DAVID KATIVU

*** ** *******’s Road, Hatfield, Harare, Zimbabwe · +263*********

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FIBER SPLICER

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Results oriented, punctual and motivated field services engineering professional with more than two (2) years of experience. Quick in mastering technology. Poised and competent team player with the ability to interface with customers, peers and management. Capable of working under pressure. Accustomed to handling sensitive and confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports according to guidelines. SKILLS

Problem solving Communication Testing and troubleshooting fiber optic networks Cable routing and management Cable termination Power meter testing Hand–eye coordination Analytical skills Network documentation Visual fault locator Splicing optic fiber cables Fiber optic cable installation Attention to detail OTDR testing Fusion splicing Physical stamina Knowledge of telecommunication Understanding of technical operating systems Excellent customer service skills. EXPERIENCE

JANUARY 2011- DECEMBER 2020

DATA ENTRY OPERATIVE, ARMY PAY AND RECORDS (ZIMBABWE NATIONAL ARMY)

Entered vital records data for members of the organization, including attestation details, service records and discharge progression.

Maintained and updated members’ records in the database.

Liaised with the National Archives by retrieving information from discharged members’ files.

Communicated on an interpersonal level with others: provided, exchanged and verified information, answered inquiries, addressed issues and resolved problems with the information.

Ensured pertinent documentation on all entries in the database corresponds to respective units.

Performed quality checks to ensure accuracy, integrity and completeness after entry.

Maintained data entry requirements by following data procedures. 2

JANUARY 2021-PRESENT

FIBER SPLICER- LIQIUD INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES

Involved with Fiber to the Home (FTTH).

Locating fiber cable network for all jobs received via WhatsApp or e-mail.

Placing and splicing terminals in customer premises.

Responding to any calls regarding hit or cut line at any time throughout the network.

Responsible for the prepping and fusion splicing of the fiber optic cable as required by engineering specifications.

Involved with long –haul fiber installation and replacement cables.

Ability to use OTDR and power meter.

Pulling and terminating single and multi-line fiber optic cables in commercial and industrial structures.

Installation of aerial enclosures to utility poles.

Tested and troubleshoot splices to achieve acceptable loss.

Adherence to established safety guidelines while working aloft or in manholes.

Self-supervise all operations to ensure that all splicing operations are complete in accordance with customer and industry specifications.

Document and submit test results.

EDUCATION

MAY, 2023

CERTIFICATE IN OPTIC FIBER SPLICING AND MAINTENANCE TEL ONE CENTER FOR LEARNING

DECEMBER, 2022

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) APPLIED IT (NETWORK

ENGINEERING)

UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

AUGUST, 2011

DIPLOMA IN APPLIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

DECEMBER, 2009

DIPLOMA IN NETWORKING AND PC MAINTENANCE

BCE, LONDON

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LANGUAGE(S)

English language, Shona,

Ndebele

DIGITAL COMPETENCE

Highly proficient in Microsoft

Office Suite (word, excel, power

point, access)

A better understanding of Linux

Operating system, Microsoft

Azure

A better understanding of network

analysis using Wireshark. CISCO

Skills for all digital badges in

Introduction to Cybersecurity and

Cybersecurity Essentials

TRAINING AND AFFILIATION

Ex-member of the Zimbabwe

Defense Forces.

Member of Zimbabwe Institution

of Engineers- ZIE NUMBER

20229237

DRIVER’S LICENSE: Clean class 2

References are available upon request.

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