David Pettit

Somersworth, NH ***** 610-***-**** adbs1z@r.postjobfree.com

Fiber Optic & Structured Cable Technician

Results-focused and hardworking fiber optic and structured cable technician with 10+ years of experience installing copper, fiber (CWDM and DWDM) cabling systems; cable support systems; conduit, conduit sleeves, and fire stopping of all openings; closet racks and equipment, planned cable paths into locations, patch panels and LIUs to connect copper and fiber cables; switches with full online capabilities; CSUs and DSUs; and various amounts of cat 3 for voice from 25 pair to 200 pair on 66 and 110 blocks. Solutions-oriented troubleshooter and maintenance specialist with terminating copper in wall plate and patch panels, terminating fiber via anaerobic, unicam, and fusion splicing. Worked in below ground and aerial fiber enclosures for LAN and WAN fiber systems.

Core Competencies:

Task & Project Management Maintenance Troubleshooting Quality Assurance Client Relations Team Work

Blueprint Reading Installation Termination Testing Reporting Scheduling Process Improvements Compliance

Professional Value Offered

Conducted fusion splicing and mechanical splicing, as well as circuit extension.

Tested various cable plant systems, including copper cabling certifier, OTDR, and PM&LS to ensure optimal signal generation.

Completed cross-connect wiring for voice and data transmission.

Serviced and installed POS equipment and retail systems to support client base.

Installed, tested and turned up T1-T3s, OC3s, and DS3s.

Completed projects ahead of schedule and within projected budget.

Conducted work in OSP and ISP systems as well as commercial and data center settings.

Professional Experience

Lead Technician, Starry Internet, 06/2018-Present • Installation and service of 5G small cell millimeter wavelength WAN.

Involved both cat 6 shielded, and unshielded cables. Single mode fiber with splicing of UPC and APC connectors.

Installation of RG6 and RG11. Grounding of all associated radios and network equipment.

Installations radios, mounts and masts. Pointing of radios to obtain specific values. Conduit installations and roof penetrations.

Installation of network cabinets, switches, and electronics associated with small cell networks.

Grounding per code of installed equipment.

Cabling of occupied MDU for distributed high speed internet.

Training of new inexperienced technicians on proper installation techniques.

Fiber Splicer, TE Connectivity, 09/2014-06/2018

Spliced complex Subsea fiber optic cables under a controlled environment.

Performed standard and offset splicing under test with PM and LS to determine proper loss for laser power output.

Conducted peer review and verification of correct component splicing and routing of fiber cables per unit design.

CBH Technician, Tek Systems, 12/2011-08/2014

Installed and tested single mode fiber during cell site fiber backhaul

Completed installations of CWDM, DWDM filters for specific wavelength designation.

Racked and decommissioned switches during upgrades.

Conducted light level testing utilizing a power meter and light source. Telnet into switches post-upgrade to determine adequate fiber cabling and switch levels.

Technician, Archura, 02/2011-12/2011

Installed copper and fiber-based data systems by wiring, T1, OC3, and DS3 circuits. Completed router and switch, CSU and DSU installations for the government division of the IRS, FEMA, DEA, and veterans hospitals.

Technician, Progressive Tech Inc., 11/2009-11/2010

Rewired military copper and fiber systems both OSP and ISP. installed new data closets, cable support, and conduit.

Tested all fiber and copper-based systems. Switch installation and cutover with military staff present.

Lead Technician, American Tel, 01/2008-11/2009

• Completed re-wire of copper and fiber cabling in multiple large scale retail stores including SM and MM fiber.

Installed switches with POS upgrade and service.

Conducted testing daily of completed projects to ensure zero store downtime during a remodel.

Education, Training & Certification

Basic & Advanced Fiber Installation (Splicing, Termination & Testing) Certification EIA/TIA Standards Training ADC/Krone Training (Installation, Termination, Testing) VSAT Installation & Service Training High Angle & Confined Space Training Arial Lift Training DAS Installation & Turn-Up Training through TE Connectivity OSHA 10 Comms Tower climbing and rescue training

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