John Patrick Lavin
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SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Top Secret Federal Security Clearance – Federal Review back to 2000
Skilled with the use of Fluke DSX 5000
Proficient in the use of an OTDR
Corning certified fiber splicer
Proficient in the use of Sumitomo and Fujikura splicers
Certified to splice, terminate, and test fiber optic, twisted pair copper for all types of low voltage networks
Experienced in repair and maintenance of fiber optic and copper cable lines for networks
Management experience with projects and technicians
Maryland State Driver’s License with a clean record and possess a current passport
High school graduate with some college education
EMPLOYMENT
22nd Century Technology (December 2017 to September 2019)
Communications specialist managing installation, maintenance, testing and repair of the fiber optic Network at Aberdeen Test Center
Performed fiber splicing / termination of fiber optic and copper twisted pair for all inside and outside plant communication cables
Investigate, analyze and perform corrective actions causing network interruptions, equipment failures and interface problems
Specialized in the installation and the uplink of Cisco network switches
Knowledge of a wide range of communication standards, policies and procedures
Maintained a Top Secret Government Clearance
CopperRiver/Moss Cape – Contractor (March 2013 to November 2017)
Managed all on-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks to data network
Data network comprised of fiber optic and CAT 6 cabling at the Department of State
Maintained a Top Secret Government Clearance
Lead technician for troubleshooting incidents with all data network lines
Fiber Plus, Inc. – Crew Leader Technician (July 2009 to March 2013)
Concentrated State and Federal Government projects only
Managed projects onsite in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Hawaii, and Japan
Achieved a Top Secret Federal Government Clearance
Provided job status reports to Project Manager on weekly basis
Successfully managed multiple projects and supervised a crew of 6 to 10 technicians
Tri-M Group – Technician (May 2007 to June 2009)
Performed installation of fiber and copper cables for wireless networks
Primarily worked at University of Delaware and Dupont Children’s Hospital on upgrading fiber and copper lines
TTM Development Co. – On-Site Supervisor Technician (December 2005 to April 2007)
Installed fiber and copper cables for wireless networks
Operated in the Delaware school system to install and build voice/data network infrastructure
Managed the installation of fiber and copper network lines at McGuire Air Force Base
Managed a crew of four technicians at various project locations
Accountable for inventory of materials and tools at all project sites
Staley, Inc. – Field Technician (May 2005 to November 2005)
Performed installation and troubleshooting of voice and data security networks in retail chain stores
Responsible for deciphering blueprints, running cable, and terminating fiber and copper cables
Completed multiple POS terminals for multiple retail store locations in the Maryland region
Windermere Information Technology Systems, LLC – Field Technician (September 2004 to May 2005)
Installed and repaired security networks, including DVR’s and full security systems
Provided daily reports of premise assessments, required work estimates, and work completed
Reviewed installation specifications and diagnosed problems with existing security systems
Assigned a company owned van and managed inventory for projects
Frontline Communications, Inc. – Lead Field Technician (May 2001 to September 2004)
Implemented T1, SMDI, and fiber cables that powered up Converse voice-mail systems from BDFB to network
Primary systems were Verizon phone network
Provided daily reports to Project Manager and responsible for a crew of three technicians
Broadstreet Communications, Inc. – Field Technician (July 2000 to May 2001)
Performed installation and programming of routers for voice-over IP
Gaylon Communications, Inc. – Field Technician (August 1996 to July 2000)
Performed installation of CAT-5 and fiber optic cable and programming of Toshiba phone systems