Bryan Brown

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

More than 20 years of experience in Management, Integrations, Installations, Commissioning, Fiber Splicing and call testing. Installed wireless networks nationwide. Experience in Verizon, Sprint, Nokia, AT&T Central Office buildings, wireless, cell towers and data n voice. Can read specs, MOPs and blueprints. Knowledgeable in all phases of installation and maintenance procedures for switch software and hardware load and upgrades.

Specialties include: Project Management, Fiber Optic Splicing, Wire Wrapping, Terminate & Test Cable, Fiber, Basic Digital Data Transmissions I-Il, Overview and CCS7 Implementation, T-1 Theory - Line Coding and Framing, Digital Technology in the Network, Integrated Voice Platform.

Central Office Installation, Switch Technician, VOIP Installer, Installation, Testing & Wiring Channel Banks, Echo Cans, Wireless installation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mastec – Columbia, MD August 2019 - Present

Installer III

Install Telecommunications equipment in Central Offices as detailed in engineering specifications, drawings, or as directed by an Installation Supervisor. proficient in all phases of installation and testing of equipment to provide for progression in the business.

Familiarity with specifications and drawings required to assemble and integrate telco transmission equipment into a Central Office environment.

Ability to utilize hand tools required for the installation of transmission equipment including crimpers, wire wrap guns, strippers, wrenches, hammers, drills, stencils, etc.

Inventory and transport tools/materials as required to the job site.

Act in a supervisory manner and provide direction to lower level installers on individual job progress, material shortages, customer complaints and unsafe or inoperable tools.

Familiarity with Customer installation and quality standards including IP72202.

Provide for self-quality check of all portions of job responsible for prior to sign off.

Assemble, modify and install overhead ironwork, relay racks, transmission equipment and cable ladder.

Run power, signal and ground cables to interconnect equipment.

Cut and terminate single, multi-strand and Coax cable with power lugs, multi-pin connectors and BNC connectors. Stencil installed equipment and terminations. Maintain and provide accurate departmental paperwork as requested.

Know all safety and security requirements and follow them implicitly. Assist in maintaining a safe and hazard free work area.

Nexius – Hanover, MD December 2018 - April 2019

Field Engineer

Responsible for the design, permitting and submission of work orders and instructions to construction personnel in the build-out of fiber optic outside plant facilities/network. - Created the detailed design for cable and associated infrastructure in deployments of Fiber-to-the-Home, Fiber-to-the-Tower, point to point Metro Area Networks and Intercity Networks. - Took high-level planning objectives and standards and produce work orders, job prints/maps, materials lists, permit applications and method of procedure documentation for the procurement and construction of outside plant fiber optic networks. – Very familiar with local permitting and franchising requirements or ability to determine local requirements - I have a full understanding of outside plant installation and maintenance technician activities - Optical transmission engineering, maintenance and repair activities. - Experience and understanding of GIS software solutions for the cable telecom industries - Coach and train other engineers. - Responsible for the coordination of construction activities, responding to field and construction inquiries and change requests, and completion of as-built documentation. Commissioned BTS for Sprint 2.5 TDD mimo project. Proficient in LATP and e-911 call testing. OSHA certified and familiar with Massive mimo complete installation process.

Glow Networks – Washington, D.C.

NOKIA AIRSCALE COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN 2017 – 2018

Lead Nokia Installation and Integration Engineer for 5G LTE Upgrade SMM Project in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. Field Training of new hires. Installation of Nokia Airscale and SMM, De-Commission of ALU 9926 BBU, Installation, Commissioning and Integration of the Nokia Airscale BBU into existing customer networks. Fault diagnosis and rectification utilizing experience and product documentation. Supporting switch, tower technicians and drive test teams with on-site technical support of the Nokia/ALU BTS and associated equipment such as CSR, LMU, GPS, PDU, Maintenance of in-house technical documentation. Terminate Ethernet/fiber cables, Upload Files onto Computer then on SFP’s, Power up of new equipment.

HICAP Network Solutions- Washington, D.C. 2016 – 2017

FIBER-OPTIC- SPLICER - Self – Employed Contractor

Performs Troubleshooting and repairs to fiber optic cable and working systems. Conducts testing using OTDR and termination of Fiber optic cable, Performs preliminary job site walk through. Calibrate & Repair fiber optic via fusion equipment at Test Inc. & Verizon customer locations. Trained in repair methods, documentation, and customer service procedures. Monitor & submit request for part orders to maintain proper inventory levels. Mainline fiber optic splicing (OSP) and ISP installations and splicing. Maintain electronic database and calendar; Perform time entries, pre-bill reconciliations and final billing databases. Handle all travel arrangements, and prepare expense reports.

MAICOM- Washington, DC 2015 – 2016

Wireless Technician/Integrator - Level 3 - Contractor

Performed installation of DC power systems for a variety of telecom, data center, and utility companies. Responsibilities include: Assisting in planning routes, Fiber Characterization, install, software upgrades and provisioning.

MGA Telecom Employment Services, Phoenix, AZ 2013 - 2016

Lead DC Power Technician – Level 3 – Contractor

Oversees or assists in the installation of structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper) installation and assembly of power bays to include rectifiers and all DC cabling. The installation and assembly of BDFB and /or BDCBB secondary distribution as well as rack level distribution. Battery installation, both rack and floor mounted styles including battery strapping, cabling and disconnects. Able to perform hot cuts, terminations to buss bars, grounding and bonding knowledge, lacing, stitches, able to follow schematics and diagrams. Provides all telecom services to customers within the Central Office (CO), Data Center (DC), Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) and Cell Site environments. :

• Installation of cable, wiring, and telecommunications equipment in Central Office facilities.

• iron work/bays/equipment rack installation, DC power know-how, wire wrapping/color code

• Install aux bar, cable rack, and fiber duct installation. Mount bays, frames, cabinets and equipment.

• Run, lace, label and test power, fiber and copper cabling.

Rightech, Washington, DC 2013- 2015

Integrations & Installation Specialist – Contractor

Extensive experience as an Integrator and Call Tester, as well as troubleshooting, and installing hardware in UMTS and GSM technology. Where I performed installation commissioning and integration of GSM Ericsson RBS 3000's, loading of P6 software and integration of UMTS Ericsson Node Bs, in the NIC which allowed the newly installed cabinets to communicate with the other cabinets. Perform optimization thru call testing (air interface tests, RAB verification, HSDPA data call tests, sector tests) and drive testing. Changed out and installed RUs, FUs, backup batteries, CATV, and power cables

Total Technical Services -Washington, DC 2013- 2016

Central Office Installer – Level 3 - Contractor

Proficiently install telecommunications equipment at customer cell and central office sites. Identify, analyze, and escalate job specifications and/or drawing problems. Troubleshoot and correct installation test failures. Assure conformance to customer installation quality requirements. Read, interpret and implement job specifications. Assemble frames, superstructure, and miscellaneous hardware. Perform required testing of installed fiber and wiring using specifications and drawings. Label and stencil equipment and cabling. Install and terminate DC and basic AC wiring. Maintain satisfactory Quality performance levels. Practice safe work habits. Timely and accurate completion of necessary operations paperwork (e.g. expense reports, time sheets, job documentation, etc.) Provide daily job status reports as requested.

• Experience with ALU, Ericsson, Nokia, Nortel installations.

• Proficient in principles for CDMA/GSM/UMTS/LTE, and basic principles of digital transmission, fiber communication, data communication, telephony terminology, industry standards, and on-line network control maintenance systems.

• Knowledge of AT&T and Verizon installation quality standards. Hands on experience with AC and DC power systems. Hands on experience with stitching and lacing. Ability to identify all colors associated with telecommunications cable and equipment indicator lights. Strong PC skills for systems commissioning and integration. Clear understanding of industry installation standard and practices (GR-1275).

T-Staff Inc., Washington, DC 2006 - 2014

Central Office Installer- Level 3 – Contractor

Contractor assignments include telecommunications companies, such as: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Comcast, Mastec, Bluestream, Level3 Communications, and ADC.

•Lead in installations of 400 cell sites, which included Fiber to the Cell Site and Ethernet to the Cell Site.

•Trains all new Installation Technicians to properly perform proper central office electronic installation.

•Responsibilities include: maintaining a safe work environment and following procedures to ensure safety.

•Assures that installation of cell sites complies with established safety procedures and contactor guidelines.

WestPro Communications, Jessup, MD 2007 - 2010

Central Office Technician - Level 1 & 2

Responsible for Planning, reading, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting system/equipment. Copper cable pulling experience, Cat 6 Experience, Cat 5/5e pulling experience, Mechanical and electronic skills with industrial cable installation, fiber and conduit. Verifies cable/satellite TV system functioning by testing equipment and connections; identifying and correcting problems. Maintains records by documenting installation, service, repairs and mileage.

Using floor plans and schematic drawings, determine the length of voice/data cables to be pulled. Label, pull, terminate, test, label and properly secure and strain relief cable (copper and fiber optic) installed in ceilings, walls, floors and raceways. Disconnect/reconnect of PC’s and associated equipment during Small Moves and Project Moves

Construct racks and install equipment in racks. Modify racks and equipment rails as required.

Contingent Workforce Solutions, LLC, Columbia, MD 1999 - 2007

Central Office Technician - Level 3

Oversees or assists in the installation of structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper) Engineering, Furnish and Installation (E, F & I) services to our customers within the Central Office (CO), Data Center (DC), Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO) and Cell Site environments.

on site job specifications.

Bell Atlantic/Verizon, Springfield, MA 1995 - 1999

Cable Splicing Technician

Termination of outside & Inside plant fiber optic cable configurations. Use of various types of test equipment for troubleshooting & connectivity of optical paths.

Education

B.A., Business/Marketing – Howard University, Washington, D.C. 2003

LTE eNodeB V5 and bCEM Upgrades and RUC CN Certification – Alcatel-Lucent 2012

Electrical Power Technician Certification – Penn Foster 2009

Wireless Systems Installers Technician Certification – NART 2011

5G-LTE NOKIA AIRSCALE Installation and Commissioning Certification 2016

Massive MIMO Foreman Installation Certification 2019

Fusion Fiber Splicing Certification 2014

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