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Milton, WV *****

Phone: 304-***-****

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JAMES M. SOLOMON

CAREER PROFILE

Telecommunications Specialist, Project Management and Implementation for worldwide Telecommunications, construction and IT installation projects to include austere and adverse locations and environments. Professional Telecommunications Officer with 29 years of experience installing, and maintaining a wide range of communications systems. Skilled in working on complex networks, supporting US. Government facilities with strong skills in Project Management and problem solving with documented results. Track record of on-time performance, staying within budget, working well under pressure and most importantly customer engagement and satisfaction. Achieved all performance and maintenance goals. As an Information Management Technical Specialist, ensured government communications and communications equipment were secure and reliable. Managed full project lifecycle and performed as the project Team Lead to implement, install and document numerous IT projects worldwide and often in dangerous or hardship locations.

Top Secret / SCI clearance with current BI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fenix Group Solutions Inc.

Telecommunications Specialist 2018 to Present

Provided singleton specialized IT duties for Customer in adverse and dangerous locations.

Maintained full spectrum IT operations to include computer networks and satellite communications operation and maintenance.

Ensured IT systems maintained secure integrity by inspection and corrective action.

Identified and corrected installation deficiencies as needed.

Created, verified and updated IT infrastructure documentation packages and SOP’s as needed.

Prepared security and status reports to document work as required.

Traveled extensively to support long and short TDYs.

FTS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Project Manager / Construction Manager 2016 to 2018

Provide PM/CM services to the U.S. Government at worldwide locations.

Provide full project life cycle management and oversight duties for the COTR.

Managed projects up to two million dollars and completed on time often at or under budget.

Review project Architectural and Engineering drawings to ensure they are correct and meet customer requirements and expectations.

Manage project construction activities (CM) for compliance, security and to verify / ensure work is completed as per the contract.

Identify, propose and review project improvements / change orders and implement approved changes.

Prepared documentation for bid solicitations and track bidder / USG responses to questions in coordination with the USG COTR.

Review contractor billing for accuracy and provide concurrence to the COTR.

Complete project closeout by obtaining and compiling the correct documentation.

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Information Management Technical Specialist 1990 to 2016

Responsible for the full life cycle of secure domestic and foreign IT projects.

Managed projects in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Designed secure IT communication rooms and LAN / WAN and power infrastructure.

Acquired State OBO approvals and building permits for IT projects and upgrades.

Prepared detailed material lists for projects for both stock and vendor purchased items.

Inventoried project material and arranged for shipments.

Performed as a working Team Lead responsible for the final installation of projects.

Strictly adhered to secure installation standards and NEC requirements

Inspected, maintained and corrected secure power systems.

Ensured IT systems maintained secure integrity by inspection and corrective action.

Identified and corrected installation deficiencies identified during inspection visits.

Created, verified and updated IT infrastructure documentation packages.

Prepared security and status reports to document work as required.

Traveled extensively to support long and short TDYs.

Team Lead – 24/7 Relay Station

Focal point for a small team of officers.

Oversaw shift operations and ensured communication links were on-line for an extensive worldwide network.

Coordinated and led troubleshooting resulting in the repair of worldwide communication links.

Provided exceptional customer service and strived to minimize circuit downtime.

Documented shift activities and briefed management as required.

Department of the Army

Electronic Technician 1987-1990

Performed extensive travel to plan, install and maintain secure communications equipment and circuits.

Prepared detailed material lists for projects for both stock and vendor purchased items.

Packed items for shipment.

Maintained multiplexer and cryptographic equipment.

Provided briefings and documentation as required.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

Hamilton Technical College – AAS degree

Fiber optic termination – BICSI certified

Certified - BICSI IN250 Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training

BICSI IN101 ITC Installer 1 Training

BICSI DD100 Intro to Voice/Data Cabling Systems

Electrical blue print reading

Project management

Electrical Safety – NFPA 70E/Arc Flash Electrical Safety Course

Management and leadership

Military and Commercial Satellite system maintenance

Security awareness and inspection training

Cisco Routers/Switching course

Microsoft Server 2003 Active Directory, Network Infrastructure and Environment courses.

Asynchronous Transfer Mode Theory and advanced – Various other multiplexer systems

Military and Commercial Satellite earth station maintenance.

AWARDS

Performance Awards (18)

Meritorious Awards (1)

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