Cabling Technician
Resume:
Michael T Draheim
** ******** *****, ****** ******, NY 10309
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Seasoned Senior US Government Field Cabling Technician with more than 20 plus years of experience in fast-paced always changing Telecommunications. Excellent installation and repair skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in cable maintenance, splicing, installation, and repair.
WORK EXPERIENCE
New York, NY
VZB - VERIZON BUSINESS August 1997- February 2023
Perform troubleshooting of telecommunications or data equipment which includes testing of lines and swapping out defective boards in MUX’s, Firewalls, and MPS, LAN, VPN units.
Experience working with various cables that include knowledge of low-voltage cabling infrastructure standards including Category 6 cabling, Category 6A cabling, OM3 fiber, OM4 fiber and single-mode fiber
Installation including pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling.
Pulling and routing cables in new construction and existing structures.
Installing support structures
Building out cable closets (MDF/IDFs)
Identifying project milestones and developing project timelines with the Carrier Service Provider(s) and the customer to obtain on time delivery of circuit service.
Strong understanding of the appropriate standard and codes for cabling installation
Maintaining ongoing communication with customers, staff, and Carrier Partners throughout project timeline for a seamless delivery of service.
Facilitated emergency telecommunications networks equipment used in receiving and relaying information in response to emergency calls. Based on response time, this reduces data down time to customer business.
Ensure that safety guidelines and incident reporting procedures are followed
Provided added input to improve workflow analyses of existing procedures and drafting of new workflow to change operating environment or optimize operation with the organization.
Assisted in establishing performance benchmarks for contractor works
Work with IT’s Networking to provide support for the campus layer 2 data network as it relates to the campus VoIP system. (Bandwidth, Speed, Fiber requirements)
Designs or assists with design of entire voice and data networks or portions of networks that include selection of hardware and software packages.
Managed and administered telecommunications infrastructure and its associated software
Aided in preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for equipment and services. Performs cost-benefit analyses
Repaired, install, configured, and maintained various telecommunication requests for new installations.
Installation and testing of fiber optics, cabling, (SM, MM) and antennas, telecommunication towers, or any other electronic devices that differ from regular IT Support
Provided technical support to internal & external clients
General knowledge of RF transport via Fiber, Radio, or Microwave.
Managed and administered telecommunications infrastructure and its associated software. Which included Cat6 patching, Fiber runs and Patching, Fiber head provisioning, mounting of blades, UPS testing, and end to end testing and calibration.
SKILLS
Strong knowledge in MS Office software: (Excel, Word, Access,) essential
Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented
Knowledge in cutdown of cat5, cat6, fiber optic cable, copper cable, and coaxial
Installation of outlets and power strips (Network controlled or monitored), pulling cable, pre-termination including organizing, forming, dressing and labeling cables to defined standards
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment and adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities
Knowledgeable in information technology systems, including PC-based softwar, data servers and switch configuration, and networking
Knowledge in all 25 pr, Cat6, cable color code and cut down for 66 blocks and RJ45’s.
CERTIFICATIONS AND MERITS
Testing and Using a F0reign Dector (FYD)
Introduction to IEN NEAT/NAT
Introduction to IEN NEAT/NAT & ACTP for GNO
Hand and power tool safety
Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid
Chemical Hazard Identification
Electrical Workspace Safety
Voltage Detector: Application and Safety
Office/Workstation Safety
N.F.P.A. 70E Electrical Safety
CPNI Annual Training
Code of Conduct: Privacy, Information Security and More
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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