Technician Fiber Optic

Darrin W. Long

***** **** ********* **. ******* MD 20735

Cell phone:202-***-**** email: ********@*****.***

Objective: While holding a TS/SSBI clearance seeking a challenging job to enhnce my Information Systems and Telecommunications skills through hands on experience in an organization while aiding in facilitation and supporting the organization’s goals and mission.

Education: Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Communications, Telecommunications, May 2005

University of Maryland University College, College Park, Maryland

Masters of Science, Cybersecurity, Expected Completion December 2012

University of Maryland University College, College Park, Maryland

Masters of Business Administration, Expected Completion December 2013

Experience: Verizon Communication, Alexandria, VA December 2006- December 2011

Telecommunication Technician Supervisor: Dorothy Jaeger 703-***-****)

Lead fiber optic/copper technician that installs and maintains Verizon FIoS voice, voip, data, and video services within Verizon policies. Work well with teams and individually to demonstrate excellent job performance to provide customer satisfaction.

Accomplishments:

• 5+ years of experience in Telecommunications and Information Technology

• Knowledge and experience in IT networking, Cloud computing, firewalls, Intrusion detection( SNORT and Wireshark),NMAP, NESSUS, Cain & Abel, encryption, security patching, cybersecurity principles and policies

• Extensive technical skills in IT and telecommunications providing extensive knowledge across all parameters, both functional and non-functional including performance, security, usability, etc.

• Identify and propose specific strategies, initiatives and remedies necessary to align Fiber Optic technology infrastructure with corporate objectives.

• Install, repair and maintain CAT-5, copper, and fiber optic lines for Verizon FIOS network

• Configure and install network routers to implement Verizon’s wired and wireless networks

• Install and configure Static IP addresses for commercial and business customers

• Supervise team of contractors to ensure compliance with area laws and regulations for utility services

• Served as a Lead in construction deploying fiber optic buried service wire throughout Maryland with a budget of $2 million.

• Review and analyze technical requirements and solution documents

• Create, execute, and report on multimedia testing

• Splice new and damaged fiber Optic cable using fusion splice machine

• Test and verify client’s internal wiring to ensure coaxial cable system meets Verizon’s specifications

• Worked extensively with various teams in provisioning and central office operations to ensure full band with of fiber optic cables.

• Troubleshoot faults in copper wireline and fiber optic network

Trainings and Certificates:

• TCP/IP, DHCP. LAN, WAN,VPN, VOIP, Clean Cisco Access, OSI Model, IT Topologies Training

• Snort, Wireshark, NMAP, Nessus, Brute force and dictionary attacks, WEP Cracking

• Telephony Network Basics & Fiber Splicing Training, I&M Voice , Data, Video training

• E Council Certified Ethical Hacking April 2012

• CompTia Security + Certification March 2012

• Foundations in Cybersecurity (University of Maryland University College) August 2011

• Intro to Network + Certificate December 2010

• Certified Home and Office Technology September 2009

• Verizon Certified Fiber Optic Technician Certification July 2007

Organizations:

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Member

References available upon request

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