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Professional Experience
01/2010 Present Self-Employed
Wireless Communications Field Technician
Installed, configured and integrated network equipment on various rooftops, cell towers and COW sites, including microwave radios, SIADS, Alcatel-Lucent Node B expansion kits, fiber optic systems, mux equipment, Ethernet NIDs and telemetry systems on a UMTS/ GSM network.
Utilized test equipment to confirm delivery and to ensure all circuit levels were in spec according to circuit technology and customers 4-G standards with Network Operations Center / switch support.
Extended and performed cut-overs of T-1, DS3 and Ethernet circuits for customers 4-G upgrade.
Applied deductive reasoning and experience to repair T-1, DS3, and Ethernet issues to assist with completion of new build locations to meet on-air due dates, along with resolving downed circuits at existing locations
Executed low voltage tasks, to include the creation and installation of power harnesses for various telecommunications equipment.
Performed light construction tasks to involve short distance pulling of Mule Tape/ pull string, installation of 66-blocks, surge arrestors, equipment mounting and grounding kits
Completed site surveys for Scope of Work Proposals of conduit installations between back haul demark and telecom equipment location.
Created detailed daily reports of all work performed and individual reports of each tested circuit
05/2006 12/2009 FiberTower Corporation
Field Technician III
Senior Member of hybrid technician team of five, responsible for provisioning of Fiber Exchange Points, remote rooftop and cell tower sites to create largest and most lucrative market of company, assisted with site construction.
Conducted routine, preventative and corrective maintenance activities to support Network Deployment, Performance, and Reliability initiatives
Applied troubleshooting techniques to repair and/or replace wireless communications equipment to consistently achieve and maintain companys contractual obligation of 99.99% availability of network for customers, i.e. AT&T, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile and Clearwire.
Installed, configured and maintained network equipment on various rooftops and cell tower sites including microwave radios, fiber optic systems, mux equipment, Ethernet NIDs, AC/DC power systems and telemetry systems.
Coordinated with the Network Operations Center personnel to provide an intermediate level analysis for fault isolation as it pertains to microwave, fiber optics, T-1, telemetry, Ethernet and voice and data circuits.
Extended, tested and performed cut-overs of T-1 and Ethernet circuits to increase customers network strength, while increasing billable assets to companys portfolio.
Built Sprints 4G network utilizing NID equipment and Ethernet technology
01/2002 - 02/2006 Spacefitters/Chasm Industries, Inc.
Computer Technician
Responsible for configuration of newly purchased workstations for clients such as NSA via Cyber Core Technologies, INOVA Hospitals, Discovery Channel, and Nextel.
Assisted with teams to install new computers and network printers at various locations for INOVA Hospitals and Discovery Channel
Installed and upgraded hardware and Microsoft Office Products on user workstations and added new computers to the LAN
Tested used equipment and evaluated the remarket ability of the equipment.
Used Blannco and other DOD approved sanitization software to ensure data integrity on personal computers, laptops and servers from customers like PNC Bank, Chevy Chase Bank, Johnson & Johnson and United States Courts.
7/1999 - 11/2001 Jayco Services, Inc. (Lucent Technologies)
Lead Warehouseman
Supervised, trained and directed a staff of nine.
Responsible for space maximization and the daily deliverables and receivables of a 120,000 square foot warehouse
Adjusted inventory accounts using Lucents UNIX database and maintain an inventory valued in excess of $860 million.
Instrumental in developing an inventory management system utilizing Access, increasing cycle count accuracy to 96%
Increased receiving productivity to allow a customer guarantee of 24- hour product availability and accountability
Generated spreadsheets to track exceptions for incorrect inbound merchandise and developed a system for notification of Lucent Technology project managers as well as the facility manager to allow immediate inventory adjustments.
Oversaw shipment scheduling and staff productivity to ensure product deadlines were in a timely manner.
06/1996 - 07/1999 Chesapeake Distribution Services, Inc., (Sears and Roebuck, Inc)
Specialty Product Coordinator/Forklift Operator
Managed Specialty Product section of 1.1 million square foot warehouse
Ensured timely delivery of all products by coordinating with a selected in-house trafficking company (Werner Trafficking)
Utilized multiple trailer loading schemes for maximum load capacity to ensure on-time delivery for special orders
Collaborated with Sears Logistics Services to ensure proper notification to store department heads of merchandise delivery status
Quality checked merchandise for damages and packing slip accuracy.
Certifications (06/1996-06/2006)
Forklift Certifications Sit-down, stand-up, reach, stand-up narrow aisle rider, clamp trucks, Multiquip Razor Back lifts, Basiloid Lift-A-Pliance, cherry pickers and electric power jacks
Hazmat certified
Applications Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Inventory Software AS/400, Scala v5, Deltek, Mopac7.1, and Made2Manage
Education Howard Community College Computer Forensics I, 2006
Howard Community College Computer Network Plus, 2005
Howard Community College Computer Support Technology, PC repair I & II, 2002
Prince Georges Community College Pascal, CIS, Business Communications, 1991-1992
Towson State University Computer Programming, Business Marketing, 1985-1987
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