Matthias Beach

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jul 1997 - Jun 1999

  Responsible for repair, test and turn-up of secured communications between numerous military command posts worldwide.Acquired and maintained a SECRET clearance for entire duration of career.Repaired multiple types of multiplexing equipment, such as Link 2, WFT-12, KG-84 and 90 Crypto equipment.Used many different types of testing and repair equipment proficiently, namely Fireberd 2k and 6k, TIMS, TDR, OTDR, Protocol Analyzer, Oscilloscopes, Digital and optical multimeters, Fusion Splicer, Fiber Oven and SVS switch.Very proficient at fiber field splicing and building new cable ends for D4, Deutch 1000 and SMA connector types. Show less

  • Electronic Computer and Switching Systems Specialist / 50 Space Communications Squadron

    Jun 1993 - Jun 1999

  • Mobile Communications Specialist

    Jul 1997 - Nov 1997
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  AT&T Local Services

  Aug 1999 - Aug 2000

  Tier II

  Responsible for repairing all DS0 through DS3 level circuit issues that could not be repaired by lower level technicians.Proficiently navigate Hyperlink attached antiquated circuits and at using Lucent DACS and Titan systems to build/repair cross connects for DS0 and DS1 level circuits.Used CENTEST frequently to test circuits (namely T1's) to troubleshoot and to ensure quality product before turning back over to the customer.Part of the team to ensure perfect ISO 9000 Quality Inspections, and regularly required to log and bill every circuit job that had been completed. Show less

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  Warner Telecom

  Aug 2000 - Mar 2002

  Provisioning Network Analyst II

  Primarily responsible for the design, provisioning, test and turn-up of various types of Transport and SONET circuits, including 1GIG circuits and DS0, DS1, and DS3 and SONET (STS1, STS3) circuits.Assisted in new designs, test and turn-up of first true 1 GIG Ethernet pipe from New York to Colorado for company.Countless circuit builds through various types of telecom equipment, including Cisco Cerent 15327 and 454, SLC 2000, Lucent DACS II and IV, Lucent Titan 550 and 5500, Fujitsu FLM 150 and 600, Nortel, Alcatel DACS, Lucent 5ESS, Lucent OC1, OC3, OC3C, OC12, and OC48. Show less

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  ICG Communications

  Feb 2005 - Jun 2005

  Line Cost Analyst (Contractor)

  Worked on project team for large-scale network and switch equipment clean-up.Assisted end users (LEC's, CLEC's) with records matching to ensure quality control of circuits to be disconnected, as well as assisted with cross connect hot cuts to ensure least down time possible.Made sure records were correct before closing out any ticket to ensure best possible accuracy and up-to-date information.

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  Qwest

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

  Customer Assurance Technician

  Worked proficiently in an inbound call center environment.Assisted customers with billing inquires and package upgrades for all services, including Internet, Land Line, Direct TV, and cellular services.Maintained a steady sales report and consistently sold new services/cell phones above minimum requirements.

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  General Dynamics

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

  Laptop Technician (Contractor)

  Troubleshot and repaired Rugged Laptop series field computers for Military and civilian company use.Proficient at 'Ghosting' machines to fully update all software on all units before returning to field use.Replaced majority of components inside laptops, including GPS Modules, LCD screens, and Hard Drives, and solder repair as needed.

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  Integra Telecom

  Sept 2008 - May 2011

  Service Assurance Technician I

  Primarily responsible for porting and testing DS0 service being installed from other providers, as well as programming DS0 and DSL service, and troubleshooting for DS0, DSL and DS1 services.Program lines, features, and account codes in 5ESS, Nortel DMS dial tone switches, and Santera and Metaswitch soft switches.Repaired numerous life-critical circuits for 911 services in hospitals, pool areas, police and fire stations.Work with customers for new lines and features, network configuration for data services, billing issues, and troubleshooting through repair on DS0 analog phone services.Proficient in the creation, use, troubleshooting and deletion of various types of voice mail systems, namely Centigram, Octel and U-Reach. Show less

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  Dish Network

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  Field Service Specialist

  Installed intricate satellite systems for residential and commercial locations. Instrument in system repairs when troubles occurred.Installed multiple different types of satellite systems, including: - Dish 500(SD Programming Only) - Dish 500+(SD and HD programming) - Dish 500+(SD and HD programming with International Programming) - Dish 1000.2(Integrated SD and HD Programming)Proficient in integrating old customer equipment to new Dish systems at customers requests, i.e. VCR's, DVD Recorders, stereo receivers, etc.Excellent in the tracing of cable and figuring out difficult cable junction areas.Versatile in installing intricate surround sound systems, including wall fishing and power relocation.Successfully sold numerous company products to customers on site, including system upgrades, equipment upgrades, and cosmetic upgrades.Responsible for expert installation of various types/sizes of Flat Screen Televisions on various types of mounts, including flat, tilt, and cantilever.Required to run/trench cable in different types of environments, including attic and crawl space runs. Overachiever in excellent customer service, including winning CSAT(Overall Customer Satisfaction) Employee of the Month on two different occasions. Show less

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  TEKsystems

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Structured Cable Technician III ( Low Voltage )

  Primarily responsible for the routing of network cables (Cat 5e, Single Mode fiber) from customer location to termination point in IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame). Efficient in the building of pathways from point to point locations using different types of hardware to secure such paths (i.e. Bridle Rings, J-hooks, sleeves). Proficient in reading floor plans/prints in ensuring cables are dropped in the correct locations.Jacked network cables at drop locations, punched down terminating circuits (either new cable runs or moving circuits from one port to another) at the IDF rack and final testing with DTX-1800 from point to point. Been given lead roles on small projects and in charge of small 2-3 man crews, which all projects handed over were finished with 100% satisfaction to the Boeing customer and ABcom standards. Successfully troubleshot outages that were downed by previous vendors/contractors to ensure customer was back up and operational with minimal downtime.Install Wireless Access Points. Show less

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  Outsource

  May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Low Voltage/ Structured Cable Tech III

  Worked for 3 companies: COMNET, ITN, and Teldata Systems pulling cable for and installing various types of : speaker/sound suppression systems, Wireless Access Points, door packages for various types of security equipment, camera systems(indoor and outdoor), fiber optic cabling(single/multi-mode).

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  TelData Systems

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

  Low Voltage/ Structured Cable Tech III

  Installed/maintained various types of data & security equipment and cabling , including: cameras(indoor and outdoor), Wireless Access Points, outdoor Antenna set-ups, data drops and end to end termination/test/certify, complete door packages, noise suppression systems, sound systems and TV/projector set-ups. Worked in school districts and banks for upgrades to each.

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  Self employed

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Moved cities // currently looking
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  Loyal Source Government Services

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Access Control Installation Technician

  Installer of Access Control Systems in Pacific Time Zone on AF bases and ANG bases

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  Matthias' Digital Lifestyle

  Feb 2020 - now

  Digital Entrepreneur

  Currently exploring the vast and numerous possibilities of Affiliate Marketing! Currently doing LinkedIn Learning's, training's, and other various educational facets to become a professional Digital Marketer!

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  The Multiplanetary Society

  Jan 2022 - now

  Chief Communications Officer / MPS
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  University of Arizona

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director

  Director of Moon and Mars Yard --Planning and Developer @ Biosphere 2 / SAM