Mike Smith

Experience

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  ADC

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2007

  Network Technician

  • Performed all aspects of central office work including installation of fiber duct, cable rack, auxiliary framing, mounting bays and cabinets. • Qualified in all aspects of DC power from the BDFB to the equipment connection.• Installed coax, cat5 and cat6 ends.• Conducted fiber connections and testing.• Installed all types of equipment.• Completed job reports, job status and updated engineering specs. • Supervised up to eight technicians.

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  US Army

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2012

  Engineer

  Responsible for operating crawler and wheeled tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loader, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized grader and towed or self-propelled scraper.

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  West Virginia National Guard

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2019

  Squad Leader

  * Served as a Squad Leader in the 119th ENG(SAPPER) Co 1092nd Engineer Battalion * Provided Explosive Demolition Classes* Conducted Small Arms Qualification Course* Conducted M57 Hand Grenade Qualification Course * Cadre during Conventional/Unconventional Demolition Course * Active DOD Secret Clearance

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  DYNIS

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  Civil Crew Lead

  * Managed a Three-man crew during daily operations.* Responsible for the installation of powerplants to include New Alpha TE45 Cabinets.* Was responsible in the termination of Utility power feed to upgraded powerplants.* Scheduled coverage outages with the Carrier during low traffic times to have minimal impact of service. * Worked closely with the NOC during system upgrade to insure the reliability of the Network.* Tracked and scheduled all routine maintenance of company vehicle to insure deployment readiness of the crew. Show less

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  FTE Network Solutions

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Supervisor

  • Worked side by side with a major U.S. internet provider to upgrade network systems.• Worked with project engineers to make on the spot change orders to meet customer needs.

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  Netcom Technologies

  May 2015 - Apr 2016

  Installer

  * Preformed Route Analysis and Design.* Prepared comprehensive daily/weekly construction reports for review by the Project Manager.* Reviewed all OTDR and DTX test records prior build closeouts.* Assisted in the Installation of Vertical and Horizontal Backbone, Riser.* Traveled Nationally in support of DOJ/DOD GPS upgrade contract.

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  FTE Networks, Inc.

  May 2016 - Sept 2020

  * Attended DAS Bid walks, DAS Surveys, DAS constructability walks, DAS Preconstruction Walks.* Prepared site-specific BOM’s and procured all required materials related to DAS builds.* Maintained project specific operation data base ensuring all project related documents and reports were uploaded and updated as required.* Manage the day to day activities and performance of the regional crews and site technicians.* Monitored onsite QA/QC and Safety during DAS builds.* Cross Trained internal FTE employees across business groups in support of resource requirements for DAS builds.* Established Best Practices/Lessons Learned and Process improvement both internally and with the customer.* Responsible for daily metrics reporting internally and to end customer.* Reviewed all testing and measurement/ Sweep/PIM/OTDR test data for acceptance prior to site build closeouts.* Prepared Comprehensive site build closeout packages and released to the customer upon site completion/acceptance.* Traveled extensively nationally in support of FTE DAS Group business development and DAS build projects. Show less * Advanced knowledge Conducting Environmental, Structural, Electrical, Grounding, DC Power Plants and ISP infrastructure Inspections during the construction, integration, commissioning and deployment of Data Center Telecommunication facilities, Large Public venue neutral host DAS networks and Small Cell.* Coordinated and conducted Pre-Construction, Punch and Final Inspection/Turn Over acceptance walks before, during and after the construction and deployment of Telecommunication Facilities.* Deployed Multiple Wireless/Wireline Telecommunication Network facilities including Central Offices, DAS and Small Cell.* Managed the Installation of ISP/OSP cabling infrastructures in accordance with ATT-TP-7630 Standards and the National Electric Code including: Horizontal and Vertical Risers, MDF/IDF installations and Trenching.* Advanced knowledge conducting RF testing and Troubleshooting.* Managed the construction, commissioning and deployment of Ericsson RBS 6601, Solid DMS1200, ODU_C platforms including 2W and 5W systems. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Lead Installer

    May 2016 - Sept 2020
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  Mountain Ltd.

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  OSP Inspector
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  Lumen Technologies

  Dec 2020 - now

  Network Implementation Program Manager