Jeremy Kwitschau, PMP

Experience

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  Metro Media Fiber Network Services

  Feb 1999 - Jan 2000

  Field Engineer

  Accountable for two hub sites; responsibilities included maintaining network integrity and monitoring.Responsible to monitor S/DMS Node Alarm Status.Kept maintenance schedules for generators and HVAC systems. Accountable for OTDR acceptance from various contractors.

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  U.S. Electric

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

  Crew Leader

  Specialized in single mode fiber optic installation and testing as a Communication Electrician.Required the knowledge of splice enclosures, arc fusion splicing, testing and troubleshooting, as well as fiber analysis software for bi-directional analysis.Developed training material to provide on the job training and classroom instruction to technicians on the use of fiber test equipment.

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  Cal Communications

  Jun 2003 - Oct 2003

  Low Voltage Electrician

  Took a short call and worked for Cal Communications during a break in employment with U.S. Electric (Cal Communications was the minority low voltage contractor on the new Soldiers Field job.)Built the CCTV network and installed TV and flat panel monitors.Pulled all the speaker wires for the entire building including the main speakers on the roof.

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  Adesta LLC

  Dec 2003 - Apr 2011

  Foreman/OSP Specialist

  Adesta is an engineering, maintenance and construction management provider in the field of telecommunications and security; supporting high profile contracts for state and local government departments as well as commercial telecommunications providers and utility providers. Serving the company in the following capacities

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  Adesta

  Dec 2003 - Apr 2011

  OSP Specialist (assistant to Project Manager)

  Conduct meetings to coordinate and schedule work activities. Ensure that all tasks are completed in accordance with the Project Schedule. Accountable for supervising subcontractors' activities in outside plant construction, fiber placement, splicing and building termination of fiber optic cable.Inspecting and monitoring construction of fiber optic routes for client companies. Experienced in underground construction in different aspects such as directional boring, trenching, plowing, and aerial construction such as ADSS and Lashed.Experienced in GIS data collection to produce high accuracy design and as-builds. Assure that subcontractors adhere to Adesta and OSHA safety regulations.Provide assistance in preparing cost estimates for new construction projects and tracking progress of ongoing construction projects. Personally determine what material is needed for projects as large as four million dollars and order and maintain inventory.Prepare final documentation of completed projects that is then sent to engineering and CAD departments.Oversee field engineering and make adjustments to new routes.Coordinate, monitor and record all fiber acceptance testing required by contract. Show less

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  Adesta, LLC

  Jan 2004 - Apr 2011

  OSP Specialist
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  Jeremy Kwitschau Home Inspection services

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2006

  Foreman / Splicing Technician

  Lead a small crew building fiber optic networks.Perform cable installation, splicing, and testing on numerous OSP projects.Responsible for surveying job sites, ordering and tracking splicing materials, maintain inventory of splice material and maintain safety equipment.Successfully hired and trained entry-level technicians.Extensive knowledge in OTDR testing and fiber certification.Responsible for developing customer turnover packages which document work preformed and enable payment for services rendered..; Managed a small certified home inspection business.(This was a side business while employed above.)Licensed and educated on safety & quality according to Illinois state standards.Developed sales and marketing materials to attract business clients.Interacted with real estate professionals in the Fox Valley area.Scheduled appointments and inspected property adhering to state guidelines and developed detailed reports on my findings to the client. Show less

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  Kenny Construction

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  Project Engineer

  Kenny has energy delivery clientele across the nation. ComEd is a long time client in which Kenny has built substations, and transmission lines across northern Illinois.; Responsible for final as build documentation, fiber certification, and material procurement.Update and alter record documentation.Write Scope of Work Documents and send out for bid.Spec material

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  Exelon

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2019

  Team Lead a group of 5. I am responsible for the documentation of Exelon's private network in their ComEd Utility. We also design and assign fibers for use, procure material, and solicit and create contract requisitions for construction labor. Exelon IT Fiber Engineer managing fiber construction design aspects including Fiber Allocation,as-built, construction, material procurement, environmental, permitting and change processes. Responsible for multiple projects running concurrently, Real Estate reviews, and managing jointly owned infrastructure.

  • Lead Analyst

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Technical Analyst

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2019

  • Senior IT Analyst

    Sept 2012 - Mar 2014
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  ComEd

  Mar 2019 - now

  As a design manager in South Region I am responsible for a team of designers and project engineers. I am responsible for work screening of new requests, scheduling work, QA/QC and development of my team. Working in the Distribution Standards Department

  • Design Manager

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022