Experience

Firefly Fiber Broadband

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fiber Engineering Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Conexon, LLC

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Manager Design/Construction - Fiber Smart-Grid and FTTH

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Manage design and build of fiber smart grid and FTTH for a large cooperative power companyConstruction schedule management with timeline production and invoice trackingAssist with developing RFP's. Oversee Make-ready engineering and manage the make-ready constructionManage FTTH plant design and construction. Involved with securing permits from state and federal agencies. Have engineering experience with Distributive Split and Distributive Tap technology. Understand and work through construction challenges and set up splicing sequence.Manage the preparation of utility attachments, ROW permitting, DOT permits and Army Corps of Engineer permits. Review and approve all materials for the fiber build working with Coop.Maintain cost controls for the Coop and Conexon. Have understanding of NESC standards.Manage production verification and invoice reconciliation with production. Coordinate fiber service drop installation tracking and assignmentFamiliar with fiber optic testing procedures, daily use of Microsoft Office Suite.Provide weekly status report on permitting, make-ready construction, fiber construction, and splicing. Show less

• Regional Project Manager

  • May 2021 - Sep 2021

  Manage construction build of FTTH for the Northeast Region. This included Virginia, New York and New Hampshire. Coached area PM's for each location.



Aerotek

• Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Project Development Manager - Fiber Smart-grid / FTTH

  • May 2018 - Present

  Manage all facets of design and construction for Central Virginia Electric Cooperative fiber smart grid and FTTH build. This is a five year $110 million project that involves building 1,000 miles per year. I lead a team of professionals consisting of a Power Construction Manager, Project Coordinator and a Fiber Inspector. Our team of consist of Permitting Specialist, Make Ready Engineers, Make Ready Construction crews and Fiber Build Crews. I manage all aspects of the fiber build from fiber design, installation of the huts, fiber connection at substations and fiber to the home. This is a uniquely rewarding job that builds a fiber network that allows the power company to control regulators and other devices. It also provides internet service to many who otherwise would not have access to high speed internet. Show less



Artech Information Systems

• Reston, Virginia

• Implementation Engineer/Project Manager at Verizon

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Implement and manage hardware deployment, reconfigurations, decommissions and First Office Application projects in the Reston, Richmond, and Newport News, Virginia markets. Perform project implementation and engineer project specific instructions, database updates, equipment configurations, card/port assignments, power mapping, cable running list, floor space, rack placement and overhead raceway along with BOM (bill of materials) per Verizon specifications. Negotiate and coordinate project schedules to overcome roadblocks to meet customer deadlines and projected budget. Responsible to coordinate and schedule resources across multiple organizations to align project requirements within business goals and objectives. Field survey centers for engineering and end of job inspections. Show less



Signature Consultants / Comcast

• Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• HFC Designer at Comcast

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

  Analyze network needs for commercial customers with the existing network and design network upgrades This includes design placement of active and passive network equipment including amps, splitters, taps, and cable sizing. Thorough knowledge of DB loss calculations and nodes is critical in design work. Understanding of MHz used in different market areas and effects with signal loss. AutoCAD and SpatialNet graphic software is used for work orders issued to construction. Analyze network needs for commercial customers with the existing network and design network upgrades This includes design placement of active and passive network equipment including amps, splitters, taps, and cable sizing. Thorough knowledge of DB loss calculations and nodes is critical in design work. Understanding of MHz used in different market areas and effects with signal loss. AutoCAD and SpatialNet graphic software is used for work orders issued to construction.



Express Technologies, Inc.,

• Fredericksburg, VA

• OSP/ISP Project Engineer

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Analyze network needs of customers then design ISP and OSP fiber network required. Engineer fiber and structured cabling for customers in Washington D.C. and surrounding area. QC and redline final project sheets for correction before they are released to the customer. Review plans with customer and design a build plan to install entrance facilities, conduit runs, and FDP’s high rise office complexes. Using Trimble GPS pole lines and other utilities as required for GIS. Detail site survey to evaluate existing telecommunication and provide detailed report for Wired Score certification.  Secure easements and permits. Show less



NB+C, LLC / Verizon Wireless

• Glen Allen, VA

• Utility Manager at Verizon Wireless

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2016

  Consultant to Verizon Wireless Design placement and coordinate FTTC fiber, power and gas utilities for new macro tower builds Engineer location of utilities based on economics and site development – Colo and Raw land Communicate with Verizon Wireless staff to meet Telco Ready and in-service commitment dates Perform feasibility study for diverse fiber routes and work to secure easements/permits. Project manage construction schedule for placing facilities to Rawland and Colo cell sites. Show less



APR Consulting, LLC / Verizon South Inc

• Harrisonburg, VA

• OSP Network Engineer at Verizon

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2013

  Design and engineer OSP fiber projects – cost estimate and BOM OSP circuit designer (DS1, DS3, and TLS) Establish capital budget for new build projects and improvements Engineer high level and detail level estimates for customer networks Partner with government agencies and other utilities, as well as, construction industry trades and contractors. Analyze and solve complex problems with innovative solutions Negotiate / secure easements. Submit permits for my projects. Monitor financials while working with construction to meet budgetary goals. Be aware of roadblocks and work through them to meet service dates Show less



Verizon of Michigan

• Adrian, MI

• Section Manager – OSP / Network Engineering

  • Apr 2003 - Mar 2006

  Supervise day-to-day engineering activities for a staff of (11) management and (3) associate Development of capital budget and provide budgetary details related to forecast and network upgrades. Manage capital and expense budget associated with projects and provide weekly updates with year-end projections Coach and promote teamwork atmosphere within the region Engineering and Construction departments. QC engineering design and approve projects for construction. Managed multi-million-dollar budget. Analysis of financials and provide monthly budget reports. Provide year end budget projections. Lead and coach team to manage just-in-time engineering and construction activities. Ensure business objectives are met – company policy, state/federal tariffs, and budget limits. Show less



GTE/Verizon South

• Harrisonburg, VA

• OSP Project Engineer

  • Jul 1993 - Apr 2003

  Design fiber backhaul, FTTP and copper networks. Special Circuit designer. Monitors and analyze activity within a geographical turf. Design solutions to maintain or enhance services dependent on forecast of customer base in the area Professionally network with a variety of external and internal customers to place Verizon out in front. Interim Section Manager for 7 months Analyze construction bids and provide recommendations on large projects. Coordinate multi-facet construction and development driven activities. Team with other departments to meet company objectives. Monitor and accountable for $2 million engineering and construction budget in my geographical turf. Monitor change forms and accept or reject Serve on cross-functional teams to improve engineering policies. Show less