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Mark Laven is a seasoned telecommunications professional with extensive experience in project management, network design, and broadband development. He has managed large-scale projects for top companies, including Comcast and TCI, and has a strong background in IT and engineering. He holds a diploma in Electronics Technology and has completed continuing education courses in Consumer Business Management and Computer Information Systems.

Experience

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Headend Manager
      • 2008 - 2011

      Managed day-to-day operations of 16 Headend/OTN locations.Management of 13 employees divided among four distinct operating areas.Management of facility components to include commercial power management, auxiliary power maintenance (generator/UPS), HVAC maintenance and Fire System maintenance.Project planning, management and reporting of projects for upgrading of edge services equipment to improve bandwidth and throughput of data

    • Manager of Network Design
      • 2006 - 2008

      Acquisition of property to construct two new OTN facilities; includes interfacing with company real estate representatives and legal team for establishing contracts for rental or lease of land.Planning, design and construction of HE facilities and equipment layout to include redundancy support, rack designs and wiring diagrams to company specifications (local, regional and divisional).Management of contractors to ensure facility construction completion and building delivery meets projected construction schedule.Train local HE staff on new technology, combining parameters and equipment operation / setup.

    • Project Manager/HE Manager
      • 2001 - 2011
    • Project Manager
      • 1997 - 2006

      Acquisition of property to construct five OTN facilities; coordination with real estate representatives and corporate legal team for contracts of rental or lease properties.Designed building facilities and equipment layout to include power systems, HVAC systems, redundancy support, rack designs a...

    • Plant Manager
      • 1986 - 1997

      New Plant Construction support of 1030 miles of 550MHz plant in Baltimore City, MDInterfaced with contractors to resolve construction issues and technical design problems.Plant Manager – Day to day operation of installation, service and maintenance teams in Baltimore City, MD to include HE, wareh...

    • Installer to Chief Technician to Plant Manager
      • 1972 - 1986

      Lakewood, CA –Plant Manager, Construction support and Operation of 125 mile dual 450 MHz system, including 30 miles of institutional network for City official use.Antelope Valley, CA – Chief Technician, Upgrade of 525 mile plant to 330 MHz. Implemented Hughes AML to 5 sites.Antelope Valley, CA - ...

Education

  • 1990 - 1990
    George Washington University
  • 1989 - 1989
    Howard Community College
  • 1966 - 1969
    Palmdale High School
  • Antelope Valley College

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