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Tom Klimala is a seasoned telecommunications professional with extensive experience in network operations, service delivery, and escalation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management / Organizational Development from the University of Mount Olive, and has certifications in ITIL Foundations V3, Introduction to Network Cabling Copper Based Systems, and Introduction to Network Cabling Fiber Optic- Based Systems. Klimala has worked with various organizations, including Verizon Enterprise Solutions, United States Air Force, and Liberty Group, where he has held positions such as Senior Network Technician, Supervisor, and Multidisciplinary Solutionizer.

Credentials

  • ITIL Foundations V3
    BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
    Nov, 2014
    - May, 2026
  • Introduction to Network Cabling Copper Based Systems April, 2012
    BICSI
    Apr, 2012
    - May, 2026
  • Introduction to Network Cabling Fiber Optic- Based Systems May, 2012
    BICSI
    Apr, 2012
    - May, 2026
  • Leviton – Connected Home
    Leviton
    Apr, 2012
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Liberty Group
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
    • Multidisciplinary Solutionizer
      • Jul 2018 - Present
      • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
  • Seeking full-time or contract position - open t...
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
    • Multidisciplinary Solutionizer
      • Jun 2018 - Present
      • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
  • The Mundy Companies
    • GE Aviation Plant, Durham, NC
    • Multidisciplinary Solutionizer
      • Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
      • GE Aviation Plant, Durham, NC

      Fire Protection System Team Lead • Licensed North Carolina Sprinkler Maintenance Technician.• Achieved compliance with NFPA 25 Standards for GE’s Durham Engine Facility.• Created specifications for all NFPA-required periodic tests and inspections. • Developed and published proce...

  • Verizon Enterprise Solutions
    • Cary, North Carolina
    • Analyst – Technical Customer Service
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
      • Cary, North Carolina

      Third shift WAN, LAN, IPT, Voice and application support for Johnson & Johnson and Kaiser Permanente domestic operations. Responsible for • SLA-compliant dispatch of Verizon Field Engineers on critical and major incidents for Johnson & Johnson and Kaiser Permanente• ETMS Ticket lifecycle ...

    • Migration Manager
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      • MCI/Verizon

      Coordinated migration of 20,000+ high speed data circuits for the Federal Government from the VBNS to PIP protocol. • Completed order entry macros for 11 Department of Homeland Security’s agencies; assisted with seven other non-DHS clients.• Successfully updated Department of Homeland Security’s...

  • Verizon
    • Cary, NC
    • Senior Network Technician
      • Apr 2007 - Nov 2011
      • Cary, NC

      Responsible for the logical and physical provisioning, testing and troubleshooting of high speed data circuits, gateway routers and switches for national and multinational accounts including Wells Fargo, Boise, Capital One, Cascade, United Airlines, and Bank of America. • Surpassed targets for n...

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supervisor
      • Aug 2001 - Mar 2007

      • Held weekly staff meetings to improve communications and ensure alignment between field operations and inside engineers.• Coordinated customer escalation and resolution process. • Generated and oversaw technician work schedules and monitored progress against plan. • Analyzed productivity and provided mentoring as needed.• Editor in Chief of “Twisted Pair” monthly newsletter to share knowledge, introduce emerging technologies and promote culture of quality.

    • ISO Point of Contact/Process Prime
      • Jun 2002 - Sep 2004

      • Directed monthly Quality meetings to design and implement departmental process improvements.• Ensured compliance with ISO 9000 standards. • Managed departmental procedures and served as Audit Coordinator.• Received Outstanding Contributor Award from Senior VP for planning, organizing, and directing successful ISO 9001:2000 Certification effort.• Beat target deadline for all deliverables by 4 months (8 vs 12).• Achieved successful external audit 6 months ahead of industry norms (14 vs 20).

  • United States Air Force
    • Grand Forks Air Force Base
    • Electrical Power Production Specialist
      • Oct 1968 - Nov 1972
      • Grand Forks Air Force Base

      • Operated and Maintained Prime Power and Standby Power generators• Identified and repaired defective power-generating components• Determined operational readiness of power production equipment• Checked installed equipment to ensure compliance with policies• Operated high- and low-voltage switche...

Education

  • 2000 - 2002
    University of Mount Olive
  • 2014 - 2014
    Wake Technical Community College
  • 2007 - 2007
    Wake Technical Community College

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