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Abu Koroma

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Experienced telecommunications technician with over 7 years of infrastructure installation and maintenance support work experience. I have supported both government and commercial clients and have significant previous experience supporting Data Center builds. Seeking opportunities to enhance my skillset and industry knowledge and increase my value to the company, program and customer.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cable Technician

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Extensive work on Joint Service Provider (JSP) projects in Crystal City and Rosslyn
  • Place, dress, terminate, and test: Category 6 and 6A UTP in Telecommunications rooms (TR), column and transition boxes (CB/TB), and at work area outlets (WAO)
  • Various multimode fiber cables in Telecommunications rooms (TR), column and transition boxes (CB/TB), and at work area outlets (WAO)
  • Install backbone copper and fiber cables between the main Cross-connect (MC), Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF), and Telecommunications Rooms (TR)
  • Install overhead and underfloor cable conveyances, such as Cable Tray, Cable Runway, Jhooks, wall penetrations, etc.
  • Installation of telecommunications racks and cabinets, including set-up, grounding, and bonding.
  • Mount and terminate various types of telecommunication cables in rack and wall-mounted patch panels.
  • Basic understanding of fire-stopping wall penetrations and assemblies.

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures to protect computer networks and information.

Upload of all SIA agreements mapped to CCIs.

Complete Jira sprints.

Working with STIGS on EMASS: Uploading STIGS in EMASS on NIPR and SIPR.

STIGS Management, Operating system STIGS.

It may ensure appropriate security controls to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.

Respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Monitor DOD and Army sites for new standards, regulations, and policies.

Review contract deliverables for compliance.

· Support risk management framework (RMF) implementation.

ATO support.

· Assess Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) management plans and processes.

· Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for security-related activities.

Manage DD2875 submissions and support provisioning activities.

Track DoD training requirements for users.

Review user status monthly reports.

Cable Technician

CCCi
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment
  • Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement
  • Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness
  • Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices
  • Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work
  • Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies
  • Four years In-depth knowledge of Cat 5, Cat 6
  • Three years of in-depth knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, such as VFL, power meter, Fluke Versive 5000 and OTDR
  • Four years' experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
  • Three years' experience troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords.

Cable Technician

ANIstar
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Installation and maintenance of communication systems
  • Adjust voice and video configurations to minimize communication disruptions
  • Work with various cable that include but are not limited to: twisted pair, coax, power limited tray, stranded, solid conductor low voltage, Category 5, Category 6, single and multi -mode fiber optic cables
  • Pulling, placement, termination, testing, and labeling
  • Knowledge of networking
  • Basic protocols such as TCP/IP, routing and switching
  • Investigate customer issues and design appropriate solutions
  • Order and maintain inventory stock supplies.

Cable Technician/Installer

Verizon
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Installation and maintenance of communication systems
  • Adjust voice and video configurations to minimize communication disruptions
  • Work with various cable that include but are not limited to: twisted pair, coax, power limited tray, stranded, solid conductor low voltage, Category 5, Category 6, single and multi -mode fiber optic cables
  • Pulling, placement, termination, testing, and labeling
  • Knowledge of networking
  • Basic protocols such as TCP/IP, routing and switching
  • Investigate customer issues and design appropriate solutions
  • Order and maintain inventory stock supplies.

Front Desk Security Receptionist/Concierge and Data Center

Inova Health System
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Observes and reports activities and incidents
  • Front desk assisting guests and employees
  • Provide excellent customer service.

Answering Phone Calls and Emails

Inova Health System
01.2017 - 01.2018

Secretary/Receptionist and Security Officer

Harris Corporation data center
05.2015 - 11.2016
  • Check in visitors for proper identification paper
  • Observes and reports activities and incidents
  • Front desk assisting guests and employees
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Answering phone calls and emails
  • Schedule appointment.

Cashier/Customer Service

Costco Wholesale
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Operate cash register system
  • Stock and maintaining of inventory
  • Provide excellent customer service.

Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Best Health care
04.2011 - 08.2011
  • Monitor progress of patient
  • Maintain daily personal hygiene of patient
  • Use active listening to adjust to patient's needs.

Assistant Manager/Team Member

Popeyes Chicken Restaurant
05.2008 - 01.2011
  • Assistant manager
  • Provide customer service
  • Operate computerized cash register system
  • Cook.

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science -

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2016

Maralex Allied Health Educational School -

01.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Excellent customer service
  • NIST standards
  • RMF
  • FISMA
  • Information security
  • Cabling
  • Cybersecurity
  • Network security

Certification

  • Active DOD secret
  • CompTIA Security+CE,
  • Scrum Master Certified

Timeline

Cable Technician

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Cable Technician

CCCi
10.2020 - 07.2023

Cable Technician

ANIstar
05.2019 - 04.2020

Cable Technician/Installer

Verizon
09.2017 - 04.2019

Front Desk Security Receptionist/Concierge and Data Center

Inova Health System
01.2017 - 01.2018

Answering Phone Calls and Emails

Inova Health System
01.2017 - 01.2018

Secretary/Receptionist and Security Officer

Harris Corporation data center
05.2015 - 11.2016

Cashier/Customer Service

Costco Wholesale
10.2014 - 01.2015

Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Best Health care
04.2011 - 08.2011

Assistant Manager/Team Member

Popeyes Chicken Restaurant
05.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor's degree in political science -

Virginia Commonwealth University

Maralex Allied Health Educational School -

Abu Koroma