Alan J. Stevens
Cape Canaveral
Summary
Communications technician/project engineer/project management with 15+ years of experience in the information technology field. Experience in both the US Federal Government and commercial sectors managing, designing, building, and implementing information technology networks. Confident in all abilities and eager to learn new skills in the IT industry. Qualified references available upon contact. Presently working for Competitive
Range Solutions. Current active DOD security clearance level is TOP SECRET single scope investigated. Current passport is valid until October 2030. BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) certified.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Field Engineer
Competitive Range Solutions "CRS", (TRI-GSM)
04.2023 - Current
- Custom termination of CAT6 cabling
- Termination and routing of DC power cabling in live DC power plants
- Extensive cable lacing of all DC power cable per AT&T TR7600 standards
- Installation of Cisco 9006/4331/ASR9000v-V2, and Ciena PTS
- Building fiber optic cross connects
- Building overhead fiber optic raceway
- Metal fabrication involved in overhead cable management installation
- Installing 19” to 23” relay racks & cabinets with sub-floor stanchions, overhead ladder rack, and fiber management system
- Developed soft templates for AT&T TR7600 (DISA standards) labeling on all associated equipment and cables (Brady BMP-71/Brother P-Touch)
- Manages and coordinates all travel arrangements and expenses pertaining to individual sites budgets
- Proficient in Microsoft Visio, Excel Word, and Power Point.
On-site Manager
CACI, (CCH AC Upgrade)
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Surveyed each data center location and documented all existing electrical infrastructure in place
- Coordinated efforts with master electrician and program manager to create a project schedule
- Surveyed each data center location for all technical requirements
- Confirmed requirements with all stakeholders
- Wrote statement of work for each data center for sub-contractors to bid on
- Worked with master electrician to produce facility AC power and DC power Engineering Implementation Plan (EIP). This package included Bill Of Materials (BOM), Cable Runs List (CRL), and Visio drawing package
- Oversaw the implementation of the new AC power and DC power solutions in each data center to ensure the work stayed within the scope
- Scheduled all material transports to the data center
- Provided weekly progress status reports to our program manager
- Performed QA/QC check with the Information Systems
- Engineering Command (ISEC) as each data center upgrade was completed
- Completed redlines to each data center deliverables and provided them to the program manager
Junior Network Engineer
CACI, (KMPLS Installations)
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Installing circuits and performing 4-hour Bit Error Testing on all required circuits in coordination with other locations
- Installation of required MPLS network equipment
- Responsible for updating Engineering Implementation Packages as required for completion of site test and turn-up
- Updating Circuit Layout Records with updated site information.
Lead Engineer/Documentation Lead
GDIT/Formally NES/CSRA, (KMPLS DC Upgrade)
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Coordinated efforts with project manager and subcontractor to create a project schedule
- Conducted site surveys to assess the -48VDC power requirements, existing DC power plants, battery stacks, future DC power requirements, AC power availability, space availability, cable tray pathways, and the sites existing ground system
- Producing site packages including Bill Of Materials (BOM), Cable Runs List (CRL), Visio drawing packages, and Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)
- Overseeing and the subcontractor work and ensuring quality control for the implementation of the new DC power solutions
- Providing the project manager with weekly status updates of the ongoing sites progress
- Providing completed redlines for each sites deliverables
Lead Field Engineer/Implementation Manager/Documentation Lead
GDIT/Formally NES/CSRA (KMPLS)
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Responsible for Interviewing field engineer candidates for installation teams
- Providing recommendations for hire based on experience
- Responsible for creating bottom-up site labor estimates
- Produced schedules and timetables of implementation to meet the customers required timelines
- Coordinated delivery of materials with logistics to all installation locations
- Coordinated site visits with local Point of Contacts (POC) for each installation location
- Assisted the engineering team with producing site packages to include Bill of Materials (BOM), Cable Runs List (CRL), Visio drawing packages, and Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)
- Assisted the logistics team in building telecom installation tool kits required for the implementation teams
- Provided all stakeholders with weekly status updates of the ongoing project
- Responsible for performing all internal Quality Assurance (QA) checks on all MPLS sites
- Responsible for reviewing all redlines and ensuring the deliverables were uploaded appropriately to Share Point
Communications Specialist
By Light Professional IT Services, (DGS DISA)
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Custom termination of DS3 cabling, DC power cabling, CAT5E cabling
- Installing -48VDC battery backup with DC rectifiers
- Extensive cable lacing of all DC power cable per AT&T TR7600 standards
- Installation and testing of Cisco MSPP, Juniper T640/T1600, Sycamore ODXC/SN9000, Ciena Corestream, Cisco2811
- Building fiber optic cross connects
- Using fiber optic color code
- Building overhead fiber optic raceway
- Optical/copper BER testing of DS3-OC192 circuits with Acterna 2310/2500 test sets
- Metal fabrication involved in overhead cable management installation
- Installing 19” to 23” relay racks & cabinets with sub floor stanchions, overhead ladder rack and fiber management systems
- AT&T TR7600 labeling on all associated equipment and cables
- Manages and coordinates all travel arrangements and expenses pertaining to individual site budgets
- Proficient in Microsoft Visio, Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Responsible for coordination and implementation with customer/POC
- Responsible for coordination and implementation with Global NetOps Support Center (GNSC) insetting base configurations for routers and switches
Installation Technician
By Light Professional IT Services, (AMC/JMC)
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Metal fabrication for outdoor AP mounting
- Experience with anchoring techniques
- Custom termination of LMR400/LMR600 cables for non-direct antennas
- Antenna alignment via compass to connect mesh points to mesh portals
- Proper grounding and terminating earth grounds for associated equipment
- Reading floor plans and laying out cable routes
- Custom termination of CAT6E with T568B/T568A at AP’s and 110 punch downs at patch panels
- EMT fabrication and installation
- Boom/scissor lift operation up to 80’
- Testing with Cisco Air magnet software
- Coordination of implementation with customer/POC
Installation Technician
AVC Global Communications Services (LMU Install)
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Locate best site for antenna, install and test for satellite signals
- Take and verify GPS signals and check with known readings supplied by Telco
- Install LMU, DC and RF cables
- Run RF sweeps on RF cables and capture results
- Provision LMU, test for 7 satellite signals and check location for correct data
- Work with Telco Nock Center and verify they are receiving data
- Coordination in implementation with NOC
Installation Technician
AVC Global Communications Services, (AT&T LAB)
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Custom termination of DS3 cabling, DC power cabling, 5E cabling
- Installing -48VDC battery backup with DC rectifier
- Extensive cable lacing all DC power cable per AT&T TR7600 standards
- Installation and testing of Alcatel-Lucent routers with back bone of DWDM
- Building fiber optic cross connects
- Using fiber optic color code
- Building overhead fiber optic raceway
- Installing overhead ladder rack and fiber ducting
- Metal fabrication involved in overhead cable management installation
- Installing 19” to 23” relay racks with sub floor stanchions
- AT&T TR7600 labeling on all associated equipment and cables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
Miramar, FL01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Tools
- Technical Writing
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management
- Infrastructure Improvement
- Staff Management
- Technical Documentation
- OSHA Compliance
- Cabling Layouts
- Device Configuration
- Cable Tray Systems
- Communications Expertise
- Quality Improvement
- Project Drawings
- Structured Cabling
- Telecommunications Systems
- Wiring Diagrams
- Terminating Cables
- Conflict Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Site Safety Coordinator
- Data Review
- Punch Lists
- Installation Scheduling
- Technical Specifications
- Cross-Training Skills
- Testing
- Fiber Testing
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional (PMP)
- BICSI - Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
- OSHA - OSHA 30
Timeline
Lead Field Engineer
Competitive Range Solutions "CRS", (TRI-GSM)
04.2023 - Current
Junior Network Engineer
CACI, (KMPLS Installations)
03.2020 - 04.2023
On-site Manager
CACI, (CCH AC Upgrade)
03.2020 - 04.2023
Lead Engineer/Documentation Lead
GDIT/Formally NES/CSRA, (KMPLS DC Upgrade)
05.2014 - 03.2020
Lead Field Engineer/Implementation Manager/Documentation Lead
GDIT/Formally NES/CSRA (KMPLS)
05.2014 - 03.2020
Communications Specialist
By Light Professional IT Services, (DGS DISA)
01.2010 - 05.2014
Installation Technician
By Light Professional IT Services, (AMC/JMC)
01.2010 - 05.2014
Installation Technician
AVC Global Communications Services (LMU Install)
10.2007 - 10.2009
Installation Technician
AVC Global Communications Services, (AT&T LAB)
10.2007 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
- PMP - Project Management Professional (PMP)
- BICSI - Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
- OSHA - OSHA 30
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