Andre Moats
Austin,TX
Summary
Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the role at your company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Optic Technician II
Centric
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Installed and maintained fiber optic networks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted quality assurance tests on fiber connections to verify signal integrity and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex network issues and implement effective solutions.
- Mentored junior technicians in fiber optic installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed efficient processes for splicing and terminating fiber optic cables, reducing installation times.
- Implemented preventive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and enhance network stability.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation for multiple fiber optic installations concurrently.
- Led training sessions on new technologies and industry standards for technical staff development.
- Increased network reliability through meticulous fusion splicing, termination, and testing of fiber optic cables.
- Enhanced network performance by efficiently installing and maintaining fiber optic systems.
- Upheld quality standards in all completed work by strictly following established procedures for handling delicate components such as optical fibers, connectors, and hardware devices.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for all fiber optic installations, facilitating efficient maintenance and future upgrades.
Fiber Optic Technician
Northsky Communications
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminal points.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
Infantryman
US Army
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Performed general maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Provided efficient and courteous service at all times.
- Supported on-time project completion by prioritizing critical tasks.
WELDER
Mic. Steel
04.2018 - 10.2019
- IRONWORKER
- Leveraged skill in arc, mig and tig welding to fabricate or repair diverse structures.
- Cleaned and organized work sites to reduce team hazards and boost productivity.
- Operated safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Used hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines and hand tools.
- Ignited torches and started power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits
- Melted and applied solder to fill holes and seams of fabricated metal products.
- Operated metal shaping, straightening and bending machines, such as brakes and shears.
- Shaped parts using cutting torches and straightening presses to achieve desired results.
- Inspected and prepped material surfaces by removing slag and rust.
- Designed project-specific jigs to support workpiece alignment and complete fabrication.
- Hammered out bulges and bends in metal workpieces.
- Monitored assembly processes to avoid warping or shrinking caused by overheating.
- Monitored supply inventory and proactively requisitioned required items to prevent delays.
- Examined workpieces for defects and measured workpieces with straightedges and templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
Education
GED - Welding
CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
MILLEDGEVILLE, GASkills
- Fire Suppression
- Strategy Planning
- Troop Discipline
- Camouflage
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Security
- Defensive Techniques
- Event Sequencing
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Fabrication Experience
- Heavy Duty Machinery
- Stairs and Railings
- Structural Supports
- Emergency Preparedness
- Tactical Operations
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Operations
- Fine Motor Skills
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Fiber Testing
- Production Standards
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Productivity Standards
- Device Installation
- Machine Setups
- Measure Signals
- Fiber optic safety
- OTDR operation
- Fusion splicing
- Fiber optic terminations
- Optical power measurement
- Fiber optic standards
- Loss testing
- Customer support
Timeline
Fiber Optic Technician II
Centric
08.2023 - 04.2025
Fiber Optic Technician
Northsky Communications
12.2022 - 08.2023
Infantryman
US Army
11.2019 - 12.2022
WELDER
Mic. Steel
04.2018 - 10.2019
GED - Welding
CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE