JOHN FRANCIS RATTI JR.
Clermont,Florida
Summary
Mission-driven Implementation Manager with over a decade of experience in strategic technology planning and deployment. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments to identify installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting challenges, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented. Proven track record in managing full lifecycle implementations, optimizing processes and outcomes. Expertise in overseeing detailed documentation to enhance setup efficiency and maintain streamlined preservation protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Cook
U.S. ARMY, FT. CARSON, CO
09.2003 - 06.2008
Wireless Engineer
Bylight Professional IT Services, LLC
Nationwide
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Configured and administrated various network appliances related to the wireless infrastructure.
- Installed required cabling, network appliances, peripherals and wireless access points.
- Performed Wireless heatmapping surveys for design purposes using AirMagnet.
- Performed Wireless heatmapping verifications post-installation using AirMagnet.
RTLS Engineer
Bylight Professional IT Services, LLC
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Performed RTLS (real-time location system) surveys, designs, installations, configuration, and validations using a variety of wireless technologies including infrared, 900 MHz, and WIFI 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
Optical Transport Network Engineer
Bylight Professional IT Services, LLC
Worldwide
03.2016 - 12.2022
- Executed installation of comprehensive infrastructure for Ciena 6500 platform, encompassing copper cabling, fiber, DC power, racks, and overhead/underfloor support/conveyance structures.
- Performed configuration and troubleshooting from initial start-up to operational handover.
- Installed multiple 100G optical transport links for the DISA Customer.
- Proficient in BERT testing, OTDR, and Fiber Characterization.
Operations Implementation Manager
Bylight Professional IT Service, LLC
Worldwide
12.2022 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams to implement optical transport network link installations, ensuring effective use of Ciena RLS and Waveserver platforms.
- Facilitated deployment of R2, R4, and R8 - 6500 nodes alongside WaveserverAI and Waveserver 5 devices to enhance network infrastructure.
- Turned up some of the first 1.6Tb transport links with Ciena Services supporting their customer Arelion.
- Delivered comprehensive assistance to DISA customers, both in-person and remotely.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12-2012
HS -
DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
JACKSONVILLE, FL06.2003
Skills
- A
- Network
- Security
- Enterprise Wireless Networking
- Experience with Unix-based systems
- Ciena Services Partner Installer Level 4
- Ciena 6500 RLS and Waverserver
- Cross-functional team management
Accomplishments
I personally deployed several multi-state spanning optical transport links for various entities including the Defense Information Systems Agency, Arelion, and Educational institutions. Upgrading 10G and below networks to 100g, 800G, and 1.6Tb wave networks. I participated in agency wide enterprise wireless projects for the Dept. of Justice U.S. Attorneys Office, the Department of Veteran's Affairs, and the Department of Defense.
Timeline
Operations Implementation Manager
Bylight Professional IT Service, LLC
12.2022 - Current
Optical Transport Network Engineer
Bylight Professional IT Services, LLC
03.2016 - 12.2022
RTLS Engineer
Bylight Professional IT Services, LLC
05.2014 - 11.2015
Wireless Engineer
Bylight Professional IT Services, LLC
03.2013 - 07.2016
Army Cook
U.S. ARMY, FT. CARSON, CO
09.2003 - 06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Joliet Junior College
HS -
DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS