Christopher Grier
Computer Networking/ Cyber Security Tech.
Rancho Cordova,CA
Summary
Highly qualified employee with expertise in Construction Management, telecommunications support and development, technical services and supervision, engineering, maintenance, repair, design, and installation. Consistently performs at a high level of excellence, ensuring project success within budget. Prioritizes safety by adhering to OSHA 30 safety requirements. Maintains open communication with managers, team leaders, supervisors, general contractors, and foremen for smooth project execution. Excels in maintaining comprehensive records including photos, parts lists, equipment lists, time sheets, and timelines using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Extensive experience in managing complex equipment installations and decommissions in cells, data rooms, and central offices. Strong team player. Honorable Discharge from the US Army.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telecommunications, IT, Computer Repair and Surveillance Technician
GForce Tec Solutions
04.2023 - Current
- Performing Telecommunications, IT, Computer repair and surveillance for Adon Communication, Insight groble, installing cabling, servers, modems, cameras, alarm systems, radio equipment and fiber optics equipment
Security Personnel
On Watch Security Services
04.2023 - Current
- Providing security at various locations using company surveillance equipment
Field Technician
ICS Internet Computer Services
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Repair, Test, Troubleshoot and Maintain all Low Voltage equipment to include internet equipment routers, servers, modem, hubs, alarm systems and Surveillance equipment also fiber cabling testing and troubleshooting, repair
Field Technician
Linkedin
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Troubleshot, tested, and repaired 502 MMBS Equipment Cabinet to include the DU, Router and RRHs
- Performed the installation, testing, troubleshot, and loading scripts on to the DU (LTE) by using a Laptop using Ethernet cable and rolled (crossover) cable for communication
- Performed the installation, testing, troubleshot, and loading of IOS upgrades, Updated license, Scripts software on to the ASR 901 and CSR wireless 2941 routers
- Completed all points needed for ATP requirement per completion of a cell site pre-online cut over
- Oversaw the proper installation of tower work regarding antenna, radio, cabling and testing at Cell sites
- Troubleshot, maintained, and repair of microwave radios and related equipment
Field Technician
Verizon Cell Sites
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed site walks with the customer and interfaced with the customer regarding completion
- Completed and maintained site documents pertaining to project
- Maintained and updated timelines regarding site completions
- Followed up and completed all local, district and state requirement regarding site builds and decommissioning
- Prepare in-building iDAS, public right-of-way oDAS & Small Cells along with the associated inside & outside plant construction methods
- Oversee DAS and small cell projects to include activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction
Construction Management - Project Foreman
Internet Consultant Services- Insight Global
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed work flow, track work completion, give daily reports to upper management, keep track of cost of part used, maintain inventory of parts and material, give daily tailgate safety meeting, implement equipment design applications, work with vendors regarding equipment and installation, manage a work schedule of 10 team members during phase of the project, by using email, cell phone, excel and basecamp for reporting daily progress
- Executes with minimal supervision and takes initiative to solve problems
- Transport background in wireless
- Construction knowledge specific to telco specs for fiber and equipment installation
- Data analysis and project tracking in excel
Journeyman Union Worker
Local 340
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Adon Communications – Constructions Manager
- Small Cell and Das install work
- Field Technician
- Installed cable, equipment and associated part for fire and safety, media and computer interface equip
- Used construction draws to perform proper install location
Construction Manager
Adon Communications
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Access Control, Alarm System, CCTV Projects
- Created, designed and provided cost effective security systems for customer
- Created and developed new income option for company growth
- Managed the Installation, testing and repair of the Indent card access control system, used wiring diagrams to ensure equipment installation was done according to design
- Ensured that all information, data, operation of equipment is correct, were configured correctly, and also ensured that all changes to drawings and layout were up to date
- Coordinated work schedule with the customer for any installation, testing, troubleshooting or repairs
- Installed, test, troubleshoot and repair surveillance systems, set-up and installed computer networking systems
Construction Manager
MD-7
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Performed site walks with the customer and interfaced with the customer regarding completion
- Completed and maintained site documents pertaining to project
- Maintained and updated timelines regarding site completions
- Followed up and completed all local, district and state requirement regarding site builds and decommissioning
- Prepare in-building iDAS, public right-of-way oDAS & Small Cells along with the associated inside & outside plant construction methods
- Oversee DAS and small cell projects to include activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction
- Conducted Site survey data collecting for the deployment of the small cell project for Verizon
- Completed and updated any red line on as builds drawings
Field Telcom Technician and Construction Manager
WorldLink Samsung
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Troubleshot, tested, and repaired 502 MMBS Equipment Cabinet to include the DU, Router and RRHs
- Performed the installation, testing, troubleshot, and loading scripts on to the DU (LTE) by using a Laptop using Ethernet cable and rolled (crossover) cable for communication
- Performed the installation, testing, troubleshot, and loading of IOS upgrades, Updated license, Scripts software on to the ASR 901 and CSR wireless 2941 routers
- Completed all points needed for ATP requirement per completion of a cell site pre-online cut over
- Oversaw the proper installation of tower work regarding antenna, radio, cabling and testing at Cell sites
- Troubleshot, maintained, and repair of microwave radios and related equipment
Construction Manager Field Telcom
Velocitel
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed and Supervising the GCs regarding the installation power, radio and antenna equipment at Cell Site to include tower work
- Performed Troubleshooting and repair at cell sites power, fiber, cabling, switches, routers and microwave radio equipment
- Worked with GCs regarding the scope of work needed to complete certain phases of the job
- Kept track of all the projects timelines to completion
- Confirmed that the work completed by the GCs was done correctly with high level of quality
Network Field Tech
Teksystems — Ericsson Communication
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Performed UMTS 3206 RX and TX card replacement and Software upgrades T Mobile Project
- Line Sweeping Coax lines and antenna couplers at the LTE Radio equipment to perform antenna coupler updates using the Nituto Testing Equipment a Verizon Project
- Insured RBS6601 , 6602 and 6102 integrations were performed along with the 7705 router SAF was performed using MOP, and designed Scripts per cell site
Cell Site Field Tech
Goodman Networks
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Was responsible for the testing of new TI circuit from the AT&T Mope NIU at the cell site or extension from the NIU into the cell site
- Perform PIM Testing single and duet band cell Antennas
- Regulated tasks in administering end of day report regarding the results of each cell site
Central Office Tech
Nomo Contracting
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Played key role in Testing OC3, OC12, OC48, TAC units Soneplex Il, ADC, Lucent HT200, from the node to customer prem, including DS3, DSI, DSO circuits, using the Lucent DACSI and AT&T DACS; including installing, troubleshooting, repair and terminating Fiber Optic cables to required equipment
- Oversee the proper installation of microwave radio systems, multiplexing equipment, dc power systems and associated cabling
- Testing of Microwave radio equipment before deployment to the field
- Conducted site audits for future installation of paths for T3 use on the MW
Education
Computer Networking certified - Information Technology
Kaplan University
Hartnell College Associates of Science Degree - Electronics Technology
Hartnell College
Technical Management -
DeVry University
FCC HAM Radio General License - Extra Class upgrade in process
Amateur Radio Training
Sacramento, CA05-2025
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Now Labs
Sacramento, CA03-2025
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analyst Training
Udemy Computer Training
Sacramento, CA03-2024
Graduate Certificate - Computer A+ And Computer Networking+
Asher College
Sacramento, CA06-2018
Graduate Certificate - Information Technology
Asher College
Sacramento, CA06-2018
FCC General Radio Operator License - Radio And Radar Training
FCC Communication School
Napa, CA04-2015
Graduate Certificate - Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Development Institute
San Francisco, CA04-2015
Skills
- Construction Management
- Telecommunications Support
- Technical Services
- Supervision
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Repair
- Design
- Installation
- OSHA 30 Safety Requirements
- Communication
- Record Keeping
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Equipment Installation
- Decommissioning
- Team Player
- Access control systems
- Hardware troubleshooting
- System maintenance
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Fiber optic cabling
- Security system integration
- CCTV installation
- Biometric systems
- IP camera configuration
- Alarm monitoring
- Audio surveillance
- Software troubleshooting
- Structured cabling
- Security and burglar alarms
- Installation and repairs
- Panel terminations
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved great success through effectively helping Teammate in completing a on Time.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved problems which led to Results of effective work area.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Low Voltage project for College Housing.
Certification
OSHA 30 Certified
Military Service
US Army, Honorable Discharge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Telecommunications, IT, Computer Repair and Surveillance Technician
GForce Tec Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Security Personnel
On Watch Security Services
04.2023 - Current
Field Technician
Linkedin
05.2022 - 08.2022
Field Technician
Verizon Cell Sites
02.2022 - 05.2022
Field Technician
ICS Internet Computer Services
10.2021 - 04.2023
Construction Management - Project Foreman
Internet Consultant Services- Insight Global
12.2020 - 09.2021
Journeyman Union Worker
Local 340
02.2018 - 11.2020
Construction Manager
Adon Communications
12.2016 - 01.2018
Construction Manager
MD-7
09.2015 - 09.2016
Field Telcom Technician and Construction Manager
WorldLink Samsung
03.2013 - 08.2013
Construction Manager Field Telcom
Velocitel
04.2012 - 02.2013
Network Field Tech
Teksystems — Ericsson Communication
03.2011 - 03.2012
Cell Site Field Tech
Goodman Networks
06.2009 - 12.2010
Central Office Tech
Nomo Contracting
08.2008 - 05.2009
Hartnell College Associates of Science Degree - Electronics Technology
Hartnell College
Technical Management -
DeVry University
Computer Networking certified - Information Technology
Kaplan University
FCC HAM Radio General License - Extra Class upgrade in process
Amateur Radio Training
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Now Labs
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analyst Training
Udemy Computer Training
Graduate Certificate - Computer A+ And Computer Networking+
Asher College
Graduate Certificate - Information Technology
Asher College
FCC General Radio Operator License - Radio And Radar Training
FCC Communication School
Graduate Certificate - Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Development Institute
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