Christopher Reyes
Austin
Summary
Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ISO/OSP Specialist
Apex System
Glen Allen, VA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated tools and equipment, including all necessary protective gear, to install, repair, and maintain copper and fiber optic cabling, associated media, and related infrastructure.
- Demonstrated expertise in Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standards for cabling and infrastructure.
- Obtained and maintained Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) certifications to ensure adherence to industry’s best practices.
- Conduct ISP installation of fiber/copper cables and wall jack faceplates. Provide weekly reports for all assigned tasks and each status to the Assistant Customer Technical Representative (ACTR).
Data Center Facilities Technician
Leidos
Honolulu, HI
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Installed, tested, and maintained various cable types including twisted pair, coaxial, stranded, and single/multimode fiber optic cables, ensuring compliance with structured cabling standards.
- Performed end-to-end copper and fiber optic ISP and OSP installations, terminations, grounding, bonding, labeling, and documentation.
- Utilized industry-standard equipment to conduct signal degradation/loss testing, certification, and fault identification on copper and fiber optic networks.
- Installed and managed cable pathway systems (e.g., trays, j-hooks, d-rings) for proper routing into telecom closets, workstations, and modular furniture.
- Terminated keystone jacks, copper patch panels, and fiber cables using fusion splicers; conducted mechanical/fusion splicing and cross-connection setup.
- Maintained detailed infrastructure records, created fiber maps, and updated documentation for active/unused fiber connections and junctions.
- Supported priority incidents, MAC (Moves, Adds, Changes), and infrastructure relocation efforts in enterprise and government environments.
- Demonstrated leadership as the primary technician during operational surges, infrastructure renovations, and high-priority service restorations.
- Delivered weekly progress reports to technical leads and ensured rapid response to service tickets within SLA requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to structured cabling codes, safety standards, and project timelines.
SATCOM Operator II, Alternative Lead watch standard
BAE system
Honolulu, HI
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Install hardware, software, and operating systems; inform the diagnostic; and maintain security regulations.
- Oversaw and operated the master station log to maintain detailed records.
- Continue to uphold various COMSEC security policies.
- Continued to perform the duties of SATCOM Operator I while additionally training new Operator and providing oversight and guidance to the more junior personnel.
SATCOM Operator I
BAE systems
Honolulu, HI
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Operate various encryption devices to include: KIV-7, and KG-175(TACLANE) series. Strap, key load, and verification of lock for all installed encryption equipment.
- In compliance with Telecommunications Service Orders, Gateway Access Authorizations, and Satellite Access Authorization, activate and offer telecommunications services.
- At the SATCOM facility, run and maintain all installed satellite earth terminals, modems, and related baseband equipment. Not restricted to, but comprising the following: AN/GSC-52(met), AN/GSC-70, AN/USC 63(MIDAS), AN/FSC-138(EHF), RT-1828(UHF), Commercial Satcom Earth Terminals. Up/Down and block frequency converters and adjust RF/IF gain levels for each as required. IP modems (Linkway, iDirect), Set-up inter-nodal data links via time domain multiplexing equipment such as the Link 2+, ST-1000 and PSAX (ATM) systems.
Transmission Systems Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Hands-on Experience with fiber optic cable installation, splicing, and termination, including the use of OTDR and other testing equipment to ensure optimal signal performance.
- Complied with all guidelines and procedures provided by the National Security Agency through the Key Management Infrastructure to correctly track and manage more than 105 COMSEC items, which are worth more than $6 million.
- Maintained and operated communications systems such as: AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-160, TRC-209, MRC-142D, MRC-148, MRC-145A, Blue Force Tracker, and Wireless Point to Point Link. Systems varied from HF, VHF, and UHF spectrums.
- Built, maintained, and operated multiple different programs for a variety of transmission equipment such as: Integrated Waveform (IW), Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), High Performance Waveform (HPW), Dedicated Satellite communications, Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Adaptive Network Wideband Waveform (ANW2), Communications planning application (CPA).
- Developed and oversaw hundreds of service requests through the Global Combat Support System (GCSS), personally assisting in the administration of 762 end items with a combined value of more than $20 million.
- Provided over 200 hours of instruction to a variety of elements to include but not limited to 3 MEF, 7th Communications Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and 12th Marine Regiment, 2nd Air Naval Gun Liaison Company, 2nd Radio Battalion as a transmission systems operator subject matter expert.
- Attended Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) planners course, Transmission supervisor course, and Advanced Radio Operator course at Communications training Center 3 (CTC3) Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan.
- Install/repair various types of cable to include twisted pair, coaxial, stranded cable, and single and multi-mode fiber optical cable, as well as placement, termination, grounding and bonding, testing, labeling and the required documentation.
- Provide ISP relocation services in support of office reconfigurations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, CYBERSECURITY & INFORMATION SYSTEM
Wayland Baptist University
Live Oak, TX, United States05.2026
Skills
- Training and Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Equipment installation and maintenance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership
- Debugging proficiency
- Client assessment and analysis
- Project management
- Maintenance and repair
- Business reporting
- Failure management
- Troubleshooting techniques
Certification
- Certified Comptia Security +
Languages
Spanish
Awards
- CompTIA Security +
- Tactical Transmission Operator Course
- Basic Leader and Management Course
- Field Radio Operator Course (3 College credit hours)
- Corporals Course (12 College credit hours)
- Communications Electronics School, USMC
Timeline
ISO/OSP Specialist
Apex System
09.2024 - 01.2025
Data Center Facilities Technician
Leidos
08.2024 - 09.2024
SATCOM Operator II, Alternative Lead watch standard
BAE system
12.2023 - 06.2024
SATCOM Operator I
BAE systems
02.2023 - 12.2023
Transmission Systems Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, CYBERSECURITY & INFORMATION SYSTEM
Wayland Baptist University