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Certification
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David Noonkester

David Noonkester

Waxahachie,Texas

Summary

I have 30 years plus experience in the Industry

and Im currently looking for Field Supervisor-or Lead Tech roll in Data Center in DFW area, I am also interested in a Field Engineer Job , or Entry Level Safety Coordinator position. I am high motivated and a self starter. I can make an immediate positive impact to your companies bottom line.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level 4 Lead Installer

Stockton Telecom
08.2025 - Current
  • Supervised installation teams to ensure adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
  • Trained new installers on equipment operation and installation techniques for optimal performance.
  • Coordinated workflow schedules to enhance efficiency and meet project deadlines consistently.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced installation time while maintaining quality standards.
  • Conducted site assessments to determine installation requirements and address potential challenges proactively.
  • Assured all projects were installed to AT&T MP76300 standards
  • Managed multiple Projects and employees to meet all deadlines.
  • Photoed documented each projects progress and regularly reporting back to the AT&T Engineer Project Managers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations.
  • Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures.
  • Provided on-site supervision, ensuring proper adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Conducted post-installation inspections, guaranteeing customer satisfaction and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined installation processes for increased productivity and faster project completion.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
  • Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
  • Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.

Field Supervisor

E2 Optics
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Supervised field operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Coordinated project schedules, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored team members on installation procedures and equipment handling.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to identify issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Managed OSP crew overseeing thge placement of all OSP Cables for RED1 Google
  • Managed all crews building out racks, IDF's
  • Placed all the switching Equipment, and AP's in First phase Building One,G Cub and Gen Yard.
  • Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Upheld company standards by enforcing strict adherence to policies and procedures during all field activities.
  • Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
  • Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.

Installation/Repairman

Adcomm Inc. Centurylink Telephone
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Mentored junior installers, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
  • Resolved technical issues efficiently, utilizing extensive knowledge of product specifications and performance capabilities.
  • Exceeded company targets consistently by completing high-quality installations ahead of deadlines.
  • Clear chronic cable trouble thus reducing the number of trouble tickets.
  • Installed copper and fiber installation's, Set up the end users routers and provided customer education before leaving the job.
  • Consistently worked 7 to 8 trouble tickets and Installs when requirements were only 4. to complete4
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Trained new installers on equipment operation and installation techniques for optimal performance.
  • Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.

Metropole Setting Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Field Engineer for Prime AT&T Contractor

Managed Multiple Larger Projects in DFW area.

AT&T Fiber upgrade to Gig and above speed.

  • At time I had as many as 8 plus jobs going, I oversaw Sub Contractors and their and their crews. Normal crew consisted of 4 to 5 Directional boring rigs and 12 to 25 labors.
  • Tracked daily bore footages and recorded bore depth charts and other AT&T required documentation.
  • Worked directly the City Inspectors, and Civil Engineers to assure the project flowed as efficiently as possible.
  • Met with Homeowner and handle any property damage that may occur and resolves it quickly
  • Met all Project Due Dates either ahead of schedule or on time.

Adcomm Inc.
12.2019 - 03.2021

Please see job description under Adcomm above

Network Technician

IES Communications Inc FaceBook
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responded promptly to alerts, diagnosing and resolving technical issues efficiently.
  • Mentored junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and best practices.
  • Streamlined communication between departments by acting as a liaison between the Network Operations Center and other IT teams.
  • Coordinated hardware installations, working closely with vendors to ensure seamless integration into existing systems.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and resource availability.
  • Ensured service level agreements were met by closely monitoring key performance indicators and addressing any deviations promptly.
  • Installed cabling, wireless routers, and telephone systems for data communications networks.
  • Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
  • Ran cabling and installed data drops for new node installations.
  • Performed necessary maintenance to support network availability.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components.
  • Installed patches and performed backups, system builds and image updates.
  • Dressed and installed fiber cabling and hardware.
  • Performed tracing and patching operations for copper networks.
  • Utilized source code control for tracking configurations and changes.

Spectrum Business Claas Installer

Dcomm Inc.
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Subcontractor for Spectrum Business Class Service

AT&T
07.2013 - 10.2015
  • Retired AT&T – Caregiver for Elderly Mother

Customer Service Technician/Chronic Cable T1 Cable Repairman

AT&T/ Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
06.1991 - 07.2013
  • Cable Repairman assigned to measure defective pairs and find the exact trouble spot and expose and resplice clearly 04 trouble report codes
  • Promoted to Special Services Cable repair

responsible for clearing pairs fo hicap high profile customer and cell site.

Maintained perfect safety recorded and adhered to all ATT

Education

Center for Learning - Advanced Telecommunication Training, continued Training, Advance Cable Repair, Resistance Fault Location, BICIS Fluke Testing, OTDR Training, Advanced Cable Splicing, Underground Cable Repair, Cable Locating, U-Verse TV/DSL Training, T1 Central Office Turn-up's, Cable Restoration, Adtran Repeater Maintenance and Installation, Cable Cut Arounds, Installation and Repair, Network Fundamentals, Router and Modem Configurations, Sonet Fiber Ring Testing and Turn-up's, Safety procedure courses, yearly re-certifications, Single Strand Fiber Splicing

AT&T Center for Learning
Dallas, Texas
01.2013

High School -

Waxahachie High School
Waxahachie, Texas
01.1980

Skills

  • ISO based products
  • Company IMAC
  • IPAD
  • IPHONE
  • Windows 10
  • NT/2000
  • Windows 11
  • MS Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • AT&T reports
  • Service orders
  • Trouble tickets
  • Time reports

Accomplishments

  • Reduced trouble ticket/04 reports on South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista from an average of 35 tickets per day to 8 within a 2-year period.
  • Recognized for accomplishments in South Padre Island Wire Center and was promoted to repairing all feeder cables to cross-boxes in Brownsville Wire Centers, then promoted to Chronic Cable repair responsible for rehabbing F1/F2/F3 cables running high profile T1's, DS1's, DS'3 circuits in the Upper and Lower Rio Grande Valley.
  • Honored to serve on the Rio Grande Valley PMEI Committee that made high level Decisions and recommendations that became company policy.

Certification

osha 30

bicsi fiber

bicsi Fluke Copper/Fiber Testing

bicsi OTDR

Red Cross First Aid

Red Cross CPR

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Equipment

  • Various Test Equipment including: Tempo Ohms Meter, 3M TDR, HTS 3000 TDR, T-Bird, 3M Cutter Presser, 5 Pair Cutter Presser, 3M 965
  • Bicsi Certification on Fluke Copper/Fiber/OTDR testing

Personal Information

Title: Fiber Technician

Training

 OHSA 30 CERTIFICATE

  • Advance Cable Repair and Resistance Fault Location
  • BICIS Fluke Testing and OTDR
  • Advanced Cable Splicing and Underground Cable Repair
  • Cable Locating, U-Verse TV/DSL Training, T1 Central Office Turn-up’s
  • Cable Restoration, Adtran Repeater Maintenance and Installation
  • Copper and Fiber Installation and Repair, Network Fundamentals
  • Safety procedure courses and yearly re-certifications.

Timeline

Level 4 Lead Installer

Stockton Telecom
08.2025 - Current

Field Supervisor

E2 Optics
03.2024 - 06.2025

Installation/Repairman

Adcomm Inc. Centurylink Telephone
05.2022 - 07.2023

Metropole Setting Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2022

Adcomm Inc.
12.2019 - 03.2021

Network Technician

IES Communications Inc FaceBook
09.2018 - 12.2019

Spectrum Business Claas Installer

Dcomm Inc.
10.2015 - 09.2018

AT&T
07.2013 - 10.2015

Customer Service Technician/Chronic Cable T1 Cable Repairman

AT&T/ Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
06.1991 - 07.2013

Center for Learning - Advanced Telecommunication Training, continued Training, Advance Cable Repair, Resistance Fault Location, BICIS Fluke Testing, OTDR Training, Advanced Cable Splicing, Underground Cable Repair, Cable Locating, U-Verse TV/DSL Training, T1 Central Office Turn-up's, Cable Restoration, Adtran Repeater Maintenance and Installation, Cable Cut Arounds, Installation and Repair, Network Fundamentals, Router and Modem Configurations, Sonet Fiber Ring Testing and Turn-up's, Safety procedure courses, yearly re-certifications, Single Strand Fiber Splicing

AT&T Center for Learning

High School -

Waxahachie High School