Isaac Villa

Professional Summary: Skilled Fiber Optic Splicer and Team Lead with extensive experience in splicing and troubleshooting a broad range of fiber types, including 48 to 864 ribbon fiber, loose tube, rocker fiber, and rollable (spider web) fiber. Expertise in light testing, micro trenching, PON systems, and HUB splices. Adept at running markets independently and leading teams in both splicing and light testing. Proven success in managing complex projects, ensuring minimal downtime, and implementing effective solutions to network issues. Highly proficient in 3GIS mapping tools, DOT logging, and job/materials management. Known for boosting team morale, optimizing operational workflows, and maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholders.

Core Competencies.

• Fiber Optic Splicing (48 to 864 ribbon, loose tube, rocker fiber, rollable fiber).
• Light Testing & Troubleshooting (bucket, pole, PED).
• PON Cabinet Management and Splicing.
• HUB Splicing, Zaio, and Lumen Splices.
• Night Cuts & Emergency Redesign Splices.
• Micro Trenching and Case Builds
• Market Management and Team Leadership.
• Project Coordination (Transport Routes, Equipment, Materials)
• 3GIS Mapping and Infrastructure Support
• Safety Compliance (CPR, AED, Fire Extinguisher, DOT Inspections).
• OTDR Testing & MDU/Business Splices.
• Administrative and IT Skills (Job Logging, DOT Logging, Email Coordination)

ALLO Fiber (communications), Arizona Market (Kingman, Flagstaff, LHC, Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Sierra Vista)

March 2023 – Present

• Lead fiber optic splicing for high-priority projects, including 48 to 864 ribbon fiber, loose tube, rocker fiber, and rollable fiber, ensuring optimal network performance for residential and business installations.
• Manage and perform HUB splices, Zaio, and Lumen splices, with a focus on ensuring minimal downtime, and achieving long-term reliability for fiber networks.
• Oversee PON splicing operations and manage PON cabinets, optimizing service delivery, and reducing network outages.
• Spearhead night cuts and emergency redesign splices, ensuring that customer services are restored as quickly as possible, with minimal impact to end users.
• Perform light testing in various conditions, whether in a bucket truck, gaffing poles, or testing PEDs. Use a range of testing equipment (OTDR, power meters, VFL) to identify and troubleshoot issues in the network.
• Managed micro trenching operations, completed fiber installations with minimal disruption to public areas, and worked on case builds throughout the year.
• Successfully led and completed fiber buildouts in key markets, including Lake Havasu, Kingman, Yuma, Somerton, Sierra Vista, and San Luis, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with quality standards.
• Contributed to the standardization of splicing techniques for micro and ribbon fiber, improving consistency, and reducing the error rate across teams.
• Used 3GIS and other mapping tools to ensure that all fiber builds were accurately documented, and network infrastructure was aligned with company standards.
• As a Tech 3, I gained proficiency in running markets independently, overseeing both light testing and splicing operations for smooth project execution.
• Maintained DOT compliance, logging all job materials, inspections, and physical requirements for both team safety and regulatory adherence.
• Managed administrative tasks such as email communications, coordinating equipment and materials across teams, and job logging for materials and tools.
• Led weekly team meetings, providing updates on project status, addressing team concerns, and enhancing morale to ensure effective team performance.
• Built and tested maintenance vaults with 0-1 fixes, ensuring network reliability, and minimal service disruption.
• Performed 12 flat drops for MDU and business splices, ensuring customer requirements were met, while optimizing service efficiency.
• Installed anchors for poles, pulled splice trailers, and handled towing operations within regulatory requirements.
• Re-entered live cases and coordinated with network teams to ensure that service was fully reinstated once work was completed, minimizing downtime for end customers.
• Performed fiber optic splicing for a range of fiber types, including 48 to 864 ribbon fiber, loose tube, and rocker fiber, ensuring the integrity of fiber networks.
• Conducted light testing via bucket trucks, gaffing poles, and PED testing, troubleshooting, and repairing connections as needed.
• Assisted with the installation of flat drops for MDU and business locations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and optimal network performance.
• Participated in night cut operations, including troubleshooting, and performing emergency splicing for service continuity.
• Played an instrumental role in maintaining network reliability through routine OTDR testing, and identifying issues for repair.

Certifications & Training: Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) – The FOA.

• CPR/AED Certified.
• Fire Extinguisher Safety Training.
• OSHA 10/30-Hour Certification.
• DOT Inspections and Physical Certification.
• Bucket Truck and Gaffing Training
• Micro Trenching (training and hands-on experience)
• PON Cabinet Operations.

Tools & Equipment: Fusion Splicers (Fujikura, Sumitomo).

• Clevers & Heat Jacket (Fujikura, Sumitomo).
• OTDR and Power Meters
• Light Source and Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
• Bucket Trucks and Aerial Equipment
• Micro Trenching Tools.
• PON Cabinets and Splice Trays.
• 3GIS Mapping Software.
• Job Logging Software.
• Variety of splicing fiber optic entry tools designed by Corning, Fitel, Jonard, Klein Tools, etc.

Projects & Achievements: • Played a key role in the fiber optic network buildouts in Lake Havasu, Kingman, and Yuma, ensuring the successful installation of fiber with minimal customer impact.

• Led the standardization of splicing processes across multiple teams, reducing error rates, and improving overall efficiency.
• Successfully reduced fix-it sheets in the market, demonstrating exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Managed and coordinated multiple teams across fiber optic build projects, ensuring accurate documentation, and seamless operational flow.