James Boyd
District Heights,MD
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN
DIRECT LINE
12.2018 - Current
- Dressing and terminating CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable
- Supervising of a 5 man crew
- Maintaining a safe and secure operating environment within the Data center
- Installing fiber from ASW to CSW on the network row.
- Building Out Two and Four Post Racks, Pulling and patching fiber cables.
- Pulling and Terminating CAT6 Copper cables
- Rack and stacking of Various Fiber optics
- Install bulk fiber in preparation for racks and/or panels
- Dressing fiber and copper cables
- Used Fluke Versi 5000 and JDSU testers/Used Panduit label printer
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN
OUTSOURCE
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Pull and routed CAT5 and CAT6 cable in a commercial Data Center environment
- Dress and terminated distribution frames and patch panels while adhering to the company's safety protocol
- Supported warehouse staff by stocking equipment installation using pallet jack and hand truck.
CABLE TECHNICIAN
USDS
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Performed various technical duties such as install customers’ cable television, internet, and/or telephone services in various weather conditions while adhering to Comcast safety procedures and safe work practices
- Completed paperwork with each work day in a timely manner in order to ensure all details of the installation are documented for entry into the customers’ account by utilizing a personal computer or laptop.
CABLE TECHNICIAN
CALIENT LLC
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintained clean and well-stocked company vehicle and equipment needed to perform required duties and to protect fellow employees, by-standers and/or equipment from injury or damage
- Distributed Comcast work orders to fellow installers on a daily basis
- Verified appointment times by notifying customers when service technicians plan to arrive early or late
- Assisted Manager with random quality control checks at customers’ homes or in the company's warehouse to ensure that new installations were completed correctly and all that installation equipment including cable boxes are accounted for.
Education
Trade School - Cable Technician
Continental Academy
Miramar, FLSkills
- Troubleshooting Fiber Optics
- Terminating Cat6 copper cables
- Building Post Racks
- Maintenance and repairs
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN
DIRECT LINE
12.2018 - Current
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN
OUTSOURCE
05.2017 - 12.2018
CABLE TECHNICIAN
USDS
02.2014 - 05.2017
CABLE TECHNICIAN
CALIENT LLC
03.2012 - 01.2014
Trade School - Cable Technician
Continental Academy