Jarrod Pantier
Saint Clairsville,OH
Summary
Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality. I have been actively involved in the Telecommunications industry for the last 27 years. I have extensive knowledge working with local, state and federal governments. I am a very passionate, dedicated and loyal individual, always seeking new opportunities to further my knowledge in the industry. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
COO
Ohio Gig
01.2021 - Current
- Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives for long-term growth and profitability.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective hiring, training, and performance management strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
- Within 3 years at the company we grew from having a single fiber to the home company to having 5 fiber to the home companies in Ohio.
- Negotiated the acquisition of 2 companies.
- Created a separate conduit company to supply our demands
Solutions Architect V / Lead Broadband Planner
Fujitsu Network Communications
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Designed $100 million dollar network in New York State.
- Designed and implemented multiple Fiber to the home projects.
- Prepared large scale quotes working with both network and operational teams to best value network for our clients.
- Achieved system stability through thorough testing and debugging, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
- Collaborated with development teams to design scalable and efficient applications tailored to client requirements.
- Enhanced application performance by integrating cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
Regional Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Directed a $100 million FTTP project in SLC
- Supervised and trained PMO senior staff on construction programs and reporting requirements of National client
- Solution architect for a $2.5 billion public private partnership with large investment firm and other OEM providers
- Created network design for just over 22,000 miles of fiber within 8 weeks for feasibility and bidding purposes
- Created an engineering program that can deliver a feasibility with all associated labor tasks for billion dollar projects within weeks rather than months or years
- Created a process and program that allow engineering firms to deliver a scalable model for delivering engineering for FTTP projects.
Deputy Director / Director of OSP
UTOPIA Fiber
06.2008 - 10.2014
- Direct preparation of all scopes of work, project change orders and other materials in compliance with contractual requirements
- Work with key stakeholders and municipalities including city councils on future strategic goals and opportunities for the organization
- Worked with a large investment firm on a public private partnership to facilitate the remaining build out of the network estimated value at $180 million
- Reduced household passed costs by $420 by creating effectiveness within the engineering and construction programs
- Established and maintained departments budgets and forecast
- Developed and implemented a maintenance program that reduced costs while ensuring a more reliable network
- Created estimating models for sales and managers to use for new deployments.
Field Operations Manager
IProvo (Provo City)
02.2004 - 10.2008
- Manage, track and justified all headcounts for installation and maintenance technicians
- Designed new construction and relocation projects for the network
- Manage contractors to ensure construction and installation standards are adhered to
- Ensure other city department communication needs are met Installed a SCADA network for the Provo cities power company.
Lead Technician / Cable Splicer
Niels Fugal Sons Co
09.2003 - 02.2004
- Manage the installation of Cat5, Cat6 and fiber optic cable at various commercial entities
- Prepare, splice and test fibers for Cable Company’s infrastructure upgrade within 3 Utah cities
- Install and terminate copper and fiber cable in several data centers.
Aerial Foreman / Splicer
Winn Caribe
08.2002 - 09.2003
- Place copper, coaxial and fiber cable along with support strand on utility poles
- Performed make ready construction on utility poles for 3rd party attachments
- Spliced fiber optic cable and tested nodes for system upgrade from local cable company.
Final Cable Acceptance Supervisor / Splicer
Western US region IXC/Broadwing
04.1998 - 08.2002
- Test turn up and transition new long haul fiber build over to operation
- Work with customers on turn up of major circuits
- Install and perform various checks on radio detection equipment used for locating underground utility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laramie Senior Highschool
Laramie, WY05.1994
Skills
- Leadership/communication skills
- Project management
- Small business development
- Budgeting expertise
- Negotiations expert
- Market research and analysis
- Customer-oriented
- Business operations organization
- Product development
- Operations Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Activities
- Board of Directors, BlueStakes of Utah, 2009-2011
- Assistant Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America 2011-2013
- Certified as a National Incident Manager and introduction to the Incident Command System by FEMA 2006
- Certified in pole climbing and instruction from UVSC 2006
Professional Highlights
- Responsible for over 2000 miles of long haul fiber builds
- Installed and maintained of 100,000 subscribers for FTTP deployments
- Implemented over $300 million in FTTP builds in Utah
- Created a new OSP program within a large Fortune 100 company
- Worked with large companies to deliver Public Private Partnerships totaling over $3 billion
- Started 4 new FFTH companies in Ohio
Timeline
COO
Ohio Gig
01.2021 - Current
Solutions Architect V / Lead Broadband Planner
Fujitsu Network Communications
06.2018 - 12.2020
Regional Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology
10.2014 - 06.2018
Deputy Director / Director of OSP
UTOPIA Fiber
06.2008 - 10.2014
Field Operations Manager
IProvo (Provo City)
02.2004 - 10.2008
Lead Technician / Cable Splicer
Niels Fugal Sons Co
09.2003 - 02.2004
Aerial Foreman / Splicer
Winn Caribe
08.2002 - 09.2003
Final Cable Acceptance Supervisor / Splicer
Western US region IXC/Broadwing
04.1998 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Laramie Senior Highschool