Laila Farah
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
Experienced Low Voltage Technician with 10+ years in Cable installation, Fiber optic termination, and Technical troubleshooting. Skilled in network infrastructure support, electrical safety standards, and delivering clean, accurate installs with minimal splice loss.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Low Voltage Technician
Global Datacom Services
Orlando, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Installed, routed, terminated, and tested Cat5e, Cat6e, Cat6a, and multi-pair copper cabling in enterprise environments.
- Supported infrastructure buildout by installing conduit, cable trays, J-hooks, and ladder racks, ensuring compliance with blueprints and architectural drawings.
- Installed conduit piping, junction boxes, and related components for data cabling installations, enhancing system organization and accessibility.
- Troubleshot and resolved wiring issues by removing malfunctioning components, restoring systems to operational status efficiently.
- Performed fiber fusion splicing and mechanical termination on single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables, maintaining an average splice below 0.05.
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
Orlando, Florida
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Monitored facilities and conducted routine patrols to maintain a secure environment and respond swiftly to security incidents.
- Coordinated with team members using surveillance systems and communication equipment to address security concerns.
- Documented incidents and ensured adherence to safety and operational procedures to uphold security standards.
Fiber Optic Splicer
Southern FiberLink
Little Rock, Arkansas
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Supported high-volume ribbon and mass-fusion splicing on fiber cables ranging from 144 to 3456 counts, maintaining average splice loss below 0.02.
- Executed optical loss tests on splices and connectors, ensuring compliance with performance standards.
- Installed and organized high-count fiber optic cables in splice enclosures, patch panels, and FDH cabinets, enhancing system reliability.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and installation documentation for cable runs, supporting efficient project tracking.
Security Host/Foreman
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Responded to security incidents, coordinating with resort teams and emergency services to ensure swift resolution and maintain safety.
- Patrolled Walt Disney World Resort property, identifying and addressing safety concerns and suspicious activity to enhance guest security.
- Inspected security equipment regularly to ensure operational readiness and support training for new officers, contributing to safer conditions for guests and staff.
Cable Installer Team Supervisor
143d Sustainment Command
Orlando, Florida
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Supervised installation and maintenance of communication and network cabling systems supporting operational infrastructure.
- Coordinated teams for routing, terminating, and testing cable lines, enhancing telecommunications connectivity.
- Maintained equipment standards while training personnel and ensuring compliance with safety and technical procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance staff productivity, performance, quality, and career development.
- Installed, Maintained and Troubleshooted Cat5, Cat6 and CoAx Cable.
- Spliced Fiber optic and Cat5/Cat6 Cable.
Cable Installer Team Leader
57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion
Ft. Hood, TX
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Led Cable team of 6 personnel to ensure efficient completion of installations.
- Installed, Maintained and Troubleshooted Cat5, Cat6, CoAx and Fiber Optic Cable.
- Installed and troubleshot various cable types, ensuring optimal functionality and significantly reducing downtime during operations.
- Spliced Fiber Optic and Cat5/Cat6 Cable.
- Developed training program for new installers, elevating team skill sets and ensuring consistent quality across installations.
- Mentored and guided Soldiers, enhancing their skills for successful task completion.
- Executed missions to standard within tight deadlines, ensuring operational readiness.
Cable Installer Team Supervisor
11th Signal Brigade
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Trained and supervised a team of 11 in fiber optic and coax cable installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, achieving a 90% success rate in project completion.
- Coordinated daily operations to streamline workflows, enhancing team efficiency and ensuring timely project delivery.
- Installed and Maintained SIPR and NIPR Networks for a Brigade of 100-150 personnel.
- Managed and maintained $2500 in equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with standards for fiber optic installations.
Cable Systems Installer and Maintainer
69th Signal Co.
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Installed coax and fiber systems to support reliable connectivity for over 40 personnel, improving daily operations.
- Inspected and troubleshot cable systems, enhancing reliability and performance for operational readiness.
- Provided technical support to battalion of 250-400 personnel, ensuring seamless communication across stateside and overseas locations.
Education
Vocational Certificate - Fiber Optics
Learning Alliance
Tampa, FL04-2026
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL12-2020
Skills
- Cable installation
- Fiber Optic Termination
- Network infrastructure Support
- Technical troubleshooting
- Electrical safety standards
- Operational Efficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Fiber Broadband Association(FBA) OpTIC Path Certification
- VIAVI Antenna Alignment - RF Vision
- DAS Installation
Timeline
Low Voltage Technician
Global Datacom Services
03.2026 - Current
Fiber Optic Splicer
Southern FiberLink
04.2025 - 02.2026
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
11.2024 - 03.2026
Security Host/Foreman
Walt Disney World Resort
12.2021 - 09.2024
Cable Installer Team Supervisor
143d Sustainment Command
07.2016 - 04.2019
Cable Installer Team Leader
57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion
06.2013 - 11.2014
Cable Installer Team Supervisor
11th Signal Brigade
10.2011 - 06.2013
Cable Systems Installer and Maintainer
69th Signal Co.
01.2011 - 10.2011
Vocational Certificate - Fiber Optics
Learning Alliance
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Seminole State College of Florida