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Work History
Education
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MATTHEW THOMAS MCCLARNON

Celina,Texas

Summary

Telecommunications Professional Successful and experienced in various areas of telecommunications. Proficient in operating systems, policy and procedures. Recognized by peers and customers for outstanding leadership, troubleshooting and communication skills. Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiber Characterization Technician/Lead Installer

CBM Of America
Carrollton, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Performs fiber characterization on Google LH network
  • Performs installation, test, and turnup, and decommissions of Ciena and Nokia equipment at Google Data Centers.
  • Works at various ILAs including Lumen and Zayo installing ,testing, turn up, and decommissioning of Ciena and Nokia equipment

Senior Network Technician/Core Network Technician/Field Technician VI

Time Warner Cable Business Class/Charter Spectrum
Dallas, TX
12.2007 - 02.2024
  • Performs Installs, Service Calls, Disconnects, Move's, Adds and Changes of Business Class Fiber Services Accounts from 5MBS to 10GB
  • Install/Provision/Service METRO Ethernet, ELAN,ELINE circuits and equipment
  • Install/Provision/Service Cell Tower Backhaul circuits and equipment
  • Install/Provision/Service PRI,SIP trunk circuits and equipment
  • Utilizes various test equipment to troubleshoot and repair problems.
  • Utilizes cellular and email communication to effectively communicate with supervisor, customers and OSC
  • Assists with Installs, Service Calls, Disconnects, Move's, Adds and Changes of the CORE networks and special projects as assigned
  • Performs PM procedures on Cell Tower, HUB and Collocation/POP sites as needed
  • Performs necessary update/verification of Trouble Ticket, Circuit Order Database (DLR/CLR) and workflow systems
  • Attends weekly safety and training meetings

Network Technician II

Time Warner Telecom
Dallas, TX
06.2000 - 12.2007
  • Responsible for installation, test and turn up and troubleshooting the following:
  • Network Transmission Systems
  • SONET Multiplex
  • Digital-Cross-Connect Systems
  • Channel Banks
  • Smart Jacks
  • Certified and experienced in the following SONET equipment:
  • Lucent
  • Alcatel
  • Cisco

Lead Installer - Network Technician

Fujitsu Networks
Richardson, TX
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Lead a crew of installers at several SWBT Central offices.
  • Proficient in reading drawings and installation specifications.
  • Certified in FLM 150, 600 turn-up and maintenance.

Telecommunications Network Technician

Aerotek
Richardson, TX
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Contracted out to Fujitsu Networks to install FLM 240, 600 and 150 transmission equipment in Southwestern Bell central offices.

Telecommunications Network Technician

Butler Telecom
Irving, TX
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Installed digital switching equipment on various customer sites including GTE, Southwestern Bell and IOC’s.
  • Installation activity included installing hardware, setting frames, ironwork and power systems.
  • Removed, installed and rearranged system equipment on customer sites and connected (MDF) cables and power cables for DMS-100, DMS-200, DMS-10 and transmission equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Berkner High School
Richardson, TX
06-1988

Some College (No Degree) -

Richland College
Dallas, TX

Some College (No Degree) -

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Skills

  • Fiber characterization
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Equipment installation
  • Circuit provisioning
  • Test equipment usage
  • Customer relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety compliance
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Component replacement
  • Customer rapport
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Deadline oriented

Accomplishments

  • Managed the PMI tool and achieved 100% completion of all tasks
  • Recipient of Silver Shining Star award for Bank One Accu-Ring

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fiber Characterization Technician/Lead Installer

CBM Of America
09.2024 - Current

Senior Network Technician/Core Network Technician/Field Technician VI

Time Warner Cable Business Class/Charter Spectrum
12.2007 - 02.2024

Network Technician II

Time Warner Telecom
06.2000 - 12.2007

Lead Installer - Network Technician

Fujitsu Networks
01.1999 - 01.2000

Telecommunications Network Technician

Aerotek
01.1997 - 01.1999

Telecommunications Network Technician

Butler Telecom
01.1996 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

Berkner High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Richland College

Some College (No Degree) -

Stephen F. Austin State University