MICHAEL IRIZARRY Sr.
DAVIE,FL
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager / Analyst and Fiber Characterization Engineer with a proven track record across large-scale infrastructure, data center, and technology-driven environments. Known for bridging technical execution with business needs, driving process improvements, and delivering projects on time in fast‑paced, cross‑functional settings. Strong background in analytics, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and field operations with a consistent focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager (Contingent Worker For META)
Commscope (Contractor GCS)
Remote
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Lead end‐to‐end project coordination across cross‐functional engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
- Own project schedules, scope, milestones, and dependencies to ensure on‐time delivery.
- Drive weekly and executive‐level status reporting, risk tracking, and stakeholder communications.
- Manage project backlogs, action items, and change requests while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
- Identify risks, blockers, and resource constraints; develop mitigation plans and escalate when required.
- Facilitate cross‐team meetings, stand‐ups, and planning sessions to maintain momentum and accountability.
- Partner with technical teams to translate requirements into clear deliverables and timelines.
- Support continuous process improvement initiatives to improve delivery efficiency and scalability.
- CommScope
Fiber Characterization Engineer – Long Haul Testing Engineer
Commscope (Contractor GCS)
Remote
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Data Center (Tier 1–Tier 3) ISP to OSP testing and certification for long‐haul fiber optic routes.
- Perform OTDR, OLTS, CMAX, VFL, LSPM, RFTS, and CD‐PMD testing and troubleshooting.
- Support fiber validation, documentation, and compliance with engineering standards.
- Long Haul Specialist
- Ciena 6500 install and troubleshooting.
Fiber Design Engineer & Break Fix Specialist
Crown Castle LLC
Remote
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Design, re‐route, and troubleshoot Outside Plant (OSP) fiber networks.
- Utilize OSP Insite, QGIS, 3GIS, Netcool, Nokia SAMS, CRM, Smartsheets, Excel, Word, FMS, and RFTS tools.
- Interpret as‐built and redline drawings (KMZ/KML) to support accurate network documentation.
- Perform field splicing and lead field operations and dispatching activities.
- Improve operational reliability through proactive maintenance and root‐cause analysis.
- Management of Construction crews and Fiber Splicing technicians.
Level 3 Lead Fiber Optic Splicer / Field Engineer
Deep Fiber Solutions LLC
Florida
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Install, repair, and maintain fiber circuits including CWDM, DWDM, and band‐splitter systems.
- Perform OTDR testing, fault location, and single and multi‐mode fiber troubleshooting.
- Install Comcast CATV / IPTV cabinets, Metro‐E, public Wi‐Fi access points, routers, and switches.
- Installed, troubleshoot and maintained fiber optic systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Installed, tested and maintained fiber optic cables in both aerial and underground environments.
- Execute B, E, and G‐PON installations for single and multi‐dwelling projects
- ONT, ONU install and troubleshooting
- Fiber splicing single tube and ribbon.
- Aerial and Bucket truck.
Senior Field Service Technician
AT&T
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Installation of broadband internet services for commercial and residential.
- Diagnosed and repaired telecommunications equipment su k and Cross box cabinets, Remote terminals, service terminals and enclosures in residential and commercial settings.
- Installed and maintained network infrastructure including routers and switches on copper and Fiber optic networks.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot service issues for customers.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices and equipment handling procedures.
- Provided on-site support for complex installations and upgrades of client services.
- Oversaw onsite and offsite maintenance, repair and installation jobs.
Service Technician (AT&T Contractor)
Cooper Communications
Florida
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Installed and supported landline, voip services and DSL internet kiosk in Airports, Schools and County facilities.
- Performed Cat 5/6e and coaxial install, splicing, troubleshooting and termination.
- Supported computer networking, diagnostics, and technical troubleshooting of network racks, patch panels and equipment.
- Trained new technicians and supported field onboarding.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Advanced Technology Institute
Ft. Lauderdale, FL12-2002
Skills
- Project Management Certified
- Scrum Master Certified
- AI Essentials For Project Management Certified
- AI for Business Operations Certified
- Scope, Schedule & Resource Management
- Risk, Issue & Change Management
- Cross‑Functional Leadership
- CATV & IPTV
- Google Suite
- Multi-dwelling & Single-dwelling equipment design, installation & Maintenance
- Stakeholder & Executive Communication
- Roadmapping & Milestone Tracking
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Data‑Driven Decision Making
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Vendor & Partner Coordination
- Excel
- Smartsheets
- CRM Tools
- Microsoft Teams
Certification
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Strategic Thinking
- Leading People
- Scrum Master
- AI Essentials for Project Management
- AI For Business Operations
- AI Certified in Chat GPT, Midjourney, Claude, Veo, Lovable, Canvas, Perplexity, Stable Diffusion, Deepseek, Jasper, Gemini, Kling.
- OTDR For managers Training.
References
Hector Ruz 561-827-8363
Gretel Alvarez 305-519-7600
Additional References furnished upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager (Contingent Worker For META)
Commscope (Contractor GCS)
09.2025 - 02.2026
Fiber Characterization Engineer – Long Haul Testing Engineer
Commscope (Contractor GCS)
07.2024 - 02.2026
Fiber Design Engineer & Break Fix Specialist
Crown Castle LLC
01.2018 - 06.2024
Level 3 Lead Fiber Optic Splicer / Field Engineer
Deep Fiber Solutions LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Field Service Technician
AT&T
01.2009 - 12.2017
Service Technician (AT&T Contractor)
Cooper Communications
01.2001 - 01.2004
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Advanced Technology Institute