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Michael Warchal

Michael Warchal

Alsip,IL

Summary

I am a detail-oriented professional who has been consistently praised as quality-oriented by my co workers and management. Over the course of my 16-year career, I’ve developed a skill set directly relevant to the Telecommunications field, including data communication systems and fiber optics. Overall, I have consistently demonstrated technical, teamwork, and multitasking abilities in every aspect of my IBX Technician role at Equinix, and I invite you to review my detailed achievements in the attached resume.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

IBX Technician IV

Equinix
10.2017 - Current
  • Projects technician. Infrastructure, Installation, Cable racking, Fiber trough, Cabinet installation, Cage builds. Feasibility reports. Cross Connect de-installation.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in technical processes.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.

Lead Installer

Contel, Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Telecommunications installer with 9 years of telecommunication experience. I have installed all varieties of telecom equipment. Including infrastructure builds, DC power (Primary and Secondary), and data center cabling for telecom providers across the country. Installing and maintaining DC power systems. Including assembly, mounting, anchoring, all power plants, and battery stands, and shelving and terminating batteries. Load bank testing battery strings Maintaining/troubleshooting batteries in alarm, and replacing batteries as needed. All power cable installation, including the following tasks: running and securing all DC power cable, lugging and terminating all DC power cable. Regularly working with manufacturers such as GE, Benning, and Emerson. Including VRLA and Sodium-Nickle batteries.

Telecommunications Installer Level IV

Contel, Inc.
06.1999 - 06.2016
  • Assisted in the Development of Company Standards and Practices, supervised multiple remote engineers, assisted Coriant with the EF&I outsource process, complete T-Mobile specifications for network/project/environment designs, material procurement, complete site survey for space, power, and facilities, responsible for engineering

Education

High School Diploma -

Conant
Hoffman Estates, IL
06.1992

Skills

  • Familiar with equipment and tools used in power, and telecom installations, and maintenance
  • Forklift/powered hand truck experience
  • Experience with battery lift systems including Presto Stackers, and custom overhead pully systems
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Installation and repair
  • Quality control
  • Heavy lifting
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • System installation

Accomplishments

Have traveled the Country helping build the connected Telecom Infrastructure that we have today.

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Camping
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Concerts/Music Festivals

Timeline

IBX Technician IV

Equinix
10.2017 - Current

Lead Installer

Contel, Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2017

Telecommunications Installer Level IV

Contel, Inc.
06.1999 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Conant