Patrick A. McCarthy
Marana,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
Professional with strong technical skills and focus on delivering reliable fiber optic deployments. Adept at installing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber networks with precision, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Known for strong collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieving project goals. Honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran with four Army Achievement Medals, prior Top Secret security clearance, and a clean driving record.
Overview
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Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Technician II: Fiber Splicing / Network Construction: Fiber Splicing
Forged Fiber 37 (AT&T Subsidiary) / Lumen Technologies
01.2023 - Current
- Build, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic networks including Centralized and Distributed Split GPON Architectures: from OLT to FDH, splitters, and MSTs, per NDS/NEISL outside plant inventory standards.
- Perform precision fusion splicing (Fujikura 90S/90R) of single-mode loose tube and ribbon fiber for residential FTTH and enterprise high-speed data networks.
- Install enterprise fiber connections from OLT to customer Fiber Distribution Panels, ensuring reliable high-performance connectivity.
- Conduct comprehensive OTDR testing, loss/reflectance measurements, connector inspection/cleaning, and signal validation; document and submit results to Fiber Quality Assurance (FQA) or Site Tracker for acceptance.
- Diagnose and resolve connectivity/signal issues with OTDR, Optical Light Source, Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator, Live Fiber Detector, and optical scope; cross-referencing online tools: LB Viewer, Mosaic (Adtran), SMX (Calix), NEISL, & NDS.
Fiber Installation Tech / Broadband Tech / Network Construction
CenturyLink / Qwest Communications
01.2000 - 01.2023
- Installed and repaired Fiber Optic Internet and DSL high speed internet service for residential and business customers, including inside wiring, CPE configuration, modem Wi-Fi setup, and authentication. Used tools such as power meters, optical scopes, fiber cleaning kits, HST-3000, volt/ohm meters, Poll-DSLAM, ASSIA, FORTE, and LB View.
- Spliced and rehabilitated aerial and underground cables and terminals; interpreted prints, prepared cables, weatherproofed/encapsulated splices, and installed terminals to industry standards.
Service Technician / Cable Television Installation Tech
Cox Communications / TCI
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Installed and repaired analog and digital cable television services for residential and commercial customers, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and company standards.
- Connected services from CATV tap to converter/TV, performed RF signal testing, leakage detection, and fault isolation using signal level meters, toners, and volt-ohm meters.
- Applied safe pole climbing and ladder techniques while maintaining high safety standards.
Aviation Systems Repairer (33R/33V)
United States Army
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Maintained and repaired avionics and electronic systems on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground control stations, and Side Looking Airborne Radar onboard Grumman OV-1D Mohawk aircraft.
- Diagnosed and resolved faults in wiring harnesses, gyros, servos, transducers, signal processors, receivers/transmitters, and waveguides using schematics, block diagrams, technical manuals, and wiring lists.
- Restored systems to full operational specifications, supporting mission-critical aviation operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Lawton, OKContinuing Education - Electronics Technology AAS
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Fusion splicing
- Fiber optic testing
- OTDR operation
- Fault isolation
- Network troubleshooting
- Optical network design
- Signal loss analysis
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Project management
Certification
- Fiber Optic Splicing Program – Lumen Technologies
- GPON FTTH Installation and Maintenance – CenturyLink
- DSL Installation and Troubleshooting – CenturyLink
- Basic Cable Splicing – Qwest Communications
- Service Technician / Digital Cable Installation / Installer Tech – Cox Communications/TCI
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Repairer / Aviation Systems Repairer / Radar Sensor Repairer, Electronics Training: AC/DC Circuits, Semiconductors, Digital Circuits, Communications Electronics, Microprocessors – U.S. Army
- Partial coursework toward AAS in Electronics Technology – Cameron University, Cochise College, City Colleges of Chicago
Timeline
Fiber Technician II: Fiber Splicing / Network Construction: Fiber Splicing
Forged Fiber 37 (AT&T Subsidiary) / Lumen Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Fiber Installation Tech / Broadband Tech / Network Construction
CenturyLink / Qwest Communications
01.2000 - 01.2023
Service Technician / Cable Television Installation Tech
Cox Communications / TCI
01.1996 - 01.2000
Aviation Systems Repairer (33R/33V)
United States Army
01.1990 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Continuing Education - Electronics Technology AAS
City Colleges of Chicago