Richard Gaskins
McDonough,GA
Summary
Fiber optic splicer with various backgrounds in telecommunications infrastructure and electrical. A diverse background with years of experience, looking to apply abilities with a common goal in a company I can grow in. As As well as increase knowledge, work ethic, and experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
technicain
Aerotek
Atlanta, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Maintained and repaired cabling infrastructure, ensuring reliable communication services.
- Installed cabling systems for voice, data, and video communications.
- Collaborated with technicians on large-scale projects, contributing to timely project completions.
- Constructed new fiber runs to establish customer connections.
- Provided technical support for customer fiber optic inquiries, resolving issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
Project Supervisor
Miller Electric Company
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Installed fiber optic and copper network infrastructure, including closet build outs, conduit/raceway pathways, and conducted testing/labeling for project completion.
- Performed minor electrical terminations and troubleshot outlets, switches, and lights to ensure functionality.
- Documented job expenses and completion notes, providing timely reports with accompanying photos of completed work.
Telecommmunication Technician
Eckardt electric
Chamblee, GA
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed low voltage wiring and infrastructure cabling for lighting controls, fire alarm, and telecom systems.
- Perform adds, moves, and changes in Cox data centers and office environment using fiber optics and copper cabling.
- Installed new wiring and components for lighting control and fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Created structured pathways for cabling routes using pipe, fire stop sleeves, and j-hooks to optimize installation efficiency.
Telecommunications Technician
Cleveland electric
Atlanta, GA
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Expanded network infrastructure using fiber optic and copper cabling to increase data center capacity.
- Tested and troubleshot cable runs, splicing fiber optics for both temporary and permanent applications.
- Data center buildout and cable infrastructure installation on google data center.
- Constructed closets and data rooms, installing fiber optic housings and copper patch panels to enhance infrastructure buildouts.
- Telecom infrastructure update at concourses at the hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport.
Fiber Optic Technician
Comtrak services inc
Lithonia, GA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained high volume traffic by incorporating fiber optic splitters, expanding fiber optic cabling usage.
- Use of exfo otdr cwdm and dwdm channels to verify cable loss and length back to head end units.
- Installed fiber housing in customer units, ensuring final installation and accurate labeling of frequencies.
- Entered and incorporated splice enclosures for customer use, enhancing connectivity for new clients using charter or Cox infrastructure.
Telecommunications Technician
Cleveland electric
Atlanta, GA
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Installed complete infrastructure wiring and built telecommunications closets to support operational needs.
- Infrastructure cabling using fiber optics and copper cabling at Baxter medical facilities.
- Providing pathways by j-hooks, pipes, or ladder racks for cable to be terminated and tested.
- Constructed closet build outs using plywood backboards, racks, and cabinets to optimize cable management.
- Tested and labeled cables, and updated prints with red line drawings to ensure accurate project documentation.
Electric Substation Helper
Service electric company
Atlanta, GA
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Expanded power substation in Statesboro, Georgia.
- Prepared concrete pads for bus system installation and reinforced existing metal framework to support expansion.
- Added poles, bus system, and transformers to existing power grid for lesser voltage feed from substation.
- Tied in all factors of the expansion with 750 gauge cabling.
- Also helped with fiber optic patch cables in a few other substations upgrades.
Telecommunications Technician
Inglett and Stubbs international
Smyrna, Afghanistan
12.2009 - 11.2012
- Installed fiber optic networks for US and NATO infrastructures at bases in Kandahar and Jalalabad, Afghanistan, supporting military communication operations.
- Spliced and terminated fiber optic networks for base-wide communications, enhancing connectivity for all units on site.
- Installed fiber backbone with manholes, handholds, and concrete duct banks around airfield, facilitating reliable infrastructure for operations.
- Terminated and spliced end users to the head end vaults for unit and military use for communications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morrow high school
Morrow, GA06-1994
Skills
- Copper and fiber optic testing
- Fiber splicing
- Cable testing
- Low-voltage systems
- Network Infrastructure
- Copper installation
- Conduit installation
- Low voltage troubleshooting
- Telecommunications
- Blueprint reading
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Certification
- fiber optic assocation technician
Timeline
technicain
Aerotek
08.2025 - Current
Project Supervisor
Miller Electric Company
01.2021 - 06.2025
Telecommmunication Technician
Eckardt electric
06.2019 - 04.2020
Telecommunications Technician
Cleveland electric
02.2017 - 01.2019
Fiber Optic Technician
Comtrak services inc
08.2016 - 08.2017
Telecommunications Technician
Cleveland electric
11.2014 - 11.2015
Electric Substation Helper
Service electric company
09.2013 - 01.2014
Telecommunications Technician
Inglett and Stubbs international
12.2009 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Morrow high school