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Ryan J. Grass

Ste. Genevieve,MO

Summary

I have worked in the Telecommunications field for my entire 23 year career. I knew at 18 that I wanted to work in telecom and have stayed in the field progressing my knowledge and skills. I am very interested in sharing my knowledge and skills with those interested in starting a career in fiber optics and telecom.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Technician III

Lumen Technologies
02.2001 - Current
  • Installation of network equipment
  • DC power cabling, termination, and testing
  • Customer circuit installation and testing ranging from DS1 to 100G waves
  • OTDR testing and troubleshooting
  • Fiber path FQA certification
  • Training new hires on installation techniques, troubleshooting, day to day operations and paperwork
  • Work with direct facing customers on troubleshooting and circuit handoffs
  • Maintained a 200 mile fiber route with over 30 sites for over 18 years
  • Operated a cable locater for MO one call tickets for over 18 years
  • Maintain database of circuit information and fiber routes
  • Assisted in restoring over 100 fiber outages and damages
  • On call rotation for 23 years

Installer (part Time)

B&D Telecom Inc.
01.2002 - Current
  • Voice and data cabling, termination, testing, and certification
  • Fiber optic cable installation, termination, splicing and testing
  • Network equipment installation and troubleshooting
  • Installation and maintenance of telephone and paging systems
  • Security system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring
  • Surveillance system installation and maintenance
  • Ordering equipment and material for jobs
  • Billing, receiving, and Quickbooks work
  • Train and run a group of technicians on job sites
  • Writing quotes for possible jobs

Installer

Square One Electronics
05.1999 - 02.2001
  • Low voltage cabling and termination
  • Fiber optic cabling and termination
  • Troubleshooting and repair of networks and telephone systems

Electrician/Appliance Delivery

Marzuco Electric
05.1997 - 05.1999
  • Residential electrical rough in device installation
  • Appliance delivery and installation

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Telecommunications Technology

Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
05.1999

Skills

  • Self motivated to do the job to the best of my ability without supervision
  • Manage and mentor a team of technicians to assist with training and day to day operations
  • Well versed in fiber optic technology and low voltage with over 23 years experience

Certification

  • Certified BICSI installer from 2000 to 2002
  • FOA CFOT Certification on 4/8/24

Timeline

Installer (part Time)

B&D Telecom Inc.
01.2002 - Current

Operations Technician III

Lumen Technologies
02.2001 - Current

Installer

Square One Electronics
05.1999 - 02.2001

Electrician/Appliance Delivery

Marzuco Electric
05.1997 - 05.1999

Associate of Applied Science - Telecommunications Technology

Jefferson College

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