Sonny Tamirat
Rowlett
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Telecom Techinian
Verizon
11.2007 - Current
- DWDM, CWDM, GPON, Tellabs 81.x series, Ciena,Fujitsu, Cisco transport equipment
- Telecom rack build‑outs, power systems, grounding, and cable management,
- Fiber optic installation, and OTDR testing
- Copper (Cat5/6), coax, and fiber termination
- Signal loss troubleshooting and performance optimization
- Network equipment installation and provisioning
- Reading blueprints, schematics, and engineering documents
- OSP/ISP field work and site surveys
- Alarm, power, and environmental systems monitoring
- 24/7 on‑call support and incident response
- Project leadership & team mentorship
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Software Intern
Samsung Telecommunications
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Perform software and PRL download on Samsung wireless phone.
- Utilization of SAP database to research inventory to locate parts.
- Perform proper procedure on SAP to get the phones ready to be shipped.
- Received, stocked, filled and shipped customer orders.
- Utilizing Excel to document all the daily shipments
Field technician II
MCI WorldCom
11.1999 - 06.2004
- Commissioning and provisioning Nortel, Alcatel and Fujitsu OC192, OC48, OC3 and MOR amplifiers
- Implementing over build and conversion on existing systems
- Perform system Turn and Test using T-BIRD and Optical test sets
- Building a network using different vender equipment.
- Timing/Telemetry: GPS Timing Source, Symmetricom ST2, and DCD-523.
- Troubleshoot and rectify Nortel and Fujitsu traffic-bearing systems
Telecommunications technician II
MCI WorldCom
10.1997 - 05.1999
- Remote Software upgrade for Nortel Transmission equipment
- Co-ordinate field hardware upgrade with local operations
- Provide technical support to installation Technician crews and operations
- Co-ordinate and address any equipment problems with equipment venders
- Perform a detail documentation and rack face drawing of bay for field technician
- Configuring boards, shelves and racks using site view software
Network Technician II
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
09.1996 - 10.1997
- Perform routine tests of Fujitsu Lightwave Multiplexer products
- Configure systems for OC 3, OC 12, OC 48, DSO, DS1, DS3, T1 AND T3
- Use of TLI for provisioning equipment and setting up test stations
- Use of SONET analyzers, program pattern generators, error detectors, synthesizer level generator, frequency counters, optical attenuator and optical lightwave meters
- Determine proper specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams
- Prepare a test procedures for 150ADM, 600ADM, 2400 ADM, FDLC and FACTR
- Monitoring and documentation of alarms
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Networking
Richland College
Dallas, Texas, TX05-2006
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Sr Telecom Techinian
Verizon
11.2007 - Current
Software Intern
Samsung Telecommunications
06.2004 - 09.2007
Field technician II
MCI WorldCom
11.1999 - 06.2004
Telecommunications technician II
MCI WorldCom
10.1997 - 05.1999
Network Technician II
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
09.1996 - 10.1997
Associate of Science - Computer Networking
Richland College