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Steven Ruzzo

PAWLING,NY

Summary

Results-driven Advance Technician with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and technical support. Proven abilities in project coordination, troubleshooting complex network designs, and leading technical teams while ensuring timely installation of services. Successfully directed site installations, enhancing operational efficiency. Currently enhancing project management skills through online training. Eager to leverage expertise and collaborative approach to drive excellence in a Jr Project Manager role.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Advance Telecommunications Technician

AlticeUSA/Lightpath
01.2001 - Current
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Efficiently troubleshot fiber-optic connections resulting in quicker restoration of services following outages.
  • Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.

Systems Operations Technician

Prism Communication Services
07.1999 - 01.2001

• Build switch translations for local and long distance subscribers.
• Perform cross-connects at Prism co-locations.
• Perform metallic line testing.
• Perform remote troubleshooting and diagnostics through laptop dial-up port.
• Troubleshoot and repair Nortel Xylan Omniswitches.
• Troubleshoot and test circuits of different speeds (DS3, DS1, DS0)
• Troubleshoot Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL).
• Provide technical support for field-service technicians.
• Organize & coordinate vendor meetings.
• Responsible for coordinating and delegating work to new technicians.

Tech Specialist 3

MCI Telecommunications
07.1993 - 07.1999

•Install, test and troubleshoot point to point data circuits.
• Troubleshoot and test circuits of different speeds (DS-3, DS-1, DS-0).
• Provide technical support for pre and post installation issues.
• Organize and coordinate domestic interfacing with the connecting carriers and other
MCI terminals.
• Perform installation, wiring and testing of voice and data equipment ranging from
multiplexes, channel banks, DSX jack fields and DXC's cross-connect systems.
• Perform maintenance, upgrading and backups of DXC-1/0.
• Assist in provisioning various circuit types.
• Responsible for coordinating and delegating daily work schedules to new technicians

Education

Electronics Technician Diploma - Electronics Technician

DeVry University
Woodbridge, NJ
05-1989

Telecommunications

Global Knowledge
Morristown, NJ

Skills

    Routine Inspections

    Verbal and Written Communication

    File and Record Maintenance

    Heavy Lifting

    Troubleshooting and Diagnosis

    Attention to Detail

    User Training

    Network Configuration

    Flexible Schedule

    People’s Skills

    Problem Resolution

    Supervision & Leadership

    Organizational Skills

    Critical Thinking

    Customer Service

    Computer Skills

    Planning & Organizing

    Good Work Ethic

    Reliable & Trustworthy

    Team Building

    Maintenance & Repair

    Friendly, Positive Attitude

Timeline

Advance Telecommunications Technician

AlticeUSA/Lightpath
01.2001 - Current

Systems Operations Technician

Prism Communication Services
07.1999 - 01.2001

Tech Specialist 3

MCI Telecommunications
07.1993 - 07.1999

Electronics Technician Diploma - Electronics Technician

DeVry University

Telecommunications

Global Knowledge
Steven Ruzzo