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Ted McCool

Riverton,Wyoming

Summary

Accomplished ISP Engineer III with a proven track record at Charter Communications, adept in network optimization and leading large-scale projects that impacted 500,000 homes. Expert in fiber optic technology and vendor management, I spearheaded major infrastructure overhauls and team leadership, ensuring seamless service transitions and optimizing bandwidth for future growth.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ISP Engineer III

Charter Communications
01.1998 - Current
  • I played a key role in overseeing the Outside Plant project supervision for three comprehensive plant rebuilds across multiple cities, focusing on various cable infrastructures
  • This effort impacted approximately 500,000 homes through the complete restructuring of numerous hubs and tower sites, alongside the coordination of contract labor
  • I collaborated closely with system developers to provide integrated cable, phone, and internet services, all running concurrently on a two-way microwave network
  • Additionally, I successfully migrated from an outdated BEQ SDV platform to a new MSP SDV system overnight across multiple hubs by remotely programming the complete SDV lineup, ensuring continuity and uninterrupted service in the Inland Empire of California
  • Furthermore, I seamlessly integrated narrowcast SDV and Video On Demand technologies into a DOCSIS/CCAP platform, optimizing bandwidth for future services
  • I managed four complete hub collapses from initiation to completion, overseeing all quotes, bids, and contract labor
  • Currently, I am working through the process of multiple headend rebuilding projects across the state of Wyoming

Military Signal Corps Telecom Project Manager

Access Logic
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Managed a team of Engineers for the Government while maintaining a 24 hour on-call Crypto communication headend that connected military bases (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Fort Shafter, Johnston Atoll and Kaneohe Bay USMC) within the island of Oahu, Hawaii and Mainland, United States

Engineer Specialist

Kelly Cable
Colorado Springs, United States
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Worked directly with NORAD and local governments installing communication networks in Cheyenne Mountain and Denver International Airport

Project Manager

SS Collider
Waxahachie, Texas
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Responsible for the Low Voltage Electrical Communication Network Team along with maintaining engineering documents and electrical change orders associated with the development of the Superconducting Super Collider

OSP Maintenance/Post Wire

Mile High Cable Vision
Denver, Colorado
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Installed cable systems in High-Rise buildings and custom RF Broadcast installs

Installation Supervisor

Mile High Cable Vision
Boulder, Colorado
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Developed and implemented a QC system that set industry standards for all installs state wide
  • Provided essential leadership and technical expertise during a FCC cable plant shutdown

Area Manager

Mile High Cable Vision
North Denver, Colorado
01.1985 - 01.1990
  • Managed a team of 85 employees and supervisors, overseeing daily cable operations in North Denver

Education

Mount San Jacinto Community College - Network Technologies, Human Resources and Computer Science

Mount San Jacinto Community College
California
01.2004

Southern College SAU - Seminary School, Network Technologies

Southern College SAU
Tennessee
01.1985

Edison State College of Southwest Florida - Business Law, Religious Studies

Edison State College of Southwest Florida
01.1984

High School -

Pomona High School
Arvada, Colorado
01.1983

Skills

  • Network optimization
  • Configuration management
  • Network design
  • Fiber optic technology
  • Network security
  • IP routing protocols
  • Data center operations
  • Infrastructure planning and design
  • Wide area network optimization
  • Vendor management

Certification

  • Seminary Ordination and Family Counseling
  • CompTIA A+
  • Windows NT
  • Microsoft Workgroups Cert
  • Master CNE
  • JAVA & Internet Hypertext Protocol
  • NCTI – Installer, Advanced Installer and System Technician
  • SCTE – BDS, BTS, BTCS and DVEP
  • SCTE – Director, Desert Chapter

Awards And Volunteer Work

  • Multiple Employee of the Month awards Mile High Cablevision 1985-1990
  • Most Valuable Employee TCI Cable May 1998
  • Employee of the Quarter TCI Cable April - June 1998
  • Runner up for Employee of the Year TCI Cable 1998
  • Employee of the Quarter Adelphia January - March 2003
  • SCTE Most Improved Chapter 2009 and 2018
  • Susan G Komen – Walk for a Cure 2012 - 2017
  • Feed the Homeless – Yuba City Men’s Outreach 2016, 2017 and 2019
  • Downtowner’s – Board Member Riverton Wyoming 2021 – Present
  • Riverton City Council Candidate – 2024 Election Season

Timeline

ISP Engineer III

Charter Communications
01.1998 - Current

Military Signal Corps Telecom Project Manager

Access Logic
01.1993 - 01.1998

Engineer Specialist

Kelly Cable
01.1990 - 01.1993

Project Manager

SS Collider
01.1990 - 01.1993

OSP Maintenance/Post Wire

Mile High Cable Vision
01.1985 - 01.1990

Installation Supervisor

Mile High Cable Vision
01.1985 - 01.1990

Area Manager

Mile High Cable Vision
01.1985 - 01.1990

Mount San Jacinto Community College - Network Technologies, Human Resources and Computer Science

Mount San Jacinto Community College

Southern College SAU - Seminary School, Network Technologies

Southern College SAU

Edison State College of Southwest Florida - Business Law, Religious Studies

Edison State College of Southwest Florida

High School -

Pomona High School

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