TROY E. BUSH
Louisa,VA
Summary
Hands-on technician with a strong background in fiber optic and copper cabling, physical layer troubleshooting, and installation of network cabinets, trays, patch panels, and supporting hardware. Additional experience includes fiber routing, labeling, documentation, CCTV and DAS support, and preventive maintenance across indoor and field environments. Known for dependable execution, safe work habits, and clean installation standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Optic Technician
S&P Communications
10.2020 - 04.2026
- Installed, terminated, tested, and troubleshot fiber optic and copper cabling systems supporting enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Routed, labeled, patched, bundled, and dressed fiber and copper cabling, ensuring adherence to industry cabling standards and best practices for reliable network performance.
- Performed cable testing and troubleshooting using optical power meters, VFLs, and other diagnostic equipment to verify connectivity and identify faults.
- Supported large-scale infrastructure deployments for structured cabling, CCTV, DAS, telecommunications rooms, network cabinets, and equipment installations, ensuring seamless integration of systems.
- Conducted site surveys and documented existing infrastructure, providing essential data for deployment planning and efficient project execution.
- Installed and organized racks, cabinets, cable trays, grounding systems, and supporting infrastructure in commercial, healthcare, government, and educational environments.
- Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and installation teams to deliver projects on schedule and within quality standards.
Installer III
Team Fishel
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Performed fiber optic installation, fusion splicing, testing, repair, and maintenance for telecommunications network infrastructure.
- Worked extensively with single-mode and multimode fiber in aerial, underground, buried, and indoor environments.
- Operated EXFO and Sumitomo testing equipment to verify fiber continuity, identify faults, and support network troubleshooting.
- Installed and terminated copper and fiber cabling supporting enterprise network deployments.
- Installed wireless access points (WAPs), communications equipment, and structured cabling systems within commercial and data center environments.
- Assisted with rack installations, mounted equipment, routed cables, and upgraded infrastructure to support efficient network operations.
- Conducted equipment inspections and performed preventive maintenance to uphold installation quality and ensure reliable network performance.
- Adhered to installation procedures, safety standards, and quality control processes, consistently meeting project deadlines.
- Worked effectively in physically demanding field environments requiring lifting, climbing ladders, extended standing, and travel to customer locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monacan High School
Chesterfield, VASkills
- Fiber splicing
- Structured cabling
- Fiber terminations
- Network installation
- Network testing
- Physical troubleshooting
- Cable testing
- Fiber Network Troubleshooting
- Data center deployment
- Site surveys
- Network optimization
- Wireless installation
- Power measurement
- Fiber characterization
- Optical standards
- FTTx deployment
- Server Racks & Cabinets
- Transmission equipment
- Cabling standards
- Patch Panels
- Cable Management Systems
- Server Racks & Cabinets
- Rack mounting
- Enterprise Hardware Installation
- Network Equipment Installation
- Cable installation
- CAT5/CAT6/CAT6A Cabling
- Outside Plant Installation
- Network Bandwidth Management
- Loss testing
- Power measurement
- Equipment calibration
- OTDR operation
- Signal testing
- Fiber optic cleaning
- Fault isolation
- Rack and stack Installation
- Telecom infrastructure
- Network documentation
- Transmission equipment
- Outside Plant Installation
- Fault isolation
Personal Information
Title: INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY | DATA CENTER INSTALLATION | FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Ability to travel extensively to support infrastructure deployments
- Experience working in construction, telecommunications, and mission-critical environments
- Comfortable lifting equipment and performing installation work in data center settings
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
- Proven ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
Timeline
Fiber Optic Technician
S&P Communications
10.2020 - 04.2026
Installer III
Team Fishel
06.2018 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Monacan High School