HENRY C.GARRETT, JR.

 [email protected]


KEY WORDS

SONET, OC3, OC12, OC48, OC192, T1, T3, DS0, DS1, DS3,
Tellabs Titan 5500 DACS, Frame Relay, ATM, CSU, DSU, Multiplexer

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the telecommunications field in troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation of telecommunications equipment or similar.

EMPLOYMENT

4/2001-6/2001            BTI Telecom                                         Raleigh, NC
Switch Techniciann
*Tested and turned up DS0, DS1/T1, DS3/T3 circuits.
*Installed and configured DMT-300 M13 multiplexers.
*Turned up circuits in a DEC-600 telephone switch.
*Configured software cross-connects in a 1/0 DACS.
*Opened trouble tickets with telco when circuits failed initial testing.n
*Worked with provisioners to ensure that database records of circuit designs were accurate.

1/2001 -3/2001         MCI-Worldcom                                      Cary, NC
Network Engineer
* Restored circuits ranging from T-3 to OC-3 using remote diagnostic tools.
* Configured and rerouted circuits in the broadband switches, which consisted of Alcatel 1631, and Tellabs Titan 5500.
* Used Nortel Software to perform fault isolation on the SONET   backbone.
* Escalated severe outages to upper management and second and third level as required.                                                       
8/1997 -1/2001        US Air Force                               RAF Molesworth, England
Communications Systems Controller
* Install, maintain, and configure fiber optic transmission equipment, modems, CSU/DSU's, Cisco routers, multiplexers, and hubs.
* Maintain and configure FORE Systems ASX-1000 ATM switch, FORE Systems Powerhub 8000, N.E.T. Promina 800 Multi-Service   Access Platform, time division multiplexers, and pulse code modulators.
* Troubleshoot DS-0 - OC-3 circuits using TTC Fireberd 6000 or T-Berd 224 communications analyzer, and o-scopes.
* Used HP-Openview to monitor the base LAN for alarms.
* Fabricate and maintain in house cabling.
* Coordinate scheduled LAN/WAN maintenance with customers to minimize mission impact.
* Maintain and configure Lucent/AT&T DPAS switch in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) policies and procedures.
* Provide training to new personnel on established policies and procedures.
* Maintain fiber optic cabling, fiber optic transmission equipment, and fiber optic multiplexers connecting users to the LAN and WAN. 


EDUCATION

2/1997 - 8/1997        Keesler Air Force BaseBilouxi,MS
U.S. Air Force Technical Controller (640 hours)
Principles-centered training relating to radio and wire telecommunication equipment, systems, and circuits.
Procedures and facilities for monitoring circuits and analyzing their performance. Techniques and standards relating to checking signals to ensure acceptable quality and serve as a basis for predicting and preventing or correcting circuit deterioration or system malfunctions.
Electronic principles, codes, equipment, and operation; principles and features of Defense Switched Network (DSN); system analysis and troubleshooting techniques; computer principles and digital techniques; and control and coordination facilities and procedures.

9/1992 - 5/1993       Raritan Valley Community CollegeSomerville, NJ
A.A.S. Management Information Systems. (30 Semester Hours)
 Completed 30 semester hours towards A.A.S. degree focusing on Business management and information systems.


SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Top Secret/SCI based on special security background investigation.