Mark Barrow

Results-driven professional with hands-on experience in Inside Plant and Outside Plant including cable preparation, termination, fusion-splicing, testing, and troubleshooting. Track record of driving quality improvement through minimizing deficiencies. Proven ability to read and interpret system maps, test the integrity of fiber optic cables.

Experience with hands-on assembly and construction of FOSC, cabinets, patch panels, and splice boxes. Manual dexterity with a variety of hand and power tools.

Fibre Optic Department, Supervisor - Cable 72 - Ancaster, ON

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Evaluated the work to determine the required equipment. Trained new and existing technicians in procedure, requirements and craft, and how to maintain a minimum deficiencies. Sourced and purchased parts and supplies. Maintained records of all work in progress and completed.

Ledcor Technical Services - Milton, and Haldimand, ON

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Fibre Optic Technician Splicer - Ramkey Communications Inc. - Brantford, ON

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

Evaluated, troubleshoot, and verified fiber optic cables, splices, and connectors. Played a vital role in, upgrading, and relocating wall mount rack or floor standing open frame panels. Placed backboard as per service standards and installed floor standing cabinets, wall mounted panels, and fibre links, including upgrading FOSC, panels, and cabinets. Executed data line installation and termination, tested and certified with FLUKE DSX8000 for voice, data, AP, and security cameras.

• Performed Rogers Communications RFoG FTTH prepping and splicing FOSC at FDN's, and wiring the alarms for the OLT, testing and troubleshooting fibre network circuit issues
• First on new FTTH projects to audit work done, before starting to prep FOSC locations to Bell specifications, quickly, and accurately prior to splicers coming on site to begin splicing
• Attained optimal results by splicing trunk and distribution fibre cables into PLP FOSC, LCP, and panels.
• Restored service outages by testing fibre optic cables and correcting faults with other test equipment and Viavi Smart OTDR.
• Enabled the termination, testing, and documentation of fiber optic work while splicing NAP for inverse node; routed Cat5/6 and fibre optic cables test and certify, to meet customer requirements.
• Successfully upgraded commercial customers to two-way communications via CWDM component; worked on scheduled hot cut-over to avoid major service interruptions.

Fibre Optic Splicing Technician - Distinct Infrastructure Group - Etobicoke, ON

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

Spliced new PLP FOSC, CSP, and NAP for Ftth on OSP crew. Oversaw the development of efficient working and protect rings while installing bi-directional coupler. Operated road moves and live fibre cut-over as per company requirements.

Enabled the identification of fibres from ribbon or loose tube cables. Created, spliced, tested, and troubleshoot Bell Mega between CO and various FPPA while recording traces through the use of EXFO Max Tester. Ribbonized loose tube fibres for ribbon splicing and de-ribbonize ribbons for single-mode fusion splicing.

Labeled and numbered cables, tubes, and trays and supported the documentation of all work done. Carried out aerial, handhold, and manhole work.

• Assured the resolution of any fibre faults by deploying OTDR and other diagnosis devices.
• Trained other technicians in the use and method of cleaning and maintaining fusion splicers and cleavers.
• Terminated cables into a variety of plastic and metal PLP FOSC while counting fibres to isolate the fibre to be spliced.
• Installed new cabling and ISO joint in MDUs for ISP, spliced fibre optic cables from plans into LCP, ACCUM, Ports, NAP, and transition boxes, and evaluated and repaired deficiencies, as well as EMT and PVC conduits.
• Calculated fibre to track 2k signal by applying fitel live fibre identifier.
• Ensured the smooth running of new cables in Bell CO from FMS bay to FDI in the vault, fan-out ribbons into FDI trays, and built FDI in CO vault.

CATV Installation Technician - Ramkey Communications Inc. - Brantford, ON

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

Leveraged a blend of technical skills in installing drops and risers for TV, internet, and home phone services. Troubleshoot and repaired diverse problems related to CATV, internet, telephone, alarm, and intercom. Organized, wired, and provisioned WiFi, cable internet, and multimedia networks. Executed phone wiring to alarm and intercom connection.

• Operated and dealt with trouble calls to ensure maximum customer stratification.
• Checked a coaxial cable and recorded test results to establish the presence of potential faults.
• Drove sales growth by promoting additional communication services and products.
• Inspected equipment and measured signals to identify and resolve issues.

Field Installation Technician - Jamesway Incubator Company Inc. - Cambridge, ON

Professional Practice - Ontario Association of Certified Electronics Technician & Technologist

Diploma - Electronics Engineering Technology - DeVry Institute of Technology

Instrumentation Technology Program - Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology