Mihir Patel

Experienced Data Center & Telecommunications Infrastructure Technician specializing in high-volume fiber optic deployments, low-voltage network builds, and complex system administration. Demonstrated expertise in single-mode and multimode fusion splicing, armored fiber cable pulling, OTDR/power meter testing, end-to-end cable certification, and troubleshooting in active data center environments. Skilled in reading electrical blueprints, construction drawings, and cabling matrix schedules while adhering to strict site safety standards.

Flexible and dependable professional accustomed to rotating shift schedules (nights and weekends) and high-density, mission-critical installation projects.

Data Center Fiber & Telecommunications Technician at HDP Network Solutions (2024-04 – Present)

• High-Volume Fiber Deployment: Lead and support high-density fiber optic installation across multi-hall data center environments, managing armored fiber cable pulling, overhead ladder tray routing, and floor entry paths.
• Precision Fusion Splicing: Execute low-loss fusion splices on thousands of single-mode and multimode fiber strands, ensuring strict adherence to decibel loss tolerances for high-speed network backbones.
• OTDR & Certification Testing: Operate OTDR meters, optical power meters, and visual fault locators (VFL) to analyze traces, measure insertion loss, pinpoint fiber macro-bends or faults, and archive pass/fail test reports.
• Connector Cleaning & Inspection: Inspect end-faces using video fiber inspection scopes and perform meticulous cleaning protocols to prevent signal degradation prior to final patching.
• Documentation & Labeling: Read complex construction drawings, floor plans, and fiber schedules to accurately terminate, sequence, and label connections according to project standards.
• Shift & Site Operations: Adapt seamlessly to rotating shift operations (including nights and weekends) while maintaining continuous productivity and safety compliance in active construction zones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with project managers, general contractors, and electrical trades on-site to resolve routing conflicts and deliver project milestones on time.

Telecommunications Equipment Technician at DTS Comm Inc (2022-12 – 2024-03)

• Equipment Deployment: Installed, maintained, and decommissioned low-voltage telecommunications equipment, cellular repeaters, mobile radio units, and network hardware across commercial facilities.
• OS & Software Provisioning: Configured operating system parameters, assigned static IP addresses, installed custom software utilities, and verified stable internet access.
• Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnosed complex technical faults using multi-meters, tone generators, and network testing tools; repaired damaged cabling and replaced faulty modular components.
• Inventory & Reporting: Maintained comprehensive records of hardware serial numbers, client configurations, and physical site installation logs for quality assurance audits.

Security Guard & Contractor Escort at Securtac Protection Service (2019-03 – Present)

• Facility Access Escort: Provided contractor supervision and security escort services within restricted technical areas at Scotiabank Arena and BMO Field.
• Safety Enforcement: Enforced access policies, site hazard protocols, and occupational health and safety standards during high-volume facility maintenance and construction.

Customer Service Representative at Esso Gas Station (2020-08 – 2020-12)

• Managed retail operations, point-of-sale transactions, and client inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Night Baker at Tim Hortons (2019-07 – 2019-11)

• Managed independent overnight shift operations, maintaining strict time management and production schedules.

Diploma in Computer Science – Centennial College