My Resume

Timothy McCall

Bethlehem, CT.

Skilled, versatile telecommunications technology professional with more than 14 years of diversified experience and a commitment to profitable innovation seeks to promote optimal service and cost efficiency as a Telecommunications Field Technician.

• Extensive capabilities with a wide range of operations; expertise includes deployment and project coordination.

• Organized and dedicated, with excellent customer-relations and interpersonal skills.

• Efficient worker with proven problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Traffic Utility Person, City of XXXXXXXXX CT. Sept. 2005 - Present

Provide City-Wide support for ongoing operations and functionality of traffic-control systems. Operate Versalift 28’ Bucket-Truck. Provide support to other departments as needed.

Independent Contractor, Apogee Satellite Services LLC, Waterbury, CT. April. 2003 - Sept. 2005

Manage all aspects of day-to-day contracting consultancy. Provide Installation and Maintenance services for DirecTV, DirecWay product lines. Extensive Customer Contact, Scheduling and Wiring Installation Activities.

Project Manager, Construction Quality Control, Loxahatchee, FL Aug. 2001 - Apr. 2003

Provide Project Management for installation of supporting infrastructure for South Florida Data, Telecom and Co-location Facilities Clients. Assist with pre-sales and closing activities for facility-development contracts.

Network Operations Manager, Terremark Worldwide Inc, Miami, FL Nov. 2000 - Aug. 2001

Manage all aspects of 120,000 sq. ft telecommunications and co-location facility. Reviewed and validated Telcordia critical operational and service delivery methods and procedures. Developed initial technical operations organization. Supervised staff in new facility and staffed operations in interim facility.

Senior Site Technician, Level 3 Communications, Miami, FL July 1999 - Nov. 2001

Supported 50,000 sq. ft. telecommunications facility, supervised staff, and provided services on T-1, DS-3, OC-3, 12, 48, 192, and Ethernet systems. Supported nationwide co-location clients and worked with in-house engineers, consultants, and sales staff.

Switch / Network Technician, MFS/Worldcom, Inc., Miami, FL June 1997 - July 1999

Coordinated and executed installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment including T-3, T-1, and Ericsson AXE-10 systems. Provided services and support for provision of local dial tone services.

Switch / Site Manager, World Telecommunications Services Inc., Miami, FL Oct. 1996 - Apr. 1997

Provided all levels of support to ensure continuous operation of international telecommunications switching facility. Ordered, tested, installed, and implemented Feature Group "D" Services from BellSouth, and established Switch CLLI, Point Codes, ACNA and ACTL with Bellcore and BellSouth. Prepared, implemented and continuously updated complex international translations based on least-cost routing.

Switch / Site Manager, Athena International, LLC., Denver, CO June 1995 - Oct. 1996

Managed telecommunications network, ensuring continuous operation of domestic and international switching facility. Evaluated equipment and services for domestic and international markets, working closely with service providers, equipment vendors, and sales and implementation staff. Migrated Siemens DCO Switch System from In-Band to SS7 enabled facility. Reported on network utilization and costs.

Switch Manager / Field Technician, Telstar Communications, Inc., Detroit, MI Feb. 1993 - May 1995

Ensured continuous operation of regional telecommunications switching facility by providing multi-level support. Assisted operations manager in coordinating projects. Installed, programmed, and maintained Mitel dialing equipment for 500+ accounts. Recognized as technician of the month 8 times in 16 months.

Previous experience includes:

United States Marine Corps - Honorable Discharge; Served with multi-national peacekeeping force in Beirut, Lebanon. Awards include Marine Expeditionary Medal and Naval Unit Commendation.

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EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Telecommunications, University Of Denver (GPA: 3.6/4.0)

Project Management and Leadership Courses, Barry University, Miami, FL (GPA: 4.0)

Certificate in Electronics Technology, Technical Careers Institute, West Haven, CT

TECHNICAL SKILLS LISTING

Certifications and Technologies:

Traffic Signals, (Certified): International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level 1

Wiring, (Certified): Connecticut State Licensed Low Voltage Contractors License (L5)

Antennas and Transmitters, (Certified): Connecticut State Licensed Limited Dish and Antenna Technician (V4)

Telecommunications Facilities, Operations, Administration and Maintenance: Expert

Co-location Facilities, Operations, Administration and Maintenance: Expert

Cisco Global Product Support, Core (GPSQ), (Certified): Intermediate

Cisco Global Product Support, DSL Technology (GPSQ), (Certified): Intermediate

Cisco Global Product Support, Optical Safety (GPSQ), (Certified): Intermediate

Cisco Global Product Support, Wireless LAN Fundamentals (GPSQ), (Certified): Intermediate

Cisco Global Product Support, Wireless LAN Aironet (GPSQ), (Certified): Intermediate

Siemens DCO-CS, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (Certified): Expert

Siemens FFP, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Siemens EWSD, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Ericsson AXE-10, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (Certified): Intermediate

Nortel DMS500, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Lucent 5ESS, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Lucent DDM2000, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Lucent MaxTNT, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Fujitsu FLM-2400, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Fujitsu FLM-600, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Alcatel DML-3x50, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Alcatel 1630 DACS, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Alcatel 1631 DACS, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Alcatel 1633 DACS, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Tellabs Titan 5500 DACS, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Marconi/RelTec DISC*S, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (Certified): Expert

ADC Next Generation Fiber Optic Distribution Frame, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

ADC FiberGuide Raceway System, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

Cognitronics McIAS Voice Announcement Systems, Install, Test, Turn-up, Ops, Admin & Maint. (OJT): Expert

CSU/DSU’s, Adtran, Westell, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maint. (OJT): Expert

Commercial Audio and Paging Systems, Amplifiers, 70 volt distribution wiring (OJT): Intermediate

DirecWay Commercial and Residential Satellite Internet Systems, DW4020 and DW6000 (Certified): Expert

DirecTV Commercial and Residential Satellite Television Systems, Level 3, Commercial (Certified): Expert

Satellite Broadcasting Communications Association (SBCA) Level 2 Trainer (Certified)

Access Control Systems - Software House (Tyco Systems) Galaxy Control Systems (Certified): Intermediate

CCTV Systems - American Dynamics, Pelco, Intellex DVR (OJT), RepWorks (Certified): Intermediate

Mitel Auto Dialer Installation (OJT): Expert

Power Generation, Backup and Distribution Systems, Operations, Administration and Maint. (OJT): Expert

Standby Generators (CAT, Onan, Hi-Tec), Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

DC Power Systems (Liebert UPS), Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

DC Battery Plants (Exide), Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Lorain/Marconi, Battery Distribution Fuse Board (BDFB) Install, Test, Ops, Admin and Maint (OJT): Expert

Hendry Fuse Panels, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maint. (OJT): Expert

Alarm and Intrusion Detection Systems (FBI), Installation, Testing and Administration (OJT): Intermediate

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Fire Detection and Suppression Systems (Halon, FM200), Operations, Admin and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Panasonic EMMS PBX, Installation, Testing and Administration (OJT): Intermediate

AT&T Merlin PBX, Installation, Testing and Administration (OJT): Intermediate

Home-Automation Systems (Unity): Intermediate

Relay Rack Installation (OJT): Expert

Equipment Cabinet Installation: Expert

Ladder Rack Installation: Intermediate

POTS, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

DS-0, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

Frame Relay, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

56k DDS, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

DS-1, (B8ZS, AMI/D4) Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maint. (Certified): Expert

DS-3, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (Certified): Expert

OC-3, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

OC-12, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

OC-48, Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

OC-192 (Nortel OPTera), Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maint. (OJT): Intermediate

66 Block, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

RJ-11, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

RJ-45, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

CAT5, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

RG59, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

RG6, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

Fiber, Installation, Test and Turn-up (OJT): Expert

SS7 - A-Links Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Expert

SS7 - D-Links Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OJT): Intermediate

Feature Group “D” Circuits Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maint. (OJT): Expert

Feature Group “B” Circuits Installation, Test, Turn-up, Operations, Administration and Maint. (OJT): Intermediate

CLLI Code Ordering and Assignment (OJT): Intermediate

ASR (Access Service Request) Ordering (OJT): Intermediate

Software and Operating Systems:

Windows XP: Expert, Microsoft Word: Expert, Microsoft Project: Expert, Microsoft Excel: Expert

Microsoft Power Point: Expert, Microsoft Access: Intermediate, Visio: Intermediate, Adobe Acrobat: Expert

Remedy OSS/BSS: Expert, UNIX, (Redhat, Solaris): Intermediate, Cisco IOS: Intermediate

HyperTerminal: Expert, ProComm Plus: Expert, System Terminal and Console Access: Expert

Test Equipment:

Acterna/T-Berd, 224/310, FireBerd 6000 Test Set (Certified): Expert

Digital LightWave Test Set (Certified): Expert

Sage 930A Test Set, 105 Responder Tests (OJT): Expert

Centest 550 (OJT): Intermediate

OTDR (OJT): Intermediate

LiteSource (OJT): Intermediate

LiteMeter (OJT): Intermediate

Bird Dog Satellite Signal Acquisition Meter (OJT): Expert

Digital Volt/Ohm Meter (OJT): Expert

AmpMeter (OJT): Expert

Protocol Analyzer (OJT): Intermediate

Field Strength Meter (OJT): Intermediate

Spectrum Analyzer (OJT): Intermediate

Z-Meter (OJT): Intermediate

Digital Logic Probe (OJT): Intermediate

Oscilloscope (OJT): Intermediate

Information on Fontanelles Separation Surgery

I had Fontanelles Separation Surgery in 1964 when I was 2 years old... My Mom was fond of telling me throughout my childhood and beyond that "we ate chicken" to pay for my operation and that if I didn't have the operation that I would have grown up retarded and died by the time I was 25.........

Definition of Craniosynostosis

A congenital (present at birth) disorder in which premature closure

of the sutures (gaps) on the skull results in an abnormally shaped

head. The severity of symptoms and shape of the skull depend on which

bones are affected. Synostosis means a union of adjacent bones.

Premature ossification of a suture, or synostosis, is sometimes

attributed to intrauterine restraint of head growth by twinning

or by early engagement of the head in the pelvis.

It is commonly seen in craniofacial disorders such as Crouzon, Apert,

Pfeiffer, or Saethrre-Chotzen syndromes, or in the setting of fetal

exposure to phenytoin, valproic acid, or other teratogens. Most often,

however, there is no identifiable cause. Sporadic cases typically

involve a single suture; syndromic cases typically demonstrate more

complex, multi-sutural involvement, often bilateral coronal synostosis.

Synonyms include: craniostenosis, plagiocephaly, scaphocephaly, and trigonocephaly.

Description of Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis consists of deformities of the skull resulting

from premature closure of the gaps, or sutures, between the skull

bones.

Most cases of craniosynostosis occur in a family with no history

of the condition and children with craniosynostosis are otherwise

healthy and have normal intelligence.

Normally, the bones of the skull are not joined at birth, allowing

the head to grow evenly. In individuals with craniosynostosis, the

sutures where the skull bones meet have closed, or close prematurely.

As a result, the expanding skull bones grow abnormally, and the

abnormal skull shape becomes more pronounced as the infant grows.

The shape is dependent on which sutures have closed, and various

abnormalities have specific names.

Acrocephaly, oxycephaly, turricephaly denote a pointed

(high) head, caused by the premature closure of all sutures.

Brachycephaly denotes an abnormally short, squat skull,

caused by the premature closure of the two coronal sutures,

which cross the top front portion of the skull, width-wise.

Dolichocephaly and scaphocephaly denote an abnormally long

front-to-back distance of the skull, caused when the sagittal suture,

which runs lengthwise along the top of the skull, is closed.

Sagittal synostosis (scaphocephaly) is the most common type.

It affects the main (sagittal) suture on the very top of the head.

The early closing forces the head to grow long and narrow, instead

of wide. Babies with this type of craniosynostosis tend to have a

broad forehead. It is more common in boys than girls.

Plagiocephaly denotes a somewhat lopsided, asymmetric, pointed

appearance, caused by premature closure of sutures that cross the

top of the skull widthwise (coronal sutures in the front, lambdoidal

sutures in the back), on only one side.

Trigonocephaly denotes a triangular shape at the top of the

skull, caused by the closing of the metopic suture, which runs

lengthwise along the top front of the skull, forward of the sagittal

suture and anterior fontanelle (the "soft spot" at the top front

portion of an infant's skull).

The expansion of the head is driven from within by growth of the

brain, and craniosynostosis causes deformity by restricting expansion

of the head in the dimension perpendicular to the affected suture.

Compensatory pressure by the growing brain results in expansion, or

bossing, in adjacent areas of the skull. The characteristic patterns

of deformity caused by synostosis of each individual suture are

readily recognized by the trained eye. Thus, physical examination

is the gold standard for evaluation of this problem.

Misinterpretation of skull radiographs and computed tomographic

(CT) scans is a common source of confusion and alarm for parents.

CT scanning of the skull and brain has a role principally for

surgical planning and to rule out any associated cerebral abnormality

or hydrocephalus, which are extremely uncommon in sporadic synostosis.

Without surgical intervention, the skull deformities caused by

craniosynostosis persist through life. Adults with untreated

craniosynostosis are easily recognizable. Sagittal synostosis

causes elongation and narrowing of the skull that can attain

grotesque proportions in childhood and are only partly mitigated

by normal enlargement of the facial skeleton and thickening of the

neck muscles later in life. Unilateral coronal synostosis causes

asymmetry of the forehead and orbits and rotation of the nose

that do not disappear with maturation. The natural history of

nonsyndromic metopic synostosis is uncertain. Older children

and adults with trigonocephaly are not seen, and some surgeons

have abandoned the treatment of this condition.

Of greater concern to parents than the persistence of deformity

into adulthood are social issues during the school years.

Children who are different in any way tend to become the objects

of ridicule and ostracism by their peers, and the skull deformities

caused by craniosynostosis do not escape the attention of schoolmates.

Parents are usually willing to subject their infant children to

surgery in order to remove obstacles to social integration, but

such an indication for surgery places heavy demands on the surgical

team with respect both to safety and aesthetic results. Treatment of craniosynostosis requires not only surgical expertise but also the

highest quality support in pediatric anesthesia and pediatric

intensive care.

The goal of the modern surgical treatment of craniosynostosis is

immediate correction of the skull deformity. In the past surgical

intervention was limited to synostectomy, so-called "reopening" of

the affected suture. The rationale for this approach was that removal

of the synostotic constraint on skull development would allow

subsequent brain growth to remodel the skull. Treatment by

synostectomy put a very high premium on early diagnosis, in order

to take maximal advantage of remaining brain growth potential.

However sound the theory may have been, the results were poor,

and contemporary surgeons have abandoned synostectomy in favor

of a variety of techniques for active remodeling of the skull.

Patients now look better in the recovery room. This shift in

surgical philosophy has been boosted by an explosion of new

instruments and materials that have allowed intervention not

at the earliest possible moment but at the point in skull

development mechanically most satisfactory for reconstruction.

Postponement of surgery until 6 to 9 months of age increases

the margin of safety as well.

Causes and Risk Factors of Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is estimated to occur in one in 2,000 live births.

The cause is unknown in most children. However, genetic syndromes

account for 10 to 20 percent of cases.

More than 50 craniosynostosis syndromes and more than 20 conditions

in which craniosynostosis is a secondary or occasional feature have

been described.

Craniosynostosis should not be confused with much more common, mild

changes in skull shape that result from prolonged periods in one

position. This condition is called positional skull flattening.

With the current recommendation for infants to sleep on their backs,

some infants develop a flattened occiput (back of the skull).

Similarly, some children develop lateral flattening if they lay

on their side too long without rotation. Parents should change

the infant’s position while awake to reduce the risk of flattening.

This is a benign condition and rarely requires any intervention

except change in position more frequently and occasionally a helmet.

Symptoms of Craniosynostosis

There is rarely any neurologic deficit. Mental retardation may occur

in these disorders and is more likely in cases where the closure

of the sutures is greatest.

Diagnosis of Craniosynostosis

Most of the cases are evident at birth, but they may also be

identified at routine “well” child examinations during the first

year of life. Compute Tomography (CT scanning) can identify the

abnormal suture more effectively than standard plain film radiographs. Furthermore, the CT scans can be used to develop a full picture of the abnormality though three dimensional reconstructions.

Treatment of Craniosynostosis

Among the majority who do not exhibit neurologic complications or

mental retardation, there are few complications caused by this

disorder other than cosmetic and sociopsychological problems. The craniosynostoses may be treated surgically by removing the affected

suture(s). These are complex procedures that require extensive

planning, employing CT scan three-dimensional reconstructions and a

team of physicians including neurosurgeons and anesthesiologists.

Correction is usually performed in the first year of life.

Principles of Sociology - Assignment 1

Timothy McCall

Principles of Sociology

Instructor: Sue Ciriello

January 31^st, 2008

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Spring 2007 Semester

Assignment # 1:

Task: Answer “Sociological Imagination” question on page # 16 in our textbooks.

Q.) Interpret the practice of prostitution using the conflict perspective of sociology. Contrast your conclusion with the functionalist perspective. Do you think that you would arrive at a different conclusion utilizing a feminist perspective?

A.) The utilization of the practitioner’s “Sociological Imagination” requires donning the mantle of the investigational attitude first promulgated by Max Weber and termed “Verstehen”. (understanding and/or insight) To accomplish this, I am marshalling all of my left-handed creativity and right-brain capabilities in my attempt to sociologically analyze the multiple perspectives of this socially complex question.
I would first like to address what I will assume will be the automatic assumption of what I believe are the majority of students assigned this question. Does the designation of the appellation “prostitute” automatically derive to the female gender? I personally, and for the purposes of this paper, will take the position that it in fact, does not. Additionally, I would also challenge the label “prostitute” as automatically referring to acts of a sexual nature. People conducting activities for which they are qualified and compensated, but from which no pleasure or satisfaction are derived, often refer to these activities as having been “prostituted”.

Given these assumptions and establishing the conflict perspective as the analytical model, someone engaged in “prostitution” is at a disadvantage either economically, socially, educationally etc. and is being utilized by another person, entity or organization whereby they are exploited to derive an advantage in an economic, social, educational etc. situation. The net result of the interaction is a derived benefit to both parties in some way. The only differentiating factor is the level of desired vs. actual satisfaction from participation in the interaction accrued to each participant. Both the Functional and Conflict Perspective provide an analytical framework that works well in describing interactions at the macro-sociological level and provide the foundational descriptors to evaluate social interaction within the associated societal boundaries. The Interactionist Perspective will determine the levels of derived satisfaction resulting from the involved parties social interactions.

Contrasting these perspectives with the Feminists Perspective would of course change the underlying conclusions and perspective reached utilizing the Conflict and Functionalist Perspectives profoundly and significantly. One could more readily assume that we are, in fact, investigating interactions that are of a sexual nature and are concerned with the exploitation of women in a sexual manner that may not be consensual. The pre-established functional boundaries of the larger society in which the interaction takes place will determine the exact nature and extent of the gender exploitation and victimization associated with the interaction. In some societies where prostitution is both legal and widely accepted, the woman (and potentially men) participating in these types of activities may in fact be what is described by sociologist Robert Merton as an “innovator”. In other societies where woman’s rights are
significantly disenfranchised, significant levels of exploitation or total enslavement may in fact be the normative, established societal function of the female gender. Some societies exploit children of both genders for either sexual or economic enslavement and exploitation. In the United States, the Adult Entertainment Industry is widely characterized as generating more annual revenue than mainstream Hollywood Studio Film releases. That economic attractiveness may become irresistible to some “innovators” who participate in these activities simply to reap the substantial associated economic benefits.

I was very surprised by the extremely provocative nature of this question as our first class assignment. It made me think very hard to evaluate and formulate an answer I found to be personally palatable, relevant and succinct.

Introduction to Communications – Comm-H100 - Assignment 1

Timothy McCall

Introduction to Communications – Comm-H100-1603

Instructor: Tammy McVey-Cammileri

February 8^th, 2008

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Spring 2007 Semester

Assignment # 1:

Task: Answer the following question. “What is the meaning of your first name?” and “How were you named?”

My given first name indicated on my birth certificate is “Timothy”.

Variations and associted nicknames are: Tim, Timmy, Timmothy, Timmo,Timo, Timofei, Timofeo, Timofey, Timon, Timoteo, Timothé, Timotheo, Timothey, Timotheus, Tymmothy, Tymon, Tymoteusz and Tymothy.

The associated gender for this name is primarily male.

The word is of Greek origin, from the Greek name (Timotheos) meaning "honoring God", derived from (timao) "to honor" and (theos) "god", or alternatively, “God’s Honor”.

For people of Irish descent adoption of the English personal first name Timothy was used as an equivalent of Tumulty and Tumelty. Tumulty/Tumelty is also an Irish Clan. Given the Gaelic usage of Mc and O’ to mean “Son-of”. McTumulty would mean “Son of Tumulty”. My last name is McCall, which is a derivation of MacCathmhaoil of Clan Cholla, one of the oldest of the Gaelic Clans of Ireland. Clan Cholla was founded by Colla Uais, High King of Ireland in 325CE.

First and Last names are no longer passed on in this way in Ireland and the only remaining country to utilize this method is Iceland.

Saint Timothy was a companion of Saint Paul on his missionary journeys and was the recipient of two of Saint Paul's epistles that appear in the New Testament. According to tradition, he was martyred at Ephesus about AD 80 after protesting the worship of the Greek goddess Artemis.

The name was uncommon until the 1800’s.

I was born in 1961, the height of the names popularity.My Mother and Father named me Timothy because the liked the sound of the name when used in conjunction with our last name, McCall. (according to my Mother, who I posed the question to…)

I have found over the years, that the first name Timothy, has always seemed extremely formal to me and normally introduce myself to people as “Tim”.