Jerry Foster

Skills

◆ NOC & Central Office Environment Support ◆ Component-Level Hardware Repair & Replacement
◆ Emergency Fault Isolation & Service Restoration ◆ Fiber-Optic Troubleshooting & OTDR Testing
◆ Network Infrastructure Project Leadership ◆ SONET / DWDM / DSL / Ethernet Systems
◆ AC/DC Power Distribution & Electrical Systems ◆ MOPs / SOPs / EOPs Authoring & Execution
◆ Blueprint & Single-Line Diagram Reading ◆ Safety Compliance — LOTO & Arc Flash
◆ Bluebeam, Visio, Linux, 3-GIS & MS Office Suite ◆ FCC Commercial Operator License (Active)

About

Network Operations and Lead Senior Splicing Technician with 31+ years of experience supporting Central Office and Network Operations Center (NOC) environments, performing component-level hardware repair, fault isolation, fiber-optic troubleshooting, Linux and Windows-based operations support, and leading large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in fiber splicing, OTDR testing, Cisco router installation, SONET/DWDM/DSL systems, and outside plant (OSP) operations across Central Office and field environments. Experienced in conducting fiber locates, assembling and testing high-speed transport equipment, and executing emergency fault isolation under time-critical conditions. Holds an active FCC Commercial Operator License and TWIC credential. Committed to zero-downtime performance, safety compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service.