Cody Tannock

Lead Data and Fibre Engineer

QVR Technologies – Sydney, Australia

September 2022 – August 2025

• Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7, Fibre optics networks, SM,MM.
• Molex, Panduit, R&M, Systimax, Commscope.
• DSX 5000 & 8000 experience
• Fault finding
• Managed Department of Education projects across Sydney, including service and new construction work.
• Lead installation and maintenance of data and fibre infrastructure in high-level private schools.
• Delivered reliable support through service callouts and reactive maintenance across various sites.
• Worked on the MNU Metro Network Uplift Projects, upgrading fibre & data networks for schools across the Sydney metro area.
• Supervised and trained junior staff, ensuring all work met safety and quality standards.
• Maintained high attention to detail in fast-paced, high-security environments.

• Installation of the following networks and systems:
• - Cat5 and Cat5e
• - Cat6 and Cat6A
• - Cat7
• - Fibre Optics Networks
• - Singlemode fibre ( SM )
• - Multimode fibre ( MM )
• - Multicores
• Maintenance and updating of voice networks on various sites.
• Supervision and installation of complete structured cabling systems from patch panels to outlets, including cabinets and verts.
• Installation of fibre cables including single mode, multi-mode, laser
• Rack upgrades and changes
• Installations are carried out on sites ranging in size from large-scale companies to small businesses, with standards kept to the highest level in all instances. These installations are carried out from the backbone of cabling to the end user product.
• I have experience of working for numerous public sector clients including North and South Lanarkshire Council, East Ayrshire Council, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and various NHS sites. I have also worked on sub-contracted projects installing Cat5 and Cat6 cabling and voice cables.
• While at SSCL I have expanded my knowledge in Fire & Intruder Systems and VOIP Systems. I have vast knowledge of voice networks and structured cabling systems including 3pr to multicore cable termination. I have worked with many brand names including Krone, Systimax and Brand-Rex and can adapt to any new environment.
• My role has involved working in high security environments such as RBS in Edinburgh, where the highest standards are the minimum expected, confidentiality protocol is included, and professionalism is required to the highest degree. I have consistently proven an ability to complete jobs ahead of schedule, including the Rotunda project where I met deadlines despite unexpected changes. I have the flexibility and willingness to undertake overtime hours to ensure deadlines are met and have demonstrated this on various projects, including the Royal Blind project in Edinburgh which involved working extra hours to meet schedule.
• I am a proactive, reliable and enthusiastic worker who will always work to the best of my abilities. I appreciate the challenges and barriers individuals and teams face and can provide a friendly and educated solution to any problem.