Damian Garstka
Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Summary
I have gained knowledge and experience and I do feel that I can take up role that this post has to offer.
I am also well-organised person, disciplined and ready to intensive work person, who is looking for next rewarding and challenging opportunity in a successful team. I have worked hard to gain fair amount of experience and I feel that these skills would help me to succeed in this position. My ability to adjust to new conditions and acquire knowledge will be helpful in executing duties.
I can work as part of a team or using my own initiative. I am flexible and able to work effectively to achieve good results.
I am a reliable, honest, responsible and able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and self motivation person. I strive to achieve a high standard in all tasks undertaken. I can follow instructions accurately in order to meet targets and deadlines. I am capable of reacting positively when faced dealing with difficult situations and scenarios.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fibre Splicer Engineer
Morrison Telecom
Glasgow, Glasgow City
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Perform fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, and termination of various types of fiber optic connectors.
- Work with different fiber optic cables, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic cables and associated equipment in commercial settings.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal network performance.
- Utilize OTDRs, power meters, and other testing equipment to conduct thorough testing of fiber optic cables.
- Log splicing and testing findings thoroughly for project records and client documentation.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure successful project execution.
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to address project requirements and specifications.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure secure working environment.
- Identify and report any safety hazards or concerns promptly.
- Coordinating with Morrisons and Open Reach management.
- Ensured safety by complying with all organisational and regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinated with team members to complete projects within deadlines.
Fibre Splicer Engineer
KIER Group
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Perform fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, and termination of various types of fiber optic connectors.
- Work with different fiber optic cables, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic cables and associated equipment in commercial settings.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal network performance.
- Utilize OTDRs, power meters, and other testing equipment to conduct thorough testing of fiber optic cables.
- Document splicing and testing results accurately for project records and client documentation.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure successful project execution.
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to address project requirements and specifications.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure secure working environment.
- Identify and report any safety hazards or concerns promptly.
Photographer
Edinphotoshoot Photography
Edinburgh
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Establishing photographic equipment.
- Photographing scenes.
- Optimised images by executing precise editing and retouching techniques.
- Choosing and setting up locations.
- Reproducing and presenting photographs.
- Advancing business initiatives.
- Conducting research and establishing contacts.
- Operational administration.
- Updated professional knowledge continuously attending relevant workshops or courses improving skills and techniques.
- Managed schedules efficiently meeting project deadlines consistently.
Network Field Operations Technician
VIRGIN MEDIA
Edinburgh, Scotland
12.2016 - 05.2022
- Solving customer’s problem to installing products and services into homes and businesses.
- Fibre Network setup
- Connect and mend multiple cable varieties such as single line, coaxial, and fibre optic.
- Managing direct customer interactions
- Coordinating with managers and assistance teams.
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate preparation and execution of work assignments.
- Generate work progress reports.
- Analyse and examine telecommunication transmission lines and cables to determine transmission characteristics and pinpoint faults.
- Configure cable modems, routers, and software to establish Internet connectivity at subscriber locations.
- Supervise servicing and fixing of core aerial and underground coaxial and fibre optic cable television transmission lines, trunking, as well as interconnected distribution systems including power supplies and amplifiers.
Hotel Maintenance Supervisor
HUB By Premier Inn
Edinburgh
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducts range of repair activities for buildings and equipment, focusing on electrical systems, painting, and plumbing.
- Attend to and resolve guest repair requests
- Responsible for procurement of all spares, tools and equipment required to conduct all maintenance tasks following correct company purchasing procedures and forward planning.
- Serve as Site Health and Safety representative, performing detailed risk assessments.
- To verify routine assessments of maintenance equipment.
- To ensure that Hotel Bedrooms are maintained to Brand standards.
- Communicate, order & facilitate any work require to be done by outside contractor or supplier.
- Supervise fire alarm and life safety systems as required to maintain full awareness of system functionality and respond to emergencies proficiently.
- Managed team rosters, ensuring adequate shift coverage at all times.
- Directed major repair projects to successful completion without compromising on safety standards.
Hotel Maintenance
Holiday Inn - Edinburgh City West
Edinburgh
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Respond and attend to guest repair requests
- Managed acquisition of all spares, tools, and equipment required for carrying out maintenance activities while adhering to correct company purchasing protocols and strategic planning.
- Executes comprehensive repair tasks for all buildings and equipment, focusing on electrical systems and painting.
- To ensure all maintenance equipment is checked on regular basis.
- To ensure that Hotel Bedrooms are maintained to Brand standards.
- To maintain all maintenance stocks on regular basis, ordering appropriate stocks when necessary, using correct ordering systems.
- Communicate, order & facilitate any work require to be done by outside contractor or supplier.
Security Officer
St. James Shopping Centre
Edinburgh
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Safeguard premises and personnel through diligent property patrols..
- Provision of help and safety (day and night shift).
- Customer assistance centre operation.
- Collaborate with police, management and customers.
- Monitoring surveillance equipment ( CCTV).
- Inspecting structures, equipment and access points.
- Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
- Compile accident and theft documentation.
Distribution Manager
Desi Bazzar - Wholesale & Distribution
Edinburgh
08.2008 - 02.2011
- Administering IT systems to optimise timings, costs, and stock levels.
- Organising paperwork for regulatory bodies.
- Supervising staff and optimising shift allocations
- Coordination with customer and supplier.
- Advancing business.
- Conducting research and establishing connections.
- Identify logistical challenges and formulate strategies for enhancements.
- Coordinating transport personnel, vehicles, cargo, and routes.
- Facilitating and finalising contracts.
- Maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
Education
Stay Safe - Workplace Safety Training -
Morrison Telecom
GlasgowRibbon Fibre -
Morrison Telecom
GlasgowOne Fibre Network FTTP Strategic UG and OH build - undefined
Hand Rodding in the U/G Network - undefined
Overhead Safety -
Morrison Telecom
Glasgow Networking Foundations: Protocols and CLI Tools - Network
Linkedin Learning
United Kingdom 08/2025 - 08/2025
IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management - IT Risk Management
LinkedIn
United Kingdom 08/2025 - 08/2025
Network Administrator - Network Administrator
Linkedin
United Kingdom /2021 - 03/2021
Microsoft 365 for Administrators - Microsoft 365
Linkedin
United Kingdom 07/2025 - 07/2025
Managing Data with Microsoft 365 - Microsoft 365
Linkedin
United Kingdom 07/2025 - 07/2025
Network Media (WANs) - Networking Foundations
Linkedin
United Kingdom 03/2021 - 03/2021
Skills
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Empathy and understanding
- Quick learner
- Ability to work independently
- Handle confidential material
- Ability to work well under stress
- Network troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in One Drive&One Note
- Proficient in Photoshop
- Excellent customer service experience
- Excellent organisational and communications skills
Languages
English
Polish
Certification
Windows Server 2012: Install, Configure, and Administer Active Directory
Ethical Hacking: Hacking IoT Devices
Advanced Cisco Routing: RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF
Building Your Technology Skills
5G Technology Strategy: Next-Generation Mobile Networking
Social Media Marketing for Small Business
Strategic Social Media: Grow Your Business
Microsoft 365 for Administrators: Supporting Users
Cisco CCNA (200-301) Cert Prep: Network Fundamentals and Access
Cisco Network Security: Secure Routing and Switching
Windows Server 2012 Active Directory: Network Services
CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 1: The Basics
CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 7: Understanding Networking
CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 10: Printers
CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 1 Understanding Networks
CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 2 The Physical Network
CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 3 The World of TCP/IP
CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 5 Securing TCP/IP
CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 7 Wireless, Virtual, Cloud, and Mobile Networking
CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 8 Building a Real-World Network
Deploying and Configuring Core TCP/IP Services (2014)
Learning Network Troubleshooting
Affiliations
Photography , Travel , AI
Timeline
Fibre Splicer Engineer
Morrison Telecom
04.2024 - 07.2025
Fibre Splicer Engineer
KIER Group
06.2022 - 03.2024
Network Field Operations Technician
VIRGIN MEDIA
12.2016 - 05.2022
Hotel Maintenance Supervisor
HUB By Premier Inn
11.2015 - 12.2016
Hotel Maintenance
Holiday Inn - Edinburgh City West
11.2013 - 11.2015
Photographer
Edinphotoshoot Photography
01.2013 - 01.2023
Security Officer
St. James Shopping Centre
02.2011 - 11.2013
Distribution Manager
Desi Bazzar - Wholesale & Distribution
08.2008 - 02.2011
One Fibre Network FTTP Strategic UG and OH build - undefined
Hand Rodding in the U/G Network - undefined
Stay Safe - Workplace Safety Training -
Morrison Telecom
Ribbon Fibre -
Morrison Telecom
Overhead Safety -
Morrison Telecom
Networking Foundations: Protocols and CLI Tools - Network
Linkedin Learning
08/2025 - 08/2025
IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management - IT Risk Management
LinkedIn
08/2025 - 08/2025
Network Administrator - Network Administrator
Linkedin
/2021 - 03/2021
Microsoft 365 for Administrators - Microsoft 365
Linkedin
07/2025 - 07/2025
Managing Data with Microsoft 365 - Microsoft 365
Linkedin
07/2025 - 07/2025
Network Media (WANs) - Networking Foundations
Linkedin
03/2021 - 03/2021
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