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Derrick Mulvana

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Detail-oriented Network Engineer with over 23 years of experience and strong background in Fibre based network technologies.

Accomplished network build with proven success in designing and implementing business ready technology solutions.

Focused on maintaining network reliability to provide customers with a 100% positive experience.


Accomplished network engineer with an extensive experience developing and maintaining robust network systems.


Proactive and focused to identify faults and devise efficient remedies.


Implements evolving hardware and software technologies to maintain optimal function and performance across varied business systems.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Network Engineer

NTL: (Virgin Media)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.1999 - Current
  • Maintenance and Repair of the RF based Cable TV Network.
  • Installation of Fibre optical Equipment, including HFC Cable TV equipment, SDH & PDH Telco equipment,
  • Participated on a 24/7 on call rota.
  • Repair of business CPE, leased lines and B2B circuits.
  • Installation of 48v DC power systems in Telephony cabinets.
  • Documented configurations and maintenance details in technical reports and diagrams.
  • Evaluated RF network performance to optimise traffic flow, maintain SLA's and meet agreed KPI's.
  • Performed acceptance testing to deliver integration and interoperability of network technologies.
  • Performed tests on newly installed hardware and software to provide components that interface correctly with each other and network.

Field Service Engineer

Radio Links Communications
St Neots, Cambridgeshire
09.1998 - 09.1999
  • Attended service calls according to customer location and urgency of need.
  • Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation.
  • Planned and executed fault finding and diagnostic tests on RF based test equipment.
  • Installation of RF based systems for various companies ranging from small taxi firms, upto high profile customers including Palaces, shopping centres and factories.
  • Completed install and fault reports to document inspection and testing process and results.
  • Examined faulty equipment, interpreted reports and analysed customer complaints to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Attended emergency on-site breakdowns to carry out repairs, working to minimise disruption and downtime.

Service Technician

Bell Cable Media
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
07.1995 - 07.1998

Installation and maintenance of TV & Telephone services for customers.


Ensuring that installations were completed in a safe manner, complying the Bell Cable Media installation guidelines.



Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough
09.1993 - 06.1995

GCSEs - English, Maths, Languages

Orton Longueville Secondary School
Peterborough
09.1988 - 07.1993

Skills

  • Network engineering
  • Troubleshooting network issues
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Technical documentation
  • Test data analysis
  • Compliance inspections
  • Health and safety compliance
  • IT proficient

Voluntary work

I volunteer at various preserved steam railways around the country supporting their IT and Telephony systems keeping any repairs "in-house" thereby reducing costs.


I also volunteer at my local St Johns Ambulance group since 2020, providing 1st aid to the local community.

Timeline

Network Engineer

NTL: (Virgin Media)
10.1999 - Current

Field Service Engineer

Radio Links Communications
09.1998 - 09.1999

Service Technician

Bell Cable Media
07.1995 - 07.1998

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Peterborough Regional College
09.1993 - 06.1995

GCSEs - English, Maths, Languages

Orton Longueville Secondary School
09.1988 - 07.1993
Derrick Mulvana