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Martyn Blackman
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Telecommunications professional with 39 years of experience in the industry, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt to changes through privatization and corporate acquisitions. Proven track record in maintaining and troubleshooting diverse communication systems across both nationalized and privatized sectors, including British Rail and global companies like Colt Technologies. Rapid career progression initiated in British Rail's Signals and Telecoms Department, showcasing a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in technical skills.
Overview
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1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer
COLT Technologies
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered national and international specialist engineering on all COLT core and customer networks, pre-staged optical transport equipment, and provided high-level technical support and engineering consultancy service within European Field Operations (EMEA).
- Supported and provided technical expertise on COLT core and customer networks to enhance service reliability.
- Delivered technical assistance and innovative solutions for European Field Operations, resolving core and customer-related issues effectively.
- Coordinated ordering and staging of Nokia PSS equipment, while also handling Ciena, ADVA, and Huawei devices for network integration.
- Conducted testing for validation of new equipment, ensuring compliance and readiness for network integration.
- Supported EFO Fault managers in high-pressure scenarios, ensuring swift response to extensive fault incidents.
Senior Engineer
Lumen Technologies
Basingstoke, Hampshire
09.2020 - 11.2023
Senior Engineer
Centurylink Communications
Basingstoke, Hampshire
11.2017 - 09.2020
Field Support Specialist
Level3 Communications
Basingstoke, Hampshire
10.2011 - 11.2017
Field Support Specialist
Global Crossing
Poplar, London
11.1999 - 10.2011
Network Support Engineer (DATA)
RACAL
Wimbledon, SW19 3QJ
06.1998 - 11.1999
- Achieved CCNA certification
- Monitored network performance to identify and resolve issues promptly, minimising downtime.
- Provided technical support and guidance to users, improving their understanding of network resources.
- Managed IP addressing and subnetting, ensuring optimal network configuration and connectivity.
Grade 4 Eng. to Technical Support Engineer (South)
British Rail Telecom (BRT)
Waterloo Station, London
07.1992 - 06.1998
- Progressed from Grade 4 technician to technical support engineer, specialising in railway communications, including transmission, switching data, and track-to-train radio.
Trainee to Grade 3 Eng.
British Rail S&T Dept.
Waterloo Station, London
09.1986 - 07.1992
- After 2 years promoted to a Grade 1 Technician after showing outstanding ability & commitment in the workplace.
- Joined British Rail Signals & Telecommunications Department for 3-year apprenticeship, gaining foundational skills in railway systems.
- Personal Track Safety (while working on the railway)
Education
BTEC National Certificate - Engineering
South Kent College of Technology
Ashford, KEN06-1989
Rothelawe Secondary School
Ashford, KEN01-1986
Skills
- Past Personal Track Safety holder
- CCNA expired
- Network troubleshooting
- Equipment implementation
- Fault resolution
- Equipment validation
- Technical support
Custom Section
My role was to deliver a National and International specialist engineering on all COLT core and customer networks, pre-staging optical transport equipment & providing a high level of technical support and engineering consultancy service within European Field Operations (EMEA). The primary focus for this post was to provide support and technical expertise on COLT core and customer networks. My role included the ordering, pre-staging and implementing of mostly Nokia PSS equipment with some Ciena, ADVA and Huawei equipment. Testing support for validation of new equipment prior to inclusion within the Network. I provided technical assistance & innovative solutions for European Field Operations plus solutions for core and customer related problems. In times of extremely large faulting this extended to providing temporary relief to the EFO Fault managers.
Personal Information
Hobbies: Cycling, Clay Target Shooting, Snowboarding, Football, Photography
Certification
- [Area of certification] certified
Interests
Timeline
Senior Engineer
COLT Technologies
11.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer
Lumen Technologies
09.2020 - 11.2023
Senior Engineer
Centurylink Communications
11.2017 - 09.2020
Field Support Specialist
Level3 Communications
10.2011 - 11.2017
Field Support Specialist
Global Crossing
11.1999 - 10.2011
Network Support Engineer (DATA)
RACAL
06.1998 - 11.1999
Grade 4 Eng. to Technical Support Engineer (South)
British Rail Telecom (BRT)
07.1992 - 06.1998
Trainee to Grade 3 Eng.
British Rail S&T Dept.
09.1986 - 07.1992
BTEC National Certificate - Engineering
South Kent College of Technology
Rothelawe Secondary School