Paul Cooper
52 Horse Street, Chipping Sodbury,South Glos
Summary
Telecommunications Engineer with extensive experience in network infrastructure management and installation, currently overseeing BT/EE Datacentres at Bristol Site Campus. Proven track record in supervising complex projects, including the installation of copper and fibre backbone infrastructure at Heathrow Airport. Expertise in equipment installation, fault finding, and network troubleshooting across various technologies such as 5G networks and optical fibre systems. Holds SC & DBS Clearance, IOSH Supervisor certification, and MEWP Licence. Career goal: to continue enhancing telecommunications infrastructure through innovative solutions and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunications Engineer
I-Systems
01.2009 - Current
- Working firstly as a Field Engineer installing and fault-fixing on all Orange switch sites, data centres, and call centres countrywide.
- Since 2018, I have managed the Bristol Site Campus for BT/EE Datacentres, taking on a varied role including raising site access, SAP surveys, rack installations, equipment installs, fault finding and fixing, all types of patching, and working on projects. 21cn, Nokia Airscale, IPSec, ngSDM, Starlink, ESN, Test Labs, Site Audits, RF Booths, Firewall, and Decommissioning and Site Closures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deploy network infrastructure projects, enhancing overall service delivery.
Site Supervisor Heathrow Airport
BAA/Bristol Data Comms
02.2006 - 11.2008
- Supervising the installation and testing of all copper and fibre backbone infrastructure on the site campus, NER rooms, and Terminal 5 build, Airside and Landside.
- Oversaw daily operations of site at Heathrow Airport, coordinating with contractors and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Business Voice/Broadband Engineer
NTL
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Installed business broadband and voice solutions across South West and Midlands regions.
Structured Cabling/ Fibre Engineer
ITEL Networks
05.1997 - 06.2004
- Working for a small communications company in Bath, installing end-to-end copper, fibre infrastructure, and PABX/VoIP phone systems on multiple projects nationwide.
Education
City & Gilds - Structured Cabling & Fibre Optic
Brunel College
Bristol01-2004
City & Guilds - Structured Cabling
Brunel College
Bristol01-1999
Systemax Certified -
Krone Certified
Skills
- Telecommunications engineering
- Network security awareness
- 5G networks
- Equipment installation
- Network troubleshooting
- Site auditing
- Fault finding
- Hardware installation
- Optical fibre networks
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Telecommunication cable repairs
- Infrastructure testing
- Site surveys
- Equipment installation and service
- Communications cabling
- SC & DBS Clearnce
Timeline
Telecommunications Engineer
I-Systems
01.2009 - Current
Site Supervisor Heathrow Airport
BAA/Bristol Data Comms
02.2006 - 11.2008
Business Voice/Broadband Engineer
NTL
08.2004 - 01.2006
Structured Cabling/ Fibre Engineer
ITEL Networks
05.1997 - 06.2004
City & Gilds - Structured Cabling & Fibre Optic
Brunel College
City & Guilds - Structured Cabling
Brunel College
Systemax Certified -
Krone Certified