Radu Tufascu
London
Summary
I am a dedicated Telecommunications and Data Centre professional with over a decade of experience delivering technical solutions across critical infrastructure environments. I hold CNCI, CDCTP, and CompTIA Network+ certifications, with strong expertise in structured cabling, fibre optics, networking, customer equipment troubleshooting, and data centre operations.
I have a proven ability to understand customer requirements, deliver high-quality results, and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Recognised for my reliability, attention to detail, and ownership mindset, I support engineering teams, promote safe and consistent working practices, and contribute to maintaining high operational standards.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Service Desk Shift Engineer
Telehouse
London
2021.08 - Current
- Communicate with customers or their representatives, domestic and international telecommunications carriers and third-party regarding fault correction progress and circuit installation
- Executed customer instructions for installations and configurations, ensuring client specifications were met
- Managed customer deliveries efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment
- Install, maintain, and decommission customer equipment
- Circuit testing and fault finding with Fluke testing equipment
- Clear understanding of the data centre layout
- Receive and act on all customer fault notifications sent on site to Helpdesk
- Ensure faults are managed through successful resolution
Cable Shift Engineer
Telehouse
London
2018.01 - 2021.08
- Installing Cross Connects, fiber, UTP cable and coaxial cable
- Pigtail Splicing SM & MM fibers including multi core cable
- UTP and coaxial cable termination, Cat5e, Cat6, BNC, BT type 43(male/female)
- Installing and decommissioning of cabinets and PDUs
- Testing and troubleshooting of Cross Connects
- Multi-floor/vertical/riser cabling
Data Cable Engineer
SimplisticCommunication
London
2015.07 - 2017.12
- Installing, terminating and testing cables. Cat5,Cat5e, Cat6,Cat6a
- Fiber optic cabling , SM, MM, installation/ splicing and testing
- Testing and troubleshooting copper and fibre
- Making, installing and terminating of Harness Links
- Installing trunking and conduits
- Multi-floor/vertical/riser cabling
- Data centre experience, cabinets installing, racking and stacking, etc.
- Working with project teams and clients, delivering on time the projects for different jobs, from cabling to installing network equipment
Telecommunications Rigger Technician
2kTelecom
Iasi
2008.11 - 2015.06
- Installed and removed MW dishes, antennas, and feeder cables on monopoles, rooftops, and towers, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards
- Installed and recovered panel antennas, contributing to network optimisation and reliability
- Installed RRU with support mounts, fulfilling all connection requirements and sealing to ensure operational integrity
- Adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
- Working with Huawei and ZTE equipment.
Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Team Player
- Responsibility
Certification
- 2019 N10-007 – Comptia Network+
- 2023 CNCI – Certified Network Cable Installer (Copper and Fiber)
- Certified Data Centre Technician Professional (CDCTP)
- CCTT – Certified Cabling Test Technician (Copper and Fiber), Fluke Networks, OLTS and OTDR testing
- Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to IoT course
- BTEC lvl3 – Advanced Award in Data Communications Cable Installation (Copper and Fiber)
- Site Supervisor – CITB
- IPAF – Operator 3a & 3b
LANGUAGES
Romanian
Native
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
HOBBIES
Piano, R/C Drones, Traveling, Photography
Timeline
Service Desk Shift Engineer
Telehouse
2021.08 - Current
Cable Shift Engineer
Telehouse
2018.01 - 2021.08
Data Cable Engineer
SimplisticCommunication
2015.07 - 2017.12
Telecommunications Rigger Technician
2kTelecom
2008.11 - 2015.06