Working with live secondary voltage (90v to 120v) to install splices, taps, directional couplers, splitters, power inserters, sufficient grounds, and amplifiers in both OHE and UG settings. This position requires understanding of service maps, troubleshooting, having quality work with high standards, including the rudimentary understanding of outside plant engineering.

OHE and UG construction of telecommunication utilities for a subsidiary of MasTec inc. Climbing utility poles, framing for strand, running coax and fiber optics, lashing, and sending cable down risers with installation of VGR’s. While UG consists of laying conduit in joint trench’s, proofing conduit, pulling and pushing Coax, weatherproofing, installing pedestals and vaults. This position had multiple avenues for learning as well as the ability to wear many hats in order to finish challenging jobs.

Joining World Relief after the US’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, my tasks as an intern focused on outreach and documentation of new housing for incoming refugees. Constantly in contact with apartment managers as well as refugee counselors to find adequate and safe homes. I will never forget helping give out a van full of toys to a multi-family apartment complex in Sacramento CA. Thanks to World Relief and big thanks to my supervisor and friend Bryan Kenney.