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Kirk Grant

Frederick

Summary

Accomplished Cable Technician with Comcast, distinguished for enhancing installation efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing telecommunications systems, leading to a 28% reduction in setup time. Proven leadership capabilities with a focus on problem-solving and proficiency in network security tools such as Splunk and Snort, ensuring dependable system performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cable Technician

Comcast
07.2016 - Current

•Expedited installation of over 500 cable systems in household and small business, reducing set up time by 28% on average.

•Developed new methods to troubleshoot issues such as signal loss and poor reception. Applied these techniques when servicing 200+ customers a month.

•Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers in person.

  • Coordinated with contractors and other technicians, fostering efficient teamwork on complex projects.
  • Optimized cable routing layouts for improved signal quality and minimized interference issues.

IT Technician/Network/Cyber Intern-Mentee

TM.Cyber Tek
04.2018 - 01.2020

•Responsible for updating and troubleshooting issues pertaining to printers, CPU and programs.

•Responsible for assisting in a (SOC) environment.

•Responsible for utilizing scanning tools to detect vulnerabilities within a system or network.

  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
  • Provided remote technical support, resolving issues quickly without requiring onsite visits whenever possible.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Essex County College
Newark, NJ

Skills

    Troubleshooting

    Cabling

    Telecommunications

    Networking

    Team leadership

    Computer Hardware

    VoIP

    Knowledgeable with Splunk and Snort

    Proficient with ArcSight

    Knowledgeable with Wireshark and TCPdump

  • Customer service
  • System configuration
  • Cable installation
  • Router installation and optimization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Certification

SOC Analyst

Timeline

IT Technician/Network/Cyber Intern-Mentee

TM.Cyber Tek
04.2018 - 01.2020

Cable Technician

Comcast
07.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Essex County College
Kirk Grant