Kevin J Whittle

Current

• Field Service Technician at Leviton
• Committee Member and Volunteer at BICSI

Past

• Telecommunications Project Leader at Telecom Infrastructure Corp.
• Field Technical Engineer at Sprint Nextel
• Telecommunications Lead Technician at US Information Systems, Inc.

• Non Commissioned Officer, CPL at United States Marine Corps
• Black Belt Instructor at Villari's Self Defense Centers

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Education

• Telecommunications Industry
• Bergen Community College
• NY Communications Training Center

• State of New York Electrical Apprenticeship
• Rockland Community College
• The Chubb Institute
• Coastal Carolina Community College
• Islip Technical Center
• Villari's Instructors College
• and still learing with LinkedIn

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Connections

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Industry

Telecommunications

Websites

• Masters of ITS Design
• My YouTube Channel

Kevin J Whittle’s Summary

I'm Highly motivated, a comprehensive individual with broad expertise in Information Technology and Information Transport Systems (ITS) industries. A large part of my energies focus on innovative ideas which help solve problems. One of my drivers is a deep passion for the design and installation of telecommunication products and systems. Drop me an email if you need assistance in this area.

To date, I have an 11-year track record in infrastructure building, troubleshooting of complex systems and management administrative support.
• Broad-based experience covering a full spectrum of project implementation, including management support, site surveys, design requirements, code compliance, project integration, setup and coordination, labor management, testing procedures, detail analysis, troubleshooting, auditing/documentation and client support.
• Quality assurance, with a consistent history of attention to detail, insisting on superior execution in all projects and recognition for driving efficiency improvements to implementation processes.

Credentials
BICSI Registered ITS Technician, Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue, Rock Climbing Guide

Kevin J Whittle’s Specialties:

Data Centers, wireless, and fiber optic applications
code compliance, site surveys, design requirements, detail analysis, troubleshooting, auditing/documentation.

Kevin J Whittle’s Experience

• Field Service Technician

  Leviton

  (Privately Held; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

• Committee Member and Volunteer

  BICSI

  (Non-Profit; Telecommunications industry)

  2008 — Present (1 year )

• Telecommunications Project Leader

  Telecom Infrastructure Corp.

  (Telecommunications industry)

  2007 — 2008 (1 year )

• Field Technical Engineer

  Sprint Nextel

  (Public Company; S; Telecommunications industry)

  2006 — 2007 (1 year )

  Contractor for Sprint Nextel

• Telecommunications Lead Technician

  US Information Systems, Inc.

  (Telecommunications industry)

  1999 — 2006 (7 years )

  Provision & deploy multi-million dollar in assets into client Data Centers
  Streamlined new S&R roles for new 200,000 sq ft. Data Center
  Built cellular networks on towers & buildings complying with standards and regulations

• Non Commissioned Officer, CPL

  United States Marine Corps

  (Government Agency; Military industry)

  1996 — 2000 (4 years )

  Honorable Discharge
  Selected for Yankee White (SSBI)
  Security Clearance - DOD SECRET
  Commanding Officer's radio operator (SINCGARS)

• Black Belt Instructor

  Villari's Self Defense Centers

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  1992 — 1996 (4 years )

  Conducted daily group and private classes
  Taught self defense to all students ages 3 - 51 yrs.
  Assisted with testing and belt advancements

Kevin J Whittle’s Education

• Telecommunications Industry

  Numerous Certificates , ITS Design, Build, Installation and Maintenance , 1998 — 2009

  Activities and Societies:

  BICSI, CSI, InfoComm, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, TIA

• Bergen Community College

  AS , Engineering Science , 2006 — 2008

• NY Communications Training Center

  Numerous Certificates , Telecommunications Installation , 2002 — 2006

  Commscope Systimax Solution, Superior Modular Products, BICSI ITS Cabling Installation Program, CPR & First Aid, T1/T2 Continuing Education Course, Testing and Troubleshooting Techniques, Optical Fiber Terminations Course, EME Awareness Training, Andrew Heliax Terminations, Radio Frequency Systems, Fall Protection, Anritsu Site-Master

  Activities and Societies:

  ComTrain, Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue

• State of New York Electrical Apprenticeship

  Certificate of Completion , Electrician , 2001 — 2006

• Rockland Community College

  AAS , Computer Networking , 2002 — 2003

• The Chubb Institute

  Diploma , Web Development and Business Programming , 2000 — 2001

• Coastal Carolina Community College

  Certificate , Website Design , 1998 — 1999

• Islip Technical Center

  Certificate , Professional Photography , 1993 — 1995

  Was awarded the opportunity to shoot film as a press photographer on the sidelines at a Giants vs. Jets game. Almost got crushed by the tackle, during a pass interference (captured live on Video).

  Activities and Societies:

  VICA

• Villari's Instructors College

  Certified Instructor , Self Defense , 1991 — 1993

• and still learing with LinkedIn

  2008

  Activities and Societies:

  Active owner, manager, and member of over 50 LinkedIn groups.

Additional Information

Kevin J Whittle’s Websites:

• Masters of ITS Design
• My YouTube Channel

Kevin J Whittle’s Interests:

Information Transport Systems, ITS, Life long learning, emerging technologies, emerging markets, vertical markets, business, the Law of Attraction, hiking, travel, rock climbing, RCDD.

Kevin J Whittle’s Honors:

Photographs selected for publishing in the "Technician's Corner" - BICSI News

Selected as Cabling Skills Challenge Competitor - BICSI

Awarded ComTrain's "Official Cowboy Hat"

Good Conduct Medal - USMC

Sea Service Deployment - USMC

Letter of Appreciation - Commanding Officer, USMC, Camp Lejeune

Rifle Expert Badge (4th award)

Pistol Sharpshooter Badge

Certificate of Commendation – Commander, USMC Forces, Atlantic

Meritoriously Promoted - USMC

Certificate of Appreciation - Battalion CO, USMC, Parris Island

Certificate of Merit – New York State Assembly

Represented Islip Technical Center at 'New York Skills Championships' for Job Interview

5 photographs selected for publishing in Newsday

Earned Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate

Kevin J Whittle’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch