Michael Cockrell

About Michael Cockrell

Experienced Technical Operations Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in Customer Service, Voice over IP (VoIP), Managed Services, Cabling, and Customer Satisfaction. Strong operations background in Aerial and UG plant design and construction.

Experience

1. Outside Plant Engineer

   Colliers Engineering & Design

   Aug 2022 — Present · Wilmington, NC, US

   Outside Plant design and development of equipment installation, modifications, upgrades, and construction activities for the region.• Conduct job costing activities and pricing out job components. Create and submit proposals to clients for Engineering work performed by Utilities Design Department of Colliers Engineering & Design.• Assist in the planning, analysis, and recommendations in support of new construction of outside plant network structures and facilities. Included, but not limited to Fiber to the home, Fiber to the curb and Hybrid Fiber Coax technology.• Oversee permitting with the state, local and federal agencies.• Demonstrate understanding of applicable building codes, design codes (NEC, NESC, etc.) and apply to OSP design. • Review jurisdiction documentation and field data to determine design within Right-Of-Way (i.e, wetlands, floodplains, highlands, pinelands, CAFRA, etc.) • Exhibit understanding of Telecom, Fiber - Outside Plant (OSP) design (FTTX, MDU, wiring diagrams, splicing schematics, equipment types, etc.) and design FTTX network Proficient in OSP route designs and simple modification designs. • Design/Draft Construction Drawings with minimal guidance. • Supervise and review production of specialty drawings (i.e, Utility Company submittals, Railroads, Interstate crossings, landmark designs, etc.) • Determine efficient and cost-effective path (aerial vs. underground) and construction methods (Bore, Plow, Trench, Micro-trench) for fiber optic cable.

Education

• US Navy

  Communications Technology/Technician

  1983 — 1987