Mark C. Kovara
856 S. 105th Street
Mesa, AZ 85208
Work Number: (480) 727-0444
Home Number: (480) 380-2856
Job Title: Electrical Supervisor
Job ID: 23701
OBJECTIVE: To acquire a position where my management and electrical skills
can be applied to achieve university goals and objectives.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
July. 2009 – Present
Arizona State University – UTO/Design
Tempe, AZ
Network Engineer
Description of Duties: Assign and collaborate with other technical personnel to
coordinate timely completion of projects in all phases. Research technical
questions and report findings to administration for review. Strive to improve
current procedures as necessary. Participate in the planning and installation of
network structured cabling needs, including all electrical requirements for UTO’s
network equipment. Use knowledge of telecommunication and electrical codes
to achieve design compliance with university, state and local agencies. Design
and coordinate installation of laserspeed fiber-optic, SUNCARD POS, door
access, parking gatearm, structured cabling system (CommScope SYSTIMAX
cable solutions, CCNA training ). Certification of cable installations using
wiremap test, Fluke DSP 2000, Fluke DSP 4300, OTDR, Fluke DTX. Utilize
knowledge of cabling codes and standards daily, including NEC, BICSI, IEEE,
TIA/EIA and ANSI. (568-B1 commercial building telecommunications cabling
standard, 569 commercial building standard for telecommunications pathways
and spaces, 606 administration standard for commercial telecommunications
infrastructure,607 commercial building grounding and bonding requirements for
telecommunications). Examine blueprints to project budget requirements for
proper design and installation of network systems. Review projections in relation
to existing budget.
Mark C. Kovara
July. 2006 – June 2009
Arizona State University – Net/Comm
Tempe, AZ
Computer Communication Specialist Principle
Description of Duties: Assign personnel in daily work duties; execute proper
design and installation of high-speed communications network facilities in
compliance with user needs. Responsible for reviewing and determining
necessary equipment, time and expenses needed to ensure proper execution of
projects. Assign and collaborate with other technical personnel to coordinate
timely completion of projects in all phases. Research technical questions and
report findings to administration for review. Strive to improve current procedures
as necessary. Participate in the planning and installation of network and electrical
needs. Use knowledge of telecommunication and electrical codes to achieve
design compliance with university, state and local agencies. Oversee daily
installation of voice, data ( ETHERNET ), coaxial video and wireless equipment.
Design and coordinate installation of laserspeed fiber-optic, SUNCARD POS,
door access, parking gatearm, structured cabling system (CommScope
SYSTIMAX cable solutions, CCNA training ). Certification of cable installations
using wiremap test, Fluke DSP 2000, Fluke DSP 4300, OTDR, Fluke DTX.
Utilize knowledge of cabling codes and standards daily, including NEC, BICSI,
IEEE, TIA/EIA and ANSI. (568-B1 commercial building telecommunications
cabling standard, 569 commercial building standard for telecommunications
pathways and spaces, 606 administration standard for commercial
telecommunications infrastructure,607 commercial building grounding and
bonding requirements for telecommunications). Examine blueprints to project
budget requirements for proper design and installation of network systems.
Review projections in relation to existing budget.
OCT. 2004 – June. 2006
Arizona State University – Data/Comm
Tempe, AZ
Computer Communication Specialist Senior
Description of Duties: Assign personnel in daily work duties; execute proper
design and installation of high-speed communications network facilities in
compliance with user needs. Responsible for reviewing and determining
necessary equipment, time and expenses needed to ensure proper execution of
projects. Assign and collaborate with other technical personnel to coordinate
timely completion of projects in all phases. Research technical questions and
report findings to administration for review. Strive to improve current procedures
as necessary. Participate in the planning and installation of network needs. Use
knowledge of telecommunication and electrical codes to achieve design
compliance with university, state and local agencies. Oversee daily installation of
Mark C. Kovara
voice, data ( ETHERNET ), coaxial video and wireless equipment. Design and
coordinate installation of laserspeed fiber-optic, SUNCARD POS, door access,
parking gatearm, structured cabling system (CommScope SYSTIMAX cable
solutions, CCNA training ). Certification of cable installations using wiremap test,
Fluke DSP 2000, Fluke DSP 4300, OTDR, Fluke DTX. Utilize knowledge of
cabling codes and standards daily, including NEC, BICSI, IEEE, TIA/EIA and
ANSI. (568-B1 commercial building telecommunications cabling standard, 569
commercial building standard for telecommunications pathways and spaces, 606
administration standard for commercial telecommunications infrastructure,607
commercial building grounding and bonding requirements for
telecommunications). Examine blueprints to project budget requirements for
proper design and installation of network systems. Review projections in relation
to existing budget.
Dec. 2000 – OCT. 2004
Arizona State University – Electrical Services
Tempe, AZ
Lead Electrician
Description of Duties: Lead assigned personnel in daily work duties; execute
proper design and installation of high-speed communications network facilities in
compliance with user needs. Responsible for reviewing and determining
necessary equipment, time and expenses needed to ensure proper execution of
projects. Assign and collaborate with other technical personnel to coordinate
timely completion of projects in all phases. Research technical questions and
report findings to administration for review. Strive to improve current procedures
as necessary. Participate in the planning and installation of network needs. Use
knowledge of telecommunication and electrical codes to achieve design
compliance with university, state and local agencies. Oversee and execute daily
installation of voice, data ( ETHERNET ), coaxial video and
wireless equipment. Responsible for testing, troubleshooting and repairing
Ethernet connections as directed by Datacomm personnel. Document voice and
data Ethernet connections according to ASU standards. Design and coordinate
installation of fiber-optic cabling system for class A fire alarm monitoring on ASU
main campus. Install, troubleshoot and repair SUNCARD POS, door access and
parking gatearm data communication systems. Certification of cable installations
using wiremap test, Fluke DSP 2000, Fluke DSP 4300, OTDR . Utilize
knowledge of cabling codes and standards daily, including NEC, BICSI, IEEE,
TIA/EIA and ANSI. (568-B1 commercial building telecommunications cabling
standard, 569 commercial building standard for telecommunications pathways
and spaces, 606 administration standard for commercial telecommunications
infrastructure,607 commercial building grounding and bonding requirements for
telecommunications). Examine blueprints to project budget requirements for
proper design and installation of network systems. Review projections in relation
to existing budget.
Mark C. Kovara
April 1996 – Dec. 2000
Arizona State University – Electrical Services
Tempe, AZ
Electrician
Description of Duties:
Installation and maintenance of high-speed
communications network facilities. Studies plans, drawings, specifications and
work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or
installations.
Estimated time and materials for construction projects.
Responsible for assigning and inspecting the work of electricians and
tradeshelpers. Utilized effective communication skills to provide corrective
actions of securing satisfactory standards and timely project completion.
Planned and developed work schedules, equipment usage schedules and
procedures for equipment maintenance. Determined material and labor
estimates. Provides journey level electrician duties by Installing, repairing and
maintaining, transformers, generators, lights, appliances, circuits, wiring and
other electrical system equipment and components in compliance/application of
electrical codes, standards and regulations. Operates a variety of electrical
testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions.
Repairs and maintains high voltage systems. Acted as Assistant Supervisor or
Lead Electrician in their absence.
June 1991 – May 1996
Pritchard Electric Inc.
Tempe, AZ
Service Manager
Description of Duties: Managed a service fleet of 10 vans and 15 electricians and
trades helpers. Conducted high-speed communications network installations,
along with all phases of electrical installation and maintenance. Estimated work
and oversaw all service contracts in conjunction with assigning the work projects
to the Electricians. Assured all projects were completed on schedule and within
budget guidelines to customer satisfaction. Contracted experience: Provided
service contracts for Motorola as an Electrician Lead for four years. Electrical
Lead for Walden book stores installing security, and door access control
systems throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
November 1989 – June 1991
A.J. Goulder Electric
Tempe, AZ
Electrician Lead
Description of Duties: Responsible for a service contract with Motorola for the
installation of high-speed communications network system ( i.e. Ethernet ).
Responsible for service calls and troubleshooting various types of commercial
and industrial electrical systems.
Mark C. Kovara
January 1989 – November 1989
Delta Diversified Ent., Inc
Tempe, AZ
Electrician Lead
Description of Duties: Worked on electrical installation at Intel Semiconductor
facility in Chandler, AZ. Installed fire alarm systems and wired office support
buildings at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
September 1986 – November 1989
Elec-con Corp.
Tempe, AZ
Electrical Superintendent
Description of Duties: Coordinated, scheduled and supervised all field work for
the installation of gasoline stations, water treatment plants, parks and golf
courses. Installed electrical wiring.
EDUCATION:
Current BICSI member: certificate of completion in:
1. Introduction to VOICE / DATA cabling systems
2. Designing Telecommunication Distribution Systems
(I am currently working toward my RCDD).
Certified Fiber Optic Journeyman
I.A.E.I. 1. Grounding and Bonding
2. Analysis of the NEC
Gateway Community College: 9 credits GPA: 4.0
Phoenix, AZ
Electrical Codes Course
Code and Inspection Course
Electrical Motor Course
Mesa VO-Tech
Mesa, AZ
Major: Electrical Minor: Construction
Awarded Certificate in Electrical Service: Received honors for Outstanding
Construction Student
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/SPECIAL SKILLS:
Computer Skills: Microsoft Project, Word and Works. Soft key CAD.
Excel, e-mail, spreadsheets, data entry.
Mark C. Kovara
Clerical Skills: knowledge of typing, copy machine, fax machine and effective
communication skills
Equipment/Licenses/Trades: Respiratory cleared. Forklift and Grove Lift
certified. Valid Arizona Drivers License.
Driving on the mall.
REFERENCES:
Mike Brown
Arizona State University
NCMS, Mngr.
(480) 965-2700
Ron Desrochers
Arizona State University
Maintenance, Camp Tontazona
Mike Lechnir
QWEST Team, ASU
NCMS QWEST Team, PM
(480) 965-2001