1. MATT KUDUK
1420 11th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 727-776-3699 (Cell) matt@awengr.com
Outside Plant (OSP) Design Engineer
Network Engineering Solutions Distribution Systems Design Construction Testing/Turn-up
Project Planning & Execution Multi-State Joint Use/Highway/Transmission Line Projects
Highlyfocused, results-driven earlyprofessional seekingto leverage and build upon five yearsof experience as
an OSP Design Engineer and Project Manager with a “best of the best” telecom engineering firm.
Motivated self-starter and adaptable fast learner with exceptional analytical skills who welcomes challenges,
excels at complex problem solving, and is dedicated to career education/advancement.
Repeated successmeeting/exceedingproject delivery/budget goalsand securing rightsfrom individuals, public
utilities; railroads; city/state/federal governments, and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Solid, ever-expanding proficiency in construction plan review, primary/secondary distributionssystem design,
NESC clearance codes, aerial/underground fiber installation, and GIS systems/drafting.
Strong communicator able to easily establish rapport with all levels of industry partners, field engineering
personnel, railroad representatives, and government contacts. Conversant in Spanish.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Project Management | Solutions Design & Implementation | Field Survey/Design/Permitting/Easement
Primary/Secondary Distribution Systems | NESC Clearance Codes – Secondary Voltage | CAD Design
Construction Project Planning/Review | ACC/Powerline/Long Haul Fiber | FTTH/FTTP/FTTB/FTTCS
Aerial / Underground Fiber | Project Bidding/Estimating/Budgeting | Relationship Management
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
AWESOMEENGINEERING,LLC–St. Petersburg, FL 2010-Present
Mid-Atlantictelecommunications engineering consulting firmwith a “Best of the Best” reputation, providing startup,
OSP design, test, turn-up services in tandem withsales, engineering, and construction groups across seven states.
OSP Design Engineer (2010-2014)/ Project Manager (2014-Present)
Brought on board as entry-level OSP Design Engineer to gain foundational knowledge under the
tutelage/mentorship ofprincipal with 20 yearsofexpertise managinglarge industryprojectsacrossthe U.S. Rapidly
expanded experience base facilitatinga range offield projectsfor primarily LumosNetworks−a regional fiber-based
provider of leading-edge data, broadband, voice and IP services−as well as Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner, and
Windstream. Achieved promotion to Project Manager over project engineering firms and personnel.
Key Contributions:
Project Manager for LumosNetworks’ largest ever project, a $48M, 665-mile networkexpansion in the
Richmond, VA area targetingmid-size to large corporate clientsarea and slated for late 2015 completion.
Oversee six contract engineeringfirmswith 25+ personnel and serve as railroad master directly
managingpermittingfor a high volume (80) of railroad crossing across five companies.
Tapped as the Lumos“go-to” contact for railroad projectsin recognition of experience and history of results
expeditingpermitting from CSX and Norfolk and Southern railroads (2-3 weeks vs. typical 1-3 months) via
high level of data accuracy and stringent requirementscompliance toachieve first-round approval.
Served as OSP Design Engineer facilitatingthe design and implementation of $10M+ fiber optic network−a
large, diverse 275-mile ADSS fiber ring −for the Northeast Alabama ElectricCoop.
Integral in determiningoptimal strategyfor data collection and installation overcoming potential safety
issues (roadway height and nearbypower infrastructure), aswell as training“green”field personnel.
ResultsasProject Manager ensuringhigh degree ofaccuracyfor seven-mile, cross-countrycell site projectfor
AEPElectricin Roanoke, VA led to Senior Engineer remark: “I trustyour judgement more thanmycontractors.”
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Management Candidate − ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, St. Petersburg, FL
Honors/Affiliations: Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 2010 Member, Key Club, 2008-2010
Technologies: MS Excel, Word, Visio, Photoshop, M4 Solutions Mapping Program, GIS Systems
Interests: Sports/Baseball. Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking