Ryan Kane is a dynamic telecommunications engineer with over 7 years experience in the military. He has extensive skills in installing, testing and fault finding various cabling systems including fiber optic and copper cables. He is proficient with test equipment such as OTDRs, light sources, power meters and cable testers. Kane is also trained in health and safety, risk assessment and holds various qualifications in telecommunications cabling. He served for 7 years in the military as a fire support team leader where he provided guidance, trained personnel and made quick decisions under pressure.

1. Ryan Kane
6 Brittannia Crescent, Seacourt
Larne, Co. Antrim bt40 1tw
07771886988
kaneo10@hotmail.co.uk
Profile
A dynamic Professionally Qualified Telecommunications Engineer who is a highly dedicated, motivated
and flexible individual. Known for showing initiative, highly dependable and ambitious and willing to
undertake any task with the upmost enthusiasm. Furthermore has continuously reached the highest
standard of professionalism in the workplace, being a trustworthy employee and a team player. Security
Cleared
Key Skills
Installation, acceptance test and fault find of Cat 5/6 , multi/single mode fibre systems including
Passive Optical Networks and Air Blown Fibre, using a range of next generation OTDR’s, light
source and power meters and high precision fusion splicers as well as many other types of
measurement and test equipment.
Trained in Health and safety in the workplace with the RASWA (Signing, Lighting and Guarding).
Also competent to conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
Terminate fibre with a wide range of interconnection devices and connector types, both hand
and machine polishing techniques. Proficient in using different termination methods within the
laboratory, manufacturing in field environments, achieving low reflectance and insertion loss.
Splice all types of fibre including ribbon from standard G652 to laser enhanced speciality fibres
OM1, OM2, OM3 and OS1. Experienced in a range of fusion splicers such as Fujikura (FSM 60s &
50s) and Fitel (123 & 178) machines. Joining cables using variety of mechanical splices.
Confirm performance and characterisation of fibre systems using insertion loss measurement
techniques with smart light source and power meters (Exfo 980 max-tester) and PON power
meters and OTDR’s.
Proficient in E-side, D -side connectivity and qualified in install cabling systems.
Install and terminate copper cabling (Cat 5,5e, 6 and Co-axial) with a variety of interconnection
devices and connector types.
LAN Permanent link/channel testing with level 3 LAN Testers (Fluke DTX-1800, Fluke DSP-4000,).
Experience working on various communication systems, operating HF, VHF, SHF and satellite
communication equipment from aerials to user interface with associated security devices

2. Career Summary
7 years loyal service to HM Forces (Army) serving across the UK, Europe and Worldwide.
Career History
Fire Support Team (FST) Leader
2008 - 2013
Subject matter expert for a team specialised personnel. Provided advice and guidance to senior
management while in the UK on training programs or Operations. Responsibility for making
quick precise decisions under pressure.
Accountable for specialised equipment, including checks and reports on serviceability.
Team Leader of 5 specialist personnel in a fire support team. Training personnel on correct
operation of equipment. Assessing and referring candidates for further training courses.
Qualifications
BTEC Advanced Award in Access Networks (Level 3)
C&G 3667-02 Unit 101 Basic Principles of Communications Cabling
C&G 3667-02 Unit 102 Fibre Optic Cabling in an Internal Environment
C&G 3667-02 Unit 103 Fibre Optic Cabling in an External Environment
C&G 3667-02 Unit 104 Copper Cabling in an Internal Environment
C&G 6156 Signing, Lighting & Guarding
CSCS Cardholder
SWQR Cardholder
First Aid trained
Apprenticeship in Carry and Deliver Goods
7 GCSE Grades A-C including Math’s and English
BTEC National Diploma in Sports science
BTEC Diploma in professional competence for IT and Telecoms professionals at level 3
Further funding available for personal development
Full, Clean driving license
Leisure Interests
I am a very keen sports man and I like to get involved in a lot of sports but my main sport is football. I
have had a lot of success before joining the army by representing my country at youth level. I also have
had the opportunity to represent the British Army at senior level and also went onto to represent the
TRI Service team which is made up of all 3 services Army, Navy and RAF. Non-smoker.