Daniel Kester
About Daniel Kester
Daniel Kester is a Commercial Parts Professional at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2021, following a role as a Retail Parts Professional since 2018. He has a background in network management and extensive automotive experience, along with previous managerial roles at Cablevision and Altice USA.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Daniel Kester has been employed at Advance Auto Parts since 2018. He has worked as a Retail Parts Professional for six years and transitioned to the role of Commercial Parts Professional in 2021, where he has served for three years. In his current position, he utilizes his extensive automotive experience to assist customers with their parts needs, ensuring they receive the correct components for their vehicles.
Previous Experience at Cablevision
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Daniel Kester worked at Cablevision for a total of eleven years. He served as a Lead Engineer from 2002 to 2007, followed by a managerial role as Manager - RFDN from 2006 to 2012. In these positions, he gained valuable experience in network management, focusing on reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance.
Experience at Altice USA
Daniel Kester continued his career in the telecommunications sector at Altice USA, where he worked as Manager Altice from 2012 to 2017. During his five years at Altice USA, he further developed his management skills and technical expertise, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Kester studied at Nassau Community College, where he focused on Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology. He earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree, completing his studies over a ten-year period from 1985 to 1995. His educational background complements his extensive hands-on experience in automotive repair, network management, and telecommunications.
Technical Skills and Abilities
Daniel Kester possesses a range of technical skills, including the ability to manage networks for reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance goals. He has hands-on experience in building headends for High-Speed Data (HSD) infrastructure, which includes tasks such as rack and stack, wiring, and provisioning of Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) hardware and switches. Additionally, he has extensive automotive experience that encompasses bodywork, electrical systems, welding, and repair.