Cem Mesta
About Cem Mesta
Cem Mesta is an Outside Plant Engineer with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, currently working at Cogent Communications in the Denver Metropolitan Area. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Verizon, CenturyLink, and Qwest, and possesses strong project management skills and knowledge of engineering standards.
Work at Cogent Communications
Cem Mesta currently serves as an Outside Plant Engineer at Cogent Communications, a position he has held since 2023. He operates within the Denver Metropolitan Area, where he applies his extensive knowledge in engineering and project management. His responsibilities include designing and issuing feeder and distribution facilities for both new and existing construction projects.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Cem Mesta has a diverse background in outside plant engineering, having worked for various organizations. He was employed at Verizon Data Services as an Outside Plant Engineer in 2009 and as a Network Engineer from 2005 to 2006. His tenure at CenturyLink Business lasted from 2010 to 2013, where he also held the position of Outside Plant Engineer. Additionally, he worked at Qwest as a Senior Design Engineer and QC Data as an Outside Plant Engineer.
Project Management Skills
Cem Mesta possesses a strong background in project management. His skills include cost estimating, job scheduling, budget maintenance, and customer billing. He has experience in resolving field safety concerns and managing right-of-way tracking and permitting, which are essential for successful project execution in the engineering sector.
Education and Expertise
Cem Mesta studied in İzmir, Turkey, where he completed his high school education with a focus on general studies. His professional expertise encompasses planning and engineering for Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU) and Multi-Tenant Units (MTU). He is knowledgeable in engineering and records standards and procedures for major telecommunications companies, including CenturyLink/Qwest, Verizon, AT&T, and RBOC.
Technical Proficiencies
Cem Mesta is experienced in using various engineering databases, including OSP-FM, CPD, RTT, and BID MASTER. His technical skills extend to placing and adding new facilities to existing plants, covering building, buried, and underground aerial, copper, and fiber facilities. He interacts with customers, project managers, line crews, field engineers, technicians, and developers in his role, demonstrating his collaborative approach in engineering projects.