Michael Castaneda
About Michael Castaneda
Michael Castaneda is a Provisioning Specialist 2 at Logix Fiber Networks in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in network operations and telecommunications.
Current Position at Logix Fiber Networks
Michael Castaneda currently holds the title of Provisioning Specialist 2 at Logix Fiber Networks in the Houston, Texas area. In this role, he is responsible for circuit provisioning and documentation. He handles the assignment and recovery of IP blocks, manages service disconnections, and oversees task creation for equipment recovery. Michael also assists the Network Operations Center (NOC) in troubleshooting new turn-ups and conducts network analysis and discovery for new service setups.
Professional Experience in Telecommunications
Michael Castaneda has extensive professional experience in the telecommunications field. Prior to his current role, he worked at Alpheus Communications as a NOC Technician from 2016 to 2018 in Downtown Houston. He was a SCADA Communications Analyst at Chevron from 2013 to 2015. His career also includes serving as a NOC Technician at CapRock Communications from 2009 to 2013 and a NOC Shift Supervisor at RigNet from 2005 to 2009. Earlier positions include Telecommunications Specialist at Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. from 2001 to 2004 and Network Engineer at Alliance Datacom from 1999 to 2001.
Early Career and Military Service
Michael Castaneda began his career at Convergys as a CSC technician from 1997 to 1999 in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. Before entering the civilian workforce, he served in the United States Navy as a Gas Systems Turbine Mechanical 3rd Class from 1989 to 1992. His military service provided a foundational experience that contributed to his later success in the telecommunications industry.
Educational Background
Michael Castaneda pursued higher education at the University of Houston-Downtown. Prior to that, he studied at the University of Houston, where he completed a program in General Studies. His educational background provided him with a broad knowledge base that supports his technical expertise in his professional roles.
Certifications and Technical Training
Michael Castaneda has obtained several certifications that highlight his technical proficiency. He holds certifications in CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate), and VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal). These certifications underline his strong technical capabilities and knowledge in network systems design, implementation, and maintenance.