BICSI Brief Volume 1, Issue 1

BICSI Brief Volume 1, Issue 1 | February 2023

Volume 1, Issue 1 | February 2023

FEATURE 3 BICSI's New Project Management Reference Manual is Here! ORGANIZATION 4-7 Highlights From the Past Year | Nominate Yourself to Serve

EVENTS

8-10

Recap of the 2023 Winter Conference & Exhibition | Fall Conference Call for Presenters | Upcoming Global BICSI Events | Virtual ICT Forums & Webinars

EDUCATION

BICSI Courses Available Virtually & Face-to-Face

CERTIFICATION 12-15 Announcing Certification Committee Changes | Credential Holder Spotlight | Thank You RTPM Program Exam Item Writing Volunteers | New BICSI Credential Holders COMMUNITY CORNER 16-18 BICSI Membership Advantage | More than Words from Women in BICSI

NEW! BICSI’S PROJECT MANAGEMENT REFERENCE MANUAL

REGION LETTERS

19-21

The latest news from your Regional Directors

2023-2024 BICSI Board of Directors Board President —Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, ESS Board President-Elect — David M. Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT Board Secretary —Honorico “Rick” Ciordia, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM, PE Board Treasurer —Beatriz Bezos, RCDD, DCDC, ESS, NTS, OSP, PE, PMP EMEA Regional Director —Gautier Humbert, RCDD Global Regional Director —Fernando Neto, RCDD U.S. North-Central Regional Director —Dennis Severance, RCDD U.S. Northeast Regional Director —William Foy, RCDD, ESS, NTS, OSP, WD U.S. South-Central Regional Director —Ryan Davis, RCDD, TECH U.S. Southeast Regional Director —Bo Conrad, RCDD, TECH U.S. Western Regional Director —Luke Clawson, RCDD, GROL, MBA Immediate Past Board President— Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP Chief Executive Officer (ex officio) —John H. Daniels, CNM, FACHE, FHIMSS

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FEATURE

BICSI’S NEW PROJECT MANAGEMENT REFERENCE MANUAL IS HERE!

The TPMRM, 2nd edition covers the latest in project management.

The highly anticipated second edition of BICSI’s Telecommunications Project Management Reference Manual (TPMRM) was released last month. Designed to aid telecommunications project managers in maintaining peak perfor- mance during a project’s entire life cycle, this new publication will guide ICT professionals through every step of a new or ongoing venture. The TPMRM, 2nd edition features significant changes and improvements, ranging from information on construction administration to outside plant (OSP) project management methods, as well as an updated glossary of essential project management terms, acronyms, and ICT industry symbols and definitions for readers’ convenience. This cutting-edge publication gives readers access to a variety of resources to help ICT professionals continue employing best practices in telecommunications project management.

The TPMRM, 2nd edition contains five chapters, two appendices, and the aforementioned glossary. Sections include:

• Chapter 1: TPM Fundamentals

• Chapter 2: TPM Design, Installation, and Implementation

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• Chapter 3 : Specific Outside Plant TPM Considerations

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• Chapter 4: TPM Documentation

• Chapter 5: Risk Management

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• Appendix A: Codes, Standards, Regulations, and Organizations

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• Appendix B: Legal Considerations

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ORGANIZATION

John Daniels

BICSI has plenty to celebrate in 2023. The last year has seen many advancements in the ICT industry, and BICSI has continued to support that progress in a multitude of ways. Here are a few key highlights from 2022:

BICSI EVOLVES WITH SEVERAL CHANGES

EDUCATION AND MANUALS BICSI released version 8 of its ICT Cabling Installation Program to reflect the most recent trends, technol-

(STC) Alliance Award of Merit. The ITSIMM was cited for its high marks in technical content and accuracy, reader usability, aesthetic design, and adherence to strict industry technical

In February, the BICSI Board of Directors made history with the election of its first woman Board President – Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, DCDC,

writing and design principles. The manual competed against hundreds of other entries from around the world.

ESS. With more than 25 years of ICT experience, Carol immediately acclimated herself to the new role. On the international front, BICSI began updating its Affiliate

ogies, and practices in structured cabling installation. The program includes new progressive courses, certification exams, and BICSI's Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual, 8th Edition (ITSIMM) which was released in early 2022. The installation program continues to provide students an opportunity to increase their structured cabling skills from entry-level installer to highly skilled technician.

The ITSIMM wasn’t the only BICSI educational offering that captured the STC’s coveted Award of Merit. BICSI's forward-looking and engaging Cabling Installation Training Program, version 8 was also honored, marking the first time a BICSI training curriculum has received the distinction. The version 8 installation training program was recognized for having a well-structured and appealing design while also including clear objectives and well-positioned learning activities that enable targeted outcomes.

Program starting with the current BICSI South Pacific and BICSI Japan Affiliates. The modernized program will enable these affiliates to better support BICSI members from a local community perspective.

BICSI’s ITSIMM , 8th edition, won a prestigious 2022-23 Society for Technical Communication

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ORGANIZATION

STANDARDS The year 2022 brought two new BICSI standards. The first – BICSI G2.1-22, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: Pole Setting, Anchoring, and Guying – provides instructions and

CERTIFICATIONS BICSI also launched the ICT Certification

BICSI EVENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE The first-ever National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)/BICSI Summit was held in San Antonio, TX, USA. The event’s timely topics covered everything from PoE to intelligent buildings to FTTX. BICSI’s 2022 Winter Hybrid Conference & Exhibition was held in Orlando, FL, USA, bringing together thousands of ICT profes- sionals both in-person and virtually to enjoy various offerings, such as the annual Cabling Skills Challenge.

Institute – the premier certification entity in the ICT industry. The Institute focuses on a wide array of certifications including RCDD ® , DCDC ® , OSP ® , RTPM ® , and Installer & Technician. The Institute delivers the highest quality credentialing programs that demonstrate mastery in ICT. In addition, BICSI added all four currently offered installation certifications – INST1, INSTC, INSTF, and TECH – to its list of avail- able digital credentials. A digital credential can be affixed to any electronic communica- tion making it easier for a person to share and verify their level of achievement with colleagues and/or employers.

installation methods for raising, anchoring, and guying poles to support OSP cable.

The second – BICSI G2.2-22, ICT Outside Plant Construction and Installation: Aerial Cable Installation - details proper methods for installing OSP cable within an aerial pathway. And finally, BICSI published the Essentials of ICT Bonding and Grounding , Version 2.0, in 2022. The publication provides foundational knowl- edge needed for all aspects of bonding the ICT infrastructure.

CERTIFIED

CERTIFIED Installer 2, Copper INSTC

Installer 1 INST1

CERTIFIED Installer 2, Optical Fiber INSTF

CERTIFIED

Technician TECH

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ORGANIZATION

BICSI’s 2022 Fall Conference & Exhibition was held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, featuring a tremendous lineup of keynote speakers, exhibitors, and presenters.

In addition, ICT Direct was introduced to allow attendees who couldn’t

make it in person to participate in the conference online as well as provide on-demand presentations to those hoping to revisit the event.

Our BICSI affiliates in Japan and the South Pacific held their own conferences that were a tremendous success drawing hundreds of attendees at each event. The industry gatherings marked the first in-person events for the affiliates post-COVID. India had several seminars in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai in 2022 while Costa Rica hosted an ICT Forum during the year. Thank you to everyone who kept BICSI moving forward in 2022. We look forward to maintaining this momentum and continuing to uphold our core values of integrity, service, and excellence in 2023!

NEW! BICSI’S TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT REFERENCE MANUAL The TPMRM, 2nd edition is designed

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ORGANIZATION

Beginning 15 April 2023… NOMINATE YOURSELF TO SERVE ON THE BICSI BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

the following benefits: • An opportunity at the forefront to attain an insider’s perspective and directly shape the future of the profession. • Extensive peer-to-peer personal and profes- sional development in international board governance. • An opportunity to give back to society and have a true impact on a profession that affects millions of people, families, and communities for generations to come. • A chance to build an international network of some of the best and brightest minds in the ICT community. • An opportunity to learn a variety of ICT best practices through the lens of a winning and growing organization and industry. • A sense of relevancy in a forum where each voice is heard and respected. Watch Your Email for Details An email will be sent to BICSI members on 15 April with more information on how to nominate yourself for either the open Board Director or LDC Member positions. In addition, be sure to check the BICSI website for further details on the self-nomination process.

The Leadership Development Committee (LDC), formerly the BICSI Nominating Committee, facilitates the annual nominations and elections process for Board Directors and LDC Member elections each year. In preparation for selecting BICSI’s next Board Directors and LDC Members, the LDC conducted a detailed gap analysis to identify the professional experiences, skills and/or business competencies that would best complement the current Board of Directors and LDC given the mission and future strategic direction of the organization. More details on the Board Director and LDC Member roles and responsibilities are provided in the position descriptions that will be available when the call for self-nominations opens. Self-nominations Open 15 April From 15 April – 31 May, self-nominations will be accepted by those who wish to run for one of the following volunteer positions for a two-year term: • Seeking four at-large Directors for the Board of Directors • Seeking two at-large LDC Members Why Serve? While all Board Directors and LDC Members volunteer their time, talent, and energy without pay, the current and past members will attest to the fact that their personal and professional rewards are substantial. Specifically, these individuals have articulated

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EVENTS

BICSI celebrated 50 years of conferences at this past Winter Conference & Exhibition. We want to thank everyone who celebrated this monumental moment with us! We also want to thank our many fabulous presenters, keynotes, exhibitors, and sponsors. Catch up on what you missed through ICT Direct Winter 2023. Remember, the online conference portal opens 22 February for those who registered for ICT Direct or attended the in-person conference in Tampa. Through Wednesday, 22 March 2023, we invite you to view technical sessions and keynote presentations you missed. In addition, we ask you to please complete speaker session surveys for any of the presentations you watched. To view sessions and complete surveys, simply click on “Auditorium” in the top blue bar of the virtual lobby. Click on the sessions you would like to (re)watch. The survey links are located beneath each of the individual presentations. NEXT UP: 2023 FALL CONFERENCE Planning is already well underway for the BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition that takes place 10-14 September in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Mark your calendar now and be sure to visit bicsi.org/fall . More details will be posted as they become available.

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EVENTS

THE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS IS HAPPENING NOW! If you are an innovator looking for a global platform to share your industry knowledge, now is your chance. Contribute to the advancement of your profession and gain visibility and recognition as a leader in the industry by speaking at the 2023 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition , taking place 10-14 September 2023 . BICSI is seeking proposals for Pre-conference Masterclasses and Concurrent Sessions focused on innovative approaches that attendees can use immediately in their daily activities within the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. Drive the conference program by submitting a presentation proposal focused on any of the following:

• Power over Ethernet (PoE) • Data Centers • Intelligent Buildings / Smart Cities / Internet of Things • Optical Fiber & Passive Optical Networks (PON)

• Audiovisual • ICT Professional Development • New and Emerging Applications • Wireless and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING. GIVE YOUR CAREER AN RCDD BOOST! RCDD CERTIFICATION

Click here to complete the Speaker Application. Applications are due by 28 April 2023.

Approved speakers will receive a complimentary conference registration!

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EVENTS

UPCOMING GLOBAL EVENTS: 2023 Southeast Asia Conference & Exhibition – A BICSI Endorsed Event 15-17 March 2023 Le Méridien Putrajaya, Malaysia Conference for the Information Technology Systems Industry – A BICSI Endorsed Event 18 April 2023 NH Milano Congress Center Milan, Italy ICT Forum – A BICSI Endorsed Event 26 April 2023 Hotel Royal Pedregal CDMX, Mexico Dubai ICT Conference & Expo – A BICSI Endorsed Event 16-18 May 2023 Habtoor Grand Resort Dubai, UAE 2023 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition 10-14 September 2023 Caesars Forum Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Japan Conference & Exhibition 14-15 November 2023 Solacity Conference Center Tokyo, Japan

UPCOMING VIRTUAL ICT FORUMS AND WEBINARS

ICT professional development comes in all forms, and it’s closer than you think. The Virtual ICT (vICT) Forums and Webinars below make it convenient to take in new technical knowledge presented by industry experts.

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SPONSOR AN EVENT AND EDUCATE FELLOW PROFESSIONALS Our sponsored presenters make these events possible, building their brand recognition while educating ICT professionals on what they know best. If you are interested in sponsoring a BICSI vICT Forum or webinar, please contact Business Development Manager; Exhibits, Sponsorship & Advertising, Courtney Nalls, at cnalls@bicsi.org or 813.769.1842 or 800.242.7405 (USA & Canada toll-free).

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EDUCATION

BICSI continues to support the advancement of the ICT profession and serve as the preeminent resource for the Connected World through our versatile hands-on educational resources. The courses we offer include: BICSI Courses Are Available Virtually and Face-to-Face

IN101: BICSI Installer 1 Training (Virtual)

IN225: BICSI Installer 2, Copper Training (Virtual)

IN250: BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training (Face-to-Face)

TE350: BICSI Technician Training (Face-to-Face)

DC102: Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices (Virtual)

DD102: Applied Best Practices for Telecom- munications Distribution Design (Virtual)

OSP102: Applied Outside Plant Design (Virtual)

PM102: Applied Telecommunications Project Management (Virtual)

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CERTIFICATION

MOVERS AND SHAKERS OF THE BICSI ICT CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE Announcing Certification Committee Changes

The BICSI ICT Certification Institute is the premier credentialing organization for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, setting the standard for excellence and expertise. We are grateful to the many volunteers of this institute for their continuous guidance of this essential ICT resource and would like to acknowledge the following individuals:

Heather Callaway, RCDD, of APG, steps into the role of Vice Chair of the Registrations and Credentials Supervision Committee (RCSC). With four years as a voting committee member and the Chair of the Registered Telecommunications Project Manager ® (RTPM ® ) Workgroup, Heather fills the vacancy left by Russell Oliver. Russell Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, ESS, NTS, RTPM, one of the founding members of the RCSC and a BICSI Past President, has been volunteering since 1989. Russ has dedicated more than 34 years to advancing the ICT profession. Russ remains on the committee as an active contributing voting member. Adam Haskin, RCDD, of AmpThink, takes on the role of Chair of the RTPM Workgroup. Adam joined the RCSC in 2019 as a voting member. He also serves as a member of the RCSC Membership team. John Bakowski, RCDD, NTS, OSP, WD, steps down from the RCSC after 30-plus years of service. He most recently served as Vice Chair of the Outside Plant Designer (OSP) Workgroup and Chair of the RCSC Membership team. John says, “I have never regretted joining this esteemed group so dedicated to their industry.”

He says to the committee, “you have challenges ahead, but you have an opportunity like no other to make your mark on the ICT world; have fun while you’re at it!” Robert Erickson, RCDD, OSP, RTPM, steps down from the RCSC after 28 years of service, with his most recent position as Secretary of the OSP Workgroup. Bob says, “BICSI has been extremely rewarding. I have met many interesting people, made many friends, shared knowledge with many individuals, and contributed to the organization since 1995. It’s been my privilege to have served on this committee with its dedicated, knowledgeable, and hardworking volunteers and staff (past and present).” “I can’t begin to say ‘thanks’ enough to both John and Bob for all their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the RCSC, BICSI, and our credentialed members. Between the two of them, they have over 60 years of institutional knowledge that is irreplaceable. Their leadership and dedication as long-time RCSC members are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten!” - RCSC Chair Brian Hansen, RCDD, NTS

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CERTIFICATION

RCDD CREDENTIAL HOLDER SPOTLIGHT

The BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer ® (RCDD ® ) credential is highly regarded by the ICT industry and mandated by many state and government jurisdictions, as well as companies and private entities worldwide. Those who achieve the RCDD designation have demonstrated their knowledge in the creation, planning, integration, execution and/or detail-oriented project management of telecommunications and data communications technology. This significant career path achievement opens new possibilities for both the individual and his/her company alike.

“I have been an RCDD since 1995, and I’ve recently earned my fifth BICSI professional designation, the DCDC ® - Data Center Design Consultant ® . BICSI certifications have been some of the most beneficial contributors to my successful and rewarding career. They indicate high levels of individual performance,

knowledge, and dedication. BICSI credential holders help differentiate the organizations for which they work as being among the best and most innovative.” —Dave Vercelletto, RCDD, DCDC, ESS, OSP, RTPM, CTS-D, Sr. Telecom Engineer and Low-V Systems SME at CPG

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CERTIFICATION

THANK YOU RTPM PROGRAM EXAM ITEM WRITING VOLUNTEERS For the past few months, a team of dedicated volunteers has been working behind the scenes on the Registered Telecommunications Project Manager ® (RTPM ® ) Program. This remarkable group of subject matter experts has been participating in version 2 of the exam item writing process, spanning a four-month volunteer commitment. Their passion and dedication to BICSI programs and the exam development process help ensure future credential holders have demon- strated expertise in the knowledge areas required for their credentials. Each step in the exam development and maintenance process takes valuable time and tremendous effort. Without the dedication of our volunteers, our exam programs and credentials would not be industry-recognized and held in the highest regard.

Brian Hansen, RCDD, NTS – RCSC Chair

Heather Callaway, RCDD – RCSC Vice Chair

Adam Haskin, RCDD – RTPM Workgroup Chair

Michael Collins, RCDD, RTPM – RTPM Workgroup Vice Chair

Caitlin Brudnicki, RTPM

Dixie Campbell, RCDD, RTPM

Muhammad Tahir Chaudry, RTPM

Francis Krosendijk, RTPM, TECH, INSTC, INSTF

David Lester, RCDD, DCDC, ESS, NTS, OSP, RTPM, TECH

Heath Norris, RCDD, RTPM

Thank you to BICSI’s RTPM Item Writing Team:

Robert Snively, RCDD, RTPM

The generous gift of your time and commitment is greatly appreciated and makes a huge difference in moving the ICT profession forward.

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CERTIFICATION

NEW BICSI CREDENTIAL HOLDERS CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR HARD WORK PAID OFF!

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA REGION Prabhat Singh, DCDC Mohamed Sultan Al Mahio, DCDC Anish Neelgagan Ravindran Krishnan, OSP Anas Matar, RCDD Sathiya Priya Nagarajan, RCDD Bashar Al-Hamad, RCDD Siva Ragothaman, RCDD Abdul Jabbar, RCDD Mohd Amir Qureshi, RCDD Mohamed Shereen, RCDD Mujeeb Ur Rehman, RCDD GLOBAL REGION CALA Laura Munoz Gonzalez,RCDD

Justin Howe, TECH JayDee Walters, TECH Jeffrey LeMay, TECH Codie Dugan, TECH Bradley Mechelke, TECH Brandon Reynolds, TECH

Richard Gardner, RCDD Todd Yarbrough, RCDD Brad Crowley, RCDD Patrick Vaughn, RCDD Barrett Krueger, RCDD Ryan Zoukis, RCDD Gavin Miner, RCDD Oscar Rios-Alvarez, RCDD Christopher Kiser, RCDD Ryan Ferrier, RCDD John-Paul Saide, RCDD Billy Moore, RCDD Jason Wallis, RCDD Danny Martinez, RTPM Joseph Weyel, RTPM David Palacios, TECH Christopher Prins, TECH Aaron Barrera, TECH Kyle Monahan, TECH Garrett Bump, TECH Caleb Weaver, TECH Ryan Blatzer, TECH Tyrone Jones, TECH Luis Galvan, TECH Sean Eades, TECH Aaron Marks, TECH Justin Pullen, TECH Thomas Miszczuk, TECH U.S. SOUTHEAST REGION David Vercelletto, DCDC Douglass Herre, DCDC Matthew Maxvill, RCDD Michael Jackson, RCDD

Tyler Dao, RCDD Jamie Bloomfield, RCDD Wallace Wilson, RCDD Robert Ruiz, RTPM Theodore Allen, RTPM Mark Bowman, TECH Devin Fleming, TECH Brian Mason, TECH Christopher Poston, TECH Daniel Najera, TECH Robinson Aguro, TECH Brandon Ball, TECH

Jeffrey Schaltenbrand, RCDD Sara Hickey-Hackney, RCDD Robert Struewing, RCDD Blake Kozicki, RCDD Aaron Camerato, RCDD Thomas Bailiff, RCDD Michael Watkins, RCDD Scott McChesney, RCDD Gary Schwegel, RTPM Andrew Nyitray, RTPM Thomas Lucas, RTPM Christian Lafferty, TECH Daniel Hoving, TECH Charles Randolph, TECH Jerome Carlton, TECH Kenneth Croyle, TECH Lorne Williamson, TECH Jeffrey Warta, TECH Brandon Edwards, TECH Thomas Spoczynski, TECH Carla Chester, TECH Jacob Mercado, TECH Lisette Rojas, TECH Tyler Goettsch, TECH Leonel Zuniga, TECH Dominic Franklin, TECH Chad Henning, TECH Ethan Aubry, TECH Jonathan Schmidt, TECH Chad Graven, TECH Andrea Susor, TECH Nathan Kroyer-Noonan, TECH William Kamelesky, TECH Devon Gimenez, TECH Joshua Smith, TECH Tyson Wasilewski, TECH Pamela Buck, TECH

U.S. NORTHEAST REGION William Foy, DCDC Eron Lloyd, DCDC Daniel Foley, RCDD Jeffrey Chan, RCDD Andrew Smith, RTPM George Shiffer, TECH Justin Matney, TECH Jamie Newman, TECH Kenneth Fowler, TECH Daniel Griffith, TECH Patrick Curtin, TECH Christopher Dickey, TECH Ryan Gibbs, TECH Langh Thang, TECH James Toliver, TECH Jeffery Hall, TECH Kathryn Fairgrieve, TECH Earl Dunlap, TECH U.S. SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION Kris Rios, OSP

U.S. WESTERN REGION Gregory Reid, OSP Alex Cardiasmenos, OSP Ricardo Rodriguez, RCDD Katie Love, RCDD Sean Hopkins, RCDD Sean Cross, RCDD Phillip Detering, RCDD John Zullo, RCDD Jonathan Delahoyde, RCDD Dustin Zeisler, RCDD Christian Eric Siritto, RCDD Kristina Webb, RCDD Navtej Sahota, RCDD Nicholas Wallace, RCDD Muhammad Awais Zubair, RCDD

CANADA Steven McGill, RCDD Yefu Zhang, RCDD Gabor Csizmazia, RCDD Alan Austin, TECH

INDIA Ancy Jesbin, RCDD

SOUTHEAST ASIA William Endozo, RCDD Faisal Mohamed Ariff, RCDD U.S. NORTH-CENTRAL REGION Leroy Heier, OSP Robert Brudnicki, RCDD

Tammy Duke, OSP Michael Orr, OSP Darrin Smith, OSP James Anderson, RCDD John Wright, RCDD Jason Gonzalez, RCDD Jeremy Reiber, RCDD

Kevin Ware, TECH Jesse Leyva, TECH David Rooks, TECH Jose Quintanar, TECH

Cain Manzira, RCDD Milton Jones, RCDD William Phillips, RCDD

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COMMUNITY CORNER

PATHWAYS TO MOVE YOUR CAREER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION As a BICSI member, you have tools to get ahead of the curve and stand out to future employers.

VOLUNTEERING SENDS A STRONG MESSAGE Show your commitment to the ICT industry as a BICSI volunteer.  Donating your personal time to make an impact at BICSI and in the ICT industry is impressive on a resume.  Using your knowledge and skills to help evolve the ICT industry helps you stand out as a leader.  Working with fellow volunteers demon- strates your abilities as a dedicated team player.  Highlighting your contributions and showcasing your skills strengthens your professional credibility.

BICSI Membership can help you land your next professional role! Here is how you can get the Membership Advantage:  Start by updating your resume or CV. List your latest skills and remember to add your BICSI Member logo at the top to attract potential employers’ attention.  Next, make sure you are subscribed to receive membership emails. BICSI ICT Career Center job announcements alert members when new positions are posted.  Finding and landing a new position is often aided by who you know or meet. As a member, reach out and network with other members by sharing ideas and contacts at BICSI events to open new doors.  Whether you are just starting your career or transitioning into the ICT Industry, sign up for the BICSI Mentorship Program . This is a great way to learn about the industry and take steps toward your future goals.

Volunteering helps both BICSI and You. To learn more about our many committees, click here .

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COMMUNITY CORNER

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More than Words from Women in BICSI “Be the Young and the Restless” By Caitlin Brudnicki, RTPM, Senior Project Manager with BCL Enterprise and Vice Chair of the BICSI Emerging Professionals Workgroup

industry, and fortunately, we have a foundation in place for young professionals through BICSI. But we need to expand these opportunities to the next generation as well! My plea to the members of our industry is to be the person who offers mentoring or an internship to an eager young learner, or to initiate talks with local high schools or vocational schools through career event opportunities. Unless we educate our youth, they will not realize that the ICT industry is a potential career path, or it will take them years to find out. We do not have that kind of time, as more ICT professionals retire and fewer enter the workforce. As young professionals, we need to be engaging the next generation today. Let’s be the young and the restless. Educate the youth and spread awareness.

There are two things that stand out to me about the ICT industry: women and minorities are hard to find, and the industry is aging out. Whether we are manufacturer’s representatives, technicians, or designers, we are all working in a monochromatic industry. As young professionals, we are constantly working to prove our knowledge and worth. We often need to put in significant effort to prove our legitimacy as a source of information because we know we do not have the tribal knowledge of most others in the industry. Rather than degrees, ICT relies on certifications like the RCDD or RTPM, and I feel like this is a big reason why our industry does not garner the same level of recog- nition as other trades. Most often, we find a career because we know someone who is part of the industry, have a connection to the industry, or somehow stumbled upon the industry by happenstance. As young profes- sionals, how do we introduce and educate the next generation? The industry is in a holding pattern because of a lack of educational programs available to high school students and vocational schools.

W.S. Halstead of Johns Hopkins Hospital started the “see one, do one, teach one” method. In my experience, this is the best way to learn in this industry. By being immersed in the day-to-day activities of the industry, we gain a unique understanding and familiar- ity with the equipment, designs, and materials. To better prepare the next generation, we need to provide these opportunities to them as soon as possible. Internships and mentoring programs are a start, and BICSI even has a mentorship program for young professionals! I can remember sitting and simply watching as my mom went through project designs, product submittals, and RFIs. Then we progressed to site visits for above ceiling punch lists, walk throughs, and final punch lists. All of this was an organic process that led me to the knowledge base I have today. If we do not start to take the education of the next generation seriously, we will have missed the oppor- tunity to create a strong workforce to support our up-and-coming professionals. Mentorship and education are the foundational basis of any strong

Share Your Story with Women in BICSI We want to hear from women in the ICT industry. Please consider submitting your brief story, anecdote, or advice for a future "More than Words" column. Email to wib@bicsi.org . bicsi.org/wib

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BICSI REGION LETTERS

Message From Your U.S. Western Regional Director

As of this month, I will be starting my third year representing you at BICSI and I truly enjoy talking to our members, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to discuss anything related to BICSI and ICT. The industry is rapidly changing, and we all need to evolve with it. Please reach out and let me know your thoughts.

Hello again fellow ICT stakeholders. I hope all of you had a good holiday season and your 2023 is off to a great start. Once again, we had the BICSI Winter Conference in Tampa FL, from 5-9 February. It covered many exciting topics in the ICT industry and I hope you all made it out.

Sincerely, Luke Clawson, RCDD, GROL, MBA U.S. Western Regional Director Director - Telecommunications, G&G Systems

It was a great week of networking with so many talented ICT individuals who contribute to the success of this industry for us all. One of the great things about the conference is that there is something for everyone in ICT. Some of my personal favorite topics were: • Pushing Past 100M: the Need for Beyond Standards Testing, Verification, and Validation • How Do we Eliminate the Dividing Line of Power? A discussion about line voltage and low-voltage workforce convergence • What are Converged Wireless Networks and Why are They Gaining Momentum. • Cellular 5G/6G vs Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 These topics caught my attention because my current employer, G&G Systems, specializes in DAS and Wi-Fi. We understand the daily changes in these areas and know how important testing, verification, and validation are to a properly installed system. I appreciate how BICSI continues to pull together industry experts from all corners of the ICT world to create a relevant conference for so many of us who focus on different disciplines. Exciting things continue to evolve with BICSI, and I can finally announce we will be having an in-person regional event in Everett, WA on Friday, 28 April. The sponsor will be Fluke Networks, and I am excited to see their new products.

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BICSI REGION LETTERS

Message From Your Global Regional Director Message From Your EMEA Regional Director

In these uncertain times due to financial ups and downs, inflation, wars, and material shortage, BICSI is staying strong and celebrating the 50 years since the first conference.

Greetings fellow BICSI members. I hope this message finds you and yours healthy.

Welcome to the first BICSI Brief of 2023. I hope you enjoy reading it. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my predecessor, Ninad Desai, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT for his contributions to BICSI and to our

This is the time where your credentials count. Look around you and notice how RCDDs seem to maintain

or find jobs better than non-credential holders. This is just another example of the strength of BICSI: always there to educate, always there to support our careers. As promised in the last letter, the events are coming back to EMEA. While writing this letter, the advertisement of the EMEA BICSI-endorsed event in Dubai has just started, and we’re finalizing details on the Mainland Europe Italy conference in Milan. So, by the time this is published I hope you’ll have registeredfor at least one of those. It’s been tough keeping BICSI EMEA alive without events for two years, and we thank our EMEA members for staying with us. Now we’re looking forward to a far brighter future for our region. On the technology side, things are getting interesting with 5G, edge data centers, and single pair Ethernet creating new business opportunities. You can count on BICSI to provide the latest news and events to help you understand these new markets.

industry as a whole. It has been great working with Ninad during our Board meetings. It is my privilege to follow in his footsteps as the next Global Regional Director. If there's anything I can do to help you with BICSI or anything related to our industry, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I will do my best to help you. One more BICSI Winter Conference has now come to a conclusion. I hope you had the opportunity to join us in Tampa and that you attended the many sessions available. If you didn't make it to Tampa, ICT Direct Winter 2023 is available as of 22 February and runs until 22 March. ICT Direct Winter 2023 is a great way to fulfill the conference requirement if you have a BICSI credential. I hope over the course of my term as Global Regional Director our paths will cross either in person or virtually. Whether you are travelling, staying close to home, or spending time with family and friends, stay safe and stay well.

On behalf of BICSI Staff, the many volunteers, as well as the Board of Directors, I’d like to thank you for supporting BICSI.

Regards, Gautier Humbert, RCDD

Warm regards, Fernando Neto, RCDD Global Regional Director, Senior Manager, H. H. Angus & Associates

Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Regional Director Standards Coordinator, Digital Infrastructure, Legrand

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BICSI REGION LETTERS

Message From Your U.S. North-Central Regional Director

BICSI Executive Staff

Chief Executive Officer —John H. Daniels, CNM, FACHE, FHIMSS; jdaniels@bicsi.org Chief Finance and Operations Officer —Joe Sullivan; jsullivan@bicsi.org Chief Impact Officer —Gail Moore-Swaby, CPLP; gmooreswaby@bicsi.org Vice President of Certifications —Ronda V. Thomas, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CAE, Certified Credentialing Specialist; rvthomas@bicsi.org Vice President of Meeting Services —Melissa Cummiskey, CMP; mcummiskey@bicsi.org Vice President of Professional Development —Penni Ferguson, INST1, M.S.; pferguson@bicsi.org Director of Curriculum Development & Learning —Feleasah Rogers, M.A., MBA; frogers@bicsi.org Director of Customer Experience —Dr. Reinaldo Llano Jr., MBA, DBA; rllano@bicsi.org Director of Human Resources —Bernie Currie, SHRM-CP, PHR; bcurrie@bicsi.org Director of IT —Christopher Muratore; cmuratore@bicsi.org Director of Membership & Volunteer Services —Monica Campbell Smith; mcampbell@bicsi.org Director of Publications —Clarke Hammersley; chammersley@bicsi.org Director of Standards —Jeff Silveira, RITP, CAE; jsilveira@bicsi.org Director of Training Delivery & Operations —Chris Hobbs, RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, CT; chobbs@bicsi.org Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs BICSI Cares —Kent Gibson, RCDD and Jeffrey Westlund, RCDD Ethics —Peter P. Charland III, RCDD, DCDC, ESS, NTS, WD, RTPM, CET and George Fewell, RCDD Finance & Audit —Beatriz Bezos, RCDD, DCDC, ESS, NTS, OSP, PE, PMP

Our industry, from installation techniques and best practices to the availability of new technologies lever- aged through-out the ICT industry, continues to expand and consume traditional, independent building technologies into network enabled, integrated building solutions.

Looking back, not many of us grew up focused upon the ICT career path. Rather, we found ourselves needed and years later, leading projects or design teams to ensure customer needs and operational technologies converged. Through our BICSI membership and certifications we have developed, defined, and implemented installation and design best practices utilized throughout the world. Celebrating 50 years this Winter conference (in-person and online), we are Leading the Future for the Connected World. I encourage everyone to consider what you can personally do to educate, encourage, and participate in communicating the opportunities within our industry to colleges, career centers, those separating from the military, or considering career changes. Through this leadership, we can change lives and ensure development of ICT- focused professionals to meet the challenges of the future. On 23 February 2023 a Virtual ICT (vICT) Forum providing CECs is available, with presentations by EXFO and Leviton. Please visit the BICSI website to complete your registration or pursue further information.

Leadership Development —Todd Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP Past President's Council —Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP

Professional Development —Alvin Gilmore, RTPM, TECH and Trevor Kleinert, RCDD, NTS, DCDC, TECH, CT Program Coordination —Michael A. Collins, RCDD, RTPM, CCDA, NCE and Matthew Odell, RCDD Registration & Credentials Supervision —Brian Hansen, RCDD, NTS, CSI and Heather Callaway, RCDD, LEED AP, CTS-D Standards —Denise Pappas and F. Patrick Mahoney, RCDD, CSI, CDT Technical Information & Methods —Robert “Bob” Hertling, RCDD, OSP and Philip Janeway, RCDD

Thank you, Dennis Severance, RCDD U.S. North-Central Regional Director President, Chapel-Romanoff Technologies, LLC

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