Honor Society® member
Rasheed Graham
Advanced Engineer II at CHARTER COMMMUNICATIONS, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO
- University of Denver
- Information Computer Technology
- Class of 2017
- Centennial, Colorado
Member since December 2015
About
I started my career in telecom in 2003 working for Time Warner Cable as a Cumulative Leakage Index technician climbing poles in southeastern Wisconsin. I recently had a conversation with an older sibling who mentioned that when I was younger, and whenever we had cable installed, I would follow the technician around the house curiously watching and continuously asking questions. Today when I think about back then I realize how amazed I was as to how so many channels came through one wire. I mention this to highlight the point that this is my purpose in life and if it is not; I must be extremely close enough to it. Since 2005 I have been well emerged in system support roles my desire with achieving this current degree will be to advance to a prominent management role such as a director or vice president. This is my first time ever writing this or telling anyone of that matter. I hope that now that I have sent this message out into the universe the macrocosm shall return superfluously.
Education
-
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Certificate, Organizational Leadership
2016
-
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Masters of Science, Information Communication Technology Concentration Focus: Telecommunication Technology
2015 – 2017
-
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates General Studies, Broadband Technical Management
2004 – 2013
-
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Bachelors of Science, Information Security Systems
2003 – 2005
-
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Associates of Applied Science, Computer Networking
2001 – 2003
Honors and awards
-
2013 PTK All Colorado Academic Team
Phi Theta Kappa, community college presidents and community college state associations sponsor All-State Community College Academic Team ceremonies in 38 participating states. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/347480927469639751/
Goals and interests
- Career goal
For the past 13 years I have been rooted in the cable industry and I have worked for the nation’s top four cable companies. Within that time I have learned a great deal about the business, enough to where I feel I can branch out into other geographical areas of the profession. Over the past three years I have been contemplating on living abroad. This idea is fueled by my desire to travel and also influenced by a handful of associates, friends, and family that are already living in various parts of the world. I would like to make a positive impact of bringing Internet access to a nation that may have limited or simply no access at all. A contribution to the world such as this would be my final wish before I meet my Maker.
- Graduate school interests
I am currently a graduate student at Denver University but I hope to attend Colorado State University for their Doctrine Program in Computer Science.
- Outside the classroom
I am a Co-founder of Good Mornings Coffeehouse & Art Gallery. I like to think we will offer something Starbucks (other coffee shops) do not, creativity, and community. Good Mornings Coffeehouse is an arts collective dedicated to promoting community building and development through accessible arts education. Our goal is to bring community and art back to the coffeehouse through local art and local coffee. I believe a space created for meet ups about art will teach, beautify, motivate, inspire, empower, and transform the lives and communities of thousands of Coloradans. Everyone is welcomed as we are on a mission to promote positive interactions in our community and to expand the accessibility to art for everyone. http://www.gmcoffeehouse.com/
When I’m not working on building our brand at Good Mornings Coffeehouse & Art Gallery I enjoy the outdoors no matter the season. In winter I snowboard and in summer, spring and fall I hike and camp. When I need a quick wilderness fix I really enjoy hoping on my motorcycle and riding through these lovely Colorado Mountain ranges.
Experience
-
Advanced Engineer II
CHARTER COMMMUNICATIONS, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO
Aug 2015 – May 2016
-
National IP Provisioning / Renumbering Team
INTEPROS CONSULTING (COMCAST/NBC CORPORATION), CENTENNIAL, COLORADO
Jul 2014 – Apr 2015
-
Sr. Engineer Content Operations
MERIDIAN CONSULTING GROUP (TIME WARNER CABLE), Broomfield, Colorado
May 2014 – Jul 2014
-
Independent Sales Associate
LEGAL SHIELD, Denver, Colorado
Aug 2013 – May 2014
-
DNCS & VOD Administrator
COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Las Vegas, Nevada
Nov 2005 – Jul 2010
-
Cumulative Leakage Index (CLI) Technician
TIME WARNER CABLE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jun 2003 – Oct 2005
Volunteering
-
Intake and Distribution
Goodwill Industries
May 2013 – Aug 2015
-
Sorter
Arc Thrift Stores
May 2013 – Aug 2015
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
Additional information
Organizations
-
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (opens in a new tab)
-
The National Honor Society and Merit Scholars Society (opens in a new tab)
-
Phi Theta Kappa (opens in a new tab)
-
The National Technical Honor Society (opens in a new tab)
-
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (opens in a new tab)
