Andrew (Andy) Lin, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managing network upgrade projects for IT infrastructure and data centers, which includes firewall replacements, core router refresh in MPLS network and migration to software-defined network.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Managed the development, integration, and deployment of web-based SAP/ERP applications that maintain enterprise data related to Global Procurement, Supply Chain, Customers and Sales. Projects were implemented by Agile/Scrum methodologies.- Led projects from concept through implementation to delivery.- Coordinated with technical experts to implement customer requirements- Developed Request For Proposal (RFP) and led the project team to select a solution- Defined project scope, schedule and communication plan.- Secured funding and allocated resources.- Managed risks and deviations from plans (Change Management)- Directed and empowered IT suppliers to implemented projects with Agile methodology.- Approved functional specifications and detailed design documents.- Tracked quality, schedule and project financials performance. Reported status to executives.- Advocated for adopting new processes and new technologies. Tracked issues and mitigated risks.- Coached and mentored to foster team approach for resolving complicated technical issuesSelected Accomplishments:- Consolidated multiple IT applications into a single source of master data solution, saving total $2M in software maintenance cost annually- Enabled automation of business processes with 33% of efficiency improvement.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Defined product evolution strategy, product roadmap and design requirements for R&D, managed 3rd-part suppliers and coordinated Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacture and Deployment services for new product rollout. - Deployed 500+ wireless call servers and 1300+ media gateways to T-Mobile and AT&T in USA and Tier 1 mobile operators in rest of the world- Obtained NEBS and UL List certifications on new ATCA hardware platforms on schedule just in time for volume production of next generation wireless call servers- Coordinated with Supply Chain & Delivery Team for booking orders, shipping and installing equipment in next generation mobile network- Coordinated site survey and constructions for new installations. - Secured the technical support as required for customer acceptance tests- Served as global escalation point and coordinated resolutions for complex customer issues.Selected Accomplishments:- Alcatel-Lucent was recognized as the best Next-Generation mobile core equipment supplier in 2005 for Asia Pacific (APAC) region- Initiated cost reduction program by combining multiple hardware subsystems into a single cabinet, saving shipping and installation cost by 50%

Provided project management and program management responsibilities for the rollout of Next Generation Mobile Network products to telecom operators worldwide. Hands-on in managing complete project life cycles from inception to live. Skillful in coordinating issues aross functional departments and OEM suppliers.- Managed new customer projects, starting from installation, lab trial, field trial, First Office Application (FOA) to General Availability.- Supported IOT and introductions of new technologies (VoWLAN & UMTS) to customers.- Coordinated with customer account teams and site engineering teams to finalize equipment configurations for customer's mobile network.- Acted as the singe point of contact for integration and delivery of customer projects.- Coordinated resolution of customer issues with support from multiple functional organizations.- Coordinated support from multiple R&D locations to complete China MII 3G license testing and China Mobile WCDMA IOT in Beijing.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Led a group of senior level engineers tasked with system architecture analysis and definitions of the next generation signaling servers for voice and data network.- Translated customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.- Worked with customers to resolve capacity, performance and reliability issues.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Directed a group of 30 engineers to design and implement SS7 Signaling protocol software for switching products, such as Tandem switch, Mobile Switching Center and Signaling Transfer Point (STP). Supported integration, system test, field trial and commercial release processes.Selected Accomplishments:- Implemented custom features to meet US industry standards, which resulted in $18M new revenue and captured 85% market share in USA with 330 STPs deployed.- Achieved a $24M revenue increase by developing international STP features for Europe, South America and Asia Pacific.

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Master Of Science, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering, Electronics Engineering