Andy Stevens Email & Phone Number

Portsmouth, Gb

Portsmouth Uk

Projects include WACS, SEAS, ACE, AAG, EASSy, SX Upgrades, SMW4 Upgrades, IMEWE, EIG, SAT3 Upgrades, submarine cable systems. Scope of work includes testing, commissioning and technical support of Alcatel; 1620LM, PFE, 1626LM, 1678MCC,1660,1670, 1675LU, 1663 and 1353NM/1354SN.Ciena; CN4200, CN RS4200. Coredirector. Online Edge Family 2500, 7000, 9000 & 6500 ROADMInfinera; DTNHuawei; 1600g

Apac Region

Technical Fiber Tester/ AnalystFiber and Chromatic dispersion testing Bidirectional analysis of Optical fiber traces to required specificationsPerform all the needed activities to resolve any fibers outside specification Metro field support TechnicianAdvanced understanding of telecommunication systems, network infrastructure and design, topology and protocols, integration of enterprise-wide communications networks.Prepare, and document all aspects of a client’s network in preparation of implementing communication systems and associated applications.Fundamental knowledge of networking, considers work flow requirements to research and recommend network and data communications hardwareAnalyse connectivity problems, consults with design to recommend appropriate solutions.Perform routine and some moderately-complex field engineering installations, maintenance activities on telecommunications systems, data, and networks at customer locations.Install IP, network equipment and facilities.Interpret service orders, circuit diagrams of advanced complexity, verifying work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information.Utilize approved test system tools/processes to track and document problem requests, resolutions, installations, changes, maintenance and repair work from inception to completion.React and proactively diagnoses and independently resolves common and some moderately complex, integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on and maintenance.Respond to routine client issues related to networks, systems and applications, applying technical solutions or making equipment repairs to correct and maximize system performance and operating efficiency.Contact telecommunications engineering and sustaining support when issues require further escalation. Act as a liaison between the Technical metro Support group to assist, facilitate and expedite resolution.

Global

In station test & turn up to customer acceptance of all equipment's involved with cable landing station activities. SLTE DWDM equipment/ SDH/ Power feed equipment/ Switch/ Router configuration/ Operator positions/ IP phoneWet plant testing, repeater interrogation/ BU switchingO&M of all the Landing Station Equipment

Uk

BT21CN ProjectLead for a team of field engineers for turn key projects, liaising with management and customers in weekly meetings.Ciena certified in CN4200 Flexselect advanced services.Commissioning and integration of Ciena’s DWDM/CWDM and SDH transmission systems for third party telecom carriers, including BT, THUS & Verizon.Equipment includes the CN 4200 Classic/ CN RS 4200 Advanced Services Platform and the CoreDirector Multiservice Switch.Excellent transmission skills based on SDH/WDM principles.

Europe/ Usa

Commissioning and integration of ONI Online edge DWDM/ CWDM product family transport systems for customer’s including Colt, Sita, Deustch Bank, France Telecom. Also involved in lab trials for BT Martlesham.Channel adds and integration testing in allocated maintenance windows. Providing 2nd line support for customers.Liaising with the customers and offering advice on maximizing network potential, maintaining a good rapport with the customer. Equipment's included Online Edge family of 2500, 7000 and 9000 products.

Germany

Technical documentation for new and existing projects, manage release schedule & customer communications,Coordinate with managers, testers and other key departments to get feedback on the tools and implement changes based on their requirements.Identify infrastructure and resource needs for the programFacilitate handoff of project deliverables from software development to the test departmentAttend cross-functional team meetings to advocate for the test departmentCommunicate project schedule to all departments involved and communicate back to the project team regarding the test team`s abilities and needs for executing testing to customer acceptance.Communicate project changes and technical data regarding the software, hardware, system to the test departments.

Netherlands

Commissioning and integration on projects for KPN Q and Telfort