Brian Barnes Email & Phone Number

Pensacola, Fl, Us

Travel

As a DAS turnkey specialist, install, commission and optimize JMA/Teko Distributed Antenna Systems. Aid the PM and CM during walkthrough phase. Assist and instruct construction crew through construction phase 1. Install radio units, IDF head end equipment and cabling during phase 2. Assist and train RF installation team on cable pulling, terminating and testing RF, power fiber and ethernet cabling. As a BTS engineer, commision radio units and head end equipment. Assist SP's with commisioning telecom shelters as needed. As an Optimization engineer, perform walk testing, calculte head end loss and perform optimization once DAS system is on line. As a Wireless Network Specialist, install, upgrade, program and provision Aruba Wireless Network equipment. Provide input to customers on IP needs. Read design schematics and recommend AP placement. Assist and train installation team during construction phase. Stand up controllers. Work with network administrators to program VLANs in network switches and backhaul equipment. Provision APs for optimal SSID and IP management.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Install, program and provision Ubiquity Networks centrally controlled, sector based WLAN equipment in Multiple Dwelling Units (condominiums and large office buildings.) As a lead, organize and train technicians to competency levels while I am at home on leave from my main career. Communicate with ISP to troubleshoot back haul issues. Consult CEO and Director on field engineering installation processes and advanced techniques to minimize deadline times.

Nationwide

Delivered turn key Installations and integrations of DAS and RAN cellular site equipment. As a BTS engineer, performed Integrations and IP back haul conversions. As a Tower technician 5, ran tower crews providung cell site modernizations and installations. Ran SP tiger teams for trouble shooting. Reviewed Associated paperwork. Advised other teams in the field. Reported to area Program Manager.

Responsible for Implementing LAN connectivity and security .Design and implement an interoperable, scalable, and secure system for wireless LAN roaming, Conduct detailed site surveys using the latest surveying features of wireless LAN protocol analyzers for LAN frame and process analysis. Produce site survey, installation and testing related documentation. Responsible for support of MEDCOM Korea Wide Area Network support to include equipment installation planning configuration and engineering support.

Responsible for providing Level2 an Level 3 support of AHLTA main hub network at NHP. Assisted in Nortel network implementation, system upgrades. Advised network architecture and infrastructure moves based on past projects and assignments. Managed UPS management system upgrades. Developed key planning for port security implementation. Developed and administered network and power support training program for all outreach office support personnel. Trained MID personnel on Remedy helpdesk to prepare for Remedy program implementation. Utilized Openview for Nortel port and vlan management. Advised senior leads on RF technologies for pre-installation of Aruba WLAN system. Created standardized patch database for MID network control group and implemented database for use in Remedy customer ticketing system.

Provided NOC Level 2 support as a critical component of the Help Desk and maintain the Local Area Networks (LANs), Wireless LANs (WLANs) and provide limited Wide Area Network (WAN) support to over 1,200 subscribers in 3 locations. Responsible for managing 185 Cisco networking, VoIP and telecommunication switches. Stored CDC LAN, WLAN and WAN Access Support. Upgrade and troubleshooting of Windows based servers hardware and software applications. Review network Help Desk reported problems and assist customers .Utilize the trouble ticket system to open, process, and close support and trouble tickets. Manage all aspects of store hubs/switches, up/down switch and router ports. Troubleshoot and resolve store/CDC LAN, WLAN, and WAN access problems. Report circuit outages to vendor, notify designated addressees of complete store outages, maintain regular contact with service providers and facilitate problem resolution efforts until problems are resolve. Troubleshoot and resolve store/CDC communications equipment uninterruptible power source problems.

Responsible for representing the Chameleon ECM program through training and contract project management. Played key role in the development of the $1B USMC electronic warfare program. Our Product Specialist team developed the Chameleon ECM training program for new FSR hires, military technicians, OEM's, and unit commanders for MARCORSYSCOM as well as TISWG EOD, Canadian DND and Australian Defense Ministry. Aided in the development of new training products through consultation, revision and testing of CBT program and USMC CREW convoy brief revision with a sales proposal of $28M. Developed complete administration, ISPEC, TSPEC, TLO, ELO, administration, and scheduling for the Allen Vanguard British military training program. Personally developed the technical applications and vehicle integration/ engineering course including OSHA safety work standards, coordination of space and logistic support, reception of bids from vendors for materials, management of LFSR and OEM support for testing equipment, responsibility of USMC vehicles and ECM systems, evaluation of personnel for management, team, and technical positions. Organized and coordinated all necessary classroom space, conference room rentals, student/ instructor lodging and transportation for courses. Working as the US Representative, directly aided the prime contractor with CONUS FSR CLS and Administration. Provided SME advisement in the revision of technical and installation TM's for the prime contractor on the USMC project. The Chameleon program grossed over $600M in revenue in 2007 with Professional Services and training grossing $3.6 M.

Successfully completed 6 month contract in support of the initial implementation of the Chameleon ECM project with the USMC. FSR support included installation, troubleshooting, comprising field problem reports, and QA/QC of MCM systems installed into vehicles. Opened an outsourced logistical office in Al Hit. Developed CLS program for all outsourced offices. Refined processes for daily reporting/ shipping procedures for offices cutting work order completion time in half due to reception of replacement parts for damaged equipment. Trained Marines and soldiers on operation, maintenance and importance of electronic countermeasures equipment. Advised the senior leaders of combat active tanker and EOD units on deployment/ interoperability of ECM equipment while on mission. Aided in re-constructing USMC accountability process for ECM equipment. Supported customer with data, VoIP, VTC and SIPR network trouble calls during off time.

Successfully completed 5 year service contract as a network engineer including 3 consecutive OCONUS deployments and 5 major CONUS training exercises. Worked on extension nodes, node centers, transmission nodes and force entry command nodes. Qualifications include: VoIP, TCP/IP, T1/T3, desktop support, Sun Solaris OS, UNIX, Cisco routers and switches, fiber and Ethernet cabling, Wireless, and Video Conferencing; Participated in the development of the 18th Airborne Corp. VTC center. As a supervisor, was accountable for 6.4 M in networking and transmission equipment. Installed and maintained the Promina VoIP interface for the Northern Command Center in Balad Iraq to include network design layout, cabling diagrams, network resource allocations and training administrators on configuration and maintenance strategies. Configured Cisco routers, switches, interfaces and Cisco VoIP telephones for over 60 subscribers. Installed and maintained civilian digital network to provide high speed internet and VoIP telephones for company MWR center. Comprised consolidated advanced switching techniques, and troubleshooting guide. NCOIC of the main network hub for northern Iraq operations. Briefed senior leadership on network reliability and availability in weekly tech meetings. Experienced in LAN, WLAN, and MAN, network equipment installation, configuration and maintenance.

Bachelor Of Science Information Technology

Information Technology

Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications