Bryce Fisher Email & Phone Number

Warwick

Birmingham, United Kingdom

- Managing all aspects of the high level design of the PMR Network, including core, access and backhaul for this critical communications mobile network operator - Full responsibility as the end to end Technical Design Authority and sign-off and network planning software expert for access and backhaul network design, coverage analysis and performance prediction - Conveying often complex information to the client in a clear, informative and articulate manner in order to ensure their full understanding of what is being provided - Conducting in depth Proof of Concept testing after identifying client requirements, working closely with software, development and R&D teams - Establishing strong working relationships with key suppliers, including BT Wholesale, and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements - Responsible for identifying relevant regulatory frameworks, including Ofcom, ITU, ETSI and IET, necessary for high and low level design parameters of networks, and documenting these specifications - Reduced onsite workload by 30% and prevented installation failure instances by designing an innovative split rack layout to enable simpler transport to site of partially kitted racks, optimised cable lengths for mass production, and standardised rack layout - Successfully reduced site rollout budget by 20% through direct supplier negotiation and innovative deployment initiatives

Coventry, United Kingdom

- Managed senior Sales Engineering Managers, Solutions Architects, and Bid Managers across the Europe and Russia sector for this US based global supplier of point-to-point microwave radio systems and solutions - Controlled an annual budget of up to £1m, allocating resources effectively and maximising cost efficiency at all times - Played a key role as the technical representative on the regional Executive Management team - Accountable as the Subject Matter Expert in Microwave/mmWave Backhaul and Packet Transport solutions - Led the preparation of subject matter white papers, and delivered engaging, clear and informative customer presentations and demonstrations - Carried out comprehensive Proofs of Concept, trials, and expert level workshops - Performed link and network design for robust Access and Backhaul microwave and mmWave solutions - Acted as the Technical Authority for PQQ, RFI, RFP, RFQ, and verifying the accuracy of tender documents prior to approval - Instrumental in securing a multimillion pound, multi-year contract to supply microwave radio to BT as the technical strategy lead and telecommunications and microwave radio network consultant

Uk

- Led all technical aspects of the TDM to IP and Carrier Ethernet migration strategy in line with the highest quality standards and optimal efficiency - Acted as Subject Matter Expert on Microwave and mmWave backhaul network solutions - Implemented and managed an effective continuous improvement program to train personnel in Mobile and IP Backhaul technologies, MEF CECP and ONF OCSA accreditation, delivering a 95% pass rate and enabling staff to participate in customer interactions regarding Ethernet solutions - Prepared and managed detailed, accurate responses to PQQ, RFI, RFP, RFQ tender opportunities - Created clear customer facing design documentation for Microwave Access and Backhaul Networks, including link and network design plots, commercial collateral, and design proposals - Provided simple, easy to understand, accurate technical documentation for customer presentations, workshops, training, and internal mentor sessions.- Successfully restructured the merged Sales Engineering teams across the newly formed Europe, Middle East and Russia (EMER) sector resulting in year on year OPEX reduction of 25% - Merged two disparate pre-sales technical groups to form a single, more cost effective group while building and fostering a culture of high motivation and engagement among all staff

Uk

- Led, managed and motivated the Sales Engineering team responsible for supporting Sales Managers throughout the EMEA region - Acted as the sector technical representative at the quarterly development and strategy positioning offsite meetings in the US and led by the CTO - Took ownership of the technical responses provided to competitive bids, including PQQ, RFI, RFP, and RFQ tenders - Supported the development of detailed pre-qualification presentations, demonstrations, and provided effective training material - Responsible for the low level design and documentation of microwave backhaul link and network solutions, using desktop design tools, including Pathloss - Worked as the technical lead and managing the customer relationship for the first application of the Eclipse microwave radio platform with a design comprising innovative use of the product for a military application

National Certificate In Electronic Engineering, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

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