Christopher Bracey Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Texas, United States

Dallas, Tx, Us

Led and accelerated cross-team coordination for RAN EPL hub construction and transport provisioning, reducing project delays and exceeding company objectives. Oversaw end-to-end CRAN hub configuration deployment as E2E PM for 5G mid-band carrier objectives, participating in regional/national process conversations and receiving recognition for contributions. Contributed technical and market-level expertise to create a new Small Cell Single Turf Model process for hub construction. Managed the construction, integration, and cutover of 53 active sites for the nationally led FFA project, providing technical market-level expertise to shape the overall process. Mentored multiple markets on system-related questions and new technology deployments; created an unofficial "Mid-Band in a CRAN configuration" deployment process flow document. Designed and implemented a new Front Haul cross-connect and dark fiber testing process to enable internalization of work and cost savings while reducing expenses and project delays.

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Cleared a backlog of 250+ transport-related delays within 45 days, improving team performance and eliminating project delays. Created NFL TITAN, a cloud-based universal tracking system that eliminated process hand-off inefficiencies and improved team performance by breaking down information silos. Initiated best-in-class RFDS / Autoforms, Site Audit, and job Scoping processes, producing measurable improvements in project cycle time and team effectiveness, and resulting in overall cost savings. Acted as team liaison with internal and external partners across multiple programs, building communication platforms and identifying process deficiencies to root out roadblocks and initiate new processes. Created and facilitated employee training and mentorship programs, including organizing a weekly “ATT office Intern Peer-to-Peer” meeting, screening and recommending potential new interns to leadership, and mentoring a market new hire employee. Received multiple "Making a Difference" awards, including for leading the Hurricane Irma restoration efforts and contributing to network upgrades that improved coverage and overall customer satisfaction for the NCAA Championship game in Tampa.

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Led E2E financial aspects for the vendor construction of the market UMTS and Split Sector program, including reviewing purchase order requests, revisions, and closeout packages to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and company policy. Implemented weekly face-to-face "True Up/Educational" sessions with vendors, successfully clearing a backlog of 100+ closeout packages within 2 months and improving financial health and project cycle times for both companies. Oversaw contract governance, service level management, quality assurance, audit, and compliance management with vendors. Received "Leading with Distinction" award for working with the regional Finance Team to ensure the market met its EOY program financial targets. Participated in recurring AVP level Expense calls as team lead to discuss current expense expenditures and submit requests for new ones based on business needs. Collaborated with IT to procure and set up a virtual Share Drive for project deliverable tracking information, technical documents, and best practices, facilitating seamless collaboration among team members.

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• Managed 8 field technicians to place, splice, and deliver copper and fiber facilities, meeting customer demand and network upgrade objectives while ensuring compliance and efficiency with company regulations and standards.• Analyzed data and trends to turn around the team's overall performance, elevating them from the bottom to the top performing team in the South Florida Market within 3 months of assuming leadership.• Conducted monthly safety and quality inspections on technicians and coordinated all work by contractors in the Lower Keys.• Collaborated with internal customer-facing partners to define team workload priorities and promptly clear service-impacting plant defects.• Participated in monthly Department of Transportation (DOT) coordination meetings to discuss proposed and ongoing city, county, state, and utility construction projects in the Lower Keys.• Remained On call 24 hours and 7 days a week, in case of emergency with AT&T's facilities in order to Investigate and alleviate schedules for impacts.

Dallas, Tx, Us

As Lead Design Engineer, designed and administered fiber network facilities for the Fiber to the Node (FTTN) and Fiber to the Cell Site (FTTCS) initiatives, as well as copper F2 facilities ensuring compliance with legal mandates and company standards for new builds from CO to field node and CO to customer premise.• Successfully cleared a backlog of 62 FTTN projects, meeting the company objective of fiber delivery to circuit turnup within 2 months, and maintained a program that consistently ran 1 month ahead of target during my 2-year management of the project.• Initiated First Company Application (FCA) for 2 fiber transport solutions, resulting in 50% faster deployment generating a 40% cost savings. Company-wide adoption as preferred FTTCS solution.• As the Lead Design Engineer for the national OSMOSE project, coordinated with local power and cable providers on pole replacement program in the Ann Arbor and Lower/Middle Keys areas.• Led a task force on "Process Improvement" consisting of External Affairs and management at Keys Energy, resulting in an agreement that created workflow efficiencies, cost-saving measures, and improved synergies between both companies.• Collaborated with company External Affairs, community leaders, municipalities, and citizens to ensure a cost-effective and legally compliant buildout. Attended regular city council meetings to address questions and concerns from officials and the public.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us