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Germany

Managing the design, manufacturing and implementation of antenna measurement systems worldwide. Delivering state of the art test facilities for the aerospace, automotive and telecommunications industries.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I served as the Completions Manager in the NBN New Developments and Fibre Links (DCMA) I oversaw a team of 6 people interfacing with the design, scheduling, construction and technical teams. I identified and mitigated clients' commercial issues as well as delivered effective solutions for client and internal defects. I developed and implemented new processes to manage projects from inception to completion within time and budgetary constraints. I managed variation process, including dispute resolution for rejected payment claims. I also facilitated payment claims process and processed received payments to close projects.Key Achievements:* Reviewed defects and executed root cause analysis to generate required preventative training and documentation.* Invoiced over AU$1.5M on monthly basis by collaborating with Design and Scheduling teams and submitting over 100 jobs for approval and payment including quality acceptance.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I reviewed client issued work instructions to understand the scope of works. I uncovered discrepancies between manufacturers' specifications and clients' work instructions. I created Quality Alerts to assist field staff on understanding installation standards or changes in work instructions. I also created the flow chart and process to manage defects and faults. I assisted regional teams with fault resolution. I delivered fast and cost-effective resolution of faults. I spearheaded receiving, reviewing, allocating and updating processes of defects resulting from the site audits completed by Optus. I handled defects within Visionstream with the Quality Coordinators in each Region. I responded to questions and coordinated team efforts to ensure project success. I provided regular communications regarding project status to key stakeholders for informed decision-making.Key Contributions:* Evaluated and defined faults and defects scope with a keen focus on mitigating issues in a timely manner.* Performed the root cause analysis for faults and defects and identified effective strategies to avoid reoccurrence.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I directed a team of four Deployment Engineers and two Transmission Engineers to ensure field teams had access to all safety and quality documentation required for the assigned work. I executed SAED process including lease renewals, planning and reviewing FC drawings while ensuring compliance with all safety standards. I developed work schedule based on designs, network topology, and minimum disruptions to customers. I prepared quotes and budgets and allocate resources to complete the works on time and on budget.Key Accomplishments:* Managed the upgrade of more than 400 Microwave Radio links in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory.* Reduced the number of faults and defects to about 10 per week, based on about 15-20 sites upgraded each week.* Identified the need of skills improvement and delivered effective training and mentoring to staff.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Delivery of eJV Upgrades to sites from SAED to implementation, including transmission upgrades

Melbourne Area, Australia

I served as the State Lead for the deployment in the Optus In-Building Coverage (IBC) program in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. I managed several short-term and long-term projects including multi-storey buildings and stadiums, between 3 and 400 antennas. I implemented GSM, UMTS and LTE technologies to achieve project goals. I conducted site visits and developed feasibility reports, detailing RF, electrical, electronic equipment requirements for informed decision-making. I developed detailed project plans and tracked daily deliverables against plans and delivered effective solutions to mitigate issues. I monitored project progress continuously and developed detailed reports on measurable items such as milestones and delivery. I ensured all aspects of a technical project were delivered from technical design to coding to testing to acceptance within time and in budgetary constraints. I provided regular communications regarding project status to key stakeholders for informed decision-making.Key Accomplishments:* Successfully deployed 4G at Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Olympic Park.* Established and achieved KPIs by executing effective workshops, implementing best practices, and directing top-performing teams.

Melbourne, Australia

Wireless Networks specialist. Project Manager in the Operations and Maintenance Department. State project lead for Optus Mobile Network upgrades

Master Of Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering

Telecommunications engineers design, build and manage systems that transmit, process and store information as electrical or optical.

Diploma In Project Management, Project Management

This course offers a practical and hands-on approach to learning with an emphasis on solving real business problems interwoven with theory.

Bachelor Electronic Engineering (Hons), Telecommunications, Electromedicine, Project Management And Evaluation

Short Course, Agile Project Management, 10/10