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Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Currently the Director of Network Engineering and Operations Support at Verizon Wireless. He oversees national policy and standards for power, space, cooling and infrastructure at all wireless facilities. His team is responsible for developing and maintaining standards as they relate to NECs, SAPs, MSCs, Cell Sites and Towers. The team continually looks for ways to implement new technologies and green energy solutions that align with Verizon's corporate sustainability goals and culture. In addition to the standards development, his team also has engineering and operational oversight for all Verizon Wireless Core Data Centers that are the backbone of the wireless network

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Director Network Performance (VRAN/ FAST)July 2022 - PresentVRAN :• Lead a team of 2 Managers and 20 Engineers that supports the Samsung Application on Verizon’s Virtual Radio Access Network (VRAN). • Work with field teams to troubleshoot and resolves issues that cause reduced performance that are components of the VRAN Network (USM, vCU, vDU):o Ansible Automationo Atlas/ Marketplaceo POR (Plan of Record) UWB and MMW Buildo Openstack Platforms (Redhat and Windriver)o CAAS- Kuberneteso Software Upgradeso FOA’s (First Office Applications)o Tier 2 Field Support • Collaborate with various groups such as Planning, Maintenance Engineering, Regional System Performance, Engineering and Operational Teams.• Serve an integral role executing on expansion of Verizon’s 5G Mid Band Spectrum to support the FWA Product.• Manage the performance of the network, providing support and guidance to their team.• Drive continuous improvement, leveraging the latest industry knowledge and methods for ensuring network performance.• Ensure the organization meets the metrics set-forth by leadership including administrative, auditory, and KPIs.• Make decisions regarding the hiring, firing, advancement, performance, promotion or any other change of status of team members. Assess employee performance, hold employees accountable, take appropriate corrective actions, and train and provide ongoing direction and feedback to team membersFAST:• Lead a team of 2 Managers and 30 Centralized Engineers across the Northeast and South Regions. (NE, NY, TriState, WBV, FL, CarTn, GAAL, CGC)• Maintain and improve Top-Tier KPI’s on our cellular network by quickly diagnosing antenna and radio failures and creating TT’s for the field.• Work directly with our General Contractors on New Growth and Break Fix projects through our automated tool set to lock/ unlock sectors as well as perform pre and post checks to validate the health of the network.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Director, Network Engineering and OperationsVerizon WirelessApril 2012-PresentResponsible for the 24X7X365 operation, administration, and maintenance of the Verizon Wireless CDMA, EV-DO, and LTE network in New York Metro.Manage a team of 100 professionals including Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to exceed network growth and performance goals, help to consistently win ROOT and Nielsen network ratings awards in the Northern New Jersey marketManage > $400M capital and operating expense budgets with urgency to meet or exceed budget targets as requested.Work closely with Network Engineering and System Performance teams to design and improve processes for self-installation and integrations of critical network infrastructure, accelerating equipment deployment timelines while reducing capital costs.Responsible for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery efforts for Verizon's Northern New Jersey Network.. In this role I helped lead Verizon Wireless EOC network recovery efforts after multiple disasters such as 9/11, Hurricane Sandy along with numerous blizzards and tropical storms. Recognized on multiple occasions for recovering our network faster than our competitors, and winning market share.Work closely with local and corporate internal teams and outside vendors on numerous First Office Applications of software and hardware to improve performance, add functionality, or improve our ability to efficiently monitor and troubleshoot our network.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Manage a team of 10 Data System Technicians and 14 Cell Technicians. Responsibilities included but not limited to the operation and maintenance of LTE, Digital voice, and Data technologies, Dark Fiber, as well as the installation of In-Building Systems, DAS, new cells and expansion of existing cells as required by customer growth. Responsible for managing the operation and maintenance of the Branchburg 1,2 and 3 Mobile Switching Centers along with the Branchburg 3 and Wall SAP's(Data Centers) for all NNJ and NYM Data Traffic. This include 3g and 4g. . Direct, supervise and develop System Techs as well as organizing and planning the timely installation of facilities, translations, Switch/Data and peripheral software upgrades. Network equipment that this position is responsible for includes but is not limited to: Routers, Multi Layer Switches, 5ESS Switch, Dark Fiber, Voice Mail systems, PBX, DACS, and Power Equipment. Because this facility is a Network SAP (Service Aggregation Point) and TAP (Transport Aggregation Point) center, additional organizations such as NNO, EDN, and Area Planning are interfaced as well.Direct and supervise 14 Cell Technicians to ensure the proper maintenance and operations of over 400 locations which include Fiber HUB’s, Macro Cell sites, In-Building Repeater Design (IBRD) and Inside/Outside Distributed Antennas Systems (DAS), associated equipment, towers and facilities. Interface and provide support to all other local departments in the organization, such as: Construction, RF, Performance, Engineering and Transport on a daily basis to ensure growth schedules are being met. Maintains all NNJ Disaster Recovery Equipment ( COLT/COW/CROW) so as to be ready for immediate deployment.Responsible for ensuring the security, safety and environmental compliance of our systems and facilities in accordance with corporate guidelines.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

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