As a member of the IPRT Team at ALU now Nokia-Perform ALU 7750SR Software Upgrades including Pre-Checks prior to upgrade to ensure redundancy between the pair of routers.-Create Customer Questionnaire for implementation of PIM and MLD protocols to support Evolved Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service-Create Customer Questionnaire to implement Re-IPing of IPv6 Static Routes-Create Customer Questionnaire to implement Split-MSC (addition of 2nd pair of ALU 7750 SR’s)-Perform various audits validating 7750SR and 7705SAR configurations-Perform configuration changes on 7750SR and 7705SAR implementing new OSPF area on rings-Generate Standards of Operation Process documents for various IPRT projects-Generate Scripts to support Dual-Banding (removal of Telecomm eNodeB interfaces from ALU 7750 SR’s and 7705 SAR's)

-Engaged with Technical Introduction Leaders (TIL) for all New Product Introductions (NPI) for LTE, CDMA and GSM.-Collaborate with CORE Engineering teams to ensure Engineer Guides and other Engineer documents such as LCIQ, HWCIQ, S6 and NDD and tools are updated to support NPI’s.-Mentor the GSC Mexico Network Engineering team has the correct processes, documentation, tools and training to be successful at their jobs.-Coordinate and conduct knowledge transfer sessions, training and bootcamps for each release and NPI.-Product Release Authorization (PRA) Engineering approver and involved in VO, Lab, and FOA activities for all NPI’s.-Distribute bulletins, and knowledge transfer sessions so GSC Mexico Network Engineers are competent and effective.

-Senior Engineer for collaborating with CORE Engineering teams in the launch of new tools, including CES WET, for all CDMA PMSC solutions in our customer networks.-Conducted training sessions on new procedures and tools for all CDMA Network Engineering regions.-Distributed bulletins, knowledge transfer sessions and eTest exams for certification so Regional Engineers are competent and effective.-Provided leadership guidance to team members including mentoring new engineers within the Regional Engineering organization.

-Help CoE Engineering Managers in developing and empowering the team to deliver “Best in Class” Network Engineering support for External Wireless CDMA Networks in NA, CALA and EMEA customers.-Reduce technical dependency from regions by expanding CoE CDMA team’s capabilities to support level 3 and 4 type of activities, measured by EWOKS complexity level.-Worked with CoE managers on plan to increase the Jr.LNE’s within their technical teams-Improved EAL operating rhythm and measurability for CDMA. Collaborate with the EAL’s on improving the Engagement Process, Workflow and HC Management using View Point and providing feedback to the EAL's to increase accuracy Actual vs. Forecast. All this information should be discussed at least on monthly basis.-Assisted in managing the workload across CDMA CoE functions and closely partner with NA Leaders to transfer more hours to the CoE but balancing the jobs at the same time.-Increased and sustained utilization for the CDMA CoE Engineering team. (Exceeded target of 80% utilization including quality activities)-Improved quality of deliverables through the implementation of quality checklists for each functional team in the CoE, and ensuring their implementation and usage in EWOKS.-Improve existing plans for developing E2E engineers, by developing cross-training plans within CDMA and within other technologies.-Contributed in the development of the individual engineer scorecard that shows utilization and other metrics.

-Participated actively to strengthen ETG and help transform into a sought-after, world-class services consultancy, and a team of high caliber and balance-Use milestones invocation and quality practices to ensure budgets, timelines, and targets align at outset and throughout to the reality of quality engineering requirements. -Use and help improved Engineering infrastructure for workload/resource/ecosystem mgmt (Viewpoint, Matrix, NEKN, Milestones)-Reduced costs and improved processes to drive automation, streamlining, and cycle time reduction w/o compromising quality-Enforced and developed quality best-practices to analyze customer as well as internal project requirements, timeline, prerequisites, and feasibility. Leveraged engineering ecosystem of tools and platforms for business visibility and consistency.

-Responsible for coordinating support teams to provide quality UMTS network deployments.-Generate configuration files for complex UMTS networks and provide support to ensure a successful network deployment while meeting customer’s expectations.-Serving as Subject Matter Expert and point of escalation - responsible for opening, tracking and closing cases concerning UTRAN Access tools. Coordinate with CORE Engineering regarding configuration issues encountered during deployment and engage appropriate engineering teams to facilitate a solution to address customer concerns.-Lead for Standardization of Processes and Quality checks – develop and implement UTRAN processes and procedures for the NA Engineering team based on standard processes and procedures created by CORE Engineering. Responsible for training local engineers to utilize Access tools adhering to processes and procedures, compile and maintain WNE schedule and project trackers, and serve as quality check prime to ensure accurate outputs are delivered in a timely manner. -Provide extensive Customer Support – continuously monitor and analyze network parameters and objects to ensure customer network is operating according to a high-level of quality of standards and meeting customer requirements. Develop and administer on-site training, empowering customers to gain knowledge and expertise required to continue maintaining their networks.-Accumulate a broad spectrum of knowledge through self-initiated training – obtain in-depth knowledge and experience regarding UMTS technology by participating in Knowledge Transfer Sessions coordinated by CORE Engineering. Increase understanding of UMTS technology by participating in monthly UTRAN Access Engineering sessions with other regional teams, to communicate information and solutions for new issues and configuration obstacles encountered in our respectful customer networks.

-Prime Network Engineer for the Sprint PCS Southeast Region markets and Validation Office in Miani-Prime for collaborating with CORE Engineering in creating Process documents for new CDMA software releases.-Conducted training sessions on new procedures and tools for all CDMA Network Engineering regions.-Provided leadership guidance to team members including mentoring new engineers to the group.-Responsible for reviewing all Network Engineering Datafill requests before being delivered to Database Engineering for creation, to maintain a high level of quality being provided by the group.

Team Leader for Sprint market and Database Engineer Prime for Sprint PCS.Responsible for providing support and training team members.Assisted team members in solving problems or issues regarding projects and/or markets.Created tracking process, for job requests requested by Project Management, RF Engineering, and customers. Process creates a unique identification number called JRQ or job request and all inputs, emails, and deliverables associated with the request, are delivered and stored with reference to this number.

Involved in Technical Transfer sessions with both Nortel and Telstra personnel.Created configuration files to support new features which included: ISSHO, SBS Upgrade, 34d/4th DISCO Expansion, Multi-BTS rehome, ATM Vector and ATM Passport files.Involved in training new employees, as well as trained visiting employees from other Asia Pacific Nortel offices.Created process documents for new NBSS releases.Introduced tracking process, process already used in North America, for Australia's Job Requests.Provided onsite support during implementation of the first ATM Vector with 3rd/4th DISCO to the Nortel VO Team.

Upgraded Voice Response Unit (VRU) systems.Designed and implemented hardware and software for ASPECT bridge to VRU systems.Designed, modified and initiated various changes to VRU applications. Changes included: new subroutines, new DLL's, and parameter restructuring.Reconstructed development VRU to communicate with host via TCPIP/Sockets and successfully started application for demonstration purposes.

Performed analysis, designed, programmed, implemented, and tested computer programs for VRUs. Software development included various host interfaces (IBM 3174, X.25, Burroughs) in different telephony environments.Member of FastPath programming group, which produced VRU's in smaller time frames. Prepared flowcharts, programmed, implemented and tested computer programs for VRUs. Member of Focus Group, which included Programming/Analysts and Programming Managers, which worked on several issues concerning our department.Participated in interviews of perspective employees as well as training of new employees.Created documentation and instructions on procedures and programming standards for new programmers.Performed analysis, modifications and testing of applications written by other programmers in order to locate and correct specification and programming errors.