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• Responsible for planning and implementing Jasper's/Cisco's Core Network Architecture Design.• Planning, designing and configuring STPs and DRA.• Developing and implementing Jasper's GFLEX/Eagle Routing nodes• Performed site and system expansion of GFLEX/Eagle systems and provided up to level-3 support.• Providing expert advice and direction to operations, sales and customer support teams.• Troubleshooting system level issues, network performance problems and roaming… Show more • Responsible for planning and implementing Jasper's/Cisco's Core Network Architecture Design.• Planning, designing and configuring STPs and DRA.• Developing and implementing Jasper's GFLEX/Eagle Routing nodes• Performed site and system expansion of GFLEX/Eagle systems and provided up to level-3 support.• Providing expert advice and direction to operations, sales and customer support teams.• Troubleshooting system level issues, network performance problems and roaming problems.• Integration of the Jasper's network with the networks of Jasper's non-roaming partner operators worldwide.• Performing daily operations tasks related to maintenance of Jasper/Cisco Core Network infrastructure (STPs, DRA) and supporting customer onboard procedures• Training new Jasper/Cisco team members. Show less

Provide Consultation services on SS7 integration/migration projects executed by Alcatel Lucent for Tier-1/2 mobile service providers in North America. The work involves administration & configuration of Alcatel Lucent products with regards to SS7 links both TDM and SIGTRAN. Interface with Alcatel Lucent Engineers and Program Managers to share technical and customer information.

 Provide administration & configuration for the GeoProbe system relative to the SS7-SCTP/Sigtran, STP/MSC/HLR/HSS/SMSC/IMP link connectivity and UMTS signaling in the T-Mobile network. Work closely with the customer to understand their SS7/GPRS/UMTS/IMS/VOIP network and perform setup and configuration of Tekronix’s GeoProbe/UA Products as needed to ensure the system meets the customer’s need and is functioning according to specifications. Interface with Tektonix/T-Mobile Engineers and… Show more  Provide administration & configuration for the GeoProbe system relative to the SS7-SCTP/Sigtran, STP/MSC/HLR/HSS/SMSC/IMP link connectivity and UMTS signaling in the T-Mobile network. Work closely with the customer to understand their SS7/GPRS/UMTS/IMS/VOIP network and perform setup and configuration of Tekronix’s GeoProbe/UA Products as needed to ensure the system meets the customer’s need and is functioning according to specifications. Interface with Tektonix/T-Mobile Engineers and Program Managers to share technical and customer information. Show less

Served as Overall Manager for Strategic Planning, Technology assessment and integration planning for SS7/IMS related hardware, software and applications.Responsibilities include engineering and establishing proper translations within the STP to support SS7 Signaling between Cox SSP’s, STP’s, and other SS7 signaling networks. Also responsible for SS7 link Traffic studies, anomalies, and day to day operational STP provisioning Support.Tested/Planned/Deployed First SIGTRAN SS7 links in… Show more Served as Overall Manager for Strategic Planning, Technology assessment and integration planning for SS7/IMS related hardware, software and applications.Responsibilities include engineering and establishing proper translations within the STP to support SS7 Signaling between Cox SSP’s, STP’s, and other SS7 signaling networks. Also responsible for SS7 link Traffic studies, anomalies, and day to day operational STP provisioning Support.Tested/Planned/Deployed First SIGTRAN SS7 links in the Cox Network to include M2PA and M3UA links.Duties include Global Title Translations implementation, Gateway Screening, and installation of SS7 Translations to support a variety of SS7 Services which include ISUP, TCAP CLASS, ISVM, LIDB, LNP, & E800/888. Show less

Duties include designing STP Gateway Screening (GWS), STP routing, ITU duplicate point code implementation, multiple point code implementation, developing STP Enhanced Global Title Translations (EGTT’s) plans to support a host of SS7 wireless/wireline services, performing traffic studies on SS7 STP networks, execute LNP/INP/GFLEX deployment projects, and providing tier 3 support for SS7 ANSI /ITU services which include SS7 connectivity, ISUP signaling, TCAP CLASS, AIN, LIDB, IS-41/CDMA, GSM… Show more Duties include designing STP Gateway Screening (GWS), STP routing, ITU duplicate point code implementation, multiple point code implementation, developing STP Enhanced Global Title Translations (EGTT’s) plans to support a host of SS7 wireless/wireline services, performing traffic studies on SS7 STP networks, execute LNP/INP/GFLEX deployment projects, and providing tier 3 support for SS7 ANSI /ITU services which include SS7 connectivity, ISUP signaling, TCAP CLASS, AIN, LIDB, IS-41/CDMA, GSM, ISVM, CNAM, LNP, SMS, and E8XX. Show less

Provide senior level expertise to ANSI and ITU SS7 Network owners.The primary focus is in the areas of Signal Transfer Point (STP) network design, planning, implementation, integration, migration and optimization. Duties include designing STP Gateway Screening (GWS), ITU duplicate and multiple point code implementation, developing STP Enhanced Global Title Translations (EGTT’s) plans to support a host of SS7 wireless/wireline services, performing traffic studies on SS7 STP networks, and… Show more Provide senior level expertise to ANSI and ITU SS7 Network owners.The primary focus is in the areas of Signal Transfer Point (STP) network design, planning, implementation, integration, migration and optimization. Duties include designing STP Gateway Screening (GWS), ITU duplicate and multiple point code implementation, developing STP Enhanced Global Title Translations (EGTT’s) plans to support a host of SS7 wireless/wireline services, performing traffic studies on SS7 STP networks, and providing tier 3 support for SS7 ANSI /ITU services which include SS7 connectivity, ISUP signaling, TCAP CLASS, AIN, LIDB, IS-41/CDMA, GSM, ISVM, CNAM, LNP, SMS, and E8XX. Directly responsible for pioneering the SS7 consulting Line of business for NetDirect Systems. Customers to-date include: Tekelec (Multiple client engagements), Valor Communications and Verizon Wireless. Show less

Responsible for providing expert consultation to customers in the area of SS7 Network design/implementation/migrationFocus on multi-vendor STP Message Transfer Part (MTP) routing, Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) routing, gateway screening, Global Title Translations, link provisioning, hardware provisioning, service provisioning, service architecture design, link/service turn-up/cut-over and SS7 transport requirements for a host of SS7 services to include but not limited to ISUP… Show more Responsible for providing expert consultation to customers in the area of SS7 Network design/implementation/migrationFocus on multi-vendor STP Message Transfer Part (MTP) routing, Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) routing, gateway screening, Global Title Translations, link provisioning, hardware provisioning, service provisioning, service architecture design, link/service turn-up/cut-over and SS7 transport requirements for a host of SS7 services to include but not limited to ISUP signaling, TCAP CLASS, CNAM, LIDB, IS-41/CDMA, E8XX, LNP ISVM, GSM and AIN.Directly responsible for pioneering the SS7 consulting Line of business for Raviant Networks. Customers to-date include: Tekelec (Multiple client engagements), Sprint PCS, Voicestream, Qwest and Level 3.Provide leadership and supervisory support for Raviant Networks SS7 Services consulting team. Show less

Deliver a full range of reliable SS7 connectivity and signaling services to the Urban Media Service Switching Points (SSP’s), located throughout the greater Urban Media Network. This delivery of SS7 services includes maintenance and provisioning of the Signaling Transfer Point (STP) databases, as well as support in fault isolation of SS7 events or failures. Insure team’s focus is on implementing SS7 services according to specified timelines, meeting service design, insuring service… Show more Deliver a full range of reliable SS7 connectivity and signaling services to the Urban Media Service Switching Points (SSP’s), located throughout the greater Urban Media Network. This delivery of SS7 services includes maintenance and provisioning of the Signaling Transfer Point (STP) databases, as well as support in fault isolation of SS7 events or failures. Insure team’s focus is on implementing SS7 services according to specified timelines, meeting service design, insuring service implementation does not negatively impact existing SS7 services as well as maintaining the health of the Urban Media STP Network.Responsible for developing turn up testing, fault isolation, SS7 provisioning, and preventative maintenance processes and procedures. Duties include Global Title Translations implementation, Gateway Screening, third party vendor ordering, SCP CNAM/LIDB provisioning, Service Order Administration (SOA/LNP) and installation of SS7 Translations to support a variety of SS7 Services which include ISUP, TCAP CLASS, ISVM, LIDB, LNP, & E800/888. Show less

SS7 Network ArchitectureDeployed the Cox SS7 STP network, planned, implemented as well as developed the processes and procedures to make the Cox SS7 STP network a reality.Served as Overall Manager for Strategic Planning, Technology assessment and integration planning for SS7 related hardware, software and applications.Responsibilities include engineering and establishing proper translations within the STP to support SS7 Signaling between Cox SSP’s, STP’s, and other SS7 signaling… Show more SS7 Network ArchitectureDeployed the Cox SS7 STP network, planned, implemented as well as developed the processes and procedures to make the Cox SS7 STP network a reality.Served as Overall Manager for Strategic Planning, Technology assessment and integration planning for SS7 related hardware, software and applications.Responsibilities include engineering and establishing proper translations within the STP to support SS7 Signaling between Cox SSP’s, STP’s, and other SS7 signaling networks. Also responsible for SS7 link Traffic studies, anomalies, and day to day operational STP provisioning Support.Duties include Global Title Translations implementation, Gateway Screening, and installation of SS7 Translations to support a variety of SS7 Services which include ISUP, TCAP CLASS, ISVM, LIDB, LNP, & E800/888. Show less

Responsible for the design and implementation of all new service request requiring SS7 Network Transport.Provide leadership and supervisory support (comprising coaching, training, goal setting, work prioritization, and insuring process consistency for 10 personnel within the Provisioning Work Group.Project Manager for all SS7 traffic re-routing in the greater Illuminet Network. STP Translations experience with DSC, Nortel and Tekelec STP’s

Duties included, DMS 250 switch translations (implemented ISUP signaling trunk groups, In-switch Calling Card Validations, MF to ISUP trunk conversion, and analyzed switch reports to complete traffic studies. Duties also included direct involvement with the Network side of switching which included DACS, channel banks, Echo Cancellers, T1 Multiplexers, patch panels and DS-3 Multiplexers.Responsible for Nortel I-node STP Translations required for CommuniGroup SS7 Traffic.

Build and insure installation of SS7 Translations (including routing, Gateway screening and Global Title Translations) throughout the ITN STP network. These Translations support a variety of SS7 Services to include ISUP, TCAP CLASS, ISDN, ISVM, AIN, LIDB, IS-41/CDMA messaging CNAM, and E800.Insure services function in accordance with the service design and satisfy the customer’s expectations.Responsible for the implementing services in such a way as to not negatively impact existing… Show more Build and insure installation of SS7 Translations (including routing, Gateway screening and Global Title Translations) throughout the ITN STP network. These Translations support a variety of SS7 Services to include ISUP, TCAP CLASS, ISDN, ISVM, AIN, LIDB, IS-41/CDMA messaging CNAM, and E800.Insure services function in accordance with the service design and satisfy the customer’s expectations.Responsible for the implementing services in such a way as to not negatively impact existing customer services.Maintained STP Translation usage spreadsheet, identifying potential resource shortages prior to exhaustion.Performed Network Operations Center activities while holding the SS7 Surveillance Technician position. Show less

Monitored and analyzed the operation of the digital and analog circuits traversing Various U.S.A.F. Tech Control Centers. Responsible for carrier trouble resolution.Monitored Power levels on Department of Defense DSCS II Satellites, directing Earth Terminals to make transmit power adjustments in order to maintain efficiency throughout the frequency spectrum.