Mark Serda Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Leverage my expertise in the broadband and telecommunications industry to enhance the operations and drive success within the OSP Engineering department at Frontier Communications.► Facilitate development of custom dashboards to provide visualization of performance metrics, analyze complex data sets to generate actionable insights for senior leadership, and conduct risk management to ensure organization objectives are met.► Provide technical consultation and support for OSP Engineering teams responsible for initiatives such as fiber-optic overlay, ethernet service, utility relocation, fiber-optic expansion to new residential developments, and all required permitting associated with OSP projects to reduce project delays.► Collaborate with the OSP Engineering Manager and team to conduct assessments of departmental operations, identifying and resolving inefficiencies, optimizing workflows, and enhancing project success.

Austin, Texas, United States

As a Technical Project Manager, I spearheaded the management of various significant projects within the AT&T wireless realization technical program, ensuring alignment with the company's specifications. Key Projects/Accomplishments: ► Attained a 25% reduction in interference-related issues in shared spectrum with SiriusXM by coordinating seamless collaboration between RAN engineers and vendors for 300 WCS sites spanning 14 states. ► Overcame obstacles for several hundred wireless sites undergoing network synchronization initiatives and elevated transport capabilities by overseeing cooperation between C&E and network engineering teams, resulting in a 15% increase in network performance. ► Orchestrated cross-functional initiatives with AT&T network engineering and Liberty Latin to swiftly minimize obstacles in the wireless network migration of AT&T to Liberty Latin in Puerto Rico. ► Synchronized several hundred WCS sites with the Aerospace and Flight Test Radio Coordinating Council (AFTRCC) by leading cross-functional initiatives across 14 states, while ensuring the protection of flight test operations within the shared spectrum.

Austin, Texas, United States

During my time here, I served as an Outside Plant (OSP) Planner, I led the comprehensive planning, design, inventory management, and analysis of OSP facilities, ensuring 100% network reliability in the Greater Austin area. I formulated and maintained the project scope and budget, ensuring the fulfillment of all network equipment, fiber facilities, and construction necessities. Additionally, I conducted regular route studies for wire centers, systematically assessing fiber network capacity to align with future service demands and support network initiatives. Key Projects/Accomplishments: ► Developed OSP facilities and circuits for fiber-based services, including switched ethernet, T1, T3, and GPON by utilizing OSP engineering and network design tools. ► Teamed up with equipment engineering to efficiently provision network equipment from selected vendors, such as Ciena and Cisco to fulfill service requirements, while targeting a 10% cost reduction and meeting project goals. ► Delivered OSP network design plans to project stakeholders within OSP engineering, network engineering, and construction teams by ensuring seamless communication. network initiatives.

Austin, Tx

In this tenure, I designed intricate and cost-effective OSP facility solutions customized to meet the requirements of large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and residential projects/services, including switched Ethernet, T1, T3, and GPON. I cultivated collaboration with construction, engineering, planning, field technicians, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful achievement of project objectives. I coordinated seamlessly with utility, municipal, and state departments to secure the required permits for project compliance. I executed the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of OSP facilities and network operations in the Greater Austin area. Additionally, I directed a specialized team in OSP designs for residential developments, showcasing leadership, and project management skills through effective training and mentoring. I engaged with vendors by effectively managing work orders and conducting quality control assessments on designs. Key Projects/Accomplishments: ► Created intricate and cost-effective OSP facility designs tailored to fulfill the requirements of large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and residential projects/services, such as switched Ethernet, T1, T3, and GPON. ► Applied OSP engineering tools to strategize and uphold network facilities in alignment with service demand by implementing enhancements to network capacity and contributing to a 20% increase in network efficiency. ► Reduced permitting costs by 10%, construction delays by 30%, and additional construction costs by 25% through negotiation of right-of-entry and easements with property owners and developers, while facilitating the strategic placement of OSP facilities. ► Partnered with OSP planning and equipment engineering to provision network equipment from key vendors, including Cisco, Alcatel Lucent, and Fujitsu, while confirming compliance with service demands and meeting OSP construction requirements.