o Manage DWDM/IP & SONET networks-Identify node adds/removals -Design/Order new equipment-Identify best solutions for customer requests-Find optical protection paths per requirements-Identify & solve concerns involving health of networkso Manage Sites-Issue Site Surveys and scrub returned information-Determine best path for site growth-Create detailed process to decommission sites-Identify solutions for customerso Utilization many of the 100s of internal tools to accomplish role requirementso Train employees on procedures, tools and concepts o A Firm understanding of the DWDM platforms-Nokia 1830, ADVA & Huawei.o Determine what vendor/type of equipment to insert into situation -Exposure to basic layout of many DWDM/IP equipment deviceso Work with many other groups to accomplish tasks.

o Contracted to Wells Fargoo Responsible patching and remediation of middleware products: -Apache, Tomcat, Weblogic, Websphere & IISo Experience in both Linux and Windowso Wells Fargo process validation and creationo Configuration validationo Work on high profile situations in production environmentso Detailed problem solving

• Staff Augment for Level 3 as a Long haul planner for 1.5 yrs. -Responsible for the initial design of the NA long haul network, including span distances, power and space requirements, and deployment conventions -Responsible for acceptance of the outside plant fiber from construction -Responsible for detailed engineering of equipment configurations for deployment in specific sites as the network was being constructed• Design, plan and implement customer network migrations• Co-worker training and knowledge sharing• Execute DWDM and SONET Network Element initial turn-up and acceptance testing.• Work with customer Engineers to plan and execute projects.• Record all close out data and present to customer in project close out packages• Experience on the following products: ALU 1830, Cisco 15454, NCS2k, NCS1k and Ciena 6500.

• Project lead for the testing and installation for the Alcatel EnodeB LTE solution.• Work in a team environment on customer projects ranging from Network Element install to network migrations.• Perform quality and safety checks on the equipment installation.• Execute DWDM and SONET Network Element initial turn-up and acceptance testing.• Troubleshoot and resolve customer network issues. • Implement protocols per project design.• Create and maintain project documents to detail procedures, results and proactive suggestions to the customer.• Project Management- Responsible for planning and scheduling of projects in accordance to the customer’s specifications.• Microwave Radio Integrator- Team lead for installation/provisioning/pathing of Alcatel’s 9500 MPRe radios.• Experienced on the following Alcatel products: 1696 DWDM, 1850 SONET, 1830 ROADM, EnodeB LTE and 9500 MPRe Radio.

Designed large fiber optic networks for both new and existing routes.• Provided multi-million dollar quotes to customer for equipment and services.• Used Siebel to provide internal/external forecasting and quoting. • Successfully managed and technically supported a high profile project with a large customer involving new technology from start to finish.• Qualified the Ciena 40G solution with the customer’s test engineers.• Managed/Supported Ciena’s DWDM equipment in a tier 1 customer’s validation lab.• Served as the first line of support for the customers’ testing and deployment engineers.• Multi-tasking and adaptability were essential for my success in this position.

Sales - Alcatel Account Manager 2001- 2002 • Achieved $225 million in sales in 2001.• Effectively found and introduced new applications for current products inside the customer’s network.• Successfully defined a product’s growth by launching new hardware and software features based on the customer’s current and future needs.• Outstanding ability to communicate with the production group to verify the filling of quotas and obtaining an on time product delivery.• Generated ordering procedures based on my ability to communicate and lead Customer and Operations to desired outcomes.• Worked with all various departments and multiple levels to achieve goals.Sales Engineer - Alcatel 2000- 2001• Supported the Salesmen with products knowledge• Created and delivered customer presentations covering equipment functionality and features.• Trained Sprint Engineers on ordering procedures and equipment operation.• Point of Contact for Sprint Engineers for all questions and concerns.• Worked with upper management to tailor software/hardware towards the customer’s needs.New Product Support Engineer - Alcatel USA 1999- 2000 • Tested, supported and defined state of the art SONET and DWDM products.• Factory Acceptance Tested (FAT) with the customer.• Documentation creation, evaluation and verification.• Created and developed in-service upgrade/retrofit procedures.Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Engineer - Alcatel 1997- 1999• Dedicated Sprint support engineer based in their central NOC.• Successfully supported SONET, DWDM and Cross-connects platforms.• Restored service and provided explanations in high stress situations.• Organized and scheduled in-service upgrades.Field Service Telecommunication Engineer - Alcatel 1996- 1997 • Equipment installation, test and turn-up, project management and maintenance support.• Provided one-on-one customer interface.• Developed and implemented testing and upgrading procedures.