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Commerce, Ca, Us

St. Thomas, Vi, Vi

On June 1, 2011 with support in I.T. as Project Manager for the implementation of a new back office provisioning and billing system (CommSoft) with support of the Accounting requirements. The company launched a new modernized network architecture: hybrid-fiber-coax (HFC) with 345 nodes. The new network supports delivery of VoIP, CableTV, and broadband Internet over one coax facility to the customer. I moved into Network Operations with responsibility and management of Innovative Companies capital budget and Network Planning.

Independent consulting services for telecommunications operations and engineering, with over 18 years of professional experience in electric utility, wireless, and wire-line telecommunications industries. Financial and network engineering experience combined with a detailed understanding of COGS, Operational efficiency, economic analysis; NPV, payback, and ROI for strategic decision making and planning. > Completed a start up company Business Plan for a new venture in the Entertainment Industry. The Business Plan (30 pgs) included: Exec Summary, General Company description, Products and Services, Marketing and Sales plan, Operational Plan, Management and Resource Plan, Financial Plan (4yr P&L, CapEx, Statement of Cash Flows, and a Valuation using discounted cash flows (DCF) and Engineering Economics) and Exhibits with attachments. > Irell & Manella, LLP- review of patents in the electrical engineering discipline and assist the firm with technical questions and definitions utilized.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Leading the Network Engineering & Planning organization with additional responsibility for network facility transport engineering and coordination, Project Management, with assistance to the network operations center (NOC). Directed network teams in expanding markets throughout Central California. Oversaw network quality and capacity efforts. Executed strategic network plans for multimillion dollar cost savings resulting from the purchase of another CLEC. Managed transport capacity, quality, and profitability. Periodically reviewed recurring / non-recurring expenses to identify opportunities for improving network performance and cost optimization.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As Director, Network Planning, managed technical managers supporting strategic planning efforts, project management, new market expansion for increased sales and market penetration, oversaw network capacity (equipment and transport) using trend analysis, supported annual budgeting process (capex and operating line cost). Provided leadership and support in product development, network project planning and implementation, and service delivery performance. Managed and trained 35 direct / indirect reports.

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Provided leadership as a Management Consultant / Senior Engineer responsible for $3M network projects that expanded a fixed 38 GHz point-to-point microwave network infrastructure throughout Southern California (Los Angeles / Orange County, San Diego markets). Defined and aligned project deliverables with corporate engineering objectives. Performed project reviews to assess performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Prepared feasibility cost estimates to plan and coordinate project resources. Established project controls.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Formerly 360 Communications (acquired by ALLTEL, and Sprint Cellular became 360 Communications), fifth largest wireless telecommunications company in the U.S. with 14.7 million customers.Project Engineer responsible for mobile growth in fast growing wireless markets in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Hampton Roads MSAs. Cell site expansion via individual contracts and managed General Contractors for cell tower construction, led RF engineers for frequency reuse, field technicians for coordination of drive testing and FCC / FAA regulatory filing for Cell Site Activiations.Reduced capital expenditures by $980K for a CDMA digital conversion project to Optimize the wireless network.Successfully managed a $2M Sectorization (Optimization) project and completed project one month ahead of schedule and 40% under budget.Led co-location strategies and implementation with other carriers to minimize environmental impact for new cell site growth and reduced capital investment in the market.

Chicago, Il, Us

Electric Utility company headquartered in Chicago, IL serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers of northern Illinois.Customer Facilities Engineer (newly created company position) met directly with new Commercial customers for growth and new business opportunities. Designed and engineered outside plant work orders for new customer construction and upgrades for 120V/240V delta, 120V/208V Y, 240V / 480V, 480V / 277V Y. Sized up load and determined appropriate service drop cable sizing with all ancillary equipment / attachments to meet the customers in-service date. Electrical Engineer responsible for upgrading the utility companies outside residential distribution plant service of 4kV primary to new 12kV primary distribution. Coordinated with Network Planning on redistribution of AC distribution feeder load in the network, and with bargaining unit management for work order / project start and completion. Communicated and reported to management and Network Planning on progress and completion.

Mba, Finance

B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering