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Glen Allen, Va

-Equipment Design Engineering Developed Design Engineering Specifications for VoIP platforms and voice and data monitoring systems for domestic and international network centers. Collaborated with Architectural Development, PMO, NOC and field operations to design and implement Policy and Signaling servers; Initiated testing with labs and served as subject matter expert for monitoring equipment design and network connectivity.– Circuit Design and Provisioning Managed various circuit orders for Data and Voice inventory, provisioning, testing and turning up, decommissioning various types of network mediums. including (3G, 4G, LTE), circuits (MPLS, Internet Exchange, Private / Public Peering, and Microwave), cross- connects and associated equipment configuration.– InterOp Implementation and Onboarding Facilitated Carrier Technical Engineering meetings between AT&T and Carrier partners and vendors to review technical requirements, identify obstacles and expedite resolutions. Coordinated and assisted with interoperability testing between AT&T and Carrier Partners. Developed processes and task baselines for IP Interconnect Service projects. Created new Onboarding Process (Welcome Package), translation questionnaire, quality assurance (QA) documentation to streamline processes for the VoIP IP Inter-Connect team and performed Carrier training.– Layer 4+ & Mobility Network Created Planning Letters for VoIP gateways, media and signaling server designs. Collaborated with multiple organizations (CRE, NSDNet, Operations, and Signaling, etc.) developing Engineering Design Plans for integrating new VoIP platforms. Met all expense and capital spending budgets ($6.1M).

Richmond, Virginia Area

-Core Network VA/WV Market Implemented Core Network build plan for the VA/WV markets. Successfully deployed 3G/4G and LTE platforms - RNCs, Media Gateways, Nortel aTCA switch, MSN/DAC, and BSCs. Responsible for defining schedules and coordinating tasks across multiple organizations and vendors. Reduced average Project Cycle time by 62 days.-Transport VA/WV Market Successfully managed 2000+ cell site transport projects to support LTE backhaul deployments and carrier bandwidth upgrades. Coordinated facility builds and implementation with LEC/CLECs and IXCs. Consistently rated Meets and Exceeds Performance and Excels in Leadership every year. Recognized by the Chairman and CEO for work performance to build the Boy Scout Jamboree network in WV.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Managed LEC, alternative access, and microwave backhaul design, integration and deployment for the Philadelphia, HaRLY, and Pittsburgh markets.Coordinated with RF Engineering, MW Engineering, Core Network and Network Development teams requirements for PA, NJ, and DE back haul designs.Lead weekly meetings with vendors to track construction, provisioning, testing and acceptance progress for over 1000 sites, identifying risk, and accountability.Managed Microwave Inventory requirements for Network Development Construction and Pathing teams. Manage back haul allocation and market orders for provisioning, testing and integration for successful deployment of remote back haul to the core network including microwave (5.8 GHz – 80 GHz), optical (OC-3 and OC-12) and electrical (T1 – DS3) facilities. Met all engineering goals for 2009 and 2010.Successfully projected and exceeded 2008 market goals one month ahead of schedule.Provided Tier II support for troubleshooting microwave installation.Managed Network Engineering for the Philadelphia market, including IP design and port assignments for Microwave network.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Managed Engineering, Site Acquisition, and Construction Project Management teams for eastern and western Pennsylvania; central and southern New Jersey; and Delaware. Responsible for managing vendors for RF Design, Site Acquisition, Site Construction, Core Network, to focus multiple teams regarding installation, integration, testing, and launch of the Sprint 4G WiMax network.Perform weekly audits and risks evaluation of project direction and goals.Weekly contributor of market status with meetings between Sprint Regional, National RF, National PMO; Access Management, Core Network groups and Area markets.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Successfully Implemented Core Network for 3G (UMTS) Launch for the Greater Philadelphia Region.Manage Core Network Implementation projects for central and eastern Pennsylvania; central and southern New Jersey; and Delaware.Responsible for the successful deployment of Core Network UMTS switches and equipment in the Philadelphia, Wilkes Barre, Norristown, Allentown, Harrisburg, and Wilmington MTSOs.Coordinated Verizon SS7 certification; trunk testing and integration for all new switches.Responsible for submission of documentation and adherence to internal Cingular quality control processes for switch integrity and revenue assurance testing.Subject matter expert for trouble shooting and resolving network transport and switch engineering design issues.Manage team of seven Core Network contractors, two Cingular Network Engineers, and two interns.

Manage Switch and Transport Engineering Department covering California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, Indiana, and Kentucky.Forecast, develop and manage budget of over $11 million in annual CapEx and $25 million in OpEx.Develop transport capacity planning models to forecast traffic and transport requirements for provisioning and budgetary purposes.Negotiated telecom and interconnection agreements with average savings of 10% of annual budget.Reduced telecom operating expenses by creating remote microwave backhaul network in Southern Utah and Nevada.Designed redundant and diverse fiber optic, copper and microwave networks throughout entire network.Facilitate meetings and processes between Operations, RF Engineering, Acquisitions and Construction, and Finance departmentsManage Carrier Access Billing team for auditing all private line and interconnection invoices. Research and recommend strategic direction for soft-switch and VoIP technology.Developed Switch and Network design for Sprint’s first full market deployment of EVDO in Boise, Idaho and Reno, Nevada.