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Odenton, Maryland, United States

Optical Network Test Engineer – develop test plans and perform testing of existing and new optical network equipment for transport networks. Develop test cases, test reports and implementation plans while evaluating engineering architectures, new technologies and approaches to solve unique engineering problems. Also provide Tier III Optical support to Tier II engineering and vendors to provide resolution to complex Optical network issues.

Bristow, Va

Willow Trail, LLC specializes primarily in purchasing distressed properties, rehabilitating them and re-selling. Our motto is "Improving neighborhoods and communities one home at a time". We purchase distressed properties (foreclosures, short sales, unwanted inherited properties, abandoned, run-down, etc), rehabilitate and re-sell them. Additionally, we own and manage rental properties within our portfolio, and also provide outsourcing services to investors, managing and caring for any portion needed in the landlord/tenant relationship. Further, we provide general home construction/remodeling/rehab/repair services for homeowners, and also partner with other investors (or assist & advise new investors) and handle any portion of the "flipping" process that they would like to outsource.

Oakton, Virginia, United States

Providing technical sales support for AT&T Federal Public Sector Sales organization for US Government agency accounts. Focused primarily on fiber-based solutions, providing support in developing solutions and pricing for connectivity including MPLS, Ethernet, VPNS, Internet, Private Line, TDM, Wireless, Satellite, and other transport technologies. Developed solutions for Customers requiring customized "out of the box" designs for Legacy platform telecommunications requirements. Addressed customer needs and recommended appropriate products, solutions, and services to meet the customer's requirements.

Maryland, United States

Provided Federal/DoD support for Ciena system evaluations & validations in cleared DoD environment Lab networks employing Ciena products, including 6500 (L0-L2) systems, 8700 Ethernet, ELS, 5170 Waveserver, and 39XX CE edge systems.Support Government Agency SDN/NFV network automation development using Ciena's MCP (Manage, Control and Provision) platform via RESTful API interfaces. Provide on-site Classified and Unclassified support and provisioning for 6500 & 8700 using Ciena MCP platform, Ciena Site Manager, as well as via CLI commands (using SAOS) directly into the network elements. Provide support and training for Government Client Lab evaluation & certification efforts for 6500 (including Optical, Packet, DWDM, SONET/SDH and OTN) and 39xx product lines. Provide on-site support for test efforts including, but not limited to the following services: SONET/SDH, DWDM, ROADM topologies, Gigabit Ethernet (GIG-E), and Packet/Ethernet test environments.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developing lab test automation for customers utilizing Quali TestShell & CloudShell platforms. Automated lab test scripting provides consistent & repeatable lab testing of routers, switches, transport, and many other types of data communications equipment, Reduces human error, speeds the testing cycle, and reduces time to market by allowing testing during off-hours. Further, this automation allows more efficient and effective use of test ports on test systems from IXIA, Spirent, and many other manufacturers.

Herndon, Va

Developed Lab test automation to improve testing accuracy, consistency, and reduce “time-to-market” for equipment tests supporting Ethernet Point-to-Point services (such as EPON, BSoD, EPL, etc), targeting testing cycle reduction of 80% over current manual processes. DOCSIS system and release testing for CMTS/CCAP and related DOCSIS 3.0 ancillary equipment (such as Edge QAM systems for M-CMTS). EPON/DPoE OLT system evaluation, testing, validation and recommendation of candidate ONUs in support of DPoE deployments. Engineering lead for TWC’s “Go it Alone” effort (TWC’s program for direct connection to the LEC switched voice networks). Annual Operational cost savings of over $300M. Developed and documented system and network design for new products and/or features. Engineering Support for evaluation of new systems and technologies related to the Access and Backbone network (such as Last-mile Microwave and PTP/1588v2 timing solutions).

Herndon, Va

• Developing Lab test automation (using QualiSystems Studio GUI-based automation system) to improve testing accuracy, consistency, and reduce “time-to-market” for equipment tests supporting Ethernet Point-to-Point services (such as EPON, BSoD, EPL, etc), targeting testing cycle reduction of 80% over current manual processes.• Supporting & performing system and release testing for CMTS/CCAP and related DOCSIS 3.0 ancillary equipment (such as Edge QAM systems for M-CMTS) • Supported EPON/DPoE OLT system evaluation, testing, validation and recommendation of candidate ONUs in support of DPoE deployments.• Key technical lead in engineering and design support of TWC’s “Go it Alone” effort (TWC’s program for direct connection to the LEC voice networks making TWC its own CLEC) across various optical and packet transport platforms. Annual OPS savings of over $300M.• Responsible for providing system and network design support and documents for other Departments and Markets/Divisions, and supporting the development and deployment of new products and/or features.

Germantown, Md

• Worked as Product Line Manager for Digital Test and Access products, including the Spirent 6750 Broadband Remote Test Unit (for testing DS1, DS3 and SONET transport), QoS Scope Ethernet Test Probe, and the full line of Spirent Digital test access products, along with the Anritsu product line of Digital and Broadband test access solutions.• Responsible for investigating new opportunities and determining Technical requirements for new product features from Customer and Sales feedback (in both National and International customer bases). Responsible for writing detailed technical product requirements for the Engineering department, supporting the development of the product or feature, and establishing profitable Marketing and Sales policy/pricing. • Responsible for management of the full “life cycle” of the Product lines, including determining Interoperability requirements, and dealing with issues related to product maturation and “end of life”/“path forward” strategies for “next generation” products to minimize the overall impact to our Customers

Mclean, Va

• Managed the NOC team (three shifts) in McLean, VA to support the Nextel iDEN network. Lead the East-West NNOC consolidation program, included merging existing West and East coast staff into one location, and staffing the McLean NNOC for 7x24 support.• Developed “Knowledge Capture” database to serve as a training tool for other engineers• Built an effective, cohesive team of Tier III Engineers to support Nextel Communications Telco and Transport Network. This team provided support for the Network’s Transmission elements “in-house” to reduce support costs and improve quality of support. Additionally, the team provided project support for Transmission – related projects, technical Support to the Field on service issues, and a “go-to” technical resource for other ancillary FNE beyond traditional Transport, like other CO systems such as the MSO BITS clocks and DANTEL alarm systems. • Negotiated over $1,550,000 SAVINGS in annual support and maintenance costs with Transport equipment Vendors.• Rated 100% for Supervision by Direct Reports on “Employee Opinion Survey” - 2003• Recipient of the “Circle of Excellence” Award in December, 2004• Additionally, developed technical reports (such as determining “root cause” for outages, and development of Operational Standards to improve the Network and minimize exposure, etc.), • Personally provided Technical Support to the Field on service issues, and functions as a “go-to” technical resource for other ancillary FNE beyond Transmissions per se.

Reston, Va

• Saved the company over $500,000 in Capital Expenditure by effective selection of alternate Vendors and Equipment for completion of the US Data GSOC facility• Reviewed Vendor support costs on the remote testing OSS, and saved the company a significant amount annually in Operational Expenditure for needless Vendor support.• Lead team through the downsizing when C&W PLC (UK) closed operations in the US marketplace, maintaining productivity and morale during the process.• Increased productivity while reducing headcount• Received C&W “President’s Award” for providing key technical support to a Customer who required an unusual network topology.• Recipient of Emerald GEM (“Going the Extra Mile”) award for support during 9/11 • Responsible for handling Technical and Management escalations from customers and with vendors.• Provided technical support for resolution of field trouble escalations and chronic circuit problems within the Cable and Wireless network (including Domestic and International voice and data services).

Mclean, Va

• Key technical contributor to the “Remote Testing Vendor Management” team in the evaluation and competitive analysis comparisons of various remote test systems. This effort resulted in Nextel’s re-negotiation of the existing Vendor’s contract, saving approx. $3.8 Million over the following year. My efforts directly accounted for approximately $1 million of the savings over that period of time.• Responsible for providing second and third-level technical support for resolution of field trouble escalations and chronic circuit problems within the NEXTEL U.S. network. • Primarily involved in technical issues related to DCS frames (Tellabs 5500/532L and Alcatel 1630/31SX) and digital carrier facilities (DDS, DS1 and DS3 circuit), including various issues such as “post mortem” and root-cause analysis of DCS system failures, and developing recommendations to prevent similar outages in the future. • Deeply involved in the implementation of Far-end Performance Monitoring, Performance Monitoring systems (Clearview), alarm reporting, EMS implementation and establishing DCS maintenance standards within the NEXTEL network. • Also involved in the implementation of Network Carrier Performance Monitoring and Remote Testing Systems within the Nextel network. • Additionally responsible for providing transmissions-related technical support for the NOC and MSOs, including support on DS1/DS3 issues, surveillance and alarm reporting functionality.

Rockville, Md

• Worked in the Product Management group as a Specialist for Digital Test and Access products, which included the 6700 Digital Remote Test Unit, the 6750 Broadband Remote Test Unit, the DS1 Test Access Unit (DTAU), and the Enhanced DTAU (which provides full-time GR-833 compliant DS1 performance monitoring of associated circuits). • Saved one of our Customers over $125,000 in costs to a third-party vendor by developing command line scripting as a workaround “in-house” to assist in the transition between testing systems• Duties included product development and specifications for Hekimian’s SmartestPlus Dialogs, which are automated and interactive testing scripts (or macros) that are used by both testers and automated testing systems to standardize test procedures and increase test center productivity. • Responsible for investigating new opportunities and determining requirements for new products and product features from Customer and Sales feedback. Once a need had been determined, I was responsible for writing detailed product requirements for the Engineering department, supporting development of the product or feature, and establishing profitable Marketing and Sales policy and pricing. • Provided technical support for Hekimian’s Technical Assistance Center (HTAC) for issues relating to digital circuit testing and performance monitoring.

Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Vocational study of electronics design and engineering.

Diploma, Electrical And Electronics Engineering