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Cedarburg, Wi, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Manage and repair an existing 200-mile Cogent Communications fiber network in S.E. WI.Trouble shoot, repair and upgrade the current cisco routers on the network. Add new Cisco routers to the network to enhance and improve the current customer experience. Maintain, repair or organize contractors for a 5000 sq.ft POP/CO, this includes all teleco equipment, HVAC, generator and all power (AC/DC). Add new customers to the Cogent network in downtown Milwaukee and maintain 1 Cogent data hub.

Annapolis, Maryland, Us

Organizing and Implementing: 10G Fiber Upgrade; Microwave Upgrade; AAV Cutovers.Maintaining and Controlling Market Budget for WI and IL.Asset Management Control for all serialized assets.Working with Smartlink/T-Mobile Engineering Departments to achieve timely resolution on projects.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

As a FOPs Manager, I Lead and Manage a Team of Field Technicians and Support Staff,responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of cellular network infrastructure;working in remote locations from South Denver to New Mexico and Central Rockies to Kansas.Developed and implemented strategies to improve team efficiency and productivity, aiming toincrease customer satisfaction.Oversee day-to-day field activities to ensure smooth operation of TMO network.Oversee the development and execution for the health & safety of all personnel on/off site.Supporting RF, Construction & Development, with new site turn-up and Mod work/upgrades.Promoting a strong, motivated work environment, with a service-oriented team, by developingcoaching sessions, assisting with training requirements, mentoring technicians to progresscareer advancement with the possibility of moving towards senior and/or managerial roles.Achieving market/regional/national metrics including network trouble management, servicelevel agreement, mean time to repair and BSS availability.Fiscal responsibilities include, operational expenses, vehicles, test equipment, etc.Regular evaluations include goal setting/achievements, development plans, rewards,recognitions, and annual pay/bonus reviews.Striving to achieve all KPIs, set by Market, Regional and National departments.Provide daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to Senior and Regional Management,including any additional ad hoc reporting, pertaining to deliverables.Using the following software to assist with my current role: MS Office Suite (Advanced);Magenta Build; Pier; Riot; Axiom and various other software platforms.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis, including, but not limited to the following equipment: Ericcson LTE, UMTS and GSM BTS. Nokia LTE, UMTS and GSM BTS, Microwave radio network, Lucent 7705 CSR, Power management system equipment. Rectification of faults within tight deadlines, using various test equipment such as Anritsu, NetTek, and Fluke multi-meters.Local POC for Small Cell and DAS systems.Liaison with internal departments and external companies/vendors, to obtain the completion of work orders and projects.Training the newly recruited cell technicians to understand faults and working practices.Working a regular call-out roster.

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Work Package (WP) specification is a detailed statement of work document per activity and it is used toward construction service providers as an attachment of a contract with a fixed price.Ericsson provided 20 WP specification documents in Japanese for installation and commissioning of radio base stations. I had to first coordinate the translation of these documents into English and then proof-read, prior to providing to Ericsson, as a part of deliverable.Preparation of Work Package Specifications for Construction Services:Radio Base Stations. Completion of approximately 60 WP specification documents based on highly technical skills and knowledge, in both Japanese and English languages, for construction of radio base stations, excluding installation and commissioning of radio equipment, which are described in the above section.Completion of WP specification documents (as above) for construction of core network equipment, including Ericsson and 3rd party products. Created 34 WP and MOP specification documents for Ericsson core equipment, such as OSS, MSC, HLR, MGW, GSN and 3rd party provider equipment, such as DNS, router and switch equipment. All to be used across the Asia market as part of the $1.9 billion budget savings.Created 50 WP specification documents for civil works, such as cable and coax, cabinet, power, and telco, for both installation and upgrade, to cut the expenditure of approved service contractors.Liaison with department Directors, Managers and Personnel to collect data and information to complete tasks in a timely manner.Monitor approved service contractors on cell sites, to witness work carried out and to report findings back to senior Ericsson management.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis, including, but not limited to, the following equipment: Ericsson LTE NodeB; Lucent Mod BTS; Lucent 7705 Network Router; In-building Systems; T1 Circuits; Power System Equipment. Rectification of faults within tight deadlines, using various test equipment such as Anritsu, NetTek, Agilent, JDSU and Fluke.Local Representative for maintaining X-ing and C2 Ops Tracker updates.Liaison with internal departments and external companies/vendors to obtain the completion of work orders and projects.Manager and responsible for both issuing and monitoring the “Handset New User Trial” for New BerlinTraining newly recruited cell technicians to understand faults and working practices.Working a regular call-out roster.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis, including, but not limited to the following equipment: GSM Ericsson, Nokia, Nortel BTS, Microwave radio network, SDH radios, E1 & T1 circuits, Power management system equipment. Rectification of faults within tight deadlines, using various test equipment such as Anritsu, NetTek, T-Berd, Sunlite and Fluke multi-meters and meggers.Climbing masts and towers for antenna, RF unit and microwave dish work.T-Mobile (UK) / Continued ….Local Representative for the Regional Safety Team - promoting a health and safety culture in accordance with company procedures (UK).Liaison with internal departments and external companies/vendors, to obtain the completion of work orders and projects.Training the newly recruited cell technicians to understand faults and working practices.Working a regular call-out roster.

Andover, Hampshire, Gb

Installation, commissioning, control, management, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of ISLX exchange, PC, Mux, LAN/WAN, PABX, cryptographic, voice, fax, data, test equipment, kilo/mega stream, SHF bearer links, PA and satellite systems.Liaison with multi-national staff headquarters as to their communication and IT needs. Detailing teams of junior technicians and operators to carry out installation specifications. Documentation of all use, maintenance, faults and repair details for Regiment and Battalion communication equipment.

Telecommunications Technology/Technician

Telecommunications Technology/Technician