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Kuwait

• Provide assessments of infrastructure, OSP/ISP, redline drawings, modernization/project costs, design concepts, or design changes. • Evaluate/document design specifications, installation instructions, and other infrastructures/system related information such as: Statement of Work (SOW), Comments Resolution Matrix (CRM), System Requirements Document (SRD), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), List of Materials (LOM), Site Surveys, System Acceptance Test (SAT) plans• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture. • Collaborate with engineers or software develops to select appropriate design solutions or ensure a compatible of infrastructure system components, i.e., COT integration. • Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.• Identify Information Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure components required to meet requirements and ensure secured systems along with analyzing infrastructure components and systems.• Plan or execute the installation, upgrade, and/or tech refresh of infrastructure components, as required. • Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers. • Have an understanding and experience with large, complex IT projects and organizations, such as Network Modernization (NETMOD) analyze information from multiple sources to compile a complete, holistic solution within their areas of expertise; and easily communicate those recommendations and issues to high-level commanders/executives to influence decisions that support the organization's overall strategic plan.• Chosen for the Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB). Conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of proposals against the solicitation requirements and the approved evaluation criteria. Prepare and submit the SSEB evaluation reports to the SSAC/SSA

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Bahamas

Responsible for Engineering and documentation, installation, maintenance, and integration of the following systems including:• Communications systems for AUTEC• Cryptographic Systems• Digital Intercom (Clear-Com) Eclipse system & FOR22• PARGOS secures wireless networks, IP SECNET KIV54 (Harris), KIV7, KG 175D Taclane (General Dynamics) AP & client testing / data collection, analysis, DTDs, SKLs, Keys. Tactical Radio Systems including LMR system (Engenius Base Stations/Repeaters.• Monitor Metro data ATM AP4000 paths and GE MDS Intrepid – HC Microwave links, SATRK EF Data switch SMS-301 for satellite communications backup.• PBX Avaya S8 server administration through Web Interface and CLI to maintain all base phones and associated trunks & troubleshooting, announcements. Manage Media Gateways servers IP & translations.• Lead support as Vera Smart administrator for billing and call accounting reports.• Promina (Multiplexers TDMA) events and maintain/troubleshoot remote nodes on all aspect levels.• Coordinate and work with PE/PM, Conductor test plan’s needs, surveillance & Radio frequency change/intercom panel request.• Interface with other department teams to provide technical assistance and guidance including Fiber Optic and Copper Cable Plants/Infrastructure. Maintain and support the CATV systems and distribution network.Project Accomplishment includes Communications with upper management to explain advantages of creating a SharePoint page for the department team. Designed and created a SharePoint page and consolidated manuals, created procedures for Pins, How-to documents, and drawings so all pertinent data was in one convenient location.

Georgia

AT&T Mobility(All positions)Project Manager / GSMoE & E911 Trunk Testing West RegionMay 2008 - December 2014Managed GSM-over-Ethernet (GSMoE) migrations of cell site transport circuits from TDM over to Ethernet. Required to identify all active T-1 paths supporting GSM cabinet(s), the OAM Link, and the LMU DS0 channel via USID. Worked with Site Locator to conduct "Surveillance" of selected cabinet(s), determine status of individual T-1s, OAM link, current alarms, and any trouble tickets active against cabinets. Worked in Granite Inventory to update orders associated with GSMoE sites. Hosted and controlled a migration bridge with Cell Site Field Technicians and PCO DACs Engineers and involved other teams for troubleshooting any problems to point of resolution.Provides overall direction and technical or analytical guidance to project and program teams such as TDM/MSN group, CPDO group, AT&T Ericsson SIAD Tiger Team. Made recommendations and took action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.Trunk Planning and Engineering & E911 LBS Core Engineering Provide a high level of technical guidance and leadership regarding to E911 call flow troubleshooting and procedures to others on the Interconnect team, as well as coordinate planning, creating technical procedurals and assistance to network translations, circuit provisioning, and other core planning teams. Coordinate activities with Network Project Management and Market Network Implementation teams and act as a Project Leader South East region undertakings. Responsible for special assignments and troubleshooting pertaining to E911 call flow, signaling options & translation procedures / corrections with facility transport, connectivity and call routing along with creation & development of solutions, and preparation of documentation for senior engineers and management. Work with other system performance & RF groups to analyze call routing failures & related performance issues.

Concord, California

Subject Matter Expert for Regional TDOA Team. Optimization Project.• Troubleshoot parameters architecture of LMU/SMLC/GMLC/Scout and other WLS nodes.• Work with Design for site rehome plans for sites with LMU, working closely with the regional Network engineering and Transport engineering groups, to meet current and future voice and data traffic demands in a cost effective manner.• Implement regular consistency checks and audits on the Scout/GMLC parameters• Experience to analyze the E911 drive tests.•Analyze/manipulate/cross reference large data files with Excell• Responsible for LMU commissioning and LMU performance to work on EMS/LMU alarm monitoring for Ericsson 2102/2106 RBS/BTS;Nortel• verify and troubleshoot phase 2 call processing•Work closely with the regional Tier 2, Network engineering and Transport engineering groups, to meet current and future voice and data traffic demands in a cost effective manner. Completed project ahead of customers schedule.

United States

Installation, test, configuration and optimization of Uplink Time Difference of Arrival (UTOA) WLS (Wireless Location System) E911 Phase II compatible solution for Cingular Puerto Rico on Nortel GSM Network and Phoenix, AZ on Nokia GSM Network.Develop and implement test routes throughout regions of Cluster areas to determine accuracy and optimize network. Supervise and assist Drive Testers with routes, drive test equipment and TEMS Investigation software. Work closely with local Cingular MSC/BSC engineers to ensure correct DS0 T1 assignments, grooming of T1s and DACs. Liaison with Management with progress of optimization of network.UNIX administration of SCOUT, EMS, WLG servers and affiliated Nodes such as Agilent Technology for ABIS monitoring. Verify/Change/modify site setting through OMCR.Work with vendors such as Nortel/Nokia/Ericsson BTS verifying RSM and attachment confirmation in field. Assist with troubleshooting with field techs.Optimize network; integrate & commission new LMU sites with Nokia Ultra sites; Carrier Access CSU and ensure SS7 links established/verified to Nokia/Nortel BSC/BSS.Perform software upgrades to required servers and also Customer Acceptance Test for final stages of network prior handoff.SCOUT ADMINISTRATOR: proficiently collect all pertinent RF, mechanical, site surveys needed to compile, verify, generate and load the configuration data for all phases of WLS network.UNIX Proficient and maintain server efficiency. Currently train FEs on Drive Test Data collection and Network Performance.

Transferred Credits Over From As, Electronic Engineering

Electronics Technology

Associate Degree, Electronic Engineering Technology