SUMMARY:

• An innovative and result - oriented professional with a solid background in IT and telecom consulting and a proven track record at delivering IT/networking solutions that meet demanding deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Proven expertise at developing solutions that radically improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Proficient at understanding complex and evolving architectures & technologies and liaising with technical and business domains to accomplish timely and on-spec project conclusions within stated budgets.
• Over 14 years of experience in service delivery with soild knowledge of a variety of telecommunications and networking equipment.
• Experience in applying technical knowledge for translating client business requirements into customized solutions.
• Customer-focused and highly organized with effective customer-service skills and demonstrated ability to manage technical aspects and pre-sales projects, communicate solution strategy and product offerings, and provide technical expertise, support, and training to end user.
• Proficient at working with different operating systems, hardware, software, and applications. Effective communication skills to ascertain optimal resource performance.
• Proven ability at installation and management of IT infrastructure, networks, and peripheral components.
• Thorough knowledge of IT procedures, processes, and standards to set up an expedient IT infrastructure to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware Troubleshooting Cable Termination, Dressing, Bundling CDMA/ Confidential Hardware Installation CDMA / Confidential Hardware Integration Fluke DTX/DSX, HP, JDSU T Berd Power Plant Installation and Maintenance Communication and Customer Relations Command Line Interface Systems Engineering Change Control and Management Project Planning and Scheduling Testing and Quality Assessment Project Rollout and Support Time Management Skills Organization Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Equipment Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Received, inspected, and managed Alcatel Lucent equipment for Confidential 4G Confidential network.
• Accessed cell sites for installation of various components of ALU 9412 eNBs (CM-U, CM-2, CEM, RUC).
• Communicated with switch and NOC technicians during the maintenance window to integrate new equipment.
• Conducted tests on upload and download speeds on all AWS and 700 carriers as well as VoLTE calls.
• Tested, traced, and labeled all fiber and copper circuits associated with 4G network.
• Troubleshot issues regarding new and existing live 4G Confidential equipment.
• Installed and terminated fiber and copper connections.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Received and inspected all networking equipment for business class field engineers.
• Performed configurations, upgrades, installations, and maintenance for switching and networking equipment (Cisco 2400/2800/2900 series routers - Adva FSP 150CC series routers - Juniper MX series edge routers).
• Coordinated installations with project managers and customers for XNG, Granite, and PeopleSoft utilization.
• Completed equipment moves and additions tailored to customer requirements.
• Performed daily troubleshooting; Developed applicable procedures for field implementation.
• Liaised as professional services provider and interfaced with clients.
• Finalized digital circuit testing utilizing JDSU T-Berd test equipment.
• Hosted weekly conference calls to keep team members informed on changes relating to customer orders, installations, IOS upgrades, and equipment inventory.

Confidential

Field Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Accessed cell sites to install, upgrade, and maintain Nortel CDMA, Ericsson CDMA and Confidential, Alcatel Lucent UMTS and Confidential equipment; Pulled, laced, and lugged power cable (1AWG, 4/0, 750 MCM).
• Ordered and maintained installation materials; Installed BTS, eNB hardware, Emerson NetSure, Lorain power systems, radios, RF combiners, DSX panels, and 66 blocks.
• Integrated and troubleshot Rev-A DOMs, CM2s, eDCGs, service routers, RF paths, and digital circuits.
• Completed RF sweeps on transmission lines with Anritsu test equipment.
• Tested voice and data call processing speeds; Performed quality audits on installations.
• Coordinated corrective actions to meet stringent specifications.
• Compiled and organized daily reports for customers.

Confidential

Field Engineer | Quality Auditor | Hardware Specialist | Builder

Responsibilities:

• Installed, upgraded, and maintained Nortel CDMA, Ericsson CDMA and Confidential, Alcatel Lucent UMTS and Confidential equipment.
• Managed installation material; Conducted tests for voice and data call processing speeds.
• Executed integration and troubleshooting activities for Rev-A DOMs, CM2s, eDCGs, service routers, RF paths, and digital circuits.
• Installed various equipment including BTS & eNB hardware, Emerson NetSure & Lorain power systems as well as radios, RF combiners, DSX panels, and 66 blocks.
• Pefromed RF sweeps on transmission lines using Anritsu test equipment.
• Undertook quality audits for installations and coordinated corrective actions.
• Compiled daily reports for submittal to customers.

Confidential

Lead Network Cable Technician

Responsibilities:

• Studied blue prints and worked directly with clients to ensure their expectations were met.
• Repaired, installed, terminated, and tested copper and fiber optic cables (cat5E, cat6, 300 pair, ST/SC, epoxy/polish connectors, Uni-Cam).
• Installed wireless systems for internet and portable radio applications.
• Assessed dB loss and troubleshot to ensure proper testing procedures.
• Built telecom closets (rack systems, electronics, grounding).
• Installed Hubbell, Krone, Commscope, and Corning equipment.

Confidential

Low Voltage Data Technician

Responsibilities:

• Built MDF and IDF closets (rack systems, electronics, grounding).
• Repaired, installed, terminated, and tested copper and fiber optic cables.
• Installed and integrated network equipment (WAPs, hubs, routers).