SUMMARY:

Results-Oriented Certified, Executive Project Manager with major strengths in defining, developing and deploying wireless network infrastructure initiatives; Skilled in managing the Construction, Installation, Test, Integration, Verification, Commissioning, delivery and maintenance activities on SATCOM Base Stations, RF Labs, GSM/UMTS/LTE Cell - Sites-specifically on pre & post launch; Expertise in Systems/Software Test, Quality Assurance, Security Analysis, requirements gathering, documentation of requirements per customer standards, planning, technical writing, Service Level Agreements (SLA), and status reporting; Proven successes in the ability to manage New Product Development, as well as the ability to produce high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed timeline and budgetary targets.

• Project Management with major strength in Planning, defining, developing, coordinating and deploying all aspects of program initiatives.
• Preparation of Engineering Drawings, BOMs, Reports, Proposals, Specifications, Scopes, Budgets, Plans and Schedules, ensuring all requirements and objectives are properly documented and managed.
• Ability to manage multiple end-to-end projects throughout the life cycle of development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities as well as work plan and schedule development
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Superb interpersonal skills
• Independent and accomplished worker
• Self-motivated
• Goal and results-oriented
• Proven relationship-building skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Stakeholder Management skills
• Skilled in ITIL, Change Management Techniques, Quality Assurance and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Agile development processes and methodologies
• Conduct clear and concise presentations to stakeholders and cross-functional parties displaying current statuses and impacts
• Management of Network Elements and Customer Premise Equipment
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel formulas such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Table creation, and Charting)
• Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Optimizing, Requirements Analysis and resolving escalated issues impacting the network Confidential all levels

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Office, MS Project, Visio, AMOS, ClearCase, DOORS, LabView, Element Management Systems ( Confidential, Alcatel, Confidential ), SQL, Wireshark, Netcool, ITIL ( Information Technology Infrastructure Library).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Miami, FL

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support and execute over-the-air testing activities on all Handheld and Mobile Radios, as well as Repeaters and Routers
• Monitor the Base Station (Harris TB9400) and all customer services from the Network Operation Center, analyze events and resolve all issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain Equipment Test Specifications and log all results for review and regression
• Coordinated accurate review of all regulatory, and compliance documentation pertaining to the approved candidates
• Extracted all pertinent Radio Frequency information about the customer in order to program new equipment being added into the existing network.
• Served as liaison between the customer and the Project Management Office.

Confidential, Coral Springs, FL

Technical Project Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Design material and estimates for the project’s schedule, effort, and costs using established estimating models.
• Supports project teams in requirements-based sourcing methodologies for the procurement of software, hardware, and IT services.
• Developed installation, testing plans, and procedures for DSL, Wi-Fi, VSAT, and associated user interfaces for Enterprise Customers.
• Involved in gathering client requirements for software development that will support the client implementation/conversion
• Manage performance issues throughout the process including problem identification/rectification, root cause/ gap analysis, and client communication.
• Conducts project meetings and performs project tracking and analysis.
• Organization of Agile and Scrum meetings, which included Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums or Standups, Sprint Check-In, Sprint Review & Retrospective.
• Manage testing activities to identify Server/Routing errors and dispatched Field Technicians to rectify issues.

Confidential Boca Raton, FL

Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Project Management of GSM/UMTS/LTE pre-& post-launch activities.
• Involved in end-to-end project management of multiple Cell-Site projects.
• Works as a team member and is responsible for completing projects within the allotted timeline and budget.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical issues related to the integration and deployment of UMTS and LTE products and growth.
• Partner effectively in support of internal teams (professional services teams - design, integration, performance).
• Work proactively with Program Management to understand future growth projects and develop Methods of Procedures (MOPs) to ensure network implementations are in line with projected schedules, design expectations, and SLAs
• Partner with RF Performance Leads on Key Performance Issues (KPIs) to facilitate quick resolution on performance and optimization issues.
• Analyze Cell-Sites via Confidential ’s OSS-RC and Confidential ’s BSC (Network Management Systems) to assist Vendors with successful Installation, Integration, Commissioning, Troubleshooting and Rectification.
• Developed test plans and Lab Strategies for new releases of In-Home Networking products and Security Services
• Assisted in defining engineering and planning rules for the MME (Mobility Management Entity), SGW (Serving Gateway), PGW (PDN Gateway), Cisco Routing, PCRF and the Balance Manager.
• Involved in Defect tracking and scheduling of application testing as well as problem resolution of those events in or near jeopardy.
• The delivered project needs on time and within the agreed acceptance criteria in a hybrid methodology environment as they attempted to transition to an Agile Methodology.

Confidential, Scottsdale, AZ

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Served as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the areas of ETISP (Earth Terminal Interface Signal Processor), RBS (Radio Base Station), RNC (Radio Network Controller), Moshell, RNC/RBS trace, OSS-RC Element Manager, WinFiol, ERS (ETI/RBS Switch), NMS (Network Management Simulator), MGS (MUOS Guard Solution), Polatis Optical Switch and the Geolocation Application.
• Provided technical support for problem investigation, isolation and corrective action follow-up. Performed parameter optimization Confidential RNC and node B level. Utilized analytical skills in order to understand and debug systems and develop solutions to problems as they arise.
• Performed Software/firmware upgrades through all phases of development and test. Managed, monitored and reported all KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure lab activities meet established support SLA (Service Level Agreements).
• Worked closely with the Logistics and Infrastructure Engineering Managers to ensure that there is cross coordination on support requirements, escalation procedures and resolution objectives.