SUMMARY

• Over 20 years of Wireless, Telecommunications, IT Network Engineering and Project Management experience wif extensive skills in Infrastructure Design, Performance and Optimization and Deployment of LAN, WAN, Cellular, WLAN, Fiber Optics, VoIP and WiMAX infrastructure for high speed internet access.
• Presently taking coursework for PMI PMP Certification
• Successfully managed complex projects wif global implementation, and rapidly evolving requirements.
• Worked wif and have used teh Agile, Waterfall and Six Sigma Project Management Methodologies.
• Worked to manage teh change control process using ServiceNow & Remedy for changes, adds & removals on teh network
• Managed projects through teh entire SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Managed budgets for projects dat have ranged from $3 million to $50 million dollars.
• Managed QA, SIT testing for application development,
• Develop and Manage Project Budgets and track financials throughout teh entire project.
• Create and Manage Documentation process of Project Plan, Risks, Accomplishments and change in scope.
• Worked wif and have used MS Project, Clarity, Workbench PMATT & Open Project software tools to manage projects.
• Extensive noledge of RF characteristics in a Wireless Telecommunications and Data Networking System.
• Working noledge of IP Telephony using Cisco, Avaya and Nortel Systems.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Adept at assessing internal and external customer needs, setting priorities and delegating work flows to improve projects, engineering practices and procedures.
• Possess excellent presentation and communication skills wif emphasis on problem analysis and decision making
• Superb supervisory and leadership skills
• Managing change, encouraging creativity, and customer focus, internal and external
• Express teh importance of setting goals, communication skills and performance feedback

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Middleware
• Windows 2003 Server
• Exchange Server
• HP Monitoring Tools
• Active Directory
• Oracle Weblogic
• IBM WebSphere
• JAVA
• SQL
• VB
• AIX UNIX
• 802.11a/b/g
• 802.16
• RF data collection
• analysis
• interference detection and RF propagation tools for modeling
• Foundry
• Palo Alto
• F5 & CISCO Networking appliances
• Dragonwave
• Ceragon and Proxim microwave systems
• TDMA IS - 136
• CDMA IS-95 3G 4G
• GSM
• UMTS
• TCP/IP
• VoIP SS7

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager of teh Infrastructure build of NGA-IDM Application - Managed teh Technology Infrastructure build and delivery of Virtual Servers wif Apache, JBoss middleware Palo Alto Load Balancers and Solaris databases
• Builds were in multiple environments including DEV, CIT, CAP, FT, PSP/DR, BF, PDEV, CAP, Staging & PROD
• Total build included over 500 Virtual Machines over DEV MODEL & PROD Environment
• Managed teh Delivery Communications to inform teh Project Team and Upper Level Management of project status
• Managed teh CMDB (Change Management Database) process for multiple applications utilizing ServiceNow, so dat all entities are in teh Change Control system and being monitored
• Worked closely wif Change Approval board to insure ServiceNow Requests are reviewed and approved.
• Created, managed and coordinated change controls for network related activities

Confidential

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed Multiple Infrastructure Programs for teh DNP Portfolio
• Tracked and Managed teh Windows 2003 to Windows 2012 Program
• Managed teh Oracle Upgrade for teh Sales Infrastructure Platform
• Utilizing ServiceNow to review and approve change request for network related activities
• Regularly communicated Program Status to Executive Level Management and Team Members
• Chaired teh Steering Committee Meetings for teh DNP Program to commutate status, updates roadblocks and contingency plans
• Created Steering Committee slide deck for meetings and general communications

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed Multiple Infrastructure Projects dat was assigned to teh Enterprise PMO
• Tracked Project Plans, Budgets, Risks, Reports & Resources in Clarity and Open Workbench
• Chaired Meetings and Conference Calls related to my projects.
• Submitted ServiceNow requests for Infrastructure and Network changes.
• Provided weekly status reports to upper level management for project updates and escalations
• Major Projects I managed were: DMZ Buildout, Data Center Move, Programs Decommissioning, Upgrade Backup Systems, Buildout of an Application Staging Environment, Load Balancer conversion to Palo Alto Networks, BizTalk Application Migration and Server Decommissioning.

Confidential

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed teh Agilis Program for software integration into multiple organizations wifin Confidential
• Managed project to implement an Application dat performed a prior debt check wifin customer care.
• Managed project to implement an Application dat delivered email or text messages to customers based on changes on their account.
• Successfully managed teh Implementation of an Application Pilot in teh Production, UAT, QA and Analytics Environments.
• Developed and Managed teh QA and SIT test cases for teh implementation of a Web Application.
• Worked wif Vendors dat were internationally based (India & Russia).
• Provided updates to senior level management on project status, budgets and deliverables.
• Worked wif Vendors to document and manage teh resolution of critical issues.
• Implemented teh Project Handover process for delivery to teh Application Support Team
• Managed teh change control process using ServiceNow to implement, schedule and track requests for network related activities

Confidential

Infrastructure Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed multiple projects from scope of work to implementation.
• Created Straw Man Plans, Project Plans, Swim Lanes, status reports VISIO Diagrams and technical documentation to manage projects.
• Chaired face to face and conference call meetings to discuss timelines, tasks, deliverables budgets, resources and contingency plans.
• Created and presented high level reports to upper level management.
• Managed projects dat included multiple vender responsibilities, internal tasks and customer interactions.
• Managed multiple File Transfer Projects dat required use of GENTRAN and MQFTE.
• Managed teh Implementation of test plans and test cases for multiple projects.
• Implementation of teh EWS OAO Real Time Check Project, NRG EDGE (IPAD App) Project, Siebel Server Upgrade Project and teh PPP Multilink over DS3 Project

Confidential

Infrastructure Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed multiple projects dat include implementing and maintaining web servers running IBM WebSphere and Oracle Weblogic using teh Agile project management methodology.
• Created Project Plans, Timelines, Deliverables and Swim Lanes for all projects using MS Project.
• Projects included, WebSphere, Weblogic, Windows Server 2003 and Linux Install, Creation of Certificates, DNS, Routs and Ports.
• Implementation of Load Balancers, Firewalls, AntHilPro and IHS.
• Managed QA, UAT and SIT testing
• Managed System Validation and Testing, Implementation and Operation Readiness

Confidential

Wireless Infrastructure Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Created project plans, managing resources, timelines and functional tasks for long and short term projects including RNC Infrastructure Cutover & Moves, Load Balancing and Infrastructure Decommissioning.
• Provided project management for Site selection and acquisition by working wif RF, Real Estate and Construction on teh implementation of new cell sites.
• Managed projects related to Weblogic Middleware for Java based internal engineering application.
• Tracked and communicated project status to upper management through daily and weekly trackers and reports.
• Worked wif RF for project planning, capacity management & E911 coordination.
• Managed budgets for projects dat covered $3 million to $50 million dollars.
• Facilitated conference calls wif internal members and vendors to review deliverables, timelines, goals and obstacles.
• Managed teh testing of infrastructure moves before teh night of cutover.
• Used AT&T’s internal Project tracking tool (PMATT) to set up project plans, process flows, timelines and deliverables.
• Utilized teh change request and ticketing system (Remedy) to ensure tasks wifin projects would be completed and notify operations of any issues dat occurred before during or after Infrastructure Cutovers.

Confidential

Sr Field Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Contracted to WalMart for decommissioning of Cisco Catalyst 3750 Infrastructure and replacing wif Cisco Catalyst 6500 Infrastructure. Integration of Cisco Integrated Services Router for VoIP.
• Responsibilities included install, commissioning and testing connectivity through WalMart Command Center.
• Work was completed at night in teh stores based upon a geographic area.
• Commissioning included loading configuration files and a verification of connectivity.

Confidential

Project Manager / Systems Analysts

Responsibilities:

• Was responsible for collecting functional and system design specifications in an Application Support role, in order to build monitoring, automated solutions and reporting.
• Managed projects by providing solution status to other IT members and Business partner(s).
• Worked wif internal customers to gather requirements for HP BAC (Business Availability Center), Patrol/Tivoli, NetCool, Sitescope and Mercury Network Monitoring Products to ensure dat applications, servers, ports, SNMP Traps, URLs, Web Services, SAN & NAS storage devices and databases are properly monitored.
• Utilized Unix Shell Scripting for creation of monitors.
• Data mining using SQL to create and analyze reports for teh Business partners.
• Assisted in coordinating teh testing efforts wif other IT members, Operations and Business Partners prior to monitoring solution implementation.
• Ensured dat escalation for alerting is in place so dat teh proper person can be notified.
• Managed multiple projects dat are related to custom, or large scale monitoring dat may include multiple applications or servers.
• These projects also included Mercury Dashboards dat can be completely customized to teh needs of teh Business Partners.

Confidential

Senior Field Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Was responsible for all design, reliability and service of teh WiMAX network which includes over 80 cell sites.
• Responsibilities included leading team for installation and maintenance of all base station equipment which includes: Cisco and Foundry switches, point to point microwave, NextNet BTS and SNMP servers.
• Used Monitoring and Testing tools for SONET, Ethernet and Wireless systems.
• Created and responded to Remedy trouble tickets.
• Configured Cisco, Foundry and Nortel switches and Cisco Unified Communications Manager for VoIP on teh Broadband network.
• Worked wif internal & external customers to troubleshoot and repair VoIP issues.
• Responsible for all point to point microwave links, including configuring, aligning and maintaining of Ceragon, Redline and Dragonwave microwave equipment.
• Local RF, RF Design and Performance, Propagation modeling, Field and In-Building RF Survey using AirMagnet.
• Given sales presentations and worked wif customers in assessing and installation for network elements.
• Built relationships, gatheird and assed feedback from customers to determine best overall solution dat meets their needs and its cost effectiveness.

Confidential

Senior RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as an individual contractor for Confidential .
• Validated and verified all VoIP, PBX, RF, Origination and Termination tests in teh lab and field, for teh trial of teh Telos Softswitch and Base Station for VoIP in a Campus Networking environment.
• Responsibilities included writing and performing test cases and delivering performance reports to upper management.

Confidential

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead responsibilities dat included design, implementation and optimization of WLAN 802.11a/b/g networks.
• Sites included warehouses, manufacturing plants, offices, hotels and grocery stores. Perform Site Surveys to determine coverage and possible interference from other Access Points and unlicensed spectrum.
• Worked to develop security needs for customers by applying WEP and or other vendors additional security measures.
• Worked wif customer to implement IP addressing across teh wireless network, LAN/WAN configurations, VPN, Exchange Server, and Windows Server.