Experience

Verizon Global Network Solutions

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Princ Engr-Ntwk Eng&OPS

  • Feb 2017 - Present



XO Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Manager, Data Implementation Engineering

  • Oct 2015 - Present

• Network/Telemetry Engineer

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Manage, designed XOs internal Transport and Data Telemetry Network. Charged with leading a team of engineers in the growth and maintenance of the network. Project Managed the extension of the network footprint, along with the redesign of the network from ATM to GigE. Responsibilities:• Lead Engineer with direct reports.• Design Network remote access for internal network elements.• Implemented network designs to include routing configuration of hardware.• Tier III support for Tier support groups for network related issues.• Network troubleshooting at Layer 1, 2, & 3.• Assigned and created IP segments, and LAN access points for network elements as requested.• Lead weekly staff meetings, and bi-weekly cross functional group meetings.• Trained Engineers, and other groups on a variety of topics related to the Telemetry network according to their responsibilities.• Documented network design for one-off sites. • Created specific step-by-step network design templates and training guides from a users point of view, enhancing employees’ level of performance and development.• Consistently met all corporate and client deliverable on time by establishing clear goals, communicating vision, holding team accountable, and driving for results. Show less



GigaBeam

• Lewisville, TX

• Network Operations Engineer

  • Feb 2006 - Jan 2007

  Assisted in the creation of the Network Operations Center (NOC). To include the build out of the actual facilities. Implemented the hardware, and communication of the internal VoIP system in the NOC, and corresponding offices. While monitoring customer radio networks, and provideing real time customer support. Responsibilies: • Provided 24/7 customer support for all radio products. • Gather customer radio data remotely to analyze data and determine possible problems. • Held training classes for engineers in an effort to bring them up to support level. • Cross trained engineers on company internal Shortel VoIP systems. • Project Managed and installed Radios to support SCinet SC06 Conventions extending 2G of bandwidth from the Tampa Convention Center to the Marriott Waterside. • Staged, built, and deployed radio junction boxes for customer orders. • Created specific step-by-step templates and training guides from a users point of view, enhancing employees’ level of performance and development. Show less



Univision

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Remote Engineer

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2002



OnSite Access

• Telecommunications

• Telecom/Facility Engineer

  • Jun 2000 - Dec 2000

  Responsibities: • Design and implemented Onsite Access Dallas/Ft. Worth market Transport and Data network. • Coordinated with building property management to ensure best possible space in regards to MDF build. • Ensured MDF requirements in regards to conduit size and riser space between floors met building codes and lease agreements. • Created, and provided contractors detailed engineering design for project build. • Reviewed, negotiated, and approved contractor bids in regards to project estimated cost. • Scheduled kick-off meetings with contractors and property management to ensure all parties are known and understand project scope. • Ensured contractors comply with all building codes and insurance requirements. Show less



MCI Communication Corp

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager/ Tier II Support / Test Engineer

  • Jun 1996 - Jun 2000

  • Project Manager o Project Manage +300 MCI Transport National and International over build projects. Distribute project work load to responsible groups based on project scope. Coordinate and schedule project time line while identifying possible delays and providing resolution. Determine project cost, and submit project for funding. • Tier II Support Engineer o Provided 24/7 support for MCI Fault Alarm Platform. o Provided Root Cause Analysis and resolution for the MCI Fault Alarm Platform. o Coordinated, scheduled, performed network software upgrades MCI Fault Alarm Platform. • Test Engineer o Lead Engineer for MCI In-House Test Fault Alarm Group. o Lead Engineer for MCI FAASAT Project. o Lead Engineer for MCI Disaster Recovery Trailer Deployment Team. o Configured, and Tested MCI Fault Alarm and FAATSAT equipment based on engineering design, and schematics to ensure functionality under real life situation prier to field implementation. Show less