Experience

Empire Access

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outside Plant Engineer

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  United States



Verizon

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineer III Spec -Network Field Assurance

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Upstate NY



Adams Cable Service

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Network Technician

  • Jan 2019 - May 2023

  Carbondale


Verizon Wireless
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Technician-Systems

  • Feb 2012 - Oct 2013


South Canaan Cellular dba Cellularone of NEPA

• Network Engineer

  • Jan 2003 - Feb 2012

  Managed day to day operations for engineering and technical teams. This included field engineers, RF team, switch engineers, call center and billing teams. Designed cellular network for 7,000 subscriber market, 3 retail stores, 5 additional distribution points, 18 person call center, billing system, technical and engineering teams Selected Accomplishments: Was lead technicial advocate & POC for EVDO overlay, which included implementing 3G roaming w/ Verizon Wireless… Show more Managed day to day operations for engineering and technical teams. This included field engineers, RF team, switch engineers, call center and billing teams. Designed cellular network for 7,000 subscriber market, 3 retail stores, 5 additional distribution points, 18 person call center, billing system, technical and engineering teams Selected Accomplishments: Was lead technicial advocate & POC for EVDO overlay, which included implementing 3G roaming w/ Verizon Wireless. This included personally making all necessary changes to Starent PDSN, Bridgewater AAA servers, & OMC-RAN. Worked closely w/ Verizon Wireless Engineers & System Performance Technicians to resolve their customer issues while roaming in our network. Led 1xRTT CDMA overlay in existing Lucent analog cell site market with 125% growth in sites in 18 months Increased subscriber base 30% by adding new technologies and increasing coverage Worked on agreement with Verizon Wireless to become a member of their Americas Choice Network Designed and installed 35 T1 and DS3 microwave backhaul to reduce monthly recurring costs from leased T1's and increased reliability & diversity Designed and installed redundant network paths for increased reliability and minimal down time Implemented Carrier Access platform to further optimize and groom the network for maximum efficiency Implemented inter-switch handoffs with Verizon Wireless to increase customer satisfaction Served as general contractor for all installations and upgrades Personally lead all switch and cell site software updates Worked closely with CEO to increase profits and decrease capital expenses Scheduled technical installations, upgrades, and timelines Used new construction to help market the product Fostered positive work environment and cut employee turnover , while working directly with end users on issues Found additional sources of revenue to enhance bottom line

• Systems Technician

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Managed day to day operations and maintenance of Lucent analog cellular market Selected Accomplishments Solely responsible for maintaining all cell sites, licensed & unlicensed microwave backhaul Assumed additional responsibilities to reduce company capital expense Preformed RF drive testing and optimization Took a hands on approach to self teaching myself various applications of the Lucent 5E Wireless switch Made myself available almost 24/7 for all technical issues


Cellular One of NEPA
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Network Engineer

  • Dec 2000 - Feb 2012

Cellularone of Northeast PA A division of South Canaan Cellular Co, LLP
• Wireless Network Engineer

  • Jan 2000 - 2012


Adams CATV

• Network Technician

  • Jun 1987 - Dec 2000

• Systems Technician

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 2000

  Responsible for day to day operations including engineering and maintenance. Worked on outside plant and head end for distributing 850 MHz 2 way communications system. Implemented the reverse sub band for high speed internet access via DOCSIS HFC cable network. Selected Accomplishments: Helped design and implement the areas 1st HFC high speed internet cable system Replaced all network trunk amplifiers and line extenders w/ state of the art 2 way CCOR Proficient at troubleshooting… Show more Responsible for day to day operations including engineering and maintenance. Worked on outside plant and head end for distributing 850 MHz 2 way communications system. Implemented the reverse sub band for high speed internet access via DOCSIS HFC cable network. Selected Accomplishments: Helped design and implement the areas 1st HFC high speed internet cable system Replaced all network trunk amplifiers and line extenders w/ state of the art 2 way CCOR Proficient at troubleshooting all network outages and signal degradation Helped design and maintain the areas 1st fully automated PPV network Designed and installed various distribution systems including a 1,200 subscriber fully addressable network in the local prison Worked directly with major OEM to troubleshoot technical issue on addressable subscriber devices Was the most proficient technician to troubleshoot and repair new digital data services Took initiative to self enroll and transport to various technical seminars Used technology to keep costs down and response time minimal

• Network Technician

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 2000

• Customer Premise Installer

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

  Installed various end user equipment and connecting cables to the network. Selected Accomplishments: Preformed all types of customer wiring, installations, and service upgrades Served as relations advocate between company and customer, and received numerous letters of satisfaction from customers.