Experience

Axcent Networks

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wireless Circuit Transport Engineer IV

  • 2011 - 2012

  Utilizing Granite, BORG, CTS, Microsoft Windows NT/XP, Office and Excel, I provided design, consultation, evaluation, and testing of wireless network devices and wireless management systems in a multi-protocol wireless environment. Developed configuration, performance, and fault isolation with wireless network engineering procedures. Perform laboratory work in regard to the validation of new network systems, software, and technologies. Assisted in planning, design and development of wireless… Show more Utilizing Granite, BORG, CTS, Microsoft Windows NT/XP, Office and Excel, I provided design, consultation, evaluation, and testing of wireless network devices and wireless management systems in a multi-protocol wireless environment. Developed configuration, performance, and fault isolation with wireless network engineering procedures. Perform laboratory work in regard to the validation of new network systems, software, and technologies. Assisted in planning, design and development of wireless network infrastructure and network services. Provided technical support to on-site installation technicians and assisted in the MSN Rebalance/ rehome process when deemed necessary to implement new equipment in selected regions. Provided consultation, evaluation, installation and testing of network devices including ALU, Ericsson and Tellabs Node Bs, BBUs, NTEs and SIADs. Engineered and designed network systems/ platforms to include Ethernet, LTE, UMTS,T1s and ATM routers, hubs, switches, and bridges manufactured by Cisco, Lucent/ Alcatel and other vendors in a multi-protocol (IP, ATM) environment by utilizing elements such as ETMFX cards, cables, segments and paths, such as RNCs, MSNs, GIGEs. Populating correct UDA fields and successfully creating and utilizing accompanying work orders in a timely matter, in a fast paced, high demand atmosphere Show less Utilizing Granite, BORG, CTS, Microsoft Windows NT/XP, Office and Excel, I provided design, consultation, evaluation, and testing of wireless network devices and wireless management systems in a multi-protocol wireless environment. Developed configuration, performance, and fault isolation with wireless network engineering procedures. Perform laboratory work in regard to the validation of new network systems, software, and technologies. Assisted in planning, design and development of wireless… Show more Utilizing Granite, BORG, CTS, Microsoft Windows NT/XP, Office and Excel, I provided design, consultation, evaluation, and testing of wireless network devices and wireless management systems in a multi-protocol wireless environment. Developed configuration, performance, and fault isolation with wireless network engineering procedures. Perform laboratory work in regard to the validation of new network systems, software, and technologies. Assisted in planning, design and development of wireless network infrastructure and network services. Provided technical support to on-site installation technicians and assisted in the MSN Rebalance/ rehome process when deemed necessary to implement new equipment in selected regions. Provided consultation, evaluation, installation and testing of network devices including ALU, Ericsson and Tellabs Node Bs, BBUs, NTEs and SIADs. Engineered and designed network systems/ platforms to include Ethernet, LTE, UMTS,T1s and ATM routers, hubs, switches, and bridges manufactured by Cisco, Lucent/ Alcatel and other vendors in a multi-protocol (IP, ATM) environment by utilizing elements such as ETMFX cards, cables, segments and paths, such as RNCs, MSNs, GIGEs. Populating correct UDA fields and successfully creating and utilizing accompanying work orders in a timely matter, in a fast paced, high demand atmosphere Show less



Verizon

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

• OSP Coordinator / Manager

  • 2009 - 2011

  Retrieved work assignment information and manually build approx 250 work orders a week to send to the 45 technicians I managed in outside plant facilities. Reviewed completed engineering drawings, planning packages, and all associated documentation. Ensured compliance with company and industry standards. Provided follow-up processing and closing of inactive assignments returned by the field and acted as a liaison between in-house technicians and vendors on a daily basis. Other duties… Show more Retrieved work assignment information and manually build approx 250 work orders a week to send to the 45 technicians I managed in outside plant facilities. Reviewed completed engineering drawings, planning packages, and all associated documentation. Ensured compliance with company and industry standards. Provided follow-up processing and closing of inactive assignments returned by the field and acted as a liaison between in-house technicians and vendors on a daily basis. Other duties included, but not limited to; scheduling techs deployments, engaging in conference calls with upper management or peers, imputing time, assuring training schedules, completing safety audits, and assuring the monthly performance reviews of technicians were maintained. Utilize various software programs such as, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus notes, and company payroll software such as AMTS, Workbrain and RAMS. By offering innovative ideas I led the department in successfully cutting costs for outside technicians by 30% in 2009, by eliminating double dispatches and unnecessary drive times to job locations. Recognized and awarded by management and peers as a Top Performer during 2009 for being vital to the success of my department.

• Central Office Equipment Installer

  • 2007 - 2009

  Installed, rearranged and removed central office equipment and large PBX systems and associated wiring; plans installation jobs; verified work order information; verified receipt of all necessary equipment and information; interpreted work order information, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics; tested and troubleshot equipment. Prepared all necessary reports, frequently lifted 75 lbs or more and performed other duties as they were assigned. Proficiencies in… Show more Installed, rearranged and removed central office equipment and large PBX systems and associated wiring; plans installation jobs; verified work order information; verified receipt of all necessary equipment and information; interpreted work order information, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics; tested and troubleshot equipment. Prepared all necessary reports, frequently lifted 75 lbs or more and performed other duties as they were assigned. Proficiencies in the following: ROADMs, DMS-100 switching equipment, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines (ADSL), Wire wrapping connecting block per proper color coding technique. The operation and relationship of the various AC and DC power systems contained in a telecommunications equipment building. Familiar with AC distribution and voltages along with standby ac generators, inverters and uninterruptible Power Systems. Requirements for dc power plants, rectifier capacity, batteries and battery reserve. The dc distribution system, battery distribution fuse boards (BDFB), circuit protection and cable sizing, an overview of Central Office grounding and bonding and safety information. Digital transmission systems used within circuit-switched telephone networks. Digital channels multiplexed into DS1, DS3s, and SONET systems

• Lead Facility Locate Technician/ In-Charge

  • 2005 - 2007

  Performed double job duties as in-charge supervisor and a technician. Duties included, but not limited to: scheduling techs deployments, engaging in conference calls with upper management or peers, imputing time, assuring training schedules, completing safety audits, and assuring the monthly performance reviews of technicians were maintained. Responsible for interpreting locate requests and street maps. Set up safety equipment and work area protection. Performed utility locates in areas where… Show more Performed double job duties as in-charge supervisor and a technician. Duties included, but not limited to: scheduling techs deployments, engaging in conference calls with upper management or peers, imputing time, assuring training schedules, completing safety audits, and assuring the monthly performance reviews of technicians were maintained. Responsible for interpreting locate requests and street maps. Set up safety equipment and work area protection. Performed utility locates in areas where excavation is required. Investigated damages to facilities where locate requests were involved. Interpreted Verizon and other utility provided maps/records. Responded to after hours and emergency callouts on a frequent basis. Utilize various software programs such as, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus notes, and company payroll software such as AMTS, Workbrain and RAMS