A distinguished senior-level Telecommunication Manager with extensive experience in Program Management, Project Management and Engineering. Proven ability to bridge technology and business goals to provide productive solutions

4/88 – 4/2006

01/2001 – 07/            2002

07/2000 – 12/           2000

2/94 – 06/ 2000

Globenet Telecommunications, Atlanta GA

·   Manage the department for the LTE/DAS Wireless upgrade for Wireless Carriers (Sprint, TMobile, AT&T, Verizon)

·   Responsible for the company profit/loss for Telecommunications Program

·   Meet with end customer to negotiate final pricing and SOW for Projects

·   Work directly with the Construction Manager. RF Engineers and Project Manager to ensure the ensure the Design Data sheets are accurate so that crew members can perform the installation

·   Ensure that jobs are completed within budget and in a timely manner to meet customer expectation

·   Supporting the build out of AT&T Microwave Network in Ohio Market. Managing the crew build out entire hop to include tower work, Path Alignment, Radio install and Power upgrade

·   Review CD’s with Teams to make sure site is built according to specification and ordering of additional material needed for site completion

·   Provide Construction Crews with site assignment, equipment ordering. Walk the sites with the Crews and review MW design plan prior to start of construction

·   Manage 10 crews in the Michigan Market to support the AT&T Path verification of microwave hops for the drain and targets to generate the microwave design data sheet and design plan

·   Review all closeout documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submittal to customer

Lockheed Martin

Marietta GA

Electronics Engineering Manager (Wireless Division)

·   Managed a team of RF Hardware Engineers, System Engineers, Cad Designers and Software Engineers with responsibilities of digital electrical design for Wireless Systems

·   Responsible for the rapid prototyping of Wireless systems which included the design of PCB layout, System Level Software as well as Embedded Software of the Microcontrollers

·   Wireless projects included Department of Navy 25 Fleet ship Radio Communications System, Department of Homeland Security 3G encryption board, Harris Telecommunications, FEMA, DOD

·   Successfully managed the integration of an 8 channel analog LMR system to a digital trunked P25 compliant LMR System. Responsible for setting and maintaining a project schedule to ensure all critical paths were identified as well as execution of all processes necessary for successful completion of projects

·   Worked with cross functional departments: Manufacturing, Marketing, and Finance to ensure that the engineering was meeting its technical requirements for projects as well as financial goals

·   Managed the Department Budget which included preparing Profit and Loss analysis

·   Responsible for the daily activities of all team members to include the hiring of subcontractors as well as permanent staff needed to keep the department functional

·   Performed performance appraisals for all employee by establishing goals and objectives and working with them to ensure employees worked toward achieving goals

·   Responsible for presentations to Division Directors and VP’s for department status of projects and goals

McNeal Professional Services

Kennesaw GA

Project Manager/Operations Manager

·   Responsible for the management of Teams performing EFI functions of the DAS (in-building, outdoor systems, small cells), Proficient in IBwave, Mobile Access and Tyco Architecture

·Managed a team of OSP and ISP technicians for cable infrastructure and backbone install to include both copper and fiber 

         Develop and manage wireless related Projects within the Cellular Market as well as Government Sector valued in

·Direct project deployment for AT&T Wireless markets  (UMTS, LTE upgrade for South Carolina, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee)

·Direct project deployment for ATT & Verizon for LTE deployment (Tower upgrades, to include Lines and Antennas ,FTTC, 3^rd Carrier Adds, Microwave Transport  & Backhaul Expansion)

·   Worked directly with Network Traffic Engineers by collecting traffic demands and projected & based upon the results worked with other within the RAN group to add the necessary equipment to support traffic issues

·   Worked on provisioning of equipment to ensure to meet the defined SLA target

·   Worked with internal Engineers and Technicians on the testing of the LTE, GSM & CDMA Carrier Networks, helped to develop testing procedures and parameters to ensure that engineered RSL levels and requirements were met

WiseComm Technologies, LLC                                                                                                                                  Lithia Springs, GA

Operations Manager

·Successfully managed and staffed not only a business start-up, but also periods of rapid, sustained corporate growth

·Responsible for the financial management of the company to include budget planning, credit approval, and accounting

·Responsible for the overall operation of the company to include acquiring new contracts, marketing, business development

·Develop and manage the Information Technology, Wireless, Telecommunications initiative of the company

·Establish and maintain a positive relationship with potential clientele as well as existing clientele

·Achieved a management style that assures an appropriate balance between major elements of management...i.e., marketing, production, finance, employee motivation and public and environmental concerns, all directed toward increasing company’s

Value and Market position

·Responsible for management of Tower Crews for construction of Raw Land Builds, CoLocates, Antenna & Lines)

·Managed team performing all civil work to include Electrical, Converter Install, Battery Backup (BBU) install, LT

·Interface with client ‘s executive team to define project requirements and translate business objectives into tactical plans

·Prepared and executed a project strategy to reduce administrative and direct labor cost which increase project profitability

·Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, installers, and project coordinators through project development, testing and project completion

·Implemented a streamline processes which ensured timely completion of various projects as well as kept projects below budget

·Established standardized process for development, documentation and quality assurance

·Reduced Labor costs by 5% by restructuring teams, defining positions as contractor or employee and renegotiating contractor rates

RF Consultant

·Optimized, analyzed and improved performance of GSM/CDMA/UMTS network on demand of clients

·Determined problem sites by using network key performance indicators, drive test data and handled customer complaints very effectively

·Optimized existing network by adjusting radio network parameters

·   Responsible for ensuring that Network Transport System is

·Coordinated with Wireless Carriers on the design and Installation for In-Building DAS systems for BTS as well as BDA solutions

·   Trained and Certified on IBwave systems directly from the manufacturer

·   Performed Site Surveys within building to determine antenna placement, Equipment layout, cable path & dominant server analysis , annotation of Floor plans, measurement for pre-existing coverage levels

·   Creation of Budget Link analysis for multiple wireless technologies (IDEN, GSM, CDMA) for both cable and fiber optic systems

·Decided upon alternative design approaches to meet a particular specification

·Proficient in RF Propagation and Design tools,

United States Air Force Reserves     (Retired)                                                                                                                    Marietta, GA

Satellite Communications Technician/Network Control Center Operator

·Responsible for all aspects of Satellite Communications including operation and maintenance.  Provide Air Forces users with global communication links by engineering the satellite link budget.  Maintain system integrity and operation by performing preventive maintenance inspections, measuring link quality, and circuit restoration (Frequency Range 30 Mhz to 512 Mhz)

·Responsible for the operation of the Network Control System, which ensured that all customers are able to access the network?

·Commissioned Officer in Charge of defining training for troops and maintaining military standards to achieve best

Practices to achieve military objectives

Alcoa Network Services.     (Turf Vendor for BellSouth Telecommunications)             Duluth, GA

Engineering Manager (Transmission and Transport)

·1Managed a staff of 40 Engineers (Power Engineers, Framework Engineers, Detail Specification Engineers) to ensure the daily operation of all Transport Engineering design for Central Office Equipment, DC Power Plants, as well as Outside Plant Equipment.  Equipment included (DSLAM’s, LiteSpans, DACS, DDM 2000 and all other pertinent Transport Equipment)

·Responsible for ensuring that all engineers are properly trained on all aspects of the job.  Ensure that they have all the necessary

         tools to properly perform their duties. Establish personal goals for each Engineer and develop a plan so that goals can be met

·QC various Engineering Designs to make sure that all equipment has been properly engineered for installation as well at the correct

         Cabling of the equipment

·Responsible for meeting with customers to determine their needs and developing and implementing a plan to meet their requests

·Responsible for setting Department Budget and financial goals and ensuring that they were met

·Responsible for approval and submittal of RFP’s and RFE’s back to customers for final approval

Project Manager

·Scheduled all completion and start dates and determined critical paths of projects

·Met with Customers to ensure the scope of work was understood so that it can be performed

·Interacted with procurement group to ensure all equipment is ordered and received for the job

·Interacted with the Installation group to ensure all equipment and engineering specifications are received as scheduled

·Tracked all projects progress and made the necessary adjustments to keep projects on schedule

Teligent Inc.                                                                                                                          Alpharetta, GA

Sr. Regional Radio Frequency  (RF) Engineer /Regional Team Leader

·Responsible for the RF design and approval for the State of Florida as well as SE Region (System Design of the fixed wireless

                system, LMDS that included Internet, Local and Long Distance Phone Service)

·Ensured that new sites were adequately designed by RF Engineers in the Market prior to submitting the site for FCC approval.

·Managed and supervised the local Field RF Engineers (10) and Technicians (20) to ensure the wireless network is properly designed.   Responsible for Permanent employees and Contractors (5)

·Design of the Network (Point to Point and Multi-point Sites) included all TAS, TN, wireless trunked radios and Microwave Paths

               for Backhaul Planning (Designed to 5  9’s standard) and Links (Frequency Range from 18 Ghz to 24 Ghz)

·Liaison for all RF issues for the Florida market between Engineering, Operations and Headquarters

AT&T Wireless formerly BellSouth Mobility                                                                                                  Atlanta, GA

Sr. Radio Frequency (RF) System Design Engineer/State Team Leader

·Lead Engineer with responsibilities of Generating Capital budgets

·Responsible for the complete design and testing for new cell sites which includes design of equipment and antenna and cabling

          selection

·Responsible for the Engineering of the Southwest section of the Atlanta Market (Macro-Cells, Micro-Cells, and Re-Radiators and

          Repeaters for enhanced coverage  

·Performed all systems level Design and optimization of the Cellular Network for BellSouth Mobility Region II utilizing Lucent

          equipment.  This responsibility entailed system ensuring system performance on cell sites, integration and turn up

          of new cell sites, Assigning voice, and setup channels for the analog / digital networks.

·Coordinated with other RF Engineers and Network Engineers to ensure that new cells sites meet their objectives from a RF, Traffic,

           and Network & Equipment standpoint. 

·Analyzed WIZARD/PLANET predictive studies and plots for interference and coverage of proposed Cells and modifications to existing cells to accommodate growth and maintain minimum C/I requirements.  Provide all necessary data for justification of the Capital Budget process.

·Completed all the design work and integration of cell sites for many of the major Olympic venues during in Atlanta in 1996

·Responsible for many in-building designs throughout the Network to include various Retail Stores, Over the Air (OTA)

          Activation Centers, the Marta Rail System (Antenna Design as well as Radiax – Leaky Co-Ax)

·Served as a Project Coordinator for BELLSOUTH Mobility vendors  (to include Tower Crews, Equipment Providers) to ensure

          all work was Completed and adhered to specifications in a timely manner.

·Worked as the Lead Engineer/Project Manager from Amps to Digital expansion for the Atlanta System.

·Provided Technical Leadership & guidance to Jr. Engineers and completed yearly Performance Appraisals