Michael Pietrantoni

577 S Meadows Drive 

Chandler, Arizona 85224 

480-225-3630

michaelpietrantoni@gmail.com

 

Objective

To find a management position that utilizes and challenges my years of telecommunications experience and offers the opportunity to learn new things in the industry.

 

Education

2013 – Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi 2G/3G/LTE Commission & Integration Certifified

2012 – Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi LTE Installation Certification

2002 – Stratex Networks Spectrum Digital Microwave Radio Certified

2002 – Paragon Networks LINKmaster Training Certificate

1995 – United States Army Signal Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia

Multi-Channel Transmission Systems O&M

1994 – Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

AT&T Wireless – Phoenix, AZ

January 2014 – Present

DSW LTE/UMTS MOD Construction Manager

·   Ensure timely installation of 4G equipment on tower and in ground cabinets or shelters.

·   Supervised General Contractor tower crews performing 4G equipment installation.

·   Perform Preconstruction Walks to identify potential design issues.

·   Proficient in AT&T NORAD, Siterra, Filenet, Orders of Magnitude.

·   Performed Quality Assessments/Punch Walks on completed sites.

·   Worked closely with GC’s and Engineering to resolve installation issues.

·   Managed construction activities on 250+ sites, with a budget of $50M.

 

Parsons – Phoenix, AZ

October 2012 – Present

T-Mobile Construction Manager

·   Ensure timely installation of 4G equipment on tower and in ground cabinets or shelters.

·   Supervised General Contractor tower crews performing 4G equipment installation.

·   Provided field support to GC and field personnel.

·   Provided daily reports to management to assist in scheduling commissioning/integration.

·   Performed Quality Assessments on completed sites.

·   Worked closely with GC’s and Engineering to resolve installation issues.

·   Performed bid walks, created SOWs/BOMs, arranged site access, and equipment installation.

 

Wallen Communications – Phoenix, AZ

September 2011 – October 2012

Tower Technician / Tower Climber

·   Climb towers to help perform maintenance and installations on the tower mounted equipment.

·   Involved with the demolition of old towers and the installation of new ones.

·   Performed RF testing of antenna systems using Anritsu sweep and PIM equipment. 

·   Installed upgrades and repairs to cellular antenna systems on towers and rooftops.

·   Assisted in the construction of new cell sites working closely with engineers and interpreting drawings. 

·   Performed AC/DC power audits.

 

Wireless Facilities Inc. – Phoenix, AZ

June 2005 – September 2011

Installation & Maintenance Supervisor/I&M Tech. III

·   Installed, operated, and maintained the E911 system for AT&T Wireless in Arizona. 

·   Performed installation of Andrew Geometrix WLS and True Position LMU equipment and all cabling and GPS antennas to Nokia Ultrasite equipment, as well as DAS installations.

·   Conducted surveys for SCOUT applications. 

·   Verified E911 operation with call testing to local PSAP. 

·   Also have experience in DTC (drive test client) and data collections in the field. 

·   Also proficient in the installation and programming of Tellabs 8605 equipment.

·   Supervised a team of 6 people.

 

Cox Communications – Chandler, AZ

March 2004 – July 2005

Field Operations Technician I

·   Installed residential cable television service.

·   Worked with Electrical devices, tools, and tested measurements with Tek 151, TVR 90.

 

Cingular Wireless – Bay Area, CA

March 2001 – September 2002

BTS/BSC Technician III

·   Integrated and maintained over 60 Cell Sites within the wireless network area.

·   Performed routine modifications and preventative maintenance with Ericsson RBS Hardware and OMT software.

·   Daily monitoring and maintenance of TDMA and GSM BTS Sites.

·   Troubleshooting of cell sites and T1’s using T-Berd test equipment and Anritsu SiteMaster. 

·   Performed radio adds and cell reconfigurations.

 

Ericsson – San Jose, CA

April 1999 – July 2001

Central Office Installer II LG2

·   Installed network equipment on Alcatel Lucent, Newbridge, and Cisco Systems. 

·   Proficient in wire wrapping, and cable lacing.

·   Installed Ericsson Wireless power and switching equipment in accordance with Ericsson and Bell Standards TP76300.

·   Performed power terminations utilizing manual and powered crimpers, signal terminations with a wire wrap gun and punchdown.

 

United States Army – Camp Casey, Korea

June 1995 – November 1999

Line-of-Site Supervisor/Senior Operator

·   Performed radio communication exercises while maintaining team safety.

·   Supervised line-of-site shelter support for small extension nodes.

·   Provided secure communications with COMSEC (communications security) equipment.

·   Conducted training on UHF, SHF, and FM radio systems.

·   Operated 5/10 KW power generators and vehicles up to 2 1/2 tons.

·   Responsible for shelter equipment and personnel.