Tony Bolden

971-301-0776

 

A Principle Staff Engineer, Information Technology, Wireless Field Service Project Manager, driving development to deployments from initial proposal phases through acceptance, of Land Mobile Radio, Wireless Broadband, Cellular, LTE, Distributed Antenna In-building DAS, technology projects across the full software, hardware life cycle and services, across Systems and IP/TCP Network Infrastructures.

Adaptable to a variety of work environments with a high tolerance for risk and stress associated with tight deadlines from concept through production and acceptance.

 

Able to work with cross functional stakeholders, sales, program management, engineering, marketing and senior leadership in a matrix managed organization to collaborate on solutions that achieve revenue growth on-time, on-budget with quality outcomes, which impact the bottom line with measurable results.

 

Background:

 

Managed wireless software and hardware telecommunications Systems and Network Infrastructures, which includes Routers, Switches, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Machines, and Cloud Computing projects from initial design through acceptance. 

 

Knowledge and experience in of wireless deployment programs, regional zoning, site acquisitions, understanding of environmental standards, asset management, towers, shelter builds, property management, with strong customer service support and problem solving skills, across VoIP Unified Communications solutions; Voice, Messaging, Mobility, Conferencing, IP/TCP Networking Protocol’s, Video Technology platforms such as Avaya, Cisco, and Microsoft.  Executing short and long term annual maintenance contracts averaging $1 million annually.

 

Delivered PMBOK based project Scope of Works, Estimates, Vendor Management, installation services configuration through commissioning and acceptance test.

 

Knowledge Areas:

 

RF Engineering, RAS, RAN, Systems Engineering	Point to Point Microwave Engineering
VoIP Unified Telecommunication Solutions	Avaya, Cisco, Surveillance, Messaging
Data over Trunking and Conventional Radio Systems	FCC/FAA Licensing and Regulatory Liaison
4G LTE, WLAN Wi-Fi Engineer, Radio Access (R	Network Operations Monitoring (NOC)
P25 Trunked & Conventional Radio Systems Eng.	RF Site Construction, Leasing agreements
Information Technology Service Management	DAS In Building Deployment Projects
Systems Integration and Test	PMBOK®  Based Methodologies

 

Education and Training

 

Microsoft Academy, IT Service Management System Center 2012 R2, Q1 2016.

ITIL®, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Portland, Oregon, Q 2 2016.

PMP®, Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management Institute, 2016.

A.A., Electronics Engineering, DeVry University, Chicago Illinois.

B.S., Telecommunications focus. Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, 2003.

Cisco Network Security, CE Program, Harper College, Paletine, Illinois, 2009.

FEMA. Incident Command System and National Incident Management Systems, 2015.

Masters Certification, IT Project Management, George WA, University, Washington DC, 2003.

M.B.A., Management Information Systems, Networking Management, 2017.

 

Accomplishments:

 

Served as Field Service Operations Regional manager overseeing the planning and implementation activities related to the development of multiple, simultaneous Network infrastructure projects including; authoring RFQ, RFP process, Contract process, Sealed bids, distributing bid packages, coordinating bid walks for Wireless technology solutions, Cellular, DAS BDA, LTE, and Land Mobile Radio maintenance operations agreements for Clark County, WA, King County WA, California Department of Rehabilitation (CDRC), City of Portland, City of Salem, and other state and local government agencies, with contract values of $50 – 100 million dollars.

 

 

 

Experience

 

Maridian Solutions Inc., Bartlett, Illinois. Volunteer Wireless Consultant, (2015 to Present)

Wireless Solutions Consultant providing consultant service on product lifecycle management and marketing for the next generation in telecommunications industry.  Authoring Proposals for LTE, LMR, Public Safety, and Cellular DAS In-building Small Cell LTE, and Public Safety solutions. 

 

Day Wireless Systems, Milwaukie, Oregon. Wireless Technology Services Manager, (2014 –2015)

12 Direct reports providing, integrated voice and data telecommunications solutions, to include: Land Mobile

Radio, 4G LTE, Public Safety. Cellular In-building Bi-directional Distributed Antenna Systems, (DAS BDA) deployments, covering Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, all frequency bands.

 

·  Authored DAS In-building, proposal responses for Airlines Carriers, Data Server Centers, Schools, Hotels, Hospitals, Medical Centers, Theaters, Shopping Centers, and Correction Rehabilitation facilities, Port Authorities, and outdoor Stadiums.

·  Started Project Management Office, 5 direct reporting project managers.

·  Created engineering consultant reports, shelter builds and transition, coordinating tower service proposals, microwave transport, and shelter services.

·  Provided Sales Engineering support on Wireless Broadband, Surveillance, and site surveys.

 

 

Harris Corporation, Land Mobile Radio, Wireless Broadband RF Communications Division. Regional Field Service Engineering Manager, Salem Oregon, (2011 – 2014)

 

Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence Field Service Center Manager in Salem, Oregon with direct reports, providing, deployment oversight of P25 LMR, DMR and UMTS/LTE strategic mission critical services and maintenance plans for the Oregon Statewide Interoperability Radio Program.

 

Provided wireless system support for law enforcement public safety and private enterprises segments; Airlines, Metropolitan Transits, Schools, Health Care Facilities, Hospitals, Theaters, most recently The City of Portland, Oregon Trunked Statewide Radio program, and San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Authority, also:

 

·                        Created service maintenance contract agreements, and subcontractor, vendor manager.

·                        Proposal writer, producing State, Local, Federal and Commercial proposal responses.

·      Coordinated sales demonstrations, user training, and LTE Beta demonstrations.

·       Specified Alcatel 7705 Service Aggregation transport routers for City and County contracts.

·       Obtained NSN Flexi LTE base station configuration and installation training.

·       Provided Public Safety In-Building DAS BDA proposals, and deployment plans.

·      Expert knowledge of Radio Access Networking (RAN), and Radio Access Systems (RAS) systems.

·      Authored LTE Beta install Statement of Work for New Orleans XLV Super bowl, State of Iowa, and GA.

·      Defined project deployment scope; deliverables, resources, schedules, and field services work requirements, monitored and controlled budgets, Land Mobile Radio, LTE projects.

·      Sound understanding of RF Coverage Predictions and Planning tools such as AirMagnet, iBwave, Link Planner and a variety of Spectrum Test Equipment.

·      Created Service Level agreements, and Network Operations Monitoring requirements.

·      Provided expert proposal responses on City, County and Statewide mission critical systems.

·      Contributor to the creation of Salem Service Center of Excellence for mobile installations and field service customer support programs.

·      Familiar with Aviat Microwave power over Ethernet radio, installation, and field services.

·      Implemented cost containment activities, vehicles, technical training, and tools.

·      Performed expert evaluation selection process for subcontractor service providers in the PAC NW.

·      FEMA National Incident Command Management training.

·      Performed detailed Site walks in accordance to RFP requirements.

·      Authored Land Mobile and Marine Watercraft Mobile installation procedures.

·      Authored annual tests equipment calibration process, reducing cost.

 

 

Rivada Networks, Colorado Springs, CO.

South West Alaska Broadband Project Manager, Consultant, Contractor, (2010 –2011)

 

· Lead Engineering Consultant worked to deliver unprecedented low cost, Wi-MAX, and LTE broadband and Public Safety Interoperability to 56 technology challenged territories in Alaska.

 

 

Kimball a CDI Company, State College, PA. Electronic Search Technical recruitment appointment. Wisconsin Statewide Radio Project Consultant, Engineering Contractor, (2009 – 2010)

 

· Delivered expert engineering and project management consultancy, for the State of Wisconsin EF Johnson P25 VHF State Wide Public Safety Interoperability Radio Network, 88 sites.

 

Motorola Solutions, Schaumburg, IL.

Government Public Safety Land Mobile Radio Principle Staff Engineer, System Analyst, Project Manager (1988– 2009)

 

Performed expert hands on Land Mobile Radio and Console Dispatch systems release upgrades for the Singapore Port Authority, Changi Airport, China Light & Power, Commonwealth Edison, Israeli State Police, Indiana Statewide Radio, Portugal State Police, Egypt Military of Defense, Taiwan Military of Interior, Hong Kong Police, and other First Responder agencies and dispatch operations, in the United States and abroad.

 

Provided expert hands on day-to-day radio system operations for Indiana State Police, State of Florida, and State of Wisconsin P25 Conventional and Trunked radio system, dispatch consoles and subscribers, including Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), base stations, and Wireless LAN (WAN) Wi-Fi radio access points; Cisco, Avaya.

 

· Project 25 Public Safety Interoperability Trunked Radio Engineer and Manager.

· Managed WLAN WAN/LAN VoIP Network projects across multiple Motorola facilities.

· LTE, WIMAX, development engineering lab and live over the air deployment Engineer.

· Instrumental with WLAN Wi-FI coverage tools, selecting AirMagnet as the preferred tool.

· Served Seven (7) years as SME on Central Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert team.

· RF Site and Tower development, lease management, acquisitions and back up power.

· Knowledgeable of Cisco, Avaya, Alcatel 7705, Netgear Layer 2/3 smart power over Ethernet switching router platforms, and Access Point Controllers.

· Sound understanding of RF Coverage Predictions and Planning tools such as AirMagnet, iBwave, Link Planner and a variety of Spectrum Test Equipment.

· SCADA Data on Trunked Radio Communications Systems Release Engineering.

· Design and implemented processes and integrated new user equipment products and technologies.

· Simulcast Trunked and Conventional Radio subject matter expert, customer support engineer.

· Systems Integration and Software Validation and Test Lab Manager Engineer, 15 Direct reports.

· Tower site property manager provided site leasing, power, tower services, and site surveys.

· Land Mobile Radio Systems Integration and Test Lab Engineering Manager – 5 Direct Reports.

· FCC/FAA liaison, Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer.

· Tower site acquisitions and property manager provided site leasing, power, and tower site services.

· Installed, operated Network Analyzers, and monitoring tools capturing software performance data.

· Improved tests case creation process reducing test case execution completion times.

· Implemented Process improvements while with Systems Integration and Tests.