John G. Gannon

Acworth, GA 30102

John.g.gannon@att.net

(203)506-4674

 

Relevant Experience

Experienced Telecommunications Technician with extensive Telco Network Operations history. Excellent knowledge of network switching infrastructure including SS7 signaling. Seasoned Wireless Translations Engineer involving Small Cells and DAS Systems. Excellent working knowledge and attention to detail in OSP Engineering and Installation to include FTTN technology.

 

Work History

BlueStream Professional Services, Marietta, GA  1/2016 to Present

·  Authored engineering MOPs involving upgrades to COTs and RTs on Windstream’s Network

·  Performed Job Forecasting to keep OSP Engineering Projects on schedule and within budget

·  Designed 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Transport rings with CWDM Fiber Multiplexers

·  Designed projects involving Adtran, Cyan, and Calix OSP equipment

 

AT&T, Atlanta, GA     3/1990 to 8/2015

·  Performed network surveillance and analyzed alarms to determine appropriate actions to resolve service interruptions on national SS7 network

·  Implemented SS7 Translations on all STP pairs as part of translations team

·  Coordinated SS7 traffic rehomes between AT&T and other SS7 Hub Providers

·  Utilized internal ticketing systems to track restoral efforts and to escalate to higher levels of management when necessary

·  Performed protocol analysis on SS7 signaling links to isolate troubles and restore SS7 traffic

·  Maintained 800, LIDB, AIN, and Local Number Portability Databases for AT&T

·  Performed regular updates to global title translations and network routing tables

·  Utilized Network Management Tools to groom and optimize network parameters

·  Maintained the integrity of multiple Mobility Switching Centers

·  Performed digital cross connects of DS1/DS3/SONET transport circuits

·  Performed Integration of Small Cells and DAS Systems into the AT&T Macro Network

·  Performed integration of backhaul networks involving routers, switches, and TCP/IP protocol

·  Utilized Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word to accomplish tasks

·  Executed engineering work orders and record keeping actions as well as other duties as assigned by management

 

Education

US Navy Military Veteran

US Navy Electronics Technician Class A SchoolGraduated

US Navy Basic Electricity and Electronics SchoolGraduated

Notre Dame High School, West Haven, CTDiploma Earned

 

References Available on request