Marc Rowley

5376 Route 417                                   Residence: 315-982-0305

Management ▪ Engineering ▪ Communication Networks Implementation

Resilient telecommunications engineering professional with comprehensive experience in Wireless, RF, OSP, Telephony Engineering services, change management, new product development and engineering processes. I offer a unique blend of hands-on design, management, teamwork, implementation, optimization, and quality management. Known for accounting for every detail in understanding systems and improve business processes. Strong collaborative style with all levels of the organization to solve cross-functional problems with front line technical people, peer organizations, and senior management.

 

 

Career Highlights and Milestones

 

§ Project Management all technical disciplines involved in a communications design and their interconnectivity for Wireless, RF, Audio, Video, Ethernet, IP and Optical Telephony networks.

§ Engineered and deployed Wireless, Telecom, RF, IP, L1, L2, L3, WAN, LAN, RF, OSP, and IT networks.

§ Investigated and resolved State, Federal, OSHA, Tariff, ISO9001, and Public Utility issues.

§ Developed troubleshooting training programs for technical personnel.

§ Authored method of procedures, statements of work, and RFP’s.

§ Executed a 12 state 5 million dollar network replacement program.

§ Implemented software programs to study network performance saving 10 million dollars.

§ Maximized usage of current network configurations to attain higher traffic capacities, to lower long term operating costs by $12 million dollars.

 

 

Professional History

 

 

Ntelos Wireless, Waynesboro, VA.       2012-2015

Manager Network Engineering and Design.

CDMA LTE Ethernet optical 100gb backhaul and cell site transport design. Granite database administration, network/RF design provisioning, analysis, RFP’s, MOP’s, SOW’s, Project Management, DWDM, CWDM optical transport, fiber rings, microwave paths, switches, routers, Visio, soft switches, Avaya 4850, 4000, 7000 and 9010’s, digital cross connects, Palo Alto Firewalls, Ciena 6500 Optical transport, L1, L2, L3, VLANs, WAN, LAN, IP, RF, SIP, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and TDM networks. Specifying optical test equipment requirements, AC and DC electrical engineering, grounding and SME in root cause. Performance analysis, forecasting and training. Just completed a 28 million dollar market consolidation. Primary engineering approval of 40 million dollars of optical transport and interconnect designs and carrier relation agreements.

 

Ntelos Wireless, Waynesboro, VA.       2009-2011

Wireless Network Switch Engineer, Contract.

Wireless Lead Design Engineer. Lucent 5E-2000 CDMA Ethernet and TDM backhaul and cell site connectivity. Granite database administration, Project Management, WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, L1, L2, L3, VLANs, Ethernet, RF/network design, Visio, provisioning, DWDM, CWDM optical transport, fiber rings, microwave paths, switches, routers, soft switches, Primary Engineer optical transport and multi-million router migration projects. Performance analysis, forecasting and training. SME AC and DC electrical engineering, grounding and in root cause analysis.

 

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Verizon Telecom, Lynchburg, VA       2000 – 2008 Telecommunications Maintenance Engineer.

Senior Level Engineer for RF, interference, high voltage protection, OSP, network transport, routing and switching. Implemented engineering OSP cost controls. Project Management for multi-state equipment replacements. Developed engineering concepts to eliminate network equipment failures. Executed root cause analysis and provided Tier 3 support on data, telephony, audio and video performance issues. Deployed video, DHCP/DNS, VLANs, Wi-Fi, L1, L2, L3, WAN, LAN, IP, SIP, Avaya PBX’s and DWDM, CWDM, optical technologies. Proficient in ISO 9001, Disaster Recovery, Visio, Ethernet, Performance analysis, forecasting and training.

 

 

Cavalier Telephone Richmond, VA      2000 - 2000

Corporate Network Manager/Provisioning.

Managed and engineered voice, data, call center solutions, and DSL network traffic capacities on a Lucent 5ESS switch. Ordered and tracked circuit orders, ASR's and special requests with ILEC’s and other long distance and local telephony providers. Engineered, and provided quotations for large business customers. Developed OSP budgets, traffic loading forecasts for future network expansions, and capital expenditures for regional deployment. Project Management for network constructions through a capital depreciation schedule. Performed call testing to insure proper translation routing through multiple switches when implementing network switching routines and changes. Reviewed tariffs and PUC's for correct rate structures. Provided technical expertise in engineering, design and provisioning DS1's to OC-48, DWDM, CWDM sonet networks using GR-303, RDT's and various fiber transmission platforms. Developed RFP’s and set the specifications for telecom and data equipment purchases. Network elements include but were not limited to Cisco, Lucent, ADC, and Adtran.

 

Crestar Bank, Richmond, VA                     1999 - 2000

Senior Telecommunications/Data Analyst.

Designed and implemented voice and data communication systems and network business solutions company-wide. Typical assignments involved the larger more independent communications systems which interfaced into the corporate networks. Project Management for various vendors, equipment purchases, and managed deadlines.  Technologies involved with include, L1, L2, L3, WAN, LAN, MAN, ATM, CSU’s, DSU’s, Frame Relay, Cisco, 3Com, Newbridge, IBM Mainframe, Tandem Servers, Call Centers, and Lucent PBX’s. Specializing in 10/100, IP, and T-1 transport platforms.

 

Triton PCS Incorporated d.b.a. SunCom Wireless, Glen Allen, VA                   1997 - 1999

Regional Network Operations Manager.

Designed, maintained, managed, and motivated a highly technical staff of twenty employees. Expert in performance monitoring in an Ericsson RF wireless switching, base station networks and frequency plans. Responsible for specifying $18 M in Networking and Network Management Systems for Triton. Setup the trouble reporting system for Customer Service. Engineered, provisioned, and installed digital SONET DWDM, CWDM fiber networks for backhaul, microwave networks, and the integration of TCP/IP, L1, L2, into these networks. Engineered various communication and computer networks. Developed budgets, traffic loading forecasts for future network expansions, Project Management, and capital expenditures. Engineered and deployed AC and DC power plants, ISUP, SS7, ISDN, T-1, T-3 and RF networks. Responsible for training associates in installing equipment and using Analyzers. Engineered and constructed 3 Ericsson Mobile Switching offices. Network elements include but were not limited to Tellabs, Call Centers, Cisco, ADC, Adtran, Ericsson, Lucent, Harris microwave, Octel, Secure ID, and Digital Cross Connect Systems.

 

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Richmond Cellular Telephone Company                1990 - 1997

Wireless Switch Network Engineer.

Responsible for the operation, engineering, implementation, and maintenance of all telephony services involved in a wireless RF telephone network. Directly supervised and supported 23 Maintenance Technicians. Setup a trouble reporting system with Customer Service to resolve customer complaints. Designed, installed, and maintained the 800 MHz cellular, analog and digital TDMA RF networks and frequency plans. Subject Matter Expert on long distance services with MCI, AT&T, Sprint, VPN, V-net, SDN, Cellular PCS, Octel Voicemail, Voice Activated Dialing, Northern Telecom PBX's with ACD, IS-41, ISUP, Telesciences,  Harris Fairinon Microwave radios, tandem switching, frame relay, leased data services, data over wireless, and SONET muxed networks. Performed translations, traffic analysis, circuit acceptance testing. Established relationships with equipment vendors. Developed RFP’s. Project Management. Developed monthly maintenance routines. Designed and implemented a disaster recovery program. Network elements include but were not limited to ADC, Adtran, Digital Cross Connect Systems, Tellabs, AC/DC power systems, Harris microwave, Octel, Cisco, and Motorola.

 

 

Centel/Sprint Cellular Charlottesville, VA                  1988 - 1990                                                                                                   

Network Wireless Maintenance Engineer.

Project Management and maintained wireless 800 MHz RF radio switching and tower facilities in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville, and Norfolk Virginia. Engaged in maximizing RF system coverage performance. Engineered all digital and analog telephony trunking services. Applied FCC and FAA regulations to ensure federal compliance. Performed translations, and traffic loading analysis. Acquired bids and set the specifications for equipment purchases. Implemented and maintained a vigorous monthly inspection routine. Network elements include but were not limited to ADC, Adtran, Digital Cross Connect Systems, Tellabs, AC/DC power systems, microwave, Octel, and Motorola.

 

WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA                                           1985 - 1988                                                                                                  

Assistant Chief Engineer.

Responsible for all RF, audio, satellite, and video associated with a commercial broadcast station.

 

WEJL/ WEZX Scranton, PA                                           1984 - 1985                                                                                                  

Chief Engineer.

Responsible for all RF, audio, and studio equipment associated with a commercial broadcast station.

 

WJTN/ WWSE Jamestown, NY                                         1982 - 1984                                                                                                  

Assistant Chief Engineer.

Responsible for all RF, audio, and studio equipment associated with a commercial broadcast station.

 

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Education

 

High School graduate 1981. Andover High School, Andover, New York. Business and Math.

 

Niagara Electron Labs. Electronic internship. Andover, New York. 1980-1981.

 

Belmont Vocational School. Belmont, New York. Basic electronic studies 1980.

 

Alfred State College. Alfred, New York. Math. Incomplete 1981.

 

Marc Rowley

 

 

Technical Competencies & Qualifications

 

Proficient in all Microsoft Office software, Auto CAD, Visio, other industry specific software’s and test equipment. Recipient of the Verizon Excellence Award for the Mid-Atlantic in 2003.

Certificates in training from, JDSU, Ciena, California Microwave, Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, 7750’s, 7705’s, Hughes Network Systems, Tellabs, Alcatel, Telcordia/Bellcore, Grounding, Noise Mitigation, Switching Systems, Cross Connect Systems, Satellite Uplink/Downlink Systems, RF Networks, High Voltage Protection for Telecom, OSP, and video fiber transmissions. Other certified training in Interpersonal Communication Skills, ISO 9001, EEO, Diversity, Code of Conduct. Experienced in all types of audio, video, call centers, data networks, IT, RF, and telephony.