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3/2015 - Present

Contractor-Equipment Engineer

• Responsible for engineering and design of all cell equipment for multiple Mobile Switching Centers (MSC) in the New England markets.• Plan the implementation and installation of battery and power plant systems.• Prepare project and funding requests to guarantee purchase order and vendor payment.• Work closely with Management to forecast future needs and prepare monthly spending budget.• Aid in equipment procurement and monitor equipment expenditures.• Review Method of Operating Procedures (MOP) for efficiency and correctness.• Oversee equipment installation and acceptance.• Update the Environmental Management Information System (EMIS) after the completion of each battery upgrade to confirm the removal and replacement of hazardous materials is accurately documented.• Communicate effectively with department figures and company approved vendors to ensure prompt and successful project completions.

6/2013 - 3/2015

Industry: Engineering Services

Contractor-Transport Network Administrator

• Operated as a Consultant for a large Internet Service Provider (ISP) while offering professional service and telecommunications knowledge.• Responsible for the daily support of the Northeast Division Integrated Systems Engineering (ISE) Transport group.• Supported the Senior Transport Network Engineers with changes and enhancements to their Converged Regional Area Network (CRAN) drawings and documentation.• Generated Engineering Design Plans (EDP) for transport shelf additions and circuit migrations.• Created and updated network layouts to ensure the accuracy of proposed deployment strategies and optical network enhancements.• Retained knowledge of Optical Transport Network (OTN) platforms such as Ciena 6500 OME, Alcatel-Lucent 1696, and Cisco ONS 15454.• Possessed a familiarity with Performance Monitoring (PM) tools such as Ciena Site Manager, Alcatel Photonic Manager, Cisco Prime Optical, and Cisco Transport Controller (CTC).

10/2011 - 5/2013

Industry: Engineering Services

Engineer-Field Projects

• Responsible for the Detailed Network Design (DND) of optical networking transport and aggregation platforms in both Greenfield and In-Service deployment environments.• Creates and delivers Network Engineering documentation ensuring the accurate installation & turn-up of optical networking equipment at each node.• Ensures proposed solutions are technically viable and meet customer requirements.• Validates network design to ensure quality of service of telecommunication technologies such as Gigabit Ethernet, DS1, DS3, and SONET Ring.• Provides remote support on field issues by encountered by Ciena Service Partners.• Uses knowledge of DWDM optical networks to solve technical problems encountered during the deployment of both new networks and existing networks.• Participates in pre-deployment conference calls with various department figures.• Demonstrates excellent problem solving and independent judgment.• Forms accurate assessments and execute decisions in a timely manner.• Works in a collaborative team environment to achieve quarterly and annual objectives.• Exercises fine customer service and leadership abilities.• Possesses excellent written and verbal communications skills.

8/2011 - 9/2011

Industry: Telecommunications Services

Contractor-Outside Plant (OSP) Network Engineer

• Worked as an Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer, offering professional expertise and service to a major telecommunications corporation. • Designed voice communication systems utilizing the outside plant telecommunications cable network (e.g. copper, fiber optic). • Composed detail oriented engineering plans by means of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software (e.g. MicroStation, Smart Sketch). • Performed onsite field engineering assessments for local serving exchanges. • Engineered the telecommunications outside plant of several local serving exchanges. • Applied OSP engineering concepts, practices, and procedures to resolve complex issues.

2/2005 - 7/2011

Industry: Telecommunications Services

Outside Plant (OSP) Network Engineer

• Designed WAN voice and data communication systems utilizing the outside plant telecommunications cable network (e.g. copper, fiber optic). • Engineered the telecommunications outside plant of several local serving exchanges. • Planned routing of physical topology by means of aerial, buried, and underground conduit design practices. • Drafted timely, detailed, and cost effective Engineering Work Orders (EWO) utilizing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software (e.g. Visio, ICGS). • Conducted onsite field surveys to notate physical and environmental conditions. • Conditioned copper and fiber optic OSP to provide the following services to customers: POTS, DSL, DS1, DS3, TLS, OC-xx, and FTTP. • Supported telecommunications network by monitoring network traffic levels to determine needs for design changes and modernization of telephone facilities & equipment. • Demonstrated adaptive engineering principles to reduce engineering and construction labor costs. • Maintained the accuracy of outside plant cable records. • Coordinated with all utility counterparts during the project design and construction process. • Corresponded with various department figures to resolve customer service issues and improve job productivity. • Promoted teamwork by accepting special assignments and cross-training to support coverage. • Awarded Certificate of Achievement: “Leadership in Excellence and Development Program” (2007).

EDUCATION:

1/2015 - 8/2015

Some College Coursework Completed

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exploration Program, offered through Wentworth Institute of Technology College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), is designed for individuals who are seeking entry-level information and communication technology skills.After completing the CCNA coursework, which is certified by the Cisco Network Academy, students will be prepared to take the Cisco CCENT or Cisco CCNA certification exam.Related Curriculum:• Network Fundamentals• Routing Protocols and Concepts• LAN Switching and Wireless• Accessing the WAN

1/1997 - 8/2004

Bachelor's Degree

B.S. Electronic Engineering Technology.GPA: 3.0

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