Technical Project / Program Manager

Insightful, results driven electrical engineering professional with notable success directing a broad range of corporate initiatives. Experienced in full life cycle project management including analysis, planning, accounting and implementation of solutions in support of core business objectives in the $3-$5 million range.  Excels at providing comprehensive network design/development and systems analysis, leading all stages including requirements, budgets, definition, design, architecture, testing and support. Experienced managing, motivating and guiding teams. Accustomed to being the single point of contact regarding all client matters.

Areas of Expertise:

 

·            Research and Development	·            Risk Assessment/Impact Analysis
·            Regulatory Adherence	·            Contingency Planning
·            Costs/Benefits Analysis and Budgets	·            Technical Specifications Development
·            Policy Planning/Implementation	·            Data Center Construction
·            Real Estate/ROW Procedures	·            New and Existing Infrastructure Development

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

ROCKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, Pomona, NY                                                        10/2013 – Present

Contract

Project Manager for Business Continuity and Process Improvement. 

Propose equipment recommendations and upgrades

Analyze present day to day activities and suggest new methods to streamline the operation.

 

CUSTOM COMPUTER SPECIALISTS, Hauppauge, NY                                                                                     9/2012 – 7/2013

Contracted to CUNY - Medgar Evers College

·               Developed, executed, monitored and managed Project Management Office (PMO) policies for the Information Systems Department of a City University of New York (CUNY) accredited college.

·               Implemented and coordinated the successful cutover from the existing legacy system to a front-end, online Procurement System in conjunction with the centralized CUNY system.

·               Created project plans, performed risk assessments, determined deliverables, and established milestones using MS Project reporting methods.

ADARONTEL COMMUNICATIONS, Mamora, NJ                                                                                              12/2010 – 12/2011

Engineering Consultant

·               Conducted independent engineering site-surveys to assess implementation feasibility for CATV, high-speed Internet and telecommunications services.

·               Evaluated construction and financial issues regarding upgrade to fiber network overlay.

·               Establish right-of-way agreements with facility managers in adherence with local utility guidelines.

TSS INC., Melbourne, FL                                                                                                                                              9/2009 - 9/2010

Senior Project Engineer

·               Developed conceptual design of video, audio, control and communications subsystems (integrated EAMS billing systems for FTTx CATV overlay), including preparation of CAD drawings, MOPs (Methods of Procedure) and all other supporting documentation.

ASCENT MEDIA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, San Jose, CA                                          4/2008 – 12/2008

Senior Project Manager

·               Developed conceptual design of video, audio, control and communications subsystems, including preparation of CAD drawings and documentation (integrated HDTV and Sports Blackout into existing FTTx CATV overlay).

·   Managed project financials and systems contracts, acting as day-to-day liaison with client’s senior technical and management representatives.

·   Coordinated effective use of in-house resources, including purchasing, services, and manufacturing, to insure adherence to project schedule QOS and ISO-9000 quality standards. Beta trials with Granite inventory software for PPV / VOD CMTS / DOCSIS Methods and Procedures.

·   Utilizing advanced planning and scheduling skills, successfully coordinated resource fulfillment with in-house departments.

·   Utilizing PMP methodology, established and maintained consistent, daily progress reporting to management while recording and resolving project conflicts and issues.

 

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Valhalla, New York                                                                      1/1997 - 9/2007

Senior Network Planner

·               Responsible for the design and/or development of new telecom-related technologies including systems integration, testing, evaluation, and technical recommendations (FTTx, BPON, GPON, TLS, FDDI, SONET, DWDM, ROADM, and other CATV/ HFC solutions). 

·               Incorporated new methodologies into existing systems such as TIRKS and Granite for inventory purposes.

·               Responsible for implementation of projects and regional programs while leading large project teams and/or organizational/functional programs.

·               Provided technical leadership and subject matter expertise across multiple complex, large-scale initiatives.

·               Identified appropriate resources needed and developed plans/schedules, methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to meet the goal of ensuring modernization and survivability of network needs, new technologies, market growth, and municipal requirements.

JVC OF AMERICA, Little Falls, New Jersey                                                                                                                 11/1992 - 6/1995

Field Engineer

·               Led training for independent Authorized Servicers.

SONY CORP OF AMERICA, Mahwah, New Jersey                                                                                                     9/1986 - 6/1992

Technical Supervisor

·               Led training for Factory Service Technicians.

·   Developed necessary technical and personal skills to effectively train at all levels of proficiency.

·   Resolved customer complaints regarding all types of service delays.

·   Diagnose and resolve service failures.

·   Responsible for quality control and evaluation of new A/V products.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

·               Supported the sale and implementation of key Homeland Security Networks.

·               Post-9/11 Metro Area Data Back-up and Recovery Networks.

·               Initial Fiber-To-The-Cell-Site design and deployment in New York State, TDM and CDMA.

·               Large scale customized wired and wireless networks for sporting events.

·               Utility Sub-Station Hi-cap design and BOCES Educational TLS Networks.

·               TIRKS database purification for conversion to Web-based application.

EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS

·               B.S., Electrical Engineering, FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY, Teaneck, NJ             

·               Bellcore Basic Outside Plant Engineering Sessions I, II, & III

·               ALPHA III

·               PMI Member, PMBOK certified

·               Project Management Professional Training (Verizon in-house)

HONORS and AWARDS

·               Verizon Vice President's Commendation for superior contributions and achievements:

·               Network Engineering and Planning 2006

·               Intra-State Hi-Cap Services 2006

·               Distinguished Fiber-To-The-Premise Award (FTTP) 2004

·               Distinguished Trainer Award / Honorary member of VEA & METSDA 1991 thru 1996

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