Richard A. Miller Jr.

1530 Michigan Ave.

Winter Park, FL 32789

(407) 592-4827 Mideon13@yahoo.com

Network Install Engineer, Network Design Engineer, RF Engineer, Site Acquisition Manager, Construction Manager and Project Manager

 

Solutions-oriented Network/Systems Infrastructure, Implementation/Installation, Operations, Administration and Maintenance/Troubleshooting, Construction and Management Specialist with notable success directing a broad range of organizational Network/IT initiatives while participating in planning and implementation of high availability WAN/LAN solutions in direct support of organizational objectives.

Track record of increasing responsibility in WAN/LAN (wire and RF) and Systems design, buildout/implementation analysis/optimization/development, and full life cycle network service management.

w           Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative Network Infrastructure solutions that drive awareness, decrease cost, and increase service availability.

w           Hands-on experience leading all stages of Data/Voice/Wireless network plan development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, implementation and support.

w           Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and leading project teams.

w           Support and promote an organizational culture that encourages high performance, dedication, high morale, integrity and collaboration.

w           Adept at developing effective organizational continuity policies, procedures, project documentation, milestones, and technical/business specifications.

w           Strong understanding of storage provisioning and virtualization.

 

Core Competencies: Creation of literature. All Aspects of Network and Systems Planning/Design, Construction/Budgeting/Compliance/Buildout, Analysis/Optimization, Configuration, Operation, Troubleshooting, Administration and Management, Project Management; Vendor Management; Disaster Contingency Planning/Implementation/Recovery; Information Life cycle Management, Data Replication; Contingency Planning; Data Integrity/Recovery; Risk Assessment; Business Impact Analysis; Network & Systems Security; Research & Development.

* HW:  Ciena, Optiman, RAD, Alcatel-Lucent, Extreme, Cajun, Cisco and Juniper Ethernet and photonic Routers and Switches, Alcatel-Lucent Autoplex, Flexent and EvDo/LTE (UNC/RNC) Network Solutions and Elements, Nokia Ultracell Network Elements, Ericsson RBS Series (884, 3200, 6100, 6200, 6300 & 6600) Elements, Samsung WiMax/LTE, Nortel Metrocell Elements, BTS, DAS, oDAS,  SCADA type systems, POS, ESS DS200, Sun Sparc Servers, HP Proliant Servers, IBM xSeries servers etc.
* Operating Platforms: Cisco I.O.S., Microsoft Windows® operating systems from DOS to Windows Server 2003, Solaris OS, Mac OS, UNIX/LINUX.

* Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, ATM, IEEE 802.11/15/16x, DNS, DHCP, WINS, VoIP, Ethernet, Token Ring, VPN, SSH, Secure ID, PKI, F5 Etc., AMPS, TDMA, GSM, IDEN, CDMA, EvDo, UMTS, LTE, VoLTE, AWS, VoAWS, WiMax, PPP, ISDN, DSL, POTS, Telenav, etc.

*Tools: Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook), Microsoft Project, Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Acrobat, Frame Maker, Premiere and Post Script, DeLorme Topo and Xmap, Grayson Invex3G, Qualcomm CAIT, Ericsson TEMS, Agilent/HP Scan, Comarco QuOTA, DataPro, Tektronix NetTek Analyzer, JDSU Wavetek/PathTrak/T-Berd, Anritsu/Wiltron Analyzers, Fluke OptiView, PIM, in addition to myriad spectral analyzers, packet analyzers and oscilloscopes, etc.

Professional Experience:

Create Space Publishing (June 1984 to present)

Novelist

Author of the fiction novel "My Only Love, Framed in Flowers" [ISBN-10: 1466302666 ISBN-13: 978-1466302662], in addition to myriad other literary works, under the pseudonym J. B. Hurr.

Currently writing the Psychic-Psycho Thriller novel, "Commodities Beyond Good and Evil".

Insight Global [Clearwire/Sprint (Florida)] (3rd quarter [October] 2013 through end of 1st quarter [March] 2014) and Glow Networks (FL, AL, MS) [Verizon Wireless] (2nd quarter [March through June] of 2014) (2013 to 2014)

Construction Manager/Project Manager: See below, job functions of Glotel Networks 2010 to 2013

 

Glotel Networks [AT&T (FL & GA), T-Mobile (FL), Verizon Wireless (Florida & Georgia)] (April 2010 to October 2013)

RF Engineer, Network Install Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Site Acquisition Manager, and Construction Manager

 

§ Nokia Ultracell Network Elements

§ Ericsson RBS Series (884, 3200, 6100, 6200, 6300 & 6600) Elements

§ Tasked to manage, assess, certify, analyze, design, build, implement, migrate, administer, troubleshoot and maintain Wire, Wireless and RF, WAN/MAN/LANs

§ Conveyed engineering-related information between the client, PM, land owner, jurisdiction and Engineering Production

§ All aspects of network RF analysis, including but not limited to; optimization, drive testing, network analysis, development of suggestions for performance, E911 testing and verification/certification, improvement/enhancement of specific KPIs using tools like Grayson, Comarco, Datapro, JDS Uniphase and Windcatcher.

§ Scheduled and performed site reconnaissance walks to gather information about existing site conditions and the proposed construction

§ Ascertained site constructability and provide alternate scenarios during site walks

§ Ordered, scheduled and processed site surveys, geotechnical reports, foundation analyses/designs, and utility marking

§ Determined route and method of getting electricity and Telco/data/fiber to sites

§ Scheduled and perform utility site walks as required

§ In conjunction with the Project Manager, researched jurisdictional zoning requirements

§ Ordered lease exhibits, zoning drawings, and construction drawings based on information obtained from the initial site walk, survey, and utility site walk

§ Researched jurisdictional requirements for permitting CD’s and applied for a permit for construction on behalf of the client

§ Monitored permit approval and make any CD modifications required for permit approval

§ Issued memos to interested parties referencing requirements to pick up building permits

§ Installed and implemented multiple data and voice WAN/MAN/LANs of wireless (RF) wire and microwave morphologies (AMPS, TDMA, GSM, CDMA, EVDO, UMTS, LTE, Vo/LTE, AWS, Vo/AWS, DAS, ODAS, BTS, Copper Cable, Fiber, Wi-Fi )

§ Managed day-to-day construction operations of network build (ensured safety, tracked construction status/milestones, managed ASPs ensuring proper communication, logistics, familiarity with procedures MOPs SOWs, etc., interfaced with/managed client communication, addressed issues, escalated solutions as required, managed quotes, scope accuracy, job acceptance, project compliance, provided mission field support, provided interface with ASP to track resources, manage payment and change orders, etc.)

§ Assessed client facilities for acquisition, contract bid, construction and acceptance

§ Managed network element/node development process from location identification to construction completion

§ Interfaced with government entities/jurisdictions, ensured compliance.

§ Interfaced with departments of transportation/roads and streets to resolve right of way issues.

§ Formulated and maintained budgets.

§ Identified issues and formulated plans to mitigate them

§ Worked in conjunction with tower owners, ensuring smooth acquisition/lease/compliance/construction process

§ Performed due diligence regarding site design, compliance, leasing, and all other related documents throughout process

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Numerous Clients (Freelance) [Gevity (FL), Comcast (FL), Goodby Silversteine & Partners (FL), Dandelion Community Cafe (FL), Volt Management (FL), Goodman Networks (Illinois), Orange County Florida Supervisor of Elections(Florida), Alcatel-Lucent (Illinois), etc..] (January 2007 to March 2010)

Freelance Network Design Engineer

§ Designed, built implemented, configured, managed and maintained wire and wireless LAN/MAN/WANs

Verizon Wireless (Florida) (January 2004 to December 2006)

Network Field Engineer

 

§ Managed all RF analytics including optimization, drive testing, network analysis, E911 testing and compliance, KPI improvement using tools like Grayson, Comarco, Datapro, JDS Uniphase and Windcatcher.

§ Tasked to build, install, upgrade, implement, operate, administer and maintain wireless WAN/LAN for Verizon Wireless

§ Performed installation of WAN nodes and hardware

§ Maintained and administered key WAN components

§ Optimized and upgraded WAN/LAN infrastructure for increased performance/capacity

§ Installed, implemented, administered and maintained emergency redundant back-up systems

§ Participated in hurricane recovery operations

§ Reporting performance metrics to network management on a daily basis

§ Managed sub-contractors and service providers

TEKsystems [Verizon Wireless (Florida)] (2003) (See below 2000 to 2002)

RF Engineer

§ Performed all aspects of network element (BTS/Cell Site) built, installed, integrated, turned-up, daily operation, technician level administration and daily maintenance

§ Utilized tools like Grayson, Comarco, Datapro, JDS Uniphase and Wind Catcher to initialize RF analysis and optimization which also involve drive testing and network analysis.

 

Adecco Technical [Verizon Wireless (Florida)] (November 2000 to May 2002)

RF Engineer/Wireless BTS Infrastructure Technician

 

§ Utilized tools like Grayson, Comarco, Datapro, JDS Uniphase and Wind Catcher to initialize RF analysis and optimization which also involve drive testing and network analysis, in addition to E911 compliance analysis.

§ Performed all aspects of network element (BTS/Cell Site) built, installed, integrated, turned-up, daily operation, technician level administration and daily maintenance

§ Built sites from bare dirt to full on-air site turn-up and beyond

§ Worked in conjunction with field engineers, switch engineers, tower crews, general contractors, hardware vendors and network operations management to ensure outstanding network build quality and optimum system performance

§ Alcatel-Lucent Autoplex, Flexent and EvDo/LTE (UNC/RNC) Network Solutions and Elements

 

Aerotek/TEKsystems [Sprint PCS, Nextel, BellSouth Mobility (Florida), Verizon Wireless (California), Cingular (Florida & Louisiana), AT&T (Florida)] (June 1998 to November 2000)

RF Technician/Swing Technician

 

§ All aspects of network RF analysis, including but not limited to; optimization, drive testing, network analysis, development of suggestions for performance improvement/enhancement and E911 compliance analysis.

§ Swing Technician: Completed re-wiring of cell site/BTS for analysis and ultimately system cut-over

Acies Ocvli De Deitas Photography (Freelance) (January 1981 to May 1998)

Photographer

Recruited to perform commercial/fine art photographic operations for clients.

Key Contributions:

§  Commercial photography for business, industry, marketing and documentation, in addition to the artistic, creative process.

§  Participated extensively in client liaison, project management, personnel management and coordination of operations and logistics.

Education and Credentials

Professional Training

AT&T – LSO Certification, Quality Installation NPE 60065363, Supplier Awareness (Network Space) 60007518. -  2010

Telenav – Telenav System Training.

MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Microsoft) - New Horizons Computer Learning Center.

CCNA – Cisco Certified network Associate (Cisco) - New Horizons Computer Learning Center.

A+/Net+ - CompTIA - New Horizons Computer Learning Center.

Lucent - CL1000 Flexent/Autoplex Wireless Network Overview, CL 5690 Flexent CDMA Modular Cell OA&M, CL 5610 Flexent CDMA Modular Cell OA&M, CL 5693 Flexent CDMA Modular Cell 4.0/4.0B OA&M, CL 5696 Advanced RMT OA&M, CL 83065S CDMA 2000 1x Ev-Do RF Engineering and Call Processing, CL5691S 1x Ev-Do Pre-Deployment, CL5501 Flexent Mobility Manager AP OA&M. - Lucent University - 2004-2006.

Bradford College – Bachelor of Art - 1989

Photography - Nikon School of Professional Photography - 1992.

 

References:

John Chung

Verizon Wireless (Supervisor, Network Operations)

3503 Technological Ave.

Orlando, FL 32817

407-595-0968

john.chung@verizonwireless.com

Thomas Melius

Glotel USA (Project Manager)

8700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue

Suite 400N

Chicago, IL 60631

407-924-8611

tmelius@glotelus.com

Lt. Col. Norman J. Abramson (Ret.)

U.S. Air Force

1051 Montcalm St.

Orlando, FL 32806

407-851-6602

njarules@cfl.rr.com

Capt. Michael A. Scott (Ret.)

U.S. Army

135 Laurel Ridge Ave.

Ocoee, FL 34761

321-947-1839

captmscott@yahoo.com

Det. Paul A. Foster

Winter Park Police Department (Liaison officer/Art Director for Photography client [F.H.P.])

500 North Virginia Avenue

Winter Park, FL 32789

407-709-7309

rogue65@embarqmail.com