PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Tom is a Telecommunications and Data Communications Network professional with 30 years of experience analyzing, architecting, designing, and implementing networks. His expertise includes providing assessment and recommendations of Network Design based on company requirements.

Tom would make an excellent candidate as a manager for a Data/Telecommunications department. He has delivered projects from thousands to many millions of dollars.

He also spends a great deal of time studying new technologies and industry standards for possible later implementation.  He possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management, end users and co-workers. Telecom experience in CDMA, LTE, LTE-A, Pico-Cells, Femto-Cells, and Macro-Cells. Backhaul/Transport and Core Networks. IP Multimedia Subsystems.

Tom has over 15+ years of experience with LAN/WAN architecture design and implementation. He also has 15+ years of Telecom Network Design experience, including 3+ years of VoIP design. He has 10 telecommunication patents. Tom has 6+ years working as a Solutions Architect. He has had several years of demonstrating management skills in leading small, medium and large projects. Tom has shown interpersonal skills by building multi-departmental teams to work together on assignments.

Design and tested Disaster Recovery procedures.

He has obtained his CompTIA Security+ certification (2008 version), and is studying for his CCNET/CCNA exams.

Tom is an IEEE member.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Company: Object Technology Solutions, Inc – KC, Kansas

Dates: April 2014 – May 2015

Title: Principal Consultant

·           Create from scratch a corporate strategy for marketing in the LTE RF (Macro, Pico, and Femto Cells) Operational Support Systems arena.

·           Lead a team to analyze and craft a corporate strategy for building a new LTE RF Operational Support Systems suite of tools.

·           Build a new educational curriculum for sales in how to market in this space.

·           Write the Business Requirements and Functional requirements for using Big Data Analytics planning utilizing OSS/BSS tools

·           Generate the Business Requirements and Functional Requirements for Big Data Analytics for Telecom Fraud reduction.

·           Designing Near Real Time (NRT) SON optimization based upon OM|PM|PCMD data

·           Research and analyze OSS/BSS impacts with Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

·           Research and analyze Self Optimization Networks and C-RAN impacts upon OSS/BSS Tools

·           Hold monthly meetings with the OSS Tools’ end users to educate them of these before they are implemented

 

 

Company: Sprint – KC, Kansas

Dates: Aug 2013 – March 2014

Title: Solution Architect

·           Stay actively engaged with each of the sponsors of projects to understand their new Business Requirements

·           Bring together IT Operational Support Systems teams that may be impacted by these new requirements

·           Craft the IT OSS Architectural Blueprint with inputs from the impacted IT OSS teams

·           This involved managing multimillion dollar projects from beginning to the end.

·           As the IT chief architect I was responsible for the IT portion, managing on-time delivery, as well as under budget. IT budgets were often in the multi-million dollar range.

·           The focus was on Sprint’s LTE phases for Macro, Pico, and Femto Cells. Carrier Aggregation. Hand- Offs, etc

·           Research industry standards. Understand the impacts that LTE macro-Cells and Pico-Cells have upon IT OSS tools. Educate the OSS developers of the impacts of each and every feature of each LTE Release.

·           Write the System Functional Requirements for the OSS tools, based upon what features were being delivered for each LTE release.

·           Study industry research papers. Write White Papers for each LTE feature/function.

·           Consult with the Sprint Network Development about future projects. Plan and strategize 6 – 12 months out

·           Understand the impacts of LTE upon IT OSS systems

·           Drive IT OSS solutions surrounding SON (Self Optimized Networks), C-RAN, Carrier Aggregation, etc

·           Prepare IT OSS Tools developers for delivering Heterogeneous Networks

 

 

 

 

Company: Ericsson – KC, Kansas

Dates: Sept 2011 – Aug 2013

Title: Solution Architect

·           Stay actively engaged with each of the sponsors of projects to understand their new Business Requirements

·           Bring together IT Operational Support Systems teams that may be impacted by these new requirements

·           Craft the IT OSS Architectural Blueprint with inputs from the impacted IT OSS teams

·           This involved managing multimillion dollar projects from beginning to the end.

·           As the IT chief architect I was responsible for the IT portion, managing on-time delivery, as well as under budget. IT budgets were often in the multi-million dollar range.

·           Research industry standards

·           Study and write industry research papers on LTE C-RAN, Carrier Aggregation, QoS, MOCN, Coordinated Multipoint Transmission (CoMP), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and ANDSF.

·           Consult with the Sprint Network Development about future projects. Plan and strategize 6 – 12 months out

·           Understand the impacts of LTE upon IT OSS systems

·           Drive IT OSS solutions surrounding SON (Self Optimized Networks), C-RAN, Carrier Aggregation, etc

·           Prepare IT OSS Tools developers for delivering Heterogeneous Networks

 

 

 

Company: Oxford (Verizon contractor) – Kansas City

Dates: Aug 2010 – July 2011

Title: Network Design Engineer - Contractor

·           Evaluate vendors in the Content Delivery Network realm for Verizon. This is now known as “The Cloud”

·           Lead a cross-functional team to gather requirements that would lead to my authoring the Request for Proposal and Request for Quote for the CDN.

·           Gather the complete suite of requirements for Open Mobile Alliance Firmware Over the Air Update system and a Device Management systems. Generate the specifications for these IT OSS systems with inputs from multiple organizations. As a team we had to lead the vendors into agreements for new messages over the different interfaces. Standards were not yet complete to do this.

·           Work with Device Marketing and translating their requests into technical requirements for the OMA compliant systems.

·           Writing RFIs/RFPs/SOWs

·           Evaluating competing technologies. Craft a Weighted scoring matrix.

·           This involved managing multimillion dollar projects from beginning to the end. As the chief architect I was responsible for on-time delivery, as well as under budget.

 

 

 

Company: Openet (AT&T contractor) – Reston, Va

Dates: Feb 2010 – Aug 2010

Title: Solutions Architect – Contractor

·           Responsible for collaboratively designing IT OSS/BSS solutions for carrier, utilizing an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), and integrating components together from various vendors.

·           VoIP design work, including QoS and real time billing (IT BSS systems). Integrating multiple vendors.

·           Design and implement a solution for an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) based QoS for service levels for Postpaid data services. As a team we had to lead the vendors into agreements for new messages over the different interfaces. Standards were not yet complete to do this. IMS HSS, SPR, PCRF and PCEF integration work.

·           Design and implement a solution for an IMS based usage control for Postpaid data service. The requirement was to do this in Real Time.

·           Design and implement an IMS based solution to allow for different bandwidth tiers for data subscribers.

·           Work with Device Marketing and translating their requests into technical requirements for the OMA compliant systems.

·           Writing RFIs/RFPs responses for IT systems

 

 

 

Company: Ericsson – KC, Kansas

Dates: March 2008 – Oct 2009

Title: Solutions Architect - Contractor

·           Responsible for designing solutions for carrier, utilizing an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), and integrating components together from various vendors. As a team we had to lead the vendors into agreements for new messages over the different interfaces. Standards were not yet complete to do this.

·           Designed and bid a solution for an IMS based Personal Spending Limits Control. Responding to RFIs/RFP. Writing the SOW.

·           Designed and bid a solution for an IMS based Prepaid.

·           Designed and proposed a single architecture between 1xRTT CDMA, VoIP, and 1xRTT data for the above.

·           Assisted in a design solution for implementing Sprint’s Femto-cells, and integrating with a CDMA macro network. This includes Hand Off between the Macro-Cells and Femto-Cells networks.

 

 

Company: Sprint PCS – KC, Kansas

Dates: Jan 2000 – March 2008

Title: Sr. Network Systems Engineer – Contractor, then employee

·           Collaboratively working with the OEM vendors to manager and evolve the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) infrastructure to better serve the carrier’s business needs

·           Architecting new solutions for VoIP, providing QoS and call treatment to VoIP calls. Integrating multiple vendors. As a team we often had to lead the vendors into agreements for new messages over the different interfaces. Standards were not yet complete to do this. This involved managing multimillion dollar projects from beginning to the end. As the chief architect I was responsible for on-time delivery, as well as under budget.

·           As the lead for the team, we had to define new services for Sprint Voice Command platform. (Automated Speech Recognition and Text to Speech projects.). This involved managing multimillion dollar projects from beginning to the end. As the chief architect I was responsible for on-time delivery, as well as under budget.

·           As the team lead architect, I was responsible for team to jointly design specifications for Voice Command products.

·           Voice Recognition, Text to Speech, and VoiceXML Browser projects.

·           Manage projects from concept to launch.

·           Technical Liaison between engineering and marketing and a Subject Matter Expert.

·           Responsibilities includes keeping projects within deadlines and budgets that were up to $45,000,000.

·           Author Technical Requirements documents

·           Author of Position Papers and White Papers.

·           Author of over 12 patent applications. 10 patents received to date.

 

 

Company: Cotelligent (AT&T) contractor - St. Louis, Missouri

Dates: Nov 1999 – Dec 1999

Title: Consultant assigned to AT&T, responsibilities include:

·               Install and configure HP Openview on an NT Server to monitor network

·               Assist in cabling documentation, and Installation documentation

·               Assist in troubleshooting LAN problems.

·               Educate and train other site employees and contractors.

 

 

Company: NetEffects INCORPORATED (Monsanto/Solutia contractor) – ST. Louis, Missouri

Dates: July 1999 –  Nov 1999

Title: Consultant, on assignment for Solutia Inc, responsibilities include:

·               Supervise the Corporation’s WAN network move from existing location to new location.

·               Document existing WAN network

·               Document new WAN Network

·               Evaluate vendor’s implementation plans.

·               Educate and train other Solutia employees

 

Company: AJILON INCORPORATED (Anheuser Busch contractor) - St. Louis, Missouri

Dates: June 1997 – May 1999

 

Title: Consultant, on assignment for Anheuser-Busch, responsibilities include:

 

·               Documenting current networks with great detail.

·               Actively evaluated and assessed Anheuser Busch’s many networks and subnetworks.

·               As the Lead Design Engineer, I had the responsibility for new and existing Networks, or replacing Networks. Determine equipment and configurations.

·               Worked with a team to design Access Lists, for security. Worked with the Unix Firewall Administer to develop  a cohesive Firewall Security policies between the Gauntlet Firewalls and the Cisco Routers Access Lists.

·               Designed Network Security from Internet Access by deploying Firewalls.

·               Worked with a team to designed access for remote Anheuser-Busch users by deploying Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), SSL, and Triple DES Encryption.

·               Worked with NT and Unix Server Administers to designed Network Security for securing Internal Servers from access by other Internal users. This included Access-lists on the routers, encrypted passwords, SSL, and Firewalls where necessary.

·               Detailing all configurations, layout, cabinet rack elevations, and all connections.

·               Engaging other departments, and their users, to come up with a description of customer needs.

·               Discussing and presenting technology choices.

·               Developing future design plans to support A-B into the next 3-5 years.

·               Designed and tested the IT Network aspect of Disaster Recovery planning.

·               Pushed for funds to build an Integrated System Test Environment (ISTE) Network design.

·               Educate and train other employees and contractors of AB.

 

Company: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY - St. Louis, Missouri

Dates: March 1989 - June 1997

Title: Sr. Data Communications Engineer, responsibilities included:

 

Managing all phases of network communications.  Tasks include:

 

·               Lead Design Engineer for the national and international voice/data network.

·               Team lead to design a SecureID Dial-up access network.

·               Part of the SAP R-3 committee to evaluate feasibility and infrastructure.

·               Analyzing IT Network costs and developing a high level plan to implement SAP R-3.

·               Team lead to design all LAN and WAN Networks. Working with NT and Unix System Administrators in the design and implementation of the LANs and WANs. Install and configure Routers, with Access Lists

·               Team lead to work with NT and Unix Server Administrators to set up Security policies.

·               Project lead to design and install Internet Firewall security with Unix Server Administrators.

·               Conceived and designed a VPN solution for remote employees to access the internal Network resources.

·               Participated in an RFI/RFP for selecting a Firewall OEM vendor.

·               Assisted in the Selection and installation of the Virus Scanner for the Firewall.

·               Wrote and tested the Sigma-Aldrich Disaster Recovery plans for the Data and Voice networks.

·               Upgrading Cisco’s Network Management system.

·               Documenting procedures and training end users on the system.

·               Technical lead in setting up the Network Control Center.

·               In charge of monitoring and managing the World Wide WAN Network. 

·               Train Co-Workers on procedures, and new equipment.

 

Company: U.S. POSTAL DATA CENTER - St. Louis, Missouri

Dates: April 1984 – March 1989

Title: Telecommunications Technician, responsibilities included:

·               Working in the Network Control Center on IBM serial lines to remote Postal facilities.

·               Maintaining network lines and Front End Processors.

·               Using Protocol analyzers, VTAM, and NCCF to isolate and fix communication problems.

·               Documenting procedures, and training new workers on the system.

 

Company: HEWLETT PACKARD – Lawndale, Ca

Dates: 1980 - 1982

Title: Field Service Engineer, responsibilities included:

 

·               Supporting HP 1000 mini computers and communications.

 

 

 

EDUCATION SUMMARY

 

Institute: Faith Bible CollegeLocation: Independence, Mo

Degree: Ph.D. in Scriptural PsychologyDates: May, 2004 to May, 2005

 

Institute: Florissant Valley Community CollegeLocation: St. Louis, Missouri

Degree: None:Dates: May 1984 to June 1986

Courses in: Computer Concepts, COBOL 1&2, Focus, C Programming

 

Institute: DeVry UniversityLocation: Chicago, Il

Degree: BSEE Dates: Nov 1972 to June 1975

Courses in: Math, Management, Physics and Electronics

 

 

 

Certificates of Successful Completion

 

CompTIA Security+

Mastering SIP for Wireless Networks – Award Solutions, Inc.; Richardson, TX
Exploring VoIP over Wireless – Award Solutions, Inc.; Richardson, TX
Ericcson’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Training – Gonzalo Camarillo, Instructor

How to Succeed as a First Time Manager

Critical Conversations - SkillPath

Facilitative Leadership - SkillPath

Transition to Supervision   - SkillPath

VoIP over 1xEV-DO Rev A - Award Solutions, Inc.; Richardson, TX

Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications - TRA

Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications - TRA

Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VoIP - TRA

Understanding CDMA - TRA

Understanding Voice over ATM - TRA

Understanding Advanced ATM - TRA

Understanding Voice over IP - TRA

Understanding QOS – TRA

Introduction to Cisco Routers - Global Knowledge

Cisco IBM SNA Class - Global Knowledge

Cisco Internetworking Design - Global Knowledge

Sun Solaris System Administration 4.x – SUN Training

Microsoft TCP/IP

Certified Webmaster Security 1D0-470:4 Protocols and Security (MindLeaders #ciws04)

Certified Webmaster Security 1D0-470:3 Protocols and Security (MindLeaders #ciws03)

Certified Webmaster Security 1D0-470:2 Attacks and Encryption (MindLeaders #ciws02)

Certified Webmaster Security 1D0-470:1 Security Fundamentals (MindLeaders #ciws01)

Hands On T-1 Training – American Institute

Practical Requirements for Writing Statements of Work - Sprint

Achieving Extraordinary Customer Relations For Telecom Companies - Sprint

 

 

Accomplishments

 

CompTIA Security+

12 patent applications submitted, awarded 10 patents in telecommunications.