Richard Botting
61 Billerica Ave
N. Billerica, MA 01862
Email: rickcb3@yahoo.com
Primary Phone: 978 663-3452

Cell Phone: 508 596-4147

Work Phone: 603-521-3512
Telecommunications Management/IT/Human Resources

OBJECTIVE: To gain employment and to expand my knowledge in my field in order to achieve greater satisfaction in my job performance while obtaining required objectives set.

EXPERIENCE

 

11/2013 - Present AT&T Mobility/ Sr. Specialist-Ran Engineer

Designs, plans and oversees installation, maintenance, and optimization, and/or performance of wireless radio access network communications systems, including radio propagation modeling and prediction, microwave path analysis, interference analysis, frequency coordination, cell site equipment layout, parameter definition and ancillary equipment.  Provide radio frequency, and or, radio access network design. Analyze RAN data to recommend optimal changes to RAN network to improve all key indexes and performance indicators. Develop process documentation on Mandatory Cell Site Replacements and RF Modifications to post on organizations share-point. Successfully attended and passed all 31 training classes required for 2014 towards bronze certification Ran Engineer.  

 

03/2011-11/2013 AT&T Mobility/Sr. Specialist-Technical Project Manager

 

Manage the Fiber to the Cell upgrade project for Affiliate, as well as Non-Affiliate builds. Chair meetings weekly with all stakeholders in Construction and Engineering process to meet critical dates and address issues. Compile VIP slides and give presentations to upper leadership weekly of forecasted and actual results. Build new cell sites and carriers in CSMI database, pull national reports, as well as escalate to upper management. Compile data and distribute Executive Level Reporting on Diversity Imbalance CTS Ticket Reports. Accountable for upgrading AT&T’s Mobility Network with the Fiber to the Cell backhaul initiative. Responsible and accountable for the detailed, high level and low level, design of the outside plant (underground and aerial fiber cable, conduit systems, and associated facilities) within the highly urbanized area of New Jersey and Delaware. Responsible for working with aerial photos, Google Earth, DEM maps, GPS Coordinates, topographical and other maps to determine where outside plant fiber infrastructure should be placed. Determine if infrastructure should be underground or aerial, as well as the best laid routing process. Design a proposed fiber placement in a GIS system using geographical layer overlays to direct field personnel on construction. Work with the GIS systems (EGIS, GEOLink, and NovaEON) for the development or modification of OSP drawings. Identify the location of splice points. Identify any underground obstructions (other utilities, rock, other telco cabling, water, electrical, etc.) and reflect on drawings with call-outs. Calculate the work units for the construction of said pathway. Identify and ensure materials are ordered to the appropriate lengths to reduce wastage. Perform Cost analysis, and submit complete engineering planning work packages, and records research. Enter data for fiber designs and attach design templates into a web based application named LROPP for distribution to field construction forces. Collect data from Diversity and Imbalance CTS, as well as Ran PIM Testing to create and distribute results in Executive Level Reports. Recipient of AT&T “2011 Key Contributor Award” for leading and driving operational simplification and cost saving initiatives. This recognition is given to only top few percent of above and beyond employees. AT&T also rated as “Far Exceeds” for 2011 annual review.

Work with the GIS systems (EGIS, GEOLink, and NovaEON) for the development or modification of OSP drawings. Identify the location of splice points. Identify any underground obstructions (other utilities, rock, other telco cabling, water, electrical, etc.) and reflect on drawings with call-outs. Calculate the work units for the construction of said pathway. Identify and ensure materials are ordered to the appropriate lengths to reduce wastage. Perform Cost analysis, and submit complete engineering planning work packages, and records research. Enter data for fiber designs and attach design templates into a web based application named LROPP for distribution to field construction forces. Recipient of AT&T “2011 Key Contributor Award” for leading and driving operational simplification, along with cost saving initiatives. This recognition is given to only top few percent of above and beyond employees. AT&T also rated as “Far Exceeds” for 2011 annual review.

 

04/2010-03/2011 Verizon Wireless/Consultant

 

Design and build 1550 switch to Cell Ethernet Backhaul 1 Gig circuits in Granite/Xng. 

Correct and maintain existing data in Granite/Xng. Design Optical paths and build transport equipment from Switch to Cell sites in Granite/Xng. Design and build 1550 Segment Circuits into Granite Xng for Ethernet LTE Project.

Design and build over 4800 T1 IPBH and EVDO circuits, as well as 10 Gig switch circuits for router service for voice and data for the Ethernet LTE Project in Granite/Xng. Process and track all T1 Segment Disconnects for Ethernet LTE Project in Verizon CSG.  Issue and track all Change Control Documents to Verizon for Adds, Changes and Updates for all circuits at Cell sites within the Ethernet LTE Project. Log into EMS for Alcatel 7750’s at Switch sites for configuration of Alcatel 7705 routers at all I-Pipe and E-Pipe Cell sites for verification and correction items.

Set standards for the Ethernet LTE Project builds in Granite/Xng OSS. Create E-node B for Ethernet service connectivity for backhaul over microwave. Build Ethernet Backhaul Transport, CDM T1’s for Data and Voice, as well as last mile segments, switch site router paths, and equipment for cell sites into Granite/XNG for LTE Project. This involves several flavors of EBH including Microwave Hub/Spoke configurations with ENODEB, Dark Fiber, as well as Leased Facilities. Create fabric switching designs utilizing Cisco products. Obtain data from Excel spreadsheets and verify data using EMS system logon for configuration of Network Equipment. Build templates for equipment in Granite/XNG. Verify T1 disconnects for Cell Conversions and process ASR’s through Verizon CSG for disconnects of T1 facilities. Issue Change Control requests for site adds, updates, and changes for existing new Cell Sites and Ethernet Circuits. Maintain circuit data and equipment builds in Granite/Xng for quality standards. Train Facilities Engineers as well as Cell Technicians on build out of EBH paths in Granite/XNG.

 

 

12/2007-1/2009 EMC Consulting Massachusetts/Consultant

 

Consult for OSS system integration for Time Warner and Cox Communications client across America. Validate and quantify data for market assessment. Conduct visual inventory at client sites to build equipment into new OSS system, Granite Xng. Build in circuit paths on provisioned equipment from data sources (Lucent, Nortel, Cisco, Fujitsu, and Tellabs). Verify data by logging into EMS systems for all telephony equipment such as Cisco Routers, Juniper Routers, and Fujitsu Multiplexors. Interface with various client departments to gather data needed for complete standardized build across footprint. Create training documentation to provide for Engineers and used this to perform training classes. Provide customer support in use of new OSS system. Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

5/2004-12/2007 One Communications Waltham/MA Circuit Design Engineer

Design circuits using a web-based system know as Granite. Design DS1 to DS3 level circuits as well as optical levels of OC3 to OC48 through ATM and TDM Networks using Sonet Rings. Area of coverage was all of New England and New York. Direct inventory used for turn up of circuits to customers. Place equipment and monitor capacity for future growth. Issue Design Layout Records in order to provide service for data and voice packages for our customer base. Help with troubleshooting down circuits with NOC and follow up with direct customer testing of troubled circuits. Convert DLR’s to HTML for field operations. Assign local T1 CFA for either HDSL, ADSL. Re-arrange on rolls, circuits for identified capacity relief in area co-locations. Build Voice and Data feeders assigned to Lucent Anymedia equipment for integrated products. Provision circuits through an OSS system Otis.

9/2001 – 5/2004 DOT/TSA U.S. Government Lead Security Screener

Federal employee responsible for providing security services at Manchester Airport. Provide physical and property searches using x-ray, magnetometer, and hand techniques. Act as lead support person handling complaints from staff and airport passengers and resolving them in a timely manner. Assist new employees on staff with on job training and help develop team-building techniques. Ensure all under my lead follows FAA/TSA security guidelines. Perform testing and calibration of magnetometer, x-ray and explosive trace device to ensure proper operation. Conduct detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. Read and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Communicate with a variety of individuals using tact and diplomacy.

12/2000 - 9/2001 SQA Providence RI / Lucent Technologies Operations Manager (Contract)

Develop processes, and document them for supporting a new telecommunication switch named "Softswitch". Maintain and administer a new database for tracking and creating ECO and ECR solutions for software and hardwire problems. Order and inventory all hardware needed for customer staging on premises. Troubleshoot EDGE Server issues. Interview and identify qualified new hires for the Operations Department. Write new technical documentation as called for all new installation procedures. Work closely with the Quality Department to identify all defects from manufacturing and to correct them before deliverance to customers. Main point of contact for field support worldwide to install, and upgrade switch software. Screen resume and conduct initial phone interviews of job applicants and made recommendations to hiring managers on individual applicants’ continuation in hiring process. Source major on-line job boards for potential candidates and initiated first contact to present employment opportunities to job seekers. Evaluated results of applicant background checks and drug screens within company guidelines and ensured consistent application of adjudication practices. Conduct internal audits of staffing procedure to ensure compliance with ethical and legal regulations. Manage applicant flow through PeopleClick applicant management system. Develop training documentation centering on applicant tracking system, background check processes, and procedures for placement of surplus employees. Develop job descriptions, desired qualifications, and automated pre-screen questions and applicant correspondence in preparation for rollout of new online job site and applicant tracking system. Manage online job postings on major job boards as well as various college career sites.

8/2000 - 12/2000 Telcordia Technologies Piscataway NJ Quality Assurance Software
Tester for TIRKS (Contract)

Performed acceptance testing, release specific testing and regression testing. Created and implemented test cases based on system and GUI requirements. Maintained statistics and followed-up with development to insure proper fixes are implemented. Work in dynamic team environment applying Telcordia Quality Method of Operation (QMO) to insure release date commitment with quality results. Telcordia is registered as ISO 9001 compliant and has achieved a Level 5 rating on the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) standards. Unix Scripting for automation of data loading process for TIRKS, an inventory database. Enhance existing UNIX scripts to achieve better performance and throughput. Daily maintenance of an inventory database that involves monitoring the daily run of scripts, as well as troubleshooting in event of errors in entire process. Temporary Contract Position.

10/1999 - 8/2000 USWEST Tempe/AZ Design Engineer

Designed projects for Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) broadband expansion services and as team leader of design and assembly, to ensure all projects are within capital budget while maintaining the highest quality product. Achieved 300,000 home sites passed for service in USWESTS VDSL high-speed Internet and video services. Secured within 2% of budget for the year while maintaining goals set. Redesigned the process for the Final Design and Assembly department and succeeded in bypassing last year’s results. Maintain and provide facilities for residence and business customers. Design T1, T3, SLC-96, SLC-series-5, ISC-303, and SONET ring hierarchies in TIRKS database. Provide facility relief and growth to my turf areas via placement of fiber cables, and installation of various DLC units and multiplexers. Efficient in FACS, COSMOS, LEIS, OPERA, TIRKS, ECRIS, WINDOWS-95, LOTUS 123, MICROSOFT WORKS and NOTES.

1/1997 - 10/1999 Bell Atlantic Boston/Ma Staff Manager

Project Manager in the Data Management Group, I tracked and corrected, defective pairs in my particular region of Maryland, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Virginia. I met monthly with each support group from the respective states and supplied them with results and direction in how to decrease the creation of defectives while designing new preventive procedures for them to follow. Succeed in building a database for a preventive defective pair process for the state of Maryland. This was successful in recovering three million dollars in revenue for Bell Atlantic. This database was handed over to the Maryland FMC and it is currently being used. Project Manager responsible in the implementation of Requestnet, a tracking and provisioning system for all Hicap services throughout all of Bell Atlantic North region. Develop new Hicap provisioning processes for entire Bell Atlantic North region. Designed and implemented training courses for Hicap provisioning for Bell Atlantic North employees. Implement REQUESTNET system on time for the entire Bell Atlantic North Region. Develop a training process and redesign the flow through process re-engineering for provisioning Hicap in the Greater Manhattan. Project Management skills used to deliver order flow through procedures throughout footprint. Project Management skills used.

1/1992 - 1/1997 Nynex Framingham/Ma OSP Engineer

Maintained and provided facilities for residence and business customers. Design T1, T3, SLC-96, SLC-series-5, ISC-303, and SONET ring hierarchies in TIRKS database. Provide facility relief to my turf areas via placement of copper and fiber cables, and installation of various DLC units and multiplexers. Efficient in FACS, COSMOS, LEIS, OPERA, TIRKS, ECRIS, WINDOWS-95, LOTUS 123, MICROSOFT WORKS and NOTES. Develop into a capable engineer who handled heavy high-level business traffic. My turf areas were Mansfield MA, North Attleboro MA, Plainville MA, and Medfield MA. While my time in this position I achieved all of the objectives set for me and had high level results in all customer service levels. Local Windows Desktop Administrator providing setup and support with LAN and TCP/IP Network. Updated and loaded Device Drivers as needed as well as update new applications. Worked with setting VPN Configurations for remote access.

1/1990 - 1/1992 Nynex Framingham/Ma Splice Technician

Installed and maintained all outside facilities. Perform all SLC and multiplexer maintenance for all remote terminals in southeastern Massachusetts. Train technicians in Central District on troubleshooting procedures on all T1 and T3 carriers utilizing the T-BERD test set. Volunteered for long-term setups as Splice Repair Foreman and supervised 25 Splice Technicians. Installed and maintained all interoffice carriers and business circuits. T1 and T2 and T3 level testing involving multiplexers and all remote terminals. Installed and maintained all interoffice carriers and business circuits. Tested and built D4 carriers, repeatered spans, and special circuits. I had set a training class for technicians on how to use the T_BERD test set for testing all high level circuits (T1 and T3). Skilled in Multiplexer 1840, SLC series 5, SLC 96, Hi Gain wireless repeaters, ISC 303, Fox Multiplexers, Spartan Alarm systems and D4 Carrier systems providing ISDN circuits.

1/1984 - 1/1990 Nynex Waltham/Ma Toll Test Technician

Installed and maintained all interoffice carriers and business circuits. Tested and built D4 carriers, repeatered spans, and special circuits. I had set a training class for technicians on how to use the T_BERD test set for testing all high level circuits (T1 through OC48). Skilled in Multiplexer 1840, SLC series 5, SLC 96, Hi Gain wireless repeaters, ISC 303, Fox Multiplexers, Spartan Alarm systems and D4 Carrier systems providing ISDN circuits.

9/1984- 9/1986 Campus Police Officer Wheaton College Norton/Ma

Communications, Campus safety, Patrol, Report Writing, Incident Investigations, Student Transportation, Campus Event Security.

EDUCATION
6/1999 New England School of Law US-Massachusetts-New Bedford

5/1993 Framingham State College US-Massachusetts-Framingham Bachelor's Degree Psychology- Graduated Magna Cum Laude

5/1990 Dean College US-Massachusetts-Franklin Associate Degree Communications- Graduated High Honors- Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society

AFFILIATIONS 4/1983 - 5/1985 Mansfield Auxiliary Police Auxiliary Officer
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Language Proficiencies Spanish

 

 

 

 

SKILLS

 

Skill Name	Skill Level	Last Used/Experience
Circuit Provisioning	Expert	Currently used / 5 years
Windows XA/2000/NT/97/95	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 4 years
Granite/Xpercom/Xng	Intermediate	Currently used / 6 years
Hi-cap Provision and Maint.	Expert	2 years ago / 10 years
Homeland Security Screening	Expert	2 years ago / 3 years
IDGS	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 5 years
LFACS	Expert	+4 years ago / 10 years
Routing/Traffic	Expert	1 years ago / 8 years
Microsoft Access	Intermediate	3 years ago / 4 years
Microsoft Explorer	Expert	Currently used / 20 years
Microsoft Office	Expert	Currently used / 20 years
Microsoft Word	Expert	Currently used / 20 years
OSP Design (FTTP)	Expert	Currently used / 15 years
Microsoft Excel	Expert	Currently used / 20 years
Desktop Support and Admin.	Expert	+4 years ago / 4 years
Project Management	Intermediate	2 years ago / 5 years
RequestNet	Expert	+4 years ago / 3 years
Right Of Way	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 5 years
TCP/IP	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 8 years
UNIX	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 2 years
Service Order Negotiations	Expert	+4 years ago / 15 years
SLC Maint. Equipment Handler	Expert	+4 years ago / 7 years
T-Berd T1 Testing	Expert	3 years ago / 15 years
TIRKS	Expert	+4 years ago / 15 years
SONET/SDH	Expert	+4 years ago / 4 years
Cisco Switch	Intermediate	2 years ago / 8 years
NOC	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 4 years
Alcatel Routers	Expert	1 years ago / 4 years
Unix Based Servers	Expert	+4 years ago / 4 years
Network LAN/WAN	Intermediate	Currently / 8 years
Six Sigma Certified Yellow Belt Certified	Expert	Currently / 1 year
SDLC	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 2 years
HR Management/HRIS	Expert	+4 years ago / 12 years
Juniper Routers	Expert	+4 years ago / 7 years
FTTC/FTTP/FTTN/ETTC	Expert	Currently / 10 years
Lucent 7705/7750	Expert	Currently / 3 years
Lucent 1680 MSPP	Expert	1 year ago / 2 years
Process Re-Engineering/Quality	Expert	13 years ago / 3 years
Quality ISO9001	Intermediate	+4 years ago / 4 years
E-Learning Training	Expert	1 year ago / 4 years
Technical Writer	Expert	1 year ago / 4 years
GIS System/EGIS/NOVA/GeoLINK	Intermediate	Currently / 2 years
Training Presentation and Documentation	Expert	1 year ago / 8 years
Labor Relations Mediation	Expert	+4 years ago/ 4 years
TBS/ Metasolv OSS	Expert	+4 years ago/ 4 years
Human Resources	Expert	+4 years ago/ 4 years
CEV/HVAC Environmental	Expert	+4 years ago/ 8 years