David Shelton

9918 N. 119^th East Ave., Owasso, OK  74055 Home: 918-609-8656 Cell: 918-891-7630  email: dshel1134@comcast.net

 

Summary

 

Engineering/Operations Manager with 15+ years experience. Extensive background in Long Haul, DWDM, SONET and IP/Data Technologies.

 

Skills

 

•	Computer literate	•	Commercial site supervision
•	Consistent work history	•	Project management skills
•	Customer relationship building	•	Solid communication skills
•	Equipment problem resolution	•	Strong interpersonal skills
•	Employee productivity reports	•	Fiber optics experience

 

 

Accomplishments

 

Supervision

 

•      Managed 4,200 mile fiber optic network, with 103 building sites on it, to operate two 1.6Tb DWDM Systems.

 

•      Managed the Long Haul network with 5 full-time employees and contracted labor as needed.

Problem Resolution

•      Responsible for support and development of Long Haul network disaster recovery plan.

•      Engineered and implemented a National OC-12/48 network from New York City to Los Angeles, utilizing various carriers of Type II services

Recognition

•  Selected to 2006 Summit of Leaders, for recognition as a top performer within the Company.

 

 

Experience

 

Senior Manager, Long Haul Operations

March 2008 to September 2012

tw telecom – Portland, OR

 

Provide management oversight of all OSP and ISP activities involved in Operations and Maintenance of the West Division Long Haul network, consisting of DWDM and SONET transport systems. Monitor and report on capacity of LH transport systems; Process MOPs for work required on systems; Write and submit Purchase Requisitions to acquire materials for projects; Track POs, control budget and report to Management; Supervise Contractors during equipment installations, or other work performed; Work with IRU Customers on technical and contractual matters.

 

Engineering Manager, West Regional Network

January 2003 to April 2008

Time Warner Telecom – Portland, OR

 

Provide management oversight of all Engineering OSP and ISP activities involved in system management of the West Division Long Haul network, consisting of DWDM and SONET transport systems.  Monitor and report on capacity of LH transport systems; Engineer capacity augments as required; Write and process MOPs for work required on systems; Formulate project budgets; Write and submit Purchase Requisitions to acquire materials for projects; Track POs, control budget and report to Management; Work with Sales/Marketing on Customer RFP/RFQ documents; Write Equipment Installation Specs as needed; Supervise Contractors during equipment installations, or other work performed; Optimize network capacity to meet future requirements; Work with City COEs and NAMs to provide costs and information for CSRs; Provide technical expertise to LH technicians and City personnel; Work with IRU Customers on technical and contractual matters.

 

 

Senior Central Office Engineer

September 2001 to January 2003

Time Warner Telecom – Portland, OR

 

Provide all engineering activities involved in system management of the West Regional network, consisting of DWDM and SONET transport systems, DCS technologies, timing, alarms andfiber interconnections.  Monitor and report on capacity of transport systems; Engineer capacity augments as required; Write and process MOPs for work required on systems; Formulate project budgets; Write and submit Purchase Requisitions to acquire materials for projects; Track POs, control budget and report to Management; Work with Sales/Marketing on Customer RFP/RFQ documents; Write Equipment Installation Specs as needed; Supervise Contractors during equipment installations, or other work performed; Optimize network capacity to meet future requirements; Work with City COEs and NAMs to provide costs and information for CSRs; Provide technical expertise to LH technicians and City personnel; Work with IRU Customers on technical and contractual matters.

 

Senior Transport Engineer

September 1996 to April 2001

GST Telecom – Vancouver, WA

 

Provide all engineering activities involved in system management of five cities located in GST’s California network, consisting of DWDM and SONET transport systems and DCS technologies.  The cities were: San Francisco, Oakland, Modesto, Fresno, and Bakersfield.  Monitor and report on capacity of transport systems; Engineer capacity augments as required; Write and process MOPs for work required on systems; Formulate project budgets; Write and submit Purchase Requisitions to acquire materials for projects; Track POs, control budget and report to Management; Work with Sales/Marketing on Customer RFP/RFQ documents; Write Equipment Installation Specs as needed; Supervise Contractors during equipment installations, or other work performed; Optimize network capacity to meet future requirements; Work with City COEs and NAMs to provide costs and information for CSRs; Provide technical expertise to LH technicians and City personnel; Work with IRU Customers on technical and contractual matters.