Thomas Brancati
Hamden, CT
Phone: 203-496-4272 (M)
email: tsb10530@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM PROFILE:
Most recent experience evaluating fiber to the building capability of business/commercial sites involving on-site visits throughout CT
area. Recent experience with 4G LTE mobile and WI-MAX Internet Access Networks utilizing MW backhaul/transport and interconnect
(Ethernet-based) to include radio antenna-alignment verification/pathing (via war-room bridge/coordination of construction/pathing
crews), antenna/radio/generator installation support for network deployment. MW backhaul/transport and interconnect (SONET-based)
for 3G mobile networks; RF network design/link-budget analysis. Previous experience in telecom network solutions development for
pre-sales engineering, strategic infrastructure planning/design and architecture, implementation management, traffic-engineering,
pre/post sales engineering support, performance analysis, cost/benefit economic modeling, and business-case proposal development.
Overall (25) years telecom experience involving central office wireless/wire-line network planning/design and engineering; large-scale
network integration, and end-to-end solutions development for legacy (5ESS/DMS100 Host/Remote) migration to convergent broadband
networks (IP/ATM); multi-billion-dollar international network rollouts involving design, planning, integration of PLMN mobile-wireless
radio (GSM) network infrastructure wireless deployment, copper/fiber OSP, host/remote switching and transmission for PSTN wire-line,
fixed-wireless radio (SRS/WLL), SoW and contract evaluation (Middle East). RFI/RFP technical/business proposals, pre-sales account
development for global operators/enterprise clients implementing MAN/WAN transport and CAN local access; creative development of
visual slide presentations to illustrate telecom concepts, equipment configurations and technology solutions for demographic studies,
market analysis, optical network designs, traffic forecasting/modeling and dimensioning, topology/route planning for convergent
(circuit-to-packet) network designs; Ability to work with cross-functional teams and on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Keynote speaker at international trade shows; (6) years international experience (Lucent/Bell Labs). Technical SOP Writing to include
scope/process/standards/regulatory information for proposal and documentation development to include use of MS Office Access, MS
Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Visio, MS Streets&Trips, plus DeLorme X-Map and MapInfo Basic.
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE:
Progressive Communication Services: Fiber Optic Cable Evaluation – Connecticut
AT&T Fiber To The Business (02/13/ - 05/13) – Building Ethernet Evaluation
w Primarily responsible for gaining access to commercial building/business sites to evaluate existing/new fiber placement:
w Survey & Evaluate building demarcation points for primary/secondary MPOE locations
w Survey & Evaluate building floors for presence of inter-floor riser-cable and telco rooms for AC/DC Power
w Survey & Evaluate building telco rooms/closets for quantity, size and locations of entrance conduit
w Survey & Evaluate building existing fiber locations, owners, and types of fiber equipment
w Survey & Evaluate building equipment rooms for indoor/outdoor equipment mounts (wall/rack/panel) and fiber terminals
w AT&T “Ask Yourself” Training - Certificate of Completion 11/13 – Score 100%
Glow Networks: Project Coordination – MW Backhaul – New York (Ethernet MW Backhaul)
Ericsson 4G Network Deployment (02/12/ - 04/12) – Ethernet-based Backhaul
w Primarily responsible for coordinating deployment of Microwave Ethernet backhaul network involving the following:
w Prioritize/track/finalize status of LoS Surveys by cluster utilizing LoS forms, photos, and drawings.
w Prioritize/track/finalize status of Site Surveys by cluster working with contractor to:
o Confirm completion of structural work required to prepare site for installation of MW equipment
w Daily update of Activity Trackers and Timelines
w Coordinated allocation of frequency bands and channels for staging of MW radio/antenna equipment per market area
o Confirm completion of LoS drawings showing locations on rooftop for MW radio/antenna equipment
Talascend/Bechtel: Field Coordination - LTE Cellular Network – New Jersey (LTE & Ethernet MW Backhaul)
AT&T 4G Network Deployment (07/11 – 09/11) – Ethernet-based LTE Network
w Primarily responsible for evaluating sites prior to client handoff after completion of construction. Duties involved as follows:
w Compiled, verified, and correlated technical data related to equipment installation for assigned cell sites.
w Managed database to monitor execution progress and report status of assigned sites.
w Visited and redlined sites to verify equipment placement and quality of installation.
w Coordinated assigned work with other technical personnel as needed to support team workload.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
Talascend/Bechtel: MW Backhaul Transport /War-room – Connecticut (Wi-Max & Ethernet MW Backhaul)
Clearwire Wireless Internet Access System Deployment (04/10 – 12-10) – 4G Ethernet-based MW Backhaul Wi-Max Network
w Primarily responsible for deployment of Ethernet-based 4G Wi-Max MW backhaul Pt-Pt network to include war-room coordination
of pathing/antenna alignment crews, cell-site equipment provision, cell-site construction/generator installation, and implementation
of fiber transport for non-MW sites. Provide RF Optimization and technical support for engineering functions as follows:
w Provide technical support for “antenna alignment/pathing” of Pt-Pt links coordinating with MW Engineering/Transport.
w Troubleshoot cabling, antenna alignment, network design/configuration, radio/modem issues for site-equipment/installation.
w Analyze/evaluate DRAGONWAVE diagnostics (MERLIN) for Signal Levels, Blk Errs, Tx Power, IF cable loss, and frequency.
w Maintain current/forecasted status within project database utilized to monitor execution site progress and provide reports
w Evaluate Site Close-Out Packages (COPs) for RF design/path diagnostic criteria to insure links conform to client specifications.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
Tom Brancati Hamden, CT
Phones: 203-496-4272 (M)
email: tsb10530@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
Torres AES / eGlobalTech / DHS: Telecom – Virginia/Connecticut (Remote – 3 months / Emergency Wireless)
Technical Approach Proposal - Systems Engineering/Technical Assistance (08/09 to 10/09) – Emergency Wireless Networks
w Write & develop formal SOP proposal outlining technical approach for HF Radio, VHF Radio, Cellular, Wireless, and Satellite
communications in DHS disaster/recovery situations. The proposal involved evaluation of the following issues:
w DHS current wireless technologies and capabilities/limitations as well as modernization requirements
w Functional/operational requirements of new wireless technologies plus their capability/limitations relevant to DHS
w Packet-based emergency wireless services relevant to DHS
w Interface/interoperability issues for emergency wireless solutions
w Impacts of DHS new emergency wireless technologies on existing wireless and landline networks
w Develop wireless technology and operational recommendations for DHS
TEKSystems: Telecom – Virginia / Minnesota / Washington / Conn (Remote Position – Cell Sites w/MW Backhaul & SONET)
TTM / Wi-Fi Transport/Interconnect Engineer (01/07 to 12/08) - Microwave Backhaul Network
w Design/planning/engineering/deployment of DS1/DS3/OC3/OC12/Ethernet for digital MW backhaul transport and interconnect via
SONET. Includes developing equipment layouts, circuit interconnect diagrams, and technical descriptions/documentation. Utilizing
PATHLOSS, MS Office/VISIO graphic software plus on-site selection/evaluation of POP/Fiber Hub/MW Hub/End Sites.
w Wi-Fi network design/engineering of Ericsson ML-TN 6P/20P & ML-HC plus Ceragon 1500P FibeAir for 11GHz, 18 GHz, and 23
GHz microwave radios to include engineering interface with NIU/DSX/CAC Mux/DACS network interconnect technologies.
w Developed and refined the EDP (Engineering Design Plan) process implementing the design of transport and interconnect
equipment at each cell site having client MW backhaul equipment. The EDP process served as trigger to equipment installation.
w Developed Area Network Plan/Site-Serving Methodology implementing first-cost economic modeling for optimal deployment of
Fiber/MW technologies and network infrastructure on behalf of mobile network backhaul service providers.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
Cingular / Bechtel Corp: Telecom – Pennsylvania/New York (GSM/GPRS/UMTS Equipment Engineering)
GSM RF & MW Design and Engineering (11/05 to 08/06) Note: Non-Telecom Related Jobs from 2003 to 2005
w Design/engineer/provision RF upgrade/expansions of GSM 850/1900 2.5G (GPRS/EDGE) overlays & UMTS for operator network;
development of CAD antenna/cable layouts, HW component diagrams (ASK/MCPA/WBC/MHA/DVTD/DVPA), technical
descriptions, documentation utilizing MS Access. Nokia/Lucent radio & Katherine/Allgon antenna equipment.
w Responsible for implementation management and MW transmission design/engineering of 110 MW LoS/Pt-Pt links (utilizing
PATHLOSS planning/optimization tool) for backhauling cellular traffic for mobile service providers in northeastern US markets.
w Utilizing PATHLOSS tool, responsible for preparation of link budgets (99.999 Availability) utilizing 11 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz
radio/antenna equipment to develop equipment designs for licensing. Ceragon/NEC/Andrew/RFS radio/antenna equipment.
w Development of Excel database profiling link specifications for radio/antenna equipment configurations, frequency, azimuth,
ACL, GPS. Managed survey teams to verify LoS, ACL, GPS, Towers, and cell site selection for FEPs (Fiber Exchange Point).
Fiber-tower / Bechtel Corp: Telecom – Pennsylvania/New York (GSM/GPRS/UMTS w/MW Backhaul & SONET)
GSM RF & MW Design and Engineering (11/05 to 08/06) Note: Non-Telecom Related Jobs from 2003 to 2005
w Design/engineer/provision RF upgrade/expansions of GSM 850/1900 2.5G (GPRS/EDGE) overlays & UMTS for operator network;
involves development of CAD antenna/cable layouts, HW component diagrams (ASK/MCPA/WBC/MHA/DVTD/DVPA),
technical descriptions, documentation utilizing MS Office/MS Access. Nokia/Lucent radio & Katherine/Allgon antenna equipment.
w Responsible for implementation management and MW transmission design/engineering of 110 MW LoS/Pt-Pt links (utilizing
PATHLOSS planning/optimization tool) for backhauling cellular traffic for mobile service providers in northeastern US markets.
w Utilizing PATHLOSS tool, responsible for preparation of link budgets (99.999 Availability) utilizing 11 GHz, 18 GHz, 23 GHz
radio/antenna equipment to develop equipment designs for licensing. Ceragon/NEC/Andrew/RFS radio/antenna equipment.
w Development of Excel database profiling link specifications for radio/antenna equipment configurations, frequency, azimuth,
ACL, GPS. Managed survey teams to verify LoS, ACL, GPS, Towers, and cell site selection for FEPs (Fiber Exchange Point).
Mountain Ltd: Telecom – Virginia (GSM Software)
GSM Network Interoperability Testing (03/03 to 05/03) Note: Non-Telecom Related Jobs from 2002 to 2003
w Responsible for GSM integration involving implementation of test-case scenarios for interoperability testing between MSC-BSC
across A-interface. Test cases include O&M, MM, Call Processing, SMS, and Supplementary Services.
Lucent Technologies: Bell Labs Advanced Technologies – New Jersey
Network Solutions/Design & Sales Engineering – International (10/98 – 9/01)
w Engaged incumbent/emerging carriers (ILEC/CLEC/DLEC/IXC) via on-site visits throughout CALA (Caribbean/Latin America)
and EMEA (Europe/Middle East/Africa) regions developing network solutions via wireline/wireless (fixed/mobile) technologies.
w Responsible for leading project teams in development of MAN/WAN network design solutions (SONET/SDH/DWDM dimensioning) for
convergent voice/data (packet) and multi-service networks across local access, metro/junction, and core/backbone network segments.
w Development of Data Switching Center design/sizing solutions involving WIAS (Wireless Internet Access Systems) integrating
FR/ATM/IP packet technologies and fixed wireless access systems.
Tom Brancati Hamden, CT
Phones: 203-496-4272 (M)
email: tsb10530@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
Lucent Technologies: Bell Labs Advanced Technologies – New Jersey (cont’d)
Network Solutions/Design & Sales Engineering – International (10/98 – 9/01) (cont’d)
w Responsible for high-level design/development of circuit to packet convergent network solutions involving fixed/mobile wireless
and wire-line access utilizing SRS/WLL, GSM, CATV, LMDS, DSL, PGS, GbE, and FTTH local access technologies. CDMA-3G
solutions involving Core network design utilizing GMSC/MSC/IWF/PCF for packet/circuit switch voice/data traffic x-functionality.
w Responsible for development/presentation of executive-level economic/technical proposals for international service providers
utilizing business case economic modeling/incremental cost and sensitivity analysis to optimize network solution alternatives.
w Responsible for technical liaison between Bell Labs core-technology groups and client service providers regarding impact of latest
disruptive technologies, architecture/design tools, packet technologies, state-of-art products, and legacy network migration issues.
w Represented Lucent Network Solutions/Design and Sales/Marketing Teams at Venezuela TechDay/Colombia Expocomm Andino
20001 as keynote speaker (http://www.expocommandino.com) for Network Vision/Plenary Session Seminars.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
Lucent Technologies & AT&T International (Network Systems): EMEA (Europe-Middle-East-Africa) Regions
Strategic Planning Manager - Network Planning & Design (3/97 – 9/98) – Wireline/Fixed Wireless
w Led/managed on-site project team in development of wire-line/wireless local-access planning/integration in Middle East under $6billion/2-million
wireline TEP6/GSM turnkey project SoW (Scope of Work).
w Led Site Serving Method (SSM) planning in development of economic models for deployment of wire-line host/remote switching,
copper LNOP, fiber-optic pair gain systems, and fixed wireless (SRS/WLL) network infrastructures.
w Responsible for evaluation/analysis of existing primary/secondary OSP facilities on individual wire center basis for removal of old
equipment and recommendation of relief projects.
w Optimized SSM architecture deployment via incremental cost/benefit analysis to include integration of customer local access,
metro/junction, and long-haul/backbone network infrastructure with legacy local exchange requirements.
w Led/managed project planning/integration between TEP6 wireline infrastructure and integration/rollout of GSM mobile
wireless network. One-million GSM lines deployed nationwide.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
Lucent Technologies & AT&T International (Network Systems): EMEA (Europe-Middle-East-Africa) (GSM & MW Backhaul)
Implementation Management – Coordination/Integration/Rollout - Planning & Design (9/95 – 3/97) – GSM Mobile Wireless
w Led/managed turnkey project planning/engineering and integration/rollout of GSM mobile wireless network infrastructure
deployment one-million GSM lines nationwide via implementation of Final Detailed Engineering Design (FDED).
w Coordinated staff of 15-20 technical engineering personnel in implementation of Final Detailed Engineering Design Document
(FDED) for GSM mobile infrastructure. Immediate responsibilities/deliverables were as follows:
w Prepare/Publish GSM Final Detailed Engineering Design (FDED) Document to include:
w Network Design Assumptions and Key Dependencies/Impacts to Wireline Network
w Originating/Terminating Traffic Volumes and Distribution Nationwide
w Traffic/Trunking Impacts of Each BSS Design Element on MW Backhaul and Local/National MSC
w Implementation Schedule for Each BSS Design Element being Deployed
w Further developed and refined the FDED Design Process as blueprint for infrastructure design of each GSM network element.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
MCI-METRO - Virginia
Senior Network Planner - Network Planning & Design (9/94 - 9/95)
w Directed Metropolitan Area Network design team in design/planning loop access architectures utilizing NORTEL’s NTI DMS100/Remote
Fiber Terminal technology for IXC entry into local access service markets.
w Lead evaluation process for vendor specific (DMS-100/SSC-EWSD) host/remote switching, access, and transport technology
(Nortel/FUJITSU SONET) to determine respective integrated network capability in terms of types of services provided,
configuration trade-off, GoS, QoS/transport bandwidth requirements, OAM&P capability, CPE interfaces, and cost/benefit impacts.
w Developed analysis for local-loop network access components in “unbundling” configurations with current generation local Telco
networks for US Department of Justice (DoJ) per regulatory approval for IXC entry into the local markets.
w Developed MAN Traffic Capacity Studies for access networks based on mapping local voice and data/Internet demand forecasts to
capacity utilization for access, transport (SONET), and switch components utilizing NGDLC (TR-303) technology.
w Developed formal OSS requirements outlining integrated network management methodology for bandwidth capacity utilization.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
Tom Brancati Hamden, CT
Phones: 203-496-4272 (M)
email: tsb10530@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
AT&T - Connecticut
Strategic Network Planning & Network Engineering (1987 – 1994)
w Developed network modernization plans/strategy with financial analysis for wire center digital modernization and growth involving
LNOP (Local Network Outside Plant) copper/pair gain (SLC) loop access and interoffice transport infrastructure.
w Evaluated and engineered multi-vendor (5ESS, DMS-100, SSC-EWSD) digital switch, inter-office transport facility, and loop
access architectures in conjunction with inter-working related operational equipment.
w Employed switch traffic-engineering, growth forecasting, timing/sizing (GANT Charts), digital switch engineering (DOPs) in
performance of economic/budgetary modeling based on incremental cost/benefit analysis to justify capital expenditure decisions.
w Developed Major Project/Capital Budget Programs with formal presentations to VP level management. Authorized $15M -$20M
annual expenditures for discretionary network modernization programs.
w Developed budget plans, monitored performance, and played major role in budget preparation for wire-center operations.
w Provided interface and liaison with multiple internal departments as well as vendor sales to evaluate evolving technologies.
w Provided /Support and Cut-over Coordination for Analog/Digital Switch Conversions via Hotslide/Warmslide and MDF (Main
Distribution Frame) Retermination
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
AT&T - Connecticut
Strategic Network Planning & Network Engineering (1987 – 1994)
w Developed and implemented Special Projects related to wire-center planning having the following positive impacts:
w Isolated critical wire centers and evaluated impact of I-SLC provision on analog capacity exhaust. Directly responsible for
saving $2M in digital switch COE over a 3-year period.
w Developed first Connecticut application for optical (5ESS ORM) remote switches utilizing SONET IOF fiber ring with
enhanced network survivability. Saved $1M in 1992 digital COE.
w Developed MDF Retermination Proposal to facilitate switch modernization. Evaluated alternate frame retermination proposals
in terms of cost, space allocation, administrative support, and maintenance requirements. Directly responsible for saving
$750K in 1994 capital and expense.
w Implemented E911 route-diversity for dead-ended remote offices by providing temporary inter-office facility routes via
exchange cable inter-connect. Responsible for saving $600K in 1993.
w Researched and developed Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier (NGDLC) Proposal utilizing NTI S/DMS AccessNode
technology as viable alternative to CO digital switch-modernization. Economic analysis showed significant cost/line reductions.
w Implemented umbilical-route diversity host/remote digital switch configurations for adoption of new telco standards statewide.
w Developed digital switch/AIN Multi-Location Business Group (MBG) Centrex proposal reducing capital/expense and increase
revenues via intra-state toll consolidation.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
AT&T - Connecticut
Technical Support - Technical Assistance Center (1986-1987)
w Provide Maintenance/Support and Cut-over Coordination on Analog/Digital Switch Conversions
w Trouble-shoot digital circuit switch hardware/software problems
w 5ESS
w DMS-100
w Siemens-EWSD
w Provided technical support for operational #2 STP (CCS/SS7) digital switches to include:
w Trouble-shoot hardware/software problems
w Conduct SS7 (SSP – STP – SCP) Acceptance Testing
ITT - ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER (ATC) - Connecticut
Senior Member Technical Staff - System 1240 Software Development (1981 - 1986)
Software engineering and development of object-oriented fault-tolerant maintenance software on System-1240, ITT’s (Alcatel) fully
distributed, micro-processor based (Intel 8086) Class-5 digital telephone switch to include module testing, local integration, and full
system integration testing in a laboratory environment utilizing System-1240 prototype hardware and Intel 8086 Emulation
hardware/software.
w Project Team Leader responsible for full-scale System Test/Integration of Control Element (CE) Maintenance on System-1240 to
include System Start-Up and CE Recovery.
w Designed and developed real-time diagnostic software utilizing message-based, Finite-State Message Machine (FMM) software
technology.
w Utilized Relational Data-Base software with distributed application - Replication/Partition for user transparency.
w Utilized TRAPS, Script Generator, and Intel 8086 Emulation Hardware/Software de-bugging and system integration test tools.
w Participated in ATC System-12 Support Teams at F. A. C. E. STANDARD in Milan, Italy, from 1983 and 1984.
w Technical SOP Writing: Proposal and Documentation Development
Tom Brancati Hamden, CT
Phones: 203-496-4272 (M)
email: tsb10530@yahoo.com
BUNKER RAMO CORP - Connecticut
Senior Software Engineer (1972 - 1981)
Designed and developed real-time software applications for commercial enterprise business/banking/brokerage MIS. Utilized BR’s
multi-tasking OS environment with foreground/background partition to develop real-time device drivers.
w Developed software applications for BCS-90, BR’s mini-computer, real-time banking system. Included Disk Error Recovery and
Electronic-Journaling functional specification design and software applications development utilizing:
w BCS-90 assembler language with high-level pre-processing (IF-ELSE-ENDIF) constructs
w Object-oriented, table-driven, pure re-entrant code with top-down module design
w Developed error recovery routines for SDLC communications interface between mini-computers and main-frame controller.
w Designed and developed real-time disk device handler for Shugart (Winchester) Hard Disk Controller.
w Developed Automated Funds Transfer System for HERTZ Automobile Rental Check-In/Out Applications.
w Designed and developed real-time software applications for the DOW JONES News Retrieval MIS utilizing DEC PDP-11/45 minicomputer
utilizing PAL (DEC’s Programming Assembler Language) under REX-11 Operating System.
w Designed and developed real-time software for Sales Order Processing, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and
Inventory control system for business applications utilizing DEC PDP-8 and PAL.
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS / HONORS & PATENTS:
w Bechtel Communications & Clearwire - Connecticut
w Successful Launch of Connecticut Markets – December 2010
w WiMax & Ethernet–based MW Backhaul Transport Technologies - Deployment & Implementation
w Award & Bonus for “Excellent Performance”
Lucent Bell Labs-Advanced Technologies – New Jersey
w Patent (#123856) Submission – May 2001 (Details Furnished Upon Request)
Lucent Bell Labs-Advanced Technologies – New Jersey
w Presented Keynote Address on Lucent Network Vision & Technology Seminars at International Trade Shows
w Technology Week – Bogota, Colombia – March 16th 2001 – 1 Visit (4 Days)
w Developed / Presented Keynote Address Speech & 2 Seminars on
w Lucent Network Vision (Keynote) on “Future of Telecommunications”
w Broadband Access Technologies
w Metro Optical Networks
w Technology Day – Caracas – July 22nd 2001 – 1 Visit (3 Days)
w Developed / Presented Keynote Address Speech & 3 Seminars on
w Lucent Network Vision (Keynote) on “Future of Telecommunications”
w Broadband Access Technologies
w Metro Optical Networks
w Long-Haul Optical Networks
Lucent Technologies International – Middle East Region
w TEP6/GSM Project Appreciation – September 1998
w For “Significant Contribution to TEP6/GSM Projects”
w Certificate of Appreciation GSM Award - June 1998
w For “Exemplary Efforts” Implementing GSM Service
Bunker-Ramo Corporation – Connecticut
w Technology Contribution Recognition Award - 1980 Annual Award
w Received Bunker-Ramo Corporation’s 1980 Annual Award for Technology Contribution Recognition program for
contribution to the development of the BCS-90 BANKTRAN Electronic Journaling MIS.
EDUCATION:
w Bachelor of Arts Degree
w University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT
MILITARY:
w United States Marine Corps
w 2 Years Active Duty - Honorable Discharge
Tom Brancati Hamden, CT
Phones: 203-496-4272 (M)
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLEMENT PRE-SALES ENGINEERING
Major International assignments (*) engaged and completed while at AT&T / Lucent Bell Labs Advanced Technologies (’95– 01):
w Technology Day – Caracas – July 22nd 2001 – 1 Visit
w Developed & Presented 3 Seminars & Keynote Address Presentation (Future of Telecommunications)
w Lucent Network Vision (Keynote)
w Broadband Access Technologies
w Metro Optical Networks
w Long-Haul Optical Networks
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On Site
w Met with Client
w Delivered Metro Optical Presentation to Client
w Medellin, Colombia – June 19th, 2001 – 1 Visit
w Presented Keynote Address to Upper Management
w Lucent Network Vision (Keynote Address Presentation (Future of Telecommunications)
w Engaged/developed initial client relationship
w Network Planning Meeting with Client & INS
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On site
w Technology Week – Bogota, Colombia – March 16th 2001 – 1 Visit (4 Days)
w Presented 2 Seminars & Keynote Address Presentation (Future of Telecommunications)
w Lucent Network Vision (Keynote)
w Broadband Access Technologies
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On Site
w Met with Client
w Delivered Broadband Access Presentation
w Mendoza, Argentina (February 2001)
w Developed 3G.1X Mobile Wireless Migration Strategy
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams - From Bell Labs, NJ
w Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (Jan 2001)
w Supported Network Planning in Coral Gables
w Developed Packet Network Switching Solutions
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams - From Bell Labs, NJ
w Caracas, Venezuela (September – October 2000)
w Developed Converged Voice/Data Toll-Tandem Solution
w Future of Telecommunications Presentation
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams - From Bell Labs, NJ
w Caracas, Venezuela (July 2000) – 3 Visits
w Engaged/Developed Initial Client Relationship
w Developed/Presented SDH Backbone Traffic Design to Client
w Ongoing Support to Sales/Marketing Teams – On Site
w London & Grand Cayman (May – June – July 2000) - 3 Visits
w Engaged/Developed Initial Client Relationship
w Supported Customer Team
w Developed/Presented Access/Switching/Toll-Tandem Design
w Developed/Presented Impacts of Data Traffic on Converged Legacy Network
w Developed extensive RFI/RFP in conjunction with CT
w Led deal making/relationship management with client
w Mendoza, Argentina (March – April – May 2000) - Paid Consultancy ($400K) – 3 Visits
w Engaged/Developed Initial Client Relationship
w Developed CATV Design
w Developed LMDS Design
w Provided basis for Business Case
w Developed/implemented business plan including replicable solution-set, commercial model, and requirements
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On site
email: tsb10530@yahoo.com
Tom Brancati Hamden, CT
Phones: 203-496-4272 (M)
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLEMENT PRE-SALES ENGINEERING
w Lima, Peru (February 2000)
w Developed Local Access Network Design with AnyMedia
w Developed Economic Analysis Illustrating OAM&P Savings
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams - From Bell Labs, NJ
w Lima, Peru (January 2000) – 2 Visits
w Engaged/Developed Initial Client Relationship
w Developed/Presented MW Backhaul Traffic Design
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On Site
w Barranquilla/Cartegena, Colombia (December 1999) - 1 Visit
w Engaged/Developed Initial Client Relationship
w Developed client proposal for Lucent Planning Services
w Eventually materialized as 2 SDH Networks for Coastal Cities
w Helped Lucent Built Solid Relationship with Client
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On Site
w Haiti (November 1999)
w Developed MW Backhaul Design for Mobile Wireless Network
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams - From Bell Labs, NJ
w San Juan, Puerto Rico (September 1999) – 2 Visits
w Engaged/Developed Initial Client Relationship
w Developed client proposal
w Developed DWDM Optical Design for San Juan
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On Site
w Formal Presentation to Client
w Buenos Aires, Argentina (June/July 1999)
w Designed (Architect & Sizing) WIAS Data Center (DSC)
w Developed WIAS Technical Document for Client
w Wireless Internet Access System
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – from Bell Labs, NJ
w Built Good Working Relationship with in-country Project Leader
w Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (May 1999) – 1 Visit
w Engaged/Developed Initial Client Relationship
w Presented VToA/VoIP Toll Tandem Solution
w Supported Sales/Marketing Teams – On Site
w Sao Paolo/Campinas, Brazil (January 1999) – 1 Visit
w Developed LD Backbone Traffic Matrix from Demographic Data
w Supported Customer Team – On Site
w Helped CT Develop RFI/RFP Proposal
w Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (September 1995 – September 1998) - 3 Years – Engineering/Design & Project Management
w Led/managed project planning/engineering/integration/rollout of GSM network infrastructure deployment 1M lines nationwide
w Managed staff of 15-20 technical engineering personnel in implementation of Final Detailed Engineering Design for GSM
w Developed and refined FDED Design Process blueprint for infrastructure design of each GSM network element
w Responsible for transmission design/engineering of MW Pt-Pt links for backhaul connectivity to landline network
w Prepared/Published GSM Final Detailed Engineering Design (FDED) document
w Led/managed on-site project team in development of wire-line/wireless local-access planning/integration
w Led Site-Serving-Method (SSM) planning/development and economic modeling for deployment of network infrastructures
w Responsible for evaluation/analysis of existing primary/secondary OSP facilities for old equipment removal
w Optimized local access deployment via incremental cost/benefit analysis with metro/junction, and long-haul /backbone
Led/managed project planning/integration between TEP6 wire-line infrastructure and integration/rollout of GSM network
(*) Client names withheld for proprietary reasons
email: tsb10530@yahoo.com
Tom Brancati Hamden, CT
Phones: 203-496-4272 (M)
PROFESSIONAL TELECOM EXPERIENCE: (cont’d)
IMPLEMENTATION MANAGEMENT SUPPLEMENT
As Integration/Implementation Manager for implementation of Final Detailed Engineering Design for GSM network elements
and TEP6 infrastructure (landline) design in Saudi Arabia, I was responsible for the integration rollout of GSM network elements
throughout the kingdom in conjunction with existing landline network. In order to insure timely invoice-submissions and billpayment
between company and client (STC), deliverables had to be implemented in a cost-effective manner, within budget,
according to on-time schedules and accurate specifications, and with highest degree of customer satisfaction (see previous
page/paragraph for responsibilities).
The subsequent management and technical skills were intertwined and centered in the following areas:
w Implementation Scope Management – The overall scope of my project management responsibility involved segmentation
into sub-project designs, scheduling/publishing of design milestone dates, implementing change-management procedures,
and breakdown of work structures. This included developing and refining the FDED (Final Detailed Engineering Design)
process as blueprint for infrastructure design of each GSM network element plus coordination of staff of 15-20 technical
engineering personnel in development of the design. The completed and signed-off design then triggered the installation
process.
w Client Management – Responsibility of my design group was client management involving development of “priority lists”
whereby Network Design Work Group meetings were held with the client to discuss and evaluate best methods for moving
forward to implement the next element of GSM network design. I would coordinate an “Assumptions Meeting” with client in
which requirements for subscriber coverage were evaluated in conjunction with site boundary maps, site survey results, drive
test results, final coverage plans, number/location of other design element sites, and update/revision of priority list.
w Design Management – Direct responsibilities to coordinate output from internal design groups responsible for various
segments of GSM network element design as well as evaluating output for accuracy, consistency, and overall integrity.
Designs were drafted by individual engineering teams under my supervision then evaluated during internal “Kickoff
Meetings” in which internal teams reviewed GSM Design Element Priority List to resolve critical issues and dependencies.
w Scheduling/Time Management – Another function and responsibility of my design group was development of
Implementation Schedules outlining coordinated time-intervals and durations for each segment of the GSM Element to be
deployed. These segments included various elements of the design that involved technical processes (see Design
Management) as well as site selections/building surveys and equipment installations.
w Cost Management – In some cases where cost control was critical or where the most optimal scenario was not obvious, my
group would employ incremental cost/benefit analysis in order to optimize the selection of alternative deployment schemes.
This allowed us to justify our technical solutions and develop value propositions for upper management and the client. In
addition, our designs also incorporated BOM (Bill of Materials) that were used as the basis for invoice submission and
bill/payment on a per network element basis.
w Resource Management – As ATT/Lucent had employed 4,000 people from 40 countries in a truly international project,
human resource management was always a significant issue. This project was so huge in every way that almost every issue
imaginable would come into play. Resource management was mostly internal, but sometimes I had to help resolve conflicts
and manage human resources as a result of issues with the client that overflowed into technical design and contractual areas.
w Contract/Risk Management – As the Scope of Work involved development of network infrastructure nationally over a 7year
period costing upwards of $6B with several phases ongoing simultaneously, contract-risk management was always a
significant issue on this project. The Scope of work involved 11 sub-networks encompassing deployment of 2M wirelines
and 1M GSM lines covering the entire country under all terrain types and I was involved in development of 5 of those
subnetworks to varying degrees. The most comprehensive in nature was in my capacity as Implementation Manager for GSM
Network Element Design, and as it involved integration with many of the other subnetworks, it often crossed contractual
boundaries with several other plan elements.
w Quality Management - A case in point was FDED documents as developed by my team not only having to be flawless for
element designs, but also flawless for pagination, formats, spelling, and pricing in the BOM. Any errors necessitated invoices to
be returned and corrections made and therefore delays to be made in payment which if prolonged, would also incur penalty
charges. Thus, each subnetwork was contingent upon every other subnetwork for completion requiring a high degree of
synchronization in planning activity by all internal project teams, a high degree of internal cooperation among all project
management team leaders as well as organized and precise communications between company and client project teams.
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