TECHNICAL SUMMARY:

 

 

Experience designing, configuring, integrating, and shipping custom-designed and built, turnkey Microwave Networks.

 

Experience engineering for Carrier-Class Ethernet, Cellular Backhaul, Microwave Backhaul, Bandwidth Upgrades, Homeland Security Command and Control Centers, Emergency 911 and Law Enforcement Organizations, US Department of Defense, States, Counties, Municipalities, and all Major Wireless Cellular Carriers, Electrical Power and Gas Utilities.

 

Experience with Motorola R56 engineering standards.

 

Engineering for Larus Timing and Loop Switches, SONET Muxes (Fujitsu 4100, Adtran Opti-6100, Lucent DDM-2000) and various ADM Muxes (CAC Widebank 28 Mux), Alarming Devices (Multitel Mirador, CAUs, 66 Blocks), IP Switches (Zyxel, Cisco), SNMP Devices (Farscan, Starview), Orderwire, A/B DataProbe Switches, RAD T1/IP conversion devices, RAD Optimux, Loop Telecom Channel Banks.

 

Engineering for DMS250, DMS100, DMS10, GTD-5, DCO, 5ESS switches, channel banks, channel units, (DSX) panels, DACS, DLCs, DSLAMs, SIADs, CBUs, ET-MCs, ETMFXs, and pair gain devices.

 

Engineering for interoffice message trunks, DS0, DS1, DS3, OCn, Host Remote Links, SS7 links, CyberPOP, ISDN BRI/PRI, ADSL, Frame Relay, Frac T1s, PSAPs; Microcells/Ecells, FRADs, RTU’s, Positron.  Engineering cable pair for copper T1s, sub-56Kb/s circuits (1.2 baud, 9.6Kb/s).

Experience with Metasolv TBS (4 years), AAIS-DS, AAIS-Core, TIRKS, Visio, PMO, Fios Manager, Intergraph FieldView, WFA/DO, WFA/C, REACT, vRepair, NetOptimizer (Acterna), DELPHI-SSCFI, CPMS, NOCV, PTOOLS, Insite, Homer, Granite (3+ years), Granite Works, CTS/Remedy, Trifecta, NOVA, UTRACK, CSS, Lattis Pro, Xpercom, Xperweb, CAFÉ’ (BellSouth), ARMS2 (Embarq), ASRW (SBC), CSG (Verizon), RAMS, ICGS (QNAS), ADSL Asst, VIPERS, Excel, Lotus, Outlook, Magic, AutoCAD Light, GE/Smallworld-GIS, P4CICS (mainframe, AKA “P4”), CIMTX, Image, CCM (Change Control Management).

Physical audit of central office cross connect systems for network optimization purposes using Granite (XNG Client), Xperweb, Network Optimization Tools, Provisioning Tools. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

 

October  2012 – February 2015

AT&T in support of Xcel Energy, Rocky Mountain Region

Contract Facility Engineer/Provisioner

 

 

 

·   Worked with Xcel Energy Engineers to design, provision, and deliver on private network and/or over leased lines communications solutions for Electric, Oil and Gas remote instrumentation monitoring including Gas or Electrical Telemetry, Protective Relays, Bridged Circuits, Alarming, Video Monitoring, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Emergency and Disaster Recovery Circuits (2012 Colorado Floods) using P4, Image, CIMTX, Remedy, AutoCAD LT, Visio, GE/Smallworld-GIS.

 

·   Designed circuits to FRAD’s (Frame Relay Access Devices) and RTU’s (Remote Terminal Units), Electrical Power and Substations, Gas Regulators, and Gas Compressor Stations. Worked with supervisors and field techs to complete orders.

 

·   Ordered AT&T AVPN T1’s and Qwest/Centurylink DIA T1’s to remote offices for LAN/WAN connectivity, Gas Detection Reporting, and peripheral connectivity.

 

·   Created Change Control Management (CCM) Tickets in Remedy System to advise Xcel Network Operations Center and to gain required network outage approvals.

 

·   Ordered equipment including fiber optics (RAD Optimux) for bandwidth growth.     Provided installation support and scheduling.

 

·   Worked with Qwest/Centurylink and AT&T Electrical Protection Engineers to secure Form48’s (Q/Clink) and Form1039’s (AT&T) from Xcel Energy Engineers to illustrate substation GPR (Ground Potential Rise) and ZOI (Zone of Influence).  Work with HVP (High Voltage Protection) teams to engineer HVP solutions involving fiber optics, OPGW (Optical Ground Wire), Positron fault protection devices, and lightning and surge arrestors.

 

·   Ordered leased lines from AT&T and Qwest/Centurylink using Image ordering system.  Tracked and escalated orders when necessary.  Closed orders and added new circuit assets to Remedy and CIMTX operating systems.  Ordered Disconnects and then retired assets in the appropriate databases.  Used Visio, AutoCAD LT, and GE/Smallworld-GIS to create and update drawings.

 

·   Worked on MPLS to AVPN conversion project.

·   Worked with Aviat Microwave on a project to convert 100+ analog microwave sites to digital using AutoCAD and Visio to create drawings, Excel software to track circuits.

·   Worked with Ubisense on a project to build comprehensive database in GE/Smallworld-GIS (Geographic Information System) to reflect entirety of Xcel Energy network.

·   Worked with IBM on Homeland Security-required TSP (Telecommunications Service Priority) project.  Added TSP numbers to every priority circuit in Xcel Energy network. 

·   Supported New Site Build projects including substations and power plants.

·   Assisted with 2013 Colorado Flood Disaster Recovery effort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 2009 – March 2012

AT&T Mobility, San Antonio, TX

Contract Facility Engineer/T1 Cellular Backhaul and Ethernet Engineer

 

 

 

 

·   Single Point of Contact for T1 cellular backhaul design for South Texas using Granite, Granite Works, CTS/Remedy, Trifecta, NOVA, CSS. Utilize AT&T ASRW, Verizon CSG, access ordering to confirm CFA Ports, addresses, GPS coordinates, and Optimal Hubs.

 

·   Designed 1^st carrier through 3rd carrier, IUB Growth, New Site Builds (NSB), UMTS/GSM Launch, Special Events (Austin Texas South x Southwest Music Festival) and COWS (Cellular on Wheels).  Responsible for GSM (850/1900) Carve and Harvest Orders, Network Optimization Disconnects, T1 paths for E911 and E911/LMU recovery in the case of outages.

 

·   Responsible for Southwest RAN Work Queue, Personal Work Queue, Rework Queue.

 

·   Member of Granite Works Development Team and UAT Tester.  Utilize Granite Works on a daily basis to create Granite Works Work Orders for tracking and order flow.

 

·   Designed T1 cellular backhaul over microwave using DACS Ports, DSX ports, IMT’s.

 

·   Responsible for T1 re-design due to Bridging/Hubbing violations, regrooms, records updates and changes, T1 test and turn up research & resolution.  Work with Vendors, NOC, Field Techs, Switch Techs and Supervisors of various groups to resolve issues with T1’s.

 

·   Trained and mentored new employees.  Created and distributed Job Aids to team.

 

·   Responsible for designing Ethernet to the Cellsite (ETTCS, 7.2Mbps, EVC, GIGe, 1GIG, 40Mbps, 20Mbps); Loading Node B cards, SIADs, RJ45s (NTEs), and building and connecting cables in Granite; Adding IP Addresses. Experience with CIQ and EDP documentation for Ethernet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 2007-November 2008

Harris Stratex Networks – Supplier of Microwave Radios and related services, San Antonio, TX

Full Time - Microwave Integration Engineer III

 

 

 

 

·   Provided Microwave Configuration/Integration Design and Engineering Support to Pre-Quote Sales Teams. Assisted in development of proposals for microwave products and services.

 

·   Provided Microwave Configuration/Integration Support to Post-Sales Project Engineering Teams, Project Managers, and customers to develop Microwave Network plans, protection schemes, T1 Plans, DS0 Plans, Synchronization (timing) Plans, Alarm Plans, IP Plans, SNMP Plans (Simple Network Management Protocol), OEM and proprietary equipment lists.

 

·   Worked with Team Leads of various internal groups to schedule Microwave Radio assembly, delivery, integration, testing and shipment of the Microwave Radio Network.

 

·   Worked with RF engineers to address waveguide configuration design issues.

 

·   Worked with Configuration Specialists to ensure Harris Stratex Microwave Radios were configured according to FCC (Comsearch) Frequency Assignment Plans/Prior Coordination Notices (FAPs/PCNs) specs, bandwidth requirements, protection schemes (Monitor Hot Standby, Space Diversity), power, padding, and path requirements. Verify azimuth and modulation schemes.  Assisted in the development of equipment lists (OEM and Proprietary). Ensure equipment lists provided by Sales and Engineering teams were complete.

 

·   Created System Layouts, System Block Diagrams, Rack Profiles, Traffic Plans, DS0 Plans, Synchronization (timing) Plans, IP Plans, and System Summaries documenting said microwave systems to be constructed/integrated using Magic, AutoCad LT, Visio, and Excel.

 

·   Assisted Drafters using AutoCad LT to produce As-Built drawings of final design including Equipment Wiring (EW’s), Inter-Rack Wiring (IW’s), Fuse Cards (FC’s), and the documents listed in the previous bullet point.  Redlined As-Built drawings and returned for corrections.

 

·   Determined cabling requirements of final design.  Ordered cables, associated equipment, OEM, and any other Harris Stratex proprietary equipment necessary to complete design.

 

·   Supported Harris Stratex Microwave Systems Integration Technicians during integration of proprietary radios and OEM equipment into relay racks or cabinets including wiring, testing, and shipping. Assisted customers during Factory Acceptance Tests.

 

·   Worked with Field Service and Post-Sales Teams to support post-ship customer needs.

 

·   Maintained System Configuration information in a Documentation Database. Update Documentation per customer As-Built redlines.

 

·   Reconciled and approved BOM (Bill of Materials). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 2007-April 2007

Cingular (The New AT&T)

Contract TNO (Transport Network Optimization) Engineer

 

·   Physical audit of all C.O. DSX and LGX panels, BSC ports, TRAU’s, Flashwave, DACSII, 1671 DACS, CAC Widebank DS3’s, FLM150’s, FLM2400.

·   Physical tracing of unverifiable x-conns or ports with front patch cords to related equipment.

·   Use Excel to create record of physical audit.  Transfer results to Granite database using Granite Xng Client.

·   Compare physical audit with results of DACS dump and other Cingular-provided resources.

·   Build or correct DS1 to OCn-level circuits in Granite to reflect physical audit. Add DACS, DSX, and BSC/BTS ports.

·   Optimize New AT&T network by grooming traffic and retiring redundant facilities.

·   Completed Granite classes: Granite 101, Equipment, Circuit Design, Cable Wizard.

 

November 2006-January 2007

Verizon, California 

Contract Access Engineer

 

·   Utilize AAIS-DS, AAIS-Core, RAMS, ICGS, VIPERS, and ADSL Asst to engineer copper T1s.

 

May 2006-August 2006

T-Mobile, Wireless communications services provider, Frisco, TX   

Contract DS1/DS3 Cell Site Provisioner

 

·   Provisioned for Dallas area markets. Ordered DS1/DS3s for new cell sites and augments using Insite, Homer, Granite, Lattis Pro, Xpercom/Xperweb, CAFÉ’ (BellSouth), ARMS2/WOS (Embarq/Sprint), ASRW (SBC/AT&T), CSG (Verizon), Alpheus, Alltel, IFN.

·   Responsible for working with T-Mobile construction team and switch technicians from           T-mobile and partner providers to test and turn up new circuits for new and existing sites.

·   Responsible for disconnects, meet point orders; Identified ACTLs, LATAs, WSCs, BANs, and LOAs; Recommended CFA assignments for network optimization and diversity.

 

August 2005-January 2006

Verizon, Telecommunications services provider, Irving, TX

Contract FTTP Engineering Analyst Support

 

·   Conducted site surveys of multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to determine square footage.

·   Used cost analysis software to estimate total cost of providing service per MDU.

·   Used Intergraph FieldView engineering database to determine path from nearest FTTP hub.

·   Used FiOS Manager and PMO to update databases and provide reports to Engineering.

·   Performed facility verification for field technicians using As-Built drawings.

 

May 2005-August 2005

Verizon, Telecommunications services provider, Irving, TX

Contract DACS Engineer

 

·   Mapped/unmapped DACS ports using TL commands in Acterna NetOptimizer.

·   Responsible for maintenance window hot cuts; Used AAIS-DS database for job order queue.

·   Verified live circuit traffic via REACT software before disconnecting circuits.

 

 

 

 

 

July 2003-May 2005

Verizon, telecommunications services provider, Irving, TX

Contract Installation/Repair (I&R) Support

 

·   Lead Escalations Representative in the New York I&R support center.

·   Accepted escalations from customers (IXCs); conducted daily customer conference calls.

·   Escalated to NOC Managers, Duty Foremen, and Director Level for repair resolution.

·   Reduced Estimated Time To Repair (ETTR) for end users utilizing WFA/C, WFA/DO, REACT, DELPHI-SSCFI, and TIRKS, vRepair.

 

June 2001-March 2002

TXU Communications LEC/CLEC, and broadband services provider, Houston, TX

Contract Circuit Designer/TBS Database Engineer

 

·   Responsible for daily provisioning of DS0 through OC48 circuits.

·   Single Point of Contact for provisioning escalations.  

·   Assisted in building database for TBS conversion (data migration). 

 

February 2001-May 2001

Genuity, Tier 1 broadband and enterprise services provider, Irving, TX

Telecom Network Engineer, Transmission Engineering (Access) 

 

·   Generated installation packages for Alcatel and Fujitsu muxes and other network elements.

·   Resolution of TACs (technical assistance tickets).

·   SME for low-speed bandwidth grooming device (Redback SE 800) portion of Genuity's Bandwidth Manager (Redback SE 800, Ciena Core Director, Nortel Optera LH [DWDM]).

·   Trained on GE/Smallworld (GIS) and Visio software for circuit design.  

 

October 1997-February 2001

Verizon (GTE)

Telecommunications services provider, Irving, TX

Coordinator/Circuit Designer, Southwest United States Region

 

·   Coordinator for ISDN, CyberPop, SS7, Host Remote Link, and ADSL for GTE Southwest.      

·   Generated and provisioned orders for Verizon/GTE interoffice circuits.

·   Designed DS0, T1 analog and digital circuits, and message trunks using TBS and TIRKS.

·   Designed circuits for ISDN, CyberPop, SS7, Host Remote Links, ADSL, Frame Relay.

·   Coordinated the daily provisioning and design of ISDN circuits and the two-year PUC-mandated project rollout of ISDN for Texas; Coordinated weekly conference calls with COEI (Central Office Equipment Installation) and GTE planners. Worked with planners to order equipment. Tracked work orders for installations. Worked to ensure database integrity.

·   Completed large design projects including DACS and fiber rolls, pair gain and DLC equipment moves, records adds and disconnects, cable pair changes, and ATM projects.

·   Ordered ASRs and LSRs, from AT&T, MCI, and SBC where Verizon/GTE had no facilities.

 

 

EDUCATION:  

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC                            

B.S:  Communications; Minor:  Business Administration

Member: Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society