Angel Nieto
Paramount,CA
Summary
Project Manager with over 9 years of experience in telecommunications infrastructure, specializing in fiber optic, wireless microwave backhaul, and enterprise networks. Led cross-functional teams and coordinated contractors while managing project schedules and budgets. Expertise in routing and switching, fiber infrastructure, wireless networking, and stakeholder management.
Overview
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9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Aerwave
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end deployment of fiber optic, wireless, and network infrastructure projects for multifamily residential and commercial properties (MDUs).
- Oversaw project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and contractor performance to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinated with engineering, construction, property management, and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth execution throughout all deployment phases.
- Led weekly project review meetings to track milestones, identify risks, and resolve project roadblocks.
- Managed subcontractors responsible for cabling, access point installations, fiber deployment, and network equipment installations.
- Partnered with engineering teams to validate network designs and ensure adherence to deployment standards.
- Developed project timelines that improved installation efficiency and reduced project completion delays.
Lead Network Technician Backhaul
BAI Connect
Sherman Oaks, CA
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Led upgrades of wireless backhaul microwave radios to 10G capacity at base stations using Aviat 80 GHz E-Band, 18 GHz, Siklu, Ceragon, DragonWave, and Ubiquiti technology.
- Upgraded fiber to 100G capacity over dark fiber using Juniper switches and routers located at base stations (POPs).
- Performed advanced network troubleshooting on switches, radios, and LAN/WAN issues (Cisco, MikroTik, Nexus).
- Conducted maintenance and installation work on rooftops to support network infrastructure., IDFs, and electrical rooms, handling both A/C and D/C upgraded power installations.
- Supervised contractors to ensure compliance with company standards and successful project completion.
- Assisted in coordinating daily schedules and routes for technicians.
- Created and revised lists of materials (LOM) for upcoming projects to streamline the procurement process.
Network Engineer/ Field Technician
Spectrumlink
Downey, CA
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Monitored network system daily via cloud controller for outages and updates, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow.
- Configured and installed network hardware, including microwave radios, routers, and switches.
- Coordinated access with building management during fiber and RF installations to facilitate timely project execution.
- Assisted customer support and NOC teams in providing troubleshooting steps to customers, enhancing issue resolution.
- Designed and built mounts for commercial and residential rooftops for network build-outs.
Education
Direct Current (DC) & Alternating Current (AC) Training -
Sherman Oaks, CA01-2023
Aviat Networks Microwave Radio Training -
Sherman Oaks, CA01-2022
Siklu Microwave Radio Training -
Sherman Oaks, CA01-2022
Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA06-2017
Skills
- Network infrastructure
- Network configuration
- Infrastructure deployment
- Network technologies
- Wiring standards
- Project planning
- Resource allocation
- Budget management
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Issue resolution
- Time management
References
- Hai Huynh, Supervisor, (949) 682-6400, Hai.h@baiconnect.com
- Byron Castro, Sr. Project Manager, (562) 440-4093, Byron.castro@lausd.net
- Oswaldo Nanez, Construction Manager, (323) 327-3727, Oswaldo.nanez@aerwave.com
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
Aerwave
02.2024 - Current
Lead Network Technician Backhaul
BAI Connect
11.2021 - 01.2024
Network Engineer/ Field Technician
Spectrumlink
06.2017 - 10.2021
Direct Current (DC) & Alternating Current (AC) Training -
Aviat Networks Microwave Radio Training -
Siklu Microwave Radio Training -
Diploma -
Paramount High School