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Brandon Pembleton

Salina,Kansas

Summary

Results-driven Field Technical Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in technical project management, specializing in the design, direction, and maintenance of IP-based fiber-optic/HFC networks. A proven leader in orchestrating complex projects across cross-functional teams and vendors, consistently delivering seamless execution and on-time completion. Expert in engineering and problem-solving, with a keen ability to leverage emerging technologies for performance optimization and personal growth. Recognized for dynamic communication, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless focus on achieving project goals. A proactive adopter of AI to streamline workflows, driven by the discipline and dedication instilled through service in the United States Marine Corps.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Technical Project Manager

Cox Communications
01.2012 - Current
  • Leverages AI for problem-solving, extraction, brainstorming, summarizing, editing, and documenting.
  • Supervised Junction City’s emergency project, adding additional HVAC units to ensure network stability for 17,950 RGU’s, while overseeing the management of 42,087 RGU’s in Salina.
  • Manage and direct onsite technicians and sub-contractors from implementation to completion of projects at Junction City and Salina critical network facilities.
  • Spearheaded the transition of 12,015 CHSI customers in Salina and 7,416 CHSI customers in Junction City from legacy 10K systems to Cisco CBR8 systems.
  • Drove the successful migration of over 100 AGG switch connections across 18 devices in the Nexus projects for both Salina and Junction City.
  • Intervened in the Microwave project with the KBI internet circuit, realigning the team and roles to ensure project success, preventing a potential failure.
  • Utilizes project management tools such as WATTS, Asana, Gantt charts, Kanban, Excel, project charters, PowerPoint, OKRs, status reports, ROAM analysis, retrospectives, product backlog, sprint planning, etc.
  • Ensures network facility remains compliant with GR-1275 CORE industry standards.
  • Experienced with Nokia/ALU, Cisco, Ciena, Harmonic, Innotrans, Commscope, Telcordia, and many other technologies.
  • Drove node action projects in Junction City to increase the city’s node count from 41 to 62 in just six months.
  • Prevented disaster at Junction City facility when multiple HVAC’s failed by engaging vendors, various cross functioning internal teams to get emergency orders through and 3 additional HVAC’s added by weeks end, saving the facility from system failure.

Microwave Engineer

Cox Mid-Kansas Microwave
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Designed and maintained point-to-point terrestrial microwave networks, ensuring high reliability and performance across 42 locations.Proofed out engineering designs in lab during various technology trials.
  • Oversaw on average 12 new microwave hops per year.
  • Worked with contractors and vendors to ensure our goals were met per project.
  • Co-managed tower build out in Arkansas across 10 cities.

Electro Optical Ordnance Technician (Military Occupational Specialty 2171)

United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 12.2004
  • Led entire platoon of 54 recruits to become Marines through bootcamp.
  • Held leadership billet throughout combat school and specialty school.
  • Mentored junior Marines when they joined our unit.
  • Maintained and repaired electronic warfare equipment, night vision optics, lasers, and missile guidance systems.
  • Received multiple meritorious promotions and awards for outstanding performance and dedication to duty.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology

Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Cleveland, OH
08.2005

Skills

  • Project management and planning
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • LLM AI prompt engineering expert
  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities, working effectively with diverse teams
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Lifetime learner
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Decisive
  • Project management tools and software

Certification

  • Google Project Management Professional certification
  • Electronics technology diploma program, Cleveland Institute of Electronics
  • Google – Foundations of Project Management
  • Google – Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
  • Google – Project Planning: Putting it All Together
  • Google – Project Execution: Running the Project
  • Google – Agile Project Management
  • Google – Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
  • Google – A.I. Essentials
  • Scrum Master Certification course in progress
  • GR-1275 core certification

References

  • Nathan Sutter, Vice President of Engineering for Nex-Tech Wireless, (785) 639-1871
  • Dwight Downing, Director of Cox Mid-Kansas Microwave (retired), (785) 404-8906
  • Ryan Kremeier, Manager of Central Region Network Facilities for Cox Communications, (316) 761-6786

Timeline

Field Technical Project Manager

Cox Communications
01.2012 - Current

Microwave Engineer

Cox Mid-Kansas Microwave
01.2002 - 01.2012

Electro Optical Ordnance Technician (Military Occupational Specialty 2171)

United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 12.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology

Cleveland Institute of Electronics

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