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Brian E. Collier

Summary

Three-plus decades of engineering design and OSP planning experience working on network projects throughout Central Florida. Broad experience as an Engineer, Project Manager, and OSP Planner in the Telecommunications industry. Extensive background in Planning demonstrates versatility while working on high-profile initiatives and highly specialized projects. Most notable initiatives are the current broadband fiber overbuilds for the AT&T Fiber product. Qualifications and expertise include:

Ÿ Project and System's Management

Ÿ Outside Plant Engineering and Construction

Ÿ Equipment Provisioning

Ÿ Planning and Budgets

Ÿ Quality Control

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Specialist OSP Planning Engineer

AT&T
06.1987 - Current

Responsible for the planning, design posting and analysis of the outside plant facilities/network. Performs detailed records posting and design for all required feeder facility relief including Central Office transfers, major undertakings and /or routine activities after closely coordinating with the Planning group. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Provides detailed records posting and design for distribution facilities (feeder and distribution) to meet service demands. Conducts job costing activities. Requires full understanding for outside plant installation and maintenance technician activities. May include Loop Electronics, Engineering/Coordination and Transmission Equipment Engineering. May be responsible for coaching and training other engineering managers. Monitors expenditures to ensure incurred costs are within authorized levels. Investigates and supplements cost overruns. May be responsible for the coordination of construction budget and project management activities. May be responsible for right of way functions including investigating and acquiring easement interests in real property. May interface with customers and other internal groups to negotiate service intervals on delayed or potentially delayed orders. Job Contribution: Developing technical professional with some experience. Completes moderately complex work within discipline/specialty area. Contributes to development of concepts/methods/techniques. Moderate team impact. KNOWLEDGE Has expanded technical knowledge in own discipline/specialty area. Applies broader knowledge of discipline/specialty area standards to work assignments. Sound understanding of 1 to 2 specific AT&T technologies/systems/procedures. Deepens technical knowledge through exposure and continuous learning. ANALYSIS/PROBLEMSOLVING Identifies problems/issues. Solves non-routine problems by independently applying judgment to established analysis and standard approaches. Integrates/evaluates multiple factors to develop creative practical solutions. INDEPENDENCE Guided by project and work deadlines; sets own priorities. Uses discretion to complete assignments; independently applies knowledge of technical practices and specialty area standards. Independently completes assignments; participates in diverse projects. CONTRIBUTION TO AT&T TECHNOLOGY Supports technical initiatives normally as part of a larger project. Works on new technologies development and/or existing technologies maintenance. Contributes to milestone project completion. COMMUNICATION Exchanges complex technical information. Provides training/guidance to others in work area breaking down information in a systematic/logical manner. Cultivates good peer working relationships. Education: Typically a high school diploma,GED or equivalent related network experience; additional technical training desired. Experience: Typically 1-3 years network related technical experience. Supervisory: No. Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.

  • Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and proactive communication efforts.
  • Collaborated with cross-departmental teams in developing cohesive strategies aimed at achieving long-term organizational goals.
  • Delivered high-quality results consistently by adhering to strict quality control measures and industry best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
05.1987

Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications & Compu

Lincoln Technical Institute
Pennsauken, NJ
05.1982

High School Diploma -

Cinnaminson High School
Cinnaminson, NJ
06.1980

Skills

  • Technical communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Ham Radio (General License)

Earned Ham Radio Technician's License in November, 2022. (VHF & UHF)

Advanced to earing Ham Radio General License in December, 2022 which opens up the authorization to transmit on HF Frequency Ranges.

Organizations

1984-Present: Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Office Held: Treasurer - 1985

Hobbies

Fitness

Art Collecting

Car Enthusiast

Timeline

Senior Specialist OSP Planning Engineer

AT&T
06.1987 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications & Compu

Lincoln Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Cinnaminson High School
Brian E. Collier