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Dan Dale

Dan Dale

Deployment Engineering
SEATTLE,WA

Summary

Senior Engineer professional with progressive career history across design, project leadership and financial/cost reduction initiatives in Data Center environments. Known for improving productivity and generating cost containment systems. Skilled in process improvements and streamlining initiatives using MS Office, iTRACS DCIM software.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Engineer - National Deployments

T-Mobile USA
Bellevue, United States
06.2006 - 02.2022
  • Manage all network build gear and spin up BOMs while working with logistics team to track and procure all relative equipment from Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, NetScout, Gigamon among others
  • Work with logistics team, technical project managers, installation vendors and Core IP engineers to plan delivery and solicit floor placement of gear to any of 65 mobile switching office and data center sites
  • Manage project master tasks and help move tasks through approval and build processes
  • Track and analyze project risks, timelines, and resources recommending improvements and implementing new standards where needed and escalating issues where appropriate
  • Gather and create technical documentation (Site Planning Guides) to assist internal customers and vendors understand the scope of deployment
  • Regularly meet with cross-functional teams to align goals and update stakeholders
  • Manager multiple deployments simultaneously while ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to highest standards
  • Coordinate removal and recycle or destruction of decommissioned equipment
  • Partner with logistics, infrastructure engineering, installation vendors and internal teams to plan, track, and manage execution of various network deployments and initiatives

Operations Manager

Mosaix Communications
SEATTLE, United States
02.2004 - 01.2006
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Developed systems to track and log work issues.
  • Manage develop of new customer requested features
  • Direct team of developers to create and maintain network features
  • Secure partner data center space to build customer VPN systems

Sr. Systems Engineer

Exodus Communications
Santa Clara, CA
03.1996 - 11.2001
  • Collaborated with clients to determine need and devise appropriate software and hardware solutions.
  • Performed root cause analysis to provide resolutions for production issues.
  • Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to design and develop high-end Internet and managed colocation software applications.
  • Worked with stakeholders to determine implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
  • Performed cost-benefit and ROI analyses for proposed systems.
  • Created system design models and specifications to support system programmers and development teams.

Sr. Engineer

WilTel Communications
Tulsa, OK
05.1994 - 02.1996
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
  • Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Determined project specifications by thoroughly studying performance standards, requirements and technical studies.
  • Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
  • Promoted teamwork and demonstrated effective communication skills to improve collaboration among personnel.

Technical Consultant III

MCI Telecommunications
SEATTLE, United States
01.1991 - 02.1994
  • Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
  • Presented business leaders with ROI estimations to drive project planning.
  • Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
  • Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
  • Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
  • Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
  • Troubleshot systems comprised of security alarms and Internet connectivity.

Telecommunications Engineer

Aldus Corporation
Seattle, WA
05.1988 - 01.1991
  • Performed telecommunication and networking business evaluations.
  • Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
  • Oversaw decrease in average daily number of trouble tickets by 30% after expanding helpdesk support to 24/7 operations.
  • Installed, maintained and supported IVR applications.
  • Managed global communication network for 19 software engineering locations

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05.2001 -

No Degree - General Studies

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Strong analytical mind

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Timeline

Sr. Engineer - National Deployments

T-Mobile USA
06.2006 - 02.2022

Operations Manager

Mosaix Communications
02.2004 - 01.2006

No Degree - General Studies

Sonoma State University
05.2001 -

No Degree - General Studies

Santa Rosa Junior College
05.2001 -

Sr. Systems Engineer

Exodus Communications
03.1996 - 11.2001

Sr. Engineer

WilTel Communications
05.1994 - 02.1996

Technical Consultant III

MCI Telecommunications
01.1991 - 02.1994

Telecommunications Engineer

Aldus Corporation
05.1988 - 01.1991

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