Daniel Watson
Anna,Texas
Summary
Passionate professional with expertise in GSM technologies and ATCA Packet Switching, CDMA Packet MSC and special training in Electronics and Telecommunications. To include working well with customers internal or external. I also worked with sr. management and engineers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
MPC Support Engineer
AT&T
01.2012 - 02.2014
- 4G Provisioning of NE's like ATCA, MGW's 8600 Routers, and the MSC MME Links Provisioning, for LTE & IMS, 3GPP ASR5K RNC’s & SIP-I (Session Initiation Protocol with ISUP) is a network call control protocol used on the Nc interface to setup VoIP bearers
- Perform remote data translations in varying types of equipment to support our wireless infrastructure
- In many cases the position requires the engineer to create and document methods and procedures, work within larger project teams, and create and test configuration scripts prior to implementation
- SME’s as it relates to MGW/MSC’s, RNC/BSC’s, and Node B/Cell Sites remote data translations
- Using TCP/IP protocol & OSI Layer principals
Integration Engineer
Ericsson
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Develop new checks and balances for internal/external customers by reviewing internal alerts (on RNC’s, LTE, RBS’s etc…) with Ericsson key contributors (RAN eng & Opns, Solutions Integration, PDU, PLM, GSDC, SWD, CNS, customer etc.) to provide KPIs, critical alarms, system events & exceptions, basic troubleshooting, audits, data analyzing and reporting for assigned product area/customer
- Establish guidelines for customer notifications/recommendations
- Create work instructions for each new check implemented
- Escalate customer concerns and/or complaints to immediate supervisor and/or Customer Service Delivery Manager
- Oversee staff/notification team to ensure work instructions are being followed
- Oversee all activities for assigned product area.
RNC EVDO Integration Engineer
Goodman Networks
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Work with various Leading wireless carriers through-out the US integrating RNC's and upgrading RNC's into their live networks
- Manage RNC scripts files to accomplish integration task in Lucent CDMA environment
- Configure ALU services on the Extreme Routers ALU UNC/RNC frames
- Write and edit pre-existing scripts to support provisioning and integration configurations for 1xEV-DO technology
- In depth knowledge of ALU’s CDMA EVDO/LTE Backhaul technology, solutions and processes
- IP knowledge of transport network including ALU 7750, and EXTREME switch CLI interfaces
- Worked with ALU CNDD Documentation to implement weekly RNC integration and cell swings
- Load software, troubleshoot, configuring database and provisioning ALU RNC networks
- Good knowledge of ALU CDMA wireless network architecture and wireless infrastructure
- Provision routing and connection to PDSN, OMP, AAA and OMC-RAN via integration process
- Interface with WINDOWS XP, and WINDOWS 7
- Create and manipulate UNIX scripts via VI editor to run ALU software loads.
Wireless Field Technician
ADEX Corp
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Ericsson/Nortel Networks Richardson, Texas February 2010 to June 2010 Network Integrations Group, GSM Wireless, UMTS, STL – Site Team Lead in various markets in the southern region of the US
- Responsible for the test and turn-up and troubleshooting of OMC-R BSC’s, 8600 Router, CBM’s, TCU’s, Node B’s, RNC’s, MGW’s, PCUSN’s and ATCA Switch
- Created and used script files to help manage data fill of MGW’s for ATCA switches.
Assisted Operate group & Network Integrations group
Nortel Networks
10.2005 - 03.2009
- Work in Assisted Operate group & Network Integrations group in GSM Wireless, UMTS & IMS STL- Site Team Lead in various markets in the southern region of the US
- Responsible for the installation, test and turn-up and troubleshooting of BSC’s, Node B’s, RNC’s, TCU’s, MGW’s, PCUSN’s and ATCA Switch
- Created Unix scripts to manage, and manipulate OMC-R data files for 2G to 3G Upgrades, and Integrations of BSC’s, BTS’s & TCU’s Train Internal/External customers on the daily operation of the OMC-R build elements and the MSC Switch troubleshoot the BSC’s, BTS’s & TCU’s in the OMC-R, using TCP/IP protocol & OSI Layer principals
GSM Wireless Engineer/NSS-BSS Switch Engineering
CINGULAR WIRELESS
11.2001 - 12.2001
- GSM Wireless Engineer/NSS-BSS Switch Engineering Solaris scripts were created to manage, and manipulate software files when upgrading releases on HLR’S, and MSC/BSC’S
- And they were also used to provision modems for nightly upgrades
- And Right of Way Acquisitions/Site Towers GSM/GPRS Technology used for 2G and 3G Digital Network, using Nortel Networks DMS100 MSC, and BSC equipment
- OMC-R (12.1 rel.) Experience with configuring and troubleshooting the BSC’s, BTS’s, TCU’s Troubleshooting and changing out bad cards on the BSC’s and MSC’s when needed
- Datafill appropriate translations tables for DS3 and T1 trunking circuits
- Coordinated on a daily bases new circuit turn-up with Cingulars Internal and External Customers
- Datafill appropriate translation tables for SS7 links to the MSC and for the STP
- Test and Turn-up T1 circuits and performed Loop back tests using the T-Bird 2207 Digital and T-Bird 310; TTC-2000 Test Pad; Sage Communications test Set 930A.
TBS Business Analyst
XO COMMUNICATIONS
03.2001 - 05.2001
- TBS Business Analyst (Contract Assignment thru Globalcomm Consultants) Perform daily analysis, on DCS’s information from the Legacy Database System known as Eastland into the Metasolv TBS System Rel
- 5.1
- Generated PL/SQL scripts to use for testing data fallout, then we would convert that information into CSV & XLS files to compare and then repair data
- Interfaced daily with XO’s Internal and External customers
- Created and managed business process flows as well as lead goal oriented team status meetings
- Created excel spreadsheets for the Titan 532 and 5500 DCS’s
Software Engineer/Database Engineering
NORTEL NETWORKS
03.2000 - 01.2001
- Software Engineer/Database Engineering (Contract through ITECH CONSULTING GROUP) Created script files for remote HLR Clean-ups in Network Integration
- Managed, and manipulated software files for MSC, HLR upgrades in relationship to the SDM/FT using Solaris UNIX scripts
- Created MOP’s to detail and outline the process for the clean up and software upgrade process
- Also facilitated in setting and creating standards for the Security of Data located on Network servers with in NSS/BSS Database Engineering Departments; i.e
- CDMA, TDMA & GSM
- Solaris scripts were created to manage, and manipulate software files when upgrading releases on SDM/FT’S, HLR’S, and MSC/BSC’S
- And they were also used to provision modems for nightly upgrades
- Coordinate with internal and external clients (Nextel, SBC, & AT&T etc…) daily to facilitate the Software and switch upgrades on a multitude of network switches
- Managed and created MOP documentation for the Clean up process and for the Upgrade process
- To ensure uniformity, and standards when training new employees
- Supervised trained and directed employees on Clean up and Upgrade procedures
- Perform Quality assurance, to ensure the integrity of the scripts being created
- Managed and maintained communications with our external clients to ensure a quick and timely turn a round on approved NSS/BSS scripts
- Responsible for facilitating and managing the creation of Standards for securing data located on GSM, CDMA, and TDMA Database Engineering Network Servers
- This was created primarily for the ISO 9001 Certification, which was approved
- Acquired MSC/HLR Dump Tables from other switches to compare and manipulate when a new switch was added, and needed to migrate into the network.
Management Consultant
DMR CONSULTING GROUP
06.1999 - 03.2000
- Management Consultant Advised telecommunication clients on DSL using Metasolv’s (TBS) software
- Create and manage process flow charts, using Microsoft Projects and Visio software programs detailing the advantages and disadvantages of TBS for DSL circuit design
- Built product catalog and infrastructure tables for DSL equipment, with the ability to delegate and multi-task responsibilities
- Equipment build, and end-to-end DSLAM circuit design
- Build end-to-end SONET Optical Carrier circuits via DLR’s and CLR’s I created using Engineering Work Orders, Right of Way Acquisitions/Site Towers, Proficient understanding of Parent/Child relationships
- Managed and supervised small groups of field personnel.
Translations Engineer
MCI/WORLDCOM
03.1999 - 06.1999
- Translations Engineer (Contract Special PUC Project through TEK Systems) Data-filled subscriber line and trunk tables for LNP’s in DMS 100 switch
- Managed and maintained detailed documentation, and logs of any issues
- Monitored and facilitated the disconnection of call circuits in the DMS 100 switch
- Identified and resolved circuit issues that would effect overall project completion
- Complete and forecast weekly status reports to ensure process is flowing in a timely manner.
TBS Deployment Team
GST Telecommunications
06.1998 - 03.1999
- TBS Deployment Team (Contract through H
- L
- YOH Telecommunications) Participated in West Coast switch audits/site surveys of Transmission and Switch equipment
- Built database in TBS for AutoCAD, Logistical, and Equipment Install Teams
- Re-engineered and mapped out site-specific floor plans in TBS
- Coordinating daily with management and operations, and able to multi-task
- Built product catalog and infrastructure tables in TBS
- Build PSR’s, ISR’s, ASR’s in TBS
- Facilitated equipment builds in TBS
- Build end-to-end SONET Optical Carrier circuits via DLR’s and CLR’s I created using Engineering WO’s
- Proficient understanding of Parent/Child Relationship in TBS.
Certified Light-Wave Test Engineer
MCI/WORLDCOM
01.1997 - 06.1998
- Certified Light-Wave Test Engineer (Contract through CDI Telecommunications) Performed (SLAT) Test & Turn-up of local and long distance equipment, using UNIX
- Solaris UNIX scripts were created to manage, and manipulate software files when upgrading releases on SONET field equipment, and when provisioning equipment for Test & Turn-up
- Commissioned and Provisioned SONET Linear and Ring optical carrier equipment
- Right of Way Acquisitions/Site Towers; Metro & Domestic Service WDM; DWDM; Optical Amplifiers; BDLA; Facilitated customer support daily Coordinated and managed live fiber rolls during nightly maintenance window
- Monitored all alarms via Net-Manager for all LRE’S and LTE’S in the line up
- Trained and supervised other non-certified personal in preparation for their certification.
PCN Technician
Nortel Networks
09.1996 - 01.1997
- PCN Technician (Contract through Accucom Technical Services, Inc.) Managed and facilitated switch audits at multiple SBC sites throughout Texas
- Barcode all inventory i.e
- (Type of equipment, Frame, Shelf & Cards) of Switches
- Facilitated customer support daily.
Train Dispatcher/Signal Maintainer
BURLINGTON NORTHERN / SANTA FE RAILROAD
02.1992 - 12.1995
- Train Dispatcher/Signal Maintainer Managed and Control all train movement, track crews, and maintenance on specified territories of a class 1 railroad, CTC, ABS/TWC
- Monitored, patrolled and maintained signal territories in CTC, ABS/TWC
- Right of Way Acquisitions Construct, inspected and repaired electric gate crossings, train signals, and signaling equipment i.e
- Hot box detectors, interlocking, manual and electric switches
- Read all schematics and blue prints
- Operated heavy equipment i.e
- Front End Loaders, Backhoes and Cranes.
Education
Telecommunications Technology -
ASSOCIATED TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.1987
Associate Degree / Electronics -
UNITED ELECTRONICS INSTITUTE
01.1981
Skills
- Remote Support
- Troubleshooting skills
- Network Troubleshooting
- Hardware and software installation
Timeline
MPC Support Engineer
AT&T
01.2012 - 02.2014
Integration Engineer
Ericsson
03.2011 - 01.2012
RNC EVDO Integration Engineer
Goodman Networks
01.2011 - 03.2011
Wireless Field Technician
ADEX Corp
02.2010 - 06.2010
Assisted Operate group & Network Integrations group
Nortel Networks
10.2005 - 03.2009
GSM Wireless Engineer/NSS-BSS Switch Engineering
CINGULAR WIRELESS
11.2001 - 12.2001
TBS Business Analyst
XO COMMUNICATIONS
03.2001 - 05.2001
Software Engineer/Database Engineering
NORTEL NETWORKS
03.2000 - 01.2001
Management Consultant
DMR CONSULTING GROUP
06.1999 - 03.2000
Translations Engineer
MCI/WORLDCOM
03.1999 - 06.1999
TBS Deployment Team
GST Telecommunications
06.1998 - 03.1999
Certified Light-Wave Test Engineer
MCI/WORLDCOM
01.1997 - 06.1998
PCN Technician
Nortel Networks
09.1996 - 01.1997
Train Dispatcher/Signal Maintainer
BURLINGTON NORTHERN / SANTA FE RAILROAD
02.1992 - 12.1995
Telecommunications Technology -
ASSOCIATED TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate Degree / Electronics -
UNITED ELECTRONICS INSTITUTE