Managed technical operations for the Roaming business – both inbound and outbound
Ensured accurate & timely execution of all IREG Testing via local and vendor resources and executed all inbound and outbound TADIG validation issue TCCs
Signed all CLLs and coordinated the launch of services for all LLA affiliates
Coordinated all inbound and outbound commercial launches with local engineering and billing teams along with TAP files creation vendor
Managed incident resolution for roaming-related issues from partners and LLA customers
Maintained updated LLA Group GSMA IR21 documents and coverage maps
Complied with SOX processes for Syniverse Accesses reporting
Collaborated with various teams to support network implementation, upgrades, and ensure business continuity of international roaming services
Implemented VoLTE Roaming service, new IPX Link, Syniverse/AT&T Evolved Mobility, T-Mobile VSS service, MSC Pooling, vHLR, vHSS, vMME, vSGSN, vSTP, vSMSC, and New DSC for all LLA Markets
Roaming Operations and Technical Service Manager
Cable and Wireless Communications
01.2011 - 01.2023
Implemented strategic roll-out plans for international roaming agreements
Negotiated and maintained International Roaming Agreements (IRA’s) per GSMA guidelines
Managed and maintained CWC’s roaming Inter-Operator Tariffs and retail rates
Analyzed inbound and outbound roaming traffic volumes and steering of roaming traffic
Coordinated daily monitoring of roaming quality of service (QoS)
Supported the implementation of preferred and/or discount roaming partner agreements
Coordinated all commercial launches with engineering and billing teams
Maintained CWC’s IR21s, Opdata, and IOT documents
Managed migrations and implementations for SS7 signaling, NRTRDE, Roaming Hubs, LTE Roaming services, HLR, SMSC, SGSN, MSC, DNS servers, and more
Worked on the acquisition transition for AT&T PR/USVI and Telefonica Costa Rica
International Roaming & Interconnect Manager
CCT Global Communication
01.2006 - 01.2011
Developed and executed the company’s GSM/CDMA roaming strategy
Maintained company information on GSM Info center and CDMA Wikki
Negotiated GSM and CDMA Roaming Agreements
Managed Test SIMs, CDMA Test phones, and execution of IREG and TADIG Testing
Scheduled and executed commercial launches
Built and maintained relationships with roaming partners and service providers
Managed interconnect and termination rates, and reviewed interconnect agreements
Roaming Assistant
CCT Global Communication
01.2004 - 01.2006
Assisted the Roaming Manager with daily tasks, preparing roaming documents, managing Test SIM cards, and completing IREG and TADIG testing
Supported the launch of GSM and CDMA roaming services