Greg Cisewski
San Diego
Summary
Successful executive with 25+ years of experience in the deployment, upgrade and operation of wireless networks, OSP networks and IT systems. Accomplished Program/Project Manager with demonstrated ability to deliver complex technical projects on time and under budget including three national wireless network deployments, product launches in both the US and EU, numerous system upgrades and process changes. Extensive experience in the development and execution of back office operations including network monitoring and management, tier 1 and tier 2 support, customer service, forward and reverse logistics, sales support, procurement, P&L management and human resources. Demonstrated experienced in process development, deployment, modification and implementation of workflow tools including Salesforce, SharePoint, JIRA, Agile, and Remedy. While with Qualcomm Life developed and executed the quality system for medical devices complying with ISO 13485 and FDA CFR 21 part 820. Expert at network design, operation and deployment of wireless networks including Wi-Fi, LTE CDMA, GSM, WCDMA,UMTS, DAS and small cell.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Staff Project Manager
DISH Network
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Project manager for the deployment of Dish Networks 5G network in the San Diego CA
- Project manage the deployment of Dish Networks 5G network in the San Diego CA including site deployment, power and transport designs
- Develop reporting tools outlining project status, gap analysis, and team/ vendor performance
- Provide project forecasting highlighting potential bottlenecks and schedule improvements
Principal
CisComSki, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Provide OSP design services for the construction and deployment of wireless fiber optic field installations throughout San Diego including:
- Manage the design and construction of multiple fiber installations from customer order to completion ensuring that all design standards, quality and customer SLA and budgets are met
- Review GIS system to determine optimal design based on cost, serviceability, and timing
- Direct A&E firms in the development of design maps for submittal to local jurisdictions for Permits, ROW, and traffic control and construction drawings detailing construction activities, budget and Bill of Materials
- Coordinates with public works personnel, developers, commercial customers, building owners, and utilities on site construction and joint trench projects
- Manage multiple contractors for quality and deliverables ensuring proper execution of fiber build
- Perform site QA ensuring site is built to internal and customer specifications
Project Manager, Engineering Project Implementation
Charter Communications
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Direct the design and installation fiber cell tower backhaul circuits for ATT, Verizon, and T-Mobile throughout several markets in the Northeast and Midwest
Senior Director of Operations
Qualcomm
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Directed Program Managers and Engineers, while providing strategic guidance in managing network design and deployment of next generation LTE based air to ground network; ensuring high-speed wireless internet to commercial / private aircrafts
- Coordinated implementation, modification, and utilization of cross function IT tools
- Ensured achievement of national network deployment launch objectives, by building deployment schedule and creating organizational structure plan to support the deployment
- Enabled favorable national equipment lease rates, through negotiations and in support of the business case for developing and deploying site and equipment plans
Senior Director of Operations
Qualcomm
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: Qualcomm subsidiary delivering one of the first global end-to-end solutions for flexible, scalable and secure in-hospital and in-home medical device connectivity and data integration
- Directed Program Managers, Engineers, and Compliance Managers in operations of 2Net platform, providing M2M wireless connectivity between medical devices and physician portals
- Managed the global deployment and operations of 2Net platform in the United States and Europe and patient trials in Singapore and India
- Lead the development and execution of Qualcomm Life's customer service program, customer training and, technical sales operations
- Developed systems and processes that significantly reduced the new customer onboarding time from greater than 120 days to less than 30 days
- Developed FDA and ISO 13485 processes and procedures to manage all aspects of the product lifecycle including CAPA, Customer Complaint, Traceability and Recall, and Risk Management
- Successfully completed several outside audits with no major findings
- Established forward and reverse logistics processes with the manufacturer and multiple distributors that was FDA medical device compliant
- Developed business analytics system that provided senior management with detailed information on system performance, customer analytics, and trouble management
- Qualcomm subsidiary delivering one of the first global end-to-end solutions for flexible, scalable and secure in-hospital and in-home medical device connectivity and data integration
VP of Operations
FLO TV
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Manage the operation, and maintenance of FLO TV’s national broadcast network covering 200 million covered POPs, in over 100 markets
- Manage the design, acquisition, and construction of all broadcast transmitters nationally
- Develop new transmitter infrastructure for domestic and international deployment
- Manage the forward and reverse logistic chain for consumer devices
- Manage a staff of over 150 personnel including RF engineering, field and switch operations, network engineering, supply chain and site development
- Develop and manage annual capital budget of over $90 million and operating budget of $122 million
- Reduced transmitter site deployment timeline by 50%, by developing and implementing new permitting and zoning process, new site plans, and designing a new modular site configuration
- Improved transmitter reliability 45% and core service availability 24%, by performing ground up evaluation of failure points, and instituting programs to improve each one
Sr VP Engineering
American Messaging
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: American Messaging is the second largest paging service provider in the United States with 1.4 million subscribers and 145 million annual revenue
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of American Messaging’s paging networks throughout the United States including the integration and consolidation of the recently purchased SBC, Verizon and Network Services paging networks
- Ensured avoidance of contractual penalties associated with not meeting project’s strict deadlines, by developing and implementing a plan for timely integration of three separate paging operations involving consolidation of 29 active paging switches into regional switching centers
- Enabled and maintained system reliability and network cost management, after the purchases of SBC and Verizon paging (without the staff and management tools), by building and staffing a Network Operations Center and deploying network monitoring and ticketing / change management systems for field technical staff
- American Messaging is the second largest paging service provider in the United States with 1.4 million subscribers and 145 million annual revenue
VP Engineering and Operations - Midwest
T-Mobile
01.2000 - 06.2006
- Managed the operation, and maintenance of T-Mobile’s PCS networks in the Midwest covering 12 states, 45 million covered POPs, 6500 cell sites, and 3.4 million subscribers
- Managed the design, acquisition, and construction of all cell sites in the Midwest, averaging over 500 sites annually
- Managed a staff of over 300 personnel including RF engineering, field and switch operations, network engineering, and site development
- Developed and managed annual Capital budget of over $250 million and Operating budget of $300 million
- Contributed 45% improved cell site performance (minutes of time in a call between drop calls) by developing and executing new program of processes and procedures to identify issues and improve cell site performance
- Developed new leadership within Company, teaching hundreds of new managers throughout the Midwest how to coach and develop new talent, as a Leadership in Action coaching workshop facilitator
- Received the prestigious “Peak Achievement Award” for building and launching five markets in two years
- Enabled greater reliability and efficiency on a national level, by successfully leading cross-functional team to develop processes and tools for change management, trouble ticket, and customer care management
VP Technical Operations
MobileComm Professionals, Inc
01.1990 - 01.2000
Applications Engineer
Glenayre Electronics
01.1984 - 01.1991
Education
BS - Electronic Engineering Technology
The University of Southern Mississippi
01.1984
Skills
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
- Integration
- Cellular Communications
- RF
- Management
- Strategy
- Wireless Networking
- Networking
- Mobile Devices
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam Preparation, Lynda.com, 11/01/16, 11/30/16, E491AD
- Java Essential Training, LinkedIn, 752D15AC64324A04B9A7EB4C3E7E6431
- JavaScript Essential Training, Lynda.com
Timeline
Staff Project Manager
DISH Network
02.2022 - 11.2023
Principal
CisComSki, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2022
Project Manager, Engineering Project Implementation
Charter Communications
01.2016 - 04.2017
Senior Director of Operations
Qualcomm
11.2013 - 06.2015
Senior Director of Operations
Qualcomm
05.2011 - 11.2013
VP of Operations
FLO TV
10.2007 - 05.2011
Sr VP Engineering
American Messaging
10.2006 - 10.2007
VP Engineering and Operations - Midwest
T-Mobile
01.2000 - 06.2006
VP Technical Operations
MobileComm Professionals, Inc
01.1990 - 01.2000
Applications Engineer
Glenayre Electronics
01.1984 - 01.1991
BS - Electronic Engineering Technology
The University of Southern Mississippi
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