Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer III - Network Field Assurance
Verizon Wireless
03.2011 - 12.2023
Responsible for the on-site integration and activation of new service that includes macro cells, macro cell capacity additions, in-building and distributed antenna systems, and network facilities, including post integration drive test data collection and E911 verification.
Analyze sites on a sector / cell site level using network tools to determine if any interference is present. Test drive with spectrum analyzer and made contact with individuals as needed to resolve interference issues.
Analyze sites on a sector / cell site level using network tools to determine if any PIM or VSWR is present. Diagnose, troubleshoot, resolve issues onsite with use of PIM Analyzer and work with vendors to resolve tower top problems using a bid/PO process to ensure fair pricing.
Responsible for special event COLT deployment, integration, and activations.
Troubleshoot and diagnose dark fiber problems using OTDR testing and other related fiber test gear.
Perform maintenance on all base station and transmission equipment located at sites.
Maintain accurate inventory of test and base station equipment and associated spares and updated daily logs as needed.
Communications Support
Associated Bank
04.2007 - 03.2011
Coordinate telephony outage resolution to achieve minimum downtimes and service level agreements.
Manage corporate wide mobile phone account.
Facilitate communication between end user, help desk, internal telecom support and external service vendors for new installations, service issues and move/add/change requests.
Create accurate documentation and records of downtime and installation notes in event of emergency outages.
Maintain floor plans, jack numbers and vendor coordination.
Train colleagues on new mobile devices, telecommunications systems and technology.
Coordinate and terminate low voltage cabling projects as necessary.
Switch Technician
Sprint
09.2000 - 04.2007
Coordinate all cell site T1 and switch OC3/OC48 trunk outage resolution to achieve minimum downtimes and service level agreements.
Test and turnup new cellsite T1's and switch trunks.
Install and program new SBS/CDS switch equipment as needed.
Upgrade/patch network elements as new software loads are released. Order software licenses as needed.
Maintain billing and network system backups.
Maintained outage and impairment logs for the cell sites homed off switch to identify patterns of service degradation.
Assist with field tech tasks and train colleagues on new features and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer And Information Sciences
Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI
12.2016
Associate of Arts - Computer Networking
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
12.2001
Skills
OTDR
RF Interference
PIM testing
Fiber Optics
Microwave Transmission
CAT6
Ciena
Fujitsu
System Troubleshooting
Timeline
Engineer III - Network Field Assurance
Verizon Wireless
03.2011 - 12.2023
Communications Support
Associated Bank
04.2007 - 03.2011
Switch Technician
Sprint
09.2000 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Computer And Information Sciences
Carrier Support & API Analyst at Verizon Wireless (formerly TracFone Wireless)Carrier Support & API Analyst at Verizon Wireless (formerly TracFone Wireless)