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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jeremy Nicola

Jeremy Nicola

Engineering Executive
Castle Rock,CO

Summary

Experienced engineering professional skilled in service delivery, design, architecture, and construction. Proven track record in maintenance of communication networks, cloud architecture, and data core management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Network Engineering

Charter Communications
08.2018 - Current
  • Manage engineering staff involved in the design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of product delivery platforms.
  • Direct business processes and optimize operational controls
  • Provide overall direction for all areas of engineering support for voice, video, data core, and IT.
  • Develop virtual networks and cloud architecture for core lab
  • Responsible for compliance with company engineering standards, policies and procedures
  • Participate and lead in RFQ/RFP process with prospective vendors.
  • Plan core design in compliance with industry and internal standards
  • Development and management of SOW, SLA, and KPI’s to ensure service delivery
  • Manage relationships with vendors and boundary partners from other verticals (Planning, Engineering, Operations, Transport)
  • Manage physical operations of data center.
  • Contribute to planning and execution of annual budget

Sr Director Core Network Engineering

Atlantic Tele-Network
05.2011 - 04.2018
  • Service delivery for entities under the Atlantic Tele-network portfolio for all partnerships and joint ventures.
  • Network Planning for CDMA/4G/LTE and cloud architecture/design
  • Train and supervise Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel
  • Lead RFP with vendors and service providers
  • Engineering of all voice and data core in compliance with 3GPP standards
  • IoT planning and customer trial execution
  • Development and management of SOW, SLA, and KPI’s to ensure service delivery
  • Leadership and employee development
  • Developed and present business plans for HLR, LTE, and DRA hosting.
  • Lead the RFP vendor selection, design requirements, and implementation for all core engineering platforms
  • Develop transport and core requirements for LTE architecture
  • Designed backhaul and core network to support fiber to the cell (FTTC)
  • Manage relationships with 911 clearinghouse provider (Intrado)
  • Plan and manage annual capital budget requirements to support network growth and maintenance

Director Network Engineering and Planning

Verizon Wireless
09.2004 - 05.2011
  • Partner with HQ and Area teams to develop annual Strategic Project plan and develops, manages, and tracks all expense and capital spending toward those deliverables.
  • Provide direction in execution of capital plan and develop contingency plans as required.
  • Work with Vendor, Construction, RF, and Transport teams to develop engineering plans and build project timelines for equipment and software delivery.
  • Direct all aspects of new cell site construction and implementation
  • Lead Transport, construction, and operations in database work, testing, and turn-up of fiber to the cell.
  • Coordinate with all network teams and vendors to deploy next generation technology (LTE/4G)
  • Direct design, construction, and implementation of In-building/DAS systems.
  • Manage all aspects of design and delivery of fixed net and data systems. Coordinate the software loads and upgrades in all platforms
  • Track all network related expense projects and Provide reports
  • Developed consolidated reports for all aspects of network build plan and provide regular updates to regional executive team and VP of Network.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Manager-NOC/Translations, HQ

Sprint PCS
10.1998 - 09.2004
  • Manager-Translations, HQ
  • Principle Engineer/Supervisor, HQ
  • Sr. Engineer-WIN/SS7 Development and Technical Support
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Education

M.B.A. -

Baker University
Overland Park, KS

B.S. Management - undefined

Baker University
Overland Park, KS

Electrical Engineering -

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Skills

  • Effective relationship management
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Strategic decision-making

Certification

  • Cisco CCNA
  • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6]
  • Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers
  • Mobile Communications Network Signaling and KPI training ZTE
  • LTE configuration Training ZTE
  • NetAct Training Nokia
  • Lucent product line (7705/7750, 7210)
  • Ciena OC-A Optical Administrator
  • Juniper Networks Operations

Timeline

Director Network Engineering

Charter Communications
08.2018 - Current

Sr Director Core Network Engineering

Atlantic Tele-Network
05.2011 - 04.2018

Director Network Engineering and Planning

Verizon Wireless
09.2004 - 05.2011

Manager-NOC/Translations, HQ

Sprint PCS
10.1998 - 09.2004

B.S. Management - undefined

Baker University

M.B.A. -

Baker University

Electrical Engineering -

Iowa State University

Training

  • Cisco CCNA [not current]
  • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6]
  • Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers
  • Mobile Communications Network Signaling and KPI training ZTE
  • LTE configuration Training ZTE
  • NetAct Training Nokia
  • Lucent product line (7705/7750, 7210)
  • Ciena OC-A Optical Administrator
  • Juniper Networks Operations

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