Lesarius Alston
Parker,CO
Summary
Skilled in networking with broad base of experience in technical support and operations. Fast worker able to resolve problems quickly, delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. Very knowable about wireless telecommunications procedures and equipment with a security mindset.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead RAN Integration Engineer
Dish Wireless
05.2022 - Current
- Lead team of 8 Engineer's
- Provide Support for 5G O-RAN Systems including RU, DU, CUCP, CUUP, CSR and VM related issue's.
- Assist Field Engineer's in troubleshooting cell sites, and Router connectivity
- Transport Layer support, with Fiber vendor's and LDC's.
- Implement Upgrades and flow control
- Upgrade various 5G equipment such as Cisco Router, DU, Vm's and Radio units.
- Design & Create MOP's (method of procedures) to share with team/company
- Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes. via Ticket system
- Troubleshoot complex Dark Ring connectivity for cisco routers at LDC's.
- Worked in Kubernetes environment
- Provided network support services for devices such as RU, DU, CUCP, CUUP, CSR and VM related issue's.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex RAN issues for implementation.
- Use of applications such as Samsung USM, Vmware, Mavenir CMS, AWS, TCA, Vsphere.
Jr LTE Network Engineer
West Central Wireless
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Install, configure and troubleshoot network telecommunications equipment for over 90 cell sites for mobile technologies 2G,3G, 4G LTE.
- Install power distribution units and physical hardware performed system patches, service packs, hot fixes for Cisco, Fortinet, Alcatel Lucent,Juniper router's, switches
- Meet with third parties to discuss Service level agreements and adhere to data privacy laws
- Respond to network alarms 24/7
- Provide high availability of cell service for cell sites, while coordinating with law enforcement for 911 services
- Troubleshoot weak service area's with spectrum analyzer and reviewing logs, and work with team to resolve issue
- Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure.
- Ran cabling and installed data drops for new node installations.
- Worked with outside vendors for fiber installations and service.
- Use of ticketing system to keep track of customer's issue's.
- Ensure physical security around information systems
Wireless Network Installer
West Central Wireless
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair the wireless internet equipment in, on, and through homes, offices.
- Configure SOHO router's to customer preferences for business and residential, while also providing security.
- Climb Heights up to 40 feet, while carrying 40lbs of equipment
- Use of ticketing system to resolve customer issue's.
- Promoted to Jr Network Engineer within company
Restaurant Manager
Sonic Drive -inn
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales
- Managed 45-person team of cooks and back of house staff.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miles High School
Miles, TX05.2013
Howard College
San AngeloAssociate of Applied Science -
Western Governor's Univeristy
Millcreek Utah10.2020
Skills
- Knowledgeable of routing protocol's
- Security mindset
- Work in fast paced environment's
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Natural leader
- Telecommunications installation and configuration
- Network support (on site and via email or phone calls)
- Use Linux (ubuntu, parrot OS, redhat)
- Troubleshooting network connectivity
- Use of forensics and cybersecurity tools ( Splunk, Sn1per, hashcat, nessus ,cuckoo, autopsy, and OSINT applications)
- Experience in SQL, Cisco CLI, Barracuda firewalls, python coding, AWS cloud services
Certification
- Comptia A+
- Comptia Network +
- Comptia Security +
- Google IT Support
- AWS Solution's Architect ( in Progress)
References
Bobby Jack Bell 325-212-1888
(Sonic Regional manager West Texas)
Ernest Reyes (325)-656-6996
(Systems Technician Supervisor)
Jesse Stinnet (325)-234-8409
(Wireless Network Technician Supervisor)
Kevin Young
(325-234-8556)
Steve Jahr 5G Operations Manager
(729-290-4219)
Timeline
Lead RAN Integration Engineer
Dish Wireless
05.2022 - Current
Jr LTE Network Engineer
West Central Wireless
11.2019 - 05.2022
Wireless Network Installer
West Central Wireless
04.2019 - 11.2019
Restaurant Manager
Sonic Drive -inn
05.2013 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Miles High School
Howard College
Associate of Applied Science -
Western Governor's Univeristy