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Michelle Serna

Humble,TX

Summary

Experienced Telecommunications and Network Operations Engineer in Wavelength Services with over two decades of expertise supporting fiber optic, telecom, and large-scale network infrastructures. I specialize in real-time network monitoring, remote troubleshooting, circuit provisioning, and customer support across diverse platforms, including DWDM, SONET, and advanced optical systems. Throughout my career at Lumen (formerly CenturyLink) and now at EZEE Fiber, I have successfully managed critical network operations in fast-paced environments, leading incident management efforts and collaborating with field teams to ensure seamless service delivery. I am passionate about maintaining network reliability, improving operational processes, and supporting customer success. I am highly proficient with tools such as SolarWinds, GUI/CLI network interfaces, and optical equipment from Ciena and Coriant. I bring strong skills in troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and cross-team communication, and I'm always eager to learn new technologies and drive continuous improvements. Now based in Houston, TX, I’m excited to continue growing my career in telecommunications and network engineering, contributing my skills to companies that value service excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

NOC Engineer

EZEE Fiber
Humble, TX
10.2024 - Current

Oversaw large-scale fiber optic network operations in a 24/7 NOC environment.
Identified, troubleshot, and resolved network incidents to maintain service continuity.
Collaborated with field technicians for repairs while managing incidents via SolarWinds.
Executed commands through GUI and CLI, facilitating effective troubleshooting processes.
Compiled performance reports supporting project initiatives and ongoing improvement efforts.

Backbone Infrastructure Augmentation Technician

Lumen
Denver, CO
09.2000 - 09.2024

Performed remote troubleshooting of optical circuits from DS0 to 100G carriers.
Configured and tested optical equipment, including DWDM and SONET platforms.
Altered network elements through GUI and CLI for circuit activation support.
Utilized advanced testing techniques to isolate service issues effectively.
Oversaw customer support to manage escalations while adhering to SLAs.
Worked closely with engineering and field teams to optimize service delivery processes.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Optical Infrastructure, DWDM, SONNET, Ciena...

Lumen
Denver
09-2024

Associates of Fine Arts - Criminal Justice

University Or Pheonix
Online
01.2012

Skills

  • Fiber optic testing
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Time management abilities
  • Task prioritization
  • System monitoring
  • Routing protocols
  • Multitasking
  • Change management
  • Disaster recovery
  • Incident response
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Communication and team collaboration
  • Technical support and assistance
  • Reliability
  • Analytical skills
  • Test specifications
  • Upgrade path design
  • Technical documentation and reporting
  • Effective communication
  • Capacity planning
  • Machine learning

Timeline

NOC Engineer

EZEE Fiber
10.2024 - Current

Backbone Infrastructure Augmentation Technician

Lumen
09.2000 - 09.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Optical Infrastructure, DWDM, SONNET, Ciena...

Lumen

Associates of Fine Arts - Criminal Justice

University Or Pheonix
Michelle Serna