Paul Smith
Heath,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Director offering 34 years of expertise in network architecture. Collaborate with other networking professionals and make sound technical and strategic decisions. Skilled in assessing client needs and developing plans to address these needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
WG1 Architecture Operator Co-Chair
The O-RAN ALLIANCE
Plano, TX
06.2018 - Current
- Managed a global work group focusing on the development of Open RAN architecture and Use Cases.
- Developed Open RAN architectures and Use Cases detail documents released on tri-annual frequency.
- Managed and approved O-RAN demos on a tri-annual frequency.
Director Member Technical Staff
AT&T
Plano, TX
07.2014 - Current
- Managed team of Mobility RAN, Mobility Core, and Cloud architects.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.
- Develop end-to-end architectures and roadmaps.
Lead Member of Technical Staff
AT&T
Plano, TX
05.2011 - 07.2014
- Developed Mobility Packet Core Architecture and Roadmap.
- Worked across organizations to align Packet Core Architecture to the needs of my stakeholders.
Director Product Development
AT&T
Plano, TX
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Oversaw emerging device design and roadmap and coordinated the development and rollout.
- Developed long-range emerging devices and applications roadmap and strategically designed according to market research.
Lead Member of Technical Staff
AT&T
Plano, TX
06.2004 - 07.2009
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Designed and deployed a nationwide cell-based network.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Technology
Champlain College
Burlington, VT10.2023
Skills
- 3GPP RAN and Packet Core architecture expertise
- Open RAN and O-RAN architecture expertise
- Deep Packet Inspection/Protocol Analysis
- Collaborative Team Player and Leader
Technical Skills
- Issue and Resolution Tracking
- Troubleshooting Network Issues
- Network architecture design
- Architecture and design
- Experienced Technical Leader
Timeline
WG1 Architecture Operator Co-Chair
The O-RAN ALLIANCE
06.2018 - Current
Director Member Technical Staff
AT&T
07.2014 - Current
Lead Member of Technical Staff
AT&T
05.2011 - 07.2014
Director Product Development
AT&T
07.2009 - 05.2011
Lead Member of Technical Staff
AT&T
06.2004 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Technology
Champlain College
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