Sadaris Rhodes

Results-driven Engineer with over 25 years of Strategic Telecommunication Network Design and Planning. Engineering abilities are enhanced by experience, education, and strong technical skills in the fields of Telecommunications Networking, Project Management. Lead engineering manager with detailed knowledge of the following technologies: Sonet Rings, DWDM Rings, ATM, Ethernet LAN services, Video services, DS3, DS1, and Wireless services. Working knowledge of LAN/WAN, MPLS, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VoIP and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).

• Verizon Excellence Award Nominee for 2003 and 2004.
• Dukenet Ricky Marshall Award Winner 2014

• Datafield, Charlotte, NC, Network Design Engineer 5, 01/2022, Present, Responsible for designing PDG's for the EDNA project for Charter Communications., Responsible for circuit redesigns and updates in Granite., Responsible for updating project information in ENID., Tasked with verifying CLLI code information in InCUR., Creating DFR tickets in Gearbox to order parts., Adding shelves to IP control and obtaining IP addresses., Decommissioning 10G circuits in Granite and creating a CBO ticket to reclaim the wave.
• Brooksource, Charlotte, NC, Network Design Engineer 3, 03/2021, 12/2021, Responsible for designing PDG's for the EDNA project for Charter Communications., Responsible for circuit redesigns and updates in Granite., Responsible for updating project information in ENID., Tasked with verifying CLLI code information in InCUR., Creating DFR tickets in Gearbox to order parts., Adding shelves to IP control and obtaining IP addresses., Decommissioning 10G circuits in Granite and creating a CBO ticket to reclaim the wave.
• Datafield, Charlotte, NC, Sr.Network Design Engineer, 05/2018, 11/2020, Responsible for designing, deploying, and managing the LAN/WAN network infrastructure; ensuring the stability, fault tolerance, and scalability of the network., Responsible for developing network solutions to maintain network efficiency., Configuring, servicing and supporting network equipment both active and passive for the core and edge networks., Project managing project requirements including the scope, cost, scheduling and testing to ensure everything falls within the allocated time and budget., Tracking all equipment RMA's and ensures that the proper levels of spares are in inventory., Mentoring other Engineers in the key elements of networking systems and provide technical support when needed.
• Spectrum, Charlotte, NC, Sr. Network Design Engineer, 09/2014, 05/2018, Responsible for designing, deploying, and managing the LAN/WAN network infrastructure; ensuring the stability, fault tolerance, and scalability of the network., Responsible for developing network solutions to maintain network efficiency., Configuring, servicing and supporting network equipment both active and passive for the core and edge networks., Project managing project requirements including the scope, cost, scheduling and testing to ensure everything falls within the allocated time and budget., Tracking all equipment RMA's and ensures that the proper levels of spares are in inventory., Mentoring other Engineers in the key elements of networking systems and provide technical support when needed.
• DukeNet Communications, Charlotte, NC, Sr. Transport/Design Engineer, 09/2008, 2014, Responsible for the design, engineering, implementation, and maintenance of the DukeNet Telecommunications network., Responsible for communicating with the Systems Architect Engineer to ensure an accurate understanding of network architectures and capabilities, as well as identify potential risk for the network., Work with Project Manager to ensure that the customer FOC dates are met., Interface with the OSP group to ensure that new cell sites are built back to the DukeNet network., Prepare job packages for technicians in order for field work to be performed., Issue Method of Procedure documentation for Network Operations approval., Working with various Telecommunications and Power Companies regarding the utilization of their fibers in various markets., Creating Bill of Materials to order equipment for various projects., Present Statement of Work (SOW) documents for approval., Request system information for Network Identification and System numbers., Submit site commission information to Network Operations., Create system ring drawings., Hand off packages to Transport Engineers and support them during test and turn up., Assist installation technicians in maintenance window work when needed.
• ONUG Communications, Charlotte, NC, OSP Engineer, 08/2007, 09/2008, Responsible for deploying Broadband Remote Terminals and DSLAM cabinets for AT&T in the Southwestern Region., Responsible for designing routine and site specific outside plant work orders for copper and fiber optic deployment., Providing Quality Assurance for engineering prints., Submitting municipal and state construction prints., Project managing the entire installation process., Coordinating the design layout., Responsible for provisioning new subdivisions with fiber in the loop facilities by placing ONU's.
• Verizon Communications, New York, NY, Lead Network Engineer / Project Manager, 08/2000, 2007, Responsible for providing in-depth engineering and business knowledge to ensure efficient design and management of fiber optic facilities to improve network reliability for Sonet, DWDM, Wireless, and Video Services., Responsible for engineering, construction, and project management of Sonet Ring Projects to provide services ranging from OC192 Rings to T1 services for the Southern and Central Manhattan Market Area., Recommend, develop, submit, and manage proposals for outside plant work orders ranging from $50,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 budgets., Manage several large fiber optical rings for customers in the Telecommunications, Banking, and the Health Industries., Secure capital funding for engineering districts with detailed financial analysis on forecasted expenditures, financial objectives, and actual performance percentages., Review Network Engineering prints for quality and accuracy before prints are released to the field for construction., Perform Right-of-Way and Easement negotiations., Collaborate extensively with customers to identify needs.
• Verizon Communications, New York, NY, Outside Plant Engineer, 07/1996, 08/2000, Designed work prints for constructing and maintaining copper and fiber optic facilities for residential and business customers in the Southern Manhattan Market Area., Applied new technological systems (i.e. multiplexers, TR-303 and TR-008 digital loop carriers) based on customer needs utilizing the 5E and DMS switches for POTS customers., Recommended, developed, submitted and managed proposals for outside plant estimate and routine cases estimated up to $500,000., Verified client satisfaction by assuming the role of the central point of contact.