Steve Lamb
Cameron Park,CA
Summary
Accomplished and versatile leader with 35 years of experience, including 29 years in telecommunications operations and engineering
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director-Field Engineering
VERIZON
Folsom, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Designed, built, and commissioned 5G Home Ready Fixed Wireless solutions, including Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) and Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) and the RF Macro Modification (Donor Site). Managed RF, Real Estate, Construction Engineers, Project Manager, and General Contractors in 5 markets (Denver, Portland, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco).
- Established national budget for 25 markets and developed cost estimates for MDU construction and donor real estate/construction costs totaling over $80 million.
- Developed project management milestones for national team to ensure timely project delivery.
- Created process to integrate site surveys into field engineering team, saving $400 per MDU, projecting total savings of $4 million for 10,000 planned MDUs.
Director-Outside Plant Engineering
VERIZON
Lewis Center, OH
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led 60+ member team of employees and contingent workers across nine markets in four states (IN, KY, MI, OH) in designing, engineering, constructing, and commissioning fiber optic infrastructure and optical distribution networks. Managed multiple construction and engineering vendors while partnering with sourcing team to negotiate contracts and pricing, and collaborated with legal and business development on attachment agreements and conduit leasing, ensuring on-time and on-budget deliverables.
- Delivered the most 5GmmW circuits (1938) in the country for the local RAN Team in 2021
- Surpassed Open for Sale terminal targets, delivering over 10,000 terminals against a goal of 7,000, fulfilling national commitment to network leaders despite peer team challenges.
- Identified vendor billing errors across multiple peer groups, correcting transitional splicing invoicing and saving the company over $9M.
Director- Network Engineering
VERIZON WIRELESS
Irvine, CA
01.2013 - 2021
- Commissioned 398 Macro Cell Sites in one year- largest deployment in Verizon history
- Achieved 4G and 5G UWB deployment as only carrier at newly built SoFi Stadium for inaugural season.
- Deployed first 4G/5G Verizon Smart Pole in the country
- Led 90+ member team in real estate, regulatory, equipment engineering, and construction for small cells, macros, and ODAS in SoCal submarket, driving project execution.
- Negotiated rent-free contract for 4G small cell deployment in Newport Beach, securing advantageous terms for Verizon.
Director- Network Engineering
VERIZON WIRELESS
Tempe, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Launched NM6 Market on time and on budget, delivering 140 new sites to expand network coverage.
- Led 50+ member team of employees and contractors in Real Estate, Regulatory, Transport, and Construction for cell sites, in-building/venue, and MSCs, enhancing project execution and collaboration.
- Cultivated relationships with multiple Tribes within Southwest Region, fostering collaboration and support for network initiatives.
- Prepared for Super Bowl 49
Director – Network Operations
Director – Network Operations
Tempe, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Led 92-person team in operation and maintenance of cell sites, in-building/venue solutions, and mobile switching centers across Arizona, ensuring reliable network performance.
- Developed LTE training program for cell and switch technicians, enhancing skills in EBH provisioning/troubleshooting, PIM testing, and data performance.
- Led efforts to establish bonded DS-3 circuits, significantly enhancing regional network capabilities.
Data Planning Manager, West Area
Data Planning Manager, West Area
Bellevue, WA
01.2009 - 01.2011
Switch Engineering Manager
Switch Engineering Manager
Bellevue, WA
01.2007 - 01.2009
Cell/Switch Operations Manager
Cell/Switch Operations Manager
Tacoma, WA
01.2005 - 01.2007
Operations Manager
SUREWEST WIRELESS
Roseville, CA
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Built and maintained 212 PCS cell sites in greater Sacramento, CA, ensuring reliable network coverage. Led team of 7 Field Technicians and 2 Switch Technicians to execute site maintenance and field operations. Oversaw Cell Site and Switching Capital Budget, aligning expenditures with project goals.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives aligned with company goals.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff to improve performance and retention.
Central Office Manager
US WEST/QWEST
Tacoma and Seattle, WA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Oversaw 13 Central Offices in greater Tacoma, WA, ensuring operational efficiency and service delivery. Led a team of 28 Central Office Technicians, coordinating daily operations and maintaining service standards. Directed Central Office in Downtown Seattle, overseeing 8 switches and 30 Central Office Technicians to optimize performance.
Infantry Officer
U.S. Army
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Obtained the rank of Captain. Held positions of increasing responsibility from Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Battalion Liaison Officer, to Assistant Professor of Military Science
Education
Master of Science Management -
Troy State
AL01-1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California at Davis
Davis, CA01-1991
Skills
- Network architecture
- Network Optimization
- Technology Integration
- Project Management
- Change management
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong Communication Skills
Accomplishments
- First Fiber Team in the country to complete all Backhaul connectivity for the initial Core Build (enabling a multi-million dollar capital investment to be fully utilized)
- Deployed first commercial offering of 5G in the country (1 of 4 cities) to include LA Convention Center showcasing being the only Carrier in the world in 2018 with an active 5G Network at Mobile World Congress
- Deployed first 4G Small Cells on Military Installation in the country- enabled Verizon to deploy RF solutions rent-free on all Navy and Marine Installations
- Managed annual capital budgets exceeding $500 million for the past eight years.
- Achieved the lowest cost per GB delivered across the network by increasing dark fiber circuits from 150 to more than 2,100 in three years
Timeline
Director-Field Engineering
VERIZON
01.2024 - Current
Director-Outside Plant Engineering
VERIZON
01.2021 - 01.2024
Director- Network Engineering
VERIZON WIRELESS
01.2013 - 2021
Director- Network Engineering
VERIZON WIRELESS
01.2012 - 01.2013
Director – Network Operations
Director – Network Operations
01.2011 - 01.2012
Data Planning Manager, West Area
Data Planning Manager, West Area
01.2009 - 01.2011
Switch Engineering Manager
Switch Engineering Manager
01.2007 - 01.2009
Cell/Switch Operations Manager
Cell/Switch Operations Manager
01.2005 - 01.2007
Operations Manager
SUREWEST WIRELESS
01.1999 - 01.2005
Central Office Manager
US WEST/QWEST
01.1997 - 01.1999
Infantry Officer
U.S. Army
01.1991 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California at Davis
Master of Science Management -
Troy State