COREY M. KOHLER **** Mount Diablo

Concord, CA ***20

Wireless 305-***-****

f5aegr@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

To obtain a Project Manager / Senior UMTS Engineer position in which my skills and experience will greatly enhance company’s success as well as my own personal growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AT&T Mobility (Contractor) 01/10-11/11

Transport Engineering Walnut Creek, CA

• Team Lead for CPDO CAT West (AT&T)

• Manage a small team of Engineers to be sure project timelines and deliverables are met.

• Engineer new CIQ(s) documents for Iub growth on both ALU and Ericsson RNC.

• Developed internal processes to support new SIAD equipment deployment.

• Provide daily update to senior management team on the overall progress of T1 integrations.

• Validate cross connects and MSN/RSP provisioning prior to CIQ submissions.

• Attend weekly executive calls regarding integration progress for assigned markets.

• Manage Granite Inventory changes with the help of BULK update tool.

• Train new employees on IMA/PVP path configurations.

• Manage work orders and work flow via Granite Works.

AT&T Mobility (Contractor) 10/09-01/10

Lead Switch Engineer Phoenix, AZ

• Provisioning of equipment in 532, 1630, 1631 and 1671 DAC in order to support work-orders.

• Test, turn-up and troubleshoot IuB and Abis transport paths.

• Support New Site Build (NSB) as well as rehome projects to help insure targeted due dates are met.

• Perform DSX wiring as need per design.

T-Mobile (Contractor) 04/09-09/09

Transport Engineer Parsippany, NJ

• Evaluate Homer Work Orders to determine appropriate circuit designs for assigned tasks.

• Create new IuB transport paths for new site adds.

• Assigning of RNC/MGW/ATM ports for transport design circuits.

• Produce cut-sheets for BSC/RNC rehomes.

• Build new equipment adds in Granite to support growth including RNC and LCX panels.

• Port mapping of various equipment to support as builds and CIQs.

• Assist in provisioning of both ATM/DAC ports.

• Responsible for validating and updating circuit paths revisions in Granite.

T-Mobile (Contractor) 01/08-04/09

Systems Detail Design and Integration Engineer (Core Networks) Concord, CA

• Alcatel Spatial Call Server (CS) Media Gateway (MGW) Subject Mater Expert (SME) for SDDI CA/NV.

• Work directly with vendor to ensure all hardware failures are addressed prior to Ready For Service (RFS) date.

• Lead rehomes for Northern California Markets assigned markets.

• Review Key Performance Indicators (KPI) directly from Core Network to ensure there is no Service Impact after rehomes.

• Design and executed Alcatel CS/MGW scripts by the means of Command Line Interface (CLI).

• Troubleshoot and repair any hardware and software failures on Alcatel CS/MGW.

• Utilize SS7 trace tools such as K-15 and GeoProbe to help isolate call processing issues.

• Engineered Granite database prior to network deployment.

• Supported Network Validation Testing (NVT) for assigned markets.

• Designed and implemented Inter-Shelf Trunking (IST) for MGW Clusters.

• Engineered diverse OC-3 path for MGW clusters.

• Commissioned Alcatel 5060 MSS CS/MGW in support of first call for UMTS technology (IuCS, IuB).

AT&T Mobility (Contractor) 10/07-12/07

Switch Engineer Miami, FL

• Supported in the testing, acceptance and turn-up of network trunks on new Nortel R4 GSM/MSC.

• Manage translations changes on Nortel R4 D-MSC utilizing CLI Manger for correct data-fill.

• Troubleshoot and repair any hardware equipment failures on Lucent 5ESS, OMP and ECP AMPS/TDMA network nodes.

• Performed the test and acceptance of new transport circuits including OC12, SONET, OC3, DS3 and DS1.

• Perform cross-connect provisioning of new Telco circuits within Tellabs 5500 DACS, to insure all associated hardware is provisioned correctly.

• Access Granite database for all circuit design information including circuit ID and cross connects.

• Help make sure all transport and trunk due dates are met to insure project goals are not missed.

MetroPCS 02/07-10-07

Switch Engineer Miami, FL

• Troubleshoot and repair on all MSC switching equipment include the (2) Lucent CDMA 5ESS, (2) ECP, (2) OMP FX, and the (22) FMM-APs.

• Support in the implementation of 100% IP based cellular network.

• Perform 5ESS and ECP retrofit procedures to ensure successful completion of upgrade.

• Support hardware replacement of Lucent AnyPath voicemail platform

• Performed troubleshooting and translations on Riverstone and Juniper routers related to IPBH

• Assisted Field Engineering team on the maintenance of 3.0 and 4.0B Mod Cell Sites

• Monitor OMP Hourly reports to help maintain a less than 1.25% total blocking rate.

• Performed alarm clearing and hardware fault repairs on Tellabs Titan 5500 & 532 DACS complex

• Help develop and write local maintenance procedures and practices to help maintain optimum network performance.

• Demonstrated the ability to test, turn-up and troubleshoot of transport circuit, including those of DS0, DS1, DS3, and OC192

• Provide technical assistance to the customer service group to help resolve any customer service problems.

• Monitor switch support equipment including generators, HVAC units, battery plant, security and fire suppression systems

• Performed circuit pack replacement and troubleshooting on FMM-AP, 400, 410 and 800 platforms

Verizon Wireless (Contractor) 10/06-12/06

Switch Engineer (Lab) Southlake, TX

• Assist various vendors in the installation and configuration of switching equipment including Lucent and Nortel.

• Configure LAB equipment in order to support various tests and testing of new products and features on Verizon Wireless non-commercial network in the Southlake LAB.

• Analyze and execute vendors MOP to ensure they are valid before deployment to field.

T-Mobile (Contractor) 04/06-10/06

Equipment Engineer Austin, TX

• Responsible for all equipment builds and designs in Granite/Xing database in assigned markets.

• Design and build interconnect transport including OC12/OC3/DS3 paths.

• Worked with local operations teams to help identify specific database issues.

• Audit any new SED for possible LCX assignment conflicts.

• Worked directly with Transport and Facilities Engineers on day-to-day issues.

Cingular Wireless (Contractor) 08/05-03/06

Team Lead Switch Enginee Austin, TX

• Performed the test and acceptance of new transport circuits including OC12, SONET, OC3, DS3, DS1 and DS0.

• Patch cross connects at the OC3, DS3 and DS1 levels while utilizing the Granite database for reference, including new MSC, ATM, BSC and Telco terminations.

• Support Nortel installation team in the integration of two more additional Nortel R4/Meda Gateways.

• The building network trunks, route sets and other tables within the Nortel DMSC network.

• Ran scripting in order to support the turndown and re-homing of entire TDMA/AMPS cell sites onto the Orange AXE 810 MSC Network.

• Assist and support various project managers in the re-homing of the Temple/Waco/Killeen GSM BTS off of Austin's BSCs and onto Dallas BSCs.

• Support local Ericsson UMTS engineers the integration of new, test and turn-up new 3G network at Ben White MSC.

• Perform fault isolation and hardware replacement on Ericsson GSM BSC, including those of IOG 20 and APG 30/ 40 configurations.

• Troubleshoot and repair any hardware equipment failures on Lucent 5ESS, OMP and ECP AMPS/TDMA network nodes.

• Performed alarm clearing and hardware fault repairs on Tellabs Titan 5500 DACS complex.

• Detected and performed fault isolation on Ericsson TDMA/GSM AXE network nodes.

• Performed multiple daily tasks on Alcatel 1630, 1631 and 1671 DACS systems including cross connects, including some hardware growth as well as fault detection and isolation.

• Manage translations changes on Nortel R4 D-MSC utilizing CLI Manger for correct data fill.

AT&T Wireless (Contractor) 10/04-08/05

Switch Technician Austin, TX

• Supported in the testing, acceptance and turn-up of 90% of all network trunks on new Nortel R4 passport GSM/MSC network with no knowledge or training prior to turn-up.

• Lead local technicians on knowledge transfers gained during testing and turn-up of new D-MSC.

• Support local Nortel TAS group on AT&T Wireless standards of practices.

• Perform patch panel connects at the OC3, DS3 and DS1 levels while utilizing the Granite database as reference, including new MSC, ATM, BSC and Telco terminations.

• Worked with SBC local office in the testing of network trunks, by swapping tones, checking continuity, SS7 translation testing.

• Troubleshoot Acculink box issues to insure all hardware was operating as designed.

• Monitored local MSC building alarms, including those of back-up generator network, HVAC system and building security.

• Logged onto OSS application for Ericsson GSM BSC using proprietary WINFIOL application.

• Perform test, troubleshoot and acceptance of any Telecom circuit including but not limited to DS3/STS (SONET), OC3 and DS1 using industry standard testing equipment.

• Tested circuit turn-ups and outages utilizing Acterna NetAnalyst software.

Restoronics of Central Texas 06/02-12/05

General Manager Austin, TX

• Developed a business plan and strategy for small business start-up.

• Owned and operated the day-to-day operations of small business within the disaster recovery industry.

• Gained over 90% of all clients within the first 12 months.

• Successfully launched a start-up business in the insurance recovery industry.

• Trained and managed shop personal on correct cleaning procedures.

• Managed accounts payables and receivables.

• Actively interviewed and screen potential new technical candidates.

Lucent Technologies 12/01-04/02

Network Systems Engineer/SWAT Team Lead Houston, TX

• Implemented and integrated a new TDMA network over existing CDMA and all the associated products for customer (AT&T Wireless).

• Network consisted of (2) complete Lucent 5ESS Autoplex network including over 180 cell sites.

• Managed a crew of 4 engineers in the integration and turn-up of a new wireless voice and network for AT&T Wireless.

• Provided Switch Engineering manager with weekly status and progress reports on new network.

• Worked closely with installation teams to help address any gaps in equipment configuration.

• Trained local switching technicians on TDMA to CDMA network differences..

• Help integrate new MSC onto STP network and establish first call on toy cell.

Lucent Technologies (Contractor) 06/01-12/01

AT&T Wireless Services Switch Integration Engineer Various Locations- US

• Managed a crew of 4 engineers in the integration and turn-up of a wireless voice and data network for AT&T Wireless

• Maintained weekly status reports to both the client and my management team on the progress of network integration.

• Help ensure my team correctly executed and logged CATP (customer all test passed) testing of all MSC nodes.

• Worked directly with switch engineer group to ensure network meet their requirements.

• Verified all TTY/TCIP devices were to customers standards according to WNSNET standard practices

• Cluster tested cell sites to insure all call translation and t1 assignments were correct prior to actual cut night.

• Strong ability and knowledge in translations on the 5ESS, OMP and ECP RC/V forms.

• Supported field personal in the testing and acceptance of cell site T1's.

• Implemented a total of (5) new Lucent 5ESS Autoplex TDMA networks with nearly 1250 cell sites in 4 different states.

Lucent Technologies (Contractor) 04/01-06/01

Movicom-Base Station Integration Engineer Rosario, AR S. A.

• Supported the FOA of Lucent's CDMA Flexant Mod Cell configuration for Customer Technical Support (CTS).

• Lead training and support of local field technicians from Motorola IDEN network onto the Lucent CDMA Autoplex application.

• Help track and documents hardware fault and provided data back to CTS, to help establish fault patterns.

• Educated local support teams on standard Lucent O&M practices.

• Assisted in various knowledge transfers with local field, switching and management personal.

Lucent Technologies (Contractor) 12/00-03/01

AT&T Broadband Services-5ESS Translations Engineer Denver, CO

• Provided Tier II support for customer provisioning issues when department needed additional support.

• Provisioned new line orders using ConnectVU software to ensure all features we correctly activated.

• Trained and supported local provisioning group on provisioning software.

• Help support the client in their provisioning needs in order to meet customer demands.

Lucent Technologies (Contractor) 06/99-11/00

Telefonica España- MSC Team Lead San Juan, P.R

• Managed the commercial implementation of a $350M CDMA Wireless MSC Network, including over 150 cell sites.

• Led training and support of 15 local switching technicians on all of the MSC core network elements with Lucent's Autoplex CDMA system.

• Trained support team on the operation of various transport test equipment including DS3, T1 and SS7 equipment to be sure all circuits met bell core standards.

• Trained local support team on the correct preventive and corrective maintenance practices according to Lucent's guidelines.

• Oversaw the completion of Lucent 5ESS CBT training by local engineers.

• Scheduled and implemented shift scheduling to ensure 24/7 network coverage

• Help support local customer services in identifying provisioning and network issues.

• Worked directly with the other team leads in the sharing and isolation of known problems.

AT&T Wireless 09/98-05/99

Lucent Technical Support Specialist Dallas, TX

• Provided regional network support for the central region in an OMC (Operations Maintenance Center) environment.

• Monitor the network integrity of both switching and RF equipment within a wireless voice and data network for a three state area.

• Perform data collection to help identify alarm and hardware trending.

• Provided Tier II support for Switch and RF field technicians.

• Performed remote testing of T1 circuits for fault isolation or circuit validation testing using Centest Software.

• Used NetCool and NetExpert applications to help detect network faults.

AT&T Wireless 03/96-08/98

Wireless Base Station Technician San Antonio, TX

• Maintained a cluster of 35 sites which including Lucent Autoplex Series I, II, IIm and IImm AMPS, TDMA.

• Performed annual FCC testing of RF radio equipment.

• Effectively ran sweeps on transmission lines and antennas identify lengths and faults.

• Lead technician for all new cell site acceptance to be sure sites were built to design specs

• Performed call testing of voice radio's utilizing UPMOST software feature, including hand-offs, registration, origination, 1k-tone test and the quiet mode.

• Monitored and documented HEH error logs for cell site equipment.

• Support and maintained Alcatel DS3 microwave backbone included DS3 mux, ant sweeps; hardware replacement and oscillator frequency checks.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Certified Technical training in WS5M09 Flexent Package Switch (TRFO/RTO), Lucent Technologies 08/07.

• Certified Technical training in CL5502c Flexent Wireless Networks Mobility Manager ROP, Lucent Technologies 07/07.

• Certified Technical training in CL5110 Flexent Wireless Networks, Lucent Technologies 05/07.

• Certified Technical training in CL5500c Flexent Mobility Server, Lucent Technologies 05/07.

• Certified Technical training in UM950 Wireless DMS Part I, Nortel Networks 12/04.

• Certified Technical training in UM931 Wireless Circuit Core Overview, Nortel Networks 12/04.

• Certified Technical training in UM930 Wireless DMS Overview, Nortel Networks 12/04.

• Certified Technical training in WL9001 GSM System Introduction, Lucent Technologies-04/01.

• Certified Technical training in LTW030 Understanding 3G Wireless Mobile Communications, Lucent Technologies-04/01.

• Certified Technical training in DTT021H PacketStar, PSAX 1250/2300 AC30/60 Installation, Lucent Technologies-04/01.

• Certified Technical training in WS5M01 5ESS DCS Maintenance: System Fundamentals, Lucent Technologies -07/00.

• Certified Technical training in WS5M02 5ESS DCS Maintenance: AM and CNI Hardware Maintenance, Lucent Technologies-07/00.

• Certified Technical training in WS5M03 5ESS DCS Maintenance: CM Hardware Maintenance, Lucent Technologies-07/00.

• Certified Technical training in WS5M04 5ESS DCS Maintenance: SM Hardware Maintenance, Lucent Technologies-07/00.

• Certified Technical training in WS5M05 5ESS DCS Maintenance: Trunk Maintenance, Lucent Technologies-07/00.

• Certified Technical training in WS5M06 5ESS DCS Maintenance: Office Data Base Maintenance, Lucent Technologies-07/00.

• Certified Technical training in WS5M07 5ESS DCS Maintenance: System Analysis, Lucent Technologies-07/00.

• Certified Technical training in TR0510 Transmission Principles, Lucent Technologies-6/00.

• Certified Technical training in CL3800 Overview of Personal Communication Service (PCS) CDMA, Lucent Technologies-6/00.

• Certified Technical training on CA/Sierra Maintenance, Lucent Technologies-4/99.

• Certified Field Technician, AT&T Wireless-12/97.

• Certified vendor training on Series II, Lucent Technologies-12/97.

• Certified Technical training on MDR-5000 Microwave Digital Radio O/M, Alcatel-12/97.

• Certified Technical training on DMX-3003N Digital Multiplex O/M, Alcatel-09/97.

• Certified Technical training on MDR-4000 Microwave Digital Radio O/M, Alcatel-09/97.

• Certified Training on HP8921 Cell Site Test Set for Lucent Cellular Base Station Maintenance, Aligent-02/97.

• Certified Technical training in CL3502 Autoplex System 1000 Series II Cell Site Maintenance, Lucent Technologies-12/96.

• Certified Completion of FTAP-Field Technician Apprentice Program, AT&T Wireless-10/96.

• Certified Technical training in Build a Cell program, AT&T Wireless-08/96.

• Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Electronics Technology, Southwest School of Electronics-01/96.

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