Manager Engineering

Joseph J. Schroeder

*** ****** *****

Lewisville, TX 75067

972-***-**** (Home) 214-***-**** (Mobile)

ablz6g@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Telecommunications manager with proven success in telecommunication network

model development and process/ procedure development. Excellent problem

solver with the ability to recognize a problem, design the solution, and

build the solution by utilizing and incorporating network and financial

experience with computer, communication, and leadership skills.

EXPERIENCE

Joseph D. Fail Engineering, Bay Springs, MS

7/26/2009 - 8/19/2009

12/7/2009 - 12/23/2009

2/10/2010 - 3/28/2010

Contractor - HSI (High Speed Internet) Expansion - ARRA

For various rural telecommunications entities, provided the following

services for proposed HSI internet expansion projects under the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009:

. Develop engineering and construction schedules.

. Develop summary and detailed construction budgets.

. Write technical specifications and justifications for proposed

networks.

. Provide engineering expertise for the viability of proposed projects

and ensure compatibility with RUS (Rural Utilities Service) databases.

The above activities require the following skill sets: Teamwork, ability

to work long hours under tight schedules, knowledge of utility

scheduling/engineering/construction practices, problem solving abilities,

project management, advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word,

communications and writing abilities.

Verizon, Irving, TX

Manager-Financial Planning & Analysis/Service Costs 2002 - 2009

. Manage a team of employees to design, implement, and manage system

processes and procedures to download, analyze, and integrate key

Legacy system information into the proprietary network model.

. From a systems perspective, investigate, develop, and implement the

most efficient methods of integrating Legacy systems data into

proprietary forward-looking and FTTP (Fiber to the Premise) network

models.

. Design, implement, and maintain a battery of Oracle SQL queries to

interpret and analyze model inputs and outputs.

. Utilizing the outputs of the proprietary network model, coordinate the

efforts of a team of Verizon Cost employees, Verizon Property Tax

employees, and outside consultants to obtain favorable state property

tax rates.

. Provide detailed written documentation of the data downloading,

analysis, and integration processes of the proprietary model.

. Develop and maintain a network of OSP experts to advise on the

development of network data for loop model input.

. Provide a point of contact for loop and special studies not conducted

through the proprietary models.

. Perform managerial duties for one or more employees.

. Provide a focal point to requesting departments for network related

loop data.

. Utilize Mapinfo/TeleAtlas GIS products and data to determine customer

locations and integrate these locations into model tables.

. Provide responses to competitor and Commission data requests

concerning the loop portion of the proprietary loop modules.

. Provide expert witness skills when requested

The above activities require the following skill sets: Leadership,

teamwork, ability to work long hours under tight schedules, knowledge of

utility OSP (outside plant) practices, knowledge of telecommunication

costing and pricing principles, GIS (geographic information system),

advanced problem solving, project management, mathematical concepts,

Oracle SQL database and query, advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word,

basic Microsoft PowerPoint, technical writing, communications/public

speaking.

GTE/Verizon, Irving, TX

Manager-Financial Planning & Analysis/Service Costs 1997-2002

. Maintain OSP network integrity in the loop (copper, fiber, and DLC)

portions of the ICM (Integrated Cost Model)

. Research and develop realistic inputs to the loop portion of the ICM.

. Research and compare actual network parameters to the ICM outputs.

. Respond to requests for all loop and special studies not conducted

through the ICM.

. Provide supervisory responsibility for four employees.

. Provide responses to competitor and Commission data requests

concerning the loop portion of the ICM.

GTE, Irving, TX

Administrator - Cost Model & Methods

1995-1997

. Administer the Loop Technology Model (LTM) and Fiber Optic Model.

. Resolve all costing issues and activities for the states of Arkansas

and Wisconsin.

. Provide an OSP focal point for all costing issues as they relate to

all states.

. Respond to all OSP-related data requests involving the arbitration

process.

. Modify the LTM to provide increased flexibility and the ability to

respond to 'what-if' situations.

. Provision network investment/costs not associated with the LTM, such

as SAL (Special Access Line) and interoffice costs.

GTE, Irving, TX

Administrator-Program Operations Control 1989-1992

. Administer OSP capital budget vs. actual results.

. Gather and analyze data required to assist in budget decision-making.

. Provide a work order system interface among system users, Accounting,

Finance, and IT personnel.

. Develop a thorough understanding of accounting procedures and

practices as they relate to the expenditure and accounting of OSP

capital dollars.

GTE, Irving, TX

Network Planning Administrator 1984-1987

. Identify OSP feeder (copper and fiber) requirements and develop cost-

effective plans to satisfy the requirements. This included cost

comparisons among various methods of facility reinforcement, such as

copper vs. fiber vs. DLC (Digital Loop Carrier) placement.

. Develop plans and OSP projects to implement mandated programs.

. Develop and maintain the system used to monitor OSP feeder fills and

predict exhaust dates.

Other Experience:

OSP Engineer /Project Coordinator - OSP Engineering GTE Southwest

OSP Capital Analysis Program Staff Planner - Network Planning GTE

Southwest

Expense Budget Administrator - Area Finance GTE

Southwest

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology (Electronics

and Telecommunications)

Texas A&M University,

College Station, Texas

Associate of Arts General Engineering

Blinn College,

Brenham, Texas

Pre-MBA studies Business Administration

Angelo State

University, San Angelo, Texas

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