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Project Management, Network Planning, Vendor Management, Budgets

Location:
Stockton, CA
Posted:
May 21, 2017

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Robert Tacas

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Stockton, Ca. 95209

Cell: 209-***-****

Email: ac0e7e@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Statement

Dedicated and hard working telecommunication professional with 37+ years of experience in the field. Lead on cross-functional teams responsible for network implementations of new hardware, software and regulatory mandates impacting up to 130M customers. Experienced in vendor management, contract negotiations, budget management and business case development. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Eager to apply these valuable qualities to any company looking for a hardworking and dedicated employee.

Employment History:

11/11/16- 01/11/17

Costco #725 eComm Depot, Tracy Ca. (Seasonal)

Seasonal position, responsibilities included tasks associated with ensuring customer orders were shipped on time and the quality/quantity met customer expectations. Work environment required the ability to work as a team to meet a common goal. Tasks included unloading products off sleds, conducting Q&A on each customer order, box sealer machine and the loading the merchandise into the truck for shipping.

02/01/16- 08/01/16

Victory Vault and Safe, Stockton, CA USA

Safe Deposit Box Technician (Seasonal)

Responsible for the annual safe deposit box maintenance activities for the CitiBank Corp. in the state of California. Duties included the use of a variety of tools (both specialized and common) to service 8 types of safe deposit boxes. These are boxes that were forfeited by the customer and their keys were not returned back to the bank. Other duties included the interaction with Bank Managers, head bank tellers and other bank employees. All work was performed in close quarters (bank vault) with a bank manager and head teller overseeing the work. Extensive driving required to service all branches in the state.

07/2014- 11/2015

Tektronix Communications, San Ramon, CA USA

Solutions Consultant

Responsibilities included assessing customer needs and market opportunities for

ATT by working with cross functional teams to develop new solutions, support existing solutions and support the execution of comprehensive go-to-market strategies in the network. Managed phases of the solutions product life cycle and for the achievement of the revenue target associated with those solutions.

11/2012- 6/2014

ATT Services, San Ramon, CA USA

Principle, Network Planning & Engineering - Wireless

Network Probes infrastructure planning responsibilities for the Wireless network. Duties include vendor management, economic analysis studies, business case development, annual budget development and budget tracking, develop 3-6 year planning strategies. Team SPOC on cross functional teams defining Strategic Direction and Target architecture in the network Probe Mobility environment.

07/2009 – 10/2012

ATT Services, San Ramon, CA USA

Principle, Network Planning & Engineering – Voicemail Wireline/Wireless

Voicemail infrastructure planning responsibilities for Wire line and Wireless networks. Duties included vendor management, economic analysis studies, business case development, annual budget development and budget tracking, 3-5 year planning strategies. Team SPOC on cross functional teams defining the Strategic Direction and Target architecture in the Wire line and Wireless Voicemail environments.

01/2007 – 06/2009

ATT Services, San Ramon, CA USA

Corporate Manager, Network Planning & Engineering

Local Number Portability infrastructure planning responsibilities for cT (2NCP) and SE (eCS, AIN IP, and LD STP) regions. Strategic Planning role on issues related to wireline/wireless merger activities related to LNP and network consolidation. Vendor management and economic analysis studies. Business Case development, annual budget development and budget tracking. Lead cross functional teams in defining the target architecture to be used across all affiliates for AIN and LNP migration.

07/2000 – 12/2006

SBC Services, San Ramon, CA USA

Corporate Manager, Network Planning & Engineering

Led 13 state team in the planning, development and deployment of the Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) platforms. Lead teams in resolving issues with intricate, wide ranging and diverse scope. Network lead in vendor contract negotiations with multiple vendors. Lead cross functional teams in determining strategic direction for AIN network. Manage network deployment projects to ensure timely project completion, efficient use of resources and appropriate technology. Responsible for ensuring network infrastructure is able to support current and long range goals of the corporation.

12/1997 - 06/2000

Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA USA

Project Manager, Network Planning & Engineering

Project Manage work activities impacting the SS7 network. These network elements include the Signaling Transfer Point (STP), Service Control Points (SCP), Intelligent Service Control Points (ISCP), Network Databases (NDB)for 8XX & LIDB, Customer Contact Services Node (CCSN). Develop and distribute implementation timelines and plans. Provide advice and counsel on planning and implementation of key network strategies. Lead cross functional teams in implementing those strategies. Provide leadership support and direction to Central Office Engineers (COE) and Network Design Engineers (NDE). Vendor Management and escalations where appropriate.

10/1988-11/1997

Pacific Bell, San Ramon, CA USA

Manager, Operator Services

Education:

Franklin High School, Stockton, CA USA

High School Diploma

San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA USA

AA Degree, Sociology



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