Farouk Zeineddine

Sylmar, CA *****

ac1s7g@r.postjobfree.com 818-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/farouk-zeineddine

Director of Engineering Development

Small Cell & Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)

Consistent performer with strong track record and positive attitude. Proven capacity to handle assignments under high pressure. Recognized as effective and motivational team player with consistent track record in delivering bottom-line results, improving customer satisfaction and developing strong community relationships. Results-oriented program manager specializing in In-building projects. Eager to accept new challenges and responsibilities to capitalize on extensive telecommunications industry experience. Bilingual in English and Arabic, and proficient in French.

Areas of Expertise

Bids & Proposals Telecommunications Engineering Technical Services

Client Management Project Management Network Deployment

Network Design & Network Integration and Implementation

Professional Experience

ALCATEL-LUCENT NOKIA, (All Regions US and Canada) 1997 to Present

In-Building Small Cell DAS Solutions Manager 2005 to Present

Proven track record in wireless telecommunications industries, including major commercial network operators, wireless equipment manufacturer, government agencies, and enterprise customers. Product line management, and technical services business development background with in-depth knowledge of in-building DAS and Multi-standard small cell wireless Solutions. Worked with small cell and distributed antenna system vendors, including Corning MobileAccess, ADC, LGC, Tyco, TE, Andrew, CommScope, CSI, RFS, PowerWave, and Axell Wireless.

Conducted management training in effective interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, how to coach and discipline employees, documenting and terminating employment relationships.

Developed corporate engineering standards and best practices for capacity enhancement planning and implementation at sports stadiums and arenas, special events, and high traffic venues, helping Nokia to win about $2.2M in new business.

Managed in-building wireless solution survey, design, installation and commissioning for all carriers, including Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, generating over $15M last 3 consecutive years.

Supported implementation of hundreds of neutral host DAS network for Verizon Wireless (VZW) and ATT.

Implemented 800+ small cell projects for ATT, increasing market share.

Designed high traffic venue solution services proposal to ATT Mobility.

Provided comprehensive bid management support to account team in answering RFP, RFQ, and RFI issued by VZW, ATT, TMO, Sprint and other major accounts.

Preparation of all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows.

Maintained profit/loss accountability for each project – including job cost controls and took proactive measures to meet or beat budgeted costs

Reviewed offers submitted, ensuring all were in line with company policies and guidelines.

Directed recruitment process of key employees and selection of consultants and outsource-vendors, creating strategic team to better serve clients.

Managed teams working on different programs, smoothing out any areas of possible conflict.

Evaluated timely performance of different teams, including Fiber/equipment installation and RF working on project and documented progress, managing deadlines.

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Assisted engineers in documenting project designs and making changes as needed, expediting production.

Executed all programs within established time period and complied, meeting defined standards.

RF Practice Manager Bid & Proposals Lead 2003 to 2005

Managed launch of Verizon Wireless EVDO Network and 3G1X nationwide. Participated in all on-site customer meetings, and covered more than 400 phone customer meetings in past 3.5 years.

Helped create and sell over $25M in services over 3.5 years.

Identified viable solutions for revenue generation on each and every offer by proactively working with other team members and account executives, leading and implementing solutions to many obstacles faced on each Verizon Wireless project.

Devised number of up-scope opportunities and worked very creatively, ensuring business service deals were closed in each and every market.

Recognized potential problems in customer environment and suggested solutions before problems occurred, including recommendation of new products or services.

Optimized and created all of EVDO RF for Verizon Wireless Scope of Work (SOWs), learned about new products, developing and modifying SOW as needed for smooth introduction of product.

Prepared proactive proposals to customer, positioning Lucent offers as solution to customer critical issues.

Technical Manager, RF Engineering Center 1999 to 2003

Managed group of 29 engineers in turnkey project to design, deploy and optimize over 1600-cell sites in 19 different markets for Cricket (Leap Wireless).

Upgraded 3G1X for Alltel in Cleveland Ohio and Tampa, FL, improving overall product performance.

Delivered Sprint PCS deployment in Los Angeles market, leading to 1500 cell sites that were optimized and launched in less than 6 months.

Additional Relevant Experience

ALCATEL-LUCENT / NOKIA (Continued)

Lead RF Engineer (Optimization and Design)

WIRELESS FACILITIES INC., Richmond, VA

RF Consultant

NORTEL, Miami, FL

RF Design

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles, CA

Options: Communication and Computers

Technical Skills

Computer Software:

Surround, Price Tool, Salesforce, MapInfo, LDAT Tool, SPAT Tool, CE4, iBwave, Grayson WMS Tool, CAIT Tool, Qualcomm DM, UNIX, Microsoft Office

Professional Associations

Contributing Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)

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