Allen Powell

acr7ke@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-**** linkedin.com/in/allenpowell

Professional Summary

Experienced and resourceful Engineering Leader with 20 years as a problem solving and solutions oriented leader. Equally effective leading a team or performing as an individual contributor, my focus has been in wireless networks in both core and access capacities. Developed skills and strengths including:

Experience

ERICSSON/NORTEL, Leawood, KS March 2008 - December 2014 3G Network Engineering Leader, Sprint Account

Important:

Lead a team of 15 Engineers located locally, remotely and GSC Mexico in a highly matrixed cross functional team reaching out to other teams as necessary to complete tasks - includes all aspects ofcareer planning, performance reviews and salary planning

Serve as the prime interface for Engineering Services and Deployment for Network Advantage and Network Vision, interfacing with key Sprint teams such as PM, Network Design and Switch Network Planning and Ericsson Sales, CTO, PM and product Teams

Perform Network Planning, Pre-sales business case and Implementation for CDMA and EVDO (Airvana & EEGS) networks for multiple Legacy CDMA Bulk Buys (47-MTX, 76- BSCs) and Network Vision (14 Cores and 66 BSCs)

Perform Analysis for Capacity Breakpoint and Growth Plans, Performance, and Risk Mitigation

Define Processes and Standards for local and GSC teams – Worked with Sprint to define CIQ, Test Ops and NRM processes for the Network Vision project

Management of all Engineering functions and Deliverables for quality and timely delivery with periodic deliverable tracking and application of lessons learned

Trusted Client Interface

Diverse Team Leadership

Project Management

Deployment Tracking

Resource Planning

Process Development

Hardware Deployment

Feature Implementation

● Network Design

● Network Modelling

● Analysis

o Capacity Planning

o Network Performance

o Business Case

o Risk Mitigation

o Sensitivity/Feasibility

NORTEL, Irvine, CA 2005-2008

Network Engineering Manager, Verizon Wireless West Region Account

Managed six direct reports including all aspects of career planning, performance reviews and salary planning

Performed all aspects of CDMA network planning, Pre-sales, design for 11-MTX, 20-EBSC, and ATM ISSHO Networks including standardization of logical and physical interfaces with a high level of customer interaction.

Performed Capacity Analysis and Recommendations and presented to the customer quarterly

NORTEL, Irvine, CA 2001-2005

Senior Network Engineer, Verizon Wireless West Region Account

Multiple MTXs and EBSCs for planning, deployment, and growth

Integration of new MTXs and EBSCs

NORTEL, Richardson, TX / Irvine, CA 1998-2001

Senior RF Engineer

Supported Airtouch (Verizon) CDMA Deployment (5-MTXs & 7-BSCs)

Produced RF System Designs for Quoting Purposes

Basic BTS Design

CDMA RF Optimization

In-Building DAS Design

MONTE R. LEE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Oklahoma City, OK 1994-1998 RF Engineer

Cellular System Feasibility and Propagation Studies

RF network design and implementation (including site selection)

Microwave transport system and path design and implementation

Business Case Analysis

STATEWIDE ELECTRIC INC, Oklahoma City, OK 1981-1992 Journeyman Electrician

Commercial New Construction and Office Tenant Finishes

Troubleshooting and Maintenance for Restaurants, Office Buildings, etc

Residential

Signage, Parking Lot and Outdoor Lighting

TRAINING:

Six Sigma Greenbelt

SPIN Training

LTE/EPC Signaling and Overview

EDUCATION:

Oklahoma State University,

Stillwater, OK

B.S. Electrical Engineering.

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