Engineer Engineering

DARRYL D JONES

Sachse, TX ***** Cell: 214-***-**** ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/darryldjones/

SUMMARY

Accomplished Telecommunications Engineer with over 20 years of experience in full development and deployment of network designs, planning, implementation, testing, optimization, expansions and analysis of wireless 3G/4G/LTE/VoLTE networks. Proficient in the coordination of s/w upgrades, hardware expansion, configuring, testing and troubleshooting key network element for both ACCESS and CORE componects. Effective at proactively analyzing systems and providing resolutions.

SKILLS

Sound understanding in the basic principles networking engineering basic principles.

Knowledge and Certified in TCP/IP, OSFP, BGP, and MPLS/VPN protocols.

Knowledge of Redback SE1200, Passport 8600 routers, Nortel VOIP/PBX switches.

Basic provisioning knowledge of CISCO routers and switches.

Proficient at creating and updating network configuration documents.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Wireshark

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging technical position that will allow me to continue practicing and expanding my skill set in either a technical support or Project management position. I am also accepting of position in field that I have yet to work in.

EXPERIENCE

Solution Engineer, Ericsson Inc. (Jan 2010 – May 2014)

Lead Engineer responsible for the end-to-end management of Sprint’s 3G/4G Network modernization for the South/Southwest markets. Primary point of contact for all issues. Managed, monitored and controlled all engineering schedule and deliverables.

Successfully engineered, designed and analyzed the end-to-end network build out of the 3G and 4G wireless networks consisting of the Packet CORE, EPC/MME/SPGW and the Radio Access Networks (RAN/LTE) in multiple sites. Prime contact for validating and testing SS7 connectivity.

Successfully managed multiple projects by proactively monitoring and controlling engineering deliverables, customer conflicts and communicating issues to key project stakeholder.

Established close relationships with various internal and external groups to make sure projects were completed on time with a high level of quality.

Helped resolve network issues by troubleshooting hardware and IP configuration issues during system integration and turn up.

Sr. Network Engineer, NORTEL Networks Inc. (Jan 2006 – Dec 2009)

Responsibilities involved creating the hardware design, assigning the logical IP Sub-netting designs for 3G CORE, BSC and EVDO equipment with key involvement in the deployment and integration planning for the Sprint South Central region. Supervised the engineering deliverables of Jr. Level engineers. First level support for troubleshooting hardware, software and IP routing issues.

Developed and used close relationship with Sprint’s Project management and engineering staff to acquire key information quickly, resolve conflicts quickly and to keep project on schedule.

Prepared and presented detailed engineering documents, plans, timelines, and project deliverables to installations and integration staff for system build.

Prime contact for generating and validating the Inter Switch Software Handoff (ISSHO) scripts, Logical IP Planning, EVDO and network connectivity between neighboring Base Station Controller (BSC/BTS) and CORE switch.

Sr. Customer Implementation Engineer, NORTEL Networks Inc. (Jun 2001 – Dec 2005)

Functioned as the primary engineering interface to Frontier, COX, XO Communication and Charter Communications and other MSO accounts for the planning, engineering and provisioning of Nortel’s switches providing voice, data and VOIP services.

Analyzed customer system/network forecasting inputs along with Nortel provisioning documents to configure software, hardware, and IP addressing scheme and system parameters per customer’s requirement.

First level point-of-contact for problem resolution, troubleshooting and escalation for the Customer switch techs, Integrators, Project Management, Sales Engineering and Order Management.

Other positions held at Nortel Networks from Jun 1992 - 2001 included:

Engineering Prime (2001)

Sale/Proposal Engineer (1998 – 2001)

Sr. Database/Translations Engineer (1994 – 1998)

Building Studies Engineer (1993 – 1994)

Installation and Commissioning Engineer (1992 – 1993)

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science – Engineering Technology TEXAS A&M University - College Station, TX

Pursuing Master Degree Project Management at Keller Graduate School of Management

Certificates of completion:

• Ericsson Certified Professional – IP Networking •Ericsson Certified IP/MPLS Professional

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