NIGEL RICHARDS

**-** **** ****** ********* C*

Astoria, New York 11103

+1-929-***-****

acxsi4@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE :

To obtain a position in an organization in the Information Technology or Cyber Security Department as a Project or a Program Manager.

EXPERIENCE

Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Consultant Program Manager (May 2016 – Aug 2016)

Managed a suite of internal projects and an external vendor Ericsson in its FULL STACK OSS/BSS

Conducted weekly and bi-weekly meetings for related projects in the program as well as coordinated program activities

Improved project performance and brought project closer to completion

Developed program plan and maintained risk matrix and program timelines

Catalogued program cost and program variables and aligned key deliverables with the vendor

Administered closure of system integration testing (SIT)

Private Consultant, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago (July 2015 – May 2016)

Offered services for small companies comprising of IT, data center and cloud services

Managed network traffic, network KPI’s and fault management

Planned OPEX and CAPEX in order to provide unique business intelligence

Worked closely with owners in deployment of network infrastructure in their small business

Provided database analysis and systems analysis for database and firewalls for small or medium business entities

Furnished network optimization and forecasting for future needs

Ericsson Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica

Advanced Engineer (Jun 2012-Jul 2015)

Played key role in the design and rollout of new projects

Bill Of Quantity (BOQ) review of after solution sale to request rollout material

Conducted in-building site survey

Furnished solution audit post sales and installation

Supervised Authorized Service Providers

Made important strategic decisions to increase sales and formulate solutions.

Approved drawings and design plans in all the various stages of Ericsson’s design

Helped in all departments when the need arises

Used connections to strengthen companies position

Obtained Ericsson Certificate in 144 online courses.

Caribbean Communications Company Limited (CCCL) a member of the One Caribbean Media Group, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Senior Broadcast Engineer (Jun 2011 - Jun 2012)

Managed IT networks and troubleshot network issues

Managed company equipment such as remote site transmitter local IT user equipment switches and routers

Planned maintenance schedules and prepare service orders for equipment

Played a key contributor in resolving high VSWR on transmitter radio and other technical issues on site

Concepts and Services Co. Ltd., Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Electrical Engineer (Sep 2010 – Mar 2011)

Worked on engineering team for British Gas Company as an electrical and instrumentation engineer commissioning a Wet Gas Meter

Worked as an engineering auditor on a gas refinery in Petrotrin Trinidad and Tobago

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Lead Radio Frequency Engineer (Sep 2009 – Sep 2010)

Developed and executed complete TSTT WiMAX operation and enhanced personnel performance

Interacted with various contractors and customers on matters regarding network issues

Trained and supervised various contractors

Analyzed and resolved network issues in various engineering departments: Wireless,

Optical & Data Communications

Worked on an initiated Telesur GSM replacement in Surinam

Served as Solutions Engineer

Worked with solution team to provide suitable integration and upgrade procedure for TELESUR. As they search for suitable replacement for the provider Nortel.

Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B), New York, NY

Design Engineer (May 2007 - Dec 2007)

Collaborated on electrical power system designs and information technology designs.

Worked on projects which were in the following phases of design and development:

1.Schematic Design

2.50% and 100% Design Document

3.Construction Document

Worked on fast-paced and deadline oriented projects for the following major companies:

1.Bank Of America:

Assisted IT Framework designers in the implementation and coordination of approved designs. Co-coordinated information technology team designs against architectural constraints

Implemented design changes utilizing AutoCAD and documented addendums to current designs

2.Goldman Sachs:

Utilized AutoCAD software to design electrical specification and power designs for a two floor kitchen such as power outputs for various heavy machinery such as walk-in-fridges

Created excel models used to represent power usage for all the equipment

Implemented New York City codes for wiring electrical appliance utilizing AutoCAD drawings

3.Silverstein Properties at The World Trade Center:

Implemented Electrical System design previously created in AutoCAD

Designed emergency fire system using AutoCAD in accordance with New York City Fire Department building codes and regulations as stated

Replied to RFI documents

Coordinated with electrical, mechanical and structural engineers to ensure that the proper allowances were made for the successful installation of approved designs

4.Baha Mar

Implemented and designed information technology system designs utilizing AutoCAD

Coordinated with structural, mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure allowances were made for the implementation of my designs

Documented changes to information technology system in addendums

EDUCATION

University of Maryland University College, Upper Marlboro, MD (2016 – 2017):

oMasters of Science in Cybersecurity Policy

University of Maryland University College, Upper Marlboro, MD (2014 – 2016):

oMasters of Science in Information Technology with focus on Telecommunication Management

New York Institute of Technology, New York City, NY (2004 – 2008):

oBachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

School of Business and Computer Sciences, Trinidad (2011)

oCertificate in Project Management (PMP): PMI 1883537

School of business and Computer Sciences, Trinidad (2000)

oCertificate: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MCSE (MCSE 2000)

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) (2015 – Present)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer (IEEE) (2005 – Present)

Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) (2015 – Present)

Project Management Institute (PMI) (2015 – Present)

Caribbean Students Association President (2005)

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