AB
ASAAD BARAZI
Professional Summary
Seasoned Equipment Engineer with progressive engineering expertise and leadership for infrastructure improvement and change capabilities. Technical problem-solver with demonstrated communication skills focused to design, develop and set-up equipment to establish and maintain production processes and achieve business goals. Work History
AT&T Mobility - Sr. Specialist Equipment Engineer
Houston
05/2022 - 07/2023
AT&T - Mobility Tech Specialist
Houston
10/2012 - 05/2022
Conducted technical reviews of current processes and records to proactively identify and correct process and system issues.
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Managed projects from inception to completion (cRAN/Pleaf, LEG-T transport, etc)
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Engineered, designed, and implemented core equipment for over 20 Wireline, and Wireless offices
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Collaborated across multiple organizations and coordinated installation and system maintenance
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Established alternative possibilities and incorporated flexibility to balance costs with benefits to produce unique and cost-effective results.
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Communicated with multiple vendors to ensure proper interface and deployment
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Proficiently reviewed technical documents and provided support to external vendors.
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● Materials management
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
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Managed Data Center (Routers, Switches, Servers, SS7 & 911 equipment), vendors, and contractors
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Plan and implement expansion, reconfiguration, upgrades, and optimization projects for backbone networks.
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ad26mr@r.postjobfree.com
Houston, TX 77024
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaadb
arazi/
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Skills
Project Management Quality
Management RF Equipment Fiber
Optics
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Cisco Data Center Flash Wave IPv4 /
IPv6 Network protocols 5G Firewall
/ IPS knowledge UMTS LTE /
Mobility Technologies Remote
Testing.
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Office Support Tools Analysis
Microsoft Azure Cloud Problem-
Solving
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● Quality Assurance
● Resource Allocation
● Supply Management
Education
The University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
MBA: Business Administration And
Management
The University of Houston
Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science: Electrical, Electronics
Engineering Technologies
AT&T Central Office Operations, GNFO - Telecommunication Tech Specialist
Houston
04/2007 - 10/2012
Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for complex network issues.
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Develop and maintain design documents and technical diagrams for both new and existing network configurations.
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Possess extensive expertise in implementation of ROADM/DWDM technologies.
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Demonstrate deep understanding of DWDM and ROADM systems from various manufacturers, including Ciena and Nokia, with hands-on experience.
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Maintain comprehensive knowledge of OTN, DWDM, Metro Ethernet, and CWDM protocols and industry standards.
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Knowledge of electrical design of medium and low voltage switchgear, rectifiers, backup batteries, transformers, ATS, and generator.
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Performed audits and quality validations and materials management duties including shipping and receiving
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Leveraging ITIL processes to help team achieve their targets successfully
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Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues
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Managed over 30 projects, implemented technology standards, and ensured objectives were met
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● Created culture of proactive and effective problem solving
● Install, troubleshoot telecommunication circuits Maintain building power plants batteries and backup generator operational
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Led team training to improve technical knowledge, including CO's Power Plant.
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Completed troubleshooting and diagnostics telecommunication circuits.
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Guided staff technology use, assisting with troubleshooting and quality control to streamline operations
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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Science: CyberSecurity
Certifications
Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate
Cyber Security Advanced Certificate
Security First Bronze Certification IP
Networking Fundamentals IP Networking
TCP/IP Intermediate Electives Cloud
Computing Silver & Bronze Certificate Six
Sigma Greenbelt Certificate Network
Transformation Track Technology
Transformation Track Intro to OSP
Planning