Michael Walden, CSM, PMP Candidate

Bremerton, WA 206-***-**** ad2rn6@r.postjobfree.com

PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Specializes in: Large-Scale Multimillion Dollar Budgets and Leading High-Performing Teams

A US Army veteran with 20+ years of top-level construction experience with a keen understanding of the dynamics that impact leading project managers, vendors / contractors, and subcontractors to achieve milestones and KPI. A record of success for the on- time, on-budget completion of complex telecommunications build-out, implementation, and upgrade projects. Excels at leading cross-functional teams in a safety-first environment throughout the development lifecycle for civil construction, site builds, and network upgrades, including planning, provisioning, and capacity engineering. Experienced at working on projects at all stages from contract negotiation to a final red-lined handoff. In-depth knowledge of working with major providers and public agencies like Homeland Security. Outstanding communication skills, leadership ability, and business acumen.

Professional Experience

Project/Program Manager II (contract) – Amazon Web Services Seattle, WA Jun 2018 – May 2019

Collaborated with vendors to implement and maintain global and domestic fiber networks, including back bone, long haul, and Metro fiber infrastructure.

Reviewed Google Earth files (KMZ and KML) against vendor data for fiber routes, paths, and spans, reformatting for ESRI’s ARC-GIS.

Received training in both ARC-GIS as well as ESRI based OSPinsight

Analyzed workflows, recommending process improvements for the intake, booking, and tracking of new fiber projects.

Regional Program Manager – Calix, Inc Petaluma, CA Nov 2016 – Apr 2017

Directed program-level milestones and key metrics involving planning, implementation, issue and risk mitigation.

Served as clients’ single point of contact for customer and internal Senior and Executive-level communications.

Directed the day-to-day activities of 5 Project Managers, providing mentoring and coaching so that projects meet milestones and budget requirements.

Managed customer deployments of FTTP/FTTH for GPON and other fiber delivery technologies, including leading cross- functional teams of Supply Chain Management, vendors/subcontractors, Engineering, and Permitting.

Coordinated ROW to include network planning, circuit provisioning, service/switch provisioning, capacity engineering, testing, and implementation of both copper and fiber-based delivery systems.

Senior Engineering Specialist (contract) – Puget Sound Energy Bellevue, WA Jun 2016 – Nov 2016

Collaborated with project teams to prepare large construction proposals for industrial, multi-use, and multi-family projects.

Reviewed projects against approval criteria and net metering requests for new solar power projects.

Evaluated construction drawings, riser and one-line diagrams for compliance with company requirements, collaborating with Standards to approve variances.

Supported proposal reviews to ensure seamless execution of large solar and hydro-generating plant projects requiring tie-ins to sub-stations.

Sr. Project Manager/Regional Manager (contract) – ECO SITE Durham, NC Nov 2015 – Apr 2016

Coordinated a project portfolio of build-to-suit communications sites, managing project processes and requirements.

Collaborated with major carriers to understand requirements then define project scope and implement project plans, monitoring project progress against milestones.

Maintained relationships with T-Mobile to facilitate ongoing development efforts and drive team collaboration.

Aligned the efforts of cross-functional teams, including Real Estate, Sales, Legal, and Marketing.

Sr. Project Manager (contract) – Cisco Systems Bellevue, WA Nov 2014 – Nov 2015

Managed a wide range of large data center and MSO build deployment projects, including installing numerous core router and core switch integrations and ISP/OSP vendor management.

Led cross-functional teams in managing deployment and installation for network and capacity design and circuit provisioning.

Prepared project plans, facilitating review meetings to obtain buy-in from internal, subcontractor, and client project teams.

Presented weekly financial reports to the Cisco PMO and reported on project plans and changes to the client.

Ensured appropriate staffing levels by coordinating across the PMO for resource planning, allocation, and utilization.

Completed all projects on-time, on-budget, and with zero client escalations, generating new client business.

Site Project Manager (contract) – SAIC Salem, OR Jun 2010 – May 2014

Directed a $50M, regional project for the State of Oregon and Homeland Security across 90+ sites for microwave upgrades, trunked radio, narrow banding, dispatch consoles, mobiles and hand helds for the State Police, ODOT, County Sherriffs….

Oversaw project delivery from inception to final handover, managing vendors’ and internal cross-functional teams, including site acquisition/entitlements, A&E, RF, OSP/ISP integration, and Network engineering.

Conducted site surveys at all locations, from raw lands to co-locations, collaborating with team members to develop site- specific SRP solutions. Supervised all aspects of siting, precon, civil construction, tower and shelter placement, L&A radios and AC/DC power installations.

Reported on progress against milestones to management.

Facilitated communication between subcontractor and partner teams from Black and Veatch, Federal Engineering, and General Dynamics.

Coached and mentored team members to improve performance and goal attainment.

Sr. Construction Project Manager – Goodman Networks Kirkland, WA Jul 2009 – Jun 2010

Managed field activities, construction management, vendor management, and project execution.

Liaised between AT&T management and RF engineering teams to manage project information and progress tracking.

Delivered on NORAD / OOM true-up requirements managing risk and capturing all drivers, cost-plus-materials & fixed assets.

Collaborated with A&E firms to review construction drawing redlines and bring projects into alignment with scope.

Regional Project Manager (contract) – Leadcom I.S. Seattle, WA Mar 2009 – May 2009

Orchestrated the launch of the new West Coast office, collaborating with HQ in Israel to define office standards and protocols.

Delivered on a wide range of AT&T Mobility 2nd carrier deployments.

Built and nurtured new and existing relationships with management contacts at wireless and wireline companies.

Recruited wireless telecommunications personnel and tower crews.

Sr. Construction Project Manager (contract) – Glotel / ATT Mobility Chicago, IL Jan 2009 – Mar 2009

Provided leadership to a project suite of 700+ AT&T 2nd carrier deployment and build initiatives.

Directed Ericsson integration in collaboration with AT&T personnel, including Node B installs and T1 delivery.

Coordinated site deployment, dispatch, and trouble ticket support throughout a 7-day work week with on-site construction managers and general contractors.

Improved system performance issues with AT&T RF engineering teams, managing issue resolution, RSSI, and alarms at in- market sites.

Managed and mentored 8 construction managers, 8-10 wireless contractors, and 18-22 field personnel.

Divisional Manager – Wren Construction Everett, WA Aug 2007 – Oct 2008

Established the project and program management operations, overseeing the full project lifecycle, including preparing project estimates and bids for new projects.

Ensured technical services and service delivery complied with requirements for OSP/ISP fiber optics and microwave projects.

Established a continuous improvement environment, providing on-going training for all personnel and technical staff.

Negotiated vendor and subcontractor contracts, managing relationships and leading activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (coursework towards) – Griffin Business College – Seattle, WA

Certifications

Anritsu Sweep Test Commtrain: Tower Safety & Rescue (Instructor Certified) OSHA Fall Protection OSHA / NATE Tower Andrew Antenna, Coax & Connector Commscope – Coax & Connector OSHA Certified Instructor / Trainer: OSHA 1926 Construction Safety, Agile – Certified Scrum Master Project Management Academy – PMP Boot Camp Cert. of Completion June 2019

Professional Development

Labor Relations Contract Law Finance & Accounting – City University Continuing Education Cisco IP Telephony & Router Systems – Cisco Systems Unlicensed / Spread Spectrum Microwave – Orthogon Systems Military Intelligence: Russian Translator

/ Interpreter – DLI Voice Intercept Operator, Cryptology & Enciphered Speech Applications – USAF School of Applied Cryptologic Sciences

Professional Affiliations

Project Management Institute (PMI) Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

OSP/ISP Infrastructure Management Field Work Planning & Scope Vendor Management RFPs & RFQs Training / Mentor Risk Management Budgeting Client Relationships Code & Regulatory Compliance Process Improvements Strong Negotiator

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