Equipment Engineer Team Member
Resume:
Michael D. McMillan
Rochester, IL *****
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August 13, 2019
To whom it may concern,
As I understand the qualifications your organization is looking for in this position, I have spent the last 31 years developing the experience that meets all of the qualifications the position requires.
I have been in Telecommunications since 1983. My progression through the industry started as a telecom & crypto tech in the US Air Force, a technical instructor and test/acceptance team member with GTE Government Systems, member of the implementation team for the 1000 site buildout with GTE International, a cell technician/Equipment Engineer with GTE Mobilnet, to finally an entrepreneur starting my own wireless construction-installation & maintenance company in Perfect Wireless, Inc. based out of Indianapolis, IN. Through these positions, I not only developed the skills and experience that are a requirement of the position, but excelled at them receiving numerous performance awards and successfully building and selling a multi-million-dollar wireless services business.
I have participated in multiple large-scale buildout projects to include a 7-month, one-thousand site buildout of the interior of Argentina. I was the Equipment Engineer for GTE Mobilnet during the development of their Midwest Market during the 5-year fill in stage overseeing projects that include: 6 to 3 sector conversion and implementation of Prepaid wireless, change over from Analog to CDMA digital, among others. I left and started Perfect Wireless when the FCC auctioned off PCS spectrum and we worked with Ameritech, AT&T, Sprint and what was to become T-Mobile in constructing their sites during their aggressive build schedules. We also worked with Crown-Caste during the development of their vertical real estate sector. I worked on the Sprint-Nextel site conversions, TDMA to CDMA conversions and most recently the 4G LTA upgrades.
What makes me the ideal candidate?
1.Responsible for the schedule, coordination and completion of projects.
Implementation team member while on the Argentina CTI build.
Equipment Engineer, GTE Mobilnet responsible for all RFP’s, equipment procurement, logistics, site tracking, vendor coordination, and close-outs.
Owner, Perfect Wireless- worked with multiple carriers during aggressive PCS buildouts during construction and turn-up phase.
2.Effectively manage multiple, concurrent site development projects.
Implementation team member that built 1000 cell sites in 7 months, from full Greenfields to microcells. Also managed microwave backbone in conjunction with the team from Harris-Ferranon.
As Equipment Engineer for GTE Mobilnet, the Midwest Region often times had 30-35 sites in different phases of development.
With Perfect Wireless, we were involved in the construction and turn-up of not only multiple sites, but multiple carriers concurrently.
3.Responsible for organizing highly complex activities for the successful launch of projects.
CTI Argentina project- Managed supply chain for the logistics section on a project that shipped in over 1000 cellular site materials in under 7 months. Negotiated tariffs with Argentine customs officials), managed vendors, developed RFPS/RFQ’s, managed budget and cost accounts for the various disciplines, and oversaw the warehouses in Buenos Ares and Cordoba. Had to make the decision to either ship materials by boat or fly them in based on the construction schedule to maximize cost efficiencies, but still meet the construction deadlines.
As Equipment Engineer, lowered the average cost of a cell site build by $250,000.00 by utilizing microcells and smaller shelters, while still delivering the capacity necessary for that particular footprint.
4.Work closely with a variety of internal teams and end-customers to oversee design, development, integration, testing, and quality assurance of new products and services.
In order to meet the 7-month deadline in Argentina had to work with other implementation phases, vendors & the Argentine government to make determinations of whether to utilize the AT&T cellular equipment, or utilize multiple vendor small microcells to go live and then retrofit after turnup.
As an Equipment Engineer, one of the primary responsibilities is to constantly evaluate new equipment, present to Director’s recommendations, and negotiate pricing with vendors, while convincing operations how the change won’t impact their mission.
5.Ability to understand a project's technical details and uncover and assess projects risks.
As part of the Argentina implementation team these decisions were made on a daily and changing basis in order to meet the insane schedule the proposal team had set forth in order to win the contract.
As the EE I was responsible for all of the equipment and design specs and in order to present recommendations to management, risk analysis was a necessary part of the process.
6.Recruit, screen, interview and hire all employees for the various companies I’ve owned. As all my companies were startups, I managed the supply chain until such time as there was financial justification to hire for the operation.
I believe my extensive experience demonstrates that I meet the qualifications necessary to be the best candidate for this position.
I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials and experience. Again, thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael D. McMillan
Att: Resume
MICHAEL MCMILLAN
7137 Lake Services Rd., IL 62536 · 970-***-****
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RELVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Sanskrit IQ, Inc. Owner/Operator
April 2013 to Present
All responsibilities related to the General Administration and operation of a renewable energy/solar Panel installation company, as well as Wireless construction and EF&I services (4G/LTE). To include management of the install crews, project management, and general administration of the business.
Established business processes for 11 Million Acres solar EF&I/ECP program
Established nationwide contractor network
Directed Dollar General solar pilot project roll-out.
daily operations,
sales and marketing,
procurement & contract management
Managed multi-million dollar budgets
Aston Carter, Outreach & Liaison Officer (60hpw)
August 2021 to Oct 2021(Contract)
Providing communication and logistical support to the Illinois Covid Vaccination Project.
Monitoring contract operations for compliance, preparing situation and critical incident reports for Covid Vaccination & Testing clinics state-wide.
Communicating with school districts & community-based organizations and assisting them with the on-boarding and application process resulting in the standing up of Covid Vaccination & Testing clinics state-wide.
Illinois Dept. of Transportation, Business & Workforce Programs Developer
February 2008 to November 2010
Development of training programs business processes, to include change management, procurement and contract lifecycle for Workforce Development and Highway Construction Contractors. Responsible for contactor compliance with programs. Managed budget for District 6 operations.
Turnkey Tower Solutions, Owner/Operator
2006 to 2008
Cell Site construction and maintenance company. Principle customers Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T. 20 Employees. Implementation of annual maintenance contracts & construction contracts. Procurement of all materials necessary for construction and maintenance activities.
Tri-Industrial Service, Owner/Operator
2001 - 2004
Pipefitting/Welding business. Principle clients Kraft Foods and Tyson
Foods. 110 employees. Implementation of operations as the third largest pipe fitting and welding contractor in the continental United States. Managed contract lifecycle, procurement and financial contract performance.
Perfect Wireless, Inc. Owner/Operator
1996 - 2001
All responsibilities related to the General Administration; Managed business processes, procurement and contract lifecycles for the operation of a Cell Site Construction, Installation & Maintenance company. Managed the construction contracts of large-scale buildouts in multiple cities during the height of the PCS license auctions and buildouts. Also provided turnkey site maintenance solutions throughout the state of Indiana for GTE MobilNet, Ameritech & Sprint PCS. 75+ employees.
GTE, Project Manager/Equipment Engineer/Cell Technician/Technical Training Instructor
1988–1996
Worked in various positions from technical training instructor, maintenance/ test and acceptance of telephony switching systems, logistics, field service technician on cell site equipment, Equipment Engineer and finally project management. Equipment Engineer/Project Manager duties included: Site & equipment design specifications, vendor negotiation, procurement, logistics, concurrent site tracking & implementation, managing budgetary cost accounts, site implementation team from site acquisition through test and turn-up. Also, member of the implementation team that managed all aspects of the 1000 site buildout in Argentina in 7 months. Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies. Management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies. Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are designed and constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors. Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position had significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.
Unisys Corp., Field Engineer
1986-1988
Repair & service of Unisys’s Electro-Mechanical financial products line.
USAF Electro-Mechanical Communication & Cryptographic Systems Specialist
1983–1986
Installed, maintained and serviced electro-mechanical telecom systems. Cross referenced commercial vendor supply materials with Air Force supply system resulting in multi-illion dollar savings.
SKILLS
Excellent troubleshooting, maintenance, repair
And installation skills learned in the USAF and honed at both Fortune 100 companies and my own companies
Strong work ethic.
Managed GTE warehouse in Cordoba & Buenos Ares Argentina
Diverse experience
Adaptability
1-year logistics (International)
5 years purchasing/procurement
10+ years Project/Program Management
Supply Chain management
EDUCATION
Lakeland Community College
Associates Degree in Liberal Studies. 4.0 GPA
USAF Technical Training School
996 Hours Electro-Mechanical Communication & Cryptographic Systems Specialist.
Accomplishments
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lakeland CC. Superior Performance Award-GTE. Employee Excellence Award-GTE. Airman Performance Award-USAF. Honorably Discharged Veteran of the US Air Force. Participated in Big Brother/Big Sister Program. Volunteer firefighter
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