Systems Engineering Project Manager

Results-driven Sr. RF Systems Engineering SME with extensive experience in cradle-to-grave management over large-scale Wireless & Wire Telecommunication Engineering and Program Management projects. Exceptional record of delivering cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions to meet challenging business demands. Skilled in managing multiple projects across multiple functional areas with a distinct talent-building trusting relationships, managing stakeholder expectations while taking responsibility for timely delivery of projects. Creative, resourceful and flexible, able to adjust to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Ability to prioritize project tasks, providing capacity to accomplish project objectives with ingenuity, enthusiasm and humor. Gifted communicator, able to maintain cultural sensitivity; establish rapport with diverse backgrounds while encouraging team cohesiveness as a high energy professional with a passion for advance technologies.

Professional Experience

NTG COMMUNICATIONS

Sr. RF Systems Engineering Program Manager – Wireless and Wired Communication Networks

January 2004 to Present

Project budget oversight ranging between $1Million to $1.9 Billion.

Engineered, optimized, and deployed over 50K communication sites,

oRAN - macro & small cell, earth stations, teleports, iDAS, oDAS, APs, WiFi, ISP, OSP, Etc.

o Propagation, coverage and traffic analysis, designs, deployment, RF studies

Managed and certified RadHaz, HERO, HERF, HERP, MPE, EMI, EMC, CBAM, structural, construction drawing reviews and studies.

Developed, evaluated, and processed federal grants, RFPs, RFQs, and Proof of Concept.

Developed visualization tools and dashboard for key metrics using VZW FUZE, Excel and PowerBI.

Research, preparation and filing of TCRI, FCC, DISA, NTIA, OSHA, NEPA, & FAA of documentation.

Deployed, trained, and developed varies project teams.

Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve alignment on deployment targets and actuals reporting.

Plan and manage projects using MS SharePoint and MS Project Professional and create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Project Charter and RACI.

Managed presentations on project status to various stakeholders.

Gathering and consolidating data, developing Excel models, performing analysis, generating reports and recommendations.

Area of Expertise:

Telecommunication Architectures - wireless and wired communication system networks

oWireless Network: Satellite (Strategic & Tactical), Microwave – (LOS, BLOS, Tropo, PtP, & PtMP), Mesh, Cellular (VoLTE, LTE (4G, 5G & 6G), WiFi, RoIP, WiMax, LMR/P25, SmartGrid, Sensor, Tactical Data Links, and Weapons Data Links.

oCore Network: MPLS, IMS, MSO, NCS, CBIS,Red Switch, & NOC.

Software / Programs:

ATOLL, PathLoss 5.0, EDX, Planet EV, HFSS, Microwave Office,Automated Framework, Cameo, Enterprise Asset, MatLab, IB Wave, ACP, XCAL/ XCAP, MapInfo, Microsoft Office, MS Visio, MS Project, SharePoint, FUZE, Siterra, Site Tracker, Falcon, Power BI, Tableau, Google Analytics, CASPR, PeopleSoft, SAM, Ericsson & Nokia OSS, NetScout, SON - Self Optimizing Network, RTTMS - Real Time Traffic Management System.

OEM / Vendors:

L-3/Harris, Collins, Aviat, RadWin, Cisco, Cambium, Motorola, Nortel, Lucent, Alcatel, Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Harris, Thales, WinStar, Cerragon, Palo Alto, Dragonwave, CommScope, Mavenir, Raytheon. Rampart, JMA, Airspan, Otava, Huawei, & ZTE.

Project Client List:

Federal Communication Commission, National Telecommunication Information Agency, Pacific Gas & Electric, US Coast Guard, ViaSat, AT&T, PamSat, Verizon, Samsung, Sprint, T-Mobile, Nextel, West Virginia Emergency Medical Services, Lockheed Martin, Nokia, Cellular One,

Education & Certification

AT&T, Sprint, & Nextel Training Program

oProject Management

oMS Office Suite

oRF Engineering

oTraffic Engineering

oSpectrum & Signaling Engineering

oAtoll & Path Loss Propagation Tool

oLTE, CDMA, GSM, UMTS, iDEN, EVDO Technologies

oC-SON & NetScout

US Army Signal School Training Program

oSatellite, Microwave, Tropospheric Scatter (BLOS) Networks

oRadio & Repeater Terminal Operations & Maintenance

oBasic & Advance Electronics

oSwitch Center Operations & Maintenance

ET. Grasso - Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School

oConnecticut State Certification, Electronic Engineering Technology

oConnecticut State HS Diploma

FEMA

oICS Certifications

PG&E

oNERC certification

Lockheed Martin Corp

oCameo

oAutomated Framework

Special Recognition and Awards

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

oColumbia Space Shuttle Disaster Recovery February 2003

Nextel

oColumbia Space Shuttle Disaster Recovery February 2003

AT&T Local Network Services

oNYC 911 Disaster Team September 2001

Connecticut Army National Guard

oSolder of the Year January 1987

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