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Eric R. McGregor **************@*****.***

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with expertise in all facets of wireless network engineering, full life cycle project execution, tactical implementation, configuration, testing, validation, and troubleshooting. Exceptionally adept in crafting innovative solutions that optimize processes, workflow, and profitability. Articulate communicator and champion of cross-functional teams. Technically sophisticated across industry best practice tools, systems, and software. Quick mastery of new information, procedures, and emerging technology. Continuous learning, adaptability and professional development are key skillsets. Distinguished U.S. Army veteran with conversational language proficiency in German and Japanese.

Experience

Detail Engineer III

Insight Global / Verizon Business (Hybrid)

Feb 2024 – Jan 2025

Managed PEC/iSPEC processes, overseeing pre/post-walk telecom orders and deliveries to ensure seamless execution.

Provisioned and configured IEN for urgent material requests, resolving capacity issues to maintain network reliability.

Led nationwide remote project management, handling network configuration, commissioning, and RAN node integrations.

Conducted Gold Standard audits for RAN nodes, ensuring compliance and optimizing network performance.

Collaborated with RF Optimization SMEs to automate engineering solutions for multi-market network audits.

Developed processes to improve network engineering workflows for GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, and 5G technologies.

Network Engineer

GTA Telecom (Remote)

Jun 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Contracted to T-Mobile: MIT-BH Magenta Integration Team Backhaul Team – 1 Gig to 10 Gig OTN backhaul upgrades, multi-vender router environment (5G-UC). Coordinated chassis swaps, eSRAN, Cisco 7750/7705 router configurations, switching and IP routing. Nokia and Ericsson base station configuration and troubleshooting. SAS-MXP to iXRE routers. Campus backbones, Fiber to the antennas (FTTA), 5G front-haul networks, Point-to-point FTTH. Transport and utility networks, Ciena CSRs, Long-haul systems (supporting 800+ Gbps over thousands of kilometers)

Decom legacy Sprint routers for T-Mobile Mobility - Cisco ASR 920/901, SAR 7705, SP-210/310.

Verify network configurations against multiple databases, Sprint Vision, Cisco Prime, Ericsson ENM/AMOS NIMS, Netcool, MS Share Point. Verify transport connectivity: Lit Fiber, Dark Fiber, Microwave, Direct-Connect, ToSB. LEC coordination’s for hot swaps, upgrades and decommissioning.

Senior Specialist – Wireless Translations Engineer

AT&T MOBILITY (Hybrid)

Mar 2011 - Jul 2020 (9 years 5 months)

Spearheaded complex translations and provisioning for all of the ATT wireless networks and platforms. Conducted pre and post change checks of all systems, including system health checks. Wrote, authenticated, and executed scripts. Loaded scripts for translation, streamlining new processes, product implementation, IP Data base verification, live network provisioning, and testing. VISO HLD/LLD network diagrams and documentation.

· Cross trained for network launch of the 35-member 5G deployment team.

· Executed the Vyetta White Box roll out, cutovers, and backhaul integrations.

· Recipient of the Network Provisioning Badge of Honor, NPPA 3-Star Award.

· Performed 1000s of integrations, conversions and countless configurations, and project initiatives worth over 10s of millions of dollars annually.

· TCP/IP routing and switching. Dynamic routing (SDWAN,OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), Network Security (Firewall, NAC), Switching topologies on both Wired/ Wireless networks.

· Router/Switch CPE integrations on transport network for wireless cell infrastructure – Nokia (ALU), Ericsson, and Samsung networks. Pearl, Python scripting. vRAN/cRAN and Cloud virtualization. SDN, NFV.

· Direct LEC/CLEC communication, trouble creation and resolution end to end.

· METRO ethernet, metro expansion, Spirent circuit testing, POC, OLT, BGP, MPLS, Fiber to the prim, deployment and configuration.

RIC Network Engineer / Wireless Integration Trainer

LEMCON NETWORKS / NOKIA SIEMENS (NSN)

Feb 2010 - Mar 2011 (1 year 2 months)

Served in multiple leadership roles to ensure technical migrations, implementations, and upgrades. Performed KPI analysis and Wireshark protocol capturing.

· LightSquared Documentation Lead for the initial Fiber Back Haul SAQ/NOC.

· Facilitated training 25 new LightSquared site acquisition staff.

· Directed the IuR/IuPS upgrades for the T-Mobile CORE RNC ATM to IP migration.

Field Manager / IT Support

ROYAL RESTORATIONS, LLC

Jan 2009 - Feb 2010 (1 year 2 months)

Streamlined design, development, and delivery of custom computer systems for both office and personal use during Hurricane Rita.

· Maintained a client portfolio of worth 4 million in revenue.

· Helmed management of company domains, websites, and databases.

Network OPS Technician

T-MOBILE

Jun 2000 - Dec 2008 (8 years 7 months)

Drove network support for the Nortel DMS, GSM, Nokia RNC, WCDMA, LTE, and wireless cell elements. Expert on multiple topologies, testing, script file generation, switches, cooling systems, circuit database management, Granite, and documentation. Proficient in MTSO switching office and functions, rectifiers, DC power, standby batteries, emergency generators, and fault-tolerant server racks. Legacy wireline, ds0 to T-3 testing and configuration. Optical transport OC12 to OC 128 Testing, turnup and configuration.

· NETOPS Launch team for Voicestream Wireless (2000-2002).

· Instrumental member of the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Recovery Team.

· Participates in a 24/7, 365-day on-call rotation.

· Trusted advisor on high-level outages and customer ticket troubleshooting.

· Nortel BSS new Site/BTS/Radio implementation on Solaris servers.

MANPADS Crew Chief, Stinger Missile 16S, Air Defense Artillery

US ARMY Germany, El Paso

Nov 1984 - Dec 1988 (4 years 2 months)

Education

Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology

Technical Associates, Jewelry Design & Manufacturing

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco

IoT 101 - 103 Certification - AT&T University

Skills

Wireless Network Engineering • Transport & Mobility Engineering • Technical Direction & Integration

Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Supervision / Training / Mentoring • Technical Troubleshooting,

KPIs • Fallout Issue Identification & Resolution • Full Life Cycle Project Management

OSS EMS Configuration Management • Operations Analysis & Optimization • Order management

Provisioning • OSS/BSS • Optical transport FTA • SDWAN

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