ANDY CURET; BSEE, MSEE, PMP
Bayville, NJ *****
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of expertise, responsible for overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction efforts of international and local general contractors and vendors. This included establishing and maintaining predictive project management methodologies to ensure that projects are executed effectively. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing KPI- driven strategies to enhance project performance, while effectively managing risks to ensure successful project outcomes. Additionally, I have worked on over 10,000 cell site deployment projects for most major telecommunication mobile carriers, on RAN, network, data centers, central offices, telecom field shelters, and implementation projects. Examples include L&A, RF, Small Cells, DAS, DC Power design, planning, and installation. I have over 10 years of experience managing, on average, 20 technicians and engineers on carrier deployment projects, with a proven track record of managing accumulated budgets of up to $2 million per year. I possess a strong understanding of tools and technologies such as Microsoft Project, AutoCAD Cloud, SharePoint, Jira ticketing, 4G, 5G New Radio (NR), LTE, Radio Frequency, Cellular Communications, in-building DAS, NexSys-One, safety standards, and good communication skills in both English and Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Globalstar – (Remote) 1351 Holiday Square Blvd, Covington, LA 70443 April 2024 - Present Senior Project Manager – PMO – WBS Satellite Earth Ground Station Deployment and Construction
- Managed general contractors and vendor accounts across 9 international and domestic projects, ensuring timely updates and alignment with strategic objectives.
- 1995
Dish Networks – (Contract Work) 3 ADP Blvd, Roseland, NJ 07068 Sept 2022 – February 2024 Wireless Construction Project Manager - 5G Wireless Network Deployment NYC/NJ market.
- Managed all aspects of new 5G construction sites: GC selection, material distribution, scheduling, and kick-off.
- Review and redlined construction drawings for the NYC market according to FDNY, DOB, and LPC codes.
- Proactive in identifying project risks & issues to implement mitigation strategies on time to ensure project timelines and deliverables.
- RF Test drives and walks for data collection to analyze KPI performance factors for network optimization.
- Primary (SME) field construction Site Safety Manager for all NYC boroughs. Insight Global (Contract-Remote) - Bay Shore, Long Island, NY 11706 May 2021 – Sept 2022
- OSP Network Project Manager
- License application processing for right of way to use Verizon Wireless infrastructure as applies for pole, underground fiber, conduit access throughout all 5 NYC boroughs. Tectonic Engineering (A&E Firm) - Newburgh, NY 12250 March 2019 – May 2021 Project Manager
- Developed construction drawings for new cellular and DAS site builds and upgrades, ensuring compliance with city codes and regulations.
- Coordinated and prepared schedules and meetings to obtain approvals among site acquisition, RF engineers, construction managers, AutoCAD technicians, and the structural engineering team. This involved relaying initial and revised (redlined) drawings to ensure accuracy and approval of construction drawings.
Comtask Global - Sarasota, Florida 34230-1418 December 2015 - November 2018 RAN Deployment Project Manager
- Managed multiple RAN, data center, and central office deployment projects, overseeing 25+ field teams and engineers.
- Conducted RF, Fiber, Antenna, and DC equipment installation training.
- Principal project manager for developing scopes, costs, schedules, deliverables MOP, SOW, and RFQ.
- RF, Fiber, Antenna, and DC equipment installation training as required by the vendor (Ericsson, Nokia, ALU, or Samsung) Eldix Telecom, Inc. - Guaynabo, PR, 00966 January 2000 – December 2015 Senior Project Manager of cell site constructions and integration.
- Directed operations, supervised field technicians, and managed RAN, data center, central office, deployment, and implementations. L3 Communications (Satellite Transmission Systems), 435 Moreland Rd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 October 1997 – November 2000 RF Engineer (Design & Integrations)
- Designed and integrated satellite earth ground stations equipment and systems. UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, Richmond Hwy, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 July 1987 – October 1995 52D MOS- Power Generation Equipment Technician
EDUCATION
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Electromagnetism), City University of New York September 1997
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico July 1994
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification ID# 3232527