Senior Program Manager - Telecom & IT Projects

Anthony Scotti *****************@*****.***

Staten Island, NY 10307 347-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-scotti-81a79717/

Professional Summary

Senior Project Manager with 25+ years of experience in Telecommunications and IT services. Expert in Data and Voice Network Technologies with proven success in project management, network integration, and system conversions. Recognized for delivering complex projects on time and within budget while fostering collaborative team environments.

Core Skills

Client Management

Program Development

Project Management & Delivery (National Rollouts)

Network Integration & System Conversion

Vendor Management

Team Leadership & Remote Team Management

Multi-Operations Oversight

Employee Coaching & Mentoring

Estimated Low Voltage application

Experience in reviewing and validating low-voltage budgets, invoices, and change orders

Ability to drive the schedule and delivery of low-voltage workstreams

Experience in managing and overseeing the design, installation, and commissioning of low-voltage systems.

Work Experience

Dynamix Consulting Corp - New York, NY 08/2023 – Present

Senior Program Manager

Provide senior-level project management and consulting services to senior-level clients,

managing resources and budgets to meet their goals. Oversee the successful implementation and execution of telecom projects. Key responsibilities include:

Managed a team to conduct surveys of MDF and IDF rooms to assess rack space, power, cooling, grounding, and readiness to install new Cisco 9400 chassis and 9300 48-port PoE switch deployments.

Installation of OS2 single-mode fiber backbone from each IDF to the MDF to support upgraded core and access layer architecture.

Coordination of field installation activities, including rack-and-stack, fiber/copper patching, labeling, and verification testing, in collaboration with network engineers.

Coordination of RF (wireless) surveys at various locations to ensure coverage, identify dead zones, and optimize access point placement.

Managing a full wireless network refresh across various locations nationally, including installation of all new Cat6 cabling and 12-strand multimode fiber for high-speed connectivity.

Procurement of passive and non-passive materials for projects and support with major international distributors. Manage relationships with distributors on behalf of the organization, including Wesco/Anixter, Accu-Tech, ADI, City Electric, Graybar, Windy City Wire, amongst others.

Partner manager for the organization of technology partners, including Commscope, Brivo, Legrand, Superior Essex, Berktek-Leviton, Axis, OpenPath, Corning, Panduit, Hanwha

Managing the project budget and ensuring it is completed within the approved budget.

Communicating with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Managing project teams and ensuring team members have the resources and support

needed to complete their tasks.

Ensuring that project deliverables meet quality standards.

Providing regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Estimated Low Voltage application, which included 4 post racks, grounding, Cat6A cabling, and OS2 & OM4 and OM5

Refer to Key Accomplishment page below for specific client-led transactions

TouchtelUSA – Coral Springs, FL 07/2020 – 08/2023

Program Manager

Provide project management and consulting services to existing and new clients, effectively managing resources and budgets, meeting key project and target goal deliverables. Key responsibilities include:

Manage a minimum of 50 projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule, and scope requirements.

Interact with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.

Plan and arrange meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling parties to meet and discuss project progress.

Meet with project stakeholders on a regular basis to assess progress and adjust as needed.

Collaborate with project owners and team members to set ambitious but achievable goals.

Address and resolve technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.

Adjust project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.

Communicate and manage 50 team members on productivity strategies, policy updates, and performance improvement plans to accomplish targeted goals

Manage and motivate project teams to promote collaboration and keep members on-task and productive.

Investigate and correct or escalate project problems.

Analyze projects to determine resource requirements and procure necessary equipment.

Designed and delivered client technology solutions across structured cabling, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, services, on-demand support agreements, and national multi-site rapid deployment programs

Supported a wide range of end-user verticals including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, commercial office, legal, finance, aviation, warehousing/pick-and-pack, and entertainment/sports venues

Managed procurement of passive and active materials, maintaining strategic relationships with major distributors including Wesco/Anixter, Accu-Tech, ADI, City Electric, Graybar, and Windy City Wire

Estimated Low Voltage application, which included 4 post racks, grounding, Cat6A cabling, and OS2 & OM3 and OM4

Refer to Key Accomplishment page below for specific client-led transactions

Coranet – New York, NY 12/1995 – 07/2020

Project Manager Team Leader

Provided project management of client telecommunication activities, including the implementation of all technologies, leading a team of ten technicians.

Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.

Managed projects and team performance closely, minimizing errors and delays to meet client demand.

Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Worked with a team of 12 professionals focused on meeting network integration and conversion project needs.

Managed multiple vendors on a national footprint.

Estimated Low Voltage application, which included 4 post racks, grounding, Cat6A cabling, and OS2 & OM3 and OM4. Build out MDFs and IDFs on a national footprint.

Refer to Key Accomplishment page below for specific client-led transactions

Education & Certifications

High School Diploma – New Dorp High School, Staten Island, NY

Alcatel: 4400 Omni PBX, 4635 Voice Mail, OXO IP Connectivity

Cisco: CCNA, CCENT, CCDA

TS-LAN-500 Certification

Project Management: Lean Six Sigma / PMBOK

Leviton Networking Solutions: Certified in Copper and Optical Cabling Systems

Commscope : Certified in Copper and Fiber Structured Cabling Infrastructure

Key Accomplishments

Specific client transactions:

while employed at Coranet Corp:

JP Morgan Chase: Directed a nationwide Mergers & Acquisition network integration initiative, upgrading 1,200 banking centers and redesigning multiple telecom rooms for 10,000+ users. Converted 8,000 digital users to IP and deployed IP telephony, while expanding operations with 250+ technicians throughout the US. Telecom rooms include:

Core network switches and routers for primary data routing and distribution

• Patch panels for cable termination and structured connectivity

• Fiber termination shelves, splice trays, and optical distribution hardware

• Server racks, cabinets, and cable management systems

• UPS units, power distribution panels (PDU), and grounding systems

• Cross-connect hardware for copper and fiber interconnections

• Labeling systems and documentation tools for network mapping

McDonald’s – Nationwide Digital Menu Board Deployment (Sales Increase: 8%)

Equipment & Materials Used:

• Digital menu board displays (indoor/outdoor rated)

• Media players/content controllers

• Mounting brackets, wall-mount hardware, and ceiling mounts

• Structured cabling (Cat6/Cat6a), patch cords, and cable management

• Power supplies, surge protectors, UPS units

• Network switches and POE equipment (as required)

• Enclosures, weatherproof housings, and protective covers (drive-thru)

• Conduits, raceways, junction boxes, and fittings

• Labeling materials and documentation packets

• Installation tools and fasteners (anchors, screws, hardware kits)

Alcatel/Cisco:

Managed post-sales installation process, including vendor coordination and customer engagement.

Installed and supported 50-node Alcatel PCX-4400 system and led PBX cutover for 1,500 hospital staff users.

Specific client transactions while employed at Touchtel USA:

Disney: Installed Cisco Webex solutions for 1500 conference rooms across 6 US states, including room kits, video conferencing endpoints, touch panels, and supporting network hardware.

AWS (Amazon): Directed data center installation of LenelS2 physical security systems, including access control and CCTV.

Specific client transactions while employed at Dynamix Consulting Corp:

Texas Department of Transportation – Multi-Site Network Upgrade (60 Locations):

Oversaw the installation of new IDF infrastructure at 60 TxDOT locations, coordinating the setup of 2-post racks, fiber, and backbone systems to accommodate Cisco C9300-24UXB-A switches, as well as APC UPS units.

Oversaw installation of Cisco C9136I-B wireless access points per site per heat maps, ensuring optimal RF coverage.

Managed a team for the installation of SFP modules in MDF and IDF switches and LC/LC fiber patching between fiber panels.

Managed testing and validation of equipment power, connectivity, and wireless performance, confirming SSID broadcasting with the TxDOT NOC.

Ensured accurate documentation of MDF/IDF photos, fiber/cable runs, and equipment installations.

California Pizza – Wireless Network Upgrade (106 Locations)

Project Manager for a full wireless network refresh across 106 locations, including installation of all new Cat6 cabling and 12-strand multimode fiber for high-speed connectivity.

Oversaw deployment and configuration of 10 AP3000/X Wi-Fi 6E dual-radio access points per site to improve coverage, capacity, and performance.

Managed testing and validation of network performance, ensuring seamless connectivity, optimal SSID broadcasting, and adherence to enterprise Wi-Fi standards.

Directed documentation of cable runs, fiber terminations, and access point placement for future maintenance and troubleshooting.

ecoATM – MDF/IDF Network Migration and Assessment

Project Manager for site assessment and network migration, inventorying up to 951 patch cables and 50 uplinks across the MDF and 3 IDFs.

Conducted site readiness assessment to verify existing devices, inventory new equipment, and plan a patch cable matrix for migration.

Oversaw installation of new OM4 fiber backbone cables from the MDF to each IDF.

Managed weekend migration window, including patch panel migration, installation of new IDF access switches, migration of patch cables, decommissioning of legacy equipment, and smart hands support for test and turn-up.

Coordinated staging of new cabinets and Juniper equipment at ECOATM facility, ensuring stack cables, SFPs, and modules were pre-installed.

Supervised a 6-person technician team, ensuring proper rack-and-stack, installation, and adherence to grounding and safety standards.

Maintained structured cable and modular patch panels in the MDF, reusing and upgrading as required to minimize downtime

Experienced supporting diverse end-user verticals, including Construction, Manufacturing, Medical, Education, Retail, Commercial Office, Legal, Finance, Aviation, Warehousing/Pick & Pack, and Entertainment/Sports Venues.

Mass General Brigham HealthCare – Enterprise Cisco Network Upgrade

One of three Project Managers overseeing a multi-year, multi-site Cisco network modernization initiative.

Surveyed 1,300+ MDF/IDF rooms for rack space, power, cooling, grounding, and readiness for Cisco 9400 chassis and 9300 48-port PoE switches.

Oversaw installation of OS2 single-mode fiber backbone supporting upgraded core and access layer architecture.

Conducted RF surveys at 150+ locations to ensure coverage and optimize AP placement.

oManaged data collection from over 8,000 digital phones for migration to Cisco 8861 IP phones.

Coordinated rack-and-stack, fiber/copper patching, labeling, and verification testing with network engineers.

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