Experienced Telecommunications Project Manager with Wireless 3G, UMTS ; Switching, Cable and FIBER OPTIC deployment of all supporting network elements , Towers, microwave transmission system and antenna systems, implementation , installation and construction of telephone / Data Networks. Wireless Deployment Project Management and working with people and be a team-Leader and team-menber. Work as a Contractor on UMTS and the new LTE or WiMax Wireless Networks.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Manage the Implementation and Construction of Data and Telecommunication system deployment and installation management professional possessing exceptional experience in all phases of Telecommunications Networks Fixed and Wireless 3G and UMTS Telecommunication system implementation, expansion and upgrade both domestically and abroad. Extraordinary base of skills, with years of hands-on expertise in project construction management and supervision of teams of technical experts in the areas of microwave, wireless networks, Data / Voice Message Systems, fiber optic and traditional metallic transmission. Solid track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals through strategic planning and project stewardship. Used my personal network of pass associates and peers to keep up on G3 and UMTS Networks be deployed in the market today like Ericsson G3 NCDMA R5 equipment ie RNC, Nodes Indoor & Outdoor ( RBS 3206, 3418, 3518, 3303 and 3308 ).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES (PREVIOUSLY AT&T)
Program Manager: GSM / TDMA / CDMA and UMTS Project – New York & New Jersey June 2001 –
May 2007
Responsible for all phases of installation, configuration and troubleshooting of three major switching sites to serve New York City and New Jersey’s ATT Wireless system for telecommunications giant Lucent Technologies.
 Set up three AT&T GSM switching ( MSC & BSS ) sites ( CORE ) and carried out upgrades to all related subsystems.
 Supervised software engineers in the implementation, operation and maintenance of various network systems GSM and TDMA, NCDMA, WBCDMA and UMTS.
 Set up and coordinate with NORTEL , Bechtel and AWS the delivery and installation of Lucent Technologies GSM Equipment for three major AWS GSM Switching Site ( Manhattan, White Plaines and Rochelle Park. 21 BCF’s, 11 STF’s 1 OMC. Assigned installation Team to install and Test the equipment.
 Coordinate the delivery and installation of two CALEA system one installed in AWS Buffalo New York and one installed in AWS Southborough Mass.
 Coordinate the HCPU up-grade of AWS TDMA / CDMA / UMTS Sites in Manhattan 1,2,3, Dix Hill 1,2,3, White Plains 1,2,3, Newark 1,2,3, Southborough Mass and Bridgeport Conn .
 Coordinate the de-installation of the Lucent Technologies BSS Equipment deployed in the two New York sites Manhattan and White Plains and Rochelle Park in New Jersey.
. Coordinated with company personnel, vendors and the customers to drive implementation, remove
roadblocks and ensure swift and timely delivery of equipment and services at reduced cost.
 Arranged and supervised de-installation of older BSS equipment in all locations.
 Instituted training program that improved team efficiency and productivity.
Project Manager : GSM 900 MTNL Project – Mumbai, India February 2000 - April 2001
Managed turnkey Construction and installation of a $130 million GSM Wireless system in India for the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, the local telecommunications provider, including provision of substantial training and seminars to in-country staff in wireless systems, project management and system implementation.
 On Loan from Lucent Technologies Malaysia for 45 days to assist in the kick off of the project, Customer requested I be permanently be assigned to the project till the Network was launched.
 Set up three AT&T GSM switching ( MSC & BSS ) sites ( CORE ) and carried out upgrades to all related subsystems
 Hired and trained staff personnel, contractors and sub-contractors to carry out the Construction and Implementation task to support the roll out of the entire Wireless network, with Data and Voice Message Systems in Mumbai..
 Supervised all Site Acquisition, Construction , installation and configuration, as well as design of the microwave transmission system.
 Completed Construction and installation of 46 cell sites in 40 days, five months ahead of a counterpart installation in Delhi with a fraction of the manpower and cost.
Program Director: GSM 900 Finesse Project – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia May 1999 - February 2000
Selected to implement a $20 million GSM 900 expansion project for Celcom in Malaysia, including direct supervision of the project team working in four geographic regions, coordination with vendors and contractors and management of the project asset portfolio. Provided personal leadership, technical coaching and mentoring to 82 employees working in several departments on different aspects of the project.
 Responsible for complete fiscal oversight, including tracking of billing, invoices and accounts receivable payments, as well as equipment inventories, revenues, and other cash flow-impacting items.
 Successfully completed this installation under budget and on time, with strong customer satisfaction.
Implementation Manager: GSM, DCS 1800 Pacific Link – Hong Kong December 1996 - April 1999
Drove all facets of timely completion of this $50 million wireless installation for Hong Kong telecom provider Pacific Link through continuous coordination with project staff, vendors, contractors and customers.
 Set up one AT&T GSM switching ( MSC & BSS ) sites ( CORE ) and carried out upgrades to all related subsystems
 Supervised all Site Acquisition, Construction, installation and configuration, as well as design of the microwave transmission system in support of the roll out of 146 Cell Sites.
 Tracked all financial elements and assets with focus on fiscal conservatism and maximization of cash flow.
 Created substantial labor savings by completing work three months ahead of schedule .
Project Manager: GSM, Eastern Region Project – Dhahran, Saudi Arabia May 1995 – December 1996
Chosen to direct and manage site acquisition, installation and configuration of this $300 million, 62 site GSM wireless system in Saudi Arabia, with full responsibility for oversight of fiscal and human resources.
 Set up three AT&T GSM switching ( MSC & BSS ) sites ( CORE ) and carried out upgrades to all related subsystems
 Supervised all Site Acquisition, Construction , installation and configuration, as well as design of the microwave transmission system.
 Hired and trained staff personnel, contractors and sub-contractors to carry out the Construction and Implementation task to support the roll out of the entire Wireless network Towers, MW systems antenna system and T1 Fiber and cable systems.
 Served as liaison to other Lucent business project managers and local agencies for coordination of the addition of the project to existing telecommunications assets.
 Removed obstacles to equipment delivery and pushed department heads for timely installation.
Consumer Relations & Consumer Services Market Manager – Manama, Bahrain August 1992 - May 1995
Delivered exceptional customer service while analyzing traffic systems, operations, and diversified functions of special projects in and with the governments of Kuwait, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
 Set up marketing programs, projects and events under the supervision of the Business Units for Marketing. Grossing USADirect form $25 M to $125 M a year.
 Ensured a timely flow of information to Upper Management regarding ongoing projects, transit agreements, settlement rates, structures and intelligence on the various foreign Administrations.
 Was able to re-negotiate first new settlement rates in Syria in 25 years from $3.75 to $1.50per min.
Project Manager: AT&T Federal Systems – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia August 1990 - August 1992
Directly responsible for installation and supervision of over 12 Earth Stations and 36 subordinates in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
 Previous military service key to effective and seamless support of Unites States and Allied forces.
 Successfully re-established telephone communications within 36 hours of the liberation of Kuwait.
 Worked with the MOC and other Kuwait Government agents to re-establish the entire Telecommunication Network.
WESTERN ELECTRIC – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia March 1988 - August 1990
Operations Manager
Recruited to provide all planning and coordination for Kingdom-wide operations and maintenance, including delivery of technical support to AT&T, Saudi Arabian government agencies and U.S. government agencies.
 Supported all AT&T equipment, in addition to projects like the Royal Family’s telecom system.
 Supervised engineering, planning and contracting of microwave, data and voice message systems, AFRTS Video system to over 350 locations, fiber optic and metallic systems.
 Hired and trained 98 personnel to man the Installation and Maintenance Department to support the roll out of the entire Switching network, with Data and Voice Message Systems all Saudi Government and commercial and private agencies.
 Supervised all installation and configuration, as well as design of the telecommunications Networks and microwave transmission system.
 Over seen the operations maintenance of two of the IESS supporting the two main international Airports in Saudi Arabia.
 Completed installation of the first commercial Fiber Optic network at KFCST.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MILITARY – Athens, Georgia
Associate of Arts in General Education 1982
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
MASTERS PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT – Stevens Institute of Technology 1999
MASTER CONTRACT MANAGEMENT – George Washington University 1998
GSM RF CELL DESIGN & NETWORK PLANNING – AT&T 1996
PRIMAVERA PROJECT PLANNER 501/501– Lucent 1996
FIBER OPTIC SPLICING – AT&T 1990
NT3502 STARKEEPER – AT&T 1989
AT&T MERLIN SYSTEMS – AT&T 1983
AT&T NETWORK DESIGN 1981
AT&T 400, 600 , 2000 DIMENSION SWITCHING SYSTEMS AND RMATS 1979
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