Objective
Senior Telecommunications Consulting or RF Network Engineering position, where I am able to directly utilize my CCTV, Access Control, Alarm Systems, Wireline, Wireless, Electronic, and Radio telecommunications background encompassing Project Management, development of technical network designs, delivery of integration solutions, and worldwide telecommunications product training.
Summary Of Quaifications
• Subject Matter Expert – I have provided technical analysis with telecommunications applications development, field problem resolutions, RF signaling protocols customization, networking management, performing system qualifications, benchmarking, fault isolation policies and procedures, and certifications. Managed delivery of multiple complex network designs of switching and transmission configurations including pricing and routing.
• Superior professionalism, communication, and organizational skills at the highest level utilizing a strong work ethic in support of business and customer objectives. I have extensive experience and knowledge of the worldwide telecommunications infrastructure including marketing, sales, network and facility reporting.
• Experience with RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification), Class 4/5 voice/data switches, ISDN (NI1 & Euro), SS7 (ANSI & CCITT), Feature Group D, T1 & E1 protocols. Internetworking experienced with LAN/WAN for Wireline and Wireless including TCP/IP, VoIP, ISDN, Ethernet, X.25, and 802.11b Wi-Fi Compliant.
• Licensed for the installation, testing, repair of electrical/electronic, integration of GPS, GPRS, VSAT, and high tech security systems including intelligent video systems, intrusion detection devices, access control systems, non-intrusive CCTV recording facilities, and media facilities and components – (Georgia LVA004086).
• Responsible for creating pricing matrix for fiber, cross connect equipment and interconnection vendors where I have applied my knowledge of electrical and fiber optic connections for developing and interpreted blueprints, sketches, written instructions, and technical manuals.
• Operational experience with Network Management, Circuit Provisioning and Deployment of Advanced Data, Voice and Video Networks. Certified for Point of Presence (POP), Fiber Optic Route Patrol (FORP), RFID, and CCTV, Fiber Optics, Cat 5E, Security and Access Control Systems.
Career Summary
DSCI, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, KSA
2013 – 2015
Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager
• Supported Implementation of MOI Tetra Radio Access Networks including systems and software engineering services support for the planning and implementing of CCTV and Alarm operations for NOC and MSO operation including managing the Alarm interface for the RF site and Radio alarms.
• Documented and monitored Engineering of site inspections, procurement, and installation of wire line and fiber infrastructure network as per project requirements.
• Developed processes and Service Level Agreements (SLA) for responding to CCTV, field, equipment alarms for the NOC and MSO personnel.
• Designed an upgraded Tetra Remote Public Address and Access Control CCTV System with RF Site Anti-Intrusion systems to replace Original System proposed in the RFP
• Provide assistant to System Engineers and field team personnel on the design of the SAT and OSAT documents with Airbus personnel.
• Provide input on required Alarm Management reports on Users to Site Project Manager Coordinates with customer, team members and management.
LANDIS+GYR, ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, Alpharetta, Georgia
2006-2013
Senior RF Field Service Engineer – Network Solutions
• Perform Total Solution network design including for CCTV and Alarm monitoring and response for the Integrated WanGate Radio’s (IWR) local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and of the Network Operations Center (Net Ops) using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Center Report Management software.
• Provide Radio Frequency (RF) Intelligent Grid AMI/AMR Networks and SCADA RTU interface design validation for the field deployment utilizing knowledge of 900 MHz Radio Frequency (RF) including CCTV and Alarm network coverage design requirements and geographic mapping.
• Analyze special customer Alarm Network designs prior to assure Landis+Gyr’s Alarm Management requirements and the customer’s needs are met.
• Work with Customer Services and Engineering to ensure that the identification of ongoing network issues, software enhancements, product usability, and Service Level Agreements are documented and resolved within the Customer Requirements.
• Interact with Engineering, vendors and Field Support Engineers (FSE) to ensure proper design work has been completed prior to, during, and after installation of field trial equipment.
• Communicate with vendors, engineering, support groups, and customers to ensure that operational issues are identified and appropriate action plans are assigned to assure resolution.
• Validate that the installed networks are operating at optimal performance levels by verifying the technical aspects of the system design, post installation, and of the ongoing support activities.
UNISYS ITV/TAV – (US Army Contract)
2004-2006
RFID Consultant, Palm Springs, CA, Louisville, KY, and Reston, VA
• Provided RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) solutions (design, architect, and install) for the USAR in California.
• Focused on understanding the technology aspects and requirements for the successful worldwide RFID deployment. The overall designs combined the interrogator (reader), antennae, middleware, platform and infrastructure needs including Alarm Security and Management as well as lead technical assessments, opportunity analysis and RFID deployments.
• Performed industry research to define and quantify the solution to providing the most appropriate technology applications for the USAR.
• Worked with Department of Defense (DOD) and their contractors as well as industry analysts to develop technical training and position white papers based on DOD requirement specifications.
• Advised customers on selection, use and maintenance of products for specific applications as well as providing technical support including on-site service (troubleshooting, diagnosing and repair).
• Hold a Secret Clearance granted to me by DSS and CompTIA RFID+ certification.
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC, Alpharetta, Georgia
2003-2004
Voice Management Engineer – US Army Reserve Contract
• Design for the USARC ARNet II Network SLA/SLIs covering Wireline and Wireless, Next Generation architecture/elements, PBX switch hierarchy, CCTV control with SS7 and SIP signaling.
• Delivered SLA/SLI design documents for IP/MPLS integration/convergence of the USARC Switched voice (VoIP over MPLS), Video Conferencing and Security monitoring, Network gateways, and PBX operation/call/signaling flows for the USARC ARNet II Network.
• Developed, using multi vendor management systems/platforms knowledge, switched voice management requirements including provisioning (subscriber/infrastructure), fault, performance, accounting (CDRs) applications.
• Recommended network performance, trouble reporting, and management applications for the design, monitoring, reporting of SLAs
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, Atlanta, Georgia
2001-2003
Network Operations and Implementation Manager
• Managed telecommunications and information technology personnel developing enterprise-wide network solutions by correlating specific customer business needs to existing Wireline and Wireless products, PCS signaling jamming, and CCTV intrusion detection services.
• Managed the development and implementation of networking services in addition to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for maintaining the highest levels of system operation.
• Responsible for selection and pricing matrix of fiber, cross connect equipment and interconnection vendors.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of multiple enterprise security system design in the areas of video surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control systems.
• Directed the integration and implementation activities for voice/data networks, GSM/GPRS, E911 service,
• Intelligent Network call models for PBX, multisite video conference and monitoring capability, and VOIP networks.
• Provided lead technical support for time sensitive network issues alarm issue by creating rapid identification and recovery procedures for resolution of remote site network problems for data, voice, video (CCTV with Pan/Tilt/Zoom), and network equipment.
QOS NETWORKS, Atlanta, Georgia
2001
Senior Network Engineer
• Responsible for worldwide next generation native IP network infrastructure solutions by specifically addressing the functional, technical and business challenges for developing large-scale, complex networks to meet the needs of the multi-national customers, service providers and content owners.
• Developed the management procedures to be utilized in the areas of network faults, configurations, performance and security management including the methodology for recording circuit, network and infrastructure equipment.
• Collaborated with NOC personnel in the development of Enterprise network, equipment monitoring, and remote monitoring of alarms, escalation procedures, and performance and resolution management.
• Provided leadership in the develop of Wireline, wireless, radio, and RF solutions incorporating interactive network management for Enterprise networks by providing speed, classification, seamless coverage, prioritization of traffic flows, incorporating intelligent and value-added services built directly into the network core for applications requiring a strong network foundation.
GREENWICH TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, Chicago, Illinois
2000-2001
Consulting Engineer
• Provided network consulting addressing the challenges of facility planning, cable plant design, and network interconnection implementation for CLEC voice, data, and radio networks.
• Developed CO/POP physical infrastructure solutions incorporating interactive RF networks supporting companies rapid respond to requirements of new and demanding applications by providing a strong network foundation.
• Created the overall specifications for the management of the installation of telecom, computer, and site security equipment at Relera’s NOC.
• Licensed (GA license LVA 004086) for design, installation, maintenance, monitoring and support of burglar and fire alarm systems, closed-circuit surveillance systems (CCTV), access control systems, and voice and data cabling (Fiber and Cat 5).
INTELLINET TECHNOLOGIES, Melbourne, Florida
2000
Internetworking Solutions Engineer (Contract Position)
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Naperville, Illinois
1999
Application Engineer (Contract Position)
EXCEL SWITCHING CORPORATION – NOW DIALOGIC, Atlanta, Georgia
1998-1999
Network Application Engineer – Eastern Regional Sales Office
SUMMA FOUR – NOW CISCO SYSTEMS, Atlanta, Georgia
1996-1998
Senior Application Engineer – Eastern Regional Sales Office
HEWLETT PACKARD, Atlanta, Georgia
1993-1996
Technical Consultant – Telecom Industry Solution Center
WILTEL, Atlanta, Georgia
1991-1993
Senior Applications Engineer – Williams Telecommunication Group
IBM CORPORATION
1973-1990
Senior Support Representative, IBM Health Industry, Atlanta, Georgia (1988-1990)
Conversion Consultant, IBM Southwest Marketing Division, Atlanta, Georgia (1984-1988)
Videotex Project Manager, IBM International Products Ltd., Feltham, England (1982-1984)
Communications Systems Engineer, IBM Large Systems, Hamburg, Germany (1979-1982)
Market Support Representative, IBM Market Support, Boca Raton, Florida (1975-1979)
Associate Programmer, IBM Federal Systems Division, Morris Plains, New Jersey (1973-1975)
MILTARY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG)
1965-1969
Electronics Technician 2nd Class
Qualifications
B.S. Computer Science, New York University, New York City, New York
1969 –1973
Training
• IP & C-Level Security – Workshops by the Consultant Registry.
• DNP3 Protocol Training – Intelligent SCADA Communication (SUBNET Solutions).
• Infrastructure and Network Security – Third generation wireless theory and practice.
Summary Of Achievements
• Letter of Commendation, Garrison Commander, Fort Irwin, CA, 2006.
• Project Manager’s Award recipient at IBM’s European Achievement Conference.
• European Product Manager – Videotex Terminal Emulation / AutoDial Modem Support.
• Publication – S/38 Competitive Media Conversion Guide and Basic Four to S/38 Conversion Aid.
• Book chapter – Network Management Issues in the Emerging Telecommunications Infrastructure.
Environments
• SS7, ISDN, SONET, SDH, ATM, SNA, T1/E1 protocols, Billing, Customer Care, MapInfo, E 911.
• Advanced Intelligent Networks (AIN 0.1), H.323, Video Conferencing, Voice/data switching.
• Network design/traffic engineering, Voice-over-IP (VoIP), Frame Relay, PBX, Cat 5E, GSM, GPRS.
• Land Mobile Radio (LMR), RFID, MS Office 2000, CCTV surveillance systems, DNP 3.0.
• Voice and data cabling, Visio, AutoCAD, Excel, Frame Maker, CALEA, TEMS, War Drivin
