Project Manager Management

Christopher Todd Holmes

**** ***** ******** **. ***************, IL 60110 630-***-**** acuqlk@r.postjobfree.com

A communications professional with over 20 years of experience. High level of technical knowledge in all aspects of small to large scale networks. Proven network operations, engineering, and management expertise. Solid foundation of project requirements, budgetary concerns, and process flow of large multi-state projects. Contributes high-level decisions in support of a company's strategic planning, mission, visions, and goals. Excellent communicator and presentation speaker. Able to create and present technical documentation to Director and VP level management for business planning.

Accomplishments

Teleworld Solutions

Sprint National DAS Optimization Projects Project Manager Various Venues 7/15-1/16

Project requirements were to improve overall cellular performance without a re-design. Venues included McCormick Place-Chicago, IL; French Quarter-New Orleans, La; U.S. House of Congress/Senate, D.C; Miami International Airport; Detroit McNamara Airport; Philadelphia International Airport; LaGuardia International Airport, NY; Midway Airport, Chicago, il

These venues have been high usage/capacity sites with major throughput issues for many years. The local Sprint RF Engineering departments were not able to resolve the issues. These projects were to work within tight budget constraints with short term parameter changes and long term re-design solutions.

Managed a team of Field and Senior RF Engineers.

Performed initial signal validation with a physical walk of the venues. Processed and analyzed the data.

Verified current network parameters as well as analyzed network KPIs to propose an overall optimization plan.

Post signal validation walk through after the optimization plan has been implemented.

Created plots, charts, close out packages and all presentations for Sprint National RF.

Worked directly with the local and national RF departments for future areas of opportunity for improvement.

Teleworld Solutions was awarded additional venues for the 2016 year based off of the project results.

Cox Cable WiFi Project Project Manager Manhattan, NY 3/15-6/15

Project requirements were to implement “on street” WiFi hotspot locations to their existing network to increase throughput, coverage, and capacity for their local cable subscribers.

Assisted the Lead Engineer and PM on this project after two months post start date. I stream lined their processes, procedures, and overall engineering guidelines.

Lead design engineers and assisted them with their questions or concerns on design efforts.

Completed a subscriber analysis with twitter and air sage data for capacity forecasting.

Reviewed proposed design models and verified that the search rings for the WiFi locations were accurate.

Followed up with Cox management on submitted design proposals.

Work directly with Cox management with hardware delivery and time tables for project completion.

Sprint National PICO FIT Project Project Manager Detroit, Mi 11/14-2/15

Project requirements were to complete FIT testing for the 850/1900 bands for small cell deployment. The project included verifying all PICO BTS/MME parameters. This was the first city nationwide to implement 850/1900 band PICOs for LTE capacity and therefore required high level RF and core network knowledge to optimize the BTSs to function at peak performance.

Worked directly with Samsung National RF and Sprint National RF to ensure the deliverables were met on time and that all testing stat requirements were exceeded.

Processed all drive data, including layer 3 to manually calculate specific project related KPI statistics.

Created all pre/post modeling, ATP, optimization, and PICO feature testing.

Managed a drive team. Created drive routes, scheduled drive tests, and assistance with test gear setup.

Completed FIT testing of small cells for mobility. Test system parameters for newly released software loads.

Created all presentations and presented these documents to Director and VP level management for review.

Sprint Corp accepted my process and optimization presentations and will use them for future turn ups nationally.

This project was a kick off to deploy Sprints small cell BTSs nationally.

Sprint LTE Optimization Projects Senior RF Engineer Boston, Ma; Charlotte, NC 7/14-10/14

Project requirements were to offload EVDO traffic onto LTE carriers. As well as optimize the existing LTE network.

Created test cases, presentations, and implemented handoff features between EVDO and LTE.

Analyzed pre/post drive events and KPIs from optimization efforts.

Re-designed and optimized the BTS clusters using PEV modeling for detailed analysis.

Post processing activities including physical and application layer analysis for trouble resolution.

Completed a network parameter audit including neighbor list and TAC updates.

Provided technical leadership on all deployment programs which involved mentoring lower level engineers.

Teleworld Solutions was awarded additional venues based off of the project results.

Verizon Wireless Vo-LTE Projects Senior RF Engineer Baton Rouge, La; Pensacola, Fl 4/14-6/14

Project requirements were to optimize the existing Vo-LTE networks. These were the first Vo-LTE markets for VZW nationally. The new technology had major layer management issues between voice and data services.

Created presentations for the end to end Vo-LTE optimization process for both of the projects.

Analyzed pre/post drive events and KPIs from optimization efforts.

Re-designed and optimized the networks using PEV modeling for detailed analysis.

Post processing activities including physical and application layer analysis for trouble resolution.

Completed a network parameter audit including neighbor list and TAC updates.

Teleworld Solutions was awarded additional venues based off of the project results.

Sprint Network Vision Region 2W Project Manager Detroit, Mi 1/14-3/14

Large project encompassing four midwest states to deploy Samsung BTSs and turn down the outdated network.

After the successful early completion of the Region 2E project, my services were specifically requested by Samsung Corp. The region was in jeopardy of not completing the project within the budgetary timeline.

Worked directly with Samsung D and VP level management to improve processes and procedures to get the project back on track.

Primarily responsible for cluster acceptance and no harm reports for the entire region.

Responsible for the regions close out packages and work directly with the Samsung/Sprint local operations departments to transition the new BTSs into the future maintenance group.

Assisted RF Engineers with design, stats/KPIs, and all optimization work.

Created market level migration status reports and submitted them to upper management. Addressed all technical market inquiries and provided resolutions for time sensitive requests from upper management.

The project was completed on time and within budgetary constraints.

Nexius Inc.

Sprint Network Vision Region 2E Project Manager Pittsburgh, Pa 6/13-12/13

Large project encompassing eight northeastern states to deploy Samsung BTSs and turn down the outdated network.

Managed twenty-two RF Engineers and 40+ drive testers. Managed head count, assigned roles, and work.

Coordinated with construction project managers and senior Samsung leadership to define BTS clusters and complete a 30/60/90 day migration forecasted deployment schedule.

Completed capacity forecasting for Voice, EVDO, and LTE sites for the entire region. Work with facilities, construction, and internal RF cluster engineers to integrate the new sectors/carriers.

Coordinated with Network Operations on their BTS ATP process and PIM testing were within limits.

Followed up with Net Ops/RANCOM for resolution on any hardware/software issues from pre/post migration.

Coordinated cluster engineers to ensure that the RF scripts have been created and uploaded. Coordinated with RANCOM to make sure those scripts are uploaded to the network. Coordinated Net Ops to be on site during the migrations for any immediate problems which would hinder migration.

Scheduled E911 personnel and translation engineers to complete test calls during migrations.

Scheduled drive testers for all migrations and pre/post optimization quality testing. Worked with cluster engineers on post processing and approve optimization efforts for the BTS clusters.

Coordinated all departments on the specific migration days, provided time management and assisted with trouble resolution for all issues.

Coordinated all inter-departmental meetings and provided guidance to the various managers to meet project deadlines. Coordinated weekly meetings with the Program Director and other VP level management for status updates.

Sprint EVDO Optimization Project Senior RF Engineer Los Angeles, Ca 4/13-5/13

Project requirements were to offload EVDO traffic onto the LTE network as well as optimization for both technologies.

Created optimization processes for gathering and calculating data. In regards to pre/post cluster drives, RF modeling, KPIs, and new RF features.

Assisted lower level RF engineers with optimization and design efforts.

My main focus was to finalize the optimization presentations for Sprint upper management. This included all of the pre/post cluster slides with charts/graphs and other visual representations of our efforts.

Coordinated all meetings and presented documentation to Sprint upper level management.

Cricket Wireless

RF Engineer Chicago, IL 8/11-3/13

Optimization

Define site clusters and routes for network drive testing.

Collect and post process RF drive test data. Layer analysis. Agilent/Wind catcher/XCAL/XCAP/JDSU.

Monitor network KPIs and trend historical performance data to resolve issues and anticipate future network performance. NGPM, Scouter, C-performance, M2000 and other vendor specific KPI tools.

Implement parameter changes to software/ hardware on BTSs/BSC/MME/Core to increase market performance and improve data throughput on the network.

Acquisition network data via vendor BSC/MME or company tools and parsed data for specific project tasks. Parameter audits, neighbor lists, and RF feature compliance.

Create and finalize cluster reports with impacted KPI stat reductions.

Design

Generate market designs, issue search rings, conduct site reviews and approvals.

SME with Mentum Planet for RF propagation modeling, interacting in all aspects of the tool.

Apply RF theories such as propagation, cellular, and antenna theory to choose tower antennae additions or replacements. Able to create and improve link budgets.

Work with federal, state, and local jurisdictions to insure regulatory and zoning compliance. FAA/FCC/E911 compliance. Create MOPs.

Develop comprehensive reports and power points with suggested short and long term recommendations for the network for high level review. Including network analysis with categorization of solution types and the projected impact of the network.

Planning/Forecasting

Study layer management settings, feature settings, network configuration traffic trends and capacity plans.

Generate demographic maps to support the planning and design of RF networks and activities.

Use forecasted sales growth metrics to plan for new cell sites, carriers, and sectors.

Calculate metrics for site subscriber usage, port utilization, and throughput for backhaul forecasting.

Analyze existing technical processes and prepare formal documentation for management.

Develop a comprehensive report with suggested short and long term recommendations for the network. Including an analysis with categorization of solution types and the projected impact of the network.

Follow up with National Teams for implementation and address questions or concerns.

Senior Network Engineer Houston, TX 8/07-7/11

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of F5 network infrastructure. GTM/LTM

Perform routine system backups, patching, and upgrade platforms within the core network. UNIX/LINUX

Provision and integrate new cell sites, carriers, facilities, or cell site routers.

Perform activities required to achieve and maintain performance goals for system availability.

Perform quarterly capacity planning for router and facilities management.

Voice Translations: PPP/MLPPP links, Line, CAS, ISUP, SS7, and PRI trunking, EOC, TMC links, MGW

Circuits: Copper Loops, DS1, DS3, OC3, OC48, Gig E links, SONET, ATM, Fiber rings

Transport: DACS/MUX, Lucent 7750/CRR, Nortel OME, Tellabs DAX

Switches: Nortel DMS10/100/250/500, Lucent 5ESS - GTD5 –LSS/LGP, Lucent Auto-Plex, SL-1 PBX, SS7 STP, SONET, ATM, and DCS, Huawei, Samsung, Cisco Nexus, LTE MME, Sun

VoIP Technology: Broadband (DSL, VDSL), VoIP, Frame Relay, SIP protocols, MGCP/MSS/MGW, MGCF, HLR/HSS, CSCF, BGCF, TAS, LCS, IP, SMS, UNC equipment, HTTP/S

CLI / TCL scripting language, SSL licensing protocols.

Verizon Wireless

Field Engineer Houston, TX 11/02–7/07

Preventative and remedial maintenance, installation, optimization of BTS hardware/software.

Integration of network hardware and interconnect facilities. T1/Ethernet, DACS, OMP, CCRs

Trouble shoot and repair all base station equipment and transmitters. TCP/UDP/SCTP/SIP/SDP/RTP

Maintain site and test equipment inventories.

Update daily logs with site-specific information; composing clear and concise reports for system documentation.

Perform audits as required by local, regional, area, corporate or regulatory agencies.

Analyze network coverage to ensure contiguous communication, network integrity and quality.

Network Operations Analyst Westlake, TX 8/01–10/02

Provided NOC surveillance for the Houston and Gulf Coast region.

Created both internal and vendor trouble tickets to resolve service outages. Escalated all tickets.

Updated cellular/switch technicians along with management in regards to issues within their network.

Created detailed daily reports for all work completed and issues resolved for managerial tracking purposes.

NIX Operating Systems, specifically FreeBSD and/or Linux derivatives. Ability to administer these systems at the command line.

LAMP based deployments (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP), including performance tuning.

Shell scripting and automation of system tasks (Bourne Shell, BASH, CSH).

Cisco IOS and switch based networking. Basic configuration of Cisco switches, including routing of IP addresses (IPv4 & IPv6). Experience with BGP4 and/or MPLS encapsulation.

Nortel Networks

Network Integration Lead Plano, TX 4/98–7/01

AT&T Account: Responsible for all aspects of the company’s local service network deployment launch for Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Ca; and Detroit, Mi.

Perform initial contractual specifications for project requirements and planning.

Verify engineering specifications and resolve any discrepancies.

Provide direction and time management for up to 28 network technicians.

Complete backhaul and facility testing. Perform diagnostics and stress test all hardware.

Provision all links and commission software for all platforms.

Create OM traffic studies and record performance indicators for the new networks.

Coordinate daily meetings, update internal and customer management on status of projects.

Lucent Technologies

Network Systems Technician Dallas, TX 8/96–3/98

Southwestern Bell: Install 4E/5ESS switch hardware and power systems. Assisted in initial software provisioning and release patches and upgrades.

AT&T: New Generation Line Network (NGLN) Sonet ring integration including initial software provisioning and release updates. Hardware installation included optical terminals, carrier equipment, and light guide cross connects.

Education

High School Diploma- Andress High School; El Paso, Tx 1996

Lucent Technologies Courses Completed with Associated Certifications: CN1002 Job specifications, office drawings, CN2000 Advanced job specs, J/ED/tabular SD office drawings; OSHA engineering requirements; TR9203 Sonet fiber ring installation, provisioning, and OA&M; ND2633 Fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing; CL3707 Series 2 CDMA OA&M;CL 5690 4.0 MOD CDMA OA&M;CL 5691 1xEVDO OA&M;7550 router OA&M

Nortel/Ericsson Courses Completed with Associated Certifications- NT 2002 Advanced Sonet transport network manager curriculum; NT 2500 Access Node network elements, signal flows, and functions; NT109900 Access Node Operations, Administration, and Maintenance; NT 5505 Transport Node Operations, Administration, and Maintenance; NT 5546 Transport Node OC3/12 Operations, Administration, and Maintenance; NT5136 Super node Data Manager; NT096011 DMS-100 Custom Commissioning; NT096012 DMS-100 Operations, Administration, and Maintenance

Huawei Courses Completed with Associated Certifications- RF Engineering - Line sweeping and antenna measurements; RF Engineering - CDMA2000 1x Network Design & Planning, Classes included modulation, access, propagation, antenna systems, interference, traffic loading, design, handoffs and KPIs; RF Engineering - CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Rev A Radio Network Design & Planning, Classes included introduction to EVDO, modulation, access, traffic loading, design, interference, and KPIs; RF Engineering – LTE Planning, Design, and Optimization Spectrum requirements, access, signaling, modulation, and network architecture

Other Related classes-Titan 530/531 – Heikemian – Net Analyst ; Tellabs 5500 HD DACs OA&M; JDSU T-berd test set; Harris Microwave system OA&M

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