1. Wynn R. Pettitt
Telecommunications Project Manager / Construction Manager
Wynn.Pettitt@gmail.com 404-368-3059
Summary:
Over 16 years of telecommunications experience with a focus in project management, construction
management, and engineering. Has lead several multi-million dollar projects which were completed either
ahead of schedule or on-time. Deep understanding of cell site construction, including new site builds,
transport, DAS/iDAS, and small cell technologies. Also possesses familiarity with RF design standards
and principles. Project management skills include working within strict deadlines, effective
communication and working with cross functional teams, and excellent problem solving skills
EXPERIENCE:
12/2012-12/2014 AT&T/Matrix Resources Atlanta, GA.
ETTCS / LTE / Ethernet Over Microwave Project Manager
Managed the builds of both Ethernet over Microwave and Ethernet To The Cell Site projects for
all of Alabama and Mississippi for AT&T. Worked with upper management to determine project scope.
Oversaw the day-to-day operations of vendors, tower crews, construction crews, and technicians for the
installation of line and antennas, civil work, equipment installation, routers, transport testing, and integration.
Involved in all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Finished all projects under budget and ahead of monthly, quarterly, and yearly schedules
• Required to track, update, and meet all KPIs and maintain CASPR milestones
• Launched the largest number of Ethernet over Microwave sites in AT&T history
• Helped develop national MW process for AT&T
• Handled all budgetary items including equipment ordering, purchase orders, OOMs, and true-ups
• Wrote all MOPs and SMOPs and acted as technical liason between intergration team and engineering
• Worked closely with site acquisition team to acquire leases, NTPs, 1As, and CDs
• Oversaw the installation and programming of Cisco SiADs and Ericsson FX11 cards
• Required to verify all sites were FCC and FAA compliant and quality standards were met
03/2010-12/2012 AT&T/Skyline Telecommunications Atlanta, GA.
New Site Build Transport Project Manager
Managed the installation, design, provisioning, testing, and all construction related to the delivery of fiber,
copper, and microwave transport for new site builds, growth, DAS, and LTE projects in the Alabama,
Mississippi, and Lousiana AT&T markets. Oversaw the day-to-day operations of vendors, tower crews,
construction crews, and technicians for the installation of microwave, civil work, equipment installation,
transport testing, and integration. Involved in all phases of the project lifecycle and orked with upper
management to determine project scope.
• Finished all projects under budget and ahead of schedule
• Required to track, update, and meet all KPIs and maintened milestones in CASPR
• Wrote all MOPs and SMOPs and acted as technical liason between intergration team and engineering
• Interfaced with LECs and provisioning groups to ensure timely delivery of circuits
• Verified all designs and engineering documents were correct
• Acted as technical lead for all field and switch technicians, and worked with Ericsson in the installation
and integration of 3106s, 3206s, and 6601s and installation and provisioning of ET-MFX and FX11 cards
• Worked with Operations group to ensure all installations and construction met quality standards
• Worked closely with site acquisition team to acquire leases, NTPs, 1As, and CDs
03/2008-03/2010 Time Warner Cable / EMC Herndon, VA.
2. Granite Subject Matter Expert/Admin
Worked as part of the team that rolled out Granite for Time-Warner Cable at the market, regional, and national
level and helped develop company-wide procedures.
• Modeled over 400 equipment templates based on vendor specifications and network elements
• Added new User-Defined Attributes and UDA groups as a Granite Admin
• Add, delete, and modify categories, types, bandwidths and other parameters in Granite Admin
• Performed queries in Granite backend using SQL in Oracle
• Lead committee calls with client for Circuit Inventory Managament team to determine object and path
types, categories, and statuses
• Updated equipment templates and logical ports using Telcordia OPI portal to reconcile instances
08/2007-03/2008 Cingular / Matrix Resources Atlanta, GA.
Circuit Design Engineer/Provisioner
Responsible for designing circuits (T1, DS3, & OC-n) needed to meet the Interconnect and Transport plans for
market and regional projects
• Responsible for creating the circuit paths amd segments in the Granite database and submitting ASR
requests to the LEC for processing
• Issued orders for Telco T1s, (install, disconnects, changes, moves)
• Performed and coordinated end-to-end network engineering and provisioning of DS0s, DS1s, DS3s, end-
to-end circuits, and interconnect trunks
• Coordinated with operations and vendors to remote test using Centest with Alcatel DACS and Tellabs
5500 and 532L DACS
• Created and resolved LEC trouble-tickets for faulty circuits and verified circuits working properly
11/2004-07/2007 Bechtel Corporation Atlanta, GA.
New Site Build Construction Manager
Managed the construction for new cell sites including new towers, lines and antennas, setting shelters, civil
work, utilities, and transport. Oversaw the day-to-day operations of vendors, tower crews, construction
crews, and technicians for the installation and construction for new cell sites. Also over saw all transport for
AT&T 3G in Georgia, Florda, and Louisiana including managing three switches and 15 field technicians for
test and turn up of DS3s and T1s for UMTS and Node integration. Involved in all phases of the project
lifecycle.
• Wrote daily schedule, prepared invoice documentation, and maintained progress tracker and reports
• Responsible for ordering materials and supervising GCs in building sites according to engineering and
construction drawings and RFDSs.
• Lead all pre-construction and utility site walks with GCs, utility providers, and telco
• Required to track, update, and meet all KPIs present to client and maintain CASPR miletsones
• Responsible for all financial and budgetary aspects of projects
• Worked with site acquisition group to acquire 1As, CDs, leases, and NTPs
• Lead weekly safety meetings with all construction and tower crews
• Reviewed, approved, and uploaded all final hand-offs in Siterra and FileNet
• Worked with Operations group to ensure all installations and construction met quality standards
• Completed all projects ahead of or on schedule and under budget
7/2002-11/2004 Wireless Facilities, Inc. Atlanta, GA.
Project Manager / Lead DS3/T1/e911 Technician
3. Served as both Project Manager and lead technician for rollout of Cingular 2G network and e911. Worked with
upper management to determine project scope. Oversaw the day-to-day operations of civil crews, field technicians,
and switch technicians for the installation, test, and turn-up of DS3 and T1 circuits for cell site backhaul. Involved
in all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Writing daily schedule, preparing invoice documentation, and maintaining progress tracker
• Required to track, update, and meet all KPIs
• Providing support for vendors to ensure end-to-end connectivity of equipment, including True Position
LMU’s, Ericsson and Nokia BTS
• Installation and maintenance trainer for WFI and Cingular Engineers and Technicians
• Responsible for ordering all materials and invoicing client for billable hours
• Oversaw circuit design and provisioning and held daily calls with LECs to ensure timely delivery of
circuits
2/2001 – 6/2002 Jump Start Communications Phoenix, AZ., Portland, OR., Atlanta,
GA., Orlando / Tampa, FL., Kansas City, MS.
Transport Lead
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Worked as the transport lead in several AT&T Wireless switches that required using various test equipment to stress
test DS3s and T1s. Oversaw the day-to-day operations of civil crews, field technicians, and switch technicians for
the installation, test, and turn-up of DS3 and T1 circuits for cell site backhaul.
• .Writing daily schedule, preparing invoice documentation, and maintaining progress tracker
• Providing support for vendors to ensure end-to-end connectivity of equipment, including Ericsson and
Nokia BTS
• Responsible for ordering all materials and invoicing client for billable hours
• Oversaw circuit design and provisioning and held daily calls with LECs to ensure timely delivery of
circuits
7/2000 - 2/2001 Teksytems Fresno, Bakersfield, and Sacramento, CA.
Project Manager
Responsible for the daily operations of the Nortel DMS 250 Switch installation, circuit acceptance, and integration
from the Ericsson switch to the new Nortel switch. Managed all vendors, contractors, and staff required for the
installaion and integration.
• Manage work-load and multi-task to comply with established critical dates and exceed company
requirements to ensure the timely establishment of high-quality networks and work requests
• Required to track, update, and meet all KPIs
• Coordinate work efforts by interfacing with multiple work groups and customers
• Analyze, plan, and design interoffice facilities to include rack layout, equipment layout, cable routing,
and determine DSX assignments
• Responsible for testing, turn up, and maintenance of high-capacity circuits including DS1's and DS3's