Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Deborah Howlett

Cranbourne,VIC

Summary

A multi skilled Project and relationship Manager with End to End transmission experience of 15yrs+ in Microwave Radio & Base Station Deployment, In Building Cabling and new Core Transmission builds. Experienced in RF and core transmission construction and integration, Contractor management, Logistics management, scheduling and coordination of internal and external field staff.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Optus Communications
367 Collins Street, Melbourne

Project Manager
09.2012 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Singtel Optus Communications P/L 28th September 2012 - 30th September 2016 Transmission Engineering /Mobile Radio Deployment.
  • Managing the installation and commissioning of transmission equipment relating to eJV and WBB in Victoria and Tasmania via management of external contractors.
  • Building new Hub sites and 100G Transmission Rings in Data Centres that incorporate large OWS Client bids to the value of 60Ml using internal field staff and external contractors.
  • Managing external fibre build and splicing timeframes to ensure on time end to end delivery.
  • Installation of transmission equipment using external contractors into Optus Mobile sites.
  • Engaging internal teams for commissioning and handover to mobile for site integration.
  • Recently managing the Regional 4G LTE build which involves Card Upgrades and Microwave dish and Antenna swaps.
  • This build program is sitting at 340 sites before end of March 2016.
  • Managing fault resolution for radio links to ensure the link was delivered on time and within budget.
  • Working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 Engineers to schedule and coordinate teams to be available for fault resolution and link upgrade.
  • Monthly Cost analysis and weekly fault reporting to Programs.
  • National Management of IBC Program where tie cables and transmission equipment installation and commissioning was scheduled with a varied contractor base for Optus Business Customers.
  • Programs and Systems: Microsoft Excel - Reports using filtering and pivot tables, Word templates, Power Point, Filemaker Pro Database - Reporting and site tracking, SAP for ordering of materials and raising of Purchase Orders, ONPS - transmission design and site packaging for delivery.


Optus Communications
Mulgrave

Senior Base Station Deployment Engineer
03.2011 - .1 2012

Job overview

  • 30th March 2011 - 28th September 2012.
  • Deployment of in building coverage solution throughout Vic, SA, WA and TAS regions including sites the like of Rod Laver Arena, Etihad Stadium and various hospitals and businesses using a team of external contractors to complete Base Station installation and integration of these sites.
  • On site OH&S audits carried out on a monthly basis.
  • Managed deployment of Special Event sites utilising COWS (Cell on Wheels) at venues including Flemington Racecourse, Deni Ute Muster, New Years' Eve Celebration Sites.
  • Contractor management for construction, installation and integration of internal and external Coverage sites as designated by Optus Business and Wholesale.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
  • Partnered successfully with Filed teams to ensure on time delivery to OPtus Business clients.

Optus Communications
Mulgrave

National Transmission Coordinator/ Base Station Deployment Engineer
07.2007 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Coordinate and manage expectations of inter dependent national groups to achieve site integration targets as set by National Program Management.
  • Manage expectation of related fibre builds in conjunction with radio program to achieve on time delivery.
  • Trouble shoot Network Management Design and/or initiate design changes where required and obtain stakeholders approval to achieve Site ready statistics.
  • Source equipment, missing /not ordered for sites that are at risk of extending past delivery deadline and/or identify transmission equipment required or replacement equipment that can be sourced quickly and organising commissioning with contractors and/or field staff.
  • Co Ordinate National Radio Hot swap program deliverables in conjunction with Core Transmission and Mapping groups to ensure on time delivery of scheduled microwave radio transmission in turn, minimizing PTW over runs.
  • Provide reports to management as to Performance vs Target.
  • Single point of contact for interstate engineers when communication is required to make co ordinate the transmission path required to achieve end to end transmission for escalated or high profile sites.
  • Project Managed Optus Metro HSDPA build, National Mammoth build and Mammoth plus.
  • Now managing current In Building Coverage transmission, Metro and Wireless Broadband builds which involve the building of radio and/or fibre for 300 sites as well as BTS Swaps changing to IP Backhaul transmission.

Optus Communications
367 Collins Street/ East Burwood Telephone Exchange

Resource Coordinator Design and Build
02.2003 - 03.2006

Job overview

Prepared switching, transmission and IP Engineering packages for Network Engineers to interface with the Core transmission equipment in the exchange.  

Responsible for contractor inductions and approval of permits to work. 

Ordering of parts and logistics management at the exchange.

Liaison with property owners for field access to sites.

 

 

Education

Kilbreda College

High School Diploma

University Overview

Skills

  • Project management
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Organized
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Works Autonomously
  • Highly approachable

Timeline

Project Manager
Optus Communications
09.2012 - 09.2016
Senior Base Station Deployment Engineer
Optus Communications
03.2011 - .1 2012
National Transmission Coordinator/ Base Station Deployment Engineer
Optus Communications
07.2007 - 04.2011
Resource Coordinator Design and Build
Optus Communications
02.2003 - 03.2006
Kilbreda College
High School Diploma
Deborah Howlett