matt ballenger

wireless cell site field engineer at at and t

About

Results driven engineering professional with over 15 year of experience focused on technology and telecommunications. Proven ability to work effectively with engineers and construction teams to ensure product solutions meet customer requirements and expectations.

Country

united states

City

mount pleasant

Industry

telecommunications

Skill

cell site construction, rf engineering, t1, dsl, telecommunications, network design, fiber optic networks, copper cabling, relationship building, team leadership, employee training, product design support, project management, strategic planning, troubleshooting, wireless communications systems, wireless networking

Experience

outside plant design engineer

at&t

2000-2 - 2009-9 · 9 yrs 8 mos

* Designed all outside plant (cable & carrier) facilities, specific and routine in assigned areas * Served as a resource for construction crews and other departments to ensure projects were constructed in * accordance with company practices and policies while meeting customer expectations * Successfully established relationships with utilities, government agencies, developers, and contractors * pertaining to shared use, right-of-way, and facility placement/location * Served as Loop Capacity Manager for the James Island area * Prepared and submitted routine authorizations for distribution facilities via CAD systems * Provided detailed designs for distribution facilities to meet service and sales quotas * Conducted cost studies to select the most economical infrastructure design for new business development * Served as the BIC engineer for the Charleston area on metro-Ethernet service orders

mechanical engineer

consolidated systems, inc.

1999-1 - 2000-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Programmed and resolved problems related to the turret press * Consulted maintenance department with the installation of new coil coating entry line * Researched new equipment and completed feasibility studies to improve production

wireless cell site field engineer at at and t

at&t

2009-9 - Present · 17 yrs 1 mo

* ▪ Complex cell site equipment maintenance and installation activities * ▪ Perform testing of all circuits, equipment, and components to ensure proper configuration and operation. * ▪ Monitor overall telecommunication systems performance, identifies poor quality lines, circuit utilization, * cost reduction initiatives and service improvement opportunities * ▪ Work with RF Engineers, contractors and customers to improve network * ▪ Coordinate installation dates, equipment delivery and testing/ troubleshooting of new circuits