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[ Basic Functions ] [ Technology Systems ] [ Connectivity Systems ] [ Software / Programming / Administration ]
[ Ancillary Systems ] [ Management ] [ Relationships & Communications ] [ Products & Services ] [ Locations ]
N. F. Martin
Post Office Box 1128 • Des Plaines, Illinois 60017-1128
Telephone: (847) 297-5232 • Email: nf.martin@att.net • Website: http://nfmartin.com
Technology Functions
Position goal: Telecommunications Director or Manager,
Positions held: Corporate Telecommunications Manager, Senior Consultant, Senior Program Manager, Program Manager, Independent Consultant
The following information describes in some detail the functions and responsibilities involved in my experience with technology applications. Quantity figures are for largest single technology user.
I. Basic Functions Top of Page
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Analysis |
· client business and technology costs and expenses, · current business and technology needs and future strategies, · voice, data, transmission, video, wireless and connectivity equipment and systems, · local, domestic and international networks, · buy or lease cost information, · outsourcing programs and agreements, · 20 years experience
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Acquisition / Negotiation |
· voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary equipment and systems, for contracts up to $ 35 million per annum , · temporary and migrational technology equipment and systems, · 20 years experience
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Configuration |
· voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary equipment and systems, · local, domestic and international networks, · 15 years experience
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Design |
· voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary equipment and systems, up to 20 major simultaneous locations, · technology buildings, facilities and equipment rooms, · domestic and international communications networks, · 15 years experience
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Documentation / Presentations |
· project and service evaluation and estimating processes, · business and technology financial plans, · developed a proprietary project management system including all processes and procedures utilized in monitoring and managing technology projects, · generate customized proposal and special reports, · produce original and revised contracts, · desk top publishing (MS Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint), · 20 years experience
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Engineering / Strategic Planning |
· voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary systems, · local, domestic and international networks, for up to 20 major locations, · generate diagrammatic, schematic and construction drawings, · 20 years experience
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Implementation / Deployment |
· voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary equipment and systems, up to 20 major simultaneous locations, · local, domestic and international locations, · new, upgrade and replacement equipment, systems and networks, · 15 years experience
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Maintenance / Upgrade |
· voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary equipment and systems, up to 90 separate operational systems, · involving local, domestic and international facilities and locations, · new, upgrade and replacement equipment and systems, · 15 years experience
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Operation |
· voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary equipment and systems, up to 90 separate operational systems, · supporting local, domestic and international business premises, · 15 years experience. |
II. Business Technology Systems Top of Page
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Data |
· Internet ISP equipment and systems, for up to 7800 access ports, · computer and PC equipment and systems, · 8 years experience
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Transmission |
· all types of transmission equipment and systems, for up to 20 major locations, · LAN and WAN equipment and systems, · integrated voice, data and video transmission, · voice network call routing systems and platforms, · 15 years experience
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Video |
· video teleconference equipment, systems and facilities, for up to 10 locations, · PC ancillary systems, · 5 years experience
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Voice |
· PBX / ACD systems and equipment, for up to 20,000 single location ports, · voice mail, IVR, CTI and turret systems and equipment, for up to 10,000 ports, · shared tenant services and central office equipment and systems, up to 20 user communities, · VoIP systems, for up to 7 locations, · 15 years experience |
Connectivity Systems Top of Page
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Cable Infrastructure |
· building wiring systems, up to 10,000 point at a single location site, · distributed wiring systems, · under ground and aerial systems, for up to 10 building campus, · wide area distribution systems, · copper, coax and fiber optic cabling, · 15 years experience
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Microwave |
· inter-building and inter-location equipment and systems, · redundant and local by-pass systems, · 10 years experience
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Network Systems |
· local, national and international transmission services, for up to 20 major locations, · routing and call handling platforms, for up to 250 million calls per annum, · terrestrial and satellite equipment and systems, · local, national and international transmission equipment and systems, · 15 years experience
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Satellite |
· national and international equipment and systems, · domestic and foreign network support services, · 10 years experience
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| Wireless |
· local voice, data and video equipment and systems, · aircraft to ground radio communication systems, · private communication equipment and systems, · LAN equipment and systems, · 5 years experience |
Software / Programming / Systems Administration Top of Page
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Application Customization |
· work closely with experienced application software system personnel, · lead team efforts which review, document, implement, modify or revise telecommunications software to address custom technology or business requirements, · experience in applications involving computer telephony integration (CTI) and customer relationship management (CRM) software, · 15 years experience
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Programming |
· have more than a basic understanding of the Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, ME, XP and NT environments, · in daily routine primarily utilize MS Office Suite software, · also use other application and maintenance software on an occasional basis, · 10 years experience
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Moves, Adds and Changes |
· have more than a basic understanding of the parameters involved with all MAC functions, · do not perform an MAC functions, · acquire the necessary expertise from other team members who perform these functions as part of their daily routine, · 15 years involvement
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System Administration |
· do not perform any software programming or administration, · some projects or applications required experience in operational software or any other related software, i.e. Novell, Groupware, Shareware, C++, · acquire the necessary programming expertise from other team members who perform these functions as part of their daily routine, · 10 years involvement |
Ancillary Systems Top of Page
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Environmental |
· water and fire control equipment and systems, for areas up to 25,000 sq. ft., · heating and air conditioning equipment and systems, · 10 years experience
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Power |
· commercial and industrial power conditioning and electric generation equipment and systems, up to 25,000 kilowatts, · uninterruptible power equipment and systems, · 10 years experience
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Security |
· facility and perimeter access control, up to 15 simultaneous locations, · CCTV systems, · 5 years experience |
III. Management Top of Page
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Acquisition |
· familiar with all facets of procurement processes and procedures involving technology and business environments · actively involved in most technology product and business service arenas, · key / lead participant in all contractual terms and related conditions, · extensive experience in the procurement processes and procedures, · 20 years experience
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Negotiation |
· involved with all aspects of pricing, delivery, quality discounts, · experienced in the generation and modification of contracts and agreements, · key player in determining customer acceptability and compliance, · 20 years experience
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Analysis |
· product, service, business and technology analysis, assessment and recommendations, · complete department budgetary and project cost analysis, billing audits, · department or system paper flow scrutiny, · 20 years experience
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Business |
· generate department and management presentations, · address vendor demonstrations and seminars, · develop corporate and vendor documentation, · 20 years experience
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Design & Engineering |
· integrated business and technology application equipment and systems, · amalgamate network services, · promote custom application development, · produce custom department forms, · 20 years experience
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Financial |
· department budgets and financial analysis, up to $ 35 million per annum · short and long term capital cost evaluation, · business and technology operational costs and expenses monitoring, · outsourcing / internal business process reviews, · cost savings and cost containment, up to $ 25 million per annum, · 20 years experience
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Implementation |
· new voice, data, video, transmission, wireless, connectivity and ancillary equipment and systems, up to 17 simultaneous major locations, · deployment of upgrades to business and technology equipment and system upgrades, · 20 years experience
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Operation |
· business and technology system and operation documentation, · department and vendor personnel allocation and scheduling, · perform daily work load monitoring, · on-going business and technology system maintenance, · equipment, system and software upgrades, · 20 years experience
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Procurement |
· RFI / RFQ / RFP generation and review, · delivery and deployment schedules, · operational and service coordination, · 20 years experience
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Procedures / Processes |
· generate department policies and procedures, · develop department and system processes, · 20 years experience
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| Project |
· monitoring and priority apportionment, up to 20 major simultaneous projects, · management of schedule and associated personnel, · development and adherence of timeline parameters, · 20 years experience
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| Vendor |
· establish vendor standards and specifications, · implement vendor selection and performance processes, · monitoring vendor pricing, quality and delivery schedules, · global sourcing development, · 20 years experience |
IV. Relationships and Communications Top of Page
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Personnel / Department |
· provide direction for staff up to 8, departments of over 50 people, · managed project personnel up to 20 people, · focus on team building and involvement, · promotion and acquisition of qualified personnel, · promotes personnel and occupational development, · generate motivational processes, · active in hiring and termination procedures, · review and promotion process, · implement mentoring and training programs, · implement performance monitoring processes, · 20 years experience
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Internal / Management |
· active team building techniques, · promote user community involvement, · solicit on-going senior management involvement and support, · 20 years experience
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Vendor |
· work load monitoring of personnel and equipment, · promotes vendor / customer team building, · provide vendor personnel motivational processes, · deploy new and revised vendor responsibility definitions, · advocate active vendor management involvement, · implement vendor awards programs, · 20 years experience |
V. Products and Services Top of Page
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Equipment / Systems |
· domestic and international, supporting up to 20 major locations, · business and technology equipment and systems, · technology areas and equipment rooms, · connectivity equipment and systems, · environmental / power / security equipment and systems, · outsourcing of systems and support agreements, · 20 years experience
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Network / Transmission Services |
· domestic and international, supporting up to 20 major locations, · network equipment and systems, · VPN, GVN, ETN, 800, SDN, ATM and frame relay networks, · outsourcing programs and agreements, · 20 years experience
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Vendors (partial list) |
Equipment, Systems and Support · AT&T · Baker Audio · Lucent · Avaya · Northern Telecom · Hewlett Packard · Cisco / GeoTel · Inter-voice · Compaq · Libert · 20 years experience |
Network Configuration and Support · AT&T · MCI / Worldcom · Williams · Sprint · Ameritech / SBC · Verizon · Pacific Bell / SBC · Bell Canada · US West · MFS · 20 years experience |
VI. Locations Top of Page
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Domestic |
· support numerous facilities in many domestic states, · 15 years experience
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International |
· support a number of facilities in Canada, United Kingdom and Mexico · 15 years experience |
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