Professional Telecom Engineer delivering cutting-edge network infrastructure and 5G solutions.

I am an experienced telecommunications engineer specializing in network design, 5G deployment, fiber optics, and wireless communications systems. I deliver innovative, scalable, and efficient telecom solutions.

Career Highlights

15 Years of Telecommunications
Engineering Excellence

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Projects Delivered

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Team Members Led

Career Journey

Professional Timeline

A comprehensive overview of my telecommunications engineering career progression, from network design engineer to principal architect leading major infrastructure deployments.

Senior Leadership Roles custom-line

2016 - Present

Verizon Wireless

Principal Network Engineer

Leading nationwide 5G network deployment initiatives, managing $500M+ infrastructure projects across 50+ metropolitan areas. Responsible for end-to-end network architecture design, technology selection, and implementation oversight. Successfully delivered first commercial 5G networks in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

Key Achievements:
  • • Reduced network deployment time by 35% through process optimization
  • • Led cross-functional teams of 50+ engineers and technicians
  • • Achieved 99.9% network uptime across deployed infrastructure
  • • Recognized as "Engineer of the Year" 2019, 2021

2011 - 2016

AT&T Network Solutions

Senior RF Engineer

Specialized in RF optimization, antenna design, and LTE network planning across metropolitan areas. Led capacity enhancement projects resulting in 40% improvement in network performance. Managed transition from 3G to LTE technologies with minimal service disruption.

Key Achievements:
  • • Optimized 200+ cell sites improving coverage by 25%
  • • Developed proprietary RF modeling tools adopted company-wide
  • • Mentored 15+ junior engineers in RF engineering principles
  • • Patent holder for antenna optimization techniques

2009 - 2011

Cisco Systems

Network Design Engineer

Developed enterprise network solutions and fiber optic infrastructure designs for Fortune 500 clients. Provided technical consulting for large-scale telecommunications projects across North America. Specialized in backbone network architecture and data center interconnectivity.

Key Achievements:
  • • Designed networks for 100+ enterprise clients
  • • Achieved 98% client satisfaction rating
  • • Contributed to Cisco's network design best practices
  • • Fast-track promotion to senior consultant role
Mary Beth Professional Timeline
Signature Projects

Major Infrastructure
Deployments

Highlighting transformative telecommunications projects that showcase technical expertise and leadership in complex network deployments.

Project 1.Nationwide 5G mmWave Deployment

Led the design and deployment of Verizon's first commercial 5G Ultra Wideband network using mmWave technology. Project covered 30 major cities with 2,000+ small cells, delivering gigabit speeds to millions of customers. Managed $750M budget and coordinated with 200+ vendors and contractors.

Project 2.Smart City IoT Infrastructure - San Francisco

Architected comprehensive IoT network infrastructure for San Francisco's smart city initiative. Deployed 5,000+ sensors across traffic management, environmental monitoring, and public safety systems. Integrated edge computing capabilities reducing latency by 60% and enabling real-time city analytics.

Project 3.Enterprise Fiber Backbone - Fortune 100 Client

Designed and implemented a high-capacity fiber optic backbone network connecting 200+ corporate locations across North America. Achieved 100Gbps interconnectivity with 99.99% uptime SLA. Project completed 6 months ahead of schedule saving client $50M in operational costs.

Project 4.Stadium & Venue DAS Implementation

Implemented Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) for 25+ major sports venues and convention centers. Enhanced mobile coverage and capacity for events with 50,000+ attendees. Achieved seamless connectivity during peak usage with innovative RF engineering solutions.

Project 5.Emergency Network Resilience Initiative

Led disaster recovery network planning for critical infrastructure resilience. Deployed mobile cell sites and emergency communication systems capable of operating during natural disasters. Enhanced network redundancy protecting 10M+ customers in hurricane-prone regions.

Project 6.Rural Broadband Expansion Program

Architected cost-effective broadband solutions for underserved rural communities across 15 states. Utilized innovative fixed wireless and satellite technologies to bring high-speed internet to 500,000+ residents. Project recognized by FCC as model for rural connectivity initiatives.

Technical Expertise

Certifications &
Specializations

Professional Certification

Cisco Certified Expert (CCIE)

Advanced certification in enterprise networking, security, and wireless technologies. Expertise level 8 certification representing top 1% of network professionals globally.

Industry Certification

5G Network Specialist

Comprehensive certification in 5G NR technology, network slicing, edge computing, and IoT integration from leading vendors including Ericsson and Nokia.

Project Management

PMP Certified

Project Management Professional certification enabling leadership of complex multi-million dollar telecommunications infrastructure projects with international teams.

RF Engineering

Advanced RF Design

Specialized expertise in antenna design, propagation modeling, and RF optimization. Patent holder for innovative antenna array technologies improving network capacity.

Fiber Optics

Certified Fiber Specialist

Expert-level certification in fiber optic design, installation, and testing. Specialization in high-capacity backbone networks and data center interconnectivity.

Cloud & Security

AWS Solutions Architect

Professional certification in cloud infrastructure design enabling integration of telecommunications systems with modern cloud and edge computing platforms.

Recognition

Awards & Industry
Recognition

2023.IEEE Communications Society Excellence Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions to 5G network architecture and innovative solutions in telecommunications infrastructure design.

2021.Verizon Engineer of the Year

Awarded for exceptional leadership in nationwide 5G deployment and achieving record-breaking network performance metrics.

2020.Patent Recognition - Antenna Array Design

Patent granted for innovative massive MIMO antenna array technology improving 5G network capacity by 40% in dense urban environments.

2019.FCC Rural Connectivity Leadership Award

Honored for pioneering work in bringing broadband connectivity to underserved rural communities through innovative wireless solutions.

2018.Women in Telecom Leadership Recognition

Selected as one of "Top 40 Under 40" telecommunications professionals for exceptional career achievements and industry leadership.

2017.AT&T Innovation Excellence Award

Recognized for developing breakthrough RF optimization algorithms that improved network efficiency by 30% across metropolitan deployments.