William Wall

William Wall

University Innovation Fellow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    AT&T | Network Engineer II | MBA Candidate @UIUC Gies

  • Education

    • University of Glasgow

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      Mechanical Engineering (Semester Abroad)
    • Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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      Master of Business Administration - MBA 4.0

      Specializations: Business Analytics & Disruptive Technologies (cloud, AI, blockchain)

    • Marine Academy of Science and Technology

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      High School ENGINEERING
    • Bucknell University

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      Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering

      University Prize for Men AwardRusling Leadership AwardBison Award4-yr Dean's List

  • Experience

    • Stanford University

      Sept 2017 - May 2020
      University Innovation Fellow

      University Innovation Fellows is a global leadership program run through Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school). Core to the program is empowering participants across all disciplines and stages of study to become agents of change through design thinking.

    • Bucknell University

      Aug 2018 - May 2020
      Founder - Design Thinking Leadership (Consulting Program)

      • Intensive hands-on program for incoming students to consult for local small business owners delivering actionable strategic plans centered around the principles of design thinking. • Successfully secured full funding for the initial operations from the Bucknell Board of Trustees.• The educational program is now an integral part of Bucknell's incoming student orientation and has had hundreds of student participant over several years of activity.

    • ExxonMobil

      May 2019 - Jan 2023

      • Managed vendor logistics for all refinery hydro-processing catalysts (HPC) and fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts to ensure supply continuity and minimal downtime for all (9) North American refineries.• Identified opportunity in catalyst trucking supply chain and designed streamlined operating protocol with inbound logistics vendors for North America refineries.• Secured critical catalyst supply during unplanned refinery shut downs to minimize downtime and production loss from paused plant activity. Show less • Concurrently negotiated critical contracts for S&R helicopters, offshore vessels, cybersecurity, and FPSO O&M to support the expanding drilling campaign offshore of Guyana.• Coordinated affiliate-wide project to implement first-time cybersecurity into local transportation operations to reduce data security risks and expand digital automation in the growing affiliate.• Designed an SQL script to identify and reassign misclassified drilling materials in global SAP database to fully automate a previously manual, 3-week process. Show less

      • Supplier Manager - North American Refineries (Rotational Program)

        Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Project Engineer - Upstream Drilling Ops (Rotational Program)

        Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
      • Guyana Ops Readiness Contracts Lead (Rotational Program)

        Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
      • Data Engineer (Summer Internship)

        May 2019 - Aug 2020
    • AT&T

      Jan 2023 - now

      TEAM: Emerging Technologies• Engaged cross-functional teams in testing and certifying new HW/SW for nationwide deployment• Utilized Python, Databricks, and Palantir Foundry to enhance data analysis, streamline scheduling workflows, and automate complex database processes• Engineered autonomous ETL data pipelines between cloud platforms, creating PBI/Tableau dashboards, workflows, and analyses • Predictive modeling with SQL, Alteryx, and PowerBI/Tableau to detect and mitigate band redundancies and improve network traffic in nationwide cell sites• Developed Python model to strategically reallocate satellite ground assets to improve response times in natural disaster zones Show less TEAM: In-Building RF Design Team [Southern California RAN Market]• Designed network architecture and 3D propagation modelling for distributed antenna systems (DAS) using iBwave/ATOLL to enhance wireless service in high-traffic venues in Southern California market• Oversaw a portfolio of 40+ RAN design projects, including the iBwave RF modelling, site walks, vendor/client relationships, and future capacity planning• Analyzed, designed, and budgeted future capacity requirements for SoCal sports stadiums in preparation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 LA Olympics• Developed multiple automation tools utilizing VBA, SQL, PowerBI, and Power Automate to streamline data analysis methods and reduce manual engineering work Show less

      • Network Engineer II (Technology Development Program)

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Network Engineer (Technology Development Program)

        Jan 2023 - Jul 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to William Wall
      Bison Award Bucknell University Given to select students for significant contributions in leadership, mentorship, and community impact.
    • Awarded to William Wall
      Bucknell University Prize for Men Bucknell University Given to the man of the graduating class who best represents the ideals fostered by Bucknell University: intellectual maturity, personal conviction and strength of character.
    • Awarded to William Wall
      Rusling Leadership Award Bucknell University Given to sole student for significant display of academic excellence and strong characteristics of courage and leadership.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Engineering Mentor

      Issued by Marine Academy of Science and Technology
      Marine Academy of Science and TechnologyAssociated with William Wall
    • Volunteer/Spokesperson

      Issued by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
      Cystic Fibrosis FoundationAssociated with William Wall
    • Eagle Scout w/ Bronze Palm

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America
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