Travis Rausch

Experience

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  Verizon Wireless (Alltel Wireless)

  Jul 1999 - Sept 2010

  • Data Solutions Engineer

    Jun 2007 - Sept 2010

  • Senior Wireless Consultant

    Nov 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Assistant Store Manager

    Nov 2004 - Nov 2005

  • Sales Representative

    Jul 1999 - Nov 2004
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  Verizon Wireless

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2019

  Senior Solutions Engineer

  Engage sales teams to qualify customers and identify data solutions. Proactively consult with customers pre and post implementation. Assumes leadership role in providing technical direction to customers, potential customers and internal staff in the development of fully-integrated data solutions. Provide customized solutions that meet customers’ business needs.Research data solutions and customizations. Provide technical expertise and guidance with the implementation of data solutions. Work with third party vendors on products needed to implement data solution. Devise engineering solution and ensure all requirements are in place for a successful implementation. Ensure efficient operations.Serve as subject matter expert for all channels creating the data training curriculum and offering training to all channels. Maintain knowledge of company and market promotional elements. Remain current on all wireless products and services, industry and competitive trends, and reinforce findings with team. Manage and grow existing customer base and manage churn. Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments throughout the company to analyze issues impacting Data sales and recommend, develop, and implement process improvements. Show less

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  Verizon Business

  Nov 2019 - now

  Responsible for the design, level of effort scoping, pricing, management of partner selection, and development of service offerings within the cellular technology space.Additional responsibilities include tasks such as opportunity tracking and reporting, management of transitioning sold engagements to delivery, development of scoping tools and guidelines, and assisting with internal initiatives in the development of new products and processes.Develop trusted technical advisor relationships with internal organizations.Consistently demonstrate the value of Professional Services by identifying areas of improvement for the Network Professional Service team, maintaining a high level of quality within assigned tasks, and increasing organizational exposure through direct engagement with pre and post sales organizations in multiple capacities.Provide senior expert leadership both within the Network Professional Service team as well as assigned engagements.Evolve and support the growth of the Network Professional Service practice through offering development, engagement with partner vendors to identify new technologies and proposed solutions, and assisting with the vetting of team members.Sustain a leadership role within team through mentorship, sharing experience and knowledge through technical sessions, leading by example, both through professional interactions and the continued pursuit of expert level knowledge within multiple fields.Accept individual ownership of critical issues, creatively thinking through to develop resolutions.Manage and develop the presales and engineering delivery team for Professional Service for the On Site and In-Building products.Develop product and service offerings and work with internal groups to provide reporting. Review process and work with internal groups to optimize the process to ensure timely and efficient delivery. Provide thought leadership in the creation of new offerings for the professional service team. Show less Responsible for the design, level of effort scoping, pricing, management of partner selection, and development of service offerings within the cellular technology space.Additional responsibilities include tasks such as opportunity tracking and reporting, management of transitioning sold engagements to delivery, development of scoping tools and guidelines, and assisting with internal initiatives in the development of new products and processes.Develop trusted technical advisor relationships with internal organizations.Consistently demonstrate the value of Professional Services by identifying areas of improvement for the Network Professional Service team, maintaining a high level of quality within assigned tasks, and increasing organizational exposure through direct engagement with pre and post sales organizations in multiple capacities.Provide senior expert leadership both within the Network Professional Service team as well as assigned engagements.Evolve and support the growth of the Network Professional Service practice through offering development, engagement with partner vendors to identify new technologies and proposed solutions, and assisting with the vetting of team members.Sustain a leadership role within team through mentorship, sharing experience and knowledge through technical sessions, leading by example, both through professional interactions and the continued pursuit of expert level knowledge within multiple fields.Accept individual ownership of critical issues, creatively thinking through to develop resolutions.Manage and develop the presales and engineering delivery team for Professional Service for the On Site and In-Building products.Develop product and service offerings and work with internal groups to provide reporting. Review process and work with internal groups to optimize the process to ensure timely and efficient delivery. Provide thought leadership in the creation of new offerings for the professional service team. Show less Responsible for the design, level of effort scoping, pricing, management of partner selection, and development of service offerings within the cellular technology space. Additional responsibilities include tasks such as opportunity tracking and reporting, management of transitioning sold engagements to delivery, development of scoping tools and guidelines, and assisting with internal initiatives in the development of new products and processes.Develop trusted technical advisor relationships with internal organizations.Consistently demonstrate the value of Professional Services by identifying areas of improvement for the Network Professional Service team, maintaining a high level of quality within assigned tasks, and increasing organizational exposure through direct engagement with pre and post sales organizations in multiple capacities.Provide senior expert leadership both within the Network Professional Service team as well as assigned engagements.Evolve and support the growth of the Network Professional Service practice through offering development, engagement with partner vendors to identify new technologies and proposed solutions, and assisting with the vetting of potential team members.Sustain a leadership role within team through mentorship, sharing experience and knowledge through technical sessions, leading by example, both through professional interactions and the continued pursuit of expert level knowledge within multiple fields.Accept individual ownership of critical issues, creatively thinking through to develop resolutions. 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  • Associate Director - 5G Wireless Delivery (Private Wireless Networks and Coverage Solutions)

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Sr Manager Principal Consulting

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Principal Cellular (5g, pLTE, IoT,...) Consultant - Professional Service

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2022