TC Rutledge

TC Rutledge

Network Engineer, DC Power, UPS, & Standby Engine Planner, Project Manager, Mobility/Wireless SME

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Supervisor 1 at California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

  • Education

    • Heald Institute of Technology

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      Associate's Degree Applied Sciences Electronics & Computer Technology CUM GPA of 4.0/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Certificates in Microprocessor Systems, Communications II, Digital Circuits, Electronics Labs, Solid State Circuits, Electronics Math and Electronics Service Technician. (graduated w/Honors)

    • Cingular Wireless

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      Managing Interpersonal Relationships
    • Army Institute for Professional Development

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      Management Course
    • US Army Signal Command NCO Academy

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      Advanced Supervisors Course (graduated w/honors)
    • Seventh Signal Brigade NCO Academy

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      Supervisors Course (graduated w/honors)
  • Experience

    • AT&T

      Dec 2006 - Oct 2018
      Network Engineer, DC Power, UPS, & Standby Engine Planner, Project Manager, Mobility/Wireless SME

      12+ years PM experience accurately tracking all time, expenses, invoicing & reporting using approved methods, creating all documentation, floor plans, schematics and specifications relevant to projects, collaborating with design professionals, SME’s and other resources to ensure timely & cost-effective completion of projects. Extensive experience in Wireless Site Development & Telecom Deployment; Located/evaluated buildings for network utilization and development activities. Designed/engineered buildings for Network Installations. Researched manufacture’s O&M software and developed procedures to reconfigure wireless network allowing for repeated expansions, increased capacity and elevated productivity. Collaborated with multiple groups and agencies in performing first of many reconfigurations that increased capacity by over 100%.Saved over $1.5 million by determining strategy to shed 40% of UPS Plant load, curtailing addition of new UPS for over five years.Developed requirements and worked with vendors to produce and maintain National Site Records Database for Switching Centers, allowing for 100% increase in content and data integrity. Increased productivity by reducing forecasting/reporting time from 80 hours to 30 minutes.Negotiated with incumbents and managed contractors to replace M/W Radio Systems and clear frequencies for use by carrier. Ensured compliance with FCC, FAA, local state and national regulations. Received recognition for delivering stalled projects 25% ahead of schedule.Collected forecast information from cross-sectional teams quarterly for tracking and annually for budget requests. Utilized MS Excel to create Dashboard for planner updates and Pivot Tables and Charts for Engineering Director to justify annual operating budgets up to $90,000,000.Saved at over $500,000 on new capital purchases by locating and removing unnecessary and/or overstocked equipment from various locations in network for reusing in required locations. Show less

    • SKYLER ELECTRIC CO INC

      Nov 2018 - Mar 2019
      Project Manager, Detail Engineer.

      Partnered with customers on power system designs, layouts, and future battery reserve calculations. Collaborated with installation crews to meet customer expectations on quality, installation timelines, and provide technical support in troubleshooting complex power plant issues throughout project life cycle. Engineered installation of one rooftop antenna system and 18 power plant projects.Created all documentation for equipment installations explaining in detail exact requirements for every piece of equipment installed.Created material lists identifying required equipment and cable run list denoting end-to-end of every cable installed. Show less

    • Self Employed

      May 2019 - Mar 2021
      Handyman

      Remodeled multiple homes

    • California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

      Mar 2021 - now
      Supervisor 1
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Technical Courses and Certifications

      Various
    • General Radiotelephone Operators License

      Federal Communications Commission
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Technician Class Amateur Radio License

      Federal Communications Commission
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Cert Prep: Project Management Professional (PMP)®

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2019
      View certificate certificate