Steve Decker

Experience

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  Bell Northern Research

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1996

  System & Product Test Engineer / Captive Office & GSM Product Validation

  Senior System Engineer who successfully engineered R&D lab additions, enhancements & modifications. Product Test prime for GSM Intelligent Network (GSM07) & Performance activities during GSM08 & GSM09.Captive Office: Engineered / Designed additions, modifications, and upgrades of switching equipment to the CO environment (including multi-site project in Japan). Senior Engineer responsible for the facilities planning, coordination, implementation, and switch engineering, for CO Relocation project to the new 2201 Lakeside Blvd, lab facility. This lab was later coined the “Lab of Excellence”!Product Validation: Performed as the Prime for the Off-Board Intelligent Network (IN) & Mobile Switching Center / Service Switch Point (MSC / SSP) Integration Test activity. Acted as the prime for the North American Product Test Performance activity. Pokaż mniej

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  Nortel Dasa

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Manager, VIAG Inkerkom Captive Office / DMS100E Product Validation

  Captive Office lab manager who successfully maintained & enhanced the R&D lab located in Immenstaad, Germany. Was an integral player in the development & deployment of VIAG Interkom’s first GSM network in Germany. Feature Test prime for the European software release (EUR006). Successfully managed a multi-cultural staff comprised of 10 Captive Office (R&D lab) Support Engineers.Captive Office: Managed R&D lab additions, modifications, help-line support, day-to-day maintenance, and datafill development / support of seven DMS switch facilities, located in Immenstaad and Munich. Managed the planning, installation, integration, and acceptance testing of VIAG Interkom‟s first GSM network environment.Product Test: Primed & facilitated feature test activities for both test and development communities to ensure that functions associated with feature testing (e.g. Process Management, Educating, Planning, Risk Management, and Multi-site alignment in Germany, UK & Austria) were performed in an efficient and productive manner. Test Prime for the Deutsche Network Broadcast Delivery (DNBD). Pokaż mniej

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  Nortel

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2010

  Successful account & project management of all Knowledge Services activities (Voice Core & Access) within Nortel’s GSM/UMTS Line of Business throughout global regions including North America, Central/Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.Account Management: Sole GSM/UMTS Knowledge Services Account Manager responsible for Tier 1 – 3 global training sales & logistic operations for above regions, which exceeded revenue targets for all three consecutive quarters (241% in 3rd qtr. 2009, 136% in 4th qtr. 2009, and 202% in 1st qtr. 2010). Responsible for stimulating session growth that increased by 242% in 1st qtr. 2010 vs. 2009, with 1st half 2010 projected growth expected to exceed 216%.Project Management: Liaison between GSM Knowledge Services (KS) vendors, Nortel (including Finance, Corporate Sales, Customer Account Teams, Engineering / R&D, Product Line Management, and other KS Leadership Categories (i.e. CDMA, Enterprise, CVAS, & MEN)) and external customers.Scheduling: Scheduled all GSM/UMTS Voice Core & Access training for all global regions. Actively transitioned sessions from tentativeproposedconfirmed based on the progression of the offered / confirmed proposals. Pokaż mniej End-to-end technical Project Management of Nortel’s GSM/UMTS Voice Core System Verification and Integration programs which successfully delivered NSS18-20 (main) & MG20.1-2 (MTCE) cross-functional software releases to Nortel’s GSM/UMTS customers. Managed (direct & indirect) a team of 25 multi-cultural engineers in U.S & China.Project Management: Developed comprehensive Project Plans to ensure that cross-functional & system verification activities and their deliverables were mapped & tracked to approve Plan of Record requirements. To address the dynamic / cross-functional software release development environment, continuously maintained and revised project plans each time approved program churn was encountered.System Verification: Managed the System / Network validation & integration of all Voice Core cross-functional components (including Nortel‟s GSM/UMTS Mobile Switching Center, Media Gateway, Core Billing Module, Universal Signaling Point, & 8600 Router). Validation focus was concentrated on system / network capacity (nominal & overload), robustness, software / hardware upgrade, and software delivery / application disciplines.People Management: Provided clear operational objectives to each local team member. Performed mid-year & year-end performance appraisal reviews. Utilized internal area Subject Matter Experts to provide mentoring and training to other staff members. Orchestrated a work environment that promoted teamwork, motivation, challenges, & gratification. Recognized & awarded deserving individuals that exceeded assignment expectations. Provided frequent and consistent communication to local & remote team members to ensure they were in-synch with corporate program goals and directives. Provided mentoring, support, & directives to off-shore team member to ensure they were actively included (and responsible) for key milestone deliverables. Pokaż mniej Project Management of Nortel’s OEM IOT, Large Office, System Upgrade, and ServiceBuilder™ verification programs, which delivered NSS15-17 (main), NSS17.1 (MTCE), & WIR cross-functional software releases to Nortel’s G/U customers. Managed & supported 26 G/U R&D labs. Managed a team comprised of 22 Test & Support engineers.GSM/UMTS Service Integration: Developed Project Plans that ensured System Upgrade, Large Office, and ServiceBuilder™ Integration program deliverables were achieved. Validated system performance, robustness, and upgrades on supported G/U solutions. Managed „End-to-end‟ integration testing between Nortel‟s MSC and ServiceBuilder™ Intelligent Network.OEM IOT: Inter-Operability Testing (IOT) / integration of Comverse‟s & Glenayre‟s VMS and Aldiscon‟s/Logica‟s SMSC with Nortel‟s network. Execution of ATPs and CRs resolution with OEM vendors and Nortel R&D teams.Captive Office: Coordinated hardware system enhancements & modifications to the GSM / UMTS Captive Offices (R & D labs). Support the R&D lab community (250+ users, + 26 DMS switches). Managed a $4M+ CO budget. Provided recommendations for future lab & program budgets. Pokaż mniej

  • Account / Project Manager, GSM/UMTS Knowledge Services

    Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Project Manager, GSM / UMTS Voice System Verification

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  • Project Manager, GSM / UMTS Voice Services Integration & Captive Office

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
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  Siemens Industry

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Project Manager, Smart Grid Applications

  Software Project Manager for multiple concurrent, large (>$1M) meter data management system (MDMS) projects which last between from 6 months to 2 years to electric utility operations. Coordinate all software development activities with Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and Technical Writing staff, including:• Requirements Analysis• Design• Implementation• Testing (quality control and quality assurance)• Documentation• Software Delivery & Training• Software Support Pokaż mniej

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  OMNETRIC

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Sr, Project Manager, Grid Applications

  Management of service delivery teams during concurrent (>$6M) Smart Grid domestic & international projects that include the design, implementation, and deployment of integrated Smart Grid solutions, involving Siemens (eMeter’s) EnergyIP™ (EIP) Meter Data Management System (MDMS) and EnergyEngage™ (E3) Customer Data Portal, Demand Response Management System (DRMS) / Decentralized Energy Management System (DEMS), Siemens Force Work Management System (FWMS), Siemens PrePayment Electric System (PPES), and AMI meter deployments.• Hosting of workshops to determine and translate project requirements into specific work items for development & Service Delivery teams• Development of project plans / schedules, maintain a master development schedule which identifies project milestones & key deliverables• Adherence to Siemens PM@Siemens methodology throughout project execution / life-cycle • Continuous Change & Risk Management throughout project life-cycle• Communicate / report on project status internally and externally • Track project costs, earned value, and coordinate invoicing of customer• Manage customer expectations and satisfaction, ensure scoped commitments are delivered as agreed Pokaż mniej

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  Siemens Advanta

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2023

  Senior Manager, Grid Applications

  Management of service delivery teams during concurrent (>$6M) Smart Grid domestic & international projects that includes complete project lifecycle (Initiation, Planning (analyze & design), Execution (build, validate, deployment), and Closure) of integrated Smart Grid solution, involving eMeter’s EnergyIP™ Meter Data Management System (MDMS), EnergyEngage™ (E3) Customer Data Portal, Decentralized Energy Management System (DEMS), Siemens Force Work Management System (FWMS), Siemens PrePayment Electric System (PPES), and AMI meter deployments. Development and integration of the OMNETRIC Delivery Methodology (ODM) within the NA & EMEA PMOs, while fostering and promoting the globalization of a core OMNETRIC PMO initiatives.• Actively engaged with ongoing business development and preparing bids / proposals for new opportunities• Hosting of workshops to determine and translate project requirements into specific work items for on-shore & off-shore development & Service Delivery teams. On-shore & off-shore resource management.• Development of project plans / schedules, maintain a master development schedule which identifies project milestones & key milestones / deliverables• Continuous Change, Risk, Defect, and Release Management throughout project lifecycle• Communicate / report on project status internally and externally • Track and communicate project financials, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),and coordinate invoicing of customer• Usage and promotion of PMO best practices (including tools and methodologies) throughout project execution• Integration of PMO tools / utilities including MS Project, MS Project Server, Enterprise Project Management (EPM) and NetSuite OpenAir (NSOA)• Manage customer and project stakeholder expectations and satisfaction, ensure scoped commitments are delivered as agreed• Single point of contact for clients and project teams including project scope deliverables Pokaż mniej

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  Eccellenza, LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project Manager / Owner