Barton Skinner

Experience

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  Sprint

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  RF Cell and Switch Technician
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  Nortel Networks

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  Implementation Manager

  ● Drove daily staffing and coordination for over 20 employees involved in multiple US-based CDMA customer network wireless network integration projects. ● Ensured employees were appropriately placed in positions based on skill and experience levels. ● Facilitated employee training and mentoring sessions to assist in career growth and development.

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  Ericsson

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  ● Managed team of 15 CDMA technical support engineers located in Texas and remote US locations.● Oversaw ITAC team activities in the delivery of 24/7 support to internal network integration teams throughout deployments taking place on customer networks. ●Developed effective resolutions to a variety of escalated issues. ●Mentored employees in areas concerning career development. ● Played a key role in successful launch of new CDMA voice/data products through solid collaboration with Tech Writers, Design and New Product Introduction Teams to ensure readiness prior to general release. ●Facilitated product knowledge sessions with Network Integration Engineers, successfully increasing proficiency levels among participants in the area of new products.

  • Technical Support Manager

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • CDMA Readiness Team Lead

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  Ericsson

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Service Delivery Line Manager (SDN & IP Networks)

  ● Lead and oversee daily operations of a global team of 20 Integration Engineers and Solution Architects, with members in the United States, India and Mexico. ● Direct team activities in pre-sales costing/solutions, post-sales design engineering, project deployment/integration and acceptance testing for equipment related to Internet Protocol Networks.● Manage project staffing, ensuring adequate manpower to complete jobs. ● Play a key role in career development of team, providing mentoring, training and guidance in the areas of technical/non-technical certifications, resulting in multiple promotions to higher-level engineering positions. ● Collaborate with Project Managers and internal teams in the delivery of strong working relationships throughout all projects, resulting in high levels of satisfaction among customers. ● Oversee hiring of employees and contractors as needed. Show less

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  Big Sky Asset Insurance, LLC

  Jan 2017 - now

  President/Owner