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Phil Newby

Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced Transport Planner with a strong design background, contributing to the development of impactful projects that elevate user experience and visual appeal. Skilled in integrating innovative design solutions, showcasing a unique blend of creativity and precision. Proficient in utilizing design software and collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to successfully achieve project goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Specialist (IP/Optical Network Planning)

TELUS
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: British Columbia IP/Optical Network Planning team plans and budgets the growth and sustainment of the optical transport and IP networks in the province through constant architectural and technological evolutions
  • This network supports TELUS services for all of customers, both consumer and business, in all areas of British Columbia and Nationally
  • Establish and maintain relationships with internal/external customers, suppliers, and other TELUS entities and partners; and managed these relationships to positively influence decisions
  • Provide engineering and planning support for sales inquiries and bid support
  • Monitor network capacity and utilization for the assigned portion of the network and issuing complete and accurate tactical plans that ensure the cost effective and timely implementation of network additions, modernization and rearrangements; with the goal of maximizing asset utilization and minimizing incremental capital investment
  • Develop and analyze alternatives; prepare and present formal business cases as required
  • Prepare and update capital and expense budgets and Network Investment Plans
  • Presented plans and recommendations to the management team and/or other parties for information and approval as required
  • Manage workload and outside influences to ensure that problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Maintain and develop databases or other tools that assist the team with the yearly planning function
  • Workload management and reporting initiatives as needed, including workload assignment, reporting and metrics analysis
  • British Columbia IP/Optical Network Planning team plans and budgets the growth and sustainment of the optical transport and IP networks in the province through constant architectural and technological evolutions
  • This network supports TELUS services for all of customers, both consumer and business, in all areas of British Columbia and Nationally

Design Specialist I/II (Network Design Inside Plant)

TELUS
04.2016 - 09.2021
  • Provide technical expertise to engineering technicians on the engineering processes, detailed use of systems and any questions regarding corporate or regulatory policy as it pertains to TELUS infrastructure provisioning
  • Prime resource for technician mentorship and training
  • Monitor and maintain quality standards for the engineering product
  • Collaborate with partner teams within TELUS and serve as a liaison for Project Management, Planning, Logical Engineering, Inside Build and Engineering Management
  • Support the ongoing assignment of team workload, including evaluating workload levels vs
  • Internal resource capacity and engaging external labour forces as required
  • Asset Management and Technical leadership in NetCracker

Engineering Technologist (Network Design Inside Plant)

TELUS
04.2008 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for the creation and management of detailed design specifications and summaries used by TELUS installation forces to provision and build complex Transport, Access, Data, Switching, Succession, Wireless, and Synchronization network equipment
  • Design a cost-effective telecommunications network at the highest level of reliability and availability
  • Originate network installation specifications, material acquisitions, and accurate records in accordance with project and budget parameters and timelines
  • Self management of Network Engineering workload including communication of individual job status
  • Establish lines of communication with internal and external partners and customers regarding network needs and solutions
  • Single point of contact for technologies deployed as TELUS network elements and architecture to design

Education

Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
04.1996

Skills

  • Optical Transport Technologies
  • Legacy Nortel Systems
  • Synchronization Engineering Design
  • DSLAM and Nokia GPON Expertise
  • Routers, Edge Devices
  • Digital Cross-Connect Expertise
  • Fiber Network Interconnection Management
  • Fiber Optic Cable Deployment
  • DC Power System Design
  • Demand Forecasting in Transport
  • Inventory Management System Proficiency
  • Strong Knowledge of NetCracker – physical asset inventory
  • SAP Application Knowledge
  • Circuit Vision
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project Planning
  • AutoCAD Drafting Skills
  • MicroStation Proficiency
  • Yearly Certification in AC/DC Power Safety
  • First Aid Certification
  • TELUS Ladder safety, Bio-Hazards, Fire Extinguisher safety, Spills and Respiratory Hazards
  • TELUS Network Engineering and Provisioning
  • TELUS Health and Safety committee member
  • Anti-Bribery Compliance
  • TELUS Security Training
  • Change Management Fundamentals
  • Artificial Intelligence for Marketing
  • Using Generative AI Tools and Generative AI for Business Leaders

Certification

  • [Certified Engineering Technologist Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta 2011


Timeline

Design Specialist (IP/Optical Network Planning)

TELUS
09.2021 - 04.2024

Design Specialist I/II (Network Design Inside Plant)

TELUS
04.2016 - 09.2021

Engineering Technologist (Network Design Inside Plant)

TELUS
04.2008 - 04.2016
  • [Certified Engineering Technologist Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta 2011


Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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