Andreas W.-Freelancer
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Freelancer
Infrafibre Networks GmbH
- Determining the current status (planning status / expansion status) of the so-called interpolygon routes
- Preparing an end-to-end project plan for the individual routes, taking active and passive components and activities into account
- Monitoring and controlling plan implementation
- Optimizing the selected network architecture
- Creating network and splice plans
Senior IP Network Planner
Deutsche Giga Access GmbH
Planning, building and further developing a state-of-the-art telecommunications network as the basis for all products
Evaluating and testing technologies and manufacturers and developing scalable, cost-efficient and flexible network concepts
Further developing and optimizing networks as well as technically developing new service offerings
Configuring and optimizing the backbone and access network infrastructure, including the data center platform
Developing and documenting network concepts for the relevant network layers
Analyzing technical market developments and evaluating possible usage scenarios
Responsible for the functional and capacity-related further development of the various network layers
Responsible for the technical implementation of the developed concepts in cooperation with upstream service providers, manufacturers and colleagues from other departments
Supporting operations and program management with technical issues
Monitoring current developments and trends in networking (software-defined data center/networking, automation, Seamless MPLS, etc.) and evaluating these technologies and products
Creative and integrated planning of local connections using fiber-optic-based IP solutions
Creating connection and network concepts
Providing advice on technical issues relating to backbone planning (connecting expansion areas to the backbone via fiber optics or leased bandwidth)
Commissioning the core ring with Juniper MX10003 at the Frankfurt, Hannover and Düsseldorf locations
Setting up backbone documentation using the freeware Netbox
Joining RIPE-NCC and applying for an AS and an IPv6 address range for DGA and NorthernAccess
Concept and planning for several expansion areas
Developing a concept for a management network (DCN) for DGA, including IP address planning, device selection and procurement
Taking over 7 196 IPv4 addresses
Backbone Project Manager / Senior Backbone Project Manager
Deutsche Glasfaser Wholesale GmbH
- Implementing and planning backbone connections for Deutsche Glasfaser's FTTx areas, especially residential and commercial areas
- Monitoring and coordinating the status of individual projects as well as managing backbone resources and employees
- Setting up and implementing planning and documentation systems
- Creating connection concepts at the passive and active network levels, including WDM planning
- Negotiating contracts for backbone connections with other carriers
- Forecasting and budget planning as well as project controlling in the area of backbone structures
Technical Expert for the Wholesale Broadband and IP Portfolio in Technical Requirements Management
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Managing projects with up to 40 employees from various group units for the nationwide introduction of products and technologies throughout the Telekom Group
Acting as the safety and evacuation officer
Timely commissioning of a new system with error-free and complete data migration from the legacy system; compliance with the specified budget and generation of valid reports
Developing a cost-saving concept to obtain around 5.5 million IPv4 addresses and converting the network without any impact on customers
Technical Expert for the Wholesale Broadband and IP Portfolio at the T-Home Head Office
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Assuming overall responsibility for various technical projects and subprojects with up to 25 employees from different organizational units
Acting as the safety officer
Maintaining intranet pages
Timely introduction of a system while adhering to the specified budget and generating valid reports
Smooth relocation in 2009 from Bochum to Bonn
VLM Broadband, THS & IP Specialist in the Technical Infrastructure Division, Regional Branches Nationwide
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
- Taking responsibility for various technical projects and subprojects with up to 25 employees from different organizational units
- Fulfilling the role of safety officer
- Maintaining the division's intranet pages
Systems Engineering Specialist in the Technical Infrastructure Division, Western Regional Branch
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Responsible systems engineer for the Düren region
Fulfilling the role of laser safety officer
Representing the team leader in all technical and personnel matters for a team of 18 employees
Supporting network technicians with difficult faults
Implementing complex new systems in the assigned technical area
Supporting network technicians in the setup and commissioning, including training, as well as supporting the operation of customer connections
Advising Sales on technical customer inquiries and developing solutions to problems
Requesting and coordinating support services in accordance with framework agreements from manufacturers or internal units
Coordinating appointments with manufacturers' service departments for carrying out fault clearance and modification measures
Providing technical support for construction projects
Preparing and forwarding reports on operational impairments and faults with a wide-ranging impact
Maintaining the branch's intranet servers
Received a bonus for a suggestion to improve the efficiency and simplify DCN structures
Timely migration of the old DCN to the new Z-DCN network
Successfully recertified as a network administrator in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024
Network Technology Specialist in the Technical Infrastructure Division, Western Regional Branch
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Responsible systems engineer for the Düren branch and the Düren region
Ensuring the operation of transmission technology
Building and expanding the Q- and X-DCN networks of the Düren branch
Received the Recertification for CCNA
Received the certificate as a network administrator in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024
Transmission Technology Operations Technician in the Düren Technical Branch
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Responsible systems engineer for the Düren branch
Operating transmission technology
Building and expanding DCN networks
Scheduled activation of 70 network elements in Cologne and 20 network elements in Bonn for the SDH2000+ network through voluntary weekend work
Timely commissioning of the management networks for connecting customers to the ADSL network
Successfully completed the pilot program for a specialist profile of the new IT training system together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Technology
Network Management Employee at the Cologne Technical Branch
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Managing and controlling orders
Monitoring, processing and coordinating appointments
Managing escalations
Timely provision of transmission paths
Successfully applied for further training as a CCNA
MVS/OS/390 System Operator in Computer Service Management
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Migrated proprietary console systems to a server-based system without any downtime
Enabled remote access
Reduced on-call trips to the data center
Network Management Employee in the Magdeburg Technical Branch
Telekom Deutschland GmbH
Initial recording of all data from operating sites in the Magdeburg Telecommunications Office area in the REBELL (BS2000) IT system by August 1994
Timely data entry with a simultaneously low error rate was recognized by awarding a bonus
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Experienced in Telecommunication.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, and Product Development.
Skills
- Operating Systems: Windows Family Including Windows 11, Linux/Unix, Os/2, Os/390 And Mvs
- Databases: Microsoft Access And Mysql/Mariadb
- Programming Languages: Microsoft Vba, Perl, Python, C, Html, Css And Php
- Networks: Telecommunications Networks Based On Fiber-Optic Or Copper Technology (Sdh & Pdh), Xdsl Transmission Technologies, Wdm, Firewalls, Fttx And Lan/Wan Technologies (Gpon, Xgs-Pon Etc.)
- Protocols: Tcp/Ip (Ipv4 And Ipv6), Routing Protocols Such As Is-Is, Ospf, Eigrp And Bgp; Clnp/Clns; Mpls; Frame Relay; Atm; Ethernet; Token Ring; X25; Qd2; Snmp; Wireless Lan; Voip (Sip) And Many More.
Languages
Education
Deutsche Bundespost - Telekom
Training as a Communication Electronics Technician specializing in Telecommunications, Fachabitur · Communication Electronics Technician specializing in Telecommunications · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
Cisco Systems
Unfallkasse Post und Telekom
Cisco Systems
Rezertifizierung Zum Network-Administrator
Cisco Systems
Zertifizierung Zum Netzwerkadministrator
Cisco Systems
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Andreas is based in Monheim am Rhein, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Thai (Elementary).
Andreas has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer, Senior IP Network Planner, Backbone Project Manager / Senior Backbone Project Manager.
Andreas's most recent position is Freelancer at Infrafibre Networks GmbH.
In recent years, Andreas has worked for Infrafibre Networks GmbH, Deutsche Giga Access GmbH, and Deutsche Glasfaser Wholesale GmbH.
Andreas is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication.
Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Andreas also has some experience in Product Development.
Andreas has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication.
Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Information Technology.
Andreas attended Deutsche Bundespost - Telekom for Communication Electronics Technician specializing in Telecommunications.
Andreas has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Zertifizierung Zum Sicherheitsbeauftragten, and Rezertifizierung Zum CCNA.
Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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