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Summary

Experience

Telecommunications EngineerHoneywell International Inc.
Atlanta, GAJun 2021Present
  • Led the design and deployment of a new industrial wireless network across three manufacturing plants, improving data throughput by 40% and reducing downtime by 15%.
  • Managed vendor relationships and procurement for network hardware, achieving a 10% cost reduction on annual equipment expenditures totaling over $1.2M.
Junior Telecommunications EngineerSouthern Company
Atlanta, GAJun 2018Jun 2021
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of an MPLS network upgrade for critical utility infrastructure, enhancing data transmission reliability by 20%.
  • Configured and maintained Cisco routing and switching equipment, contributing to a 100% network uptime for assigned segments.

Projects

Enterprise VoIP System Migration
Mar 2022Jan 2023
  • Managed the migration of 5,000+ users to a new enterprise VoIP system, ensuring seamless transition with zero service disruption.
Smart Factory IoT Connectivity Solution
Sep 2021Present
  • Designed and implemented a robust wireless IoT network for real-time sensor data collection in a manufacturing plant, reducing data latency by 60%.
  • Selected and integrated LoRaWAN technology for long-range, low-power device communication, extending sensor battery life by 2 years.
  • Developed network monitoring dashboards to visualize IoT device health and data flow, enabling proactive maintenance.
Automated Network Fault Detection System
Jul 2020Feb 2021
  • Developed a Python-based system to automatically detect and alert on network anomalies using SNMP data, reducing manual monitoring efforts by 75%.
  • Integrated the system with existing ticketing platforms, decreasing average incident detection-to-ticket creation time by 90%.
  • Improved network visibility and reduced false positives through machine learning algorithms for baseline profiling.

Education

Georgia Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Atlanta, GAAug 2014May 2018
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8/4.0.
  • Specialized in Telecommunications and Signal Processing.
  • Awarded Dean's List honors for six consecutive semesters.

Publications

Optimizing Wireless Communication in Industrial IoT Environments
Apr 2023Grace Okonkwo, David Lee
Impact of 5G on Manufacturing Automation and Control Systems
Nov 2022Grace Okonkwo
Leveraging SDN for Enhanced Network Resilience in Critical Infrastructure
Sep 2020Grace Okonkwo, Sarah Chen

Skills

Networking & Protocols
TCP/IPOSPFBGPMPLSSDNLAN/WAN
Wireless & RF Technologies
LTE5GWi-Fi (802.11ax)Mesh NetworksRF PlanningSpectrum Analysis
Optical & Transmission
Fiber OpticsDWDMOTNGPONEthernetSDH/SONET
Tools & Software
Cisco IOSJuniper JunosWiresharkiPerfMATLABPython (Scripting)
Project Management & Standards
Agile MethodologiesITILNetwork Security (Firewalls, VPN)Vendor ManagementRisk AssessmentTechnical Documentation