Pete Long

About Pete Long

A mobile networks and security programs project manager with nearly 2 decades of experience directing teams of up to 60 in design, development, and deployment of mobile networks, programs, processes, and emergency services for leading U.S. telecommunications organizations. Throughout my career, I’ve valued the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and clients on wireless technology-related projects and operational developments, including the orchestration and project management of a Nokia Delivery Platform-deploy (NDPd) orchestration tool supporting cell site buildout through task digitization and automation for enterprise customer teams. Often recognized for leading with diligence, integrity, and a commitment to teamwork, these attributes have been critical to my success in directing team members through projects involving developing, building, and launching highly complex mobile networks and U.S. government-related technology compliance initiatives. My professional and technical competencies include: Project Team Leadership · Customer Relationship Management · Cross-Functional Communication · Project Management · Process Improvement · Business Continuity Management · Security and Privacy Controls Maintenance · Security Framework Implementation · Data Processing · Compliance Programs · Gap Analysis · Cost Reduction Analysis · Internal Audits · Risk Mitigation · Telecommunications · Open and Virtualized Radio Access Networks (O-RAN and vRAN) · NG Networks · 9-1-1 Call and Data Delivery ADDITIONAL RELEVENT EXPERIENCE AT & T: External Affairs Manager, Network (Regulatory), and Change Management - Process Development Engineer I can be reached at p•••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Project Manager Mobile Networks, Digital Deploy Processes and Tools

   Nokia

   Jun 2021 — Present · Naperville, IL

   Oversees buildout of operational workflows for enterprise customers utilizing NDPd, a Nokia workflow orchestration tool supporting automation and digitization of construction, integration, and system closeout processes while reducing costs, eliminating errors, and improving productivity by ~25%.• Designs training materials and delivers training sessions to project management team utilizing NDPd orchestration tool; ensures team members are educated on task identification and data review processes.• Defines and develops processes to support project management organization (PMO) mobile networks with 5G implementations that drive cost reduction, and increased productivity through process automation.• Manages compliance efforts on behalf of subsidiary SAC Wireless for Nokia’s national security agreement, including identifying vendor and project teams, creating management system accounts for authorization codes, and managing communications between internal, project, and supplier teams.

Education

• Marquette University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA