Terri Buchanan

About Terri Buchanan

Versatile strategic leader with a strong technical background in Wireless including DAS, Wi-Fi, Small Cell and Macro Design and Deployment. I have extensive operational experience leading network deployment projects for Wi-Fi, CDMA, LTE, and 5G cellular networks with a high concentration on business strategy and employee development. I have demonstrated ability at taking business objectives and turning them into actionable plans that will improve network performance and grow sales.I am passionate about wireless technology improvements in the small cell arena (Utility/Light pole installations, DAS, Wi-Fi) that will drive quality of life improvements over the next several decades. I am eager to help organizations improve operational performance and grow sales while positively impacting society.Core Competencies:Change ManagementCoaching/Mentoring TeamLeadership and Team DevelopmentNetwork Roll-outsP & L ManagementPlanning and BudgetingProductivity ImprovementStrategic PlanningVendor ManagementSkilled at developing highly engaged and performing teams. I create a culture of innovation and openness to process improvement and have demonstrated this in small local teams and in large geographically-dispersed teams. I continuously work to sharpen my skills as a leader. I have several favorite leadership books but my absolute favorite is \"It\'s Your Ship\" by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, USN. I am a veteran of the USAF where I served during Desert Shield/Storm as a crew chief on C-130 aircraft. The leadership and professional skills I learned in the Air Force and since then will benefit an organization that wants to grow leaders and be a champion in its industry. I thrive in organizations that are open to change and moving at a fast pace.I will bring leadership experience, education, and professional attitude to your organization.

Experience

1. Engineering Development Manager

   T-Mobile

   Apr 2020 — Present · VA, US

   Lead a team of Site Development Project Managers to build new sites and modify existing sites in the deployment of 5G in the Virginia market. Create an inclusive environment with direct reports, peers, and superiors.

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Certificate, Front Line Management

  2001 — 2003

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Aircraft Maintenance Technology

  1989 — 1991

• North Carolina State University

  B.S., Electrical Engineering

  1994 — 1998

• Craven Community College

  Associate in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering Technology

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Optimization
• Rf Planning
• Mapinfo
• Actix
• Ip
• Optimizations
• Ofdm
• Integration
• Network Performance
• Wcdma
• Hsdpa
• Umts
• Rf Design
• Ethernet
• T1
• Rf
• Wireless Broadband
• Wireless Networking
• Network Optimization
• M2m
• Cellular Communications
• Wireless
• Evdo
• Microwave
• Fiber Optics
• Ss7
• Ran
• Cdma2000
• Management
• Das
• 3g
• Hspa
• Wifi
• Transmission
• Optical Fiber
• Rf Engineering
• Network Design
• Antennas
• Lte
• Spectrum Analyzer