Corley Hughes

Innovative, persistent problem solver and senior-level engineer with experience in network technology research, operations, performance, and project management. Drive outstanding technical, business, and operations management, utilizing skills in hardware, software, and call processing algorithms. Create, test, and implement technical models based on customer requirements. Triage network anomalies to root cause and resolve hidden issues eluding network performance degradation while simultaneously considering impact of corrective actions to end-users and business bottom-line. Consider key factors of deadline, budget, and quality, prioritizing tasks, analyzing options, setting goals, and delivering on promises while operating with high level of integrity.

For Meta (Facebook), generated network designs for high-speed wireless Internet service while working with the system integrator to configure, test, and deploy solutions for fixed wireless systems; performed code and feature comparison as we transition to open-source code (OSS); performed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses and collaborated across teams to develop financial models by providing technical and operational inputs, analyzing network and technology coverage, and validating model outputs.

For Nokia, led a team of engineers in data analytics for 5G-NR, 4G-LTE, VoLTE, & 3G-UMTS software platforms based on the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) network standards; validated and optimized indoor coverage from site surveys; liaison between internal software development/lab testing and external wireless service operators (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell Canada and others); analyzed metrics for network availability, accessibility, retainability, mobility, throughput, and capacity to provide solutions for air interface interference anomalies; experience with Radio Access Network (RAN) and cloud-based feature deployment.

Promotes knowledge via project management skills, strong oral and written communications skills for technical and non-technical customers as well as internal departments. Open to travel (domestic and international).

I feel confident that my years of experience in structured and unstructured environments would be an asset to your growing organization. I look forward to discussing the several ways my skills and talents would be an asset to your organization.

• Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, Concentration: Telecommunication Analysis and Design, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Electronic Engineering Technology, Concentration: Computer Programming, DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL