Justin Matthews
Sr Specialist - Network Support
AT&T
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
In high school, I had a project and made a "cellphone wallet". From then on I've wanted to invent.
Chose mechanical engineering because it allowed me to learn how things were made.
Completed two internships to make sure mechanical engineering was right for me.
Got involved in engineering based organizations on campus and went to national conventions.
Not giving up when I made a D in thermodynamics. I came back the next semester and made an A.
Education
High School
Madison Academy
Madison Academy
Career
Sr Specialist - Network Support
I handle the wireless technology and functions on the Network Disaster Recovery vehicles.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Travel
Helping People
Day to Day
I perform the monthly routines of the technology on the Emergency Communication Vehicles and Cell on Light Trucks to ensure we can deploy quickly and that we can connect our systems to the voice and data networks. During the routines I might find problems with hardware or software so I will take necessary steps to replace failed equipment. Also I will look at ways to improve our assets. So that could entail adding different technologies that will provide a better signal, faster speeds, etc.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Build your resume through internships that pertain to your major. This provides networking opportunities, compensation, and allows you to see if you actually enjoy what you're doing outside the classroom.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"I wish I could be as smart as they are."
Challenges I Overcame
Time Management
