Robert Hoffman
Network Design Engineer
AT&T
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
First full-time job in High School.
Went out-of-state to get a meaningful degree.
Worked throughout college to help pay out-of-state costs.
Joined multiple social organizations to build personal network.
Graduated in 4 years with degree in Electrical Engineering.
Applied to a job that I didn't exactly have the qualifications for.
After being hired, proved my worth and ability to contribute to the team each and every day.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Milton High School
Milton High School
Career
Network Design Engineer
We create documents that control the flow of all AT&T Mobility traffic.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Engineering
Technology
Problem Solving
Day to Day
In a typical day, I will receive a ticket for new work that needs to be completed in a set of routers, switches, or servers. Once I receive this ticket I begin analyzing the documents provided and cross-referencing it with what currently exists on our equipment. Once I verify the information provided, I begin pulling the necessary changes in order to explain how to complete them. After this is complete I simulate my work and forward to the necessary implementation teams.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Be a well-rounded individual who participates in clubs, sports and possibly even a part-time job. Employers want to hire individuals with experience in very different situations and knows how to balance multiple different commitments at the same time.
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 didn't have enough internships and co-op employment opportunities to get a job with a major engineering company."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
