Bill Ornellas

Bill Ornellas is a seasoned telecommunications professional with extensive experience in system design and engineering. Currently serving as a Principal Engineer at T-Mobile since April 2020, Bill leads engineering teams in the application of new hardware and software within the Sprint wireless network, creating test plans and optimizing work schedules. Prior to this, Bill held the position of Telecom Design Engineer at Sprint, where expertise in Ciena Ethernet switching platforms and collaboration with hardware vendors were key responsibilities. Bill's tenure at Clearwire involved network design and testing, significantly reducing operational costs, while earlier roles at Nextel and IP Communications focused on RF engineering and network maintenance. Bill's career began in the US Army as a Network Switching Systems Supervisor, where leadership and training of technical teams were paramount. Educational credentials include studies at University Vitae.