Project Management for a Free Wireless Internet Zone in Downtown Area

Created on Feb 28, 2025

Skills:

• Project Management & Planning: Project charters, scope statements, risk registers, work breakdown structures
• Network Design & Security: Wireless network architecture, access point design, security camera integration
• Collaboration & Communication: Stakeholder analysis, communication plans, public awareness strategies
• Tools & Documentation: Gantt charts, PERT diagrams, RACI matrices, budget planning

Project Overview:

The project aimed to provide free wireless internet across 15 city blocks in the downtown area to enhance connectivity for residents, visitors, and businesses. The initiative sought to boost economic growth, improve public safety through network-enabled security cameras, and create an inclusive, connected environment.

Key Contributions:

• Comprehensive Project Documentation: Developed a project charter, scope statement, and detailed work breakdown structure to guide the project from initiation to completion.
• Network & Security Design: Planned the placement of wireless access points on lampposts and buildings for optimal coverage, and integrated security cameras to support public safety initiatives.
• Stakeholder & Team Management: Conducted stakeholder analysis, created an organizational chart, and established team roles and responsibilities through a RACI matrix.
• Timeline & Budget Planning: Created Gantt charts and PERT diagrams to map project timelines and critical paths, alongside a detailed budget covering fixed and variable costs.
• Quality & Risk Management: Developed a Quality Management Plan (QMP) outlining performance, functionality, and reliability standards, and created a risk register to mitigate potential issues.

Results and Impact:

• Planned for enabling free internet access across a large downtown area, promoting local business activity and community engagement.
• Planned for enhancing public safety through real-time security monitoring, supporting law enforcement efforts.
• Planned for increasing public awareness and adoption of the wireless zone through a targeted communication campaign.

Learnings and Takeaways:

• Gained an understanding of managing large-scale infrastructure projects, balancing technical, logistical, and community considerations.
• Learned how to structure complex projects with multiple deliverables, dependencies, and risk factors.
• Understood the importance of aligning project outcomes with community needs and long-term sustainability through effective stakeholder collaboration.