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Clyde J. Fagan
2615 Blackstone
Dr.
Grand Prairie, Texas
75052
clyde.fagan@att.net
214-598-9551 - Mobile
Profile: Team Oriented professional with a
unique blend of technical and business skills, bringing to the table the
ability to combine business development and technical applications.
Core Competence: Experienced in network
implementation, hardware installation, and system integration design.
Objectives: Professional goals include
continuing to grow in leadership and knowledge, excel in innovative
technology applications, mentor and learn from team members and colleagues,
and develop world-class solutions to real world challenges.
SUMMARY
Detailed RF Engineering,
Wireless Implementation, Network Implementation, Hardware Integration,
Power Distribution, Detailed RF Testing, Systems Test Engineering, Site
Construction, Site Surveying, Radio Engineering, Channel and Frequency
Planning, Capacity Planning, Staging, Detailed Engineering.
SKILLS
Project Management:
Interfaced with site acquisition, construction management, network
engineering, feasibility analysis, and constructability within defined
project budget. Filed all documentation with the FCC, FAA, and prior
coordination notice ( PCN). Model radio frequency propagation; analyze
target market by selecting communication site locations, comparing
empirical to predicted results, distributed geographical results to
management, site acquisition, and marketing group.
Wireless Applications:
LTE, CDMA,4G WIMAX,LMDS, ISM, UNII, TDMA, OFDM, GPRS, 802.11, GPRS, UMTS,
HSDPA, licensed and unlicensed microwave, microwave backhaul via PTP, last
mile via PTMP, Diversity, Paging Systems, Satellite Systems.
Operating Systems: Windows suite, UNIX.
Tools: DB Planner, MapInfo, Orthogon
Systems Link Calculator, Delorme, MicroPath200x, test transmitters, T-bird,
spectrum and network analyzers, generators, power meters.
Desk Top Applications: Word, Excel, Lotus, MS Project,
Visio, QXDM, OSS
Networking: Cisco Systems, H.323, WEB switch,
videoconference, Routers, Switches, Data Cabling.
Vendors: Alcatel, Ericsson, Cisco Systems,
Dragon Wave, Samsung, Orthogon Systems, Nokia NSN, Ceragon, Motorola, Radio
Waves, Andrews, Mobile Logix, Agilent, Polycom, Others.
EDUCATION: ITT Technical Institute, Garland,
Texas.
Associates Degree in
Electronics Engineering Technology, 09/09/93.
CERTIFICATIONS: Ericsson LTE Commissioning( LZU1087803R2A ), AT&T CBU-DUW Modernization(
LZU1087549R1A )
EXPERIENCE
May 2012-Present, Ericsson Inc.
Sprint/Clearwire ( Network Vision)
Field Engineer
Responsible for the overall
operations and maintenance for the Sprint Network Vision and Clearwire LTE
network. Provide support for Ericsson 6102 RBS, Nortel CDMA BTS, Nokia NSN
2.5, Mini-Link microwave backhaul, Samsung RAS, and WSC Data Center core
networks. Conducted special projects and trained teams on clearwire
LTE ugrades. Worked with groups to commission, Integrate, and ATP new LTE
sites and microwave backhaul links. Performed drive testing to isolate and
resolve customer complaint issues. Coordinated and supported tower crews on
tower top troubleshooting and repair.
April 2011- May 2012, Samsung
,(R&D Planning and Development),Richardson, TX,
Protocol Test Engineer
Performed advanced software testing
on AT&T 4G-LTE devices. Conducted various Regression and CS/PS
performance testing, with daily drive test sessions on the AT&T LTE
network. Conducted testing using QXDM, NNEXT, and Wireshark
protocol logging/trace tools and analyzed logs to report various issues on
LTE/UMTS/CDMA network. Traveled to International and domestic market
offices to train new engineering managers. Conducted testing for
(LTE, WCDMA, GSM, Inter/Intra-freq handovers, Multi-RAB, IRAT, Data
Throughput testing, Setup/delete and reconfiguration of multiple bearer
services and call migration scenarios.Provided data logs to HQ engineers
for analysis and to develop new software fix releases.
Jul 2009- Feb 2011, Clearwire
Inc., Dallas Tx., Worldlink Inc.
Implementation Eng II
Team lead involved in the operation and maintenance
of the 4G WIMAX network. Appointed by management to lead special projects
with a team of 5 for Channel adds and antenna upgrades. Responsible for all
aspects of the build out, commissioning, and integration of the Samsung
F-RAS and Samsung P-RAS base stations. Trained fellow team members on the
initial turn-up, maintenance, and the ATP-drive test procedure for Samsung
RAS base stations. Configured dragon wave microwave equipment, and resolved
issues with KMW antenna systems. Commissioned sites and configured network
equipment (ie. ascentria, 311 switches, and valere power supplies).
Resolved backhaul issues including the testing of Fiber Optic lines, layer
2 and layer 3 testing using the JDSU hand held test set. Installed all
initial software and parameters,(ie environmental files and firmware) in
RAS base station, and work with Samsung on the resolution of advance
issues.
Oct 2007 – Jul 2009, AT&T
Internet Services, Ameritraining
Inc.
Senior Technical Support
Analyst
Responsibilities consist of handling
escalations of first level support agents and field engineers for support
of business and residential dsl customers. Duties were a follows.
Advanced technical assistance and application support for dsl end
users.
Provide technical support for FTTP
customers.
Network configuration of Redback
Juniper Routers for business and residential end
users.
Convergence of customer’s cisco
routers, firewalls and switches with dsl
routers.
Created accounts for business and
residential customers using vantive and peoplesoft crm software.
Coordinated with NOC, line
maintenance and provisioning departments to resolve issues with ATM
transport
circuits.
Provide email support of client email
programs ( ex. Outlook, Outlook Express, Mac Mail).
Feb 2007 – May 2007, TelVista
Inc. Verizon Internet
Service
Technical
Support
Technical Support agent responsible
for the problem detection and resolution of customer issues related to
their Verizon Online dsl services. Perform test on the local loop from the
central office to customer premise.
Perform the configuration of network
equipment including dsl modems, wireless routers, PC and Mac Computers.
Oct 2005 - present, Adaptive Commerce LP, Dallas,
Texas
Partner
Worked close with the Managing Partner by
evaluating the strength of technical implementation plans. Input was
used to rate the viability of
business proposals. Responsibilities included sales, operations, and
special projects coordination for application development on Microsoft
ASP.net framework. Wrote proposals for new clients and made recommendations
regarding e-Business development.
Aug to Sept., 2005, Award Solutions Inc., Richardson,
Texas
Optimization Engineer -
Project
Coordinated with senior RF engineers and management and
duties included drive-testing the UMTS and HSDPA Cingular network. The
results were submitted for the evaluation Agilent and Mobile Logix drive
test
tools.
Feb to June, 2005, GE Invision Technologies (Dept Of
Homeland Security) TSA, DFW Airport, Texas
Field Systems
Engineer - Project
Performed hardware and
network equipment installation and test of the Unix based CTX-9000
and CTX-5500 explosion detection system (EDS). The system scans the cargo
entering airplanes by using computed tomography (CT) and X-ray technology.
Assisted senior network engineer in the implementation of Cisco routers,
switches and servers. Installed and programmed over 40 terminals used by
the TSA for threat resolution of suspected cargo.
Jan to Nov, 2004, DS3
Computing Solutions, Plano, Texas,
Texas A&M
Kingsville Distance Learning Wireless Network
Project Manager / RF
Engineer / Integration Tech - Contract
Designed and implemented
a 5.8GHz Point-to-Point wireless WAN covering over 200 miles of territory
in South Texas. Services were distributed via last mile applications from
towers to schools. The network is used for 2-way interactive video
conferencing, broadcasting college courses to 19 school districts and local
communities. Project Managed teams for tower construction, wireless and
network implementation, and coordinated with management, vendors, and
university project managers. Performed RF design, path studies, and implemented
and configured all wireless, hardware, and network equipment. Performed
testing of the system with university engineers to insure functionality and
reliability.
Nov 2002- Oct 2003, DS3
Computing Solutions, Plano, Texas.
RF Engineering
Reported to CEO and
worked close with network engineer in the design and coordination of
wireless networks for government and municipalities. Assisted in the
document writing process by making recommendations on wireless vendors and
equipment. Performed site surveys and attended meetings with management to
demonstrate the company’s abilities in wireless and network implementation.
Mar - Oct, 2001, VelociTel
Inc., Dallas, Texas.
RF Engineer
Reporting to the
Director, designed and Implemented wireless and fixed networks to achieve
build-out of $10M fixed broadband system in rural arizona markets by
implementing Ericssons LMDS system, Cisco's 802.11g products, 802.11a Nokia
wireless routers, long haul and last mile licensed and unlicensed
microwave, Hardware integration and wireless PVC provisioning. Performed RF
design with the use of Map Info and decibel planner, created site design
drawings, power budgets, hardware design and Implementation, and detailed
site engineering. Made recommendations to the marketing and site
acquisition departments based on design data.
Sept 1999 - Mar
2001, Ericsson Inc, Richardson, Texas.
Implementation
Engineer
Project lead for the
first US deployment of Mini-link BAS, 28GHz LMDS microwave system used to
integrate ATM transport and broadband technologies. Lead teams in the
hardware implementation and test of Ericssons 1900 MHz RBS 884 and 882
cellular base stations for the Bell South Cellular Network. Worked close
with product management and project management in the complete end-to-end
solution, from the customer's access terminals to the IP, ATM, PSTN
backbone equipment.
Oct 1996 - Aug 1999, PageMart Wireless, Dallas,
Texas.
Field Systems
Engineer/ NOCC Engineer
Implemented and
maintained paging network in the DFW market. Conducted special system
upgrades throughout the U.S. for the 2-way paging network. Installed
Motorola and Glenayre paging transmitters and performed test with the NOCC
engineers. Performed drive testing to single out problem areas and resolved
issues with assistance from the RF Engineers. As a NOCC engineer evaluated
the network from control center, performed switch test, satellite
system upgrades, and problem resolution.
Jan 1992- Aug 1996, Diebold
Inc., Dallas, Texas,
Customer Service Engineer
Field engineer duties
included the hardware and software implementation of automatic teller
machines for banks in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Worked close with bank
personnel and the security company to insure safety at all ATM banking
locations, and assisted in the training of personnel on the ATM system.
Worked with network control to resolve data line problems from atm to the
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