Kevin Walker

Memphis,TN 38115

901-692-6973

Kevin.Walker98@gmail.com

 

Profile

 

Seeking a position in the field of Telecommunications and continue training as a RF / Wireless Analysis, Test, Post Processing, Optimization, Design Engineer and contribute towards organization success.

 

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics 
MEMPHIS TN 38109

 

Certifications

OSHA-10 OSHA-30 First Aid

ANRITSU Lock out Tag-Out AT&T ND502-Quality Training

 

Professional Experience

 

MASTEC

 

Construction Manager FEB 2013-Sept 2015

Communicate with and assist the Project Manager, who has ultimate responsibility for the project, Assist in the identification and qualification of the various sub-contractor required for the project including all site and building trades. Provide coordination and input as needed with utility companies providing services and infrastructure for the project including schedule and cost management. Develop initial project specific cost estimates and take lead responsibility with the budgetary management of the various cost components of the project. Monitor and ensure schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors. Work closely with the contractor, architect, civil engineer and associated consultants in developing site specific value engineering options for the work. Review change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions and other contract documentation as required on behalf of the carrier’s interests. Maintain relationships and act as carrier’s liaison in matters associated with Federal, State and Municipal matters including the City’s permitting and construction inspection requirements to ensure expeditions and successful delivery of project goals and objectives. Coordinate with tenant’s design and construction personnel to ensure accuracy in the owner’s development of tenant’s construction documents. Serve as an information resource by coordinating tenant’s work, participating in construction meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and coordinating project punch list and close-out.

 

 

SBA SITE

Field Technician II Aug 2010-JAN 2013

•Installation of cellular or electronic equipment adherent to customer specifications.

•Testing and optimization of cellular or electronic equipment.

•Test and turn up of T1 circuits. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various test equipment. Follows detailed procedures when performing tasks while maintaining quality. Use of power tools during installation processes. Responsible for maintaining test-equipment, phones, tools and assigned vehicle.

•Provide accurate time card and work log to supervisor at the end of each week.Other duties as assigned.

 

 

City Of Memphis

(Police Radio Tech)May 2008-Aug 2010

Performs work of moderate difficulty which includes inspecting, repairing and maintaining microwave and base antennas, transmission lines, radio tower lighting systems, and related equipment which are part of a statewide communications network in support of the public safety function. Inspections are approved by a Police Radio Tech. Work also involves repairing communications equipment/structures under extremely adverse weather conditions during emergency situations in order that the State Police communications system not be jeopardized. Positions fabricate special hardware necessary for some installations; pour concrete and/or erect towers or prefabricated buildings; and perform general shop work for special purpose items.

 

 

Unicel/RCC

(Field Tech I) July 2006-May 2008

Monitors, verifies, and repairs network equipment performance through on-site inspection, testing and quality checks. Examines test data to detect malfunctions or reduction in performance, diagnoses problems and implements solutions to restore effective operation of network equipment. Prepares records for network equipment performance based on self-prepared status, equipment and other logs and reports. Installs equipment in sites. Assists in planning of improvements to existing sites. Performs drive test of wireless network. Interprets and analyzes data collected. Completes On-call duty as scheduled and responds to outages as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned

 

 

Sprint EV-DO Technician

(Drive Tester)(RF Engineer)July 2005 to June 2006

Perform Drive Test routes and Site Shakedowns with the use of Grayson Invex 3G data collection hardware and software working on EDVO. Post Process Drive data looking for drops blocks

 

Avenger Engineer

Drive Tester (Field Supervisor)April 2005 to May 2005

Diagnose all RF(GSM & GPRS) related problems such as interference, Drop call, SD failure, HO failure, missing neighbors, etc...

Made optimization drive tests using TEMS tools of ERICSSON (TEMS Investigation/Desk Cat)

Analyzed Drive tests and made fine tuning by changing BSS parameters, antenna, tilt, azimuth, frequency

 

MYCOM Communications

RF Engineer (Field Supervisor)March 2003 to September 2005

Analyze of TEMS measurements (GSM and GPRS) and statistics in order to decide the need of new sites either for traffic, coverage or quality.

Diagnose all RF related problems such as interference, call failures, HO failures, TCH/CCH congestion, bad quality, poor coverage, hardware faults, link imbalance and missing neighbors.

Carrying out Coverage, Quality, Cell Re-selections, Handovers test to ascertain the design criteria.

Analyzed & identified the FER, KPI, SQI, C/I, throughput and delay in problem areas/cells.

Used MapInfo for site acquisition maps, visualizing drive tests, printing coverage and best server plots.

Knowledge of BSS parameter tuning for Hopping, Power control, Quality and power budget handovers, neighbor relations optimization, congestion relief.

 

MYCOM Communications

(GSM/GPRS System Analyst) January 2003 to March 2003

RF Measurements (Drive test, Frequency Scan, Interference), Pre Optimization of newly integrated sites, Site Survey (Macro, Micro and Pico Cells) for using TOM 2.3 (Tool for Outdoor Measurement).

SAM (Software for Analyzing Measurements) was used to study and report the configuration, performance and operation of the network based on the drive test data.

The GSM network was analyzed with emphasis on frequency re-use and re-use distance. Comparisons were made based on parameters such as Tx quality, Rx quality, Signal Strength and Handoffs.

 

 

MYCOM Communications

(RF Engineer)   August 2002 to December 2002

Diagnose all RF(GSM & GPRS) related problems such as interference, Drop call, SD failure, HO failure, missing neighbors, etc...

Made optimization drive tests using TEMS tools of ERICSSON (TEMS Investigation/Desk Cat)

Analyzed Drive tests and made fine tuning by changing BSS parameters, antenna, tilt, azimuth, frequency, etc...

Have used MapInfo for site acquisition maps, visualizing drive tests, printing coverage and best server plots.

 

Nextel Comm

(Field Technician II)August 2000 to August 2002

Implement new site turn activation, cell site optimization, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, expansions, upgrades, troubleshooting and repairs

Perform complete call functionality test of sites Utilize various measurement tools including Spectrum Analyzers, RF Power meters, VSWR measurement tools, GPS system, and R2660 service monitor

Perform hardware audits and update with all EBTS hardware additions/removals. Monitor the status and statistics of assigned EBTS sites with the use of web-based tools