PIERRE KAPANGE

5300 Barbara Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21206 | 410 585 7918 | pkapange@gmail.com

 

SUMMARY

·  Knowledgeable in technologies such as CDMA/EVDO, GSM/UMTS, WiMax, LTE, etc.

·  Hands-on experience with CDMA/ LTE network troubleshooting, and pre & post launch optimization activities.

·  Staying abreast with technological advancements in relation with the wireless voice and data services.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PcTEL Scanner, Swiss Qual Ranger & Diversity, and E911 PSAP equipment.

XCAL, TEMS, GPS, RANGE FINDER, TruPulse, Swiss, MS Office, Streets & Trips, and Delorme.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. Glow Services, Verizon Nationwide (1/2013 to Present)

Drive Test Engineer

Perform RF Drive Test activities on pre-defined sites within a specific geographic area.

Responsible for collecting data to optimize the network and reduce lost calls and ineffective attempts.

Performed E911 testing, Stationary, IVHHO, and Cluster drive during day/night.

Monitor network performance, like RSSI, RSRP, SINR, Ec/Io, PN/PCI, and Throughput.

Conduct Stationary test at the cell sites to check/verify the throughput (DL/UL).

Investigate and resolve all equipment and network related issues as required.

 

QOSI, (AT&T) Nationwide (5/2010 to 12/2012)

RF Drive Tester

Perform Drive Test for GSM/CDMA network by using Swiss Qual.

Monitor 3G data service, handoff between sites, upload/download activities, ping, short & long calls on multiple systems.

Keep tracking on the performance parameters during the drive testing.

Troubleshoot all network and device issue during collection.

 

Dish Network Wireless System, Baltimore, MD (1/2010 - 4/2010) 

Network Technician

Provide technical support to customer by phone and in person.

Test systems to ensure the elimination of bugs or viruses.

Responsible for loading new software and systems on existing equipment.

 

EDUCATION

Degree in Computer Information System (2003)

Baltimore City Community College, , Maryland

BA in Modern Language (2006)

University of Maryland Baltimore County MD, USA.

 

References available upon request