EDWARD M. LAUDE

431 73^rd Street Unit #102

Downers Grove, Illinois 60516

(630)661-0845

edwardlaude@yahoo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Telecommunications Engineer with extensive experience in providing software services to wireless and wireline telecom service providers.  Experienced in Drive Testing and verification of 3G/4G/LTE networks.  Performed shake-down testing and optimization of new LTE equipment and facilities.  Provided call-performance, data and audio testing of prototype wireless devices (phones, hotspots, tablets, laptops).  Also tethering, hotspot and VOLTE device testing.  Strong background in 5ESS call-processing translations and problem resolution.  Specialized in working across internal technical groups and customer engineering teams.  Improved the processes, and reduced the effort required for error-free manufacture of equipment and realization of revenue.

·                Provided VOLTE testing services for prototype devices.  (Spirent/Metrico)

·                Reduced time required (from 10 days to 1 day) for database preparation, enabling service provider engineers earlier access to perform their functions.  (Lucent)

·                Trained and managed a group of 10-12 engineers in the production of traditional software products. (Lucent)

·                Utilized UNIX scripting and MS Office tools for construction of call processing databases. (Lucent)

·                Project Managed translations functions for multiple large scale customer contracts for several service providers to ensure timely product delivery. (Lucent)

·                Provisioned Packet Switch Units, Protocol Handlers, ISCN, T1, DACS, DNU-S, DS-1, DS-3, ISDN circuits for maximum reliability and load balancing. (Lucent)

·                Performed shake-down and optimization testing of LTE networks. (Glow)

·                Performed TEMS Investigations with Wireshark trace for MMSC and WiMAX in AT&T’s LTE 4G network.  (Glow)

·                Provided wireless testing services using Spirent/Metrico’s NOMAD technology for equipment manufacturers.  (Spirent/Metrico)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Spirent/Metrico Wireless, Chicago area, IL                                      April 2013 to Present

Cellular Prototype Tester, Contracted through ITC Services to test handheld prototype devices over available technologies (2G, EDGE, 3G, GSM, WCDMA, 4G, LTE, VOLTE).  Utilize Spirent/Metrico’s NOMAD testing equipment and procedures. 

·                       Perform audio, data and call performance testing for prototype devices on several service providers’ networks.

·                       Hotspot and Tethering device testing.

·                       Analyze device results/Troubleshoot devices and test processes. 

·                       Generate reports detailing device performance.

 

 

HOME DEPOT, Joliet, IL                                                     March 2012 to December 2012

Conveyor Operator Managed multi-line conveyor system moving products from vendor suppliers to outbound stores.

·                 Earned 2 “Homer Awards” for excellence and outstanding results.

·                 Set building records for total number of cartons shipped.

·                 Maintained conveyor system and corrected any problems while minimizing downtime.

            GLOW NETWORKS, Chicago area, IL                    August 2011 to November 2011

            Data Collector/Analyzer, Performed shake-down and optimization testing for new 4G/LTE equipment.  Provided drive testing services for AT&T LTE network.  Performed TEMS investigations for data uplinks and downlinks.                                            .                                                      

·                 Maximized RSRP & CINR values on inter and intra sector connections.

·                 Upload collected data to customers’ server.

·                 Wireshark trace for WiMAX and MMSC systems.

            I.B.E.W. LOCAL 134, Cook County, IL                        January 2007 to August 2011

Electrical Apprentice, Performed electrical construction of commercial, industrial and       residential facilities.                                                                                                          

·                                             Configured and mounted various types of conduits (EMT, IMC, PVC).

·                                             Completed electrical wiring for motors, transformers, fixtures, etc.  

·                                             Maintained highest level of safety and quality.

QUENTEL COMMUNICATIONS, Lisle, IL             February 2006 to December 2006

Technician, Supported communications upgrade projects by testing, repairing, replacing Cat5 data cables.

·                        Optimized data rates and bandwidth for the Drake Hotel Chicago.               .

·                        Ran conduits and fiber duct between multiple floors.

·                        Connected aerial cables between buildings on multi-building projects.

ADEX TELECOM, Schaumburg, IL                             June 2004 to November 2005

Drive tester/Data analyzer, Coordinated the collection of data from customers’ wireless networks.

·                        Determined areas of low / no coverage.

·                        Created detailed reports via GPS for presentation to customer.

·                 Plotted locations of dropped calls and no coverage for Verizon and U.S.      Cellular.

AT&T NETWORK SYSTEMS/LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES March 1988 to May 2004

Engineering Associate                                                   1988-1991

·                 Analyzed customers’ Telephone Equipment Orders for Toll/Transmission     equipment.

·                 Assisted installation teams with problem resolution and support.

·                 Wrote detailed engineering specifications for ordering equipment.

·                 Maintained telephone central office records (wiring lists, assignment drawings, etc.).

·                 Provided factory test translations for new 5ESS equipment.

·                 Created Growth Recent Change Views for installation and servicing of 5ESS equipment.

 

Member of Technical Staff – Level 1                            1992-2004

·                 Built 5ESS translations for several providers’ central offices.

·                 Managed group of engineering associates in providing traditional 5ESS software products.

·                 Coordinated 5ESS generic software upgrades (retrofits) between customer engineers, Network Software Center and Installation Teams.

·                 Corrected translations errors in customers’ databases during retrofit process.

·                 Provided translations services for Packet Switching eqpt for maximum reliability and load balancing of circuits and facilities.

·                 Built initial and complex translations for 5ESS host and remote offices.

·                 Utilized UNIX and Microsoft Office tools to build call-processing translations.

·                 Performed as single point of contact for GTE’s VCDX ISDN overlay project.

·                 Built initial office translations for CLEC’s Sprint Canada, Group Telecom, TELUS and Fundy Communications for their entry into Canada’s newly opened local service provider market.

·                 Performed re-host translations for remote switch mods and optically-remote switch mods.

·                 Document processes and procedures toward ISO9001 certification.

·                 Maintained 3D central office records via Remote Access Verification System (RAVS).

EDUCATION

Devry Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Bachelors of Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Dean’s List

Daley College, Chicago, IL

Associates of Applied Sciences, Electrical Construction, High Honors

CERTIFICATIONS

Nokia/Siemens Networks, 3G C-RRU Combo Install: Level 1, 2013

Nokia/Siemens Networks, 4G LTE-RRU Install: Level 1, 2013