Dexter Lovrien

1527 S. Cedar Drive

Apache Junction, AZ  85120-8436

dexter2002@earthlink.net

Cell Phone:    480-980-1763

 

EXPERIENCE

 

3/3/2014 - 4/5/2014Project Resource Solutions LLC, Dawsonville, GA

Field Engineer – ATT Spectrum Clearing Project (OH, NC/SC & GA markets)

* Re-cable and re-CAL SC-4812T and ET sites acquired from AWCC/Alltel to ATT frequencies.

* Retune 2:1 combiners as required.

 

7/21/2013 - 2/7/2014 Samsung Telecommunications America

IMP Engineer – SPRINT Network Vision project (Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh mkts)

* Install CAT-5 cables, configure router and DU cabling.

* Verify T1s at Telco box.

* Load CSR router and DU shelves with site specific software.

* Verify proper operation of alarm functions thru UDAs.

* Make test calls on 1X, EVDO and LTE to assure proper sector, p/n and speed test.

* Clear alarms and trouble shoot sites issues.

* Document and photograph progress.

 

10/29/2012 - 5/21/2013   FMHC Construction, (now Jacobs Engineering), Phoenix, AZ

Construction Manager – NSN/T-Mobile LTE modernization project

* Provide logistical support to general contractors as needed.

* RMA defective module, radios and fibers.

* Conduct site walks, preconstruction meetings and post work inspections.

* Represent FMHC on daily supplier calls and weekly meetings.

* Oversee completion of permits & closeout documentation.

* Commission, integrate & call test 2G/3G & LTE sites when needed. Have PTID.

 

8/13/2012 - 10/20/2012  TechUSA, Charlotte, NC

Field Service Engineer – NSN/Verizon switch project

* Install CAT-VE 6509 system in new VZW Little Rock, AR switch facility

* Bolt-down frames, terminate DC power

* Route and lace T3 coax.  Route, lace and terminate CAT6e cables

* Route and install fiber cables

* Install “toy cell” BTS frame

 

5/3/2012 - 7/3/2012   Skyhawk Wireless Staffing, Laguna Hills, CA

Field Technician/Site Auditor – NSN/T-Mobile project

* Photograph existing site, BTS, ancillary cabinets, feed-line and antenna/TMA details

* Document existing tower & ground space usage & availability

* Prepare PowerPoint template using site photos

* Measure and prepare drawing of complete site location

* Populate .xls template with antenna, TMA, SSC, BTS information and other details

 

5/10/2010 - 4/14/2012    Insight Global, Inc., Charlotte, NC

Assistant Project Mgr – Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) – Verizon Carolinas acct team

* Review weekly deployment list and develop an efficient plan and schedule for install                                                                                   crews to install Motorola SC-4812 BTS frames, EVDO upgrades and carrier adds

* Train crews to assure installation of BTS frames, upgrades & carrier adds meet NSN/Verizon procedures and standards

* Provide logistics support & inventory tracking & control of spares, tools & expendables

* Generate reports and map overlays as required by project manager

* Assist project manager with other duties as required

* Track scheduled and completed work, escalating as needed.

* Assist crews in locating cell sites using Google Earth & Street Atlas 2010 PLUS

* Maintain and update site location spreadsheet as new sites added

* Write installation manual to assure all crews working to same standards

* Assist warehouse liaison in tracking BTS frames & kit inventory

* Install SC4812 BTS & UBS frames in DAS, special complex & high priority locations

* Communicate daily status with crew of +50, project management and counterparts

 

6/8/2009 - 3/31/2010  TEKsystems, Inc., Dallas, TX

Field Technician – Clearwire’s nationwide WiMax (4G) deployment

* Install, configure and path Dragonwave Duo microwave units

* Respond to trouble tickets as needed

* Adjust electronic down-tilt (RET) of antennas as needed

* ATP & cluster drive test using X-CAL, WiTT and DAPSAT software and procedures.

* Install Valere rectifier & battery string in new sites.

* Assist Clearwire field techs, rf engineers & tower crews as required.

 

1/28/2009 - 6/1/2009    C J Telecomm Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Field Technician – Level 4

* Install Fujitsu 4100 router, DSX panel, Valere rectifier & battery shelf in customer premises for ADC COX/AT&T/VZW fiber project in Phoenix, AZ

* Assist ADC leads with assorted work at CO (fiber testing, duct install etc.) -- Level 2

 

10/6/2008 - 11/15/2008    C J Telecomm Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Field Technician – Level 3

* Install CISCO 10K router systems for ADC at Comcast head ends in Portland, OR area

* Prepare, run & terminate 75 ohm coax, fiber, CAT5e & power cable.  Sew & lace cables as required to insure a neat, secure installation.

* Inventory incoming parts shipments

 

5/11/2008 - 9/13/2008    Solus Technical Resources, LLC., Woodstock, GA

Lead Field Engineer

* Led crew installing EVDO expansion SC-4812T, MC & ET frames as part of Velocitel/Motorola project for Verizon in North & South Carolina markets

* Work involves bolt-down, power, rf & router cabling.  Also carrier adds at some sites

* Provide daily reporting to Velocitel & Motorola project managers.

 

 

 

 

3/2006 - 4/19/2008   InfraCell Inc., Tualatin, OR

Assistant Project Manager

* Led crews in deployment of EVDO Rev. 0 & Rev. A, 2G to 3G packet upgrades, upgrading from Rev. 0 to Rev. A & cable redress projects in many ALLTEL markets. 

* Work included installation of expansion SC-4812MC frames in some markets.

* Assured crew was supplied with proper tools, test gear (8921A, HP435B power meter, El Gato test set) & market specific access information.

* Provided daily status reporting to Motorola & Alltel management.

* Maintained inventory records of project materials/kits.

* Worked with Motorola Project mgmt & Alltel market to schedule deployment of upgrade with as little impact as possible on market operations.

* First point of contact for field crew, Alltel field techs & Motorola project management.

* Worked with senior Motorola BTS Engineers in development, refinement and dissemination of many MOPs, procedures & training of field crews.

 

1/2005 - 12/2005   InfraCell Inc., Tualatin, OR

Cellular Field Engineer

* Installed EVDO upgrade on SPRINT Wireless SC-4812, ET, ET Lite & 480 sites.

* Loaded MCC-DO cards with code and SPA data using LMT.

* Installed additional carrier hardware as needed for EVDO carrier.

* Loaded & calibrated BTS frames using WinLMF & CyberTest following upgrade.

* Performed EBR to IBR procedure as required for EVDO upgrade on ET Lites.

* Tested and documented performance of EVDO carrier using CAIT & SCFT procedure.

* Hot-swap SC-4812 ET in place of ET Lite to increase capacity & add EVDO carrier.

* Troubleshot SPAN, CSU & associated components to assure proper EVDO operation.

* Assisted MOTOROLA field & system engineering to meet customer requirements.

* Interfaced with MOTOROLA CBSC & Sprint Switch and NOC personnel.

 

10/2004 -12/2004  InfraCell Inc., Tualatin, OR

EVDO Drive Test Team

* Supported MOTOROLA system engineering team with drive testing during FOA deployment of EVDO system for Verizon Wireless.

* Collected EVDO performance data using CAIT & SCFT (Single Cell Functionality Test) procedures were developed and refined.

* Assisted in the development of the SCFT procedure, generate drive test routes & determine metric test locations.

 

2/2004 - 10/2004  InfraCell Inc., Tualatin, OR

Cellular Field Engineer

* Replaced CISCO routers (warrantee issue) of Verizon's N/S Carolina markets

* Installed SC-4812T starter & expansion frames (including bolt-down, power & rf)

* Completed "punch list" items to meet customer expectations.

* Assisted Motorola and Verizon engineers as required to complete sites on schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11/2003 - 12/2003 VariTech Sicklerville, New Jersey

Quality Assurance Auditor

* Working with a tower climber, photographed and documented existing state of Cingular cell sites in west Texas following the installation of GSM frames. 

* Noted deficiencies in weatherproofing, improper color coding of rf cables, inadequate ground systems, azimuth, mechanical & electrical down tilt of antennas etc. compared with customer’s current site documentation.  Noted structural or site issues.

 

2/2003 - 8/2003   OXFORD GLOBAL RESOURCES, Beverly, MA

Cellular Field Engineer

* Installed CISCO routers to facilitate 3G upgrade of Verizon's N/S Carolina markets

* Installed SC-4812T starter & expansion frames (including bolt-down, power & rf)

* Completed "punch list" items to meet customer expectations.

* Assisted Motorola and Verizon engineers as required to complete sites on schedule.

 

12/2000 - 8/2002 MOTOROLA Schaumburg, ILL

Field Engineer

* Performed 2nd carrier 1X 3G up-grades in New Orleans and Killeen-Temple-Waco markets adding much needed capacity.  Met customer expectations and schedule.

* Completed final installation and up-grades, loaded software, calibration, optimization and acceptance testing of SC-4812 family of cellular base stations in Southwest ALLTEL markets.  Adding needed capacity and expandability to ever growing cellular system.

* Developed proposal for RF propagation testing to aid system engineers in the location of future cell sites.

* Assisted fellow CFEs with the installation and commissioning of new switching systems and system expansions.  Meeting customer deadline and adding much needed system capacity.

 

8/1996 - 12/2000   KELLY SERVICES, Tempe, AZ

Drive Test Team member contracted to MOTOROLA, Phoenix,

* Collected and processed CDMA system performance data for review by MOTOROLA and CellularONE/ALLTEL system engineers.

* Trained new drive team members.

 

11/1996 - 4/1997    National Mobile Television, Torrance, CA

“A-2” Audio crewman

* Assisted “A-1” Senior Audio Operator with production of Phoenix Coyotes professional hockey and preseason baseball games.

 

8/1980 - 8/1996   KAAL TV-6, Austin, MN

Broadcast Engineer/ENG van operator

* Operated and maintained Master Control.  Trained new Master Control operators.

* Operated and maintained 2 Ghz "LIVE NEWS" (ENG) van. Trained new van operators. 

* Generated and maintained stations CAD drawings & oversaw PCB board development.

* Served as EIC (Engineer in Charge) of multi camera field production truck.

* Assisted in the design, development and construction of the ENG van, field production truck, 2 generations of automated commercial playback system and other projects.

 

 

6/1969 - 6/1980   RADIO SHACK, Ft. Worth, TX

Assistant District Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Salesman

* Set-up stores, trained sales force and opened dozens of new stores in upper Midwest as company grew from 375 to +11,000 retail stores.

 

EDUCATION

5/1982 Austin Area Vo/Tech Institute (now Riverland Community College), Austin, MN

2 year course in basic electronics as applied to color television broadcasting and reception.  Graduated with Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Color Television Technology (May 1982)

 

5/1969 O'Gorman High School, Sioux Falls, SD

General studies w/year-long, 1/2 day course in TV Production/Direction in senior year.

 

AFFILIATIONS

8/1986 - 7/1996 Boy Scouts of America as Scoutmaster, District Commissioner & several other roles within the Spamland District of the Twin Valley Council (Mankato, MN)

1989 - Asst Scoutmaster - National Scout Jamboree

1993 - Scoutmaster - National Scout Jamboree

1993 - District Award of Merit - Spamland District, Twin Valley Council (Mankato, MN)

 

COURSES

BTS610 SC-4812ET CDMA Base Transceiver Station (Trunked) 1/14/2005

PPC RP-210 w/ SP-½-UNIVD press frame crimp tool for ½” SUPERFLEX rf cable

NSN Flexi-Radio 2G/3G & LTE Installation/Commissioning/Integration 2012-13

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator     issued: 1/2/1985   expires: n/a (lifetime)

PTID NSN/T-Mobile Flexi 2G/3G & LTE

OSHA 10 hour

 

SKILLS Skill Level Last Used Experience

PPC connectors (1/2” N & DIN)20122 years

X-CalIntermediate2010                1 year

DapSatIntermediate    2010               1 year

WiTTIntermediate2010    1 year

WiMaxIntermediate2010    1 year

LMF            Advanced 2008   8 years

SC-4812 BTS familyAdvanced 2014   14 years

Tech writing Intermediate 2013   17 years

CDMA 3G Advanced 2014   12 years

LMTAdvanced 20082 years

CAIT Advanced 2006 2 years

EVDO Advanced 2014   8 years

Agilent E7495AAdvanced2014  6 years

MapInfoIntermediate20004 years

NSN Flexi-Radio        Intermediate    2013                7 months

Samsung 2/3G & LTE Intermediate   2014                7 months

References available upon request