To bridge innovative technical skills with critical and analytical thinking skills and applying them to the demanding field of Telecommunications.

 

 

Nokia– (t-mobile) – Indianapolis                                                                                                                BTS Engineer                                                                September 2014 – February 2016

 

§           Lead Field Engineer on T-Mobile’s Rural America, L700, and Greenfield projects H=

§           Lead Technical support for Integration in Indianapolis Market

·                                                    Responsible for various types of integration, including multiple technologies, swaps, relocates

§           Troubleshooting/Alarm Clearing on all monitored sites

§           IFM closeout for Nokia

§           Local Management of subcontractor construction activity

§           Voice/Data functionality testing on multiple frequencies using provided test equipment

§           Reported site status updates, tracking and milestone reporting

 

 

Redline Network Solutions – (t-mobile, sprint) – Chicago 

Owner / Construction Manager                                                          June 2010 - Present

 

§    Management and Scheduling of Contracted Civil and Tower construction crews to ensure timely completion of site builds

§    Organize daily meetings/conference calls to discuss completion progress and field issues

§    Direct contact with Client to ensure efficient scheduling and accurate billing.

§    Timely reporting of daily production to Client

§    Provide onsite and remote support for Construction/Integration issues

§    Provide in-house training to contractors

§    Pre-Construction Site walks with GC to review RFDS/Site drawings to ensure competency

§    QA/Punch walks with GC to verify completion of construction

§    Cost effective Construction Material purchasing via direct contact with suppliers

§    Acceptance Package Audit and Submission to Client

§    Calculation of daily/weekly/monthly expenses and submitting accordingly

§    Timely reporting of daily production to customer

§    Adhering to strict policies, practices, procedures, and techniques to improve system integrity

 

 

bti solutions, inc. – (sprint) – Nationwide

Field Engineer                                                                       August 2012 – August 2014

 

§    BSM(CDMA) / LSM(LTE) Tiger Team Field support US and PR/USVI

§    Fiber/TDM Backhaul Optimization, Testing, and Troubleshooting

§    Effective with various Fiber Optic light analyzers

§    Cisco Router Configuration and Integration

§    Complex System Migrations

§    Samsung MMBS Alarm Clearing

§    Voice/Data functionality testing on multiple frequencies using provided test equipment

§    Various Terminal Emulators including, but not limited to, Xshell, ProComm, TeraTerm, and PuTTY

§    Acceptance Testing for Client

§    OSHA 10hr Certified

 

 

ZILLACOMM – (t-mobile, at&t) – Chicago, Atlanta

Field Engineer/Project Manager                                             March 2006 – August 2012

 

§    GSM/UMTS/LTE Installation, Commissioning, and Integration

§    Site Surveys for T-mobile’s LTE Modernization Project.  Including, but not limited to, RRH and BBU placement, Hybrid Cable lengths, and Voltage Protection planning.

§    3C / 4C Expansions to Ericsson UMTS equipment

§    Ericsson RRUW Install and Integration

§    Alcatel-Lucent Router Install and Integration

§    2C / 3C Expansions to Nokia Flexi UMTS equipment

§    HSDPA Upgrades to Nokia Flexi UMTS equipment

§    Nokia DAS HSDPA Upgrade, Integration, and functionality testing for TMO Chicago; High priority sites including, but not limited to, Soldier Field, Miller Park, 3 Sites at McCormick place, and various Westfield Mall Locations

§    NOKIA BTS Ultrasite, (Indoor, Outdoor, +24VDC, -48 VDC, IBBU)

§    Simple/Complex expansions

§    Complex swaps

§    Troubleshooting

§    T1 experience (PSAX 1000 & 120A, Data Smart, Carrier access, Axxius Nortel) install, testing, and troubleshooting using JDSU line analyzers)

§    Argus power bays installs/troubleshooting

§    Civil installation, prep / punch list

§    Andrews Certified

§    Efficient RF Coaxial Troubleshooting using various model devices by Anritsu.

 

Education:   University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chicago, IL