Nokia Telecommunications § Minneapolis, MNApril 2015 - Present

Network Operations Manager

Career Highlights:

·   Manage a team of Integration / Commission Technicians to transition the T-Mobile network to the new configuration.

·   Working at approximately 700 site locations in the Midwest.

·   Efficiently handle schedule coordination for Integration Team, and also confirm/coordinate with Tower Crew and other Vendors scheduled activities per site.

·   Install, integrate, and successfully commission T-Mobile equipment per customer standard.

·   Prepare and present routine status reports and presentation information as required.

·   Managing all Ops Milestone data integrity and OPs PO’s.

·   Successfully delivered a high-standard of performance in directing the Field Operations, RF, and Tower Crew full-circle integration.

·   Provide Operational direction to the Integration Team regarding network standard, processes and procedures.

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Samsung Telecommunications § Portland, ORAugust 2012 – February 2015

Senior National Field Engineer & Portland Market Lead (Promoted)

Career Highlights:

·   Market Lead on Projects:  Network Vision (3G | 4G, Fiber Insertion, 800LTE, 1900LTE, M1 and M2, and MMBS Relocation), Capacity Adds, and 2.5.

·   Responsible for management of the telecommunications scope of work, which includes successfully prepping, installing, testing, commissioning sites on all projects.

·   Provide support to projects and clients to resolve technical problems and coordinate work effort, along with daily reporting.

·   Network Vision:  Prep the site and complete installation.  Than fiber or copper implementation, commission the site, write and upload the scripts, and run the ATP.

·   2.5:  Confirm with LCC the ENV file are ready, coordinate with TC to run an additional Hybrid Cable and Radio (OPs required to be onsite), prep the MMBS & BBU – add breakers, relocate equipment, install 2G, Install bi-wires, test connectivity, confirm Ciena is ready.

·   Capacity Addition | High Capacity Addition:  Coordinate with RF and RAN to determine existing capacity in 3G CDMA or TDM, than install CICA-D or CICA-A to add capacity to the site. 

·   Market Lead for over 500 sites in the Oregon Market, on all projects.

·   Experienced with GDSU Optical Power Meter, Spectrum Analyzer, and Anritsu Power Meter.

·   Work with DC and AC, than prep, wire, and install, than power up BBU and MMBS. Run test to proceed with M1.

·   Ensures work complies with project and corporate specifications and standards.

·   Required to be in the office and on the field as well.  Coordinate all logistics with planning, installing, Troubleshooting, Tower Crew, RAN support, RF Engineers, LCC, Techs and Sprint.

·   Coordinate with all managers, and all parties involved in projects and phases.

·   Verify all RET software versions before adjusting E-tilt on RETs for 1900 and 800 RRH, also checked to see if correct  fibers were installed to the correct RRH.

·   Perform ATP 3G-CDMA and 4G –LTE; troubleshoot/correct issues before M2; call testing on 1900 and 800 sectors to validate call processing.

·   Clear all ECM alarms by correcting ip-address and upgraded CSR/ASR.

·   Retrieve VSWR, TX power and RSSI for 1900 and 800 sectors.

·   Troubleshoot and clear Power system issues, battery string issue, flood, smoke and fan alarms. Pushed correct XML file and re-configured power and alarm systems.

·   Work with Pre-ATP 4G-LTE and 3G ATP, creating, clearing and running ENV scripts, setting dip switches, upgrading L9CA card, UAMA and EAUI to clear all alarms.

·   Verify essential connectivity (ping) to LSM and work with Tower Crew to resolve fiber issues, RETs, RRH

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Ericsson § California and ColoradoAugust 2010 – January 2012

National Field Engineer

Career Highlights

·   Skilled in the design and operation of large-scale enterprise Wi-Fi networks, including WPA2 Enterprise with WPS-AES experience; I wave and Air Max experience as well.

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·   Installation and Integration of all cabinets and troubleshooting.

·   Full understanding with software and hardware of CDMA and IDEN system. Add, troubleshooting and doing care add for CDMA, Sweep line. Certified from Anritsu site master.

·   Add and troubleshooting T1 issues, install/integration/commissioning of Ericsson equipment.

·   Integrate, test, and troubleshoot any issues while communicating with the Switch.

·   Call testing/integration of Ericsson equipment.

·   E tilts on Ericsson equipment.

·   Analyze and resolve network issues associated with equipment installations / removals.

·   Responsible for installation/removal, management and limited commissioning of network projects in wire line, Cat-5 Ethernet cabling and wireless switch rooms (Central Office - C.O.), region, and PoP site environments across the region while adhering to strict quality and industry standards with little or no supervision.

·   Complete all activities associated with physically placing equipment identified in project specification documents including but not limited to routing, lacing, labeling, terminating and local / remote testing and turn up of Ethernet, switch board, fiber, and power cables.

·   Perform card level troubleshooting and replacement procedures with assistance from control centers and/or back office engineers.

·   Interpret and follow detailed method of procedures (MOPS) and engineering documents / diagrams.

·   Review project specifications to validate equipment placement, cable assignments and determine cable lengths then document results in proprietary databases such as Engineering Tool Suite (ETS).

·   Provide timely and accurate feedback to site survey requests.

·   Understand and follow all common and industry specific safety standards to protect personnel and assure network integrity / reliability.

·   Communicate with multiple departments to optimize project scheduling, resolve roadblocks, and coordinate material deliveries.

·   Inventory, receive, and ship materials using appropriate databases.

·   Document project milestones, notes, job information memorandum, and submit ready for service notifications in ETS to gain Operations acceptance for all completed projects.

·   Power calibration cell site and performed preventive maintain of the cell site.

Ultimate Line § CaliforniaNovember 2009 – April 2010

Field Technician

Career Highlight:

·   Preparing for installations by reviewing installation orders, gathering equipment, supplies and tools and coordinating schedules with customers.

·   Planning installations by evaluating location, locating access and laying-out equipment and wiring plan.

·   Establishing satellite TV systems by installing equipment, running and pulling cable, programming and calibrating equipment while adhering to codes, regulations and standards.

·   Verifying satellite TV systems for correct functionality and optimal performance by testing equipment and connections and identifying and correcting any issues.

·   Maintaining accurate records through documenting installations, services and repairs.

·   Maintaining and improving service and rapport with customers through listening to their descriptions of problems, answering questions and resolving issues through diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing and/or upgrading components.

·   Referring to schematics, manuals and manufacturer's instructions as needed.

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·   Maintaining a safe work environment by following safe practices and adhering to safety policies.

·   Ensuring adequate supply levels by inventorying stock, placing and verifying orders.

·   Updating and improving job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

·   Enhancing the organization's reputation through personal accountability for accomplishing new and different requests and always striving to add value.

·   Other duties as assigned.

Orbital Sciences Corporation § VirginiaOctober 2006 – October 2009

Field Technician

Career Highlights:

·   Provided all aspects of integration and testing for the satellite electrical subsystem                                                                                                       environmental testing (including thermal vacuum and vibration testing), and launch campaigns.

·   Operated, assembled, and maintained automated test equipment, special test equipment and test cables.  Generated and maintained test scripts and test equipment software tools.

·   Performed troubleshooting of equipment and performed corrective maintenance in breakdown situations as well as scheduled preventative maintenance activities.

·   Liaised with electrical engineer group on facility requirements and problems. Implemented solutions.

·   Complied with the required OH&S work practices and utilized OH&S equipment where necessary.

·   Demonstrated computer skills in Word, Excel and web-based applications and/or UNIX, and LINEX.

Advanced Broadband Inc. § VirginiaAugust 2005 – September 2006

Broadband Field & Splicing Technician

Career Highlights:

·   Provided network construction in installation of equipment of outside plant network. Installed fundamental active and passive network components such as cables, connectors, taps, line extenders, ground blocks, splitters.

·   Splicing in various types of telecommunications cables, including copper, underground and aerial, Fiber optic. Review and analyze complex schematic drawing for new installations and Troubleshooting

·   Use different types of electrical test instruments like ID-VFF5 Visual Fault Finder, Greenlee 170XL to determine defective fiber cables for, Single mode and multimode.

·   Repair and maintain outside cable facilities

·   Install, disconnect and upgrade customer services as needed.

·   Installed, supported and activated analog, digital, & High Definition TV services. Installed & configured broadband internet service using DOCSIS cable modems. Configured software: drivers, email accounts, web browser. Provided on-site customer technical support to cable TV and Internet subscribers.

·   Connected individual house service drops at pedestal and ground block. Performed continuity and signal testing on in-home wiring (RG-6 and CAT5E). Installed and terminated cable TV faceplates, cable splitters, and house amplifiers

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Mastec Advanced Technologies § VirginiaMay 2004 – June 2005

Satellite Technician Lead

Cox Communications §VirginiaDecember 2003 – March 2004

Premises Technician

Ministry of Communications, FondetelMay 2000 – September 2002

Engineering Assistant

TeleredMarch 1996 – March 2000

Area Technical Supervisor

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