Mervin L. McGirt, HM1, USN

mervinm08@live.com

404- 424- 5194

Objective

I have been active in the deployment of 4G-LTE wireless for the past  seven years, serving in capacities ranging from technical support, integration and commissioning, network optimization, lead and senior field technician I’d like to continue to grow in knowledge while using my experiences and know-how to develop and build future networks.

 

Qualifications

·   Over 25 years of Leadership experience

·   Over 20 years of various Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical Installation & Repair knowledge and experiences.

·   6 years of Fiber Optic and Cable Installation, Service Calls, Splicing and Repair

·   Logical Troubleshooting Techniques

·   A self-starter w/ leadership skills

·   Analytical Thinking

 

Professional Experience

MindLance/ NSN (Sprint 2.5)

Nov. 2014- Feb. 2015- BTS/TD-LTE Engineer LTE Integrator

·   Worked in the KS market, primarily covering the Wichita area on deployment of the Sprint Network Vision 2.5 (LTE technology) with occasional trips to MO

·   Worked on installing NSN BTS in the E// 6201and Eltek expansion cabinets, installed SPDs, and power cabling for BTS, RRUs, and GPS, laced all cabling (fiber, LMR, HDMI, coax, and Ethernet).

·   Commissioned equipment and integrated services and troubleshot issues as needed utilizing BTS Site Manger.

·   Installed  several DAS (micro/ small cell) sites

·   Completed and submitted close out packages for all sites worked, and performed ATP and drivetesting; including hand-overs, speed tests, and sector identification and connectivity using Verveba

·   Provide technical and troubleshooting support to Sprint for LTE and CDMA network issues

·   Installation, configuration and integration of NSN network components.

 

WrldLink/ Samsung (Sprint NV)

April 2013- Aug 2014- Field Engineer/  LTE Integrator

·   Participated as a Field IMP Engineer on the deployment of the Sprint Network Vision project (LTE technology) within United States Midwest Region (MN, WI, IL, IA)

·   Work as member of Network Core Engineer team optimizing VoLTE network in  NW markets.

·   Dispatched on following RF KPIs (RSSI, VSWR, E-Tilt, Neighbor selection/ designation, and analysis of Rx/ Tx power settings)

·   Technical and troubleshooting support to Sprint for LTE and CDMA network issues

·   Installation, configuration and integration of Samsung network components as well as Cisco, Ciena, Eltek-Valere and Emerson devices

·   Performed troubleshooting of RRH, fiber, CDMA and LTE issues, T1, and jumper issues

·   Worked on testing and troubleshooting GSM/ WCDMA and E911 service calls and completed drive testing

 

Avion Systems (Ericsson/ T-MO/ AT&T)

Sept 2012- April 2013- Field Engineer/  LTE Integrator

·   Rip and Replace equipment in 3106, 3206, 3418, 3518, 6201, 6101, 6601 cabinets

·   Experience building 2C, 4B, and Hybrid configurations

·   Install equipment and load scripts to site DUL, DUW, SIAD, and connect all fibers and cabling

·   Trained and proficient with RBS Element and OMT 45/ 48 DU programming tools

·   Worked on troubleshooting of CBU and DUL/ DUW issues, T1, fibers, SFPs, and jumper issues

·   LTE network upgrade, installed,commissioned 7705, L700

·   Completed drive testing and troubleshooting on GSM/ WCDMA and performed E911 service test calls

 

TEKSystems (Conterra Ultra BB)

May 2012- Sept 2012- Field Engineer/ So GA Area Manager

·   Work on, program NEC IDU and ODU microwave equipment

·   Program/ setup Aviat microwave radio equipment

·   Program and set up Accedian NID

·   Program and set up Zyxel/ Zy-Wall firewall

·   Installed, programmed, troubleshot Ciena 3920 and 3940

·   Built, installed, programmed equipment using GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, HSP+, TDD for new sites

 

Clearwire, Inc (Atlanta, GA)

Apr 2010- June 2011- Field Technician

·   Precommed, built, programmed, configured, power failed, performed ATP, Turn up and Drive Testing of sites using WiTT and DapSat, troubleshot and resolved issues as they arose.

·   Responsible for monitoring network during afterhours, weekend, and holiday on-call schedule.

·   Performed remote network monitoring and troubleshooting using BSM/ WSM access tools

·   Installed, programmed, and configured BCU (I & II) (Motorola & Samsung) Ciena 311v & 527 switches WWP, Asentria 570, and DragonWave Compact and DUO microwave  modems and radios, Valere DC rectifier

·   Integrated/ converted Dragonwave, Orthogon and Ceragon microwave

·   Built and programmed substantial sites equipment: Cisco router, Ciena 311 switch, Valere J & K shelves

·   Performed testing and troubleshooting of WiMAX, GSM/ WCDMA and E911 service calls

·   Performing Backhaul conversions of sites already on air

·   Performed preventive maintenance, troubleshot equipment and performance issues (remote and on site), upgraded, reconfigured, replaced equipment as needed.   

 

Wireless WorkForce\ TEKSystems (CLEAR- PA)

Jul. 2009- Apr 2010- Field Technician

·   Deployment of Wimax 4G network within the Pennsylvania New Jersey area.

·   Install, configure, test and maintain Samsung Wimax BTS/WSC;

·   Maintenance of CDMA Sprint equipment (NSN) and BDAs;

·   Ethernet testing and acceptance of 1Meg-10GigE circuits;

·   Network monitoring and management thru WSM;

·   Installation, configuration and test acceptance of Micorwave links (Dragonwave DUO, Quads and Compact, Ceragon, Redline and Motorola Orthogon);

·   Coordinate repairs, maintain and responsible for multiple company POPs including cables, antennas,    radios,

·   HVAC, Power plant and security per company standard MOPs.

·   Failover, entry and speed testing for network latency, integration and redundancy, including the Nodes, AggPOPs and the WSC.

·   Installed and activated Samsung P-RAS and F-RAS WiMax equipment, performed ATP and Drive Testing of sites

·   Team member installing and configuring Ciena WWP, Asentria 570, and DragonWave Airpair Duo modems and radios

·   Worked as team member performing Backhaul conversions of sites already on air

·   Working knowledge of IP and Dragonwave equipment install and configuring

 

Volt Information Services, Inc. (Verizon)

June 2007- Apr 2009- Network Technician

·   Fiber Optic Network Technician/ Installer: Installation of equipment at customer’s premises while providing quality customer satisfaction. Certified Fiber Maintenance & Installer; VERIZON. Involved installation, testing, programming, and troubleshooting of Verizon’s fiber optic network throughout Tampa Bay area, FL and Los Angeles, CA. requiring a thorough understanding of RF video, networking (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Router configuration, etc.) and UTP telephone networks. Based on reliability, high quality, customer interaction and excellent customer education.

 

Carey-Com, Inc. (Verizon FIOS FTTH/Trunk)

July 2005- June 2007- Foreman

·   Foreman/Driller: Supervised three man directional bore rig crew and ten man missile crew and four man FTTP drop vault install crew working throughout the Tampa Bay, FL area. Ensured proper installation of conduit, pedestals, vaults, and flowerpots and restoration of work areas per Verizon and local ordinance specs. Visually spot checked all to be crossed utilities, operated subsite locator and hd drill when needed, and operated trencher, backhoe, and bobcat as needed. Supervised same crew doing installation work of Comcast trunk in coastal GA and SC.

Stanley Access Technologies

Dec. 2003- July 2005- Service Manager\ Warehouse Coordinator

·   Warehouse Coordinator/Service Manager: Maintained proper inventory levels for all service related materials and equipment. Ensured adequate inventory for all service trucks, ordered all special repair parts and equipment. Dispatched and supervised13 technicians maintaining and repairing equipment covering N. FL, GA, SC, NC, E TN, and NE AL. Responsible for updating warranty and maintenance files and submission of paperwork for all work performed.

 

Experience

Proficient in maintaining networks consisting of hardware, Modems, Switches, Routers, Network Elements

Run, lace, connect, and terminate coax, BNC, LCC, and RJ45, RJ11, and cables

Run and connect Cat3, Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6 cable

Troubleshoot Carrier Class Networks: Transport, IP, RF, WiMAX circuits’ networks

Install, commission, turn-up, and testing of 4G WiMAX

Power fail testing, light level testing, RSL testing, and speed testing

Ciena (WWP) 311V installation and commissioning with remote verification

ProComm, FTP, Telnet of enclosure rack configuration via Ciena (WWP) 311V for all cabinet devices

IP network node commissioning and verification

Writing and running scripts MS-DOS, Unix, Linux

Installing DC rectifier system including battery string

Terminate power and fibers

eNB, UMTS, iDen, CDMA, DOM A, and EVDO

Site/ sector drive testing for WiMax installation utilizing Witt drive testing program and procedures

 

Software:
Pro Comm Plus, Ceraview, Anritsu software tools- HHST, Motorola PtP link planner software, EMS electrical down tilt software, RFS optimizer software, Andrew, ATC 200 software, Power Point, Word, Open Office, Photo Shop, MS Windows & Linux operating systems

 

Microwave Systems:
Ceragon, Dragonwave, E- Link, Motorola, Orthogon, Mini-Link

 

Certification & Licensing

T-Mobile Multi Stand. Soltn- Parsippany, NJ

LTE-ALU- Alcatel Lucent- Dublin, OH

Mini-Link, Ericsson Inc.

Motorola BCU 1- 11-Motorola

Wimax Architectural - Clearwire

Microwave-RF – Dragon wave Inc

4G/LTE Install, Integration, & Maintenance Certified- RBS600 (Erics/Sprint)- Advnc Technology

IP Architecture (Teksystems/ Clearwire) Atlanta, GA

Commercial Driver’s License- Class A w/N,T (Roadmaster Truck Driving Sch) Tampa, FL

Fiber Optic Maintenance and Installation Technician Certification (Verizon) Tampa, FL

Substance Abuse & Mental Health 6-Hr Course (FL Dept of Children & Family Services) Clearwater, FL

Real Estate Salesman Licensing, St. Petersburg, FL