Jerry Silcox

 

922 E Morris St.

 

Indianapolis, Indiana

 

317-366-9307

 

Jerrysilcox@gmail.com

 

Work Experience

 

Summary of Qualifications

 

 

 

Over 4 years of combined Telecom RF testing, VOIP and live network data collection experience. An individual with strong technical skills of gathering and analyzing raw data and understanding of Telecom network with detail oriented approach toward problem

 

·   Good understanding of UMTS/LTE L3 Protocol message

 

·   Knowledge of RF communication fundamentals, Optimization and Planning

 

·   Well experienced in 4G/3G/2G Testing ( UMTS, LTE,VOLTE,IMS0,QXDM , IPv4, Hasati , Nomad ,Datum (Spirent Test Center), Agilent scanner  and JDSU, Have good communication and interpersonal skills make me a good team player.

 

·   Ability to train, motivates, and supervises customer service employees.

 

 

 

LTE RF Field Engineer           GTL Americas               Nebraska, Omaha        

 

December 01, 2010 – PRESENT

 

(Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Nebraska, Iowa)

 

 

ü      Work as RF field engineer for LTE networks to improve KPI and perform wireless device to established test plans: Voice Quality, Call Performance and QXDM logs.

 

ü      Improve network quality, drop call, drop network, and other failure and interface issues to meet target KPIs.

 

ü      Troubleshoot related device and tool issues and monitor the real time performance of the testing, ensuring data collected is accurate and the test runs smoothly according to project plan and project managers guidance.

 

ü      Manage RF optimization resulting log files which can include reviewing for accuracy, content, post-processing and uploading to central server.

 

ü      Excellent Communication skills, Proficiency in MapInfo, Streets and Trips.

 

ü      Strong problem solving and analytic skills and capable of working independently and leading performance related investigations. And good understanding of GSM, UMTS/WCDMA, CDMA and LTE. And excellent knowledge of operating tools, linked to improve the required job procedure.

 

ü      RF Drive testing for VoLTE/LTE/UMTS.

 

ü      Experience with new services and/or technology deployment and excellent knowledge of VoLTE standard KP, practical experience in creating and analysis of statistical KPI reporting.

 

ü      Knowledge and practice of Drive Test measurement tools and practice of planning and optimization processes.

 

ü      Feedback into the device requirements and test plans based on the findings from the field testing activities.

 

ü      Managing test device software upgrades and carry out sanity testing of new test device software as needed. 

 

ü      Processing QXDM  logs using device log post processing software , and HASATI knowledge

 

ü      Train other test teams with device setup and troubleshooting of data collection tools including hardware and software. 

 

ü      I have worked with the HASATI APPLCATION, TEMS, AND JDSU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·                        UNITED STATES ARMY FT LENOARD WOOD, MO

 

        Military Police Officer October 2007 - October 2013

 

 

ü               Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

ü               Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

 

ü               Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

 

ü               Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

 

ü               Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.

 

ü               Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

 

ü               Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.

 

ü               Very organized all the way around.

 

 

ü               Education

UNIVERISTY OF PHOENIX PHOENIX, AZ

 

 

GRANTHAM UNIVERISTY KANSAS CITY, MO

Computer Engineering