Professional Summary

 

RF Engineer with 10 + years of experience in RF network design and optimization of IS-95, GSM, UMTS, EVDO, and LTE networks.  A strong knowledge, understanding, and extensive use of various software tools such as Excel, Access, Visio, GeoPlan, Atoll, Mentum Planet, Data Pro DM/DT, Network Flow and MapInfo.  I also have excellent problem solving skills, and I am highly motivated and adaptable. I have strong interpersonal, organizational communication, customer service and presentation skills.

 

 

    Education

 

          B.S. in Electrical Engineering, George Mason, Fairfax, VA 22030

          Class of 1994

 

    Professional Experience

 

Design Engineer                                                                                                    Jan 2012 – Present

LCC International, Inc.

AT&T – Reynoldsburg, OH – Support UMTS & LTE Project

 

·               Created RFDS’s for UMTS Carrier Add, New Site Build, LTE Expansion, LTE Carrier Add Projects in Ohio & Pennsylvania (Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Ohio Valley and Pittsburgh) Market

·               Created complete Plumbing diagrams for RFDS’s

·               Worked on scoping and used site survey documentation for RFDS creation and corrections

·               Created Drive Routes Packages for Carrier Addition projects in Southern Ohio using Atoll

·               Trained and helped my peers on RFDS creation

 

Design Engineer                                                                                                 Nov 2011 – Jan 2012

LCC International, Inc.

AT&T – Farmington Hills, MI – UMTS Design Project

 

·               Designed of UMTS (3G) Network for AT&T’s Michigan – Indiana markets using Atoll

·               Coordinated with AT&T markets to resolve Design and RFDS related issues

·               Recommended changes to the network without compromising on the coverage or other KPI’s

·               Created and updated RFDS for different markets, using the data from site survey documents

 

 

Design Engineer                                                                                                Aug 2011 – Nov 2011

LCC International, Inc.

AT&T - Englewood, CO – LTE Project

 

·               Supported in LTE design for Wave2 & 3 and Tranche 3 network for AT&T Colorado market in the Rocky Mountain Region

·               Reviewed & approved scoping changes of the RFDSs, Zoning and Construction drawings for LTE project (including Radical Center, Antennas, Coax size and Plumbing diagram) throughout out the market

·               Participated in coverage studies (RSRP & RSRQ and other overlapping KPI’s) and initial site selection and preparation of LTE projects in Atoll for different phases of LTE overlay projects (Wave2 & 3 and Tranche 3)

·               Participated sites visit for LTE for any issue relate to LTE design

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                           Aug 2010 – Aug 2011

LCC International, Inc.

AT&T - Hanover, MD – LTE Project

 

·               Supported in LTE design for Wave1A & 1B, Tranche 3 & 4 network for BAWA (Baltimore & Washington) AT&T market area

·               Participated coverage studies (RSRP & RSRQ and other overlapping KPI’s) and initial site selection and preparation of LTE projects in Atoll for different phases of LTE overlay projects (Wave1A & 1B, Tranche 3 & 4)

·               Maintaining master Database & Reviewed & Approved scoping changes of the RFDS & drawings for LTE project (including Radical Center, Antennas, Coax size and Plumbing diagram) throughout out the market

·               Participated sites visit for LTE for any issue relate to LTE design

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                              Feb 2010 – Jul 2010

LCC International, Inc.

AT&T - Pleasanton, CA – UMTS Project

 

·                  This project was to improve CQI (Composite Quality Index) for markets of San

      Francisco & Sacramento, California

·                   Performed Site Audit for AT&T with 1^st/2^nd/3^rd carrier UMTS

·                  Participated Ericsson UMTS 1^st/2^nd/3^rd carrier Closeout Packages and their Sweeps

·                  Prepared Data and Analyzing DTF (Distance-to-Fault) sweeps to gather Coax cable

      length, Jumper length, Insertion Loss, and Cable Delays

·                   Utilized knowledge of COP’s to make calculations where no data is available

·                  This information is used to directly populate AT&T in Pleasanton OSS (Operations

      Support System) with data for CPICH (Common Pilot CHannel) in UMTS

·                  Identified issues with the Closeout Packages and made corrections

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                             Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

LCC International, Inc.

Verizon Wireless - Schertz, TX – LTE Project

 

·                   Designed of 98 sites for the LTE Phase 1 Network for Verizon Wireless in San

      Antonio, TX area

·                   Participated in the design of 240 sites for the Alltel integration project for Verizon

      Wireless in the Rio Grande Valley and Killeen/Temple/Waco areas

·                   Prepared and submitted Regulatory forms FAA & FCC, conducted RF explorer, AM

      study and Tow air study

·                   Utilized VZReg to validate data

·                   Maintained master spreadsheets for LTE & Alltel integration projects

·                   Assisted Performance team in troubleshooting of networks issues impacting

      wireless voice and data networks

·                   Performed drive testing to evaluate search area candidate as necessary

·                   Performed a variety of fieldwork, including collecting and analyzing drive data,

      assisting in optimization, resolving network issues, verification of cell site and 

      antenna configuration

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                             Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

LCC International, Inc.

COX/HUAWEI - Oklahoma City, OK- Project

 

·               Constructed drive routes for CW data survey collection ensuring sufficient data points and survey sectors are collected ensuring accuracy of model tuning

·               Negotiated rooftops and towers access for CW testing and CW data survey collection for the purpose of the Planet EV (Mentum) model tuning

·               Pre search ring release site visits to determine available antenna height to determine negative impact to coverage objectives

·               Participated in the design 200 plus sites for capacity and coverage all over Oklahoma City core areas

·               Performed propagation analysis using Planet EV (Mentum) prediction tool

·               Worked closely with Site Acquisition & Construction teams in search ring candidate selections and approval

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                               Jul 2008 - Oct 2008

LCC International, Inc.

QUALCOMM / Verizon Wireless – San Diego, CA - Project

 

·               Tested MediaFLO technology in various US market

·               Prepared drive routes using MapInfo Application

·               Data collecting using Qualcomm‘s QXDM data collecting tool

·               Using Spectrum Analyzer to scan for interference in the proposed sites candidates’ area

·               Post processing of data using various commands to verify PER and RSSI

·               Identified poor PER and RSSI area for the client

·               In-building coverage survey based on RSSI measurements to identify coverage issues

·               Trained new employees in QXDM & MapInfo

 

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                             Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

WFI & LCC International, Inc.

Verizon Wireless - Southlake, TX - Project

 

·                  Design 400 plus sites for capacity and coverage all over Oklahoma City core areas

     and throughout Oklahoma State

·                  Performed propagation analysis using GeoPlan Verizon Wireless’s prediction tool

·                  Issued search ring and conducted RF site visits and site verifications

·                  Prepared and submitted Regulatory forms FAA & FCC, conducted RF explorer, AM

     study and Tow air study

·                  Utilized VZReg to validate data

·                  Responsible for decision-making process on site approval

·                  Attended weekly deployment meetings as RF representative

·                  Worked closely with Site Acquistion teams in search ring candidate selections and

     approval

·                  Conducted site surveys

 

 

Design Engineer II                                                                                                Jun 2004 - Jun 2006

WFI

Cingular Wireless - Reston, VA - Project

       

·               Utilized drive test measurements for site acceptance and network coverage analysis

·               Conducted the quarterly network system baseline and analysis for Cingular Wireless

·               Identified cell service related failures, trouble shoot, and resolve system problems

·               Enhanced system performance by trending service measurements to address coverage/capacity concerns in a timely fashion

·               Defined network expansion opportunities, issue search rings, and evaluate potential candidates

 

Design Engineer II                                                                                                  Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

WFI

Western Wireless - Bellevue, WA - Project

 

·               Member of the team to design and optimize CDMA network for Western Wireless

·               Post process drive test data for model tuning using Odyssey design tool

·               Performed site selection, site configuration, site coordination, antenna selection, best server analysis, coverage analysis, and interference analysis

·               Provided engineering/operation support for problem resolution

·               Evaluated coverage objective for new sites

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                                Jul 2003 - Dec 2003

LCC International, Inc.

Sprint PCS - Chicago, IL - Project

                                                                                                                                      

·               Motorola – Keebler project in Chicago, IL & Indiana

·               Participated in the design 200 plus sites for capacity and coverage all over Chicago core areas and the rest of Northwestern Indiana

·               Performed CDMA propagation analysis using Marconi Wireless’s Planet EV prediction tools

·               Issued search rings and conducted RF site visits and site verifications

·               Supported decision-making process on site approval

·               Attended weekly deployment meetings as RF representative

·               Conducted site surveys

·               Submitted site evaluation reports to client’s RF Manager

·               Attended zoning hearings and recommended appropriated alternatives to issues

 

 

RF Design Engineer                                                                                               Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

WFI

VeriZon Wireless - St. Louis & Kansas City, MO - Project

                                                                                                        

·               E911 project in St. Louis & Kansas City, MO

·               Part of team involved in the launching of Verizon E911 Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III

·               Surveying all BTS’s in Verizon Wireless in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago switches to accurately build BSA file

·               Surveying includes: 

·               Recording of differential GPs, verification of individual sectors azimuth, height and PN

·               Phase II calibration of all BTS’s after accurate BSA has been uploaded to MTX. Calibration is performed with Audiovox Digital 1X GPS Handset

·               Accuracy testing with Audiovox Digital 1X GPS Handset to ensure efficiency of calibration

·               Functionality testing with Verizon Wireless, WFI, Entrato and Local E911 to upgrade PSAP from Phase I to Phase II

 

 

Design Engineer                                                                                                 Apr 1999 - Oct 2002

Marconi Wireless

Cricket Communications - Pittsburgh, PA - Project

 

 

·               Radio network design & planning for Cricket Communications’ PCS CDMA IS-95 network Nortel equipment

·               Participated in the design 300 plus sites for capacity and coverage all over Pittsburgh core areas and the rest of southwestern Pennsylvania

·               Issued search rings and conducted RF site visits and site verifications

·               Supported decision-making process on site approval

·               Attended weekly deployment meetings as RF representative

·               Conducted site surveys

·               Submitted site evaluation reports to client’s RF Manager

·               Attended zoning hearings and recommended appropriated alternatives to issues

 

 

RF EngineerII                                                                                                         Mar 1997 - Apr 1999

T-Mobile - Houston, TX

                                                                                       

·               Ensured consistent RF design quality throughout APT’s market

·               Determined site search areas, height, antenna type, power, and performed frequency planning for the system

·               Conducted neighbor list verification and modifications

·               Performed drive testing and evaluated candidate sites

 

Training

 

·               LCC International, Inc., LTE training

·               LCC International, Inc., WiMAX training

·               Verizon Wireless, GeoPlan training

·               AT&T, Atoll & Autoforms training

·               Motorola, Hydra 2.5, design propagation tool training

·               Cingular Wireless, ACTIX, ACP (GSM) training

·               Marconi, Planet EV training

·               Marconi, Link Budget training

·               Marconi, CDMA System Concepts and Operation training

·               T-Mobile, Frequency Planning training

·               T-Mobile, Odyssey 2.5 training

 

Skills/Computer Literacy

 

·                             Planet EV - Mentum

·               GeoPlan 5.5

·               Data Pro DM/DT

·               Auto forms

·               Atoll

·               MapInfo

·               QXDM

·               WindCatcher

·               Grayson Invex3G

·               TEMS

·               CW Tester and Drive Test Equipments

·               Actix Analyzer

·               Actix ACP (GSM)

·               Wizard

·               TEMS DeskCAT by Ericsson

·               dB Planner

·               MS Windows & Office