Emmanuel B. Serrano

emman.serrano@yahoo.com.ph

614-517-5236

 

 

SUMMARY

 

·         Telecoms Engineer with over 8+ years of experience in Field Engineering and Testing Industry and varied background in almost all phases of the installation, commissioning, integration, and testing of Mobile Networks (includes current CDMA2000 with EVDO/WCDMA/UMTS/LTE technology of Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia-Siemens) as well as Microwave Radio Optimization, and Systems Engineering.

·         Did software upgrades needed for BTS modernization project in Sprint CDMA/EVDO Network. Ran scripts using UNIX applications such as Bourne, Korn, csh and tcsh shells. Analyze traffic (data 1x, 3x and voice) and troubleshoot alarms found in CDMA/EVDO base transceiver stations/cells and whole RAN Network. Configured antennas RET thru Remote BTS software SAM. I did some site integrations and mostly did 2nd carrier add EVDO for Sprint Network. Notify Project Managers if cells alarm cannot be solved remotely and need a site visit.

·         Supports Sprint Network CDMA2000 3G EVDO. Monitor sites and troubleshoot alarms remotely thru OMP/OSS server on Sprint CDMA Network nationwide. Use Xshell for CLI and RAMSES for secured network access. Gain experiences and skills to do data translations using UNIX/Vi/Vim commands and running scripts. Check and clear alarms found in T1 bundles and Ethernet connectivity by going thru Alcatel-Lucent routers 7705 and 7750.

·         Knowledgeable to use Ericsson OSS/NIC softwares such as FTP Filezilla, Secure CRT and WINFiol for  OSS access using CLI: Moshell or AMOS commands and GUI: Citrix, Network Analyzer, and Element Manager. Knows how to use UNIX/Vi or Vim system applications thru the use of command line interface (for Sprint Network access) and using Xshell software.

·         Familiar with UMTS Node B Cabinet and can integrate, commission and trouble shoot different type of cabinet alarms from different vendors such as Nokia Flexi UMTS, and Ericsson UMTS Cabinet (3206, 3418, 3106).

^·         Experience and skills in Ericsson UMTS and 2G Cabinet installation and to do Integration for Ericsson UMTS Node B 1^st, 2^nd, 3^{rd carrier} and so forth.

·         Full knowledge to use computer operating systems like Windows 7, XP, Vista, and other software applications such as Microsoft Office 2003/2007 and Microsoft Visio.  Has knowledge of using applications such as AutoCAD LT 2008/2009, AutoCAD 2002/2007, and Delorme Earthmate TOPO ver7. NIC softwares such as FTP Filezilla, Secure CRT, WINFiol, GUI Citrix and Xshell. Knows how to trouble shoot basic computer problems and do software installation.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Alcatel-Lucent Dublin OH                                                                                                                     2012 to 2013

CDMA RAN/RF Engineer

 

·         Supports Sprint Network CDMA2000 3G EVDO. Monitor sites and troubleshoot alarms remotely thru OMP/OSS server on Sprint CDMA Network nationwide. Use Xshell for CLI and RAMSES for secured network access. Gain experiences and skills to do data translations using UNIX/Vi/Vim commands and running scripts. Check and clear alarms found in T1 bundles and Ethernet connectivity by going thru Alcatel-Lucent routers 7705 and 7750.

·         Analyze traffic (data 1x, 3x and voice) and troubleshoot alarms found in CDMA and EVDO base transceiver stations/cells. I did some site integrations and mostly did 2nd carrier add EVDO for Sprint Network. Notify Project Managers if cells alarm cannot be solved remotely and need a site visit.

·         Create RF plumbing diagram for UMTS and LTE AT&T network.

·         Creating Radio Frequency data sheet.

·         Trouble shoot and revision of proposed RF design as per site requirement.

 

 

 

Ericsson/T-Mobile, TX /CO                                                                                                                   2011 to 2012

Network Integration Center (NIC) Engineer

 

·         Remotely assist or support ASP/FE (Field Engineer) thru Ericsson OSS for all types of UMTS integrations for AT&T Network (from 1^st to 5^th Carrier Integration on Ericsson Cabinet such as 3418, 3206, 3518, 3106 and using OBIF, RRU and RRUW).

·         Troubleshoot T1 alarms from ATM mode or Ethernet using fiber optic medium. Load and run radio carrier scripts. Integrate sites by following the Methods of Procedures (MOP) for particular integration task and trouble shoot alarms using application softwares WINfiol or Secure CRT. Knowledgeable to use MML commands like AMOS or Moshell.

·         Assigned to do Alarm Clearing Project for North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee during my 8 months work in Ericsson for AT&T project.

 

Field Tester (RTU2/RT2)

 

·         Mainly responsible for installing 3rd FRIA Nokia modules for 2nd carrier add and commission those modules to the BTS. Install additional FPAA for extra power supply of BTS.

·         Install and commission FSME needed to make Nokia BTS cabinet capable of HSPA for 4G Network. Trouble-shoot BTS alarms on site.

·         Do calls test (SMS, Mobile to Mobile and Data) thru test phone on all sectors. Perform drive test for E911 testing to verify PSAP and class of service.

·         Work in Michigan Project. Did Nokia 2G installation, commissioning and integration. Install hardware modules in configuration of 4x4x4, 3x3x4 and etc. Commission new cabinet and integrate the cabinet to the network.

·         Trouble-shoot different 2G Cabinet alarms that arise during integration. Coordinate any issues and alarms to Nokia Siemens NOC and Project Manger.

 

 

AT&T Mobility, Los Angeles, Southern California Market & Dallas Market                                2010 to 2011

Ericsson UMTS Integrator and Tester (RTU2/RT2)

 

 

·         Main job responsibilities are integrate UMTS 3206, 3106 and OBIF 3rd Carrier cabinets, commission and trouble shoot if Node B alarms arise during integration. Install DC power cables to UMTS cabinet +24 VDC for 3206 type and -48 VDC for RRU with OBIF type of cabinet. Fix T1’s issue at site from NIU cards. Coordinate any kind of site issue to responsible switch network like MSN, RNC Bridge and AT&T Bridge.

·         Trouble shoot alarm on fiber optic cables and other loose cable connection at RBS side like RF jumpers and co-site kit cables for 3rd Carrier Cabinet. Upgrade site from lower version P6 package to latest version P7 package.  Do call test and data test on each sectors using TEMS Sony Ericsson Test phone.

·         In Dallas Market, did some 4th carrier integration and Ericsson UMTS alarms trouble shooting such as Low RSSI reading, Low VSWR, Antenna Branch alarms and etc., for ATT Wireless Network.

 

Node B Integrator and Tester Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana (Market)

 

·         Field Integrator mainly responsible for performing 1st, 2nd and 3rd Ericsson New Cabinet. Integration (3206, 3106). Do locally loading of scripts using EMAS for integration at site in different part of Louisiana. Do Node B alarms trouble shooting such as TMA, Atenna Branch alarm, Low RSSI and VSWR. Coordinate with NIC and AT&T Switch to trouble shoot T1 alarms. Also install 3206 new cabinet for 3rd Carrier.

·         Run and termite co-site kit cable. Swing RF jumpers at Diplexers and Node B Filter Unit (FU’s). Do 911 Call test and drive test at site.

 

Ericsson Field Tester (RT2) Tulsa, Oklahoma and Abilene, Texas (Market)

 

·         Install, Integrate and commission new Ericsson UMTS Cabinet using EMAS, Ceasar and WS File Transfer Protocol software those cabinet such as 3206, 3106, 3418 and 3518. Have done as many as 25 sites new integration for 1st Carrier, 2nd Carrier and 3rd Carrier.

·         Completed 10 cabinets swapped from 3418 to 3206 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Carrier and integrate those cabinets. Did 10 sites for 2nd Carrier add. Did more than 20 sites for 3rd Carrier expansion in new cabinet.

·         Ran co-site kit cable for 3rd Carrier Cabinet. Did call test, data test and 911 after 3rd Carrier was added to existing 1st and 2nd Carrier Cabinet. Ran and test new T1. Terminate DC cables and power up newly built cabinet. Ran and terminate RF jumpers to cabinet. Trouble shoot as many as 30 sites for alarms such as Low VSWR, Low RSSI and Feeder current alarm, Antenna Branch A and B malfunction, PSU alarms and etc.

 

 

Stelera Broadband Network Texas and West Kansas Market                                                            2009 to 2010

Project: Nokia Flexi UMTS, EMERSON Rectifier, Nokia HSPA Adapter

HSPA+WCDMA BTS Field Engineer

 

·         Install and commission newly built Nokia Flexi BTS cabinets with HSPA Adapter and Extension FSMB.  Used DX2000 Nokia software to commission the HSPA Adapter. Integrate site to the network. Did drive test and make sure it would reach desired throughput of at least 7.5 Mbps for download speed and 1.2 Mbps for upload speed.

 

FCOA Flexi BTS Integrator

 

·         Completed a project for Stelera Wireless Network in Amarillo, Texas. Install Nokia Outdoor Cabinet FCOA Flexi BTS for HSPA+ including jumper cable installation and GPS antenna.

·         Commission Power Rectifier (Emerson) and upgrade Flexi BTS software. Audit site Service Panel for the standard power source 3-phase 220 V AC, correct 20 amperes Circuit Breaker and 12 AWG electrical wire gauge.

 

Node B UMTS Tester (NRTU2)

 

·         Worked with T-Mobile Nokia UMTS Project in different Cities of Arizona. Integrate and commission 50 UMTS sites. Upgrade BTS software to newer version for local and remote access on antenna tilt (RET) which will help the NOC (OSS) for remote RET adjustment. Its’ include Node B alarms trouble shooting which mainly focus on antenna such as RET alarms, MHA, VSWR alarms and feeder line loss.

 

Microwave Path Surveyor (Boston, Massachusetts)

 

·         Did Microwave Path survey project in Boston, MA for Sprint/NEXTEL Main Backhaul. Verified LOS or Blocked path. Used path profile to determine critical point and software TOPO version 7 with Delorme earthmate GPS to drive the path. Measure obstruction height like trees, buildings and etc., verified distance of antenna center line by using Range finder. Check azimuth and elevation thru compass and earthmate GPS.

 

 

AT&T Little Rock City and Fayetteville City, Arkansas, Tulsa                                                           2008 to 2009

Project: 2G and UMTS Ericsson Cabinet

Ericsson Field Engineer/Tester/BTS Technician (RT2)

 

·         2G Cabinet Swapping from old DOBSON BTS cabinets to Ericsson BTS cabinets and New 3G Ericsson Cabinet installation and 2nd Carrier Expansion for AT&T project. Completed an Ericsson Project (Dobson), Oklahoma. Work as a RTU1 Engineer for Ericsson Project in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Fort Smith, Arkansas. Installed 60 Outdoor Cabinets (3106, 2106) and Indoor Cabinet (3206). Done second carrier add for UMTS Cabinet 3206 and trouble shoot 2G and 3G alarms.

·         Integrate new 2G Ericsson Cabinets (3106, 2106). Install Back up Battery for Ericsson 2G and 3G Outdoor Cabinet. Have done T1 installation from shelter to demarc box, T1 BER testing and site QA. Install and ran RF jumpers from cabinet to feeder lines. Do antenna sweep test.

·         Have done 60 sites for 3g 2nd carrier integration Cabinet 3206 and Node B trouble shooting in Little Rock, AR and Fayetteville, AR. Installed RF connectors and ran RF jumpers for UMTS. Install new lines of Cat5 for new T1’s requirement from Shelter Telco Box to NIU equipment outdoor location. Terminate T1s in Indoor Cabinet to NIU card.

 

UMTS Node B Engineer/Drive Tester (NRTU2) (Denver, Colorado)

 

·         Work as a UMTS Node B Engineer for Nokia 3G Network in Denver, CO. Perform Functional Test Call and alarm Trouble Shooting for BTS 3G Nokia Cabinet. Drive around the BTS to conduct call test in all sectors. Check for voice call and proper handover. Test SMS and packet call or data on the BTS side. Trouble shoot and re-commission 3G BTS if alarms exist on the site. Do 911 test calls.

 

 

GW Communications, TX                                                                                                                   2007 to 2008

Project: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile

Outside Plant Engineer/Site Surveyor/AutoCad Drafter

 

·         Work as a Drafter using Opti NT Version 2007 Software (Autocad Base) for AT & T Telecom Network Design for FTTP, FTTN, VRAD and F2 Conditioning.

·         Outside Plant Engineer for FOC ring Project for different operators in Dallas. Do Site Survey and Lateral Survey for Sprints, Nextel, Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Sites for Fiber Ring Network Design and Engineer Fiber Optic Cable laterals from site going to the Major/Subring Network. Study possible fiber optic route taking consideration on vacant poles, manhole and underground conduits.

·         Do research, walkout/survey and study Fiber route that will run on Poles or Underground/Buried in different part of Dallas. Do Site Permitting in all approved projects.

·         Work as a Field Engineer for Nextel and Sprint sites for FOC Ring Project in Austin. Survey and audit more than 60 sites of Sprints, Nextel, Verizon and T-Mobile. Draft those surveyed sites in Microsoft Visio 2003 and draw the Lateral designs in AutoCAD.

 

 

AT&T NY, MD, VA                                                                                                                                  2005 to 2006

Project: Nokia GSM (Ultrasite Cabinet)

BTS Field Auditor/GSM Field Engineer

 

·         Field Engineer/Tech for AT&T GSM Radio Expansion Project in North East coast such as Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and New York City Market. Completed as many as 60 Nokia Ultrasite BTS installation, and Simple Add (Radio Expansion) in different cities of USA.  It includes BTS commissioning, BTS integration, and performing hardware reconfiguration in 2-way or 4-way combining in 2 or more cabinets. Have done Abis mapping in different BTS configurations and T1/E1 isolation. Perform site audit in different US Markets. Trouble-shoot different kinds of alarms in GSM Nokia Cabinet.

 

BTS Integrator

 

·         Survey site if there will be enough space and right location to install the cabinet. Install new 50 sites for GSM Network and then commission newly built Ultrasite. Do abis mapping for 1 or more than 2 cabinets in different configuration from 1+1+1 up to 4+4+4.  These projects were done in Shreveport and Baton Rouge Cities of Louisiana.

·         Participate in AT&T GSM Network Expansion in West Coast Market. Survey site if there will be enough space and right location to install the cabinet. Install new 60 sites for GSM Network and then commission newly built Ultrasite. Do abis mapping for 1 or more than 2 cabinets in different configuration from 1+1+1 up to 4+4+4.  These projects were done in major Cities of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Las Vegas, and Utah.

 

 

Smart Communications                                                                                                                     2000 to 2005

O&M Engineer/BSS Optimization Engineer/Transmission Engineer

 

·         O&M Engineer in SMART COMMUNICATIONS the largest Telecom Company in the Philippines for 5 years. My job responsibilities are over all maintenance and trouble shooting of the wireless network from BTS to BSC side in City of Manila. Fix alarms for Nokia BTS cabinet and performed isolation of alarms on all E1/T1s from line modem to microwave medium.

·         Fix Cell Site outages due to transmission alarm. Familiar with different type of transmission medium such as, MUXes using Fiber Optics Transmission: ECI uSDM/ ERICSSON AXD 155-2/155-3/620 STM 4, SIEMENS SMA-4 and NOKIA San. Microwave PDH Radios: DMC M-series/LC Series/ Spectrum II 16xE1, Harris, Minilink (Ericsson), Siemens SRAL, Nokia Flexihopper and 2 Mb/s Line Drivers: Telindus, Nokia DNT2M, HDSL Highgain modem, PANDACOM.

·         Assist Optimization Engineer thru drive test to get key performance index, coverage quality Rx level, and interference signal, using TEMS and Test phone.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

·         B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering, University of the City of Manila (PLM), 1998.

 

 

CERTIFICATION/TRANNING

 

·         Sprint NV MM-BTS Tower Top and Migration - Certificate from Alcatel-Lucent Services - Radio Access Network Methods and Procedures - October 26, 2013

·         Comptia Network + Training Certification, Network Protocols and Security, Courtyard Center Community College, Plano, TX (June 04 – 24, 2012)

·         Completed CCNA1 Network Fundamentals Certification, OSI Layers and TCP/IP Functions and Definitions, Richland College Dallas TX (From January 08 to March 07,  2012)

·         Dragonwave  Certification, WIMAX Microwave Antenna, Radio and Modem Installation and Commissioning, AirPair, Horizon Compact, and Horizon Duo, Provided by: DragonWave and Clearwire, Fort Worth, TX (November  3-4, 2009)

·         Axell PCS and AWS Mini Repeater (Axell 2119, 2117), Sponsored by: TNS, 655 N Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX (September 15, 2009)

·         3G Basics (WCDMA Network), Site Engineering, Network Implementation, Service Excellence Center Training, Sponsored by: Nokia Siemens, Dallas SEC 6000 Connection Dr., Irving, Tx, (July 14 – 18, 2008)

·         FLX005/Flexi Boot Camp, Installation, Commissioning, and Integrations, Site Engineering, Network Implementation, Sponsored by: Nokia Siemens, Dallas SEC 6000 Connection Dr., Irving, TX (July 28 – August 1, 2008)

·         Outside Plant Training for the fundamentals of FTTN(Fiber to the Node) and FTTP, (Fiber to the Premises) Network, Conducted by: GW Communications, Prestonwood Tower., Belt line Rd., Addison, Texas, (June 25 – July 20, 2007)

·         Service Excellence Program, Attended a formal BTS training and have been certified for a level 2 position in Installation and commissioning of Ultrasite BTS, Sponsored by: NOKIA, Nokia Office, Redmond, Washington, USA (November 28 -December 03, 2005)

·         TCP/IP basic Echo-training, Sponsored by: Smart Communications, Inc., February 8, 2005

·         Wireless Broadband Training “Wifi”, Base Station Survey Installation & Network Commissioning, CPE Installation & Technical Support, Sponsored by: Smart Communications, Inc. and Meridian Wifi (January 18-21, 2005)

·         Telecommunications Cadet Program by PILTEL(October – December, 1999), Basic Principles of AMPS Cellular  System

·         GSM System Training Course, SYSTRA  by NOKIA (April, 2002), Basic Principles of GSM Network

·         SDH Technology by AGILENT Technologies Philippines (July, 2002), Fundamentals of SDH Network, Fiber Optics, Basics & Test Methodologies by Agilent Technologies (June, 2004)

·         1642 EM STM Mux by ALCATEL (August, 2004), Equipment System Description and Operations