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Cryptographic technologies/
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Network Engineering and Backhaul
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Field
Engineering
Special qualifications:
· Fluency in
Spanish Language
· Previous
Top Secret SIOP SBI/DISCO Clearance
· Previous
Secret DHS/EOD Clearance
· LGC-ADC/Tyco
Certification/ Ibwave, Axell wireless/mobile access familiarization.
Career Acomplishments:
Business Enhancement
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Saved a $500K project by reorganization of assigned
resources, creation of reporting structure and implementation of processes
controls.
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Captured over $5M in business by improving service to
existing customers.
Revenue Growth
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Gained a 150% savings in equipment through vendor
negotiations.
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Increased project profit margins 750% by reducing the need
for repeat testing.
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Managed resources and customers in a new line of business
reaching 300% increase in revenues.
Personnel Management
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Grew staff 100% in one year by evaluating, training and
hiring the appropriate personnel in consonance with the company forecasted
projects.
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Lowered turnover 50% by evaluating personnel goals,
providing leadership, in-house trainings and motivating staff.
Wireless Innovator
· Awarded
contracts of an in-building DAS system maintenance contract, a venue with
over 4M square feet. Part of the introduction of a managed access commercial
cellular infrastructure pilot deployment for the Department of Homeland
Security.
· Managed,
designed, optimized and commissioned universal networks deployments with over
$60M budget responsibility. Some of the deployment technologies include RF
systems/Wireless Camera/ VOIP/City wide WIFI/WIDS/RFID/Mesh and DAS networks.
Responsibilities performed have been RF Propagation studies,
Interference Analysis, Traffic forecasts/analysis, Capacity Planning, Growth
Planning, KPI Analysis, Data collection and 3rd layer
systems messaging analysis.
· Managed,
designed and optimized in-building DAS networks deployments with up to 3.4M
square feet of deployment scope. These include Public Safety as well as
commercial cellular and Transportation services (data/voice/IMS).
· A key
player, in customer/client relationships (negotiations), revenue analysis,
and the selling of Wireless systems. Program Manager Liaison, for personal
customer needs and technical support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
T-Mobile/Further
Enterprise Solutions,
Charlotte
NC.
Project Manager/RF DesignTeam Lead Engineer
Jan 2014 – Present
NSD
Build out/LTE/UMTS Modernization Project
(T-Mobile Experience and Skills) (all years)
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Managed
the NSD Design Build 232 site build-out for the North and South Carolina
Markets.
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Performance
engineering conducted to include Mesh/KPI/KGI/SLA Performance
excellence.
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Field
management of all Ericsson BTS Enode 6102/6201 cell sites and Nokia
flexi BTS
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Cell
site programming for Modernization project and upgrade and retrofits of
cell site locations
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Cell
site audits for Ericsson, Motorola, and Nokia Base station hotels
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Construction
oversight, Baseband, DC Power, radio upgrade, Antenna configurations.
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Auditing
of Constrained and non-constrained of upgrading Nokia systems.
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Site
performance of Nokia 700/703 Field supervision deployments.
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Installation
Generator, power supply and grounding at field operations for Ericsson
6000 and Nokia flexi systems.
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Programming
of all radio and turn-ups of LTE Systems and Radio swap outs.
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Supervision
of all field activities to include Antenna modifications/cell
enhancements and tower modifications.
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NEPA
Supervisor for Tower cason foundations and Power distribution to
electrical plant and generators.
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Designed
all UMTS U2100 and L1900 LTE coverage and cell placements in network.
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Team
lead for Design and Project manager for Site Development implementation.
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Strategic
planning for In building enhancements
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Supported
UMTS Modernization project with radio adds/ equipment changes and
network modifications.to include RFDS and plumbing diagrams and Asset
predictions.
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Performed
system performance KPI and KGI analysis and cell parameters through
T-Pim and Actix enhancement tools
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Project
coordinator for Multi team liaison coordination and training.
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Field
QA/QC Manager for Ericsson and Nokia Field operations.
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Provide
collection of data and analysis to improve cell site performance.
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Drive
test and optimization to facilitate cutovers, and carrier overlay.
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Support
for new VOIP and Volte implementation.
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Produce solutions to the Municipalities, to create
alternative solutions to macro site build.
·
A subject matter expert (SME), to review areas with
difficulty in approving sites in high visible areas. Propose new projects to
include new technologies, methodologies and alternative stealth-ing designs. Zoning
Hearing and RF testimony expert.
·
New market design for mature market cell sites in, Staten
Island, Brooklyn, NYC, New York state. New Jersey areas to include Essex,
Monmouth and Somerset counties.
·
Lead design/technical engineer and project manager for 50
junior engineers.
·
Manager for installation and implementation vendors to
include 75 technicians.
·
Conducted Radio propagation analysis and base station
placement in cluster of sites in all MTA/BTA/MSA
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Approve and disseminate all construction drawings for
final design builds.
·
Performed statistical count analysis of projected POP’s,
covered in design and evaluating capacity based on census projections and
interference calculations.
·
Reviewing A&E drawings for compliance to RF
specifications, providing documentation and technical writing
·
Create maximum permissible emission reports (MPE) to
zoning authorities.
·
Conduct Amplitude modulation, tower analysis
and inter-modulation study and continuous wave testing reports.
·
Register and document FAA/FCC filing.
·
Created designs in stealth-ing and façade in unique
wireless applications to complete alternatives to basic tower designs, where
wireless applications needed creativity in areas of cell site
construction.
·
Comprehensive studies of LTE Parameters to redesign
current 3g systems to LTE 4G technologies and standards. To include OFDM
technology and overlay. Review MIMO practices with antennae based Node B to
evaluate problems of latency and delay. Enhance networks with RF Models to
include Frequency planning, optimization and coverage objectives.
·
Incorporate 4G LTE Scoping. Practices and standards
·
Upload and maintain data bases such as InSite and Siterra.
·
Institute system performance enhancements to conduct fixes
for lost calls, infrastructure attempts, Failed Connect, RRC Setups, RRC
Drops and context setup failures, boomers, sector planning antenna change
out, and antenna plumbing.
· Provide
design methodologies to Atlanta metropolitan and suburban areas.
· Conduct
construction supervision and final QA/QC reports and evaluations.
· Provide
switch programming though TMO OSS (Switch parameters) include CDD/Script and
the creation of External UMTS Cell, Neighbor definitions in Ericsson BSC
implementing CNA protocols (E2E Optimization).
· Provide
Deep dive analysis and recommendations.
· Provide
microwave design to include 2.1, 2.3 and 2.5 GHz, and point to point and
point to multipoint schemes.
· Provide in
building solutions for IP and DAS Solution for indoor capacity and wireless
coverage.
· Specific
requirements included creating all design for Network to include long and
short range planning.
· Operating
systems to include Nortel/Motorola/Lucent/Ericsson and Nokia,
· Designed,
instituted, integrated and optimized of GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS Network.
· Provided
radio design performance and optimization, optimization for build-out of NY
Long Island T-Mobile Markets.
· Red line
all construction and CAD drawings, conduction effectiveness reports and make
recommended changes.
· Provided
project management to local vendors to co-locate on power utilities or state
and railroad (Methodologies).
· Created
special designs in stealth-ing and unique wireless applications design, where
wireless applications needed creativity in areas of cell site construction.
Network performances include drive test data, system configuration, and
optimization changes. Additional support includes recommendation of antenna
selection and configurations.
· Interface
with TMO for collection and milestone organization finance collection
requirements. (turnkey scope)
· Provide
microwave design for point to point, and point to multipoint configurations.
· Design Ring
and Ring technology schemes, T-1/E-1 and Optical OC Layouts for network
backhaul capabilities.
· Create
outside DAS design with Mobile Access/iBwave/LGC/TYCO equipment.
· Technical
sales to include Justification Package, ROI, and close out packages.
· Understanding
; network topology, signal protocol stack, access, message layering.
· In-depth
knowledge of UTRAN/RAN parameters and how those impact traffic balance and
performance.
·
RF optimization parameters, tools and methodologies for
single and multi-carrier and IRAT networks.
· Conduct
testing with TEMS/JDSU data collection suites. Review RF sweeps and data
analysis.
· Stratum
data flow, channel mapping, UE and subscriber identifiers and system frame
timing.
· Knowledge
of radio resource Control: to include paging and notification.
· Throughput
and high speed data testing through Nodes and peripherals.
· 2g
optimization tools such as: NCS/FAS/FOX/MRR/CTR/CAN/XPM/PEST/OSS/RADAR/M-foil,
W-foil, T-PIM, RPMO.
· Supplemental
support for re-homes/integration of combining two networks (T-Mobile-Suncom)
· Create In
building design, integration and commission of all IP-DAS and DAS System in
Atlanta metropolitan area.
· Added
Applications of TMA’s and repeaters in WCDMA Networks.
· Duties also
included the design of new cell sites in, Staten Island, Brooklyn, in the
state of New York, for the state of New Jersey major markets, to include
Essex, Middlesex, Bergen, Hudson, Union and Somerset counties. RF Duties
included:
· Lead
engineer for junior engineers and provide guidance and training in site
acquisition, leasing and zoning testimony.
· Performing
statistical count analysis of projected POPs covered in design and evaluating
capacity based on census projections and interference calculations.
· Reviewing
A&E drawings for compliance and RF specifications.
· Conduct and
create reporting for Maximum permissible Emission reports (MPE) to zoning
authorities. Conduct Amplitude modulation
tower analysis and inter-modulation study and Continuous Wave testing.
· Created
designs in stealthing and façade in unique wireless applications to complete
alternatives to basic tower designs, where wireless applications needed
creativity in areas of cell site sitting.
· Provides
reports and testimony as a Radio frequency expert, by the townships of NJ and
NY as is qualified as an expert all board of zoning approval and board of
adjustments through its city government and municipalities.
· Techniques
to include Frequency re-tune and redesign to promote cell optimum and
reliability networks.
General
Dynamics IT/Tecknomic Engineering LLC
Sr. RF/Design Engineer/Systems installation Manager / Contract
Negotiations
Washington, DC
Department
of Homeland Security/United State Coast Guard HQ
Project
Aug 2012-Nov 2013
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Managed, designed and optimized macro networks deployments
with over $80M budget responsibility. Some of the responsibilities performed
have been RF Propagation studies, Interference Analysis, Traffic
forecasts/analysis, Capacity Planning, Growth Planning, KPI Analysis, Data
collection and 3rd layer systems messaging analysis. Managed, designed and
optimized in-building DAS networks deployments with up to 3.4M square feet of
deployment scope.
These include Public Safety as well as commercial
cellular services from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Metro PCS and Verizon.
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Performed
as part of the wireless implementation team of Public Safety, Commercial
Cellular Services, Wi-Fi and Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS)
for the Department of Defense. System implementation changes,
build, and test of such systems. Hands-on involved in the processes
implementation and testing of approved designs. Some of the equipment
manufacturers utilized on the systems implementation and testing are: Anritsu,
Huber+Suhner, Rohde & Schwarz, Axell Wireless, Infoblox, Aruba
Networks and AirTight Networks. Some of the performed duties include
configuration of Wi-Fi controllers, DHCP (Infoblox) servers and the
interconnection of these with DNS, OCSP and VPN portals. Also serve as
subject matter expert interfacing with wireless carriers interested in
joining the DAS systems, RF Propagation analysis with IBWAVE With
different methodologies and protocols.
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Designated
as Field construction supervisor and site specialist for installation
and Intergration. Directed over 5 companies in field work and
construction of DAS Systems.
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Designed
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) in a Campus environment for
Public Safety (LMR), Commercial Cellular Services, Wi-Fi and Wireless
Intrusion Detection Systems for the Department of Homeland Security
for both indoor and outdoor environments. Participated as part of the
procurement process specifying equipment requirements, vendor selection
criteria and evaluating those. Performed as SME (Subject Matter Expert),
in wireless related issues, with the customer and other contractors in
meetings. Function as support for the field and passive infrastructure
teams in the deployment of the networks designed.
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Coordinated
and supported VoIP/with emphasis of Volte for commercial carriers.
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Participated
in RFIs and RFP efforts for WHCA (White House Communications Agency).
Oversee
all aspects of all construction and implementation with multi-changing
environment.
Fast
tracked changes and designs as project manager.
Instrumental
in contract negotiations and contract Business Development Plans
POWER
WAVE TECHNOLOGIES
Sr. DAS Design Engineer/Logistics Manager Sr. Equipment
Engineer/Recruiter/Business Development
Fall Church, VA
WMATA
Project/underground railway and subway system
Mar 2011 – Jul 2012
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Institute a wireless-wired project design for coverage
underground- tunnels within the Washington Metropolitan Transit
Authority(WMATA). Instrumental in the design of RF coverage and system
installation and commissioning to provide a high powered DAS to the transit
authority.
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Conducted WAS and CWAS configuration through a Distributed
Antenna System.
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Provided logistic support and Material handling.
·
Orchestrated the base station hotel architectural and
underground placement layouts. Engineered materials and equipment to complete
base station hotels/repeaters and BTU’s. Conduct link budgets and tunnel
assessments.
·
Integrated and commissioned equipment such as duplexers,
splitters, couplers, TMA, LNA , RF Filters.
·
Conducted RF Sweeps Criteria parameters.
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Conduct RF Propagation analysis using IBWAV Software
program
·
Provide modifications and support to inter-modulation
schemes and testing.
·
Construct fiber architecture through loose tube and test
analysis.
·
Constructed fiber optic estimation and scheduling/cost
analysis and fiber Outside Plant and internal design.
·
Coordinated Track rights as project coordinator for WMATA
Shutdown and Rail Movements.
·
Create tunnel ATP solutions scenarios for optimal coverage
in train station environment. Review all systems to be integrated
to one transmission medium to include PCS/Cell, UMTS/GPRS/GSM/LTE/ IDEN,
CDMA,, OFDM, HSPA and WiMAX.
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Conduct latency, inter-modulation analysis, interference
and hand-off testing.
·
Create alternative model scenarios with and without
antennas for coverage objective.
·
Create bill of materials for each phase of project
including Base Station hotels, Radio Head Groups, electrical plant and data
systems. (Network Topology)
·
Wireless data service implementation
includes: CDPD, CDMA, CSD, STP, IA, VOIP, STIGS RFID IMS and RF
Fingerprinting.
·
Analog, Flexent Modular cells (CDMA &
PCS), RMT software, and 3G technology.
·
Create reports for Handoffs from internal
and external mobiles from single system to multiple systems.
·
Program and install routers and ancillary equipment.
·
Evaluate QC/QA of system installs.
·
Provide red-lines and update to As built drawings.
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Orchestrate tunnel architectural drawings for tunnels and
shafts layout.
·
Conduct Installation of equipment of fiber optics.
·
Power wave DAS certification/ LGC-ADC Certification.
Knowledge of Andrews Comm Scope/Mobile Access
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UMTS indoor knowledge/ RF Design guidelines for ALU extend
cell- equipment.
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Wimax indoor knowledge/ RF Design guidelines for Sprint
PCS
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Protocols methodologies in AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and
T-Mobile
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Manage numerous Vendors /Technical and engineering
support.
·
Recruitment for internal staffing , contract negotiations
RFP and business development
·
Project coordination to issue track rights / GOTRS and
safety right ways.
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Install and Commissioning of Leaky coax, connectors
splitters and couplers. Diplexers, duplexers and fiber optic testing.
·
RF Design to encompass Mechanical engineering estimates
and Mechanical design
·
Neutral Host supervision comprehensive meeting and
scheduling.
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Fiber optic backhaul, repeater and electrical install.
·
RHG tunnel and track placement coordination.
·
Logistical Manager, Exports and imports
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Inventory and Warehouse Management control
T-MOBILE
COMMUNICATIONS/Amirit Technologies
Senior Design Engineer/ Zoning Expert/Site Acquisition/ Project Manager
Parsippany, New Jersey
NY/NJ/UMTS
3G-4G LTE Plan Enhanced Project Aug2010 – Feb 2011
( see T-Mobile Experience/skills)
AT&T WIRELESS/Ericsson
Sr RF Design and performance EngineerDallas/Plano,
Texas
4G/UMTS/Re-design/LTE/UMTS
//DAS/ Project Feb 2010 – Aug
2010
· Provide
redesign applications for AT&T UMTS and LTE Networks.
· Redesign of
UMTS Network to include Coverage Plots/Polygon Predictions/Monte Carlo
Traffic Simulations/ACP (Cell Planning)/Neighbor Planning and scrambling code
dissemination and cleanup.
· Integration
of LTE carrier overlay, deployment of antenna change-outs, and optimization
of boomers and control of down-tilts to optimize a more efficient network.
· Enhance
ATOLL Prediction Models to include Frequency planning, coverage and
capacity planning.
· Design of
in-building DAS for outdoor and indoor applications, to include fundamental
design and integrations. Distributed Antenna Systems to include: Crown
Castle/LGC/Next G systems.
· Provide
customer reports for planning and plots, objectives and deficiencies.
· UTRAN/RAN
background understanding of RF performance related issues and parameters on
network performance.
· Utilize and
conduct KGI and KPI’s performance and optimization for AT&T optimal
analysis.
· Provide
customer support for AT&T in all markets around the continental U.S.
· Review LTE
design to include LTE traffic/speed/ and comparisons to 3G/4G Capabilities.
· Provide
overall LTE Integration to UMTS mature networks.
· review
messaging layering data, to include data analysis and protocols
· Understanding
of RFDS and plumbing diagrams to include home run. Understanding of RRH
connectivity and capability
·
Understanding of cross sector redundancy, to include 3 and
4 antenna with LTE incorporation to a sector build out.
· Incorporating
LTE parameters to design 3g /3gpp systems to LTE/4G technologies and
standards.(upgrades)
· Review MIMO
practices with antennae based Node B to evaluate Problems of Latency and
delay.
· Enhance
networks with Models to include Frequency planning, optimization and coverage
objectives.
· Understanding
of AT&T On air/non air on LTE NSB.
· Conduct
future LTE Scoping and requirements.
· Provide a
network so that subscribers that could meet or exceed throughput target on
LTE network. The RF design included practices, such as Reference Signal
Received Power (RSRP) Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) and
Signal-to-Interference + Noise Ratio (SINR) for use of an increased
probability for higher order modulation coding schemes, required for higher
user throughput.
· Instituted
Performance standards to include maximizing capacity and coverage by creating
dominance and eliminating co-channel coverage overlay, and reduce system
capacity by reducing the level and number of interferers through optimization
practices.
· Orchestrate
an efficient inter-technology overlay LTE network to include the following:
Provide a design that minimizes the impact to the core network. (Transport,
processor, load, excessive signaling.) Be able to identify problematic
issues. Minimize inter-technology protocol (GSM/UMTS/LTE) and inter-layer
(within LTE) transitions Created an LTE network where users stay on the LTE
network as much as possible and do not transition to UMTS/GSM in both LTE
idle and active node
T-MOBILE
COMMUNICATION/Telecell
Principal Design Engineer/Field Manager
Atlanta, Georgia.
2G
& 3G Design Project Nov 2009 – Jan 2010
(see
T-Mobile experience)
T-MOBILE
COMMUNICATION/Amirit Technologies
Principal RF Design Engineer/Project Manager/Lead Engineer
Long Island, New York. 2G, 3G, DAS Design Project
Nov 2008
– Nov2009
(see
T-Mobile experience)
-MOBILE
COMMUNICATIONS/Amirit Technologies
Principal RF Design Engineer
Parsippany, NewJersey
NYC/NJ
New Cell deployment Project Oct 2006 – Apr 2008
(see
T-Mobile experience)
T-MOBILE
COMMUNICATIONS/Celcite Technologies
Parsippany, NewJersey
Senior RF Engineer/field Engineer/construction liaison to the
field
Aug 2005 – Sep 2006
(see
T-Mobile experience)
NORTHROP
GRUMMAN
Principal RF/Project Manager/ Communications Systems Engineer 5/6
Washington DC Metro.
Field
Manager oversite/ Various Department of Defense Projects
Jul 2003- Sept 2005
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Project management to include design of wireless and
hardwire requirements.
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Provide Ring and Ring technologies for Fiber optic
integration and traffic analysis.
·
Orchestrated communications build out of W-CDMA UMTS, UTRA
TDD/FDD systems. Implemented radio designs with performance analysis and
optimization for homeland security networks. Specific networks to
include VOIP, to include data, voice, LMR, RFID, wireless camera, mesh and
802.16 networks. Techniques to include Radio Network planning and radio
access network architecture.
·
Developed, created, built a Wireless network in Washington
D.C. in cell node B’s, RNC’s, routers, user equipment, and IP/ISP model
design for UMTS platforms.
·
Instituted Performance analysis engineering to optimize
and re-design WCDMA integration with FDD RAN functionality and configuration
and protocols for an effective and reliable UMA Network.
·
WCDMA air protocols, Power control, Rake receiver and
handover. AMR Implementation analysis of FR and HR speech coding.
·
Developed, created wireless LMR Network, with TDD/FDD UMTS
backhaul and platforms.
·
Network design to include model tuning, frequency re-use
and for databases for use of RF propagation tools. (to include Cel-plan and Cel-tools
and mapping tools of Arc-view). Instituted methodologies in WCDMA in
1XRTT to 3XRTT in Broadband network and capabilities; (concepts and designs).
Overlay design of
GSM/GPRS/
EDGE/ to UMTS -WCDMA networks.
·
Conducted research and lab tested GSM Networks to HSCSD
for streamed and narrowband services.
·
Conducted Research of next generation of 3g/4g
technologies, -of HSDPA/HSUPA/LTE/UMA methodologies technologies.
·
Created new testing of new WIMAX technologies; (Data
throughput) to provide IP/MAC Interoperability with 802.11a, b, and g, 802.16
CF and 802.20 and mobile communication platforms.
·
Familiarization in working IP/IPV4/IPV6 protocols for the
improved security, and QoS of network Security and stability. IP and internet
protocols to include Node and speed analysis.
·
Designed city wide Wi-Fi,/WIDS/LMR(Land Mobile Radio),
DVB; (Digital Video Broadcasting and transmission for Handheld terminal)
networks for all E911 emergency networks (FPS Homeland Security) for the city
of Miami Fla. and Corpus Christi, TX. Provides microwave support for 5.7 and
5.9 GHz platforms....
·
Constructed lab simulated networks and provided equipment
vendor testing.
·
Review LTE Overlay in frequency planning to include
merging of Narrow band and wide band frequencies. Provide link budgets and
analysis. UE Fundamentals and devices used in Homeland Security designs for
Washington DC, to include other technologies such as wireless camera and
pocket PC UMTS wireless systems. (Platforms to include secure and non-secure
software integration areas security).
·
Negotiate contracts, coordinate proposals, develop
business plans, and provide operating budgets.
·
Write RFP and Business plans for corporate contracts.
·
Develop test plans and SOP’s for working systems. Provide
lessons for departmental training.
·
Pacific duties include the following:
·
Analyzes, models, designs and simulates communications
systems, subsystems, and algorithms for communication networks, data links,
digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems such as
wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, secure systems, signal
coding and modulation schema, digital radio/communications technology and
network architecture design.
VERIZON/GLOTEL
INC
Lead Engineer / Principal Engineer
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte
N.C / Columbia, S.C. Project
Jun 2002 – May 2003
·
Forecasted and provisioned networks for 3 G/1XRTT/3XRTT
traffic analyses. (Emphasis Motorola Network underlay). Designed and
instituted channel elements and expansion of network capabilities to optimize
future growth of Verizon’s high speed networks and data expansions.
·
Provided detail analysis of networks of Charlotte NC and
Columbia SC. Markets to include the overlay of Digital networks over
analog. Implemented 3G, voice, data, push to talk, to include
Blackberry message and layering technologies. Conducted lab and live testing
on data links and nodes for throughput of high-speed reliability of
networks. Planning and testing digital overlay of EVDV/EVDO Networks.
Provide major analysis and documentation to support 4g/3XRTT network for
future build out.
SPRINT
PCS/ LD
Sr. Network Design//SR RF Design and Optimization Engineer
Virginia Beach/Norfolk Markets
VA
MTA
Build-out
SEPT 1997-JUNE 2002
·
Engineered and planned the design of the Virginia MTA, to
include Richmond -Norfolk CDMA/PCS digital network. Developed cost
effective ideas to preserve 25 million-dollar savings in network build out.
Development and planning with numerous design network schemes for wide
selection choice by corporate directors. Implemented valuable techniques
schemes, for the completion of a reliable, flexible, and cost efficient
network. Planning analysis to include Fiber optic and ring and ring
technologies, to include planning, OC/DS/T-I requirement design and
provisioning. Planning to include digital multiplexing (baseband
composition) to include PCM/(sync and async hand offs/ signal
processing/microwave/Fiber optic Transmission systems. Tracked and supported
trend analysis and system documentation for a superior effective network. RF
engineering design and optimization plan for CDMA Build-out for complex
networks to include provisioning Fiber Networks, RF propagation, microwave
and components and concepts. Instituted plan action for Optimization and
Integration of 2ND and 3rd carriers for Motorola markets. Responsibilities
include, setting up DAHO/MAHO sectors used for step-down from F1 to F2
borders. Deployment of Pilot beacons used for power boundary sectors.
Professional training includes spectrum analysis, design and Optimization
strategies. Other duties included FAA/FCC/NEPA filing, performing
Inter-modulation studies, link budget analysis, PN planning, neighbor list
planning, Capacity Planning, and design model tuning. Provided valuable
expertise experience in site acquisition, construction and planning to assist
other departments in completing the prime mission of Sprint Personal
Communications Systems (PCS). Managed the telecommunications build out
of a 309 cell site and coordinated all telephone and telecommunications
support. Directed and planned Transmission design build out. Organized
the installation of equipment in support of EMX 5000 and 5E class switching
center. Pre-planning and design supporting RF engineering, site acquisition,
and construction implementation. Directing and tracking of the company goals,
for launching network on time and in meeting corporate expectations and
deadlines. Effective RF lead engineer.
·
Technologies included: 1XRTT_3G launch integration and
optimization across >300 carriers in Norfolk market to include cell site
functional testing for 1X and legacy phones and new 1X devices (phones, PDA,
Wireless Air cards, etc)
·
Coordinate/PM for all Work Order submission to Sprint
Regional funding authority Atlanta
·
Build Optimization Work Order, Purchase Request and
Purchase Order tracking/verification process to insure all required Capital
Expenditures or Maintenance funding/assets are correctly ordered and
delivered through Sprint North Supply to the local market
·
Install/configure new 1X data collection and post
processing tools to accomplish corporate FIT/FOA testing and verification
deliverables
·
Review and propose voice/data backhaul and BTS elements to
prevent/reduce localized blocking due to excessive busy hour loading spikes
·
Create daily performance review process using switch data
to identify BTS/Trunk/TI/Switch elements that are degraded or Out Of Service
for referral to Net Ops for corrective action
·
Train Sprint engineering staff in Optimization/Design
techniques to identify those carriers performing out of specification/in need
to optimization or Net Ops review/action
·
RF liaison to Sales/Marketing teams to insure network
changes/upgrades/optimization are conveyed in a timely manner/build consensus
about change and to prepare Sales/Marketing teams for possible performance
impact
·
Review/Design In-Building solutions using repeaters or
macro RF changes to adjacent cell sites to drive up RSSI, Ec/Io and improve
1X_3G Data performance
·
Configure pilot beacon carriers to improve discontinuing
carrier performance/utilization with respect to Blocks/Drops in the Hand Down
region
·
Improve primary billable MOU, reduce secondary Erlang
usage, to reduce blocking, while increasing loading due to improve In
Building usage through antennae and RF parameter/transmit\ out optimization
CELCORE
INC.
Engineer, RF/Customer/Field
Memphis, Tennessee
Wireless
project/National/international
Aug 1995 – Sept 1997
·
Constructed, designed, installed, and conducted
performance and optimized, cellular systems to support Celcore’s complete
wireless systems. Utilized vast technology and experience to help
customer’s complete total turnkey operations.
·
Operational methods included all facets of, RF site design
(Utilized tools such as IQ Signum (RF/Prop)/Map info/Planet (RF/Prop)/ Data
scope/ HP 8921A Spectrum analyzer and Grayson DM test equipment. Conducted
CDMA/AMPS drive test, link budget, and Inter-mod studies, PN planning and
neighbor list assignment.
·
Field measurement included antenna selection and Sweep
test evaluation,
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FAA/FCC and NEPA/RF Filing.
·
Implementation of traffic engineering,
·
Frequency coordination and System Planning for all facets
of wireless networks.
·
General training also includes concepts, spectrum
allocations, microwave relocation, licensees, and design strategies.
·
Network Engineering includes switching support from
software upgrades to MTSO programming. Integrated a wireless switching
platform to landline DMS 100, 250, PSTN and Lucent 5ESS. Interfacing special
circuits, ISDN, SS7 and IS-41, Lap B networks. Installed and provisioned a
switching system to include lab and OSP facilities.
·
Field Operations to include ATP’s, Equipment optimization
and Maintenance of Numerous vendors of Cellular base stations.
·
Technical support included Customers such as BellSouth,
Western Wireless, Sprint, GTE, Guam Cellular, U.S. Navy, and US West.
·
Conducted extensive planning and testing, for all
integration of all beta releases and new network upgrades.
·
Provided and constructed a in a quality program in
management, to include, logistical support for customer’s future
requirements.
·
A key player, in customer/client relationships, revenue
analysis, and the selling of cellular systems. Program Manager Liaison, for
personal customer needs and technical support
SBA,
Inc.,
Boca Raton,
FL
Project/Program Manager/Site Development Manger
6/93-8/95
VA/NC
Site Developmental project
·
Commissioned to coordinate and control all aspects of
wireless site acquisitions and construction. Developed plans,
orchestrated and performed presentations and concluded contractual
arrangements with local property owners, city zoning officials, the EPA, FCC,
FAA and other governmental and private entities. Managed all projects;
through successful completion and profitable financial gain to SBA.
Performed contracting for major cellular telecommunications projects, Owned
by Sprint, Page Net, Cellular One, and AT&T. evaluation of sites builds
to include Local utility and State and government agencies.
·
Controlled project in construction build from zoning to
Site on Air, Provided QC evaluation, re-design and sign off completion to
bring new carriers and Cell sites on Air.
·
Provided plans and presented expertise testimony to city
officials of Network/RF and Coverage needs.
·
Provided an overview design of the network build-out. Fast
tracked all building permits, and requirements for zoning application
submittals.
GTE
GOVERNMENT & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS,
RF/Engineer and field Deployment ManagerChesapeake,
VA
Argentina
ProjectMar 1992 – Jun 1993
·
Designed, Constructed, and repaired cellular systems to
support the cellular system infrastructure in Argentina. Utilized HP
8921/8595A test equipment to optimize the operation of cellular and switching
systems. Operational methods of RF Design, system performance, capacity
enhancements, established link budgets/model tuning and propagation studies
to facilitate RF specifications and standards. Specifically, coordinated
coverage, interference analysis, and selected alignments into microwave
systems. Conducted Propagation Modeling; (includes Analytical, area to
area, point to point and special)and test modeling, methodologies and
technologies as free space, Okumura, extended HATA, and COST 231.
Instituted Pilot planning, neighbor list assignment, and cluster divisions in
preparation of system optimization. Field testing includes CW measurement and
drive testing for AMPS, and microwave systems. Identify Cost effective
methods to implementation for best candidate possibilities. Conduct Site
selection, evaluation and coverage verification. Programmed Database and
integrated network facilities. Programmed and tested software platforms for
compatibility in hardware architecture. Repaired and maintained many types of
switching systems and base stations. Perform AMPS channel selections; and
interference calculations. Conducted antenna engineering, to include
characteristics, theory, and applications. Conducted long haul RF testing,
conducted MPE and NIER studies. Evaluated AM de-tuning of Cell sites and
cleared radio spectrum of Interference from other carriers. Managed
junior technicians and was the team leader of field service Engineering.
Authorized and coordinated job site engineering, construction and provide
logistical support and quality assurance of cellular project
·
Conducted inspections of field service requirements as
Antenna placement, power placements, power installation, tower stacking and
construction, Coax sweeping testing and data program commissioning.
U.S.
NAVY
Senior Technical Controller/RM/ETNorfolk, VA
Naval
Enlistment
1982 - 1992
·
Operated, repaired and maintained CDMA, TDMA, FDMA
satellite, microwave, fiber optic, laser, telephone and cellular systems for
10 years. Troubleshot and repaired all onboard cryptographic
systems. Tested and integrated all RF systems. Conducted long haul
interfacing, between ship and shore units. Repaired and installed HF
high-speed fleet broadcasts. Maintained all types of analog and digital
systems. Very versatile and knowledgeable with different types of frequency
spectrums (ELF-SHF) and its major associated telecommunications
equipment. (Some include submarine, small boats, international
distress, tactical operations, marine communications and F-14/F-18 Flight operations.
·
Instituted quality control and quality analysis on the
shipboard communications.
·
Subsystems circuit design include Narrow band and WCDMA
networks; automated systems to include V-5 Modular System; which comprises
the NAVMACS II Satellite system. Established blueprints and wiring
diagrams for Intermediate and main frame shipboard build-outs. Provided
COSAL/COBAL supply, logistics for electronic systems. Repaired and installed
antenna systems.
·
Directed over 100 junior level technicians and operators
in facilities and technical, tactical, navigational and message
communications center.
·
Instituted procedures and plans for aircraft and battle
group communications at sea and underway operations.
·
Technical controller and evaluator for naval
communications station and N-Allied Technical Organizational communication
command
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
· SSC
Radioman A School, San Diego, CA1983
· SSC
Electronics & Electrical, San Diego, CA1983
· RF/HF
Communications School, FTC, Norfolk, VA1984
· Advanced
Communication Principles, FTC, Norfolk, VA1985
· RCA HS
Digital, RCA Bldg., Norfolk, VA1986
· ASW Comm
School, FTC, Norfolk, VA1987
· Radioman C
School (Technical Control), San Diego, CA1987
· Antenna
Maintenance, NOB, Norfolk, VA1992
· IS-41/136
Cellular System Overview and TDMA Tech Review, Memphis TN
1993
· Motorola
PCS/CDMA Design Overview, Dallas/FT Worth, TX 1993
· Network
Design Principles and Theory, Overland Park, KS1994
· GSM and PCS
Propagation Modeling, Memphis TN 1994
· RF
Engineering 100, 200 Atlanta GA1997
· Planet
Model Tuning and Design, MSI, Chicago , IL1997
· Space 2000
New 3rd generation wireless design1999
· LCC Deskcat
and Optim-eyes training, LCC, Raleigh, NC1999
· TCP/IP
Networking, Northrop Grumman, Chantilly, VA2004
· IP Wireless
systems and technologies, Northrop Grumman, Chantilly, VA2004
· Management
and Leadership training, Northrop Grumman, Chantilly, VA2004
· WCDMA for
UMTS, Northrop Grumman, Chantilly, VA2004
· RF
Microwave Engineering, ComSearch, Reston, VA2005
· UMTS/LTE/DAS
Systems , Plano Texas2010
REFERENCES:
Available
on request