Michael G. Bana

5004 Adolphus Dr.

Frisco, TX 75035 USA

mike.bana@yahoo.com

Mobile +15624896067

To obtain a technical position (office and or field) in a challenging environment. I have a solid

management and field background. A self-motivated professional with 4 years management and 15 years

field experience. I have strong technical/troubleshooting and customer service skills. As a results-oriented

individual, I am a team player, trustworthy, multi-tasked, fast learner on new technologies and can work

under pressure.

TECHNICAL SKILL SET: Project Management, Ericsson Certified LTE/UMTS/GSM, Microwave

Transmission, SIAD, Power, Integration and Troubleshooting.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Amatel Inc.

Field Technical Implementation Manager LAN/SoCal Markets – T-Mobile February 2015 – Present

Manage and perform Field operations, Project Deployment from Client relationship, project schedule,

Ensure company’s and client’s process adherence, compliance and deliverables.

Responsibilities:

  · Manage market daily schedule of cell sites for Install and Integrate activities.

  · Submits regular daily report on Master Tracker, RFA and Change Orders to Project Manager.

  · Coordinate issues encountered on the field to different Ericsson support group for solution.

  · Ensure the completion of forecasted and scheduled activities on a timely manner.

  · Ensure Project is completed on budget.

  · Attend regular progress meetings and providing updates for both internal and Client.

  · Ensure completeness of package for client’s acceptance. Upload COP on Ericsson CAM Tool and

Site Handler

  · Maintain a good working relationship with the Customer.

  · Manage Ericsson eAMS activities. Assigning and approval of activities. Interrupt reviews

  · Performed TMO Power Upgrade

  · Commission and Integrate TMO L700 sites (704’s, 703’s,702’s and 701’s Configurations)

  · Perform DUL to DUS Migrations

  · Perform SRS/PSAP Call Tests

  · Perform on site troubleshooting. (RBS 6601, RBS 6131, RBS 6102, RBS 6201, ALU7705, MW Radio

alarms)

  · Provide Technical Support and mentor EF&I Team members.

Achievements:

  · Completed 50 TMO LAN/SoCal L700 sites and counting.

2. Amatel Inc.

Senior Implementation Manager/FTIM NTX/AROK Markets - ATT October 2012 – February 2015

Manage Project Deployment from Client relationship, project schedule, Equipment pick up, delivery and

inventory. Ensure company’s and client’s process adherence, compliance and deliverables.

Responsibilities:

  · Coordinate Equipment deployment with Ericsson

  · Manage market daily schedule of cell sites for Install and Integrate activities.

  · Submits regular daily report on Master Tracker, RFA and Change Orders to Project Manager.

  · Coordinate issues encountered in the field to different Ericsson support group for solution.

  · Ensure the completion of forecasted and scheduled activities on a timely manner.

  · Ensure Project is completed on budget.

  · Attend regular progress meetings and providing updates for both internal and Client.

  · Ensure completeness of package for client’s acceptance. Upload COP on Ericsson CAM Tool and

Siterra.

  · Manage Ericsson eAMS activities. Assigning and approval of activities. Interrupt reviews

  · Maintain inventory records for all the Project equipment and Company tools/Test equipments.

  · Maintain a good working relationship with the Customer.

Achievements:

  · Completed 275 2012 NTX ATT Expansion sites on time without delay

  · Completed NEA on 275 NTX 2012 ATT Expansion sites on time without delay

  · Completed 300 2012 NTX ATT Multicarrier sites on time without delay

  · Completed 85 NTX ATT Zodiac Sites on time without delay

  · Completed 210 2013 NTX ATT Expansion sites on time without delay

  · Completed 290 2013 NTX ATT Multicarrier sites on time without delay

  · Completed 80 2013 AROK ATT NSB (UMTS/LTE) sites on time without delay

  · Completed 50 2013 AROK ATT RF Mod sites on time without delay

  · Completed 45 2013 AROK ATT Modernization (CBU to DUW Change Out) sites on time without

delay

  · Completed 100 2013 AROK ATT COW/DAS sites on time without delay

  · Completed 130 2014 NTX ATT Modernization (CBU to DUW Change Out) sites on time without

delay

  · Completed 50 2014 NTX ATT Multicarrier sites on time without delay

  · Completed 650 2014 NTX ATT 3C LTE sites ahead on schedule.

3. Radio Test Supervisor/RTS NTX/AROK Markets May 2010 – October 2012

Supervise Project Roll-out on the field, project schedule, Equipment pick up, delivery and inventory.

Ensure company’s process adherence, compliance and deliverables.

Responsibilities

  · Project Coordination with Ericsson Implementation Managers

  · Prepare Daily work schedule for the project roll out.

  · Supervise and monitor deployment activity.

  · Prepare trackers and close out package.

  · Ensure completeness of package for client’s acceptance.

  · Provide Troubleshooting/Logistics support for all Team members on the field.

Achievements:

  · Completed 150 sites for Oklahoma City 3rd Carrier Phase 1, one month ahead of launch date.

  · Completed 100 NSB sites for North Texas

  · Completed 391 sites for ETMFX Project for Oklahoma and Arkansas Markets.

Radio Test Engineer – Senior Radio Tester RT2/RTU2 Los Angeles/Alabama/Louisiana/Sacramento/Bay

Area/Las Vegas/Hawaii/Dallas/Reno Markets October 2005 – May 2010

Perform Install, Commissioning, Integration, Call Test and Troubleshooting on RBS and Node B Cabinets.

Responsibilities

  · Perform RBS and Node-B testing activities.

  · Radio Base Station (RBS) integration to RNC and Network

  · Isolating and solving of hardware and software errors.

  · On site troubleshooting and resolution of RBS specific issues/faults.

  · Completion of commissioning and acceptance tests.

  · Timely completion of RBS Commissioning and Acceptance forms.

  · T1 transmission testing.

  · Reporting (Issues and discrepancies and Fault Statistics)

  · Hand-over of site documentation.

  · Mentor and develop technical skills for Associate Engineers.

  · Upload close out package to Site Handler.

Achievements:

  · Commissioned and Integrated 900 Ericsson UMTS 3206/3106 for AT&T Los Angeles, Birmingham,

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Hawaii and Dallas markets. And for T-Mobile Las Vegas, Los Angeles,

Hawaii and Sacramento Markets.

  · Performed 200 UMTS 2nd Carrier Add sites for ATT Los Angeles, CA and Hawaii Markets

  · Commissioned and Integrated 800 with E911 combined GSM RBS

2206/2106/2250/2150/2308/2109 for AT&T Los Angeles and TMobile Sacramento and Las Vegas

Markets.

  · Installed and Commissioned 200 Powerwave MCPA’s for T-Mobile in Sacramento and Las Vegas

markets.

  · Performed 40 sites swap out for Cingular GSM Nokia – Ericsson in Los Angeles

  · Installed and commissioned 50 Kathrein CCU RET for ATT Hawaii

  · Installed 100 LMU’s.

  · Audited 30 Ericsson/Nokia sites for ATT Hawaii

  · Installed 100 UMTS RBS 3018 combo sites for T-Mobile Las Vegas, Sacramento and Reno Markets

  · Deinstalled and Installed 100 GSM RBS 2202/2102 and RBS 2206/2106 for T-Mobile Las Vegas

and Sacramento

4. Globe Telecom Davao City Philippines

Test Engineer – Radio January 2001 - October 2005

Perform Install, Commissioning, Integration, Call Test and Troubleshooting on Ericsson RBS Cabinets.

Responsibilities:

  · Perform GSM Radio Base Station (RBS) Commissioning and testing activities.

  · Radio Base Station (RBS) integration to AXE.

  · Troubleshooting of hardware and software faults on the RBS.

  · Completion of commissioning and acceptance tests Forms.

  · System Upgrade/Migration.

  · E1 transmission testing.

  · Maintaining site documentation resulting from engineering activities

and contractor work orders.

  · Reporting (Fault Statistics, Monthly Reports, Damage Reports, etc.).

  · Hand-over of site documentation.

  · Mentor and develop technical skills for Associate Engineers.

Achievements:

  · Commissioned and Integrated 127 combined Ericsson RBS 2206/2106/2207/2107 sites.Upgraded

10 Ericsson RBS 2202 sites to EDGE capable site via modification of DXU 21 and sTRU.

  · A major contributor in the Phase 10 roll out of 1000 sites.

  · Participated in the installation of 127 outdoor and indoor BTS equipment.

5. Islacom - Davao City Philippines

BTS Engineer October 1997 - January 2001

Perform Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting on BTS/Power Cabinets.

Responsibilities:

  · Operate and maintain 40 Motorola BTS Cell Sites in my area of responsibility.

  · Troubleshooting of hardware and software faults on BTS.

  · System Upgrade/Migration.

  · E1 transmission testing/provisioning and troubleshooting.

  · Operate and maintain Siemens/Eltek and Emerson Power Supply Cabinets

  · Operate and maintain BBU and Batteries

  · Operate and maintain Power Generator sets

  · Perform on call duties

Achievements:

  · Maintained 99.9% network availability in my area of responsibility of 40 BTS sites.

  · Was able to maintain less than an hour response time on all alarm troubleshooting calls.

  · Assisted Implementation group for the Mindanao Transmission Backbone Microwave Radio

upgrade (NEC SDH) of 20 major Hubs.

6. Sultan Kudarat Telephone System Inc. Tacurong City, Philippines

Inside Plant Engineer May 1996 – November 1997

Perform O&M, Subscriber Administration and Troubleshooting on a Mini CO for Landline Telephony.

Responsibilities:

  · Operation and maintenance of Siemens PABX system

  · Responsible for the isolation of faults and alarms in the system

  · Perform preventive and corrective maintenance

  · Perform Subscriber administration

  · Perform on-call duties

Achievements:

  · Achieved 100% service delivery to the customers on the first year of the company’s operation.

EDUCATION:

June 1990 - October 1995

University Of San Carlos Technological Center

Cebu City, Philippines

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering

June 1988 – March 1990

University of San Carlos

Associate Degree in Philosophy

TRAININGS/SCHOOLS ATTENDED:

Ericsson Small Cells (mRBS/pRBS) – April 2015 Chino, CA

Ericsson SRS User Training – March 2015 Fontana, California

Ericsson CAM Tool for Supplier - September 2014 Ericsson Richardson, TX

T-Mobile L700 Install and Integrate – March 2015 Fontana, California

AT&T DUL to DUS Modernization – ASP course March 2014 Carrollton, TX

AT&T Training Supplier Awareness /Quality Installations NPE/Ask Yourself/Best Practices

MOP Methods of Procedure

AT&T CISCO SIAD Training

EAMS 3.11 Training for ASP

AT&T CBU-DUW Modernization course (LZU 108 7549 R1A) December 2013 Ericsson

Richardson, TX

First Aid and CPR

HS1 Ericsson CDMA Class – February 2013 Ericsson Richardson, TX

LTE RBS 6000 Installation and Integration March 2010 Ericsson Village Plano, TX

Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue Training June 2008 Com Train San Diego, CA

RBS 3x06 Installation Delta March 2006 Ericsson Village Plano, TX

Node B Integration and Commissioning March 2006 Ericsson Village Plano, TX

VSAT Training Aug. 19-20, 2004 Makati Palace Hotel CSI

Andrew Connector Training Aug. 17, 2004 GT Plaza Andrew

Ericsson RBS 2206/2106/2207 Configuration and Expansion May. 24-26, 2004 Ericsson

Philippines Ericsson

Ericsson BSC Integration May. 13-15, 2004 Ericsson Philippines Ericsson

Ericsson RBS 2206/2106/2207 Operation and Maintenance April 13- 16, 2004 Ericsson

Philippines Ericsson

Ericsson RBS 2206/2106/2207 Customized Installation Course Feb. 23-28, 2004 Ericsson

Philippines Ericsson

Eltek Power System Installation and Commissioning Sept. 25, 2003 Globe Warehouse Cebu

Eltek

BSC Operations July 10-11 2003 Matina Switch Echo Training/BYC

Emergency Preparedness January 22-23,2003 Hotel Galleria, Davao City Atlantic Safety

Consultancy, Inc.

SDH Fundamentals Dec. 10, 2002 GT-Isla Plaza JBECC

Problem Solving & Decision Making July 2-3, 2002 GT-Isla Plaza ABC

Network Management Systems(MS3201) March 04-07,2002 Mandaya Hotel, Davao NESIC

NEC DMR-3000S SDH Microwave Radio Dec. 02-08,2001 Mandaya Hotel, Davao NESIC

NEC SMS-150V/SMS-2500C MUX EQUIPMENT

Advance Defensive Driving Oct. 8-9, 2001 WGA Bldg. Cebu City GreenAds

Mini-link E Operation & Maintenance Overview Sept. 24-25,2001 Ericsson, Ortigas Ericsson

Antenna Measurements/Motorola DRCU Calibration June -Sept. 1998 Davao City Philippines

by Frank Steger Consultant T-Mobile

Motorola BSS Compact Nov 17-21 1997 Philippines by Jurgen Wedel Consultant T-Mobile

TOOLS USED:

Software

Ericsson Sonar, Citrix, Ericsson OMT, Ericsson Mini Link Manager, Tera Term, Winfiol, MS

HyperTerminal, RBS Element Manager, Total Commander, FTP servers , eAMS/CAM Tool, MS

Office Suite, Site Handler, Siterra

Hardware

Anritsu Cell Master, Multi tester, Power meter, Test Phone, Torque Wrench, T1 Continuity

Tester, Ground Tester, Bit Error Rate Tester, ODM

References Available upon request