Joaquin Lewis

                                  RF_Engineer12@hotmail.com  (469)-774-9931

Summary:

* Core RF engineer; professional offering 23+ years which includes 4 years in the US Army as a microwave com technician, RNC core expertise with Samsung, Nokia and Ericsson and ALU core networks, Flexi, IP networking LTE/SAE, DAS ant/ micro cells/ femto cells, MME adds IUCS over IP, MGW (Media Gateway) RAN data translations ALU Lucent/ Nortel/Nokia 3g/ BSS/OSS OMCR NOC Switch Integration Routing and switching, drive testing E-911(PSAP).

* In-depth knowledge of Network topology Node-B, UTRAN (RNC, RRC and RLC protocols) and various interfaces testing, IUPS, IUCS, call processing for end to end system testing.

* Excellent experience with Nokia/ Ericsson Packet core equipment’s c-SGSN SG6 + SG7, Flexi ISN, DNS, CG, Backbone switches, Radius, GGSN Rehome a Nokia BSC on new SGSN added Static routs to SSG and 8600 routers.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience starting up new projects as well as taking over established projects and working them to conclusion

* Additional expertise in design, programming, testing, provisioning, deploying and supporting telecom equipment and OSS core systems. Certified technical trainer in various technologies

* Excellent understanding of design and engineering of TDMA, CDMA 2K/ GSM/ GPRS, Cisco IP, Provisioned SONET Fiber optics OC-12 OC-48 OC-192, DWDM, SDH and UMTS high capacity transport networks.

* Certified technical trainer in various technologies

* Technical Trainer Certified Fujitsu Sonet (Fiber Optics) Installations

* Nortel-Ericsson Technical Trainer Certified(Sonet) DS1, DS3, OC12, OC48, OC192 DWDM Fiber Optics

* Nortel-Ericsson Technical Trainer Certified Networks CDMA-2k Wireless products

 

 

Skills:

* NetAct, Sun OSS, IWOS, MS Project, Word, Excel, Power point, Visio, Unix

* OMCR-17, HOMER, NT Workstation, Granit, Remedy ticketing system

* iBwave, Heikemian, React, DAC 5500, Nokia Cell tracker, Nokia NOLS, E-PM

* Nokia SDA Tool, Pro-Com plus, VSE, MME, Q Scope, SQL, Unix/Linux scripting

Education:

Devry

Bachelors Telecommunication Management

 Certifications/ Training:

* CCNA Cisco course certification

* Nokia Certified LTE/SAE Flexi Architecture for WBT for RLx0

* Nokia Certified NetAct for LTE RL40       * Nokia Certified Flexi LTE BTS Commissioning & Integration 2012

* Nokia Certified Flexi Multi Radio BTS Commissioning & Integration 2012

* Nortel-Ericsson Sonet DWDM, SONET/SDH School (P378 course) Nortel-Ericsson   

* Samsung RAN MMBS training course      * Certified Wire System installer

* Certified Nokia 3G Ultra Site Installation and Commissioning

* USA Army Data communications systems certificate Rank: Specialist (E4/SPC)

* OSHA certified 2014

Experience:

T-Mobile Switch Transport Engineer II (contract 3-4 months)     Nov 2015- Present

Collaborate with field on new AAV-ETH/ MLPP circuits and Microwave backhaul for cutover from T1s for local AL markets. Monitor and resolve issues with LTE, 1900 and 2100, Nortel 2G, Nokia & Ericsson AXE810 2G and 3G sites. Used the RNC-524 element manager, perform various activities on the WBTS and WCEL's. Created UNIX shell scripts to run single lines and batch scripts to make changes to the live network

* Worked with service providers that deliver TMO 10G carrier Ethernet circuits from venders out to the 7705 routers out in the field for use for mobile backhaul services. Functional knowledge of Microsoft office suites, i.e. Excel. Manage projects, build & maintain trackers, and provide updates/status upon request. Understanding of theory and application related to the radio access network, network design, capacity planning, fire suppression systems, power systems AC/DC, and HVAC. Technical support

* Implementing Spirent RFC 2544 testing on framing size of 256 and 1256 all new AAV circuits and Vlans to and from ALU 7750 routers to 7705 SAR Supported integration of base station equipment into network. Knowledge of Cisco protocol and functionality. Experience with Tellabs DACS and functionality and the use of Granite for circuit path mapping.

* Takes on smaller projects or portions of key projects / initiatives, providing accurate status and progress updates as requested. Identifies and shares potential process improvements and recommends them to Senior Technicians and / or management for consideration. Provides input on process improvements related to maintenance and repair activities.

 

Project Manager PSAP/E911 Integration                                April 2015-Feb-2016

 

* Manage E911 call testing activities with counties and PSAP, served as primary vendor escalation point of contact to ensure all service issues were resolved according to Service Level Agreements. Working directly with customer on all scheduling and documentation acceptance.

Holds weekly and bi-weekly project meetings with customer end client Verizon. Sends daily and weekly excel stat reports to end client Verizon.

 

* Providing oversight to all 911 practices throughout the domestic footprint of the client Communicating with engineers and technical resources in multiple domestic locations.

 

* Handles a team of 28 field engineers. Coordinates scheduling with PSAP for testing. Complies site reports dive test routes. Using Map info and excel. Coordinates hotel stays and car rental options.

 

Google                                                                                                                Aug 14 – Mar 15

Fiber Network Design Support Engineer

* Identified fiber optic systems and routers as it applies in a backbone network provided with network element data connections and will create a Power Point drawing from this Based on network design data provided by Network Engineers.

* Duties to create a Network Design of network elements in PowerPoint from Rough Network Design data. Created technical materials, such as (MOPS) Method of Procedure manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. Edit and modifies network designs based on provided network design data (network elements) from design engineers. Responsible for gathering, reviewing and interpreting various data sources for comparison and validation of network design.

*Take large amount of raw Network Design data of various network elements and create a clean detailed Network Design in PowerPoint to show good network element connections.

* Good understanding of 48 OC-192, DWDM and UMTS high capacity transport networks. Routers and backbone networking concepts.

* Evaluated project concepts, objectives, priorities and requirements. Used related industry software Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visio for presentations.

Samsung                                                                                                      May 13 – Aug 14

LTE RAN COM Engineer

* Performed 1900/800 and 2nd carrier LTE Commissioning and discoverable/commercial Managed Fiber/TDM/MW M1 and LCC support on troubleshooting. Provided Technical Support to field technicians for troubleshooting; call test (CTTP) and performing E911 for all markets 3g and 4g.

* Configured ECSFB (Enhanced Circuit Switch Fall Back) parameters on LSMR using Linux scripting through WinSup and Putty. * Created UNIX shell scripts to run single lines and batch scripts to make changes to the live network.

* Managed network configuration changes (hardware, parameter changes, site grows). Provided technical support for LTE and CDMA deployment for Sprint network. Guided field engineers in their testing, assists RF engineers in inter/intra neighbor configuration and performs remote commissioning of MMBS.

* LTE networks and KPI base system optimization before and after activities. To ensure network stability. Provided an in-depth analysis and troubleshooting of issues.

* Generated reports for any outages found during monitoring process and provide per market alarm reports; Troubleshoot issues with Enode B, MME, cell sites and sector restoration. Assisted the Network Deployment team in the integration of new CDMA sites and migration of legacy CDMA sites of the RAN equipment into the existing network.

Nokia                                                                                                                 Aug 12 – May 13

Tier 2 Core Switch Lead Engineer (T-Mobile LTE Modernization Proj)

* T-Mobile RAN Modernization project/ Using NSN’s CM, RNC-524 element manager, NetAct and BTS Flexi site manager tools. * Giving phone and online support to Site Techs for troubleshooting and integration.

* Perform 3G Node-B integration involving Node-B definitions on RBS 3206/3106, 3418/3518, DUW 6601 with RRUS, RNC 3810/3820, MSN- Tellabs 8860, Nortel MSC, OAM and OSS-RC Node-B Integration on ATM, IP or MLPP backhaul, and Node-B migration from ATM to IP

* Sector or Carrier Add/Delete on RBS, RNC, MSC and OSS, Created UNIX shell scripts to run single lines and batch scripts to make changes to the live network. Site Creation/Deletion of Node B in RNC, Check the status of sites at RNC end using OSS. Implementing Power Splitting, Cross Sector Redundancy Feature, TMA modification & Sector reconfiguration Optical Baseband Interface (OBIF)/ Radio Unit Interface (RUIF) Cabinet scripting & Integration

* ATM transport activation and Traffic descriptor modification for Ericsson RNC. T1 & Ethernet provisioning on Node-B/RNC & and ETMF/ ETMC card provisioning

* Alarm Troubleshooting & Fault Management of Ericsson 3G Node-B. Check Alarms, check traffic, check VSWR, restart sector, getting the Scrambling codes, Restarting RBS, RBS health checks, Faults and Corrections at RRU.

Quadgen Wireless                                                                                             Aug 12 – Apr 13

Core MGW/RAN Data Project Lead Engineer Level 3

* Performed remote Core RAN data translations in varying types of equipment (Nokia/Nortel-Ericsson Lucent) to support wireless infrastructure.

* Created technical materials, such as (MOPS) Method of Procedure manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. Created UNIX shell scripts to run single lines and batch scripts to make changes to the live network. MGW IUCS conversion to IP, IUCS re-grooming IUCS de-growth and expansion.

*LTE SMS over SGs New MME ADD Nortel-Ericsson ATCA 8600 Node-B Rehome, BSC Rehome, Nortel-Ericsson MSC Port Turn UP Failover Test Nortel-Ericsson AN Shelf RNC ADD Nortel-Ericsson MGW ATCA SSG MSC USP. RNC Add, RNC IUCS conversion to IP. ATCA _RNC IUCS turn up. Experience in UMTS/LTE networks and KPI base system optimization. 

* Built PSAP Testing scripts on ALU, Nokia, and Ericsson BSC/OSS, conducted PSAP Drive Testing Bridges. Created UNIX shell scripts to run single lines and batch scripts to make changes to the live network.

* Built and tested IP routing and MME Adds. RNC Deletion Nortel-Ericsson MGW ATCA-SSG MSC USP configurations, RNC IuCS Re-Grooming Nortel-Ericsson Media Gateway SSG ATCA MSC, VSE parameter changes.

* Preformed pre and post network analyzing which included call set up KPI’s and general Health of the network.

AT&T                                                                                                                                               Aug 08 – Mar 12

Core RAN/MGW Data Translations Engineer Redmond

* Performed remote RAN data translations in varying types of equipment (ALU, Nokia/Nortel-Ericsson) to support wireless infrastructure. Created UNIX shell scripts to run single lines and batch scripts to make changes to the live network. Wrote and executes test plans for software upgrades.

* LTE SMS over SGs New MME ADDs Nortel-Ericsson Nortel 8600 routers, Node-B Rehome, BSC Rehome, Nortel-Ericsson MSC Port Turn UP Failover Test Nortel-Ericsson AN Shelf RNC ADD Nortel-Ericsson MGW ATCA SSG MSC USP configurations.

* MGW IUCS conversion to IP, IUCS re-grooming IUCS de-growth and expansion. Built and tested IP routing and MME and Built PSAP Testing scripts on ALU, Nokia, and Ericsson BSC/OSS, conducted PSAP Drive Testing Bridges. Femto small cell adds to the network. ATCA _RNC IUCS turn up. MGW IUCS rehomes. RNC Deletion Nortel-Ericsson MGW ATCA-SSG MSC USP, RNC IUCS Re-Grooming Nortel-Ericsson Media Gateway SSG ATCA MSC.

*Nokia OSS BSS data translations. LTE networks and KPI base system optimization before and after activities. To ensure network stability. ALU Lucent OSS BSS data translations and Nortel-Ericsson MSC BSC RNC rehomes.

* Created technical materials, such as (MOPS) Method of Procedure manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.

T-Mobile (contractor) IL                                                                                      Jul 06– Aug 08

Construction Manager GSM/ Installations/ Integration

* New site builds of small cells Nokia Node B and Nortel BTS S8000 and S12000 cell sites installations. Responsible for overall site construction, installation; commissioning; integrations. Oversee fiber installations pulling and blowing in buildings, urban and rural areas. Coordinated Microwave hops and the installation of microwave equipment.

* Responsible for final site walk and punch list to ensure quality of workmanship and any outstanding work order action items. Updated multiple documents and plans including site statistics, QA forms.

* Held weekly installation meeting with field personnel. Updated senior managers with schedules and any outstanding items or issues. Provided detailed documentation to upper management on a daily and weekly bass. Trained new personnel on the site master for antenna sweep, spectrum analyzers for spectrum verification and clearing frequencies for new NOKIA 3G UMTS technology.

* DAS/ Small cell installations/Micro cell/ Liaison with and the supervision Q.A. staff to ensure project quality objectives are attended. Responsible for Management of project team functions and cross team functions. Supervised and co-coordinate multiple contractors. Procedure review and revision if required, in conjunction with project engineer. Staging equipment at local warehouses.

 

Nokia                                                                                                       Mar 04 – Jun 06

Project Manager (NSN) (Disaster Recovery )

* Nokia (BTS Deployment) USA wide CA, FL, NY, NJ, TX, AL, GA, TN.

Nokia South East Field Manager Manage 36 field techs in the de-installation of 3G Nokia ultra-sites (0ver 2000 to date). Project included managed tasks being performed by both in-house staff and contractors. Prepared and documented the technical and economic data to support the acquisition of the 3G Nokia Ultra site equipment.

* Checked said site folders for accuracies; to insure quality control of equipment being removed from sites.  Provided guidance to contractor officers on technical specifications and performance goals. Responsible for ensuring all schedules and deadlines are met, supervise both in-house staff and contractor.

* Meet with end customers to schedule meetings and demos and provided on time and with accurate reports, to upper management. Developed detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Ensured adherences to quality standards and reviews program/project deliverables. Provided a Monthly Report to Mobility Local Market Management summarizing the status of each program managed and the milestones achieved.

 

Alcatel Lucent                                                                                      Feb 03 – Feb 04

Project Manager DAS Installations/ Integration Inside Building Solutions

* Participates in the joint kick off meetings with the customer and building owners to discuss about the intended indoor solution design and at the same time to schedule a detailed survey of the entire building premises. Conducts site survey for indoor sites. Verifies BTS Room locations as well as the strategic positions of the antennas for optimum coverage.

 

* Arrange a meeting with the building owners and customer to discuss about the design for clarifications and at the same time to have an alternative solution for any implementation constraints that may arise upon implementation. Performs Simulation test using IB-Wave Tool (RF-VU) in order to determine the best location and number of antennas to be installed.

 

* Designs the antenna system layout. Determines how many (Omni/panel) antennas are needed to provide optimum coverage for the particular indoor site. Calculate the individual EIRP’s (Link Budget) for each of the antennas as well as providing the Bill of Quantity (BOQ). Coordinates with the implementation team regarding installation within the allotted time frame.

 

* Coordinates with the Drive test engineer upon site integration. Analyzes post processed files from walk tests performed for optimization. Tracks customer complaints and give proper solutions for further improvement of the performance of the indoor site. Prepares and finalizes the Radio Frequency Design (RFD) Report.

 

 

Nortel Networks                                                                                                   Nov 01 – Feb 03

Sonet(Fiber)Training Technical

* Certified Students on Optical (Sonet) and Nortel Wireless products participates and conducts technical training programs to Telcordia standards. Introduced personnel to wireless theory which included design and engineering of Nortel BTS TDMA, CDMA GSM/GPRS, and UMTS high capacity transport networks, installations of DMS100, 250, 300.

* Created technical materials, such as (MOPS) Method of Procedure manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. Assisted in the creation of CBT (Computer based training) modules. Introduced new hire employees to Sonet so they could plan engineer install Nortel Networks Sonet equipment.

* Introduced basic troubleshooting procedures, to maintain, monitor or manage a Sonet network S/DMS transport node OC-12 OC-48 OC-192 and OPC/NE Super Node Data Manager SDM-FT Installation/Commissioning interface and OAM"P concepts and Access Node Overview. Some modules were CBT (Computer Based Training).

 

 

Comforce Telecom                                                                                  Jun 98 – Oct 01

Lead Technical Training Manager

* Certified student on Nortel/ Fujitsu MSC 150-250 DMS family equipment Co installations participate and conduct technical training programs to Telcordia standards.

* Determines training objectives, writes training programs, including outlines, handouts, tests designs laboratory exercises. Lectures class on safety, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of machinery and how to use basic troubleshooting procedures.

* Created technical materials, such as (MOPS) Method of Procedure manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.

* Assisted in the creation of CBT(Computer based training) modules

* Administers written and practical exams and writes reports to evaluate trainees' performance. Managing vendor relationships as well as monitoring performance and billing procedures of the telecommunications school. CBT (Computer Based Training)

 

Nortel Networks                                                                                                   Feb 00 – Oct 00

CDMA Field engineer

* Preformed test turns up and maintained Nortel-Ericsson BTS CDMA Metro Cells and Legacy BTS (Base Transmission Stations) LOS microwave shots. Small cell/ COWS/ Cell on wheels/ Micro cells. With a team of installers, we installed commissioned tested and integrated sites. Preformed validation tests on CDMA handsets.

* Duties were to maintain network communications while minimizing down time to network. Troubleshoot drive test and replace Defective parts on BTS Metro cell and Legacy’s. Knowledge of all aspects of BTS Systems Including Fiber Optics, power output Frequency 1900 MHz.

Sprint PCS                                                                                                           Nov 99 – Feb 00

Switch CDMA Technician RF

* Commissioned and built a test lab for compatibility testing and Certification of wireless equipment. Installed Nortel-Ericsson GSM BTS Metro-Cells Microwave systems. CDMA, TDMA and central office equipment. Installed commissioned, integrate new central office circuit pack into the network, and also performs network upgrades.

* Performed optimization and drive tests for troubleshooting areas with weak Rx Quality due to interference and channel allocations band problems using TEMS Investigator Model tuning for different clutter. Performed Cluster Analysis to eliminate drop call, handover failures by recommending parameter change (HOC, POC, ADCE and tilts).

* Met with Customers received and inventoried equipment on work site.

 

Nortel Networks                                                                                                  Oct 95 – May 98

Construction Manager GSM/ Installations/ Integration

* Met with Customers received and inventoried equipment on work site Installed commissioned, integrate new central office Telecom Mobile Solutions; Nortel Equipment / MSC / RAN elements Implementation; TDMA; GSM Switch and BSC Turn Downs, etc.

* Provided leadership for cross functional projects within regional network organization. Responsible for formulating and executing project plan. Used troubleshooting techniques on the Nortel DMS equipment CDMA, TDMA, PBX, T1.

* Responsible for Wire pulling, power bay installation installed DC power plants -48 and +24 upgrades, Turn ups, Digital Radio Units. MS 100,250 Switch Room central office installations.

USA ARMY                                                                                                                          1991-1995

31L and 31DTelecom systems operator

Microwave systems installer-maintainers are primarily responsible for installing, operating and maintaining microwave communications systems associated antennas, multiplexing and communications security equipment.