SUMMARY:

I am a US born citizen who has been exposed to multiple different cultures during my life. Switzerland, Germany, India and the US are just some of the places I’ve had the opportunity to call home in my life so far. I have a strong background in telecommunications, particularly in a mobile environment. I have always had a knack for technology. I’m a people person, with the ability to make anyone feel comfortable. I work extremely well in teams, and have a strong desire to be a leader inside, and outside of an office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential Test Engineer

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

• Planning and Executing field characterization of the performance of position location capabilities of numerous Confidential AMSS commercial firmware releases, including but not limited to the flagship Snapdragon chipsets.
• Positioning modes include Standalone GPS (which includes Confidential Assisted - GPS ( Confidential -Based and MS-Assisted), Sensor-Assisted GPS, and Wi-Fi Assisted GPS. Familiar with various cellular positioning protocols, including RRC, RRLP, LPP, both in user-plane and control-plane modes.
• Created effective, concise and clear documentation detailing procedures for loading AMSS builds on multiple chipsets, device configuration, network provisioning, test methodologies, test execution instructions as well as trouble-shooting tips. Train new test and development engineers and technicians in the setup of devices and field test methodologies. In addition, provide training regarding installation and configuration of QCOM proprietary Location Server (LS) systems.
• As a member of QCT's Modem System Test group, I was responsible for executing field tests on QCs latest test devices and software Such as QXDM, QPST, Nomad, APEX, troubleshooting issues found, collecting Key Performance Indicators.
• Started On-device logging to achieve the best possible audio quality for the Volte call.
• Cross-functional working experience with multi-discipline team (System Design, Customer Support, RF Circuits and Hardware Design) to test and commercialize QCT products.
• Monitor Handover Functionality Performance and verify if the cell site is transmitting desired Power, and verify the biasing of all sectors thereby validating network and cluster-performance.
• Co-ordinate with Senior Engineers to debug and report Confidential sensitivity issues like sudden drop in Confidential signal (aka RSRP/RSSI fluctuations or high frequency error and FTL drop).
• Working in sync with Systems team to identify root cause of issues and troubleshoot S/W bugs in KPI-ATS software to maintain performance.
• Provisioning of various MSM/MDM chipsets for Confidential and VOLTE using J-Tag for Confidential and Regression testing with different Network Carriers.
• Test Confidential /Volte and WIFI functionality and performance testing on prototype SnapDragon hardware platforms.
• Load Android OS build via Trace32 JTAG interface and configured with Confidential software tools such as QPST and QXDM.
• Execute functionality and performance tests in both lab and field environments using Android s build-in UL and adb (android debug) features, various Confidential testing/benchmarking applications and standard network utilities such as FTP, tcpdump and wireshark.
• Perform drive test for Confidential, Carrier Aggregation, VoLTE, WCDMA/UMTS and GSM Sites using TEMS
• Collect propagation and signal measurement data for the analysis of RF performance
• Measure field data for the base station to identify RF signals frequencies and respective power levels
• Collect data for blocked call, dropped call, downlink and uplink throughput, Ping test
• Device test plans, test site scheduling, equipment calibration and setup, RF signal measurement
• Create and present processed data to the team manager and the customer

Network Technician

Confidential, Anchorage, AK

Responsibilities:

• Establishes voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, and cable trays. Building ironwork and ladder racks; establishing connections; programming features; establishing connections and integrations; following industry standards; activating remote access tools
• Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications
• Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns; answering questions
• Maintains safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations
• Verifies service by testing circuits, and equipment; identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
• Building Server rooms
• Termination of Category and Fiber Optic cables Termination of RJ-45, Hubbell and Belden jacks
• Pulling data and fiber cables
• Travelling to rural and remote villages all over Alaska and lower 48 and installing new wireless networks including mapping out blueprints, installing pathway using J-Hooks, pulling data cables to server room, terminating cables, and patching into switches for programming
• Installing fiber boxes in midtown office building on multiple floors, pulling cables to office buildings and building and routing server rooms.
• Testing and troubleshooting of network components including data cables and patched jacks

Mobility Network Support Engineer

Confidential, Redmond, WA

Responsibilities:

• Debugging PCAP logs using WireShark
• Communication visibility with respect to ticket requestors
• Scheduling lab Confidential events
• Scheduling non Confidential lab events
• Creating accounts for HP ALM/QC
• Creating proprietary Confidential ENG accounts
• SIM provisioning
• APN provisioning for individual Confidential network components, including whitelisting numbers for HSS, HLR and eNodeB requirements.
• Detailed understanding of physical layers, and MAC layers of Confidential network
• Understanding of IMS, SIP systems in a telephony network
• Configuration and implementation of Confidential network components including configuring requirements for eNodeB setup
• Tracking tickets through Request Tracker and updating tickets to appropriate ticket queues
• Collecting appropriate information from ticket requestors to resolve, reject, or push tickets to level 2 support
• Setting up ME units
• Setting up Confidential and Legacy Confidential units
• Sun/Solaris/Unix account creation

Data Collections Engineer

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

• Served as a field GIS data collector for a mobile crew that uses CCTV, and Trimble GPS technology to map sewer and gas lines as part of a post installation inspection required by Puget Sound Energy & Gas.
• Includes setting up robotics on top of manhole sewer lines, and running fiber optic push assisted camera from the mainline into different laterals to map commercial and residential sewer and gas lines.
• Job requires spending time coordinating with local city leaders to set up times and dates to set up on local roads.
• Job also includes on the fly repairing of damaged and/or broken equipment exhibiting quick thinking, and experienced knowledge of technical prowess in robotics, GIS mapping, and city planning. Experience with robotics, and Confidential equipment.

Field Test Engineer

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

Responsibilities:

• Performing data test cases for IRAT cell reselection, IRAT handover,
• Inter Frequency Hand over and Cell reselection,
• Intra Frequency Handover and Cell reselection and messaging.
• Executing and analyzing the Performance tests for various devices.
• Log analysis of tests and reporting the issues to OEMs.
• Providing assistance to network team for troubleshooting.
• To follow up with OEMs for defects observed during testing.
• Coordinating with Client to manage devices and time line for testing activity.
• Experience with Rohde & Schwarz CW500 boxes for use in protocol testing
• Experience with Anritsu, and RF shield/Microwave boxes
• Experienced in Anite development and conformance toolsets as well as interoperability (IOT) and drive testing
• Experience collecting KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) for data analysis
• Experience with regression, Confidential and smoke testing
• Experience with HP QC/ALM is comprehensive in every step of the process which includes but isn’t limited to:
• Coordinating with Testers in Test Planning, this includes coordinating meetings with upwards of 10 people, in addition to teleconferenced employees in alternate markets.
• Assigning Test Execution instances
• Culminating in tracking any necessary defects, exporting Excel Spreadsheet with populated data into QC/ALM portal for vendors approval.
• Final step includes discussing with Confidential any necessary action needed to be taken in terms of Defect Priority vs. Defect Severity in Triage process including Defect Review, Defect Assessment, and Defect Assignment.
• With this position, I’ve had the task of setting up and managing my own team for the local market, which includes the training and development of new employees.

Confidential, Princeton, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Worked in corporate office
• Maintained and operated online sales
• Worked with shipping and receiving
• Customer service representative

Office Manager

Confidential, Princeton, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Developed attorney advertisements
• Responsible for networking the office system
• Responsible for filing system
• Accompanied to court occasionally