OBJECTIVE

To deliver years of telecommunication experience as a radio frequency coordinator supervising RF engineering testing to provisioning cell site architecture; in addition, offer CDMA/LTE, GSM/UMTS, and ITCNet/PTC technology expertise. Provide base/remote station design and optimization, construction services, and outdoor/in - building wireless communication, while continuing to identify opportunities, create action plans, and present demonstrations. Improve operations/profitability for global services to customers and vendors.

SUMMARY

• Pro-active in problem solving. Bachelors of Science - Electrical Engineering with post-graduate credits hours (4.0/4.0 GPA) towards continuing education Engineering Technology Science Master’s degree. Over fifteen years’ experience as a Telecommunications Design/Optimization Radio Frequency Engineer which include managing, monitoring, planning, and troubleshooting analog (AMPS/Paging) and digital (CDMA, FDMA, GSM, ITC, LTE, PCS, TDMA) wireless networks and systems. Specific expertise within CGSA markets using Lucent Technologies', Motorola, and Nortel Networks' infrastructure: GSM familiarity/vendor training, as well as, recent UMTS file conversion, research, and training. Advanced knowledge of and/or experience with CDMA 2000 - 1XRTT, EVDO, and LTE implementation and integration, which includes data collection and analysis. LAN, 802.11 b/g/n, and 802.16 a/d/e distributed architecture standards research and testing. Extensive knowledge of computers (hardware and software) and system applications. Expert with Planet EV 4.2.2.3, Mentum Planet 5.8.0.972/6.2.0.273 , Procomm Plus, Prospect, Siterra, UNIX, Vallent/WatchMark, Visual Basic, WindCatcher 2.60, Wizard, and XNG.
• Familiarity and understanding of Actix (Nov 2008 Release), Agilent E6474 Scanner, C/C++, Delorme X Map, Ellipse 8.3.1.17, Ethereal/WireShark, Exceed/Hummingbird 8.0, Falcon, GeoAdmin, GeoPlan, IDA II, Invex 3G 4.10, MS Streets & Trips 2014, MapInfo 16.0, MS Office Pro Plus 2016. Knowledge of installation, operation, and theory of Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite navigational devices with Dead Reckoning capabilities
• Over eight years’ experience as a Retail Manager/Sales Consultant with the ability to identify opportunities, develop action plans or presentations, and improve operations/profitability or overall service to customers. Four years experience as an OTC/Floor Manager working for a nationwide pharmaceutical chain achieving and planning company goals/objectives through business-to-business/consumer sales. Ability to work with minimal supervision, as a cooperative team member or to provide technical guidance. Strong analytical, communications, leadership, multitasking, and written skills. Detail-oriented, self-motivated work style, with an ability to master and implement new skills quickly.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: UNIX, C/C++, Visual Basic, COBOL, FORTRAN, Assembler, Pascal

Operating Systems: UNIX (SUN/Solaris), Linux, VAX/VMS, Windows 95/NT, 2000, ME, XP, Vista. Windows 7/8, OS/2, DOS

CAD/CAE: MapInfo 6.x w/ MapBasic, MapInfo Professional 11.5, Prospect, AutoPace/Pace, RoofView, AutoCAD 12, OrCAD

Equipment/Software: Actix, ANET, Agilent E6474 Scanner, Granite, Phoenix/GeoPlan, Invex 3G, UXCPTRACE, FTRF CallTrace (Analog/Digital), Wizard, Oracle, Novell, MS Office 2000/SBE/2007, Microsoft Streets and Trips 2009, DeLorme StreetAtlas 8+, Core FTP Lite, Telnet, PlanetEV 4.2.2.3, Siterra, WillTech-Bluerose, Windcatcher 2.60, WordPerfect

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Kansas City, MO

Communications and Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed the Positive Train Control “scheme” for KCSR to provide base and wayside site identification throughout the entire interoperable network. Managed, monitored, and, planned, more than, eighteen (18) KCSR railroad subdivisions containing 1,200 plus base stations and wayside towers. Provided frequency and slot plans in three (3) Major Trading Areas (MTA) for Class 1 railroads, which include Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Canadian National (CN), Canadian Pacific (CP), CSXT (Chessie-Seaboard), Norfolk Southern (NSRC), and Union Pacific (UPRR). Expert knowledge and use of Google Earth Professional, MapInfo 15.2/16.0, Mentum Planet 5.8/6.1., Mentum Ellipse 8.3.1.17, and Microsoft Office 2016 used in the RF project design and planning process. Analyzed InfoVista/Mentum Planet 5.8/6.2 propagation model predictions to ensure compliance with FAA, FCC, and FRA (Federal Railroad Association) standards for point-to-multipoint communications of CTC (Centralized Train Control), PTC, and VHF technologies. Experience with TCNS filings, Section 106 filings, tower registration ASR filings, 1A survey filings, and TOWAIR determinations to ensure the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Historic Preservation Organization (SHPO) guidelines, rules, and regulations are enforced. As Lead RF Engineer, provide IPM release testing documents, procedures, and results to the PAC and railroad RF Engineers for validation and verification. Active member of the IPM (ITCNet Planning Module) Coordination Committee, Planet Administration Committee (PAC), Planet Hosted Server (PHS) Engineering Group, and the Spectrum Management Committee (SMC).

Confidential, Lenexa, KS

Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Produce Mentum Planet 5.5 propagation model designs to ensure FAA, FCC, and FRA (Federal Railroad Association) compliance for point-to-multipoint communications. Experience with TCNS filings, Section 106 filings, tower registration ASR filings, 1A survey filings, and TOWAIR determinations to ensure the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Historic Preservation Organization (SHPO) guidelines, rules, and regulations are enforced. Identify and validate potential base station candidates, whether existing or greenfields (new structures) for Telecommunications and Signal Engineering acceptance. Review Architectural and Engineering (A & E) drawings and implement applicable UHF/VHF antenna placement and selection. Expert knowledge and use of Google Earth Professional, MapInfo 11.5, Mentum Ellipse 8.2, and Microsoft Office 2010 for the RF Projects planning process.

Confidential, Lenexa, Kansas

Telecom Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Use of the Spirent CDMA Emulator and Wireshark (formally Ethereal) software to test MIP call flow which includes registration, life-time, re-registration, and deregistration. Access to update PRL(s) via PST (Phone Service Tool) or OTASP (Over-The-Air Service Provisioning) for device activation. Studied test case documentation for reasons certain mobile devices’ performance varied widely among vendors, for instance, AT commands. Familiarize with 3GPP2 or TIA/EIA/IS internet protocols (IP) and provisions through additional research outside of the STIC Lab or workplace.

Confidential, Westborough, MA

Senior RF/Lead Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Completed analysis, optimization, and post-processing using Actix, InVex3G, and Windcatcher software for both GSM and CDMA/EV-DO systems. Grayson tools were used to collect the drive test data. Achieved and maintained the Radio Network Performance as per the contracted KPIs (accessibility, retain ability, mobility & service integrity) were analyzed and reviewed. Employed Sierra Wireless AC595 Aircard (Rev A), LG VX8350 CDMA phones, and LG CU 500 GSM phone, including USB adapters/accessories for cell tower data collection and FTP server downloads/uploads.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Project Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed project objectives for FIT team by reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) and Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) and conferring with Confidential /Motorola engineers. Validated new Operational Measurements (OMs) against existing pegs, such as Call Detail Logs (CDLs) and Call Final Class (CFCs), to verify accuracy when provided by Motorola and Confidential engineers. No-Harm and UBS testing, in addition to, OM monitoring are used to evaluate performance of short and long voice calls for both 2G/3G and EV-DO technologies, as well as, evaluate 3G technology packet data performance. Trained and assisted with drive test, data collection, and post-processing when needed, using Invex3G Chassis equipment with WindCatcher Post-Processing Software/Actix Analyzer; compared drive test results between baseline, load, and validation stages. Analyzed drive test key performance indicators (KPIs) and optimized ISHHO/IBSHO for release features during baseline, shake-down/no-harm, and regression testing, either mobile collected or network logged, in efforts to develop trending reports which identify anomalies found after lab test plans/post-process. Employed Sierra Wireless A580/Novatel EV-DO AirCard and 802.11b/g/n wireless USB adapters/accessories for cell tower data collection and FTP server downloads/uploads. Troubleshot Invex3G chassis interface with laptop ports for successful drive test operation and managed laptop data downloads using Novatel Merlin S720 Aircard.

Confidential, Overland Park, KS

Zoning/Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Create Planet EV 4.2.2.3 designs and analysis reports to assist commissions with the understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, and RF engineering tools. Provided RF related Zoning and Planning Commissions report testimonies and zoning meeting readiness.

Confidential, Schaumburg, IL

Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Produced MapInfo CellTool/SiteSee designs to ensure RF NEPA, FCC, and FAA compliance. Provided zoning testimony support.

Confidential, Lenexa, KS

Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate purchase, sale and delivery of the Kansas City Network Build-out site equipment, such as, antennas, antenna software, cell extenders, connectors, power supplies, repeaters, tower mount amplifiers through direct correspondence with Cricket Procurement, Andrew/Decibel Products, CCI (Communications Components, Confidential .), CSA/JayBeam Wireless, EMS Wireless, Hutton Communications/Online, KMW (Korean Microwave), Lucent Technologies, SiteSafe, and others to ensure adequate inventory for cell sites, COWs (Cell-On-Wheels), and Cricket sales offices. Highest percentage (~94%) of launched sites in Confidential history for a single Western Region market since 2002. Provided overall management of IT and administration support for Confidential warehouse employees, including researched documentation and equipment transfer. Assisting Network Operations and RF team with application of Lucent Technologies’ 5ESS ECP/OMP “Control and Display"/"Recent Change and Verify (RC/V)" procedures. Perform cell site audits after site is built to evaluate sub-contractor work quality.

Confidential, Mahwah, NJ

Principal Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Management of drive test, routing, mapping, and post-processing collected project data from Novatel Merlin V620 Aircard, Andrew Invex3G, and Exceed Windcatcher 2.54 Advanced Network Analyzer software. Supervise drive test teams (reporting progress and schedule), performance engineers, and technicians during the pre-optimization shakedown stage. Analyze and summarize ping average round trip (RTT), FTP transfer rate (HTTP), ring packet loss percentage, Data Rate Control (DRC) application, forward/reverse (RLP) application throughput, and best ASP SINR ratio of all integrated New Jersey, Westchester, NY, and surrounding Long Island 1XEV-DO sites. Monitor network traffic capacity, coverage, and quality for over 400 wireless PCS sites on more than 5 Lucent Technologies’ 5ESS-2000 Executive Cellular Processors (ECPs) using Busy-Hour Call Attempt (BHCA) measurements, “Control and Display"/"Recent Change and Verify (RC/V)" procedures, and the EMS OMP Web to trend growth and stability. Attend daily conference calls/meetings with Project Managers/RF Engineers and translate 1XEV-DO cell activity of integrations/installations to field engineers whenever requested. Self-instruction of Planet EV 3.16 for possible network design assignments.

Lead Senior RF Design and Systems Engineer

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed OMs and drive test data for such release features as CAMSHO, RTD, and 1X Voice Hard Hand Down to IS-95, either mobile collected or network logged, in efforts to develop trending reports which identify anomalies found after lab test plans/post-process. Assisted with drive test, data collection, and post-processing when needed, using Willtech-Bluerose equipment with Actix, IDA II, and WindCatcher Advanced Network Analyzer software, compared drive test results between baseline and validation stages. Validated new operational Measurements (OMs) against existing pegs, such as Call Detail Logs (CDLs) and Call Failure Counts/Call Final Class (CFCs), to verify accuracy when provided by Motorola and Sprint engineers. Employed Sprint Wireless AirCard and 802.11b/g wireless USB adapters/accessories for cell tower data collection and FTP server downloads/uploads. Worked from the Lenexa, KS office for the duration of both FITs, except for the initial two weeks of both team set-ups, where the entire test team was based in Charlotte, NC

Senior RF Design and Systems Engineer

Confidential, Lenexa, KS

Responsibilities:

• Supervised operation of project related to Lucent Technologies Flexent Base Stations and 5ESS RF related translations/forms, including Control and Display, Recent Change/Verify (RCV), and RTR Shell using UNIX skills and VI editor familiarity on a daily conference basis. Certified radio frequency (RF) environment and dB level testing for Sprint Technology Integration Center (STIC) Lab relating to all Integrated Campus Network (ICN)/Telos test plans. Installed Telos iCell Base Station Subsystem (BSS) software releases and hardware, including test mobile programming and provisioning, interference detection, and maintenance/troubleshooting. Analyzed, modified, and operated/supported the Ethereal Network Analyzer software for SoftSwitch platforms and other Internet Protocol (IP) applications, such as TCP/IP and VoIP. Assisted development of Telos MSC, OMC, and MRF platforms for IS-41, ISUP, BSMAP, and MGCP protocols and signaling types, such as, AMI, B8ZS, DTMF, MF, and PRI.

Confidential, Mission, KS

Communications Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated communications needs and developed cost-effective management programs for small to medium-sized companies. Supported the sales team in key customer meetings by delivering product-related consultancy and demonstrating the technical value of BusinessEDGE solutions to clients.

Confidential, Overland Park, KS

Lead Radio Frequency (RF) Design/Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Planned, designed, managed, and monitored network capacity, coverage, and quality for more than 150 wireless cellular/PCS sites on Lucent's 5ESS-2000 DCS (ECP/OMP UNIX platform) using BHCA measurements, RC/V procedures, and standard optimization techniques. Ensured build-out of cellular towers and new cell integration, minimized cell blockage below 2%, and verified voice/data quality levels, including spectrum clearing and PN planning. Lead RF Engineer for digital (CDMA) deployment using Nortel Networks’/Motorola infrastructure in Sioux City, Iowa, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and surroundings in year 2001. Lead Performance Engineer for Kansas City, KS/MO, including Lawrence, Topeka, Wichita, KS; digital (CDMA) deployment in March 1998. 1998 2nd Quarter Circle of Excellence ('Best of the Best') Award for consistent "exceptional" demonstrated behaviors and achievements implementing creative quality management techniques and standards saving company over $500,000 in consultant and equipment purchase fees. Managed drive-test equipment budget for RF Engineering Department of more than $2,000,000 yearly. Designed and proposed Distributed Antenna Solutions (DAS).