SUMMARY

• A versatile, collaborative, accomplished, and knowledgeable Wireless Systems professional with a successful track record and a knack for leading people in the right direction.
• Experience well over 15 years. Outstanding organizational and problem - solving skills.
• Highly collaborative with a knack for building productive relationships that allow smooth functioning while driving others towards excellence and attaining business goals.
• Possess verifiable leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that help put across things with a crisp point.
• A remarkably successful mentor to peers and colleagues, owing to exceptional people’s skills and always giving them the nudge in the right direction to go the extra mile and helped in achieving what seemed difficult, with ease. Have a solid track record in achieving the set goals and delivering personal best at every step of the way to provide optimal results.
• Thrive in fast-paced business environments and cherish a chance to self-manage things through the innate problem-solving skills and never say never attitude.
• Deep understanding of 3GPP 5G network testing (i.e. vRAN/C-RAN), Mobile Packet Core (MPC), Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and other elements used in an EPC/IMS Core. Strong Subject matter expertise (SME) in LTE, 5G NR, and 3GPP standards.
• Forecasting/ for both RF/Core design traffic analysis for eNB/BTS capacity. Looking at yearly trends and getting input from Marketing/Equipment Groups on what is needed for the future and on where sites need to be added to alleviate traffic congestion or CE blocking.
• Provided leadership and guidance to the Wireless Standards Development Groups of TIA TR45.5 and 3GPP2 TSG-C committees throughout a difficult and contentious time, successfully bringing parties together and building consensus through a united front.
• Participated in activities with International standards bodies (ITU-R, CITEL, FCC) to present and promote the adoption of CDMA technology and spectrum allocation issues. Shepherded 3GPP2 specifications through the TIA ballot process and publication. Track the 3GPP2 standard development and product evolution roadmap, and actively contribute inputs to product development.
• Implemented ETSI Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technologies i.e., NFVI of network nodes (vSMSC, vMME, etc.) into building blocks for future networks (NFV, SDN) and eNBs reporting M2M IoT devices data aggregation. Building VMs for other network elements.
• Developed, coordinated, and presented technical contributions for standards groups nationally. Contributed to the adoption of architectures, protocols, procedures, and features in the domain of emerging wireless technologies and services - within international standards forums.
• Tasked with developing algorithms for LTE wireless networks, for Load Balancing, MOCN (Multi-Operator Core Network), one for Interference Reduction, and Self- Healing in case of a cell outage.
• Serve as Architect on product evaluation, selection, testing, and integration on new Emerging technology such as CDMA2000 and E911 Location Services. Conduct technical trials before integration into the system.
• Provided technical analysis, strategic insight, and recommendations on next-generation technologies and services to guide Executive decisions.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new advanced technologies by translating strategic business objectives into the final design and implementation. Develop strategies for products that can be integrated within the wireless infrastructure.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in multiple technical and business areas as well as performing a larger leadership role in the organization. Effectively monitor and act to ensure coordination of all components and activities and decide on issues requiring escalation.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian Confluence, JIRA, and Agile/SCRUM Methodologies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Adjunct Professor

Responsibilities:

• Second, in command to oversee the operations of other instructors. Professor for Mobile Networks from 1G to 5G System deployments and Analytics.
• Preparing coursework materials and monitoring class progress and administering exams. Using experience to gauge students' level of knowledge and understanding of the course materials.
• Knowledge of Python to test several functionalities and MATLAB for numerical analysis of Fourier Transform

Confidential - Berkeley, CA

RF Field Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead a drive-test team in the field to collect CW (Continuous Wave) path-loss data for 5G testing in the 24 and 39 GHz frequency bands.
• Assist with the design and construction of test hardware for use on towers, rooftops, and small-cell-test-vehicles. Work in concert with Confidential RF engineers and others at headquarters to coordinate effective test plans and execute the test schedule. Maintain accurate records of field activities via proprietary software.

Confidential

Adjunct Professor

Responsibilities:

• Instructor for Mobile Networks from 1G to 5G System deployments and Analytics. Preparing coursework materials and monitoring class progress and administering exams.
• Using experience to gage students’ level of knowledge and understanding of the course materials. Knowledge of Python to test several functionalities and MATLAB for numerical analysis of Fourier Transform.

Confidential - Bellevue, WA

Sr. Telecommunications Mgr

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the Network Support Systems (NSS) Architecture strategy for current and future cellular radio network technologies (i.e. 5G testing, LTE-U eFemto deployment, M2M IoT devices reporting issues, etc.). Looking at different deployment scenarios for NFV, SDN, and new feature implementations and assessed the viability of impacts to current technology system tools/Data Mediation system (i.e., VoLTE Prepaid Roaming and Combined SGW/PGW, etc.) for equipment vendors i.e., for Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung. Reviewing System Performance details from a market, submarket, and county perspectives.
• Deploying Virtual EPC and IMS Core Network elements on a Virtualized Infrastructure technology of network nodes into building blocks for the future architecture of SDN concepts (i.e., vMME, vSMSC, vHSS, etc.), Cloud, Big Data, and API. Building VM for KVM Virtualization. Providing Specifications for the VMware build i.e., CPU, memory, disk space, Database, OS, etc. Worked on System Performance issues on resolving carrier aggregation concerns in Nokia/Samsung system mostly as it relates to the 5Ghz (LTE-U/LAA) coexistence with Wi-Fi.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Wireless System Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing installation and maintenance of wireless radio communications systems, including radio propagation modeling and prediction, interference analysis, frequency condition, cell-site equipment layout, parameter definition, and ancillary equipment.
• Analyzed and design wireless network systems that solve business problems.

Confidential - Schaumburg, IL

Mobile LTE Core Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Looking at BV M2M testing on 3G/4G platforms (setting APNs on UE) such as L2TP, dynamic IP, and static IP implementation of features that would increase revenues.
• Supporting the platforms that are provisioned for Services and Core (3G and 4G) such as SMS/ MMSC/ SMSGW/SIM OTA as well as Prepaid Interface to Turbo Charging.
• Testing VoLTE capable UEs on different platforms such as 3G and 4G to ensure seamless compatibility and familiarity with IMS architecture for VoLTE initiated calls (i.e., P-CSCF/S-CSCF/MGW/MGCF, etc.).
• Provide troubleshooting support for 4G mobility networks such as eNodeB, MME, S/P-GW, PCRF, HSS, HLR, AAA, and running traces to resolve issues that may come up. Running traces on MIN redirect for SMS. Provisioning/resolution of SIM OTA card issues.

Confidential - Bridgeville, PA

System Performance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting for both RF/Core design traffic analysis for macro and small eNB/BTS capacity. Created SCIP Approval, RFDS to support new site design and upgrades on C-IT. Looking at yearly trends and getting input from Marketing/Equipment Groups on what is needed for the future and on where sites need to be added to alleviate traffic congestion or CE blocking.
• Radio Planning and system-level testing Optimization of LTE network to troubleshoot and improve KPIs. Analysis of KPIs, investigation, and improvement of network quality problems.
• Implementation of new features and tuning LTE radio network parameters. Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections.
• Analyzed network & system response and determined tuning recommendations to improve performance.

Confidential

LTE Performance and Optimization/Implementation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Working on 4G/LTE strategy deployment/integration and network optimization in the Washington D.C. area for better data throughput. Prioritize system-level testing of networks such that it will be interoperable with 2G/3G systems before commercial deployment. Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the LTE network on the top of the 3G (CDMA/EVDO) network nationwide.
• Responsible for overseeing the integration and testing of LTE RAN network elements and Core network elements (MME/SGW/PGW/PCRF) nationwide (including 4G Satellite Switches), and LTE interfaces such as S1-MME, S1-U, S6a, S6b, S11, Rf, Uu Band 25, S10, X2, S102, etc.
• Investigating and developing algorithms for Self-Organizing Network (SON) based LTE networks: Load Balancing, Neighbour List Optimization, Self-healing, and RACH Optimization, etc.
• Project Management and analysis of test results for different technology groups as well as, CALEA, Billing, Device Testing Teams, eHRPD for Direct Connect Service project AKA as QChat PTT Service.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining Field Integration Testing (FIT) plan for Core & RAN for all 3 OEMs. Responsible for mapping all 4G Core sites (Core elements) to different 4G RAN markets.
• Responsible for creating test cases for all groups such as 3G, 4G, Billing, CALEA, eHRPD, Wi-Fi, 802.11 testing, etc. to validate end-to-end functionality of each technology and equipment after any integration, changes have been implemented.
• Looking at different deployment scenarios and implementation of LTE networks. Working with vendors to assess their compliance with the latest release of 3GPP. Testing of inter-freq. HO and SON capabilities.
• Responsible for ensuring the successful completion of Acceptance Test Plans (ATP) for each of the LTE Core sites &4G Toy cells connected to the Cores to validate the end-to-end functionality of each Core site.
• Work with ALU, Ericsson & Samsung engineers directly in the Sprint-Nextel NRT environment (LAB) for any new features testing as well as regression testing for all future releases and iron out any bugs before deploying to CORE & RAN markets nationwide.

Confidential

Wireless Strategic Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed wireless bids and proposals for system-wide CDMA implementation from vendors on 3G and LTE architectures. Developed technical solutions and implementations around a multi-mode Base Station (BS) supporting CDMA2000, HRPD (High Rate Packet Data - 1XEV-DO), and LTE (Long Term Evolution) technologies. Worked with CDMA and UMTS network architectures (specifically Node B and eNode B translations, RNCs, and MSCs).
• Exposure to commercial field tests and data analysis tools (i.e., Windcatcher/Wireshark protocol analyzer). Managing/headed discrete CDMA team and acts as a liaison to other teams, and implement solutions including CDMA evaluation and assessment of current and future systems.
• Analyzed industry and disruptive technology trend and enablers, market dynamics, identify business opportunities and develop middle to long term strategy to guide company CDMA product evolution and direction.
• Responsible for working with field technicians and other RF Performance engineers to solve technical problems. Integrating customer performance data and analyzing voice peg counts and frequency plans, capacity planning, network design, and traffic demands.
• Also responsible for working with RF Capacity and Design groups to design and implement network capacity improvements such as multiple carrier overlays, the cell splits, channel element additions, and parameter changes.