TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SKILLS: Capesso Automatic Cell Planning tool Celplanner and CelTools wireless network planning software Ceragon Fibeair microwave backhaul connectivity tools (Ceragon certified*) RadioPlan WiNES UMTS optimization software (RadioPlan certified*) TEMS RF measurement and optimization tool Windcatcher RF drive test and optimization analysis tool Invex 3G RF measurement and optimization tool Wireshark network protocol analyzer MapInfo Professional software GSM / GPRS / EDGE: Protocol, Operation, Design, Optimization CDMA / EV - DO Design & Spread Spectrum WIMAX (4G) design and optimization Antennas and Link Budget Analysis for Wireless RF Propagation and Fading for Wireless Network Design Traffic Engineering for Wireless Networks Wireless Network Design, Architecture, Operation and Implementation Experience in field surveys for building electrical systems Programming languages: C, VHDL, Assembly, Basic

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, San Francisco

Responsibilities:

• Lead for RF engineering team responsible for initial LTE design implementation and RFDS generation in N. California market.
• Tracking and scheduling with field scoping team as needed for verification.
• Coordination between functional site acquisition, construction and Confidential &T RF engineering teams for design issues.
• Tracking customer RFDS approvals, revisions and internal document control.
• Led the creation of SQL server web-based tool (Microsoft Sharepoint platform) that managed workflow, delivered document to client, ensured internal approvals and allowed for project management tracking.

Confidential, Richardson, Texas

Responsibilities:

• LTE overlay design for 700 MHz (Upper C block) rural market carrier in Northern Missouri.
• Using ATOLL for propagation prediction, LTE simulation and link budget application.
• Pre-launch design optimization using Capesso ACP tool.
• Base station equipment vendor is Ericsson LTE eNodeB (RBS6000).
• Design deliverables to customer as needed.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• RF design of Clearwire (4G) high speed wireless internet service in Boston metro area including full design cycle from search ring to site acceptance/optimization.
• RF optimization including frequency planning, neighbor list planning, and antenna tilts.
• Verification of microwave linked backhaul connectivity and support for Backhaul engineering group.
• RF engineering support of commissioning, integration and testing of sites in preparation for network launch in Boston, Rhode Island and Connecticut markets.
• Switch management and datafill of sites using Wimax System Manager (WSM) during integration, commissioning and testing.
• Performing site design visits with site acquisition/engineering teams in order to design antenna and backhaul dish configurations.
• Performing statistical count analysis of projected pops (customers) covered in network design.
• Analysis of radio emissions exposure and reports on a site-specific basis.
• Call analysis using Windcatcher and customer complaint response for network optimization.
• Attending jurisdictional zoning hearings as a radio frequency technical expert representing Clearwire.
• Planning, deploying and testing of repeater solutions for in-building network coverage.
• Planet EV 5.1 propagation planning tool.
• Base station equipment vendor is Samsung and Motorola

Confidential, New York

Responsibilities:

• Network optimization and neighbor list planning for area of responsibility.
• Verification of microwave linked backhaul connectivity and support for Backhaul engineering design.
• Network planning and optimization using Celplan and CelTools propagation prediction software.
• Performing site visits with site acquisition/engineering teams in order to design antenna configuration and site parameters and consequently approving construction plans.
• Base station equipment vendor is IPWireless.

Confidential, New York/New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• GSM network design/UMTS overlay, implementation, and site acceptance of Confidential network.
• Performing site visits with site acquisition/engineering teams in order to design antenna configuration and site parameters and consequently approving construction plans.
• Analysis and measurement of baseline drive test data for design requirements and site candidate evaluations.
• Attending jurisdictional zoning hearings as technical expert representing Confidential .
• Base station equipment vendors include Confidential, Confidential .
• Coordinating regulatory documentation including FAA/FCC site compliance and filing for antenna structure registration as necessary and AM tower hazard analysis.
• Analysis and measurement of radio emissions exposure and reports on a site-specific basis.
• Tuning propagation models for appropriate morphology types.
• Planet EV 4.1 propagation planning tool.
• Maintenance of RF site databases.

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design of GSM network in greater Los Angeles area using Ericson RBS base station equipment.
• Using Planet EV for propagation prediction software.
• Performing site visits with Site Acquisition/Construction/Zoning team for site selection.
• Performing RF analysis including best server and C/I analysis of site candidates using Planet EV.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• RF analysis and site selection of TD-CDMA trial sites in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
• Presentations to client for business development purposes.
• Using Planet EV for propagation prediction software.
• Applying link budget figures to RF prediction analysis.
• Benchmark testing of existing NTT DoCoMo in-building coverage in urban Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama markets.
• Coordination with equipment vendor - IPWireless mobile base station (Node B).

Confidential, New York

Responsibilities:

• Using deciBel Planner v2.6 for propagation prediction software.
• Using Planet DMS v3.2 Marconi/MSI propagation prediction software.
• Conducting and analyzing drive tests for the purpose of propagation modeling
• Tuning propagation models for appropriate morphology types.
• Performing site visits with Site Acquisition/Construction teams and verifying and approving construction plans including antenna placement, configuration and site parameters.
• Coordinating regulatory filing documentation including AM tower hazard analysis, determination of FAA/FCC site compliance and filing for antenna structure registration as necessary.
• Analysis of radio emissions exposure and reports on a site-specific basis.
• Maintenance of RF site databases.
• Performing statistical count analysis of projected POPs (customers) covered in design; evaluating capacity based on census projections.

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities:

• Optimization of RF coverage for Confidential &T fixed wireless network (point-to-multi-point), providing telephone, fax, and high-speed data service.
• Track trends and analyze RF metrics for successful and unsuccessful customer installations.
• Perform RF propagation analysis, capacity planning and interference analysis using deciBel Planner and FACET ( Confidential &T capacity and interference planning tool)
• Provide feedback to design team to improve coverage footprint.
• Recommend changes to base station parameters: frequencies, TX power, antenna tilts.
• Detect sources of major RF shadowing not accounted for in propagation model.
• Daily communication with installation team regarding customer installation attempts and feedback to improve installation techniques.
• Produce RF optimization/performance reports.
• Installation success rate increased to client goal of over 95%.
• Field testing using Confidential &T F.I.T. (Field Installation Tool) equipment to determine service quality Confidential specific customer locations.
• Presentations and reports to client as needed
• Implementation and maintenance of RF site database
• Planning and conducting drive tests using Berkeley/Gator/Champ equipment for the purpose of propagation modeling
• Using software tool deciBel Planner to process, plot, and analyze propagation predictions/drive tests based on site location and parameters.
• Creating and optimizing computer propagation models for appropriate morphology types
• Carrying out site-walks to assess the suitability of a candidate and recommending site location.
• Analyzing coverage deficiencies and recommending appropriate changes to fulfill coverage objectives
• Applying figures from link budgets to design
• Verifying and approving construction plans including antenna placement, configuration and site parameters

Confidential, New York, NY

Electrical Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• CAD design of construction trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems using AutoCAD R14
• Conducted field surveys for electrical designs
• Conducted verification of Y2K compliance for building electrical emergency generator service.
• Architectural translations to engineering formatted design plans

Confidential, Shelton, CT

Research and Development Engineering intern

Responsibilities:

• Designed printed circuit board test fixture for manufacturing quality assurance
• Documented Motorola 60HC11 microcontroller software algorithm modularity that was developed for commercial printing presses
• Developed C coded software for volatile organic compound calculation
• Conducted and documented experiments testing different chemical cleaning agents

Confidential, Shelton, CT

Mailing Systems Electrical Engineering intern

Responsibilities:

• Developed inkjet printing design for commercial mailing machines that incorporated Canon and Xerox technology. Assembly programming/hardware design using Intel 80196 for print head driver board
• Designed printed circuits and prototype boards for mailing machine user interface and print head driver
• Conducted extensive motor module testing