SUMMARY:

• An experienced Engineering Services/Software/Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Professional with 7+ years of strong wireless experience in Firmware/Software Release & New Feature Verification, product validation,debug & testing of IP based products, Solution Integration & Advanced Services, Core Network Engineering, Deployment, Network Operations, RF & Transport with Tier I OEM/infrastructure vendors Confidential, Samsung, ALU & operator Sprint, Verizon. Possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Business.
• Experience with Programming/coding in Python (Web/REST Web Services/JSON API,Business Applications,Databases,Automation, Selenium,HTTP Servers).
• Developed a Python/REST API based client library for Weather data from Confidential .
• Package available on Confidential and Confidential . pip install WeatherAPIXU.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Protocols: TCP/UDP/SCTP/IP,SIP(SDP,RTP),H.248,PSTN,SS7(ISUP,M3UA),IS41,SIGTRAN, RRC, RLC, MAC, X2, S1AP, Diameter, GTP, SCCP, ARP, SFTP, IKE/IPSEC,VPN, SSL, LDAP, DHCP, 802.1x, G.711,EVRC,ENUM,A - interface(A1-A21), DNS, NAT, OSPF, MPLS, VRRP, SSH, SNMP, VLAN, CDMA, LTE, VoIP.

Web/Scripting Languages/ObjectOriented Programming: Python, REST/JSON API,REGEX,Shell,Perl,Expect,C++(STL),UML,C#,.NET,XML

Databases and Web Servers: SQL, Access, MySQL, SugarCRM, Apache, Tomcat

Software: Unix VI Editor, Sublime Text, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, Github,Git,Microsoft Products - Excel PowerPoint Visio, OrCAD,CAD, Mathematica

Hardware: Rack and blade servers,Class 4/5 Switches,Sun Oracle (Blade, Sparc, M, and T Series),ATCA,Windows Server, PIC18F6420,TI TMS320C6713 DSP Kit, Anritsu PIM 37300 Network Analyzer, Antennas, spectrum/signal analyzers, R&S, Tektronix signal/function generators & oscilloscopes, JDSU W1314A/B Series Receivers, PCTel/DRT RF Scanner & Spectrum Analyzer

Network tools: Wireshark,SecureCRT,TACACS, Putty,Tekno,Empirix protocol analyzers,Anite WindCatcher,TEMS,JDSU,NEMO,Qualcomm QXDM QCAT QPST,Invex,Accuver XCAL-DO/CAP, Telecordia Granite XNG,Datapro,Geoplan,MapInfo,ConcordeHealth,Notepad++,Winscp,Winzip, telnet,Xming

Operating Systems/Development/Test Environment: Linux,Unix,Solaris, Mac OS X, Windows, Android(ADB)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Philadelphia PA

Programmer

• Manage Confidential, Confidential websites and SugarCRM database systems for Non-Profit Confidential.
• Developed Python Scripts for automation of SugarCRM database updates,queries and retrieval using REST API. Familiar with configuration,administration, troubleshooting of Apache (httpd) and Tomcat servers. Coding was done in VI Editor and Sublime Text. Used Python standard libraries including REGEX,CSV module, Requests, JSON, Mechanize, Selenium Webdriver and SugarCRM.
• Update events,photo gallery,member directory and other news using HTML,CSS,JavaScript,PHP and MySQL.

Confidential, Philadelphia PA

Web Volunteer

• Provided improvement/tweak areas such as Page speed website loading optimization,image optimization,google search results,broken links and errors,mobile friendly html edits,leverage browser caching,layouts and logos.

Confidential, Kansas

Network Engineer

• Laid off due to downturn in business. Recommendation from Assistant Vice President (AVP-Operations).
• Facilitate deployment of network infrastructure worth millions of dollars for major telecom equipment companies.
• Software Tested Releases & troubleshooted VOIP/IMS/SIP(SDP,RTP)/ISUP/SIP-T/H.248/CSCF networks in lab and field environments.
• Strong Blade/Card level Experience with Confidential & Samsung equipment (SIP Servers/Gateways/Controllers/Application Servers/VoLTE/IMS/LTE/CDMA Core Network).
• Provided technical product support to Service Providers.
• Lead small teams (up to 3) of technicians and engineers on client projects for delivering engineering services.

Confidential, Overland Park, Kansas

Engineer III - Services Software

• Perform successful integration, implementation, interoperability and certification testing of Confidential with focus on Switching Core (Circuit Based, Packet Core) platform in Sprint's NDL (Network Design/STIC Lab) facilities and FIT/FOA (First in Test) field implementation.
• Support CDMA Core Roadmap,New Product Introduction(NPI),software releases,patches,Deployment,NDL daily maintenance,Hardware/Software & validation office NDL request, lab configuration, Method of Procedure (MOP) review, FIT Sprint CMC(Change Management Control),Kansas city FIT monitoring/KPI reports, FIT testing, Customer Service Requests (CSR/SMS),TIL(Trouble in Lab)/HP Application lifecycle management (ALM) Defects, verification test case development/execution, test object lists (TOL), CORE-RAN & Alarm regression, feature testing, Network development, schedule/milestone criteria/Contractual adherence, scheduling, bulletins/GOLS, Metis Trouble Report (TR)/MHWeb, issue investigation and reproduction, troubleshooting and system data collection for Product Line Management (PLM).
• Provide product support for core MTX VSE P-MSC blades (CA/DCA/NSA/IWS/SCX/SCG/SSG/NGW),CBM,CNM,VGWC,MGW(NSTA,LP/Passport,4pGE FP,CP),CCMP 6K/8K, SE1200 CSLAN and CMUST test tool. Familiar with SAE, MME gsh cli commands,L14B,12U/13U systems, EEGS AEC,AEM,CSVS,CPDS,DSFP-V/D, CBRS and IPA,A2p SE1200 routers. Support Sprint Nationwide live production network (14 locations), NDL Labs (1-3, 5-7) via RSG (Remote Support Gateway) and Cisco TACACS (SE1200 SmartEdge Redback/ Confidential routers).
• Apply weekly patches on NDL labs 5,6,7 and release Sprint ND Approved Patch list for VSE,SOS,MGW,CNM & CBM. Upgraded labs to baseline 18 & 19 for MTX 19&20, OS 12.1.1.7 upgrade for CSLAN (Call Server LAN) SE1200 and support CDMA 14A,14B & 15A releases.
• Execute baseline software upgrades,patches,firmware,alarms, rex tests,swacts,software/parameter changes,dvd/NAS server backups,unit cloning,blade/card replacements/reseats,disk mirroring/metastat/zpool,fsck,ntp/stratum clock,health checks,Unix/Linux/Solaris OS CLI,8K Physical/Guest/Virtualization logical domains, Perl/expect/shell scripts, Pigeon Point Shelf Manager(shmm),ILOM/ALOM console,MRV terminal server, DFARF/Firewall,installation,Return Materials Authorization (RMA) process, Mtxtrack (call trace), asutrack(NOIS A1/A1p,IS 41,IS 826), siptrack (SIP,SDP),sigtrack (Megaco), traver (translations trace),SOS CI & scripts, MTX Golden Parameters List (GPL) validation,capci,logutil, JFIT,vlrmtc, qmob, queryvlr, vsepatch,gwcstat,trkci, qlrn,spat,table editor,mapci,clliref,STDPRTCT,WINTDB, TMTCNTL,OFRT/office routes, callboxes,findtab, CDMAPART/IMAP,parmfind,diskut, DMSMON/sched,MES,WPSCI,tcpdump,snoop,wireshark,Tekno & Empirix traces/reports,scxswitchcmd,bsmci,PDB,cemscli,cacp,cps,gwcadmin,cbmmtc, billmtc,cdrsearch,toolsup,CNM CWD & CBM/CMT gui, xterm/Xming,user account add/remove/password & attribute changes for SOS/CBM/VSE/MGW/ CNM,Multiservice data manager gui,patch audit,rps and cnm audio capture tool commands.
• Troubleshoot WIN,CRBT,E911,CALEA,WPS,LNP,Voicemail,SMS,ENUM,SIP-T/SIP LMSD,ISUP,M3UA,SMR/DVSR,eCSFB and codec/HD Voice(SO73/1xAdvanced) issues.

Confidential, Overland Park, Kansas

Network Engineer

• Supported Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) for Mobility Management Entity ( MME) -CBC(cell broadcast center) testing and core network activities. Conducted Nationwide core LTE Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) test cases(10+) for Service Architecture Evolution Gateways (SAE-CPG PGW & SGW), MME deployments and 1x-Enhanced Circuit Switch Fallback(eCSFB) test cases(20+) for Interworking Service (IWS).
• Executed GPRS Tunneling Protocol Control (GTP-C) & User Plane (GTP-U), S1 Application(S1AP),Diameter, Domain Name System (DNS), PMIPv6, IWS(A21), Mobile Application Part (MAP), access network interface(A1/A1p), charging/billing, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), ISDN user part (ISUP), call with Megaco protocol traces (700+) from MME, Samsung Wireless Softswitch and SAE-CPG Gateways for testers for each MME(14+), WSS(6+), SAE-CPG(10+), IWS(10+) and Base Station Controller (BSC)(10+) in production environment.
• Troubleshooted and resolved ATP issues by changing Tracking Area Codes,create/delete ip static routes,modifying eNB MME configuration, eNB netmask, ping gateway ip addresses, change cdma,evdo channels (cellular,PCS bands) on toy cells as needed, VLR mobile station & HSS subscriber information, gateway call information, service ip, process and filter QXDM UE log messages in QCAT, trace routes and highlighting transactions for operator (Sprint). Calculated eCSFB call setup times in QCAT and report IWS ID in UE logs (rrc ota gcsna) for Multi-Rack BSC. Supported core LTE basic integrating,commissioning and reliability testcases(14+).
• Conducted Nationwide Media Gateway (MGW) Deployment check by executing call through test plan (CTTP) 79 test cases for Sprint Network Vision (NRD) network ready dates. Executed call processing with Megaco, MAP, A-interface(A1/A1p) and charging/billing traces (1300+) from WSS(6+) for testers for each virtual MGW(20+) and BSC(10+) in production environment.
• Troubleshooted and resolved 3G CTTP issues by checking prl in QPST RL editor, changing Frequency in service status on the serving toy cell and MSC pool proportion from BSM, VLR mobile station information,trace translations, trunk status and route configuration, overflow/alternate routes, temporary local directory number (TLDN), area code,MGW group,BTS group,Location ID(LOCID), SIP service ip, prefix tables,digit modification, SIGTRAN provisioning, MGW and WSS golden parameters,UI log folder, running continuity tests (COT) for ISUP on routes, executing ISUP and SIP traces from WSS.
• Provisioned signaling point code, routing key for destination point code and signalling connection control part for SIGTRAN as part of Customer Information Questionnaire (CIQ) implementation on Samsung WSS in Puerto Rico(Bayamon) during maintenance window.
• Generate and execute transaction language1 (TL1) scripts and commands from command line interface (CLI) to create,change, activate/deactivate,lock, unlock and retrieve data from 34 IP-MGW,10 WSS,34 BSM,41 IP-BSC,16 SAE-CPG, MME (14+), Multi Modal Base Station (MMBS), evolved NodeB (20+ toycells) using SecureCRT (Unix),LSM-R, LSM-C, BSM gui and unix versions.
• Analyzed call attempt distributions for 34 Media Gateways and peak connected sessions for 16 SAE gateways in Excel (pivot charts & tables) and provided busy hour for power studies. Identified E911 links for Lansing MGW TS1A cards for migration activity. Update SQL database supporting information by supplying actual hardware configurations, counts, rack views for 34 IP-BSC 1x,voice,DO ATP,RPP,IWP, 34 IP-MGW VPPA, GCDA,GCNA and TS1A for monthly reports.
• Developed C# Winform desktop windows applications for Nationwide monitoring of 34 MGW VPPA DSP usage by using sharp SSH library. Wrote C# log file processor to extract needed data from the generated log files (1000),display in gridview and export to Excel. Wrote methods and class.

Confidential, Pennsylvania

Engineer

• Successfully completed Confidential Midwest Area engineering leadership program (coverage: 25 Million Subscribers). One of 5 candidates selected to participate in rotational assignments encompassing System Performance, Network Engineering and Operations.

Confidential, Richardson, Texas

RF Engineer

• Successfully led several projects in various locations in the US supporting teams of 3-10 delivering RF drive testing services to various operators including Confidential.

Confidential, Richardson, Texas

RF Engineer

• Done baseline, acceptance, cluster optimization, greenfield, orthogonal code noise simulator (OCNS), Markov, stationary, in-building, inter vendor hard handoffs, hand-downs, shakedowns, E911, troubleshooting drives using Accuver XCAL, Andrews Invex, QPST, Delorme and PCTel DTI scanners. Honored with customer recommendations on numerous occasions for the high quality of RF data collection services delivered leading to further engagements.