SUMMARY:

• Over 30 years of experience in civilian and military telecommunications systems, LOS microwave radio systems, wireless, wire line, and secure communications technology.
• Enlisted with the U.S. Army for 23 years which included various telecommunication assignments; Installer, Operator, Technician, Team Chief, Section Leader, and Senior Telecommunications Operations Chief.
• I have installed, operated and maintained Confidential.
• I currently have over 18 years of experience in civilian wireless telecommunications systems working as a Cell Technician IV, UMTS Field Engineer, Supervisor Cell Operations, Construction Manager, Operations Department Project Manager, Implementation Manager with and for providers and vendors such as Confidential.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Construction Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily activities of General Contractors & Tower Crews working on Confidential .
• Perform Daily site walks, conference calls, BOM lists. Working directly with the Confidential & Confidential . Construction Manager and other Managers to ensure timely and quality based deliverables.
• Review and perform close - out packages, photos, tape drops & True ups. Submit invoices based on true-ups and line items and scope of work.

Supervisor/CM iDAS/ODAS Installer

Confidential, College Station, TX

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist a team of 15 Fiber cable installers in performing installation of 12 count-hybrid & 144 count fiber, cat6 and Wifi Aruba antenna (WAPs)
• Mount and install J-hooks, fiber tower and fiber tray in IDF/MDF
• Took site photos and completed close-out package, inventory equipment and verified BOM, layout organize cable pulls
• IBM, Corning DAS project at Confidential Redevelopment Project

RBS Installer

Confidential, Clarksville, TN

Responsibilities:

• Performed installation of Confidential RBS6601 small cell, ALU7705 SAR 8 and powered up equipment
• Mounted and installed 19 inch and 23 inch Telco rack, RAYCAP
• Terminated DC power and ground, installed fiber tower and fiber tray
• Took site photos and completed close-out package, inventory equipment and verified BOM.

Implementation Manager II

Confidential, Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate LTE equipment deployment with Service Providers and any other disciplines that interface with the Customer Network facilities, central office, or Cell Site properties and access.
• Direct or complete market level Equipment deployment activities including, but not limited to - Site survey and Site Audits.
• Manages all request and changes to Data translation scripts, SIAD, BSIM templates and On Site files. Identify and manage all work required to complete and acquire NTP. NTP hand-off to services integration team.
• Assist with Network Rollout of over 4890 LTE sites. Ensure that the agreed implementation schedules and guidelines are followed and enforced. Responsible for implementation strategy, phasing, testing, and acceptance plan, and make recommendations for improvement and cost containment.
• Submit regular daily/weekly/monthly progress reports. Attend internal coordination and progress meetings, providing updates as needed to customer.
• Ensure that quality of the Service Providers has met standards according to SOW and MOP. Maintain a good working relationship with the Customer’s representatives and all disciplines involved in the project.
• Coordinate activities RF design, Construction Managers and Transport to ensure that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in line with the project goals and objectives. Maintain all project milestone data. Approved service provider purchase orders and change orders.
• Work with Core network connectivity teams, MME & RAN network connectivity, SIAD, FTTC and ETTC groups to make sure transport was delivered on time.

Construction Manager

Confidential, Oklahoma City, OK.

Responsibilities:

• Managed 3-5 civil crews for AT&T NSB and GSM, UMTS & LTE expansion project across the state of Oklahoma.
• Managed civil crews performing NSB & expansion according to SOW & BOM list. Verified installation of concrete pad & rebar, H-frames, Uni-strut, ice bridges, RRUs, SFPs, fiber & power cables, conduit, Alpha Technology & Emerson Power bay outdoor cabinets with batteries.
• Complete all assigned documentation according to SOW, BOM, photos, perform Site Audit and Installation Quality Checklist. Review and submit close-out packets.
• Responsible for day to day activities and scheduling of assigned crews, and subcontractors. Provide technical & troubleshooting assistance to all members of the team.

BTS Site Survey/Auditor

Confidential, Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Performed 32 cell site audits/survey on Nortel & Nokia BTS cell site & Cell towers for T-Mobile
• Performed Nortel & Nokia cell site and compound layout drawings using snag-it SW, took detailed photos, antenna types, inventory telecom equipment.
• Performed detail audit of Nortel & Nokia BTS equipment types, generators, power rectifiers, coax types.
• Uploaded photos, site layout drawings and site audit information on the customer server on a daily basis.

Field Construction Manager

Confidential, New York, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Managed the civil teams installation & integration of 219 ALU77 05 router project in the T-Mobile New York City Market. Performed daily schedules and daily reports to the customer.
• Assisted with training of technicians & installers for the ALU7705 router into the Confidential family of RBS2000, 3000 & 6000 series of cabinets.
• Downloaded ALU7705 SAR scripts from drop box server to laptop to the ALU7705 router.
• Managed installation and integration teams for the ALU7705 router into the Confidential RBS cabinet.
• Responsible for scheduling equipment pick up, supplies and making sure the site was complete according to the BOM.

Field Manager

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Managed & Performed installation and integration teams to complete Confidential RBS6601, 3106, 3206, 3 518 and 34 18 cabinets and call testing 411, 611, E911, SMS, data using speakeasy.
• Perform installation and integration of Confidential RBS 3106, 3 206 and 35 18 cabinets in the South Texas region for 3rd & 4th Carrier 2nd cabinet roll out.
• Supervised 2nd carrier and 3rd carrier add integration and LMR240 cable installation.
• Performed the primary role of single point of contact for the project team during all project phases.
• Developed, managed, and implemented project schedule for specific geographic/market area. Tracked and reported project dates, status, and actions on a daily and weekly basis.
• Performed installation and integration of Confidential RBS 3106, 3 206 and 35 18 cabinets in the South Texas region for 3rd Carrier 2nd cabinet roll out.
• Performed all associated call testing 411, 611, E911, SMS, M2M & data using speak easy testing as required. Install LMR240 Co-site cable solution for 3rd carrier.
• Completed all assigned documentation on the Node B Acceptance form, Site Audit for Integration Readiness-Checklist, RBS Installation Quality Checklist.
• Trained entry level and junior technicians on installation, integration, call testing and troubleshooting RBS 3000 series cabinets.

LTE BTS Site Survey/Auditor

Confidential, Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Performed 34 LTE cell site audits on ALU BTS cell site & Cell towers for Confidential
• Performed cell site and compound layout drawings, took detailed photos, antenna types, inventory telecom equipment and circuit ID.
• Performed detail audit of ALU BTS equipment types, generators, power rectifiers, coax types, poly-phasers.
• Uploaded photos, site layout drawings and site audit information on the customer server on a daily basis.

Tiger Team Field Lead Support Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Part of Confidential "Tiger Team" supporting Network Optimization in Confidential. The job includes; Confidential Node B Integration Support, Hardware and Software Alarm Clearing, Site surveys, Site ready for integration, T1 testing and cut-over, Call & data Testing and RF Support.

Field Engineer

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities:

• Performed installation and integration of Confidential RBS 3106, 3 206 and 35 18 cabinets in the North & South Carolina markets.
• Performed all associated call testing 411, 611, E911, SMS, M2M & data using T-Zones testing as required.
• Installed surge arrestors and weatherproof coax jumpers at the base of the tower.
• Completed all assigned documentation on the Node B Acceptance form, Site Audit for Integration Readiness-Checklist, RBS Installation Quality Checklist.
• Performed integration of Confidential RBS 3106, 3 206 and 35 18 cabinets in the El Paso market.
• Performed all associated call testing 411, 611, E911, SMS, M2M & data using T-Zones testing as required.
• Installed surge arrestors and weatherproof coax jumpers at the base of the tower.
• Complete all assigned documentation on the Node B Acceptance form, Site Audit for Integration Readiness-Checklist, RBS Installation Quality Checklist and Battery Maintenance record.

Field Engineer

Confidential, Wasilla, AK

Responsibilities:

• Performed integration of Confidential RBS 3106 & 3206 cabinets in the Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska markets.
• Performed all associated call testing 411, 611, E911, SMS, M2M & data testing as required using Speakeasy speed test.
• Completed all assigned documentation on the Node B Acceptance form.

Field Engineer

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed installation and integration of Confidential RBS 3106 & 3206 cabinets in the Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans, La.
• Troubleshoot and repair non-service and service affecting alarms on Node B 3G UMTS equipment.
• Completed documentation on the Node B acceptance form, RBS installation quality checklist and 2nd Carrier Node B acceptance form.
• Performed 2nd Carrier add install new hardware i.e. FU, RU, RAX, TX6HS and PSU
• Performed 2nd Carrier 850Mhz 1900Mhz Node B configuration, integration and call & data test using Speakeasy speed test.

Cell Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responded to cell site alarms and trouble tickets on a daily basis (O&M).
• Troubleshoot and repair non-service and service affecting alarms on 2G Nortel GSM BTS8000, BTS12000, and BTS18000.
• Performed T1 testing and troubleshooting T1 span problems from the NIU and CSU by working with switch technicians and LEC.
• Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned cell sites, True Position LMU, and perform cell site audits and inspections of antenna and grounding systems.

Senior Battle Staff NCO Master Sergeant(Retired)

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Managed, planned, prepared, and executed Staff Simulation Exercises. Served as the Task Force NCOIC assigned, supervised the duties of 50 personnel on a daily basis.
• Observed, controlled, and trained Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of Battalion and Brigade Client Units during various training events and Military Decision Making Process, Troop Leading Procedures exercises.
• Participated in planning unit and individual training to support Battle Command Staff Training, Military Decision Making Process, and Troop Leading Procedures.
• Assigned as the Unit Retention Non-Commissioned Officer; responsible for recruiting new soldiers, retention of assigned soldiers, and career development.
• Served as the Unit Safety and Risk Management Non-Commissioned Officer. Responsible for assessment, evaluating and preparing risk management worksheet.

Cell Technician IV

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on 40-55 assigned cell sites and 20RZ generators on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Performed various audits of cell sites, test equipment, warehouse inventories, and update daily maintenance logs of cell sites.
• Operated, maintained, and repaired Confidential 1900, Lucent TDMA 1900, Confidential GSM 1900, Confidential WCDMA Node B, and Andrews WLS/True Position LMU E911 systems.
• Performed optimization and integration of cell site equipment into the RNC and existing systems.
• Performed test, acceptance, and troubleshoot T1 telecom circuits, CSU, and DACS using a T-Berd, Sunrise T-10 test set, and Centest.
• Maintained and troubleshoot Galaxy, Marconi, Lucent, Confidential, and Lorain power systems.

Supervisor Cell Operations/Construction/ Project Manager

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in the selecting, interviewing, and hiring of new cell technicians. Performed employee performance reviews, training, and career counseling for assigned cell technicians.
• Responsible for system and network performance analysis for assigned areas working with RF Engineers in monitoring and managing KPI’s for the Houston Market.
• Supervised 5-10 cell technicians daily work assignments, scheduling of vacation, time-off, and on-call rotation.
• Redlined Floor Plans and Cell Site Layout Drawings for new cell sites and growth expansion of existing cell sites. Responsible for decommission of Confidential PCS cell site network removal base stations, 6kw generators, tower coax and various other cell site equipment.
• Conducted Safety Inspections, Cell Site Acceptance, Cell Site Inspections, Site-walks, Quality Control inspections with Construction Managers and BTS Equipment Engineers.
• Served as the Construction Manager/ Project Manager and Coordinator over numerous projects from the market wide decibel antenna change out, installation of 2G duplexer adds and moves, and the PM for the 2G build-out of 2001 working with vendors, such as Bechtel, Spectrasite, Confidential, Confidential, and Crown.

Microwave Radio System Test Technician

Confidential, Stafford, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed system level test, inspection and alignments on various microwave radio systems which included; alignment of digital channel multiplexers, DS-1 & DS-3 data rate and performed BER test on 1E1,4E1, 8E1 and 16E1 systems, and digital transmission equipment ranging from 1 mbps to 34 mbps data rate and from 2 GHz to 38 GHz RF transmitters and receivers units.

CATV Installer/Repair Technician

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Installed cable television systems at various customers’ locations.
• Repaired and troubleshoot cable television systems from customers’ location to trunk amplifier equipment frequency range from 66Mhz - 450Mhz frequency.
• Used the following test equipment to troubleshoot cable system problems, TDR, DMM, SAM, CLI meters.

Network Switching System Operator

Confidential, Fort Hood, TX

Responsibilities:

• Operated and performed operator level maintenance of motor vehicles and power generator equipment.
• Established various switching systems; Small Extension Node, Large Extension Node, and Node Center connectivity using various coax and fiber cables.
• Installed and operated communications security devices, KY-57, KYK-13, KG-94, KYX-15, and multiplexer equipment data rates of 256kbps, 512kbps and 1024kbps.
• Interpreted computer printouts, troubleshoot, repaired or replaced faulty line replaceable units.

Equipment Operator

Confidential, Fort Hood, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Installed and operated various telecommunications equipment; LOS radio systems VHF/UHF/SHF, Omni-directional radio access units, coax & fiber cables, antennas, communications security devices, KY-57, KYK-13, and multiplexer equipment.
• Performed operation checks, replaced various modules Mux and Demux equipment, troubleshoot group modems and defected circuit boards.