SUMMARY:

• A highly qualified, dedicated and technically skilled Regulatory Compliance Engineer with extensive experience in overseeing Confidential, and Product Safety testing, RF equipment, oscilloscopes, multi - meters, current meters and power supplies, environmental and sustainability activities.
• Also managing regulatory compliance processes involving regulatory body standards - Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, FDA Device Reporting, and corrections and removals regulations. Profound knowledge of Intellectual Property auditing, producing the required documentation for internal and external deliverables. Experience with exporting software within the U.S. Encryption Export Control regulations. Excellent planning and time-management skills. Proven ability to learn new concepts, interpersonal communications, easily adapts to change. Has the ability to work well with others as a leader and team member. Core competencies and professional skills include:
• Project Management
• Electrical Design
• Electrical Testing Analysis
• Confidential /EMI Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budgeting
• Planning
• Process Improvements
• Safety Compliance
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
• Report Preparation
• Documentation
• Export Controls
• Marketing

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Design Tools: Cadence Concept HDL, Cadence SpectreS, Agilent ADS, Momentum RF, CMOS, TTL, F type Logic Devices from any manufacturer, Polar Si9000, SPICE, Simulink, SolidWorks, Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, Signal Generator, B&K HATS

Methodologies: Confidential /EMI, DFMEA, DRBTR, GPIB, .NET, COM, OOP, GUI, HMI, RTOS, ATE, RS232, ISO 9000, ISO10605, Hardware Development Life Cycle

Programming Languages: C, C++, Visual Basic, Verilog HDL, Intel Assembly Language, National Instruments Lab Windows CVI

Software: Microsoft Office, Visio, MS Project, Visual Studio, OrCAD, ZUKEN PWS5000 CAD, MATLAB, Oracle, ClearQuest, SAP, Front Page, Tornado, Promis-e, AutoCAD, and SoundCheck.

Platforms: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista/ 7, UNIX, Solaris

Networks & Tools: GSM/GRPS/EDGE, CDMA, iDEN, CDMA, UMTS, EVDO, HSPA, HSPA +, LTE, WiMAX, T3, T1, RLP, PPP, IP, TCP, IPV6, MIPV6, BSS/OSS integration, 802.11, Bluetooth, Antenna Theory, Agilent WIZARD wireless networks planning tools, ACTIX, Deskcat, and MAPINFO, ANRITSU Power Meter, BSS/RNC/NODE B, QXDM, QCAT, CAIT, ANRITSU Site Master, KPI reporting, JDSU W1314A Multi-band Wireless Measurement Receiver, Bird Site Analyzer, IB Wave, Optical Power Meter, INVEX, TEMS, Data Pro, Mobile Access, Andrew, ADC, CSI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, PEACHTREE CITY, GA

Compliance and Export Controls Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developing compliance plans by researching, analyzing, selecting, and applying compliance engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria; adapting and modifying compliance engineering options; developing and evaluating new compliance methodologies; qualifying vendors, components and parts.
• Supporting program teams in developing compliance test plans for new products for corporate, regulatory, industry and supplier standards including: Sirius/XM, Apple, Google (GAL), Bluetooth, RDS, DTS, Wi-Fi, FMVSS and DVD.
• Interfacing with regulatory and other organizations as a service to program teams in order to help address compliance issues.
• Organizing compliance program, preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources including test laboratories and equipment.
• Establishing compliance test standards; conducting and witnessing tests; performing diagnostic procedures; measuring performance; analyzing and evaluating findings; performing forensic analysis of failures; troubleshooting failures.
• Isolating and resolving compliance issues; recommending product and process changes; initiating engineering change orders.
• Documenting compliance by completing approval applications; recording test results; preparing investigative reports; preparing and filing Declarations of Conformity; maintaining compliance database.
• Reviewing open issues and action items; coordinating actions; contributing information and analysis to team meetings and reports, conducting product design review (schematic and mechanical drawings) for product safety and prepare test plans for Confidential, FDA, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential /TUV client test data program.
• Preparing compliance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing measurement data and trends.
• Working closely with Panasonic’s legal, accounting and sale teams to assist the company's development, protection, and enforcement of its Intellectual Property assets.
• Coordinating Program and Product specific interviews to gather ECCN classification data.
• Performing jurisdiction and classification determinations in accordance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Maintaining Export Control Data in a systematic way in alignment with best practices and company standards.
• Providing feedback to management in order to address potential project “roadblocks”.

Confidential, NORCROSS, GA

Electrical Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated electrical design, development, quality and validation activities through all phases of the medical product development process.
• Performed basic engineering analyses such as stress, tolerance stack, material selection, and FMEA.
• Captured and analyzing wireless (RF, Wi-Fi) traffic for performance analysis on medical equipment.
• Created, maintaining and executing a set of test cases for all projects.
• Developed compliance plans by researching, analyzing, selecting and applying compliance engineering concepts, approaches, techniques and criteria
• Adapted and modified compliance engineering options by developing and evaluating new compliance methodologies, qualifying vendors, components, and parts.
• Participated in Risk Management activities.
• Assisted customer with compliance issues; either through utilization of in-house Confidential solutions, or design consultation.
• Provided technical presentation support and consultation to internal/external customers.
• Participating, as needed, in efforts associated with continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and other organizational capability initiatives.
• Utilizing project planning and monitoring methods to ensure timely completion.

Confidential, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Systems Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed test procedures for Nissan/Infiniti Infotainment/telematics systems and identifying and documenting system issues for vehicles equipment including: Navigation, camera, displays, Bluetooth, voice recognition and antennas.
• Worked with the audio/IT commodity on compliance tests to evaluate the performance of navigation features and automotive entertainment applications.
• Executed evaluation and reporting of test results for developing specifications and design verification test plans pertaining to multimedia and infotainment with an emphasis on telematics.
• Prevented compliance issues, collaborated with engineering planning and design teams; reviewed design data; identified and resolved product and engineering design issues.
• Identified short-term and long-range issues by researching and identifying applicable regulatory and industry compliance standards and codes by developing compliance policies.
• Worked in teams to investigate the root cause of complex system issues.
• Conducted studies, evaluated competitive systems, wrote specifications, troubleshot and verified/validated the vehicle sub-system interactions.
• Participated and/or conduct design reviews that include requirements development, system/component specifications, analysis/modeling, design, verification and validation.
• Developed, completed and evaluated FMEAs and DV/PV plans.
• Worked with the supply base to answer questions pertaining to requirements, specifications, performance data and defect analysis that will ensure compliance to attain and maintain wireless .

Confidential, ATLANTA, GA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Estimated, planned, scheduled, monitored, evaluated and directed projects to ensure complete business solutions are implemented.
• Lead a team or a definable segment of a larger project.
• Produced a project plan based on Project Management methodologies for executing the project.
• Ensured adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Managed the integration of vendor tasks; tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Provided technical and analytical guidance to project team and then recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Ensured projects meet established time, cost, contractual and technical requirements.
• Conducted progress reviews with management within the realization team structure, the client and account team personnel, providing contingency and problem resolution plans as required.

Confidential, ATLANTA, GA

RF Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Conducted RF surveys to support DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) deployments as required by wireless carriers.
• Provided technical support and data collection for the pre and post deployment commissioning and acceptance testing to ensure requirements are met for coverage and capacity.
• Consulted with customers and CSI teams to review technical requirements, identify deliverables and present technical solutions to the customer.
• Conducted RF data collection and analysis from service measurements drive testing and in-building walk tests to help define coverage requirements for complex in-building solutions for customers.
• Provided technical sales support.
• Supported the Solutions & Marketing and Bids & Proposal Teams to develop Scopes of Work and provide cost estimates for customer offers.
• Worked with the in-building Design engineers and Program Management to develop an integrated delivery plan
• Validated/developed RF designs to support the solution.
• Identified and implementing specific changes required to the Macro equipment (Neighbor Lists, Power Settings, etc.)
• Troubleshot problem areas for system performance enhancements.
• Monitored the performance of the network during special events and determine and implement changes to improve the immediate performance.
• Engaged cross functional teams to address configuration and performance issues.
• Created close out reports and deliver final readouts to the customer.
• Developed content for Technical Partners and the CSI internal website.
• Traveled to customer and strategic partner sites.
• Managed CW Testing of potential sites.

Confidential, NORCROSS, GA

Applications Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, implemented and managed test strategies for enhance DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) in-building wirelessnetworks, systems and equipment.
• Interfaced with customers to define requirements and driving solutions which match company’s wireless products capabilities.
• Reviewed, analyzed, and assisted with filing Confidential applications for wireless transmission sites in order products to remain in compliance with the governing regulatory body.
• Performed in-depth outdoor and indoor site surveys to identify RF coverage requirements, equipment location and antenna placement/orientation.
• Written detailed reports and proposals for wireless systems based on the findings of site surveys performed.
• Developed plans for task assignments to ensure effective completion against overall projects.
• Tested handset software and hardware in live networks in a mobile or stationary GSM/UMTS/HSPA/LTE environment.
• Maintained oversight of assigned DAS projects providing status and guidance to Confidential DAS team as well as customer counterparts.
• Managed team in both in-building and outdoor DAS network projects.
• Provided guidance for the designs, installation and maintenance of wireless radio communications systems, including radio propagation and prediction, microwave path analysis, interference analysis and frequency.
• Ensured proficient use of test equipment such as transmitters, receivers, spectrum analyzers, optic meters and etc.; to perform duties for DAS commissioning and optimization.
• Coordinate and conduct RF coverage testing after installation.

Confidential, CHATTANOOGA, TN

Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and managed verification plans, test cases and test strategies as part of the design team for new and existing Bluetooth and 2G/3G wireless products.
• Identified product deficiencies and working with design and software engineers to pinpoint root cause.
• Documented processes and requirements, based on industry standards and lessons learned, which streamlined ship approvals, data collection, and provided consistent evaluation methods for new cellular product ship approvals and product changes.
• Ensured accurate interpretation of test results and writing detailed, clear and concise test reports that contained conclusions and/or recommendations that were linked to objectives.
• Supported EMI/ Confidential, HAC and SAR testing of various products.
• Analyzed the performance of devices against device features and applications to ensure efficient use of wireless carrier network resources and improved customer experience.
• Managed regulatory Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential requirements and process for wireless consumer devices.

Confidential, PEACHTREE CITY, GA

Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and validated circuitry for rear seat entertainment modules consisting of 7" video screen and dual channel wireless IR transmitter for audio, for use in the GM vehicles.
• Communicated with various Japanese LCD designers with regards for projects specification, instruction, terms and deadlines.
• Developed concept of operation and user interface for embedded systems for vehicle control, diagnostics and user applications.
• Planned, developed and participated in experimentation and tests related to product development.
• Generated and analyzed test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Designed electronic and electromechanical test fixtures.
• Executed verification activities on software or electronic hardware in both a lab and field environment.
• Determined root cause of product nonperformance utilizing appropriate test equipment.

Confidential, ALPHARETTA, GA

Field Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed, integrated, tested, commissioned and managed multi-carrier 2G/3G networks.
• Coordinated installation, testing, and troubleshooting of transmission facilities.
• Collected and utilized hourly and daily service measurement data to optimize the network and reduce lost calls and ineffective attempts.
• Created new cell site translations and neighbor lists in support of regional build program activity.
• Upgraded and administered multiple vendor systems.
• Managed customer driven RFI, RFP and RFQ to provide input related to the wireless components necessary to address the customer’s requests.
• Served as level three support coordinating product support and quality issues with vendors of related wireless products and services.
• Developed procedures, analysis and design for compliance for components, products and systems.
• Monitored route and executed restoration in the event of a service interruption, proactively responded to potential problem areas to ensure integrity of network.
• Coordinated asset management: process deliveries and replenishes consumables, shipping and receiving of materials.
• Performed preventive/scheduled maintenance and inspections on equipment and on the critical infrastructure.
• Diagnosed, troubleshot and repaired customer and network troubles.
• Managed characterization and discovery of drive routes to meet coverage requirements when designated areas are not mapped.
• Utilized logging tools and analyzed issues from logs, call failure analysis, call drop analysis.
• Created and tested E2E scenarios for core network functionalities.
• Planned, executed and closed project activities.
• Managed schedules, costs, and quality of network installation jobs.
• Interfaced with customers’ technical personnel regarding installation issues and resolutions.

Confidential, HUNTSVILLE, AL

Lead Electronic Technician

Responsibilities:

• Supervised and trained Electronic Technicians on the hands-on electronic repair & troubleshooting analysis of SMT, BGA and RF wireless circuitry and testing equipment for mobile phones.
• Assembled experimental circuitry or complete prototype model according to Engineering instructions and technical manuals.
• Adjusted standard test apparatus to conduct functional, environmental and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of various wireless products.
• Adjusted, calibrated, aligned and modified circuitry and components
• Performed preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems earning outstanding reputation for proficiency and quality.
• Developed and performed test solutions for wireless phone products.
• Performed post-installation PCB adjustments.
• Provided high quality customer service.