SUMMARY

• Over 15 years Telecommunications experience and knowledge in performance systems analysis, Verizon LTE Optimization, Field Operations Management, E911 PSAP Drive testing, Optimization Drive testing
• WiMAX & UMTS Drivetetsing Motorola and Sprint PCS CDMA 1x training, Sprint PCS CDMA 1x EVDO Optimization Drive testing inside Metro Rail Subway System, Amtrak and Amtrak platforms and Airports.
• SC4812c EVDO ATP - Cal Testing,Wireless Device Mobile Handset Testing, Mobile, Audio Testing, Data Testing of Mobile Handset and Quality Voice Handset Testing, Motorola BTS- SC4812c Frame Integration and Commissioning, Microwave Path Surveys, Path Loss 4.0 Software
• Network Optimization Drive-testing Measurement, CW Drive testing and Field Managing, Equipment Installation, Testing and Integration of Cellular and PCS-1900 Communication Network Systems.

SKILLS

• Improve Network satisfaction wireless system frequency planning capacity
• Wireless Device Testing
• FCC MPE TESTING
• Verizon indoor testing
• Verizon LTE testing
• Microwave sites audits
• ADC DAS equipment
• DragonWave equipment
• Precommisioning
• Visio
• WiMAX Tester

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Drivetest Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Monitor LTE data service, handoff between LTE and UMTS, upload/download activities, ping, short & long calls on multiple systems using JDSU and NEMO Drive test Tool
• Troubleshooting equipment failure and set up laptop device manager and communication ports
• Worked closely with system performance by looking at key network issues such as Throughput Degradation, and Handoff Failures
• Site Shake down for multiple sites, which included minimum DL (PDSCH) & UL throughput (PUSCH) criteria, Azimuth and swap sector verification along with TX imbalances
• Perform SSV, Cluster drive and Stationary drives
• Performing CS call (MO & MT) and PS call (HSUPA & HSDPA) testing, throughput testing, signal verification, site verification

Field Lead Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Perform Site walk and Site Audits of Confidential equipment that was install at Sprint Cell Sites
• Verify and scanning of all install Confidential equipment that was install inside the cabinet
• Verify correct cables are connected properly to correct ports.
• Supervise and Trained other Field Technicians• Reporting of any Installation issues
• Verify Correct E911 PSAPS per Cell Site and Sectors, Stationary Testing Download, Upload THROUGHPUT Testing
• LTE Optimization Drive Testing, IRAT, Stationary Testing, PING Testing, FTP Testing of New Sites.
• Performed Stationary Testing.
• Input all Completed Audits info into Sprint SITERRA, MSDP Software
• Reporting of any Installation issues
• Conducts map studies, locate sites and plan travel routes to sites.
• Attended meetings every morning for any issues and new updates on the Confidential .

Field Project Manager

Confidential, Maryland

Responsibilities:

• Experience working with microwave technology performs site survey and, conducts map studies, locate sites and plan travel routes to sites. Visits all designated potential microwave sites to establish true coordinates, obtain photographs and complete site data forms.
• Coordinate with other team members concerning scheduling, access issues, supervising tower crews and ground crew members, working closely with engineers, construction and coordinating with site acquisition teams for proper scheduling for microwave surveyor site visits.
• Physically traverses each path from point-to-point to determine the height, width, depth, and exact location of potential path obstacles using precision instruments.
• FTP data uploads to Lead Technician daily. Assists Transmission Engineer in determining alternate paths if necessary. Works with minimal supervision. Maintains daily contact with Lead Technician via e-mail and telephone. Train new hires how to conduct a proper LOS path study in the field.

RF LTE Optimization Engineer

Confidential, Kansas City, KC

Responsibilities:

• Performed IRAT testing to insure Hand down.
• Performed Cluster LTE Drive testing
• Performed Stationary Drive-testing
• Performed Wireless Devices Testing, Stationary and Mobile
• Performed VSWR testing to measure the signal to connector.
• Optimized, LTE network after PCI, RSRP, RSRQ, SNR, and Azimuth has been tested, and verified.
• Used MapInfo 8.0 to create coverage plots.
• Performed Accessibility and Retainability drive test using XCAL, Agilent and DataPro collection tool.
• Performed DAS Site Survey for indoor DAS Cell Site
• Performed DAS Data Collection for Indoor DAS Cell Site
• Uploaded all data to FileZilla ftp remote site.
• Worked with Confidential technicians for accurate mobility with XCAL by adding (at commands) in the LGE Connection Manager to insure proper attach and detach to the remote server so that the LTE UE will be disconnected and reconnected in the time slot provided.
• Participation in system optimization after Antenna changes were made for downtilts, nbr, and HO for continued contiguity.
• Several UE’s were tested simultaneously to determine upload, download speeds throughput for Verizon LTE 4G network backhaul. personal mobile communications were reestablishing after performing antenna changes that were made due to electrical and mechanical downtilts.

LTE Field Lead Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Site survey of Fiber Location, update info, equipment’s identification, Pictures labeling, expansion availability, Panoramic view (antennas), Cable identification, Manage Field Techs
• Tower Climbers, Attend weekly meetings for Project progress. Coordinate Schedule for Microwave Path LOS Site Survey for Techs, Tower Companies and Site Leasing Agents Companies. Upload Project progress reports, Upload Microwave Path LOS Survey Info on Site-Terra
• Site Survey collection and Report of data from wireless site according with client necessity, power readings, pictures, measurements, site info, geographic position using GPS system. Using Microsoft Visio for all drawings

Field Test Integration Engineer

Confidential, Wichita, KS

Responsibilities:

• Checked to insure that Cell sites were functional after the Alcatel/Lucent integration.
• Performed grid drives of assigned zones of responsibility in effort to determine the optimal translations/data fill settings and antenna orientation of assigned cell sites.
• Troubleshoot complex voice and data performance issues using Verizon Novatel Confidential 3G CDMA Wireless EVDO.
• E911 Testing
• Wireless Device Testing
• Trouble tickets were performed at sites, such as Learjet, and Cessna airport to insure that all personal mobile communication were reestablish after performing antenna changes that were made due to electrical and mechanical downtilts.

Microwave Field Engineer

Confidential, Detroit

Responsibilities:

• Perform Site walk and Site Audits of Dragonwave Microwave Equipment
• Testing of Dragonwave Microwave Equipment, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Running Diagnostic Testing of Dragonwave Equipment
• Verify correct cables are connected properly to correct ports.
• Supervise Tower Crews during Microwave Site Audits at Cell Sites
• Experience working with Wimax Microwave Technology
• Reporting of any Installation issues
• Conducts map studies, locate sites and plan travel routes to sites.
• Visits all designated potential microwave sites to establish true coordinates, obtain photographs and complete site data forms.
• Physically traverses each path from point-to-point to determine the height, width, depth, and exact location of potential path obstacles using precision instruments.
• FTP data uploads to Lead Technician daily.
• Assists Transmission Engineer in determining alternate paths if necessary.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Maintains daily contact with Lead Technician via e-mail and telephone.

Field Test Engineer

Confidential, Ashburn, VA

Responsibilities:

• Installation of Andrew LMU boxes at T-Mobile Cell Sites in South & North Carolina
• Test & Commission Andrew LMU boxes for online status
• Troubleshoot LMU boxes to fix any issues
• Phase Test all sectors of the cell sites when Andrew LMU boxes completes installation
• Optimized Cluster Cell Site when all sites within PSAP completes LMU installation
• E911 Test of all Cell Site making sure the E911 calls direct to the correct PSAPS
• Trained new Drive-test Engineers on Andrew INVEX Drive-test Equipment
• FTP / Download all Drive test Data Results for Andrew Engineers in Ashburn Virginia
• Communicate with RF Engineers on any issues

Drive Test Engineer Supervisor

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supervising 10 drive test Team for Confidential Project
• Wireless Device Testing, Stationary and Mobile
• Trained all drive test Engineers on MEDIA FLO TV drive test Equipment
• Setup and Perform Calibration of each Drive Test Vehicles with MEDIA FLO TV drive test Equipment
• Prepared Drive Routes for Testing
• FTP / Download all drive test Data Results from each drive test Engineer
• Communicate with RF Engineers on any issues
• Prepared drive test Result Plots after test has been complete

Field Test Engineer

Confidential, Washington

Responsibilities:

• Tested 850 & 1900 MHz cell sites to make sure the site is functional
• Perform 850 & 1900 MHz CW Testing of potential Cell Sites
• Perform Live 850 & 1900 MHz Voice & EVDO Testing
• Ubicell Testing
• Turned in a daily report on all cell site Testing
• Communicated with RF Engineers on any issues while testing
• Analyzed drive Test data
• Collected network data for CDMA 1X EV-DO for Confidential, Washington/Baltimore Market
• Conducted post processing and optimization of CDMA 1X EV-DO
• Used Confidential DataPro Drive Test Tool for all Drive Test
• Used WINDCATCHER (post processing software) to analyze the drive test data

Field Measurement Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed cluster and baseline drive tests
• Customer Acceptance Testing
• Performed Indoor Coverage Testing OF ADC DAS Equipment
• Perform Indoor Building site audits for Indoor Building DAS Site Installs
• Tested CDMA 1x EVDO using AIRCARDS
• Performed Microwave LOS Survey
• Perform Wireless Device Testing on Live CDMA network
• Performed optimization drive tests using Rhode Schwartz ROMES wireless measurement equipment.
• Analyzed drive test data using XCEED WindCatcher CDMA RF Optimizer.
• Resolved customer care trouble tickets within system coverage area
• Assignment of appropriate drive routes for optimization drive data collection.
• Performed optimization drive tests using Confidential ’s TEMS equipment.
• Analyzed drive test data by using Confidential ’s FICS and TDMA Optimization software packages and customized WFI Net Optimizer MapInfo tool.
• Determined problem areas (including their nature and magnitude).
• Providing various recommendations to enhance the system performance (i.e. to reduce drop calls, minimize access failures and to enhance the voice quality through achieving good Bit Error Rate (BER
• Recommendations provided are often in the form of antenna down-tilts, antenna azimuth changes, neighbor list and switch parameter modification, etcetera, depending upon the type of problem
• Oversaw and monitor all field operations Engineers in over 33 Confidential networks
• Collected EVDO Data in Metro Rail Subway System, Government Buildings, Airport Terminals etc.
• Collected and processed network performance data measurement results from all operation field engineers
• Provided daily systems performance activities to employees and operation managers
• Mobile Handset Testing, Voice Quality, Data Testing and Audio Testing of Nokia Handsets
• Ensured cell sites met system performance criteria tests and handoff perimeter
• Trained all field operation engineers on CW Drive-Test equipment

WiMAX Field Engineer

Confidential, VA

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performed WiMAX field measurement testing for confidential and Sprint-Nextel networks
• Provided and communicated with the market lead Engineer on a daily basis for system performance
• Microwave Path Site Surveys in New Jersey, New York and Boston
• Ensured cell sites were in compliance to FCC MPE Standard
• Documented CW measurements testing of any poor coverage areas due to blockage, terrain etc.
• Analyzed test data and on all CW drive routes by the RF Engineer
• Performed CW equipment calibration for consistency check
• Took Pictures of all Surrounding views with Antenna in view
• Provided direction for all tower climbers and crane operators with antenna heights and equipment setup
• Provided Training Field Technicians on CW equipment
• Set up and Broke down CW drive-testing equipment

RF Lead Field Engineer

Confidential, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed field support in the Confidential technology WMATA - Metro Rail System for the 911 Public Safety network
• Performed Site audits for Confidential 800 MHz Indoor Amplifiers Installs
• Performed commissioning, acceptance testing, integration of the Confidential Technology 800MHz amplifiers
• Mobile Handset Testing, Data testing, Audio Testing and Quality Test the Mobile handsets of Motorola
• Optimization and Troubleshooting of Confidential Technology 800 MHz amplifiers inside of the Metro Rail system
• Analyzed Drive Test Collected Data Results for Any Issues or any problem areas during the drive test inside Metro Rail platforms
• Performed drive - testing for system coverage signal within the subway tunnel system
• Prepared daily reports of all test, installation and all acceptance testing
• Met with Public Safety officials for acceptance testing for each segment for approval

Field Engineer

Confidential, GA

Responsibilities:

• Performed CW field measurement testing for Metro PCS in Las Vegas and Cricket communication in Philadelphia and Washington-Baltimore markets
• Responsible for performed WiMAX field measurement testing for Samsung, and Sprint-Nextel networks
• Provided and communicated with the market lead Engineer on a daily basis for system performance
• Documented CW measurements testing of any poor coverage areas due to blockage, terrain etc.
• Analyzed test data and on all CW drive routes by the RF Engineer
• Site Audits of all potential DAS Installs for MetroPCS Major Clients
• Performed CW equipment calibration for consistency check
• Took Pictures of all Surrounding views with Antenna in view
• Provided direction for all tower climbers and crane operators with antenna heights and equipment setup
• Provided Training Field Technicians on CW equipment, Set up and Broke down CW drive-testing equipment
• Analyzed network design specification (Propagation analysis, equipment lists, system configuration during initial implementation plan)
• Performed RF coverage analysis and modeling, frequency planning, antenna system/tower analysis
• Identify operational solutions, and manage wireless communications design processes.
• Led project teams through the entire life cycle of the project, coordinating interaction with all functional groups

Field Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed field support activities for Motorola SC4812 New Cell sites for 1X and packetization for Confidential EVDO/BTS upgrades
• Performed Commissioning, Acceptance Testing, Integration and Upgrade of the Motorola 1X CDMA Base Transceiver Station (SC4812T, SC4812MC Equipment.
• Performed Optimization and Troubleshooting of hardware, Installation and/ or RF Related Problems of the Equipment
• Carrier Adds and Conversion, Loaded the MCC-DO Cards using LINUX Software, Performed BBX Transmit Path Calibrations
• HP8935 Spectrum Analyzer (For CDMA BTS - TX Optimization/ATP)
• Agilent E4432B Signal Generator and HP437b Power Meter (For CDMA BTS - RX ATP
• Submitted ATP / Audit Report using WinLMF, Performed Installation of Cages and LPA’S
• Performed system design, integration, modification, testing, installation engineering, and design engineering; developing and reviewing equipment test plans and procedures, conducting analyses, analyzing test results, and recommending design changes to bring systems into compliance with design/performance service level agreements.
• Performed drive test and propagation model calibration, network design activities such as site design, candidate analysis, caravan visit, construction drawing review, network optimization, traffic analysis and capacity planning.
• Performed equipment integration, test planning, and test execution.
• Provided network system quality assurance; perform system tests prior to public use to ensure compliance with federal and local laws, regulations, and agreements. Evaluated efficiency and effectiveness of network projects.
• Analyzed system data to minimize interference and perform frequency-planning analysis.
• Performed on-site analysis and presented recommendations and solutions to the client

Field Engineer

Confidential, VA

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Cell Site Survey, Cell Site Audits and E911 Installation for Cingular Wireless Network Markets in the US
• Tested and Commissioned all E911 Installs for Cingular Wireless in the US Markets
• Drive testing and installation of the E911 installs for Cingular Wireless Network Markets in the US
• Communicated with the Project Managers and Engineers on a Daily Basis
• Provided Quality Drive Testing Data for all Markets

Manager/Field Technical Service

Confidential, VA

Responsibilities:

• Quality Drive Testing Data for all Markets
• Managed and worked on the Cricket Communication Project in Poughkeepsie and Albany, New York
• Communicated with the Market Engineers on a Daily Basis
• Conducted site surveys of co-locations and hotspot areas, CW drive testing of potential cell sitesMicrowave Path Surveys, installation of microwave dishes, Analyzed drive test data with RF Engineers
• Managed all Drive Test Projects, Managed all Drive Test Technicians on a daily basis
• Staffed and Managed all Projects, Attended all Project related meetings with clients
• Trained all technicians on any drive testing equipment and Post Processing tools
• Responsible for meeting all deadlines
• Processed and submitted Technicians’ timesheets and Expenses
• Processed and submitted Technicians’ timesheets and Expenses
• Responsible for the installation of HP PCS phone test equipment (HP 8924E Option 601 CDMA MS Service
• Test Set and POST Software) in Sprint PCS stores in the United States, including installation of the above-described equipment in Sprint PCS stores and provided training to Sprint technicians in each store.
• Performed installation, set up, testing, and turn-on of equipment in each store.
• Installed POST software on Sprint computers in each store (setting up file/directory structure on Sprint Computer Network)
• Mobile Testing (Layer Three Messaging), and calibrated set up
• Tested phones and verified that data was being captured at Sprint’s central server
• Provided thorough training to Sprint PCS store technical service representatives
• Provided daily, weekly and monthly status reports to Project Manager.
• Team leader responsible for the field measurement optimization and CW drive testing of the GSM and CDMA networks of Sprint PCS in the Washington-Baltimore market. Major responsibilities included
• Team Leaders for field measurement optimization of Sprint PCS network in the above-described market.
• Supervised seven RF technicians conducting field measurement of RF signals
• Set up and breakdown of test equipment, Collected cell site data and analyzed
• Produced coverage maps of signal levels, Rx quality and best serving carrier coverage maps for each optimized site
• Attended RF team meetings to provide field feedback, Provided training to new technicians and client’s staff

Assistant Engineer

Confidential, VA

Responsibilities:

• Performed GSM/CDMA field measurement optimization and CW drive testing for Sprint PCS in the Washington-Baltimore market
• . Field Measurement Team Supervisor for Aerial Communication in COLUMBUS, OHIO, PITTSBURGH, PA, AND MINNEAPOLIS, MN Markets.
• Started as Assistant Engineer, later appointed to Field Supervisor of the drive-testing team
• Senior Team Lead for a Microwave Path Site Survey Project in Canada
• Acted as liaison between field team and client’s engineering team
• Responsible for all Post Processing for Aerial Communication
• Supervised eight RF Technicians and eight drivers conducting field measurement of RF signals
• Produced coverage maps of signal levels, Rx quality and best serving carrier coverage maps for each optimized site
• Set up and breakdown of CW test equipment, Attended RF team meetings to provide field feedback
• Provided training to new technicians and client’s staff