SUMMARY:

• Highly skilled, analytical, goal - oriented Telecommunications Engineer with 21 years of extensive experience in wireless telecommunication and cellular network provisioning, integration and Troubleshooting with all the major vendors.
• Equally effective as team member, leader, or individual contributor.
• Skilled trainer and project leader; able to direct multiple tasks effectively and readily master innovative software and tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills; able to build and maintain strong relationships with Labs, Vendors, Support Teams, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Wireless Technologies / Telecommunications / Cellular Communications / Vendor Management
• Computer Network Operations / Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution / WiMAX / Microwave / VoIP /

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

Wireless Technology Platforms: ALU 3G UMTS, ALU Small Cell, ALU 4G LTE, NOKIA 4G/5G FSM4(LTE) Airscale, Confidential 3G, GSM, RAN, Sun Solaris UNIX, and UNIX Motif environment, Linux, VoLTE,Motorola EMX 2500, WCDMA, Flexent Modular Cells (CDMA&PCS), EVDO, ACCESS7, Motorola’s Universal Network Operations (UNO), WI-FI

Protocols: TCP/IP, SONET, STM-1

Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Remedy, Clarify, Confidential -Berd 2200, Confidential -Berd2209, TBerd8000. Anritsu 251B, Trimble Asset Surveyor, Site Master, AcceSS7, RCATS, CDR Live, Traffica, RMT software Tool, ProComm Plus2, WINLMF, Netexpert system, REACT, Wireshark

Hardware: T1/T3 circuits, CSU/NIU, Modems and Routers, Adtran DACS, Confidential Optera Metro 3500

Test Equipment: X-TEL, XCAL, TEMS, CAIT, HP 8923 & HP 8935 Spectrum Analyzer, Motorola SC4812’s, Confidential Metro Cell’s, Tellabs 5500 Digital Cross-Connect, HP Power Meter

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Wireless Translations Engineer

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Technical Scope: NOKIA Airscale FSM4(LTE), FirstNet, ALU 3G UMTS, ALU Small Cell, ALU 4G LTE, VoLTE, DAS

Responsibilities:

• Performed off hours work. Performed layout, loading, interrogation and technical support of translations and provisioning for the entire Confidential wireless network and platforms.
• Interfaced with regional markets, Tier 3, roaming network data management, engineering, and operations for both day-to-day and project related network translations issues.
• Implemented the most complex translation and provisioning commands on the latest platforms. May be representative to other carriers to design and coordinate network configuration. Identified least cost routing.
• Lead Rehome and other projects to install complex network translations. Conducts complex switch translation and provisioning activities for new process and product implementation.
• Provides technical support for hardware and/or software problems related to provisioning.
• Conducts knowledge transfer sessions to less experienced engineers. Focuses on ways to minimize the manual process of production through automation.
• Worked with Labs, Vendors, and Advanced Technical Support teams during new releases/First Operations Applications (FOA) to create and update Methods of Operation (MOPs) and tools for execution in a live network.

SWD Integration Engineer

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Technical Scope: CDMA, SC4812T-MC GLI, VOC, EVDO, MCC, MCC-DO, BBX, LPA

Responsibilities:

• Integrated site with Confidential Operations or Motorola System Engineering personnel and confirm site firmware and data loads. If desired by customer prior to hot cut, test basic cell site functionality of VOC and EVDO and pass on results of the data test calls to the Confidential Wireless Equipment Engineer and Motorola System Engineering.
• Ran and terminated all cabling between SC4812T-MC starter and expansion frames.
• Install EVDO patch panel and cabling. Install and/or move any necessary MCC (if applicable MCC-DO), BBX and LPA modules provided by Confidential Wireless in SC4812T-MC Starter and Expansion frame.
• Installed span cables from SC4812 frame to customer DSX panel. Run all receive and transmit calibration tests on all added CDMA SC4812T-MC devices for all carriers per the latest Motorola Optimization documentation.
• Run all Motorola receive and transmit ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) checks on all CDMA SC4812T-MC devices. Identify and return for replacement any warranty parts that fail calibration or ATP checks directly with Motorola.
• Loaded provided SPA. Confidential file onto MCC-DO card. Support all troubleshooting activities of the SC4812 frame. Provide a daily activity report via e-mail to a supplied distribution list.

Network Control Engineer

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Technical Scope: T1/T3/IP Networking, SS7, Voice Tones, Voicemail, Voice Dialing, RF and Switch Operations, Call Routing Translations, Voice Services, Features

Responsibilities:

• Supported customer's voice and data initiatives, product and service offerings. Worked with Customer Care Technical Support, Enterprise Administrators and handset manufacturers to resolve customer Voice, Feature and E911 issues.
• Performed troubleshooting of T1/T3/IP networking and underlying protocols, SS7, Voice Tones, Voicemail, Voice Dialing, General RF and Switch Operations issues, Call Routing Translations, Voice Services and Features.

Confidential EVDO Engineer

Confidential, Hattiesburg, MS

Technical Scope: CDMA, EVDO EMS, RNC, DOM

Responsibilities:

• Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of EVDO EMS, RNC and DOMs.
• Used Confidential Networks UPGRADE proprietary documentation (methods and other publications) to troubleshoot, analyze and recommend actions to resolve problems.
• Troubleshoot problems that may have arisen as a result of performing upgrades.
• Performed call functionality test on all newly upgraded cell sites to insure network integrity.
• Performed network installation and configuration of EVDO EMS hardware and software equipment.

MSC Engineer

Confidential, Montgomery, AL

Technical Scope: Tellabs 5500, Base Station Controllers (BSC), MTX, BSC/BSM, 1900 Metrocell BTS, CDMA

Responsibilities:

• Maintained other network equipment using preventive maintenance schedules and documented procedures.
• Performed E9-1-1 system testing.
• Escalated to local and national support teams as necessary.
• Updated logs daily on-site specific information.
• Support engineering and facilities staff with project related tasks.
• Performed other administrative duties as needed.