Daniel McDonnell

*** **** **** **., ****, NC

919-***-**** (cell)

919-***-**** (home)

ab9qe9@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Senior Field Support Engineer (Silver Spring Networks, 2008-present)

● Responsible for deployment and support of RF based 900mhz AMI wireless utility metering systems.

● Perform field site surveys prior to project deployment to assess best access point cellular coverage and relay placement.

● Interface with customer and contractor installation teams during the installation phase. Work with and support outside

contractors and customer installers to ensure project deployment timeliness and quality.

● Assist in training installers for meter end-point devices and network nodes, and assist as needed in all aspects of field

deployment.

● Train new hire Field Engineers on system troubleshooting and maintenance and survey and site selection process

● Document and communicate technical/field project issues, potential solutions and recommended actions to Project Manager

Technical Service Engineer (Sensus, 2012-2013)

• Responsible for technical support of AMR and AMI software, hardware, and networking technologies

• Assist customers with procedures and training on various product lines

• Respond to customer issues, concerns, and ensure proper escalation and resolution of trouble tickets

RF Engineer (D&E Communications, 2008)

● Responsible for overseeing deployment of a new WiMax network.

● Performing site selection and site surveys.

● Generating work orders and scheduling contractors/vendors.

● Oversee installation process of Alvarion hardware and microwave links.

● Use site planning tools such as Topo software for network planning.

● Monitor network performance and capacity and microwave link.

● Schedule and coordinate training for field personnel.

Field Engineer (MetroPCS, Sacramento, CA, 2007-2008)

● Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting Lucent CDMA ModCell equipment and related backhaul circuits, including

microwave equipment.

● Perform quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance.

● Oversee new construction, and perform new site installation and commissioning.

● Complete cell site carrier growth projects.

Cell Site Technician II (Sprint-Nextel, formerly Ubiquitel PCS, Sacramento, CA, 2005-2007)

● Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting Lucent CDMA ModCell BTS equipment and Motorola iDen equipment.

● Perform annual, quarterly, and, monthly preventive maintenance.

● Responsible for antenna line testing and adjusting transmitter output power using Anritsu and Agilent test equipment.

● Responsible for T1 circuit troubleshooting.

● Oversee contractors on new construction, upgrade, and, retrofit projects

Field Engineer (GT&K Solutions/ Motorola, Sacramento, CA 2005 contract)

● Installed and performed Motorola BTS EV-DO upgrades including hardware installation and site calibration on Motorola 4812

BTS’s.

● Installed and tested additional telco wiring and made necessary DSX panel connections

● Used associated test equipment including Motorola LMF software.

Calibration Technician (Exelon Powerlabs/Manpower Professional, Coatesville, PA 2002-2003)

● Calibrated, repaired and troubleshot high voltage electronic test equipment used in the utility industry

● Worked in a high voltage laboratory setting, with calibration testing standards

● Adhered to strict safety practices and guidelines

● Completed and maintained all calibration records and documents

RF Technician II (Schlumberger LTD., King Of Prussia, PA 2000-2001)

● Responsible for troubleshooting AMR wireless utility metering network and associated backhaul system.

● Tested new site installations, including CSU/DSU configurations and antenna line sweeps.

● Conducted new site surveys and helped plan for proper coverage and propagation. (Used MapInfo software)

● Responsible for T1 circuit mapping.

Drive Test Technician (Comcast Cellular Communications, Wayne, PA 1997-1999)

● Responsible for working with network engineers to optimize system performance, using technologies such as Comarco

wireless, and LCC data collection tools to gather and interpret data on system performance.

● Performed new cell site turn up testing, coverage testing, and hand off testing.

● Assisted in analog to digital conversion roll out process.

RF Field Service Technician (Telecourier Inc., Wayne, PA 1992-1995)

● Responsible for installing, servicing, system design, and sales of on-site paging systems and wireless duress alarm systems.

● Installed complete antenna system, fixed equipment including transmitters and receivers, PC monitoring and related mobile

units.

● Performed bench test and repair of all associated equipment, including but not limited to, receivers, transmitters, and mobile

units.

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Education, certification, and industry training

● Power Wave repeater training, Reno, NV (2006)

● Anritsu Line Sweep certification, Fresno, CA (2006)

● Lucent Modular 4.0 BTS & RMT training certification, Altamonte Springs, FL (2005)

● Motorola BTS 4812 training certification, Schaumberg, IL (2005)

● Sierra College, Rocklin, CA (2004)

● FCC ‘G.R.O.L.’ with radar endorsement PG00008473 (2003)

● PECO substation safety training, Plymouth Meeting, PA (2001)

● Delaware County Community College, Exton, PA (1999-2000)

● Lucent ECP maintenance training, Coral Springs, FL (1999)

● Comarco Wireless training, Irvine, CA (1998)

● Teleprotect 900 Service and Installation training, Long Island, NY (1992)

● RETS Electronic School, Broomall, PA (1992)

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