Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Daniel McDonnell
919-***-**** (cell)
919-***-**** (home)
*******@*****.***
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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