JAMES L. MCNAUGHTON

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electrical engineer--RF

. MS in Electrical Engineering - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; MBA-

Baker University, Baldwin City, KS

. RF experience with cable TV systems, LMDS (28 GHz) and MMDS (2.5 GHz)

systems and spectrum analyzers, RF frequency generators and other

laboratory equipment

. Understanding of robust designs - worked on laser and star trackers at

Sperry Rand, manufactured optical diffraction grating masters in a

clean for an optical scanner product for rugged commercial use at NCR,

built an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) for optical fiber

measurements - completed patents related to optical fiber connectors

and optical gratings development

. Experienced user of Matlab, LabVIEW, Multisim (Spice-based circuit

design and simulation software), and VisSim (communications network

design and simulation software)

. Demonstrated effective communications (written and verbal) and

interpersonal skills - Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and

organization skills - Excellent skills in verbal communications per my

experience as an instructor at ITT Technical Institute and many

industrial presentations to customers - excellent written

communications skills gained through the development of white papers

in various technical areas, a master's degree thesis, many

deliverables related to my consulting work, and various industry

presentation papers.

. Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS

Project, MS Visio, MS Outlook, and MS Powerpoint

SELECT PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS:

. Systems engineer and designer of the successfully deployed Hybrid Fiber

Coax 750 MHz network for Sprint - a $200 million project-designed the

requirements, worked with vendors, integrated the sub-systems, worked

with IT, operations, engineering, business development, and planning, and

tested the system in the laboratory and the field

. Planning engineer for the MMDS (2.5 GHz) RF system and the LMDS (28 GHz)

RF system at Sprint

. Built and tested optical fiber communications links (optical transmitters

and receivers) at Sprint - used optical multiplexing and compact disk

lasers in research to achieve high speed (multi-gigabit) and low-cost

links-completed additional testing of commercial optical fiber links

using environmental testing, OTDR's, power meters, optical spectrum

analyzers and other instruments.

. Award-winning Instructor in digital and analog electronics, advanced

network analysis, and digital radio communications systems for ITT

Technical Institute - using modeling and simulation software such as

Matlab/Simulink, Multisim (SPICE-based circuit design) and VisSim

(communications system modeling)

. Systems designer and project engineer for the optical fiber to the home

Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) optical fiber communications

system for the Sprint 8 million line wireline network that uses dual band

optical wavelengths for communications services

. University/industry courses in General Optics, Fourier Optics, Radar,

Remote Sensing, analog computing, and total quality management

Professional Experience

ITT Technical Institute, Kansas City, Missouri ( 2009-Present

Adjunct Instructor

Teach classes and lead laboratories on analog and digital electronics

encompassing circuit design, advanced network analysis, and wireline and

wireless digital communications systems. Work with software systems

modeling and test tools such as Matlab/Simulink, Multisim, and VisSim

Communications

Embarq (Centurylink) Corporation ( New Century, Kansas ( 2005-2009

Manager, Network Evaluation Laboratory (2007-2009)

Managed and originated tests to validate telecommunications elements, proof

of concept prototypes, and First Office Applications in execution of 110+

projects per year. Led a 9-person team, including engineers, technicians,

and contractors, tasked with testing new and prototype optical fiber

communications networks, electronic networks and components, and optical

fiber test equipment. Developed metrics related to laboratory performance,

safety, and costs. Developed patent application related to optical

switching in a shared Passive Optical Network.

Technology Planner (2005-2007)

Innovated technology growth strategies for the company's access network,

detailing the expansion of video, high-speed data, optical fiber to the

node (FTTN), and optical fiber to the premises (FTTP) plans. Conferred with

external industry experts to craft technical and business objectives for a

broadband network. Developed seven patent applications related to Ethernet

networks and broadband characterization methodology.

SPRINT NETWORK SERVICES, LTD., Westwood/Overland Park, Kansas ( 1985-2005

Manager, Network Development (2000-2005)

Advanced access technology planning, growth, and analysis as the manager of

a 7-person staff accountable for the comprehensive creation and management

of communications systems, including fiber to the home, Hybrid Fiber Coax

networks (HFC), fiber to the curb, ADSL, wireless and other functions.

Drafted RFPs for a broad client base.

Manager, Broadband Technologies/Distinguished Member, Technical Staff (1985-

2000)

Designed, developed, and tested optical fiber communications links for

voice, data, and video services. Project manager for Hybrid Fiber Coax

network design and optical fiber to the home networks deployed by Sprint

for 8 million line network. Managed technical team responsible for DSL,

wireless, telephone equipment, optical fiber communications equipment,

broadband over power lines, and other communications technology planning

projects. Completed high speed laser communications link experiments in

Sprint laboratory. Completed analysis of MMDS (2.5 GHz) and LMDS (28 GHz)

microwave communications links. Designed and developed a commercial video

dial tone network that saved Sprint one million dollars over a competing

design.

AETNA TELECOM CONSULTANTS -- Hyannis, MA

Manager, Lightwave Engineering -- Worked with clients on the design and

development of optical communications networks and components. Project

manager and designer of the largest optical fiber local area network design

and development in the United States at One Bell Center building in St.

Louis, Missouri for Southwestern Bell Telephone. Consulted on optical

component strategy for other large component manufacturers such as Pirelli.

IBM CORPORATION -- Endicott, New York

Product Development Engineer -- Designed and developed optical fiber

packaging and components-patent award - optical fiber connector

BELDEN CORPORATION, Batavia, Illinois

Product Development Engineer - Designed and tested optical fiber cables.

Developed optical fiber test equipment such as an Optical Time Domain

Reflectometer

NCR CORPORATION -- Dayton, Ohio

Product Development Engineer - Designed and developed optical diffraction

gratings for use in optical scanner system. Used vacuum deposition system,

metal plating system and other equipment in clean room to manufacture

gratings - patent award - method of fabricating diffraction gratings

University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas

Research Engineer - Completed NASA project on satellite image processing

for automated geologic ground pattern identification. Completed

measurements, developed computer program, and developed algorithms for

successful 80% recognition rate. Used Fourier transform analysis and

optical computer. Also completed courses for my MSEE including courses in

Radar, Remote Sensing, Optics, Communications, and Mathematical Analysis

Sperry Rand Space Support Division - Huntsville, AL

Assistant Engineer - Tested star trackers and laser trackers at Marshall

Space Flight Center in Alabama. Completed courses in Fourier Optics and

Analog Computers

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Kansas;

Lawrence, Kansas

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois,

Urbana, Illinois

Master of Business Administration, Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas

Patents

. Fiber Optic Connector System for Integrated Circuit Modules, James L.

McNaughton and James R. Petrozello, Assigned to IBM

. Method of Fabricating Diffraction Grating Masters and Apparatus Therefor,

William R. Horst, James L. McNaughton, Charles F. Mort, Assigned to NCR

Corporation

. Seven other patent applications

Presentations/PAPERS

. "Broadband Network Design at Sprint", National Fiber Optics Engineering

Conference (NFOEC)

. "A Comparison of FTTX Technologies: Costs, Reliability and Scalability",

Passive Optical Networks conference

. Broadband Energy Management: Technology and Cost Analysis - Preliminary

Report", Sprint LTD

TECHNICAL SKILLS

. Computer/Programming/Project Skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS

Project, Fortran, Matlab/Simulink, Visio, National Instruments MultiSim

(SPICE-based circuit design software), digital signal processing (DSP),

Six Sigma Green Belt, VisSim --Communications network modeling and

simulation software

. Hardware Design: electro-optic/photonics product development &

electronics design experience at NCR, IBM, and Belden

. Laboratory Testing & Planning: video, voice, and data services; optical

fiber components, optical fiber communications links, microwave, RF,

LMDS, and MMDS

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