Brian Syler
Cove Rd *******@*****.***
Winchester, TN
Brian Syler
Objective To obtain a position in the that would utilize my
talents and abilities.
Experience 2003-2006 Sprint PCS
Ft. Myers, FL
Senior Switch Technician
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment in
Sprint PCS network including DMS-MTX, BSC/BSM, SDM,
Passport 15K, CBRS, Tellabs DACS.
Assist with the optimization of the CDMA network by
implementing parameter changes as needed.
Turn-up, test and acceptance of new circuits.
Upgrade software and hardware of all network
elements.
2001-2003 Sprint PCS
Various Locations
Telecommunications Contractor
Troubleshoot and repair equipment and network
issues with the DMS-MTX, BSC/BSM, SDM, etc.
Perform upgrades on existing equipment.
Test and accept DS3/DS1 circuits.
Provide support to Nortel Installation &
Commissioning team on initial DMS/MTX and BSC/BSM
installation in Ft. Myers, FL.
2000-2001 Nortel Networks Sunrise, FL
Senior Field Engineer - Core Services
Provide remote 24 x 7 support to Network
Integration Engineers in the integration of new
equipment into the customer's CDMA, TDMA and GSM
networks.
Write, test and perform FMA (first market
application) of detailed Methods of Procedure to be
used by Network Integration as they implement new
equipment.
Troubleshoot integration issues of customer's new
and expansion equipment such as DMS-MTX, BSC/BSM,
ATM, and cell sites.
1999-2000 Nortel Networks Richardson, TX
Senior Field Engineer - Network Integration
Perform pre-inservice checks and testing on new
equipment.
Integration of new equipment such as DMS-MTX,
BSC/BSM, Vector and Passport 15K ATM, etc. into the
customer's CDMA network.
Make changes to customer's existing network as
requested, such as regrooming of cell sites, BSC
and Switch expansions, DISCO expansions, Legacy to
Metrocell upgrades, etc.
Troubleshoot and repair issues as they arise.
1997-1999 Nortel Networks Sunrise, FL
Senior Field Engineer - Field Service Engineering
Provide technical assistance to customers in the
Caribbean and Latin America in support of the
DMS-100 family of switches.
Remotely troubleshoot and guide the customer in the
repair of any problems that may arise.
Implement on-site software upgrades to switches and
peripherals as needed.
Document and track problems to resolution in a
database.
Perform on-site pre-inservice checks on new DMS
switches.
1996-1997 Sprint PCS Miami, FL
Switch Technician
Perform maintenance and repair of all equipment in
the Sprint PCS network including DMS-MTX,
voicemail, multiplexers, channel banks, etc.
Test and accept new transmission facilities (T-1's)
to cell sites.
Submit weekly reports on switch activities.
1995-1996 Comsat Corporation Miami Lakes, FL
Senior Field Service Engineer
Install, maintain, and document satellite
communications systems on cruise ships of different
nationalities.
Document new installations and modifications using
Designcad.
Provide written reports as necessary.
1986-1993 Dial Page
Greenville, SC
Systems Engineer
Responsible for design, construction, and
maintenance of RF paging
systems throughout the state.
Supervised three technicians in maintaining paging
network.
Responsible for capital budget and ordering of new
equipment.
Optimized RF paging coverage of system.
1980-1986 U.S. Navy
Various Locations
Electronic Technician First Class (E-6)
Maintained various communication, navigation and
radar systems.
In charge of deployments to Panama and Colombia in
support of foreign military operations.