Engineer Engineering

Thomas G. Besser

***** *'Coit Ave

Gulfport Mississippi, 39503

Home: 228-***-**** Cell: 228-***-****

E-mail: *********@********.***

Objective: To benefit an organization that can utilize a dedicated

professional who offers skills in radio frequency engineering,

cellular network optimization, electromagnetic spectrum management,

instructing and engineering radio frequency systems and networks.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Thirty years of hands on experience in digital and analog

communications.

. Supervised, installed and maintained microwave, satellite, single

channel and multiplex systems.

. Experienced in TDMA and iDEN technology including cellular networks.

. Subject matter expert in electromagnetic spectrum management and RF

engineering.

. Experienced instructor of communications systems and networks.

. Proficient with computer systems, networks, Microsoft software.

. Possess a top-secret clearance (inactive at present time).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ericsson Services Inc., RF Engineer II September 2009 to Present

. My duties with Ericsson are outlined below with Sprint Nextel. Ericsson

Services Inc, has been contracted by Sprint Nextel to maintain their

network and as such I am now employed by Ericsson working for Sprint.

Sprint Nextel, RF Engineer II December 2007 to September 2009

. Perform, as required by the FCC, physical survey's and recording

electromagnetic measurements to assess the potential human exposure to

radio frequency emissions, ensuring that these emissions do not exceed

the Maximum Potential Exposure (MPE) limits utilizing various NARDA

electromagnetic collection/measurement equipment.

. Maintain and optimize over 120 cellular sites in South Mississippi

comprised of TDMA IDEN and CDMA Lucent and Nortel technologies.

. Integrate and optimize TDMA IDEN and CDMA/EVDO networks into Distributed

Antenna Systems (DAS) to provide in-building solutions for customers.

. Work with public safety to mitigate interference resolution between

800/900 Mhz trunking systems and TDMA IDEN network.

. Gather RF Signal data through drive testing using Agilent collection

equipment, post processing this data to optimize network or troubleshoot

network affecting problems.

Avion Systems Inc., RF Engineer III April 2007 to December 2007

. Support Regional Engineers by testing candidate site locations. Setting

up temporary test transmitters and collecting signal data. Establish test

parameters. Utilize technical skills and troubleshooting experience to

diagnose equipment or network problems. Gather statistical data from the

various sub systems within the network to evaluate system performance.

Maintain and ensure the quality and integrity of the iDEN TDMA cellular

network.

. Ensure that C/I and coverage design objectives are met by working with

Radio Frequency Engineers and Associates.

. Utilize skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full

understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.

Nextel Partners, RF Engineer II April 2005 to April 2007

. Perform drive test and analysis utilizing the Agilent E6474A series

scanner and Actix Analyzer to post process market drives and provide

information required to optimize network. Record, analyze, and monitor

(RSSI) signal strength, interference, neighbor cell relation, cell

selection/reselection, handover decision improvement.

. Provide RF wireless design, plan and oversee installation of wireless

communication systems to include propagation modeling and prediction

including micro-wave path analysis.

. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires

evaluation of identifiable factors.

Communications Chief, United States Marine Corps 1990 to 2005

. Provide engineering solutions to organizations requiring interference

resolution, intermodulation and harmonics solutions, field strength

measurements, propagation studies and predictions.

. Collecting signal data and analyzing it to determine possible

interference resolution.

. Prepare frequency proposals, modifications and spectrum management record

keeping systems.

. Developed technical presentations for instructing data and voice

communications, radio frequency engineering and operation.

. Experience in preparing spectrum certification documentation for the

availability of required spectrum support needed for spectrum dependant

systems.

. Skilled in the federal and non-federal procurement process of spectrum

for use by the federal government agencies and FCC applications.

. Knowledgeable in the processes of the National Telecommunication

Information Administration, Federal Aviation Administration (ASR-200).

. Selected as the Marine Corps instructor for the electromagnetic spectrum

management school, achieving more than 2500 hours of instructional

management as the senior instructor and supervisor.

. Trained over 2000 communicators and 300 electromagnetic spectrum

managers.

. Researched U.S. and foreign policy to develop and establish local command

policy to operate US communications systems in or within lateral waters

or borders of a foreign country.

Communication Skills

. Values difference of opinion. Willing to incorporate new ideas to meet

goals and accomplish task.

. Polished public speaking abilities, making the most difficult principle

easily understandable.

. Possess sound listening skills needed in the development of team building

and trust.

. Strong ability to interpret, develop and prioritize job requirements.

. Network to gather new ideas to increase productivity and improve any

process.

Education

. Central Washington University, Ellensburg Wa, general studies (1980-1981)

. Community College of the Air Force, 50 semester hours

Professional Training

. Electromagnetic Spectrum Management School, 560 hours. Curriculum focused

on the engineering of radio systems or networks, and the effective,

efficient management of the electromagnetic spectrum. The study of

Electromagnetic Environmental Effects(E3) including EMC (Electromagnetic

Compatibility), EMI/IMI (Electromagnetic Interference/Intermodulation

Interference).

. Operational Communications Chief Course, 600 hours. Centered on design

and integrating of specific network architectures including switching,

technical control, and satellite systems.

. Communications System Chief School, 480 hours. Network engineering for

specific Tri-Tac equipment and satellite networks including all ground

forces communications systems and switching systems.

. United States Marine Corps Staff Non-commissioned Officers academy, 200

hours.

. Training Supervisor, 48 hours. Focused on managing and supervising

personnel within a training environment.

. Instructional systems development, 32 hours. Developed technical training

publications, created lesson plans, and training methods.

. Technical Teaching Practicum, 180 hours.

. RF Engineering Course, Groome Technologies, L.L.C., 40 hours.

. RF Monitoring, Analysis, and Optimization, LCC International Inc., 40

hours.

. Nortel RF Engineering, 40 hours.

Employment History

. 2009 to Present RF Engineer II Ericsson Services Inc.

. 2007 to 2009 RF Engineer II Sprint Nextel

. 2007 to 2007 RF Engineer III Avion Systems Inc.

. 2005 to 2007 RF Engineer II Nextel Partners

. 1982 to 2005 Communications United States Marine

Corps

References: DD214, Personal and Professional references, available upon

request.

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