Engineer Project Manager

Robert W. McMahon II

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a Wireless Radio / Microwave Systems Engineer or Project Manager in an

environment needing a self-motivated experienced team player, willing to take that extra step for success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Nineteen years of electronics experience on analog, digital and RF circuitry. Fourteen years experience on

phase-frequency, phase-phase array and Doppler radar, point to point microwave radio, antenna systems

and amateur/commercial radio. Twenty-One years experience as a computer operator and technician.

Trained on Windows 95/98/NT/XP/2000, some UNIX, C++ Programming, LAN/WAN Management,

CISCO router and HPOpenview NNM. Practiced router and switching management. Over seven years

experience provisioning and maintenance on, DS0, DS1, DS3, OC3, STS1, RC3, 911 trunking and other

special service telecom circuits. Over four years managing and working as a microwave systems engineer

(microwave radio) with experience including provisioning and maintenance of 2.4 unlicensed, 4, 6, 10.5,

11, 18 GHz Licensed Analog, Digital and SONET radio networks. Working knowledge of AMPS,

TDMA, CDMA, GSM, GPRS, UMTS, HSDPA, Paging, SATCOM, VSAT, GPS, RFID (LF, HF, UHF),

WMTS, Bluetooth, 802.11(a, b, g, j, & p) as well as DAS wireless systems. Experienced in power

generation system, RC-28 MUX and DACS cross connect systems. Continuing education in the

Engineering field (acquiring a MS in Systems Engineering emphasis on RF Systems). Experienced in the

use of test, alignment, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Commended accomplishments in

managing personnel from groups of five to over two hundred individuals. Proven experience as a contact

driver with a faultless safety record resulting in a Driver badge.

WORK HISTORY

Wireless Coordination Engineer

2008 – 2009

InnerWireless Inc

Provide in-building wireless system performance testing of cellular/PCS and WLAN 802.11 networks to

determine the current RF environment at a customer’s site. Work independently, with little direction, on

a variety of in-building network performance projects. Responsible for developing tools/software/reports

that are intended to show current RF performance, automate statistical analysis of data, spot trends, and

present the findings to management/engineers and to external wide area network (WAN) service

providers. Coordinate test results and act as technical liaison with external WAN providers for pre-sales

support of proposed in-building coverage solutions and support related activities in developing optimum

wireless WAN service solutions for major customer opportunities. Visit customer sites, in support of

sales, to conduct detailed in-building RF site survey. Deliver detailed in-building coverage characteristic

to WAN providers. Follow up with WAN providers to secure WAN provider input and specifications for

coverage, signal strength and connection method(s) for customer proposals. Coordinate between WAN

providers, Operations and Sales for WAN connection(s) to customer installations. Testing and analyzing

network coverage using various test equipment (Spectrum analyzer, Interference Analysis, Drive Test,

Motorola Enterprise Solutions) at customer specific sites to determine their current wireless RF

environment. Produce detailed reports that will outline the results of the RF in-building survey.

RF Applications & Test Engineer

2005 - 2008

Sirit Inc.

Provide primary LF, HF and UHF RFID engineering implementation, application, test and analysis

support to the company’s core customers. Provide internal sales support as a lead technical resource &

representative in customer meetings and engagements. Provide in-depth knowledge of RFID / RF

engineering and testing, evaluation and analysis. Consult and present knowledge of familiarity with

digital hardware/firmware concepts, 802.11 wireless concepts, & modern modulation/demodulation

concepts. Familiar with key architecture concepts for networked RFID readers. Perform some Visual

Basic, .NET, and C++ application software engineering (e.g. modify firmware, write GUI applications).

Extensive knowledge and ability to use RF test equipment & other laboratory test equipment; with solid

knowledge of radio principles. Work in teams having different design disciplines. Apply System

Engineering, Test and Evaluation Systems and Test Analysis. Senior Test and Analysis Engineer for

802.11p DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications) WAVE (Wireless Access in Vehicle

Environment) standards. Supervise and Manage project oriented Contract Engineers.

Microwave Engineer

2004 – 2005

TEK Systems (Cingular Wireless)

Install and maintain Licensed and Unlicensed microwave radio (Proxim, Lynx, Alcatel, NEC and others)

for BTS interconnect of Cingular’s network systems throughout California and Nevada. Plan and develop

area radio jobs requiring knowledge of microwave radio characteristics, transmission requirements, path

design, path analysis, line of site confirmation, purchasing equipment, maintenance authorizations,

methods of procedure composition, maintenance requirements, overcoming engineering technicalities

antennae crew coordination and DS1 test, turn up and analysis. Able to solve problems, research data,

analyze and evaluate all levels of the telecommunications network from DS0, DS1 and DS3. Maintain

records and documentation of all radio sites turned up and inventory management.

Statewide Radio Operations and E911 Operations (Manager / Microwave Engineer)

1997 - 2004

SBC West

FCC licensed (GROL + ship radar license # PG-GB-059566) with the responsibility of over 120

California North Coast and Bay area radio sites. Licensed by the FCC as an amateur radio service class

technician (call sign KF6ZOZ). Oversee the installation and maintenance of company internal radio and

trunk systems. Experienced and adept at trouble shooting procedures. Provide technical support on

provisioning and maintenance on all microwave radio's including the use of various test equipment such

as the spectrum analyzer, frequency counter, power meter T-BERD test sets, multi-meter and

oscilloscopes. Plan and develop area radio jobs requiring knowledge of microwave radio, UHF radio,

transmission requirements, path design, Methods of Procedure, maintenance requirements, engineering

complaints, CSQFR reports and transmission memorandums. Manage projects on time and on budget.

Able to solve problems, research data, analyze and evaluate all levels of the telecommunications network

from DS0, DS1, DS3, OC3, OC12, and OC48 up to and including ring generators, D4 channel banks, RC-

28 MUX's and OC-xx data streams including fiber mux. Experienced in power generation procedures

including generator, rectifier and battery strings. Trained and experienced in Snow-Survival, Sno-Cat

operation, snowshoe and backpacking safety, Helicopter safety, off-road vehicle safety, chain saw

operation, and portable generators operation. Experienced in long travel and overnight in extreme weather

conditions. Certified Snow Survival Training. Maintain a compliant Safety Plan, and OSHA job

requirements. Work with others in order to accomplish Statewide Radio networks reliability. Maintain

records on assigned personnel and radio sites including, attendance management, time reporting and

administering two labor union contracts, budget analysis, lease agreements, capital assets management.

On call 24 x 7 for Emergency restoration. Taught classes on Microwave Radio Basics. Provisioned

Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC) E911 trunks. Authored the Methods and Procedures on the

processes of maintenance and provisioning of CLEC E911 network elements. Responsible for

maintenance on Pacific Bell’s statewide E911 circuitry. Remote maintenance of all Pacific Bell Public

Safety Answering Points (PSAP) including knowledge of specific PSAP controllers such as Positron

LL100, Phrend, Power911, Powerlite, Plant Equipment’s MAARS, Vesta and Baker Information

Technologies DispatchWorks. Maintain a frame relay network in conjunction with Open Systems

architecture called the Digital ALI Network. Continued education through self directed training on

CISCO routers. Testing knowledge of Lottery Bridge, ADN, Hi-Cap DS1, DS3, and analog DID and

Ringdown circuits.

Radar Engineer

1996-1997

UNC Lear Services, McClellan AFB, CA

Experience in making preliminary surveys of systems, subsystems and assemblies; energizing and

operating the AN/TPQ36 and AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Radar systems and shelter groups including all

circuit card assemblies. Use of special purpose electronic test equipment to analyze diagnose and perform

adjustments or troubleshooting procedures. Isolate and repair or replace any faulty assemblies, sub-

assemblies, or circuit cards or components. Determine repair procedures for either Class A overhaul or

Inspect and Repair as Necessary (IRAN) systems. Oversee mechanical assembly operations performed by

lower graded workers, including repair and maintenance of cooling systems, power supplies and

hydraulic systems. As required, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain, any test equipment, shop-mockups, or

other user-maintained test equipment. Certified forklift operator.

United States Army (Radar Repair Technician)

1990-1996

United States Army, Fort Sill, OK

Working experience in driving contact missions, computer operations/technician, and a Radar/Electronics

Technician. Technical training in schematics, diagnostics and troubleshooting of Phase-Frequency, Phase-

Phase, and Doppler radar systems and computers. Maintained accountability on over $50,000 in

equipment. Completed and processed all maintenance records accordingly. Maintained files on over 300

personnel without error. Developed a leadership program resulting in increase training and capabilities

and organization. As computer technician and communications electronics technician, repaired, diagnosed

and maintained a variety of electronics equipment including SINCGARS and PRC-77 radios, Night

Vision Goggles (NVG), SATCOM (Ku/Ka), and TACCS box. Served as Company Commander’s driver

and training NCO as well as (QRF) Quick Reaction Force participant. Experienced with RGB laser

diagnostic, power amplifier and audio equipment diagnostic and design, peak noise and dB ratings.

Completed Basic Combat Training, which focused on discipline, confidence, spirit and physical fitness.

Graduated Advanced Individual Training, consisting of basic and advanced analog and digital theory;

test, troubleshoot and repair Target Acquisition/Surveillance radar; computer fundamentals; and reliable

soldering techniques.

EDUCATION

MS Systems Engineering/RF and Wireless Systems, SMU, (in progress)

FCC licensed (GROL + ship radar license # PG-GB-059566)

BS Electronics Engineering Technology, ITT Technical Institute, 2003

Certificate, Basic Electronics Course, Fort Sill, OK, 1991

Certificate, Target Acquisition/Surveillance Radar Tech, Fort Sill, OK, 1991

Certificate, Solid State Electronics Course, Fayetteville Tech, Fayetteville, NC, 1993

Certificate Firefinder Radar Technician Course, Fort Sill, OK 1993

Certificate, Combat Lifesaver Course, Fort Sill, OK, 1994

Certificate, Windows NT Server 4.0 Technical Support Training, Sacramento CA, 1997

Certificate, Networking Essentials, Sacramento, CA 1997

Certificate Router and Switching, University of California, Davis, 1999

Certificate, Snow Survival Training, Lake Tahoe, CA 2000

Certificate, Helicopter Safety, Sacramento, CA 1999

Certificate, Elevated Voltage and Commercial Power, Anaheim, CA 2000

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