Christopher jiduah

Email: abqmdj@r.postjobfree.com

Address: Sacramento, CA,

City: Sacramento

State: CA

Zip: 95834

Country: USA

Phone: 805-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $130,000

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Chris Ajiduah

Experience includes an extensive telecommunications engineering, and design background for both the private and public sectors. Has designed and deployed comprehensive wireless, voice, data and video solutions for wireless carriers, utility and other private companies. Chris has experience in digital and analog microwave, trunked mobile radio, fiber optics systems and is an expert in packet transport technologies. Has significant expertise in packet voice and video networks, MPLS, SIP, OSPF, DWDM, Diff Serve, H.323, TCP/IP router issues and functionality. Expert in antenna system design, RF combining networks, site design, grounding and AC&DC back-up power systems. Also has a mechanical engineering background with experience in Power Generation, Petroleum, Semi-Conductors, VLSI and Computer controlled Manufacturing.

Key Skills

* Optical Fiber Communications

* WiMAX

* LTE

* CDMA

* UMTS

* GSM

* Microwave

* Land Mobile Radio

* Outside and Inside Plant

* Network Security

* Transport Technology

* SCADA Design

* Analog and Digital Systems

* Mechanical Engineering

Professional Experience

For a consulting company (WESTIN/Niemann Technology, Inc. - 2011 to 2012), executed multidisciplinary research on Distributed Antenna Systems and indoor coverage of public and multi-tenant buildings. Worked as a consultant for the State of California on the California Highway Patrol Enhanced Radio Systems (CHPERS). Other duties carried out under the CHPERS project include Switched Ethernet (VPN) Radio Systems, design and thermal management of outdoor Radio System Cabinets. Currently working for the Public Safety Communications Office of the State of California on the "Master Plan" for transitioning the existing Analog/Digital Microwave network to an all IP/MPLS Microwave network. Worked on various projects with regards to radio site development, RF Towers, Wireless Broadband Initiatives and Implementation, project management, Network Operations Center initiatives (planning and design), Training, Traffic Engineering, Service Delivery Platforms and IMS, Radio Access Networks, Evolved Packet Core, RF Interface Issues, RF Propagation and Planning, RF Broadband Optimization and IP-Based Core Network Dimensioning. Worked on RF and Fiber Optics Integration Projects. Currently working on LTE Research and Development projects.

For a Power Utility (Nevada Energy - 2010 to 2011), provided telecommunications systems design and project management for Fiber Optics, SONET, Carrier Grade Ethernet, Microwave, Trunked and Mobile Radio Systems utilized at Substations, Power Generating Plants and Alternative Energy Power Plants. Implemented projects for Facility Protection Systems, SCADA and Smart Metering programs including writing RFPs and developing quality and test protocols for acceptance of the installed systems. Supervised construction crews in the implementation of telecommunications projects.

For a consulting company (Cloisoft - 2008 to 2010), developed industrial methods of monitoring Optical Thin Films, developed and X-ray Interferometer, designed a GPS Receiver and provided instruction on TCP/IP technology. Provided consulting and engineering services on Optical Fiber Communications Systems, IP networks, DWDM, Cellular, Microwave, 4G Networks, OFDMA, CDMA, UMTS, GSM, LTE, Digital and Analog Circuit Design, VLSI Circuit Layout, VHDL Programming, Optical Engineering Design, Physical Design of Wireless Systems, Solid State Physics, Photonics, OSLO, L-Edit and MATLAB requirements for a variety of clients.

For a Telecom Provider (Verizon - 2000 to 2008), designed and configured wide area networks utilizing Switched Ethernet and Ethernet Relay on Optical Fiber Systems; SCADA circuit design; Microwave Systems; and developed Fiber Communications projects from start to completion. Provided assistance in resolving issues with fiber optics and fast packet functions on SONET, ATM, Frame Relay, FTTP, ADSL and IP networks. Analyzed and synthesized data, voice and packet video networks, MPLS, SIP, OSPF, DWDM, Diff Serve, H.323, TCP/P, Layer 1, Layer2, Layer 3 and Router Issues. Mr. Ajiduah provided expert engineering support for the optimization of optical fiber networks, redundancy via layer 2 switching and/or layer 3 routing and participated extensively in the deployment of regional and national MPLS/IP/ATM/Frame Relay networks.

Was a subject matter expert on transport systems and also provided team direction in the selection of fiber cable types, modes, components, mux/demux, transponders, muxpond, media converters, GBIC, XFP, SFP, DWDM, CWDM, power budgets, amplification techniques. Wrote a White Paper on Ethernet over SONET issues. Also participated with Inventory Management and developed a program to reduce the level of inventory by over 100 million dollars by revising and implementing mathematical models for emergency stocking levels.

For an Integrator (Teradyne), worked in the test engineering division for VLSI Systems and guided the development team on environmental design concerns. Preformed computer interface diagnostics, troubleshooting and software verifications using C++ and Unix Scripts on VLSI test systems and participated in device verification and characterization activities.

For a Systems Integrator (Theloi Engineering Co), developed Electro-Mechanical-Computer-Controlled machines for the manufacturing industry. Chris improved the Laser Marking Machine for higher semiconductor yields and integrated a digital communications system for automatic data logging and terminal interfaces. Researched and developed computer controlled environmental test chambers and was responsible for vendor audits, approval and procurement. Provided training for staff personnel on the principals and applications of project management and represented the company at Trade Shows and Seminars including the development of presentation materials and demonstrations.

For an Aerospace Company (Kavilco), provided engineering test services on Electromagnetic Transducers for the Aerospace Applications.

For an Automotive Engineering Company (BORLA Performance), was a consultant engineer on automotive exhaust systems for the Research and Development Unit. Helped to reduce the material used by over 50%. Services included training of staff engineers and technicians.

For an Industrial Equipment Manufacturer (Paxton Products), supervised the applications engineering and design teams for air knife drying and blow-off cleaning systems utilized in the environmental, chemical processing, soil remediation, waste water, aerospace and electronic manufacturing industries. Established a lube oil analysis and monitoring department; provided expert assistance to manufacturing on high speed centrifugal compressors and vacuum systems; and performed vendor audits and materials selection for the industrial and automotive divisions. Also represented the company at Trade Shows and Seminars including the development of presentation materials and demonstrations.

For a Petroleum and Power Generation Company (Shell Petroleum Co.), supervised the land operations power generation unit and units responsible for flow stations, gas lift station water injection fields and drilling rigs. Provided guidance in centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, positive displacement pumps, reciprocating compressors and gas turbine retrofit and rebuilds. Implemented a lube oil analysis lab, wrote procedures for rotating equipment used in oil fields and participated in vendor selection. Established a machinery condition monitoring program utilizing microcomputer based systems. Had extensive training in petroleum Economics and Project management for oil and gas field development in the Netherlands.

For a University (University of Lagos), Lecturer in Machine Drawing and Design, Theory of Machines and Engineering Graphics was part of the University Consulting Group. Also, assisted with academic duties in Manufacturing Engineering.

Education

Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering (specializing in Micro-electronics and Photonics)

Stevens Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

(specializing in Technology of Machines Construction and Automation of Production Processes)

Polytechnic University Timisoara, Romania

Other Education

Stanford University (Under the SITN Program)

* Digital Switching in Communications

* Fundamentals of Signals and Systems

Lucent Technologies

* ATM Technology

* ATM Configuration

* Frame Relay/ATM Networking

Oxnard College

* Digital Engineering

* Analog Engineering

* Computer Networking (Cisco Academy)

* Programmable Logic Controllers

Moorpark College

* Fiber Optics and Laser-Electro-Optics

* Analog Circuits

University of California, Santa Barbara

* Digital Electronics

* Signal Analysis

* Probability and Statistics

Los Angeles Pierce College

* Microcomputer Architecture

* Microprocessor Interfacing

* CAD/CAM

* PC Hardware and Storage Devices

Relevant Courses

* Solid State Physics

* Microelectronics and Photonics

* Intermediate Waves and Optics

* Photonics 1 & 2

* Fiber Optics Communications Systems

* Physical Design of Wireless systems

* Analytical Methods in Electrical Engineering

* Reliability and failure of Solid State Devices

* Intro to VLSI

Other Courses

* Analysis (Advanced Calculus)

* Analytical, Differential and Descriptive Geometry

* Chemistry

* Physics

* Materials Science

* Materials Processing Technologies

* Engineering Drawing

* Strength of Materials

* Theoretical Mechanics

* Mechanical Vibrations

* Theory of Mechanisms

* Machine Elements

* Electrical Technology and Electrical Machines

* Electronics and Control Engineering

* Engineering Thermodynamics

* Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic machines

* Fundamentals of Surface Generation and Machining

* Technology of Machine Construction

* Heat Treatment

* Cutting Tool Design

* Cold Working Processes

* Machine Tool Design

* Production Economics and Techniques of Industrial Engineering

* Automation of Production Processes

* Development and Research Activities

* Manufacturing Systems Design

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