DANIEL W. NUTT
Spring, TX. 77373
OBJECTIVE A facilities or field engineering management position requiring
planning, technical and leadership skills.
SUMMARY Over forty years in electronics including, telecommunications,
radio, microwave, computers, computer networks and robotics.
Both hardware and software. Areas of expertise include:
(Crew Supervision (Contractor Supervision
(Training (Writing Technical Manuals
(Establishing Standards and Practices (QC Evaluation
(Inventory Control (Testing for Hardware and
(Design and Fabrication of Software
Compatibility
Special Test and Simulation Equipment
EXPERIENCE Cricket Wireless
(2012-2014)
Construction Manager
Responsible for all aspects of construction or modifications of base
stations. From constructability analysis through supervision
of general contractors, to final hand off of the site to
Cricket operations.
Orin USA, Itasca, IL.
(2010-2011)
Field Engineer, GE/MDS
CenterPoint Energy Smart Grid Project. Point to Multipoint network.
Perform field surveys to identify locations for remote radios.
Program radios, turn-up and testing.
Orin USA, Itasca, IL.
(2009)
Microwave Technician, Clearwire
Install and program radios and MUX. Work with tower crews to perform
path alignments. Perform end-to-end tests and cut in new
equipment.
C-Cubed Communication, Troy, MI. (2009)
Tower Crew Forman
Supervise tower crew, sweep lines and antennas, complete all closeout
documents.
Tower One International, Houston, TX. (2009)
Tower Crew Forman
Supervise tower crew, sweep lines and antennas, complete all closeout
documents.
Innovative Wireless Solutions, Indianapolis, IN. (2008-
2009)
Tower Crew Forman
Supervise tower crew, sweep lines and antennas, complete all closeout
documents.
Bechtel/Becon, Houston, TX.
(2006 - 2007)
Lead Wireless Technician
Primary responsibility, wiring of the outdoor cabinet, path
alignment, turn-up and testing of microwave equipment for
FiberTower.
Clean & Easy Construction, Houston, TX.
(2001 - 2006)
Owner
Residential and commercial repair, renovation and remodeling.
TexCom Wireless, LTD, Houston, TX.
(2001)
Field Supervisor
TexCom is a cell site construction and tower erection
company. Responsible for all aspects of site constructions,
both civil and tower.
VoiceStream, Houston, TX.
(2000- 2001)
Project Manager
Responsible for all aspects of construction of base stations for
VoiceStream's wireless system. From constructability analysis
through supervision of general contractors, to final hand off
of the site to VoiceStream operations.
Whalen and Company, Houston, TX.
(1999-2000)
Construction Manager
Responsible for all aspects of construction of base stations for
Metricom's wireless internet system. From constructability analysis
through supervision of general contractors, to final hand off of the
site to Metricom.
Reltec/Adex, North Ridgeville, Oh.
(1997-1999)
Lead Technician
Installation and optimization of cellular base stations, microwave
systems, power systems and all associated interconnect
equipment. Supervision of all installation teams working on
Autoplex Series II cell sites and coordination with the
customer for network integration. Establish installation,
testing and turn up procedures as well as train Reltec
personnel on the procedure.
GTE Mobilnet, Houston, TX.
(1992-1996)
Cell Site Technician
Maintain all equipment in my assigned cell sites. Site
equipment included base station, power plant, CDPD network,
microwave radios, DS1 and DS3 interface, and multiplexing
equipment. While at Mobilnet I worked with Hewlett Packard
software engineers to field-test and debug their automated
cell site testing using the HP-8921, followed by my training
GTE cell techs on the operation of the 8921. I was also on
the team that created the Standards and Practices manual for
network operations
Aulds & Garner Tele-Comm Services Inc., Houston, TX. (1991 -
1992)
Installer/Optimizer
Supervise installation, optimization and turn up of cell sites and
all associated equipment for GTE Mobilnet. As well as
supervise other contractors and coordinate with the customer
for network integration.
Brown Electric Services, Cellular Division, Houston, TX. (1990 -
1991)
Manager Cellular Division
Supervise installation, optimization and turn up of cell sites and
all associated equipment. Division consisted of 15
technicians. As well as supervise other contractors and
coordinate with the customer for network integration.
Alpha Labs, Elyria, Oh.
(1985 - 1990)
Owner
Exclusive contract with GTE North Installation Group (1987-1990).
Installation and optimization of cell sites, microwave
systems, power equipment and all associated interconnect
equipment. I also wrote and marketed automated cell site
optimization and testing software. Worked with small
companies to computerize their operations. Established
hardware and software requirements. Also wrote customized
software, and provided training on there system.
Production Manager (1986)
Under contract to Matrix Automation industrial control systems.
Interface with engineering on component placement.
Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing, from parts
inventory through final testing of completed system.
Monroe Distributing, Cleveland, Oh.
(1984 - 1985)
Tech Support Manager
Monroe is a distributor of IBM compatible PC's and peripheral
equipment. Supervised a 4-man maintenance shop as well as
evaluated hardware and software for compatibility, and
trained sales staff on the product line. While with Monroe I
assisted in the hardware and software development of a new
product called 'Info-Guide'.
Datalogic Optic Electronics, Cleveland, Oh.
(1983 - 1984)
Chief Technician
Datalogic is in the material handling industry. Company products
include Bar Code scanners/decoders, conveyor controls, and
data collection and communication equipment. Responsible for
all maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair (to component
level) of all Datalogic equipment in North America. Both in-
house and field maintenance. Performed startup assistance
and gave training seminars, along with writing various
service manuals. I also designed and fabricated special test
and simulation equipment as well as performing testing to
determine the feasibility of proposed projects. The job also
included working on electromechanical and pneumatic systems
and interfaces.
Checkpoint Systems Inc.
(1979 - 1983)
Field Engineer
Checkpoint is in the Electronic Article Surveillance Industry.
Responsibilities included installation, maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair (to component level) of all
checkpoint equipment in a five state region, along with
training customer management and security personnel.
Tel-Spec Inc. Sheldon, IL.
(1978 - 1979)
Field Engineer
Tel-Spec is a telecommunication contractor firm. My responsibilities
were installation, rutining, repair and removal of central
office switching, line treatment and power equipment. I was
also responsible for subcontracting when necessary as well as
supervision of all personnel on my crew.
U.S. Air Force
(1973 - 1977)
Electronic Technician
A1C/E3 Honorable Discharge. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair (to
component level) navigational transmitter and transponder
systems. My duties included trainer, bench stock monitor and
QC evaluator.
EDUCATION Since completion of my electronics training at Kessler AFB I
have attended numerous classes and seminars given by the Air
Force, NASA, employers and manufacturers. Some of the
courses include, Autoplex Series II maintenance, Alcatel MR-
4000 and 5000 microwave radio operation and maintenance,
Hughes Cellular Digital Packet Data system architecture and
maintenance courses, GE/MDS LAN extension radios iNET-II and
Mercury 3650.