Thai Cao

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SUMMARY

A highly motivated, flexible and innovative self-starter with excellent strengths in:

Problem analysis and resolution

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Performance under pressure

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Troubleshooting RF, Analog and Digital circuitry to components level on CDMA Phones.

Perform Troubleshooting RF Receiver, RF Transmitter and Phase-locked loop circuits on CDMA phones

Have a knowledge on Digital logic (AND, OR and NOT)

Experience and knowledge with Rectifier, Op-amp, Transistor, Resistors, Capacitor and Diodes.

Perform basic SMT Soldering for repair

Performed Automatic Test System to Certified LTE and CDMA on Android Phone.

Created Test Cases base on Test plans and Test Specifications Requirement.

Installation, Calibration, and setup measurements test equipment.

Using QXDM, QPST, and UDM tools for collecting logs, analysis, debug and interpret test data.

Experience working with Tektronic Oscilloscope, Spectrum analyzer, Network analyzer, Agilent 8960, CMW500, Agilent ESG E Series Signal Generation, Giga-Tronics 8541C Power meter, Digital Multimeter..

Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skill.

Proficiency on MS Word, MS Excel, Lab View, Visual basic, Windows and MS-DOS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kyocera Communication, Inc. – San Diego (2011 – 9/2015)

Product Test Engineer :

Perform RF-LTE/RRM LTE pretest on R&S TS8980 Automated test system to ensure product is compliance with GCF Specifications.

Perform certification CCF Test on 1X-CDMA(RF Test), EVDO-CDMA, OTASP/OTAPA, CDMA HRPD, and CDMA2000 signaling conformance test on Spirent Automated Test System.

Perform SMS and CDMA2000 signaling conformance on Racal Instrument wireless 6402 Air Interface Test System.

Perform SFN, Phase1 RF Parametric on Verizon Test.

Working on environment Test: Temperature at 60C and -30C, Shock and Vibration Post test

Create and execute test cases, test plans to ensure that product meet CCF specifications and different customer requirements.

Leveraged Qualcomm tools like QXDM, QPST, and UDM tools for logging, analysis and phone debugging.

Analyze test data and created CCF certification test reports.

Perform calibration test system and test procedures.

Kyocera Communication, Inc –San Diego (2007 – 2011)

Product Test Engineer Associated

Test Phones in accordance with TIA-IS98 D/E/F, EVDO standards (RF CDMA

Parametric).

Assist with IS-898 (CDG2), and IS-916 (GPS).

Perform minimum performance testing for various customer/certification labs:Verizon, Altel, Cricket, Metro PCS, VMU, CDG1, CTIA and MEC Test.

Debug and characterize defect and prioritize software/hardware bugs.

Perform repetitive regression test cases on updated software/hardware releases.

Sets up and conducts RF parametric testing and summarizes data and provides reports to management and engineering.

Maintain/Calibrate lab equipment.

Kyocera Communication, Inc (Qualcomm 2003) – San Diego (2001 – 2007)

Field Technician III:

Perform FM, RF CDMA (TIA/EIA-IS98C, D, E, IS2000, IS-690) Test.

Perform Verizon acceptance test plan: 1X RF parametric SFN, Phase1.

Hands on experience CDMA test System, Performing on Spirent automated test 1X CDMA.

Setup and perform testing on ECTS, and Spirent test station

Analyzing failures feedback from customers and suggesting solutions to test engineers.

Perform manually setup measurement test equipments and calibration test system.

Perform GPS field Test.

Perform Usage and Standby Battery Test.

Kyocera Communication (Qualcomm) - San Diego (1997 – 2001) Test Technician Senior :

Troubleshooting RF and Digital circuitry to components level on CDMA phones.

Perform Troubleshooting RF Receiver, RF Transmitter and Phase-locked loop circuits on CDMA phones

Have a knowledge on Digital logic (AND, OR and NOT)

Experience and knowledge with Rectifier, Op-amp, Transistor, Resistors, Capacitor and Diodes.

Able to read and interpret schematics and following work instructions.

Capable of using Power Probe, CMD80, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscope and Digital multimeter.

Perform basic SMT Soldering for repair

Working on special project to troubleshoot Wireless Local Loop, End User, and PDQ phones.

Interpreting work orders, test procedures, electronic Schematics, part-list.

Herco Technonoly – San Diego (1994 - 1997)

Machine Operator:

Operating Excellon Automation printed circuit board Drilling Machine.

Setting drill bits and operating machine follow manufacturing procedure.

Operating X-ray machine to check drill holes on printed circuit boards.

EDUCATION

Attended more than two years in San Diego Community College.

High School Diploma In Vietnam

Certificate, Electronic Test Technician.

Qualcomm Certified Training CDMA 50, CDMA 120, CDMA 2000.

CDMA 2000 1xRTT Training (40 hours)

IS-856 1xEV-DO Networks Training (20 hours)

LTE and UMTS Training (40 hours)

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