MICHAEL MACK
Houston, TX *7042
ad0j33@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SME/ Integration and Commissioning/ Contractor 9/2020 – 5/2023
MACK Wireless/ RockinB Wireless – Ericsson/TMO
Phase 4 development – abil and abio configuration; with the new router configuration
NSD New Site Developments & REMODs – Houston market
AAFIA and Sran new configs; B41/N41 configs with AEHC/AAHF radios, also with N2 on the N600 node
SW upgrades to SBTS23R1 Web Element
Replacement of FSME (3G) with FSMF, FSMF converted to LTE for extra bandwith for 2/3G and moved the L700, L1900 radio and placed according to plans for the SCF on the airscale
Integrated sites and performed E911 psap call testing, and SRS; 5G ATP were tested and submitted
5G atp testing also with Stationery and Mobility testing (Drive testing)
EAC alarms checks and verifications with PAG done once site was up and on air
Performed various router turn ups; (SAS/ IXr/ IXRe/ macro/ ToSB)
Ability to troubleshoot Script, eNB/BTS BBU, and board issues as well as jumpers, and T1 physical path issues.
TS vswr, rtwp, LL issues with tower crew and cleared site of all alarming issues
LEAD ANCHOR INTEGRATION & COMMISSIONING/ CONTRACTOR 01/2020 – 03/2021
Nexius (CED SYSTEMS)– Houston
Ability to troubleshoot Script, eNB/BTS BBU, router and board issues as well as jumpers, and T1 physical path issues.
Lead tech of 6 guys, training and coaching on how to complete the anchor sites, and complete COP, and bring these sites ON AIR
Performed site walks and various router turn ups; (SAS/ IXr)
Extensive knowledge on site builds and SW versions
Integrate sites and performed E911 call testing, Supplied PSAP info upon request., gathered pictures and information for SCOP’s and RETS naming
Clearing of FSMF to be used for Sran with LTE,
Liason between the tower crew and C/I for correct and adequate site completeness
Commissioned anchor (2.5) sites with AAHF radios and ct/dt
Remote support when needed
Eac clearing and troubleshooting
SME/ Integration and Commissioning/ Contractor 10/2019 – 01/2020
MACK Wireless/ RockinB Wireless – Ericsson/TMO
NSB New Site Builds – Austin market/ SAN ANTONIO/ CORPUS CHRITI
AAFIA and Sran new configs
SW upgrades to SBTS19A Web Element, also 5G SW
Replacement of FSME (3G) with FSMF and moved the L700, L1900 radio and placed according to plans for the SCF on the airscale
Integrated sites and performed E911 psap call testing, and SRS
Worked with GOCC teams on training and site preparedness
SME/ Integration and Commissioning/ Contract 06/2018 – 10/2019
MACK Wireless – Ericsson/TMO
New Site Builds – ATLANTA market/ BIRMINGHAM/ MEMPHIS
AAFIA new configs
Scripted the 5G with site specific scf to bring them up online.
Troubleshot and resolved problems to define and stabilize equipment on customer networks.
Configured and integrated different nodes and solutions in new and live customer networks.
Interacted with construction teams, operation managers, RF engineers and other groups within the organization.
Flexible and master more than one area of expertise, including configuration and troubleshooting of Ericsson and Nokia technologies.
Review, and execute node configuration scripts; and troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the node configuration, including alarms. SW upgrades to FL19 Web Element, also 5G SW
Good understanding/experience in any of the following: Nokia NetAct and FSM-4 AirScale.\N600 GLT
SRAN
OVER-SEEN THE SITE BUILDS AND CIVIL WORK
LEAD TECH/ AIRSCALE (TSS, BUILDER, MIGRATION) 03/18/2018 – 6/29/2018
Centerline Solutions – NOKIA/ SPRINT
Perform site surveys (TSS) for Airscale equipment to be delivered
Inventoried equipment upon arrival and sent Delta BOM for what was needed
Build sites per cabinet model, (9927/9928) with FDD/ TDD configurations
Migrated sites from the old ALU bbu to the airscale, troubleshot OAM connections, alarm issues, and had the knowledge to understand the UMTS (CDMA) were shared radios (with FDD. And GDC had to push SW to the CDMA alarms to fix it
SME/TIGER TEAM/ Lead Integrator 09/2016 – 03/15/2018
AMCHEL - T-Mobile (Ericsson) Kansas City/ New Orleans
•L1900 and U1900 project, FASB Antenna installation, addition of new FHFB radios to be shared on UMTS and LTE technologies, made GSM standalone
•Troubleshoot sites for sector swaps with SRS tool, reconfiguration for sites not taking traffic, trouble ticket managing
•Experience and certified with (PTID) with Nokia WCDMA and LTE Basic installation, Commissioning & Integration techniques
•Ability to troubleshoot Script, eNB/BTS BBU, and board issues as well as jumpers, and T1 physical path issues.
•Integrate sites and performed E911 call testing, Supplied PSAP info upon request., gathered pictures and information for SCOP’s and RETS naming
•Replacement of FSME (3G) with FSMF and installing FBBC modules, moved the L700 to the L1900 radio and placed according to plans for the SCF
•NOKIA GSM/UMTS/ LTE/ Basic installation techniques WCDMA LTE Commissioning integrator certified and Basic installation technique
•Strong experience with wireless network system components including Flexi, ESMB, FSMF and FSME, switches, cabling, power equipment.
•GSM/UMTS<E Configuration, Integration and Live Cut
•Capture product data of GSM/UMTS/LTE BTS, Load BTS Software Package(s) if required, Launch BTS Site Manager Tool and load SCF, Live Cut of Existing BTS to New BTS configuration with SP, Configure TMA and RET settings as specified by the design
• Troubleshoot problem sites for missing RETS and VSWR issues,
•Construction Manager and Field Manager for Integration
•Started new transition over to the NOKIA Airscale for TMO with RF sharing
•Airscale Baseband FOCA installation
•Airscale stack, wall, pole configuration
•Stacked the AMIA in cabinet and ran power for the PDU, wired all properly
•Load the ASIA and ABIS capacity cards
•Ran the RFS tool and push the sw, once radios showed, commissioned the site, some sites U19 were left dark for monitoring
Tiger Team/ Lead Integrator 04/2016 – 07/2016
BMAC Wireless – T-Mobile (Nokia) Indianapolis, IN
•L1900 and U1900 project, addition of new FHFB radios to be shared on UMTS and LTE technologies
•Making GSM (2G) a standalone, FASB sites
•Troubleshoot sites for sector swaps, reconfiguration for sites not taking traffic, trouble ticket managing
•Experience and Certification (PTID) with Nokia WCDMA and LTE Basic installation, Commissioning & Integration techniques
•Ability to troubleshoot Script, eNB/BTS BBU, and board issues as well as jumpers, and T1 physical path issues.
•Integrate sites and performed E911 call testing, Supplied PSAP info upon request., gathered pictures and information for SCOP’s and RETS naming
•Replacement of FSME (3G) with FSMF and installing FBBC modules, moved the L700 to the L1900 radio and placed according to plans for the SCF
•NOKIA GSM/UMTS/ LTE/ Basic installation techniques WCDMA LTE Commissioning integrator certified and Basic installation technique
•Strong experience with wireless network system components including Flexi, ESMB, FSMF and FSME, switches, cabling, power equipment.
•GSM/UMTS<E Configuration, Integration and Live Cut
•Capture product data of GSM/UMTS/LTE BTS, Load BTS Software Package(s) if required, Launch BTS Site Manager Tool and load SCF, Live Cut of Existing BTS to New BTS configuration with SP, Configure TMA and RET settings as specified by the design
Tiger Team/ Integrator 01/2016 – 04/2016
Wavsys/ FJ&P Solutions – T-Mobile (Ericsson) Chicago/ Milwaukee
•L1900 and U1900 project, addition of new FHFB radios to be shared on UMTS and LTE technologies
•Making GSM (2G) a standalone,
•Troubleshoot sites for sector swaps, sector threshold degradation, and reconfiguration for sites not taking traffic, trouble ticket managing
•Integrate sites and performed E911 call testing, Supplied PSAP info upon request., gathered pictures and information for SCOP’s and RETS naming
•Responsible for NESTING of the site, coordinated with TMO and Ericsson for interconnection between equipment to ensure all equipment is communicating properly prior to working on anything and troubleshoot equipment as necessary to clear all alarms, with daily reporting
•Replacement of FSME (3G) with FSMF and installing FBBC modules.
•Deep understanding of Antenna Line configuration and connectivity as well as Flexi BTS/LTE Feature set (Rx diversity / Antenna Line sharing (TMA’s
Lead Integrator/ Commissioner 09/2015 – 01/2016
Brius/ Creospan - DAS site construction/ Audit Orlando, FL
•Florida Orange Bowl
•Experience with DAS systems QA and SCOP review experience ability to read and interpret RF data sheets ability to read and interpret construction drawings
•Responsible for quality control deliverables
•Oversees utility coordinators and new construction
•Manages Service-Level Agreements with construction vendors and subcontractors
•Provides the Senior Project Manager (SPM) with accurate and timely status reports, ensuring SPM is fully aware of all issues
•Installation of JMA Teko radios and antennas
TMO NOKIA Seattle, WA/ Portland, OR
•TMO RA project
•Utilized NOLS SCF files and updated software versions from LN7 to FL15
•Trouble shot radios (fibers) for connection to be configured for commissioning Performed QC site audits for construction
•Integrated sites and performed E911 call testing, Supplied NSN with PSAP info upon request., gathered pictures and information for SCOP’s and RETS naming
•Called T-Mobile bridge prior to each night's cutover start time. Close bridge upon completion at the end of site completion
•Responsible for NESTING of the site, coordinated with GDC for interconnection between equipment to ensure all equipment is communicating properly prior to working on anything and troubleshoot equipment as necessary to clear all alarms
•Responsible for inspection of the site to ensure that functional call testing data is acceptable and within specifications
Field Engineer 05/2015 – 08/2015
Tuckertech / Alcatel Lucent - VERIZON Washington state
•Verizon CSM V1 – V2 card swaps
•Linked to 7705 SAR router to verify chassis with console cables
•Removed setting from V1 with usb card readers and placed settings on the new card V2. Waited to site to green up and take traffic.
•Maintenance Window
Lead Integrator/ Commissioner/ NSN BTS – ERICSSON 11/2014 - 5/2015
Fusion Solutions/ Spectrum - TMOBILE Kansas City, MO
•Commissioned and integrated sites for T-Mobile L700 with the L1900 existing radios.
•Trouble shot radios (fibers) for connection to be configured for commissioning
•Installation, Integration, Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Optimization of any and all Cell Site Equipment Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent
•Integration, Testing, Operation, and Troubleshooting of Network Hardware and
•Interconnect Facilities including Alcatel Lucent 7705’s routers, EBH, Fiber, Fujitsu 9500, SAR 18’s and 8’s, Aviat Microwave
•Clearing of all the alarms, which are affecting network efficiency.
•Installation, commissioning and swapping of equipment for L700, L1900, L2100, U2100 technologies.
•RET Naming convention; Re-routing the RF cables
Integrator/ Commissioner/ NSN BTS/ TMO RA rollout 8/2014 – 11/2014
Lemcon/ Tangent - TMOBILE Texas market (Dallas/ Austin/ San Antonio)
•Responsible for the installation, integration, and commissioning and cutover of TMOBILE 4G Mobile Broadband Network in the Dallas Market. I configured and commissioned BTS Cabinets using BTS site manager
•Commissioned sites for the 2G and 4G shared mode
•Performed sweep test on antenna lines (Anritsu). Performed site closeout packages (SCOP) to be turned into the PM with pictures of site and all components/ work done
•Supported NSN GCs in field performing pre-cutover work such as antenna swaps, i.e. shut Nortel GSM s8K or s12K sites down, restore sites upon completion, verify/troubleshoot alarms as necessary
•Performed various tasks related to the installation and maintenance of GSM/UMTS/LTE Ericsson RBS BTS, or Lucent/Alcatel equipment and accessories. This included Radio, Router, and AC/DC Power Equipment
•Working on L700 up gradation of sites including escalation work for L1200, L1900, U1900/G1900 and U2100 technologies.
•Replacement of FSME with FSMF and installing FPFD, FBBA and FBBC modules.
•L2100 integration, commissioning and Connectivity Test.
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Integrator/ Commissioner/ NSN BTS/ Modernization 1/2014 – 8/2014
Versacom / T mobile Modernization NW Arkansas
•Install, Commissioned, integrated, System verification & acceptance for Nokia BTS/LTE 2G Flexi platform Network Element. perform advance troubleshooting, able to follow NSN NED documentation and independently resolve project issues, troubleshot for NSN GERAN Flexi BTS hardware (ESMB, FXFA, FXFB),
•Performing testing of RF systems for RL, DTF, VSWR and PIM and SWEEP
•Deep understanding of Antenna Line configuration and connectivity as well as Flexi BTS/LTE Feature set (Rx diversity / Antenna Line sharing (TMA’s and Diplexers)
•Fulfill various communication responsibilities, to include updating trackers,
•Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, sending and responding to received emails via
•Microsoft Outlook, and sending site closeout packets (SCOP’s)
Lead Field Tech/ LTE/ EF&I 10/2013 – 1/2014
Tucker Tech/ Alcatel Lucent - AT&T New York, NY; Oakland, California
•Worked the Utah, Idaho, Oklahoma markets doing the LTE eCEM to bCEM upgrade, also changing out the RUC fan component.
•Commissioned and Integrated LTE (EnodeB) sites in the SLC market. Drive tested sites with the provided phones
•Installed UMTS UCU III cards, swaps or adds, worked with the RITC to fully integrate and accept the growth sites, including all file loads
•Managed 2 markets at the same time (Philly and NY) alone, doing UMTS UCU’s adds or UCU CN’s.
•Provided support and trained techs in SLC/ Boise to do the CN work and completed Boise for the UMTS UCU add wo
•Required tools: ALU: LA6; LR13; NEM
•Installed the new enobeB controller board in test markets
•Excellent verbal and written skills to coordinate with the market PM’s and ALU representatives; (submitting reports in a timely manner and corresponding a schedule or plan to implement or get the project done.)
•Carrier additions 2C and 3C
•ECCM2 swap and integration
Lead Field Tech/ LTE/ EF&I 3/2013 – 10/2013
Avion Systems/ Alcatel Lucent – Verizon/ AT&T Atlanta, GA
•Worked the Minnesota/ El Paso, TX/Idaho/ Colorado markets, doing the LTE eCEM to bCEM upgrade, also changing out the RUC CN fan.
•Worked with the NOC to fully integrate and accept the site including all file loads, drive testing, data testing and other duties to ensure the site is completely ready for ATP.
•Responsible for inspection of equipment and interconnection between equipment to ensure all equipment is communicating properly and troubleshoot equipment as necessary to clear all alarms.
•Responsible for inspection of the site to ensure that functional call testing data is acceptable and within specifications.
•Test the fiber, GPS, and channel cards inside the digital unit
•Diagnose alarms with the switch and on MMBS, replace defective equipment and clear the alarm state with regards to alarms between the MMBS and the switch
•Managed as market Lead and trained a team of 3 – 5 people in El Paso and New
Jersey to install bCEM/ RUC procedures, and how to properly check into a site (IVR) and access sites
•Required tools: ALU: LA6; LR13; NEM (Smart Laptop)
•Submitted reports in a timely manner and created BOM for project coordination
Field Tech/ Lead 8/2011 – 2016
Field Solutions/ REMOTE Support - Ironbow - Columbus, GA
•Installing and imaging 250 plus units for Windows 7 deployments to various medical site locations around Fort Benning. Upgrading the ALTHA refresh
•Lead Tech, kept logs for inventory and time management
•SCCM and Desktop Deployment knowledge
•Coordinated the plan of action for materials to be distributed and ordered; BOM
Field Tech/ Lead
Field Solutions/ Technical Support - Fujitsu - Dallas, Texas
•Traveled site to site, installing and setting up POS and Back Office Controllers for Limited Brands, i.e. Bath and Body Works, Victoria Secrets.
•Managed an assigned assistant for each job site. Also closed out task for assistant upon completion.
•Networking, cabling and routing experience as well as excellent oral communication and customer service skills.
•Lead in windows client deployment and migraton
RF Field Technician II 04/2010- 07/2011 Clearwire - Atlanta, GA.
•Responsible for the installation, integration, and commissioning of Clearwire 4G Mobile Broadband Network in the Atlanta Market. I configured and commissioned Motorola BCU I & II and Samsung (PRAS/CRAS & FRAS) Wi-MAX BTS Cabinets using Samsung (WSM/AceMAN) Network Management System, and integrated Backhaul Transport Systems which included
•Ciena WWP-311v Switch, Ceterus-1530 T-1/DS3 Interface, Dragonwave & Motorola/Orthogon PTP600 Microwave Radios. I also installed remote power systems Site Boss (570) / Eltek Valere, and (AC-400I2-H) AC Units. I am fully proficient and knowledgeable in troubleshooting all components of T1 Architecture, RF & Microwave Interference Levels and Path Alignment.
•Installation, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of NEC IDU/ ODU and Aviat microwave equipment, Accedian NID, Ciena 3920 and 3940 switches, and Zyxel/Zy-Wall firewall equipment. I installed equipment, laced wiring, loaded local files, and commissioned new and maintained existing sites and equipment. . I responded to all NOC call outs & outages within a specified area to resolve system problems, and determine the cause of equipment failure using various types of software programs, and complex test equipment such as Secure-CRT, Ocular IP Network Management System, Link Watch, Anritsu (Site Master), and T-BERDTest Pad.
Network Technician 06/2007- 04/2010 Verizon FIOS (Volt Info) - Tampa, Fl.
•Responsibilities included installation, maintenance, and integration, of fiber based ONT equipment at customers’ premise and turn-up of data, video, and/or voice services. I am knowledgeable of all components of the Vz fiber network from the Hub (FTTH), the ONT (FTP), to the set-up of the customer premises equipment.
•I installed the ONT, ran/installed all wiring necessary for power and connectivity to the router/ gateway, NID, and/or STB’s. I supported cell site implementation rollout of the up and coming 4G (LTE) conversion/ rip & replace build out. I have a thorough understanding of RF video provisioning, computer networking (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Router configuration, voice/VoIP set-up) and UTP wiring. Providing reliability of installation and excellent customer education of services installed.
Experience
•Network Integration Engineer (CLEARWIRE, VERIZON, SPRINT and AT&T; ( Ericsson, Alcatel Lucent)
•Power fail testing, light level testing, RSL testing, and speed testing
•Loading of Configuration Script file using Huawei LMT Software
•Ciena (WWP) 311V installation and commissioning with remote verification
•CDMA PMSC, CSVS, UMTS,VSE, TRF02, R4, SDM to CBM, CNM integration
•IP network node commissioning and verification
•Linux Run, lace, connect, and terminate coax, BNC, LCC, and RJ45, RJ11, and cables
•Writing and running scripts MS-DOS, Unix,
•Installing DC rectifier system including battery string
•Install, commission, turn-up, and testing of 4G WiMAX
•Knowledge and hands-on experience as GSM BSS/CDMA BSS /OMCR Engineer, Ericsson OMT/LMT
Software, Huawei M2000/LMT, ZTE ZXC10 NMS Software
•NSN BTS/ TMO L700, 1900, 2100, L600
•CSM V1/V2 SAR 7705
• NOKIA ATT/VZW AIRSCALE
• TMO RA Certified
• NSN (NOKIA) CERTIFIED
• NOKIA PTID
• SRAN
• NOKIA FASB
• N600 GLT
• TMO Greenfield Certified
• NOKIA FSM4/ ASIA Training
• FL19 drop 4
Deployment
• Tiger Team (NOKIA)
• Microwave Deployment/Support
• Software Installation and Repair
• RF Tech
SBTS19A CONFIGURATION
5G CONFIGURATION
ANCHOR CONFIGURATION
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