Anthony J. Klinkert, DE, PE, CMA

Plano (Dallas), TX

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SUMMARY

Doctor of Engineering (DE), Professional Engineer (PE), and Certified Master Architect (CMA) in engineering as a leader with four decades of specialized experience in wireless networks, RF Engineering, and engineering management. Transitioning into data science and generative AI, fortified by comprehensive upskilling. Proficient in operations research, mathematical programming, and statistical modeling. Recent training in AI, Analytics, and Data Science programming. Actively seeking a senior role where I can merge my deep domain expertise with advanced analytics to drive innovation and impact, especially in wireless networks, manufacturing, or related sectors benefiting from automation.

EXPERIENCE

AT&T Consulting, Dallas 2018 – 2023

Solution Architect, Field Practice Lead Analytics for IoT

• Senior IoT Solution Architect providing technical consulting and professional services.

• Generative AI strategy and planning work for GenAI approaches and demos

• Leader of the Plano Digital Transformation Laboratory for 5G, Edge, and MEC

• Senior test leader at our 5G Test Bed at TAMU RELLIS Bryan, Texas

• Skilled at presale solution design, presenting hundreds of IoT solutions to dozens of customers

• Adept at AI/ML tools (Alteryx, Tableau, MSBI) and programming (Python, SQL, Matlab)

Collin College, Plano 2018 – Present

Curriculum Advisor and Adjunct Lecturer

• Developed the Data Science Certificate program at this adult education community college

• Developing to teach the Generative AI Elective Course in the Spring 2024

IBM, Dallas 2005 - 2017

Senior Managing Consultant, Senior Certified IT Architect, System Architectures

2014-2017, Senior IT Architect – IBM Strategic Outsource contractor, RF Systems

• Solution Architect for over a dozen types of wireless & RF data, M2M, and voice systems

• Completed over 100 client-facing, end-to-end prototype & transformation solutions

• Adept at six deep-design tools for planning, modeling, simulation & visualization

• Matlab developer of a network topology optimization tool for wireless & IoT networks

2005-2013, Senior Managing Consultant –IBM Global Technology Services

• IBM trained and certified Senior IT Architect for enterprise communications systems

• Led over 30 major complex client engagements throughout delivery

• Expert representing IBM on energy utility IoT - Smart Grid wireless architectures

• Created pre-sale proposals, led bid conferences, performed client workshops

• Extensive travel, client-facing project delivery to on-site client locations.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Director, Advanced Networks, MCI/WorldCom, managed up to 50 staff

• Director, Engineering, PageNet / Vast Solutions, advanced messaging modeling

• Senior Manager, Cellular Networks, MCI, extensive RF propagation modeling

• Director, Cellular Engagements, LCC, P&L responsibilities for a 20-person staff

• Manager, RF Product & MW Circuit Design, DoD IoT&E, General Electric

• Electrical Design Engineer, Microwave Circuit Design, Texas Instruments

• Communications Systems Engineer, Radio Systems Design, Motorola

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Engineering, Engineering Management, Southern Methodist Univ., 2018

Praxis – Operations Research Communications Network mathematical optimization.

• Nano Degree – Programming for Data Science, Udacity, 2023

• Nano Degree – Predictive Analytics for Business, Udacity (AT&T University), 2022

• Nano Degree – AI for Business Leaders, Udacity (AT&T University), 2021

• Master of Science, Applied Science, Southern Methodist University, 1999

• Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Southern Methodist University

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, the University of Texas at Austin

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, PUBLICATIONS, AWARDS, PUBLIC SPEAKING

Certified Master IT Architect, The Open Group, 2012, active

IBM - Certified Architect, 2011

State Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, active.

Numerous courses and certificates in data science and operations research

Academic Article, Published to SMU Technical Publications, 2016

oAn Efficient Optimization Approach to Designing Large-Scale Hierarchical IoT Smart-Grid Data Networks

Book author: Creating WiMAX RFPs, 2008

Winner of WCA’s “Golden Eagle” award (their highest honor) for Technical Leadership and Industry Service in 2002

Prolific public speaker at Conventions and local Meetups

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES

• Honor Society, Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), 2012, active

• Senior Life Member IEEE, active

CULTURAL

Fluent in English, Spanish, and some German.

Well-traveled throughout Europe, South America, and parts of Asia.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

With an extensive career in wireless engineering and engineering management, I have consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation. Now, I am keen to channel my experience and skills into the exciting realm of Data Science and Generative AI as a Solution Architect. My academic background in Engineering Management, focused on operations research and mathematical programming, equips me with the rigorous analytical skills that are essential in data science.

As someone deeply passionate about the applications of Large Language Models and their intersections with Wireless Networks and RF Engineering, I have committed myself to continuous learning. I've earned nano degrees in AI for Business Leaders and Predictive Analytics for Business, and am in the process of completing a third in Programming for Data Scientists. My practical experience includes developing and teaching a course on Generative AI, adding a pedagogical dimension to my skill set.

I am excited about the opportunity to integrate my engineering management expertise with my newfound skills in data science to create and evaluate generative models that can solve real-world problems. I am confident that my unique blend of experiences makes me a strong candidate for this role. I am eager to bring my leadership capabilities, technical know-how, and dedication to your esteemed organization.

Sincerely,

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