Eric Hines
Dallas, TX *****
******@*******.***
Qualifications:
RF engineer and Coordinator of optimization and drive testing/data collection experience in various wireless networks.
Proficient with drive test tools such as LLDM, XCAL, QXDM, Ericsson OSS, TEMS, Andrew Invex3G, Grayson, Log Cat, Agilent, Spectra, Gator, DTI as well as post-processing tools, particularly KPI reports, Actix Analyzer Viewpoint and Spotlight. Also, MapInfo, Wind Catcher and Planet.
Excellent computer skills, use of the variety of hand tools and microscopes. able to work flexible hours, self- motivated and ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills.
Proficiency of mastering new applications quickly, welcomes new challenges, goal-driven with keen attention to details.
Professional Experience:
FES Further Enterprise Solutions
Field test engineer
Blue Bell, PA
01/2023 – current
Perform 5G wireless device field testing per test plan and collect logs using Specific test tools.
Troubleshoot device related and tool issues when required.
Identify, analyze, and document defects and inconsistencies in handset behavior.
Review test results for accuracy and quality
Execute tests and communicate results, defects efficiently to Lead.
CPC Control Products Corp
Electronic tech
Grand Prairie, TX
7/2022 – 1/2022
Military contract to assemble electronic parts, such as circuit boards, mount them into larger assemblies or casings, ensure the proper soldering and installation of electric wiring, and test or troubleshoot equipment before it is put into or returned to service. The ability to read technical schematics and blueprints.
WSP USA Inspection services
Claim inspector
Winchester, VA
7\/2021 – 10/2021
Complete home inspection, for property owners whose dwellings have been damaged by natural disasters. Deployments may occur nationwide and outside of the continental United States. In performing the work under contract to FEMA.
Assess damage to the roof from the ground; assess damage in the crawlspace from the exterior
Assess appliance damages before recording them as Repair or Replace
Measure rooms in which damage occurred and total square footage of dwelling
Take interior and exterior photos of the dwelling and damages reflective of the habitability determination
Adecco
Cleanroom Assembler /Applied Materials
Austin, TX
02/2020 – 10/2020
Performs a wide variety of routine and non-routine electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repair. Adjusts, aligns, and/or performs tests using test fixtures or non-diagnostic electronic testing devices. Identifies and corrects errors.
Applies advanced skills to wire, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and calibrate moderately complex equipment and sub-assemblies.
Startech Networks
Field tech
Plano, TX
10/19 – 12/19
LTE optimization and drive test activities for T-Mobile
Responsibilities include interference/optimization/performance analysis of 5G network by (Statistical Analysis
Drive ISSHO handoff/ hand over, work also included mobile and stationary test UL/DL for the
T-Mobile/LTE network.
Testing 5G, LTE/ EVDO site shake downs and 911 testing.
Keystaff/ HID
temp
Austin, TX
02/12/19 – 07/19/19
Machine operator / Q an A
Inspection of printed materials
GCB Services
RF Engineer
Mc Lean, VA
06/12/18 – 01/15/19
LTE optimization and drive test activities for Verizon
Integration, optimization, site walks/ site audits, with Spectra, mobile mapper
911 testing
WSP USA Inspection services
Claim inspector
Winchester, VA
9/15/17 – 11/15/17
Complete home inspection, for property owners whose dwellings have been damaged by natural disasters. Deployments may occur nationwide and outside of the continental United States. In performing the work under contract to FEMA.
Assess damage to the roof from the ground; assess damage in the crawlspace from the exterior
Assess appliance damages before recording them as Repair or Replace
Measure rooms in which damage occurred and total square footage of dwelling
Take interior and exterior photos of the dwelling and damages reflective of the habitability determination
HID Global
Quality inspector
Austin, TX
4/05/17 – 09/13/17
Utilizes quality assurance techniques to, analyze and report on materials, processes and products.
Applies statistical methods for monitoring and analyzing data for the purposes of evaluation of current manufacturing processes, and their improvement.
Conducts assessment of product quality via the receiving, in-process, and final inspection functions as needed.
GCB Services
RF Engineer
Mc Lean, VA
11/03/14 – 11/12/16
LTE optimization and drive test activities for Verizon
Integration, optimization, site walks/ site audits, with Spectra, mobile mapper
911 testing
Glow
RF Engineer
Richardson, TX
03/03/14 – 06/24/14
Optimization activities, TCP and UDP upload and download, for AT&T UMTS/ LTE network.
LTE optimization for Verizon
Drive ISSHO handoff/ handover for the Sprint WCDMA/LTE network.
LTE/ EVDO site shake downs
Accuver
RF Engineer
Plano, TX
09/03/13 – 12/06/13
Work with R&D team to test and enhance new 3G & 4G products such as XCAL for LTE, XCAL-Mobile for 3G/4G smartphones, XCAL-MO multi- technology benchmarking tool, XCAP centralized data processing tool, etc.
Provide technical support to customers after purchase of software.
Ericsson
RF Engineer
Plano, TX
07/24/13 – 08/29/13
Worked with radio frequency engineering theory and GSM air interface. ·
interface and the organization of Ericsson BSC/TRC / Ericsson OSS
developed and prepared technical document and develop new processes. ·
wrote script to overhaul Legacy BSC. planning of 3G site migrations
Stonecrop Technologies
RF Equipment Warehouse
Austin, TX
01/15/13 – 05/17/13
Duties including Labeling of Electrical, Mechanical Down tilt of Sectored Antennas, inventory control, maintenance, for the Sprint Network Vision project.
Setting up kits to ship out to the towers to build the LTE for Sprint – worked mainly with hardware.
Tel Net – Contractor
RF Engineer
Austin, TX
09/2012 – 11/2012
Post-processing, correcting, and modifying EME/EMI reports.
Worked with AT&T - GSM
Verifying location, azimuth, antenna model, gain. etc
Using Microsoft Vision software.
Cor Tech – Contractor
RF Engineer/LTE Product Tester
Austin, TX
06/2011 – 12/23/2011
Device and software / firmware stability testing
LTE optimization and drive test activities for Motorola
Optimization activities, TCP/IP and UDP upload and download, for Verizon CDMA/ LTE network.
Analysis of issue-based drive testing for coverage, neighbor optimization, drop calls, soft/hard handover analysis.
LTE NMTP project provides design content to the development and testing of the LTE NMS systems; provides new functionality and support new LTE service features; identifies software interfaces for LTE NMS and tools to the LTE EMSs; provides correlation designs for the LTE NMS and tools; identifies vulnerable and complex management use cases and translate them into test cases for the LTE NMS and tools testing
Education:
Forrest City High School, Forrest City .AR- 1984
New Horizons, Memphis. TN- 2005
The Adjuster School - 2018