Test Engineer

Mikhail Grinberg

Buffalo Grove, IL

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with Honors

(State Academy of Railway Transport Kharkov, Ukraine) Specialization: Signaling and Telecommunications Engineering Motorola University

UNIX fundamentals, BSS01 Operational Theory, ENG 520 Software Testing, SYS04 BSS Subsystem Planning, Cellular Systems School, General Packet Radio Services

(GPRS) Systems Planning, RF Net-Planning, IDEN School and Workshops Technical Writing and Effective Presentation Workshops for Motorola’s Emerging Markets.

Northern Telecom Courses

DMS-100 Switch, Quality Control and Maintenance

Oakton Community College

Electrical Codes, Computer Science, PLC, Fiber Optics Work Experience:

Motorola Solutions, Schaumburg IL Mar 2022 - Nov 2023 Test Technician/RF Test technician Oct 2013 - Dec 2017

● Analyzing failure and troubleshoot Labview tests result to the board level for VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz

● Perform mobile phone testing.

● Perform software and firmware testing.

● Two-way radios using RF measurement equipment: Signal generator, Spectrum analyzer, Modulation Analyzer, Audio analyzer, Power meter, etc.

● Perform all testes according to the procedure.

● Make test sheets and test plans.

Gap ( Taking care of family) 2021

Plexus, Buffalo Grove IL Feb 2018 – Jan 2020

Electronics test Technician

● Analyze failures and troubleshoot electronic medical devices, which can have servo motors, compressor, valves up to components level. Analyze Arris DCAM2 Electronics 28 layers Boards and troubleshoot them since 2018.

● Document all steps comply with Plexus policy.

● Kept quality standards, ESD and safety rules.

● Raise problems to core engineer level if needed and find solutions together. AT&T, Hoffman Estates, IL Mar 2012 – Apr 2013

Cellular Smartphone Test Engineer

● Participated in validation activity features testing of a combination of LTE, UMTS, GSM, CDMA, GPS, Bluetooth and WLAN technologies including micro cells in the lab and drive tests using for Audio NOMAD and for Data Datum.

● Analyzed failure LTE, UMTS and GSM/ GPRS call flows during Not Regression and Interoperability tests.

Motorola, Schaumburg, IL Aug 2011 – Feb 2012

System Test Engineer

● Executed test scripts in a System Integration LAB

● Test Lab System Integration and setup including cabling and installations.

● Installed and configured software for Motorola Solutions Two-Way Radio Communication Systems

Motorola, Schaumburg, IL Aug 2006 – Apr 2011

2-Way Radio RF design Engineer

● Wrote Protocol Specifications and recommendations cutover planning.

● Run Hydra SW tools to predict interference problem for new frequencies.

● Preparing FCC/FAA submissions in a timely manner

● Collaborated with development and purchasing groups to evaluate specifications for materials, services, vendors and created equipment list.

● Managed project deliverables and project schedules; ensure functional requirements met.

Motorola, Libertyville, IL Jan 2006 – Jun 2006

GSM Validation Test Engineer

● Participated in validation activity of GSM/GPRS /CDMA Protocol, Regression, and Interoperability (IOT) testing for Motorola cellular phone, using Network simulators and live equipment.

● Analyzed call processes between End-to-End system operation within networks during non-regression and IOT (Interoperability) tests at Nokia BSS, Siemens BSS and provide resolutions.

Sprint Nextel, Elmhurst, IL Jul 2005 – Jan 2006

RF Design Engineer

● Designed RAN bandwidth backhauls optimization & connectivity for new sites, site splits & BSC migration for wireless domain.

● Conducted complex network system administration and design engineering activities to maximize network capacity.

● Coordinated upgrades and optimization with field engineers resulting in improved cellular system performance.

Safetran, Louisville, KY Feb 2003 - Mar 2005

Electrical Systems Engineer

● Used AutoCAD and Microstation to create Point Wiring and Cable drawings for New York subway signalling circuits. Design, test, troubleshoot and implemented signalling circuits for New York Subway

● Design logic ladder and/or relay logic state diagrams and flow charts for PLC control circuits.

● Support Senior Engineer to create Bill of Materials for assembly drawings. Motorola, Deer Park, IL Sep 2000 – Aug 2002

Network Design Senior Engineer

● Designed iDEN system RAN with Packet Core, using Motorola BTS & BSC, Nortel Mobile Switch & Cisco Packet Switch

● Performed cost studies; planning, ordering, and deploying network components; forecasting network equipment and recommending appropriate configurations; resolving complex maintenance problems; monitoring traffic flows to ensure call delivery optimization.

● Defined new Small Cells Architecture incorporating new Small Cells Platforms into network.

● Worked with System Performance to reduce Lost Calls

● Involved in coordination and installation for RF Optimization and Data Analyses develop traffic capacity studies, and generate equipment lists saving customer expenses up to 23%.

Motorola, Rolling Meadows, IL Jun 1996 – Sep 2000

Cellular System Engineer

● Performed RAN design, planning, site acquisition and optimization activities.

● Performed link budget and traffic analysis.

● Performed propagation prediction studies using Motorola’s Net-Plan (ATOL) cell planning tools set ultimately resulting in minimized cost for optimum network solution.

● Performed radio propagation modeling and prediction to determine cell site location, determining equipment and power configurations, forecasting channel capacity requirements, planning, and optimizing system traffic and developing design standards to ensure system quality.

● Calculated and created bill of materials, including ancillary equipment, deciding software features, and dimensioning all interfaces resulting in improved RF coverage and lowered operating costs.

Motorola, Arlington Heights, IL Dec 1994 - Jun 1996 System Test Technician

● Test and troubleshoot cellular transmitter stations to board level

● Use different types of measuring equipment to test the RF path of cellular base transceiver stations and power amplifiers.

Northern Telecom, Schaumburg, IL 1993 - 1994

Field Technician

● Installed and assembled frames, cabinets, and terminate various types of cabling for digital switching equipment DMS-100

● Tested hardware according consumer’s quality standards. Rail Road Telecommunications Laboratory, Kiev, Ukraine 1982 - 1992 Telecommunications System Engineer

● Prepared operational test procedures, conducted operational tests and commissioning.

● Designed, installed and tested switches, PBX, and multi - channel transmission digital systems.

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