HIGHLIGHTS

Radio Frequency (RF) engineering (design and optimization and performance)

Experience dealing with leading communication vendors (Samsung, Alcatel-Lucent, Andrew/Commscope, CCI, Quintel, and Crown Castle)

Computer Science degree to enhance RF Engineering career; multi-talented.

SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS

RF Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in design and optimization with AMPS, TDMA, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, EVDO, LTE, 5G and Massive MIMO technologies!

LTE and 5G Prelaunch and post launch Optimizations for green fields, Super Bowl 52, and Olympic venues.

Experienced with tools and software's such as Asset, ATT Autoforms, Atoll, Planet EV, EDAT (ALU LTE optimization and post processing tool), Sprint Vision, Patrol, Appian, SAM, LMA, Map info, TEMS, spectrum analyzers, PCTel, iBwave, Visio, MS office, Google Earth, Excel, Agilent, Windcatcher, Actix One, Visual Studio, MySQL Workbench, web design.

Work History Summary:

I have over 20 years of wireless communications experience, with a very extensive career involved with the design, integration, and performance of wireless technologies. My career started with Lucent Technologies (2000-2003), where I built cell sites, integrated cell sites, and performed pre & post drive tests for new or updated cell sites. I was also involved in the building & integration of 5E switching elements. My career has involved all aspects of the wireless world. While with Tru Position (2003-2004) I received heavy training and real-world experience with E911 as a Field Supervisor for T-Mobile and their E911 installation. Both jobs prepared me for a career at ATT (2005-2018), where I flourished as a Senior RF Design Engineer for 13 years.

WORK EXPERIENCE

RF Engineer III, LanceSoft (Sprint)

Englewood, Colorado Dec 2018 – April 2020

Responsible for designing and optimizing CDMA, FDD, and TDD cellular networks for Utah and Idaho.

Support local engineers and out of state engineers in designing, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts:

Network optimization, new site builds, link budgets, and troubleshooting coverage issues.

CIQ and RFDS creation for mini macro sites, massive MIMO sites, and DO Macro sites.

Database administrator for Atoll and local RF tools

Extensive knowledge of SprintVision

DO Macro upgrade and MIMO design.

Planning and designing Mini macro sites

Reviewing and updating RFDS

Interference analysis for VoLTE launch, tilt and parameter changes to improve KPI’s for VoLTE launch.

Performing rural roaming analysis for Macro & eFemto sites for Crown and ATC candidates.

Sr. Specialist- RAN Engineer, ATT Mobility

Minneapolis, Minnesota Sep 2005 – Sept 2018

Responsible for designing UMTS and LTE cellular networks for MN, IA, NE, ND, and SD

Expert at using RF propagation tools, such as Atoll & iBwave in the following areas:

PICD’s for LTE and cRAN expansions, UMTS/LTE overlays, and detailed designs

Fixed Wireless Local Loop (FWLL) design for MNP.

Extensive cRAN(5G) designs throughout St. Paul and surrounding suburbs

ASG/ in-building designs for Xcel Energy Center, Minneapolis Convention Center, University of Iowa’s Carver Arena, Kinnick Stadium, and Children’s Hospital

Network Optimization, new site builds, and troubleshooting coverage issues.

Capacity design for sectors triggering NSB’s, next carriers, and sector splits.

Propagation model tuning and Geo Data analysis; most recently Astor model calibration at 5m and 10m.

CGSA studies and PCS extension agreement studies

Ownership of new site builds from start to finish:

My responsibilities include the Minneapolis/ St. Paul Core all the way SE to Rochester, MN

Search Area Rings, SCIP approvals, Site walks with LL, and RFDS in Autoforms

Link Budgets for site mods and new site builds.

Review construction drawings and Final RFDS promotion

Cell Add Templates (CATs) & CIQ templates for NSBs, UMTS/ LTE expansions, and overlays

Working closely with turfing vendor on weekly calls

Cell site of the future design and expertise

Other responsibilities include:

PSC planner for MN, ND, and SD UMTS networks

Designs for Super Bowl 52; includes special cRAN and in-building designs for a 1 Gig network.

Knowledge and experience using Actix and TEMS post processing software.

Use of optimization tools like Actix WinES and Arieso ACP

Expert at CSSng and Autoforms

Research new industry equipment by having professional relationships with leading antenna/ BTS equipment vendors (CommScope, ALU, CCI, Quintel, and Crown Castle)

Special tools used outside of Atoll for site design include MapInfo, Google Earth, Excel, and SQL

Support for other engineers

ATT Mobility Training

UMTS Silver certified

UMTS RAN Engineering Principles

UMTS ALU RAN Hardware Capacity and Dimensioning

LTE Bronze training

5G 2020 training

Project Field Supervisor, Kineticom (TMobile)

Minneapolis, Minnesota Sep 2003 – Jan 2005

Managed T-Mobile’s E911installation for over 300 PCS sites in MN & WI

Performed activity reports, quality audits, and problem escalation.

On-site quality audits- checked cables, color coding, and ran LMU tests on completed sites.

Worked with warehouse to store equipment and created RMI’s on returned equipment.

Project scheduling and tracking

Tracked sites from start to finish, verifying ATP, installation, and quality of work.

Daily meeting to track installation and integration status on TMO sites.

Supervised installation contractors for Tru Position’s E911 equipment

Scheduled site visits, priorities, and delivered equipment to contractors on site.

Worked with NOC to schedule site visits, relay scope of work and verified cell site alarms before leaving site.

Mentored and trained new employees how to install and run LMU tests.

Met with customer accounts.

Met daily with customer for daily activity reports.

Coordinated with the switch daily on-site alarms, priorities, and any switch related issues related to the LMU installation

Cell Site Support Engineer, Lucent Technologies

Eden Prairie, Minnesota Mar 2000 – May 2003

Built, integrated, and troubleshoot CDMA, GSM, AMPS & TDMA cell sites for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and Qwest

Supervised and administered customer projects.

Worked as lead technician for projects in North Dakota, Salt Lake City, Duluth, and local projects in Minnesota.

Worked the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City integrating cellular sites for Sprint & ATT.

Participated in the 5E installation for the ATT switch on 26th & Riverside in Minneapolis.

Met with customer accounts.

Efficient using volt meters, CDMA, GSM, AMPS & TDMA Test equipment, T1 testing equipment, Site Master Test set.

Familiar with return loss sweeps, Receiver calibration, Transmitter calibration, RCU diagnostic, and functional test outputs

T1 testing, punch down blocks, and loop-back testing to the switch

Experience with OMP, T1,DACS, Excel, 5ESS Switch and Cell Translations for GSM, CDMA, TDMA, and AMPS

Power experience with Galaxy, Lorain, DC distribution systems, and troubleshooting.

Installed batteries at the 5E switch.

Battery cable installs, lug connections, and battery testing

Integrated Greenfield expansions, overlays, and maintenance on ALU equipment

EDUCATION

2020: Bachelor of Science- Computer Information Science

DeVry University, Chicago, IL

July 2001: Associate of Applied Science Degree: Wireless Communications

South Central Technical College, North Mankato, MN

Related Training

Had computer-based training in the following areas: 5ESS Switch Installation: SM Hardware and Flexent OneBTS t850 Physical Installation.

Completed classes in: AUTOPLEX Series II AMPS/TDMA/CDMA Integration Testing, Basic Electricity for Power Applications, Basic Job Specifications and Drawings, Safety and Service Protection, Flexent OneBTS Base Station for PCS TDMA Networks Stand-Alone and Integration Testing, PacketStar PSAX 1000 Configuration and Provisioning, Radio Frequency (RF) Safety for Wireless System Installation Personnel, and AUTOPLEX System 1000 Series II Cell Site Installation and Testing

iBwave, Atoll, MapInfo, MySQL

Special Skills

Previous experience with Lucent Technologies

Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, the Internet and MS Project software

A self-starter, who works well in both an independent and group setting

Strong work ethic

Hiked the Himalayas for 31 days in Sept/Oct 2018 as part of a leadership course.

Hiked the Talkeetna Mountains in August of 2000 as part of an expedition team.

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