Linwood Scott adny43@r.postjobfree.com

301-***-**** C Laurel, MD 20707

Profile:

Resourceful SME and RF Design Engineer with 20 years of experience in multiple senior level, Facility Security Officer (FSO), engineering and technical positions, leading teams and driving performance to optimize productivity. Results-focused team builder and troubleshooter with expertise in project management, marketing, planning and budgeting, contract bidding, negotiations, wireless communications, radio frequency engineering, staff development, installation technology design, installation construction management, project management, electrical engineering, government contracting, estimating, and purchasing. Adaptive strategic planner seeking to leverage background into an engineering or subject matter expert opportunity with a progressive federal organization. Education:

M.S. Electrical Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton B.S. Electrical Engineering, Morgan State University Leadership Development For Minority Managers, The Johns Hopkins University Key Contributions:

- President and Founder of LCSJ Corporation, a telecommunications firm specializing in communications solutions for the government and private sectors.

- Developed and administered solutions to wireless carriers, state and federal government agencies with multiple high-profile clients, including T-Mobile, CSC, State of Maryland, Sprint PCS and Prince George’s County Maryland DHS.

- 15+ years of Radio Frequency Engineering experience, designing and optimizing wireless networks.

- Served as a subject matter expert, providing testimony on behalf of wireless carriers at zoning hearings.

- Instructed Wireless Communications courses to college senior engineering students, as an adjunct faculty member.

- Served as Patent Examiner in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, performing scientific and technological work in the examination and disposition of hundreds of applications for patents in the wireless industry.

- Mentor and role model for Project 2000, a Baltimore-based program focusing on the positive development and life transformation of inner-city elementary school boys.

- Worked with Commonwealth Youth Development program in Baltimore, nurturing and developing participants and assisting in the establishment of various businesses.

- Established an engineering scholarship fund at Morgan State University and served as panelist for entrepreneurship workshop.

- Coached aspiring entrepreneurs and participated in numerous workshops and seminars.

- Guest speaker at the United States House of Representatives’ Tri Caucus congressional briefing on job growth and businesses throughout minority communities.

- Guest Speaker at the Wayland Baptist Church on entrepreneurship best practices.

- Awarded Clifford D. Clarke Graduate Fellowship.

- Technical Aptitude: Rbase, Foxpro, Harvard Graphics, Dos, Microcap, Spice, Windows, WordPerfect, C and Fortran programming language, RSMeans, MS Project and MS Office Suite

Work Experience

Founder, Technology Training Group 01/2020 - Present Technology Training Group (TTG) will be a 501(c)3 program that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEM). This mission is to introduce radio engineering through STEM and minimize the barrier of entry into the telecommunications field. Expert Witness Radio Frequency Engineering 08/2017 - Present 8/16/2017 Qualified as an expert witness for Radio Frequency Engineering-Design and Optimization in the US Federal Court.

Chief Executive Officer, President, Facility Security Officer, and Founder 08/1999 - Present LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Ensured optimal efficiency while serving as Business Management RF Engineering professional by focusing on day-to-day operations, marketing and sales. Boosted morale by recognizing and promoting synergy amongst engineers, departments and clients. Optimized profitability by developing and administering solutions to wireless carriers, state and federal governments.

Managed business from the conception through execution, successfully generating revenue by negotiating a $4M contract. Hired 10 top talented staff members to ensure optimal project goal achievement. Managed subcontractors and monitored performance to drive productivity. Delivered multi-million dollar RF infrastructure, acquiring, managing and delivering 25 projects, with many State of Maryland and federal agency clients. Successfully awarded multiple multi- million dollar contracts from several agencies while controlling cyber security. Won an Army Corps of Engineers construction project. Directed a $1.2M budget with zero profit erosion. Averaged 20% profit margin for each contract. Minimized workflow lags by effectively managing RF Engineers in various markets and qualified as Expert Radio Frequency Engineer. University Adjunct Faculty Member 01/2003 - 05/2006 Morgan State University S: Dr. Craig Scott

1700 E Cold Spring Lane P: 443-***-**** May contact Baltimore, MD 21251

Duties: Retained interest and maximized receptive learning, educating graduating engineering seniors on Wireless Communications capabilities utilizing instructional techniques including hands-on curriculum. Efficiently managed daily operations, including safety protocol, supplies procurement, inventory monitoring, curriculum development and implementation, and continuous improvement of industry best practices. Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and utilizing a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational/implementation strategies.

Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress through test administration. Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning. Oversaw crisis management, educating, tutoring and mentoring students to help them surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties. Initiated new learning methods, ensuring total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.

Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer/Technical Project Manager 01/2010 - 12/2015 LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Streamlined operational efficiencies while serving as a Tower Communications Consultant for State of Maryland at the Morgan State University. Ensured supply met demand by managing equipment inventory. Mitigated financial discrepancies by reconciling contracts for accuracy. Ensured tower space rental RFP accuracy by reviewing content for corrective action while evaluating responses. Eliminated project risks by planning and coordinating ongoing system testing procedures, including CW, benchmark, optimization, test analysis, test reports and change/upgrade recommendations.

Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer/Technical Project Manager 01/2007 - 12/2009 LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Drove client retention by effectively advising on tower space and upgrade request market value to optimize profitability.

Reviewed structural analyses, design, shop drawings and construction per the communications contractor for strategic planning. Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing equipment installation to ensure compliance with the communication contractors. Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer/Technical Project Manager 01/2006 - 12/2008 LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Consulted on the Design of the Prince George’s County 700/800 MHz Digital radio system, providing IV&V on behalf of the county for the installation of Motorola radio equipment. Eliminated quality issues inspecting microwave dish installations at 22 sites for first responders. Eradicated project discrepancies by conducting path walks to locate potential interference issues between sites. Minimized project downtime by testing systems prior to launch for corrective action planning.

Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer/Technical Project Manager 11/2003 - 08/2004 LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Supported the Maryland Statewide Wireless Interoperability Requirements and Proof of Concept while serving as consultant. Ensured optimal contract compliance to eliminate liabilities by confirming system designs, including test equipment, power density and power meter, spectrum analyzer, and pilot scanner. Planned/coordinated and drove testing proficiencies, including CW, benchmark, and optimization.

Diminished workflow stoppage by conducting RF and fiber testing, reporting, and troubleshooting.

Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer/Technical Project Manager 11/2003 - 08/2004 LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Consulted for the Design of the Maryland/DC GSM network for T-Mobile, leveraging data analysis and processing tools including Odyssey Planning Tools and systems to support project requirements.

Determined ideal antenna type for submitted site acquisition candidate sites by evaluating data. Designed expansion site for integration into existing system utilizing the Odyssey Planning and Aircom Propagation tool. Supported positive case outcomes by testifying as Radio Frequency Expert witness at zoning hearings.

Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer/Technical Project Manager 09/2000 - 12/2001 LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Served as Voicestream Consultant for the Design of the Philadelphia, Delaware & New Jersey GSM system. Utilized data analysis and processing tools including Odyssey planning tools and systems to execute timely project fulfillment. Evaluated data to determine ideal antenna type for submitted site acquisition candidate sites. Designed expansion site for integration into existing system using the Odyssey Planning tool. Testified as Radio Frequency Expert witness at zoning hearings. Optimized areas with trouble and poor performing sites. Designed and optimized in-building wireless networks for T-Mobile stores and prime customer offices.

Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer/Technical Project Manager 01/2000 - 08/2000 LCSJ Corporation S: Linwood Scott

Duties: Supported the Baltimore/Washington GSM system optimization project, leveraging data analysis and processing tools including Xcalibur, Plotworx, and Odyssey planning tools and systems to complete the project on time and under budget. Evaluated data to determine ideal antenna type for submitted site acquisition candidate sites. Spearheaded 146 initial sites and 30 expansion sites. Patent Examiner (Wireless Telecommunications Group) 08/1997 - 01/2000 United States Patent & Trademark Office S: Dwayne Bost 600 Dulany Street P: 571-***-**** May contact

Alexandria, VA 22314

Duties: Executed professional, scientific, technological, and legal work involved in the examination and disposition of applications for patents in the wireless industry. Utilized advanced natural science concepts, techniques of engineering and the industrial arts for application of procedural and substantive law generally, and the statutory and case law specifically applicable to the patent examining process. Issued or rejected cellular network, wireless system and wireless technology (CDMA, TDMA and GSM) patents based on technical merit of the invention.

Consultant, Advanced Engineer (Communications Group) 05/1997 - 08/1997 Raytheon E-Systems S: Retired

800 International Dr. P: 410-***-**** May contact

Linthicum, MD 21090

Duties: Sustained client communications while conducting research and modifying existing plans to maintain customer satisfaction.

Provided customer with assistance regarding network complications utilizing DCC, Motorola, and EFJ base stations.

Consultant, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (Lucent Technologies) 10/1996 - 04/1997 L.C.C. International, Inc. S: Eugene Yoo

Firm Acquired February 2015 P: 703-***-**** Retired McLean, VA 22102

Duties: Served as a Lucent Technologies Consultant for the Optimization of the Sprint PCS CDMA system. Utilized data analysis and processing tools including NPAR, ALERT, Lucent Dat, Build, Label, and RFcalltrace. Executed data acquisition using the Qualcomm Mobile Diagnostic Monitor. Conducted diversity, sector, loaded and unloaded cluster tests while generating/analyzing data for frame error rates, dropped calls, soft handoffs, and pilot/burst error rate volume. Assisted with the launching of the Milwaukee, Rochester, and Buffalo Sprint PCS markets. Job Related Training

Discover 5G (IEEE/Nokia)

Proposal Writing, Shipley

Certification, FSO Management Training

Alcatel-Lucent LTE Certification Program

Business Statistics, Organizational Behavior, Finance Management, and Marketing Management Coursework, Johns Hopkins

Communication Systems, Fiber Optics, Digital Communications, Mobile Cellular Telecommunications, Microwaves I & II, Digital Signal Processing, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum, Antennas for Cellular & PCS, Introduction to CELLCAD, Introduction to Qualcomm CDMA, Link Budget Analysis, and Introduction to Field Measurement Tools Coursework, LCC Cellular Institute

Planet Propagation, Odyssey Propagation

Mapinfo

Google Earth

CDMA 850 Optimization, Fundamentals of CDMA, Design and Performance of Cellular CDMA Systems, and Cellular CDMA Performance Optimization Process Coursework, Lucent Technologies-CTSO Wireless University

RSMeans Training

4-Day GSM System Overview Coursework

3-Day Facilities Construction Estimating and Costworks Coursework Clark Construction LSBE Strategic Partnership Program SBI Green Construction CEO Executive Series, Prince George’s County Small Business Initiative Shielded Enclosures, Construction and Test, Tempest Inc. Bridging the 4G/5G Gap: Telecommunications Roadmap for Implementation (IEEE) Understanding 5G Fundamentals (IEEE/Nokia)

5G System Principles (IEEE/Nokia)

Affiliations

Board of Directors of CARTA, Inc., Former Member

Global Business Network Association (GBNA), Founding Member IEEE, Member

IEEE Communications Society-IEEE ComSoc

AFCEA, Member

Infragard, Member

SBA ICE E200 Program, Business Growth Development Member Clark Construction LSBE Strategic Partnership Program, Member Morgan State Engineering Alumni Association, Inc., Founder/Former Executive Director Maryland/District of Columbia Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC), Member Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Member

National Black Chamber of Commerce, Member

National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Member

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Member

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Member Other Information

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