Field Technician Dc Power

MATTHEW CARNEY

*********@*****.*** **** Dodge Rd

541-***-**** White City OR 97503

Summary

Field Technician specializing in Wireless Networks, and Electronic / Electrical equipment to include:

Radio Equipment, Microwave, Transport (Ethernet / Telephony), Routers, Switches, AC and DC Power Distribution (Rectifiers / Converters), Servers, Battery Systems, Generators, Transfer Switches, Alarm Control Units, Network Design, RF propagation, Antenna Systems, Remote Control Systems, Alternate Powered Cell Sites using Solar, Generators and Batteries.

Also fluent with a wide range of protocols such as TCP/IP / SNMP / RS-232 Serial / RS-485 Modbus.

Write programs to automate, configure, or diagnose different points of the network remotely, to save man hours and mistakes.

Work unsupervised, driving to remote locations 100+ miles daily to service and repair Cell Sites or assist other technicians. Clean driving record, no accidents, or tickets in 20 + years. Also deploy and operate Snowcats, ATV’s, snowmobiles working in severe weather conditions night or day.

Provide remote technical assistance to other field technicians who are having complex system problems.

Have worked through the evolution and progression of Wireless Technologies from Analog through 5G beginning in 1996.

Skills

In depth Electronic / Electrical knowledge and theory

High proficiency with Test Equipment and Software programs

Complex System troubleshooting and analysis

Software programming

Multitasking and Prioritization

High level of proficiency with Desktops, Laptops, Mobile Devices, and applications

Project Management

Data Analysis

Customer Relations

Creative out of the box problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Experience

Engineer III, Network Operations, 04/2006 present

Verizon Wireless, Southern Oregon

Perform remote diagnosis of system operational issues related to radio, network, transport, microwave, ancillary equipment, and customer complaints over a large geographical area. Utilizing an array of software tools including Web Servers, Shell Terminals, Java, Unix, Data Bases, and vendor specific programs. Isolate and repair local faults with test equipment such as Base Station Analyzers, Network Testers, Multimeter's, Spectrum Analyzers, Fiber / Transmission line Analyzers, Battery Testers, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, and Laptops.

Write software programs for network configuration, control, automation, and diagnostics.

Resolve IPv4/IPv6 Routing, VLAN, MPLS, and other network transport configuration issues.

Install and repair fiber, ethernet, DC power, low voltage cabling, ancillary equipment, etc...

Configure hardware devices and software settings to optimize network performance.

Train new and existing team members on new systems or procedures, called upon to be the SME (Subject Matter Expert) on complex devices or systems.

On call 24/7 for any major outages responding to a Central/Southern Oregon region.

Deploy, configure, and maintain temporary cells or generators due to emergencies from fire or weather.

Create procedures for testing, installing, or maintaining Network equipment and write technical documentation to support those procedures.

Locate and eliminate radio interference from internal or external sources using Spectrum Analyzers, PIM testers, and triangulation.

Interface with customers to identify and correct problems with Network or other complaints.

Complete post-installation tests, to ensure equipment meets or exceeds design expectations.

Cell Site Technician, 01/2004 – 04/2006

Sprint PCS San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco Market covered from Palo Alto to Novato (300+ wireless sites, Lucent Modcell 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 full versions and compacts V.1 and V.2). I was the lead Night Technician whose responsibilities included troubleshooting and correcting many different service effecting problems, performing scheduled maintenance tasks, and ensuring that all applicable modifications are performed. I have completed carrier reductions and additions, as well as 1xEV-DO installations on all Modcell versions and the upgrades (URCm controllers and CBR upgrades) necessary to use 1xEVDO on Sprints network. Since my career at Lucent I have expanded my knowledge in the wireless field. I am now proficient at running coax and connectorizing mainlines as well as jumpers, sweeping cables to find defects i.e. return loss and Distance to fault testing. I have also learned how to use remote User Interfaces via Sprint’s air card such as Control and Display pages, Craft Shell, and Recent-Change-Verify. I can provide a high level of proficiency for performing new options in the Remote Maintenance Terminal (RMT). For example Mod 4.0 offline and online power calibrations, configuring CSU/ATM parameters as well as configuring designated CDM’s for 1xEV-DO. I have the necessary skills in order to troubleshoot T-1 problems utilizing a T-Bird and Sprint’s remote monitoring software REACT. I can run significant projects to completion with little or no direct supervision such as observing 200+ Mini cell to Modcell 4.0 conversions. Promoted to Senior level technician 8/2005

Communications Service Technician, 12/2002 – 1/2004

Mauldin Dorfmier Constructions San Francisco, CA

Responsible for the installation of CDMA wireless equipment and growth additions in order to provide wireless/cellular coverage throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area.

Installed, tested, troubleshot, and integrated Lucent's latest technology. This included state of the art CDMA Modcell’s and Distributed Base Stations. Tested and integrated Lucent equipment working directly with switching centers of major wireless providers such as Sprint, Verizon and Metro PCS. I also have extensive experience performing central office equipment installations on. local, toll, and DSL for SBC, AT&T, Covad, Winstar, and Northpoint. I have performed extensive work on Lucent Series II, and Mini cells.

Communications Service Technician, 7/1998 – 12/2002

Lucent Technologies Pleasanton, CA

Responsible for the installation of CDMA wireless equipment and growth additions in order to provide wireless/cellular coverage throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area.

Installed, tested, troubleshot, and integrated Lucent's latest technology. This included state of the art CDMA Modcell’s and Distributed Base Stations. Tested and integrated Lucent equipment working directly with switching centers of major wireless providers such as ATT, Sprint, Verizon and Metro PCS. I also have extensive experience performing central office equipment installations on local, toll, and DSL for SBC, AT&T, Covad, Winstar, and Northpoint. I have performed extensive work on Lucent 5E Switches, Lucent Series II, and Lucent Mod, Mini and Micro cells.

Forklift Operator, 4/1997 – 4/1998

Caliber Logistics (HP and Sun Microsystems) Oakland and Fremont, CA

Responsible for the shipment, receipt, and inventory of high-end computer assemblies. Expedited material on a nationwide basis.

Education and Training

National Training Institute, Oakland, CA 6/1998

Certification of completion in telecommunication technology and basic electricity. This included 256 hours of hands-on applications of telecommunication equipment

Accomplishments

Collaborated to build a program that built the entire LTE network for the states of Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Alaska and trained all the technicians on the software along with providing documentation.

Part of the Nationwide team to provide support for complex Network issues that regions were unable to solve.

Helped to Design and built the original Microwave backbone for CDMA conversion in Oregon when Verizon team failed, completing the project under budget and ahead of schedule.

Took lead in uninstalling old 1G, 2G and 3G network Equipment and the end of its life to save the Company Contractor Costs Including working in Live Power Distribution Equipement

Have taken many CPR, First Aid, Health and Safety, Driving and Technical Classes over the last 28 years

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