GURPREET SINGH BANWAIT
** ********* ********, ***** ****
Toronto, Ontario M9L 1E2
*********@*****.***
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EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
I am looking for an opportunity where I can work with a multi-disciplined team of engineering and technical specialists where I can efficiently use my skills and qualifications.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and communication Engineering.
• Cisco CCNA certification.
• Previous co-op training and experience in electrical engineering within telecommunications industry.
• Knowledgeable in Matlab, PLC programming, C++, MS Word, MS office, Power point, Internet, Windows, Excel.
• Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi
• Bondable
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RELEVENT SKILLS
• Support the investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of handset/terminal issues (blackberry).
• Knowledge in TS8980FTA RF conformance test system.
• Knowledgeable with POP 3, SMTP, IP, IMAP and TCPIP protocols and CDMA, WCDMA, iDEN, OTASP, Bluetooth, IP, Video Telephony UMTS. WiMX, GSM, TDMA, 3G.
• Network Planning and optimization.
• Troubleshoot congestion, network rebuild, new base station planning.
• Positive attitude, patience and understanding, dedication and commitment.
• Willing to learn and quick learner.
• Proven impersonal and communication skills.
• IP networking skills.
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EDUCATION
M.Eng – Electrical Engineering, University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario (2007 –2008)
B. Eng – Electronics and communication, I.E.T. (Institute of Engineering and Technology) Bhaddal
Ropar, Punjab, India (2003 – 2007)
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
RF NETWORK TECHNICIAN – FULL TIME (OPEN CONTRACT), TRILLIANT INCORPORATED
20 Floral parkway, Concord , ON
• Evaluate RF performance of proposed network locations
• With regional Utility crews determine feasibility of designed location in terms of pole suitability, power availability, mounting heights, etc
• Identify and make recommendation on suitable alternative mounting locations, evaluating impact on design tolerances.
• Work with network design team to address and solve process deployment issues in the field
• Assist in field diagnosis and repair of problematic components and devices by visiting their locations throughout Ontario.
• Use Trilliant test tools to assess whether a Smart Meter component or device is working and responsive and recommend or facilitate proper course of action
• Modify soft configurations in the field using Trilliant test tools
• Create component or device lists that need to be replaced, moved or otherwise altered by Utility
• Gather cellular tower RF signal strengths as read by the collectors and by a mobile radio to assist in diagnosing problematic collectors, repeaters and any pertinent component or device
• Monitor the Smart Meter Collectors to confirm the problems have been resolved and record resolution
WIRELESS TECHNICIAN – FULL TIME (CONTRACT), FLEXTRONICS
213 Harry walker parkway south, Newmarket, ON (Sep2009-March2010)
• Operate, calibrate and maintain the testing equipment and tools
• Assemble and troubleshoot blackberry cell phones.
• Perform RF and audio testing on cell phones.
• Remove Operating system and data before repair.
• Debugging different problems and errors using RIM manuals.
• Troubleshooting RF problems and problems with camera, headphone, touch screen, microphone, and other keys not working in case phone fails the test.
RECORD TECHNICIAN – FULL TIME, Filebank professional services
488 Carlingview drive, Toronto, ON (Sep2008-August2009)
• Maintenance of the customers records on the software.
• Pick the orders sent in by customers physically and set their status out on the system.
ELECTRONICS TESTING TECHNOLOGIST – PART TIME, ERICSSON
Chandigarh, India (Jan 2006 – June 2007)
• Bluetooth testing: - Regulatory testing to the applicable standard (GSM) for Bluetooth products including radio, Electromagnetic spectrum, safety and environmental testing.
• Telecom testing: - Acoustic performance testing, digital and optical testing.
• Radio testing: - Testing of cell phones for radio spectrum, EMC and safety.
WIRELESS ENGINEER TRAINEE, Bharti Tele Ventures Ltd
Punjab, India (6 month co-op 2006)
• Testing the various cell sites for their coverage.
• Commissioning, integrating, System verification and troubleshooting, Upgradation and maintenance of base stations.
• Commissioning on Ericsson RBS equipment for a GSM network.
• Planning for the placing of new base station at the right place, considering all criteria’s.
• Laying down the fiber lines and splicing it when required.
• Performing drivers test and collect RF data to figure out the need of new base station.
• Prepare the report of daily activities.
NETWORK ANALYST TRAINEE, Bharti Tele Ventures Ltd
Punjab, India (1 month co-op 2005)
• Configuring Router and switches using IOS.
• Work as Technical HelpDesk function including 24/7 emergency on-call support. Carry responsibility of Technical Analysist & Technical contact Point. Understand and work to achieve ECC trouble ticket performance. Coordinate actions and investigation of technical Issues between Customer, regional care management, tier2/tier3/ Product Line support teams.
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PROJECTS
Automation of electrical devices using DTMF telephone July2006-Dec2006
• Switching electrical devices ON and OFF inside the company or house using a mobile.
• Programmed the ringer circuit to pick up phone after some particular time.
• Solder the circuit components on the PCB.
Digital signal processing Sep2007- Dec2007
• Design and implemented High pass, Low pass, Band pass, Band stop, IIR and FIR filters.
• Implemented digital signal processing techniques for signal reception and improved signal to noise ratio.
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VOLUNTEER WORK
• Worked for student association Volunteer International Students Association (VISA).
• Worked for walk safe.
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HOBBIES
• Dirt biking, driving, reading technical books.
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REFERENCES
Available upon request