RF Microwave Technician

Peter Kapetanic

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Morgan Hill, Ca 95037

408-***-**** **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain following position: RF or Microwave Test Technician.

SUMMARY

More than 30 years experience in Microwave/RF Measurement Product test and

development. Involved in all 4 generations of Anritsu Vector Network Analyzer

products, with emphasis on Analog, RF, and Microwave Hardware. Extensive “handson”

experience using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, and other

RF and Microwave test equipment to troubleshoot system and module level problems.

Assembled/tested/troubleshot Millimeter Wave cal kits and VNA frequency extension

modules. Co-Managed, coached, and mentored design team efforts for recent generation

VNA bench-top products. Engaged in system level definition and module level design on

previous generations of VNA products. Evaluated performance and functionality of VNA

system designs, identified “short comings”, then proposed and implemented

improvements providing solutions to customer measurement problems.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

PROVEN TROUBLSHOOTING SKILLS

Strong technical knowledge in testing of Microwave, RF and Analog circuits.

In depth ability to read and comprehend schematics and block diagrams.

Keen ability to understand, analyze and draw conclusions from test results.

Strong understanding of Vector Network Analyzer Calibration techniques.

Experienced in determining "Measurement Uncertainty" with VNA

measurements.

Excellent ability to work independently and in a team.

Capable of identifying, quantifying and resolving system and module level

problems.

Skilled in use of measurement products needed to troubleshoot Millimeter,

Microwave and RF circuitry (i.e. Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers,

Power Meters, Noise Figure Meters, Oscilloscopes, Synthesizers, etc).

Can prepare data presentations using Excel, Word and PowerPoint software

program.

Excellent soldering and de-soldering skills.

Can work under a microscope for "tuning" or repair of circuits.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Managed a small group of engineers to design the Microwave and RF architecture

for “State of the Art” VNA measurement systems.

Worked with Analog, RF, Microwave and Mechanical engineers to define

relevant project design tasks, and schedules.

Peter Kapetanic

408-***-**** **********@*****.***

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Professional Experience

OML Inc, Morgan Hill CA 07/05/2011 to 01/06/2012

Manufacturing Technician

Anritsu Co, Morgan Hill CA 09/1977 to 03/2010

Electronic Engineer, Co-Project Manager

VNA Related Patents, Inventor or Co-Inventor:

5,019,790: Method for eliminating subharmonic false locking in sampler and frequency

multiplier based source locking systems.

5,059,915: Vector network analyzer RF pulse profiling method and apparatus.

5,113,094: Method and apparatus for increasing the high frequency sensitivity response

of a sampler frequency converter.

5,832,369: Microwave receiver configured to provide non-referenced distance

measurements along with signal magnitude measurements.

6,163,223: High performance dual mode multiple source/local oscillator module.

6,292,000: Process for harmonic measurement with enhanced phase accuracy.

6,316,945: Process for harmonic measurement accuracy enhancement.

6,396,287: Process for measuring output harmonic relative to output fundamental with

enhanced accuracy.

6,529,844: Vector network measurement system.

6,714,898: Flexible noise figure measurement apparatus.

EDUCATION

BSEE UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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