Wireless systems engineer

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Jean R. Alphonse

SYSTEMS ENGINEER / ARCHITECT/ MANAGER IN THE WIRELESS / TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

Possesses 20+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including 15 years participating in mobility standards related groups and industry consortia to publish multiple standards in support of the market initiative for CDMA implementation in the US and Asia. Exhibits an outstanding work ethic, ability to complete assigned projects on schedule, and commitment to ensuring company needs are met. Applies superior analytical and problem solving skills to devise creative solutions to complex issues. Is knowledgeable regarding 3GPP and 3GPP2 based Layer 2 and 3 protocols. Maintains a large network of industry contacts. Bilingual: English/French. Areas of expertise include:

 Strategic Planning  Research  Electrical Engineering  Team Building/Facilitation

 Forecasting  Product Development  Java Development/Methodologies  Training/Development

 Goal Setting  Expense Control  Client Relations  Conflict Resolution

Highlights

• Provided leadership and guidance to the TIA TR45.5 and 3GPP2 TSG-C committees throughout a difficult and contentious time, successfully bringing parties together and building consensus through a united front.

• Developed, coordinated, and presented technical contributions for standards groups nationally.

• Conducted feasibility studies on new technology and product concepts.

• Executed a technical analysis of different vendors of enhanced 911/position location technology Phase 2 requirements, such as network-based or handset-based; selected the Snaptrack system, which fulfilled all test plan requirements and surpassed performance expectations.

• Assessed responses on an advanced location RFI and feasibility study on location for E911 and utilized the system to deploy a set of commercial applications; recommended how location services could be used to produce profits from sensitive billing and concierge services.

• Compiled and utilized hourly/daily service measurement data to optimize a network while reducing lost calls and ineffective attempts.

Experience

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Chairman of TR45.5 North American Digital Cellular Standards Committee, 1996-2007

• Operated within guidelines and procedures designed to facilitate open discussion and avoid anti-trust litigation.

• Led a group of marketplace competitors, including equipment manufacturers and service providers, to transform a potentially conflicting position to a consensus position that may be published as an American national standard.

• Played a key role in expediting the process by obtaining consensus on critical issues from non-CDMA supporters.

• Accelerated the publishing of approved documents. Instilled discipline in voting requirements and compliance with TIA procedures.

• Promoted IS95, CDMA2000 to the international community.

Chairman of 3GPP2 TSG-C Committee, 1998-2002

• Guided a group of marketplace competitors, including equipment manufacturers and service providers, to transform a potentially conflicting position to a consensus position.

CDG System Test Group Participant, 1991-1999

• Developed a standard CMDA network acceptance test plan that defined the test objectives and analysis of key features.

• Participated in industry meetings of CTIA Operational Performance and Test Description to define a set of common test procedures for CDMA.

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES

Systems Engineer/Member of Technical Staff, 2000-2006

• Participated in activities with standards bodies to present and promote adoption of CDMA technology.

• Shepherded 3GPP2 specifications through the TIA ballot process and publication.

• Assisted in ITU WP8F and initiated technical updates in both committees prior to deadline, working with the TIA Secretariat.

• Contributed to the creation of WGs, focusing on the development and specification of user services and signaling protocols.

• Participated in IEEE 802.20 in support of Flarion Systems based technology.

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Experience, Continued

AMERITECH CELLULAR SERVICES/GTE/VERIZON WIRELESS

Director of Advanced Wireless Technology, 1998-2000

• Defined technology direction by analyzing advanced issues, champion concepts, and future products’ services in CDMA, such as over the air provisioning, third-generation technology (W-CDMA), and competitive system (GSM).

• Represented wireline/wireless issues in CALEA E911 meetings.

• Facilitated GPS/assisted GPS team meetings to document and finalize a plan for testing GPS capabilities on any CDMA network.

• Participated on a GPS trial team that validated GPS technology in a CDMA system; provided input to legal regarding comments to the FCC on expediting the decision with respect to a handset-based solution.

Assistant Director of Wireless Technology Development, 1996-1998

• Participated in CDMA field testing during trials and Chicago system deployment.

• Offered recommendations on CDMA training for the markets.

Manager of Science and Technology, 1992-1996

• Served as a North American Digital Cellular Standards Representative for Ameritech in TIA TR45.5 meetings. Prepared meeting summaries on critical issues. Presented Ameritech’s point of view in standards meetings and solicited support for Ameritech positions.

• Collaborated with marketing and engineering on feature development and decisions made during the standards process that may have impacted their strategies.

• Provided technical assessments of standards proposals and features developed in the standards arena.

• Supported the strategy plan with features related to CDMA and TDMA.

Task Group Chairman of Intersystem Operations, 1992-1995

• Discussed and prepared contributions to other TIA subcommittees to support roaming between different CDMA systems as it pertained to analog features, handoff functionalities, and A+ interfaces.

• Attended TR45.2 (Intersystem Operations) on a bimonthly basis to ensure interoperability with analog, CDMA, and PCS.

Manager of RF Research and Development, 1992-1993

• Participated in CDMA core test team and brass board testing in San Diego to define procedures.

• Wrote multiple test sets and coverage tests for building penetration, macro cell, and other purposes.

Senior System Performance Engineer, 1991-1992

• Trained and supervised three other system performance engineers engaged in evaluating and improving areas of poor coverage by identifying system performance problems (dropped calls, static, interference); reporting problems to appropriate engineers; resolving customer service issues; and implementing solutions.

• Generated new cell site translations and neighbor lists in support of regional build program activity. Developed a troubleshooting document that was incorporated into system performance guidelines. Created maps for network optimization and planning. Executed special engineering studies.

• Established AMCI wireless labs, including reviewing bids for, procuring, and receiving equipment as well as completing vendor training on each one.

Assistant Manager of System Performance, 1988-1991

• Investigated poor/weak service areas reported by cellular users. Maintained lost calls in the Chicago-Indiana-Wisconsin markets at less than 3%.

• Partnered with RF design to correct cellular interference by running PLMS and voice channel selection activities through antenna change-outs, threshold adjustments, and power scaling

• Integrated multiple cell sites within the Ameritech system.

• Participated in continuing learning opportunities regarding all new technology related to the AUTOPLEX 1000, which enhanced and advanced cellular service capabilities.

Previously employed by Motorola Inc. as a Test Equipment Engineer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Concentration in Communication Systems, University of Illinois at Chicago

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