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EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLERF Design EngineerCrown Castle (Alois) Columbia MdMay 2023 May 2024My responsibilities as a RF Engineer at Crown Castle were as follows:(24hr COP Reviews) & COP Reviews (Close Out Package) Verify the whole project that has been submitted by the Contractor. This would include verifying that all of the proper pics were uploaded and that the correct equipment had been installed at the right height and that the supporting documents had been uploaded correctly.CD (Construction Drawings) Reviews Verify that the CDs that were submitted were correct before moving task on to the level of approval. I would verify that right equipment was being built and that the equipment had also been verified in AMS (Crowns Software for assets) I also was responsible for the following:- Site/Pole selection & Review for new locations- Lease Exhibit Approval for 4G/5G nodes- Review and approve Candidates for 5G nodes- Updating databases and maintaining them for all approved customers-Updating database with RFDS (Site specific design)- Creating plumbing diagrams, filing E911/Regulatory- Managing and tracking all projects related issue- Review Antenna Sweep and Close out packages- Update MPE/EME report analysis for FCC regulatory filing and reporting- Review for new locations and Site selection through Google Earth, NIER Tool and Atoll prediction analysis-Having knowledge of RF theory, antenna patterns, as well as LTE/VoLTE/5G mmWV technology.- Experience with RF design for a geographic area- Antenna knowledge - experience selecting the correct antenna per design criteria- Use of propagation modeling software such as ATOLL and NEIR Tool-Exhibited knowledge on Antenna sweep criteria including but not limited to Antenna and system Return Loss, DTF, PIM testing, and RF Cabling loss to analyze Used NEIR Tool to prepare EME reports- Tools and Experience:ATOLL, Visio, MapInfo, Google Earth, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Plus manipulation) Scripting - Strong communication skills & Ability to handle multiple priorities with good time management- Experience with FAA regulatory filings- Experience with EME reports and Guidelines Signages- Experience with e911 filings- Understanding of 5G standardsIntegration Engineer Upstate NYEricssonAug 2022 May 2023As an Ericsson Integration Engineer, I worked close with the RF design group to exponentially increase demand in both 4G/5G sectors in our the Verizon network was responsible for the collection, Inventory, and division of the OEM equipment for the Verizon Cellular cites in the Up State NY Region.Gained experience with the Integration/commissioning/Configuration of the eNode B equipment. As well as the installation/commissioning/integration of the Routers and BBs (Radios) that support the technologies: UTMS, CDMA, GSM, LTE, and Anchor 5g. as well as the following Frequencies: 2100, 1900, 600, 700, N600, 2500, 5G (NR 2500)To get the sites on air I was responsible for commissioning the IXREs and BB (radios) Make fiber terminations according to port assignments and configure the Alarms. To preview a snapshot of the Cell Sites configuration, I would take note of the RFDS which would give me a detailed overview of the site build.once routers and BBs are commissioned, I would test head to head with the NIC/NOCC to verify that the site is on air and can take traffic. To accomplish this, I would run various call tests with the NIC/NOCC to verify each sector.Once all work is done. I will verify the fibers by doing a test for each fiber thats associated with each BB and once the Fibers have been verified as good, I take pics of the site inside and out Before/After to verify what was done with the cabling and to verify how I left the site with all green lights. EME Field Engineer Wisconsin/Chicago/MilwaukeeGCB ServicesMay 2022 July 2022As an EME/EMF Engineer, I was responsible for conducting Cell Site Surveys for US Cellulars Wireless Cell Sites in the Mid West Region.My Duties were:- Coordinate sites for my Region and monitor the progress of each. For I had around 2 techs whom I had to train as well.- verify US Cellulars access information for their sites and make sure it was acurate and up to date.- Perform EME Site survey- Arrive on site and check in if applicable- take pics of all accesses of the site and all associated equipment- Verify signages and if needed add the appropriate signages to exposed areas- Draw out the site (on mechanical paper or CAD) and depict where all equipment is Located- Verify US Cellular antennas and sectors.- Take EME/EMF measurements around the site and verify any Hi Exposed areas- Create COP for customerPM Manager/Center Engineer
MD Verizon (Artech)Jan 2019 July 2021As a Detail/Center Engineer, I was responsible for implementing and managing a process that identifies Vendor requirements and reviews those requirements to determine the level of compliance and to identify gaps and areas for improvement.Coordinate and conduct facility and program compliance assessments to identify root causes and short and long-term corrective actions as necessary. Track corrective actions are made and completed timely.Identify vendor performance improvement projects and participate with cross functional resources to complete projects and mitigate risks to incorporate current practices and the latest technologies. Conduct vendor regulation reviews for applicability to Verizon and coordinate with other team members and stakeholders to determine if a regulation impacts the business and act as a representative with government agencies in vendor matters affecting the company. Develop communications and compliance implementation strategies for new regulations applicable to Verizon.Develop, update and implement vendor programs, policies, and procedures. Manage vendor, expenses and budgets.Act as Center Support of all Construction and Integration Teams within Verizon's Network of Trusted vendors. This position was a Hybrid position that required me from time to time to work, both at home and on the road.ERICSSON (GCB)
California (Northern)Oct 2017- Oct 2018As a RF Engineer III, my goals were to Supervise teams in the decommissioning, swapping, installation, troubleshooting and commissioning of RBS products such as Ericsson RBS 6000 & 2000 Series equipment. While also providing the following: Provide continual leadership and direction to the team as well as project planning and project execution Integrate Cellular Base Stations with Peripheral equipment (Nokia Air scale for example) Implement company processes, ensure the team follows the appropriate Installation/Integration/Test & Turn-up checklists, perform quality audit once work is complete and submit Closeout Packages (COP) Perform site walks to determine installation scope and required equipment and material and create Method of Procedure (MOP) when needed Perform PIM, DTP, DTF and OTDR sweeps Conduct RF training and safety instructions to the team in the field Performed RRU/SWAPPOUT and the upgrade of antennas from the air 21 to the air 32 as well as the integration processDisplayed Strong leadership, management and organizational skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills from the begging of the project through the end of the VSW sweeps and turn over to customer.Veterans Affairs (Eliason)Washington, DCSeptember 2017 October 2017Responsible for merging the Customer's PBX system with the new implemented VOIP Network. conducted a survey of existing infrastructure and Network devices so that my team could better approach the task of merging the two separate networks onto one medium all while preventing as much downtime as possible. our goal was to make this transition a seamless one for the end users. responsible for Deploying CISCO's various routers/switches to the VA users throughout the US VA facilities as part of the UC upgrade project, as well as integrate the new Voice Network with the user's existing PBX Network. Conduct daily Conferences by way of WebEx and conference bridges to discuss the developments and any changes that occurred on the project. Provided detailed Spreadsheets in Excel format to outline pertinent information in regards to the current project, and updated the Excel spreadsheet on a daily basis as changes occurred. Provide customer services to end users and assist the end user with any issues that needed troubleshooting in order to address the issue of the end users Device (whether it be Hard device or Soft) to ensure maximum up time and to keep work stoppage to as minimal as possible. *I had to acquire a PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE to work on this project.UC Deployment CoordinatorVARIOUS - Rockville, MDSeptember 2016 to June 2017Responsible for supporting over 2500 NCI/NIH users while upgrading they're unified communications equipment. Was responsible for Deploying the CISCO CP-8865 to NCI users on the NIH campus as part of the UC upgrade project, as well as integrated the system with the user's existing Network. Was responsible for cable management by making sure we Routed RJ45 Ethernet cables to support the location of the new devices, while maintaining a tidy workspace for the users. Scheduled moves and upgrades with Multiple departments within the NIH organization. Provided Tier 2 support for Exelon Systems, all operational issues within a voice network on CUCM 8.6 and 10.5. Provided SBC support via Acme Oracle and Skype for Business administrative support. Configured and deployed voice and data solutions Also provided Desk- side support by addressing any issues that the users had with their PC's or other peripheral devices. I managed the user's problems with Service Now Ticketing System. Was responsible for Imaging PC's and performing patches and upgrades throughout the Network. RF EngineerGCB Services LLC - Fairfax, VAAugust 2015 to August 2016Derived RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks Develop and installed RF/microwave circuits and Microwave Point to Point radio linking: conduct sight surveys of landscape pre -installation and post-installation; Test and Turn-Up, Bring new sites on air (Go -Live), components and MMICs Characterize and analyze full radio performance and Production of Wi-Fi. Make changes and upgrades to Base Stations such as the Nokia/Siemens Flexi BTS by way of Nokia Site management software and ATOLL 3.1.0 Optimization software. Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF avionics components and systems in attempt to fully optimize the Network and provide maximum capacity through various measures such as evaluating High call drop areas, Handover Latency; this information is gathered though Drive testing predetermined routs. Conduct Rooftop surveys to ensure that safety measures set by the FCC were met and in place.Network Support SpecialistInovalon - Bowie, MDMarch 2014 to August 2015Provided support to 3000 users within 120 locations in end user support; Supported Active Directory adjustments via exchange server; Administrative support for Cisco Unity Express, and general trouble shooting with Windows XP and Windows 7 enterprise. Effective communicator, adaptable to change and stressful situations; Demonstrated ability to apply sound knowledge to diverse applications; Provided tier 2 supports for PC, Apple, and server applications. Diagnosed hardware issues, and RMA parts to complete repairs or arrange with 3rd party vendors as appropriate. Resolved problems escalated from Tier 1 help desk support. Interacted with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service as well as identify and correct core problems. Worked remotely to assist users out in the field with VMware software. Assisted other network teams with field-related diagnosis and support by simulating or recreating user problems to resolve technical issues. Lead Technical Support SpecialistCommunicare Health SystemsSeptember 2012 to February 2014Network Management: Tested program upgrade compatibility during network integration. Evaluated system potential. Resolved small and large network related issues through various troubleshooting techniques. Installed, configured, and tested Cisco routers (i.e., Cisco 3700 and 3800; 4500; series access switches; Cisco 4400 wireless controller and WCS; Cisco Nexus 7K; OSPF routing; Cisco CSS / ACE; F5 LTM); and Aruba access points. Managed control of both physically connected and wirelessly connected AP's. Deployed ARUBA AP's wireless units by way of conducting a site survey with the use of Air Magnet and configuring each AP unit through the switch for the installation process. Conducted numerous service training seminars for client employees. Evaluated, recommended and supported expansion enhancements by analyzing workload capacity, performance monitoring and problem identification. Systems Management: Provided management and problem resolution for computer systems. Achieved computer system objectives by gathering pertinent technical hardware requirements data. Identified and evaluated options. Recommended a course of action. Confirmed program objectives and specifications by testing new programs. Compared programs with established standards; made modifications. Improved existing programs in line with specifications and objectives. Communicated proposed changes and recommendations. Evaluated and tested vendor software compatibility with existing hardware and programs. Tested and deployed software and hardware to production from command line. Established hardware connections. Increased end user utilization through training. Interpreted departmental procedures during Q&A sessions. Documented procedures in a manual for end users. Ensured the confidentiality of client operational and proprietary information. Troubleshoot Users devices remotely by way VMware and Citrix applications.InternshipAnne Arundel Community ColJanuary 2012 to September 2012Completed 99% of first tier support trouble tickets with first attempt. Installed and configured over 275 new desktop systems. Installed and configured Cisco Unified Communication Manager 7.x-9.x Deployed and configured Cisco IP phones/Call Manager; Expressed solutions to meet client expectations Performed Moves, Adds and Changes in CUCM; Segmented traffic using voice and data VLANs on Cisco 3750v2 switches at corporate and remote locations for extending DHCP and DNS services to registered Cisco IP phones Installed and configured Cisco routers and switches for the purpose of voice solutions Configured and installed Cisco IP phones as per client's expectations including hunt groups and scheduling Installed wireless communications via Cisco Access Points AP541 Configured and installed overhead paging via Cisco and third party applications Followed patch scheduling for routers and switch physical connectivity, along with analog punch downs off the 66 and the 110 block from the Telco provider Field OPS RF Eng. IISprint NextelJanuary 2008 to December 2010Managed two networks (Sprint's CDMA/Nextel's Iden). Performed preventative maintenance, outage restoration, in-depth network system troubleshooting, analysis, and logged maintenance and performance testing. Troubleshooting remotely through use of Citrix applications. Installed and commissioned additional wireless-based equipment such as indoor antenna systems and nodes; ensuring system uptime. Serviced emergency mobile generator deployment (towing); 24 hr. on call rotations; T1 testing and troubleshooting. Utilized Remedy software to manage tickets. Managed asset inventory, (SOX Project) new deployments and managed Microwave alignments from site to site for temporary T1 capability. T-MobileRF Eng. / Construction Mgr.Radio FrequencyNovember 2005 to January 2008Tmobile.com was required to remain aware of current Telecom and Wireless Industry standards, trends and updates. Achieved various certifications attesting to skills set and technical aptitude. Supervised Field Technicians while managing preventative maintenance and outage restoration teams. Collaborated with signal optimization and E911 drive testing. Managed in-depth network system troubleshooting analysis and performance testing of BTS. Managed and installed indoor/outdoor antenna systems for extended coverage for our Big Commercial and Federal customers. Installed and commissioned additional transmission equipment (TMA and CCI Boosters); ensuring system uptime. Serviced emergency mobile generator deployment (towing); 24 hr. on call rotations; T1 testing and troubleshooting. Was responsible for assessments of New Technicians and helping them to choose career paths geared toward their goals as they attempt to further their careers within the company. Managed asset inventory, microwave deployments and alignments.Site SafeEME TechnicianAugust 2004 to November 2005Conducted site surveys for wireless carriers ensuring compliance with OSHA and FCC regulations. Site Surveys included: measurement of roof top or area where antennas are located; take detailed pics of antennas and signs if any; take EME readings on the roof top or areas subject to EME; and evaluated if readings are safe enough for workers in the area. Once all the data from the site and antennas were collected, provided reports to the customer for approval communicating all non-compliance findings. Advised the customer corrective actions required for OSHA and FCC compliance. Test Technician ManagerCorvisNovember 2001 to July 2004Assisted in building one of the world's first all-optical networks by installing the Corvis Network equipment Running the SMF fibers from the span to the equipment, splicing in line amps and setting the amps to the proper power outage for optimum performance, installed OSA (Optical Spectrum Analyzer) cards and replaced them as needed, flattened out signal in the network with the use of the ASE noise source, measured distances between line amps with use of the OTDR. As a Tech manager I was responsible for training new employees and also was responsible for conducting orientation sessions for Customers new to the Corvis equipment. Under deadline, was responsible for providing troubleshooting in response to any Corvis related Issues that came about prior to turning Network over to the customer. |
