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Street Address -108 Brighthurst Drive PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLERaleigh, NC Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYWireless Telecommunications professional with expertise in the deployment of equipment and network upgrades. Ability to successfully manage and coordinate timely, cost-effective completion of projects. Effective as a troubleshooter and problem solver in high pressure customer environments.CERTIFICATIONSGeneral Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) 2019Passed Element 1 and Element 3 exams with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) 2015Completed required PDUs and passed the final exam with the Project Management Institute (PMI)WORK EXPERIENCETELECOM TECH SERVICES Alpharetta, GA 2023 - 2024Wi-Fi Networking Engineer contracted by AT&T to support the USPS Network RefreshProject support for larger Processing and Distribution facilities to medium Retail and Delivery officesEnhanced Wi-Fi environments to increase coverage density and efficacy using provided KPI targetsUpgraded the WLAN and led the cutover process from the existing to the configured replacementIntegrated the Wireless Controller and WAPs ensuring all switching and device architecture was satisfactory or upgraded to match the networking demands of the new coverage schemeUtilized the EKAHAU tool to design and implement a high-performing Wi-Fi networkProvided remote technical support for Juniper Mist, Cisco Meraki and HPE Aruba cloud-based network managed installations and cutovers from Cisco CatalystDUKE ENERGY PROGRESS / ELIASSEN GROUP Raleigh, NC 2022Telecom Engineer with Duke Energy Telecom Delivery ServicesProvided Microwave and Cambium network design and turn up as part of an Agile Engineering teamReviewed CenturyLink circuits to be migrated, fiber path availability and RF/wireless propagationFinalized Link Planner design based on Point-to-MultiPoint (PMP) or Point-to-Point (PTP) microwave shot, antenna/dish size/gain, pole height, interference and availability/power/throughputGenerated Cambium PMP450i or PTP670 parameters with site/microwave/RF info, IPs, etc.Processed engineering job packages consisting of;oInstallation instructions for Field work such as pole Latitude/Longitude and Antenna AzimuthoDetailed parts / equipment lists for project material ordered in MaximooVisio pole drawing, network and rack diagrams with shelf layouts and DC circuit breakersAPEX SYSTEMS / PERATON Raleigh, NC, Regional Offices 2020 - 2022Wireless Network Engineer on the United States Postal Service Network Refresh projectConducted USPS site surveys using the Network Discovery and Access Point (AP) predictive modelCompleted site design and upgrade to Cisco Switches, Wireless LAN Controllers and WAPsPrepared the Bill of Material (BOM) ensuring all equipment and parts are on site for the installationSent IPAM requests for new IP Addresses, Hostnames, and required subnets from the WAN vendorCreated deployment plan/schedule along with Service Now for the cutover from legacy to new network equipment with USPS Site contacts, management team and low-voltage cabling contractorsTraveled to site, installed new core/access switches, migrated LAN devices and turned up new WAPsCorrected any switch, WLC or WAP configuration issues or end-user network connectivity problemsExecuted EKAHAU side kick walk test to analyze the Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz RF signal coverageUpdated the Cisco Prime Infrastructure database and map with the new 802.11 WLAN designCandidate's Name PAGE TWOLONGENT Raleigh, NC 2018-2019Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Project Manager - Maintenance & Monitoring EngineerManaged some of the companys DAS and Small Cell projects using Insighthly CRM software to enhance both the Public Safety and/or commercial wireless networks service at a customer facilityContributed to the quoting and bidding process to develop subcontractors Scope of Work (SOW)Optimized iBwave designs/adjusted the Bi-Directional Amplifier, repeater, donor/service antennasTested coax cables, checked frequency and decibel levels with an Anritsu Spectrum AnalyzerPerformed a site walk with an RF scanner using Solutelia WiND software to verify signal coverageMonitored the customers DAS with a C Squared network monitoring system to diagnose issuesCHARTER COMMUNICATIONS / THE SELECT GROUP Raleigh, NC 2017-2018Advanced Wireless Solutions (AWS) Project ManagerSupported the Spectrum Community Solutions and Enterprise networks Wi-Fi upgrade projectsOversaw projects through its entire lifecycle utilizing the Time Matters and Salesforce Software toolsDeveloped the Statement of Work (SOW) used to implement and drive the project;oConfirmed the design engineers Centralized or Distributed wireless solutionoReviewed the Access Points on the WAP Layout and equipment in the Bill of Material (BOM)oVerified that the fiber internet circuit, IP Addresses, or coax cable modems were availableoPartnered with Field Operations to align the Managed Wi-Fi Installation and ActivationoCreated network access SSIDs and authentication credentials for the customersNC STATE UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC 2015-2017Network Transition Specialist for the ComTech department.Participated in the campus Building Rewire Project involving MDF and IDF Telecom room upgradesHeaded building site walks transitioning the LAN devices such as Cisco Wireless Access Points, Personal Computers and VoIP phones to a temporary or new CAT6A network infrastructureResolved switch configs/VLANs, TIA 568B cabling and end-user device connectivity problemsCoordinated the network devices transition phase and updated the University iTRACS databaseNotified project stakeholders and building occupants on the rewire status including start and completion dates, attentive to sensitive work areas/locations or specialized network equipmentSPRINT / CREOSPAN Schaumburg, IL, Corporate Headquarters 2014Project Manager on the 2.5 GHz spectrum expansion projectTracked the progress of the cell sites from construction through On-Air status utilizing SiterraInterfaced with Alcatel-Lucent ensuring site alarms were cleared and drive test results passedAVION SYSTEMS Alpharetta, GA, Corporate Headquarters 2012 - 2013Project Manager on the T-Mobile Modernization projectUpgraded cell sites to provide 4G-LTE technology and enhance the 3G-UMTS serviceManaged the Avion field engineers and technicians installing, testing, and integrating the Ericsson Radio Base Stations (RBS) into the T-Mobile wireless networkERICSSON / NORTEL NETWORKS Research Triangle Park, NC 2000 2010Site Team Leader / Field Engineer-TechnicianInstalled-Commissioned-Integrated wireless network equipment for telecom projects involvingoCDMA Metro Cells, EVDO upgrades and Acceptance Test Performance (ATP) at cell sitesoMobile Telephone Switch Office (MTSO) DMS100 Switch frames like SPME, ENET and LIMoHeaded Nextels broadband trial market launching Flarion Radio Router-Base Stations utilizing FLASH-OFDM technology to streamline high-speed wireless internet accessoGSM Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and Base Station Controllers (BSC)Candidate's Name PAGE THREEEDUCATIONPURDUE UNIVERSITY West Lafayette, INBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology 1992Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology 1990MILITARY SERVICEUNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1983 1989Honorably Discharged after successful service as an Air Cargo Specialist |
