Objective
To obtain a challenging, responsible position in a company where my experience, accomplishments, and proficiency will allow me the opportunity for growth.
Qualifications
Six years experience with a wide variety of digital, analog and microwave communications equipment. A creative and detailed professional who excels at troubleshooting.
A successful communications lead and highly self–motivated team player who works well both independently and with others. Proficient at multi-tasking and possesses
a special talent for learning at a fast pace.
Proficient in
the use of the following tools:
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Spectrum analyzers, T-BERD
network analyzer, oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-meters,
watt meters, dummy loads, test phones including
Ericsson TEMS
(Test Mobile Station), hydraulic & hand crimpers, hammer drills,
wire wrap tools, punch down tools, RF (Radio Frequency) cable
termination tools,
scissor
lifts, bucket trucks, forklifts, and all common hand and power
tools.
Familiar with
Nokia Ultrasites GSM, Lucent TDMA, and NORTEL TDMA RBS’s, along
with the following auxiliary RBS equipment:
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Rectifiers, batteries, shelter
alarms, transcoders, NIU's (Network Interface Units), CSU/DSU's
(Channel/Data Service Units) including ADIT’s and DNX Gateways,
DSX's (Digital CROSS-connect Systems), SIAD's (Smart Integrated
Access Devices), duplexers, diplexers, manual/auto-tune and hybrid
combiners, band pass filters, TMA's (Tower Mounted Amplifiers),
LNA's (Low Noise Amplifiers), measuring couplers, and ASU's
(Antennae Sharing Units).
Software
Used:
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All Microsoft PC Operating
Systems - from DOS 4.0 thru Win XP- Apple Macintosh OS, some UNIX,
MS Word, Works, Excel, Streets & Trips, Outlook, and IE,
HyperTerminal, Ericsson OMT (Operations and Maintenance Terminal),
some Ericsson WinFIOL, and trained on Nokia Ultrasites
Commissioning Software.
Experience
05/2006 to Present (TEKsystems) Wireless Associates Anaheim, CA
Team Lead/ Microwave Technician
- Experience
working with Alcatel 6000/8000 microwave radios, NEC 18 GHz/10
GHz, and Harris Microstar and Constellation radios.
- Performed Microwave site
walks, point to point path surveys, and site planning.
- Test,
turn-up, and maintenance of T-1,T-3, and OC-3, and various
multiplexers.
- Responsible for managing the
installation of waveguide, microwave antennas, and microwave
radios/associated hardware.
§ Cross-connect into radio from network
- Position required
independence and ability to work overtime and on-call.
- Position responsible for
installing microwave radios and modems as well as 64, 56, and 48
Jack panel. Installed mini DSX and associated cross connects;
optimized transceivers and adjusted power
Experience
11/2005 to 05/2006 (TEKsystems) Cingular Wireless Irvine, CA
BTS Technician
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Audit and inventory
all field equipment (GSM, TDMA, E911, Microwave, Etc.).
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Inspect installation
of restacked Ericsson TDMA and new installed GSM equipment.
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Gather existing
network information, identify and isolate any trouble conditions
at sites.
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Perform field
inspection of contract work and prepare associated paperwork.
06/2005 to 11/2005 Telecom Network Specialists (Cingular) (TEKsystems) Montclair, CA
Team Lead/ BTS Technician
§ Installation, modifications, and maintenance of Ericsson TDMA RBS 882/884 and RBS GSM 2202/2206 equipment.
§ Supervise complete re-build and re-stack of Ericsson TDMA RBS 882/884
§ Supervise in de-installation of Nokia GSM equipment and conversion to Ericsson.
§ Convert Ericsson BTS from TDMA to GSM.
- Pre-Check of the Site,
verify the system or site status before starting any kind of
work
- Footprint Reduction & Radio
Harvest, identify the radios & cabinets that need to be
harvested
- Testing after Work
Performed, perform call test on each radio per sector
- Post-Check of the System;
enter all equipment being removed from site into the AMF
with disposition assigned to each item.
01/2005 to 06/2005 CCR Builders (T-Mobile/Cingular) Napa Valley, CA
Lead BTS Technician
§ Installation, modifications, and maintenance of Ericsson TDMA RBS 882/884 and RBS GSM 2202/2206 equipment.
§ Complete antenna system modifications.
§ Onsite Technician for loading of software for site integrations.
§ Complete construction of Ericsson 2202/2206 GSM cell sites from ground up.
§ Supervision of all RF personnel during GSM site construction.
2002 to 12/2004 Cingular Wireless / Diversified Communications Services (TEKsystems) Santa Fe Springs, CA
Lead BTS Technician
§ Testing, troubleshooting, installation, and modifications with Ericsson (2106, 2102, 2202, 2302, 2402) BTS units, including Microcells and Picocells.
§ Extensive use of OMT software for identifying faults, reprogramming, and integrating the BTS units.
§ Perform Ericsson BTS site integrations with Switch Technicians in NOC.
§ Perform TRU and CDU adds to Ericsson BTS.
§ Perform LMU surveys for E911 site completion.
§ Install and service a wide variety of microwave equipment including:
- 2.4ghz and 5.8ghz spread spectrum Adtrans Tracers, and Lynx/ Western Multiplex equipment
- 6ghz to 18ghz FCC licensed Harris Microstar’s and Constellations transporting one T1 up to three DS3’s.
- Quality Control of E911 site
locations and verification of equipment and upgrades.
§ Test and troubleshoot T1’s using a T-Berd, NIU, and CSU cards.
§ Lead technician in the complete construction of microwave paths from path engineering, installation of the dish, waveguide or cable, radio set, path alignment and patching through of data.
§ Tower climber on monopoles and lattice, up to three hundred feet. Boom-lift certified.
§ Construct RJ45, DB9, DB15 and DB25 connectors.
§ Attach “N” and “DIN” connectors to LMR, RG, super-flex and ½” through 1 5/8” coax.
§ Proficient with waveguide connectors.
§ Proficient in the use of a Hewlett Packard cable analyzer for sweep testing.
§ Travel CA, AZ and NV on multi-day trips to accomplish assigned tasks.
1998 to 2002 US Army Ft. Bliss, TX. / Camp Long, Korea
Switch Technician / Electronics Technician / RF Engineer
§ Install, operate, and maintain complex digital and analog communications equipment to include encryption devices, radios, antennas, cables, data processing, multiplexing, and patching equipment.
§ Initialize line-of-sight VHF, UHF, and SHF radio communications.
§ Utilize telephony equipment such as switchboards and patch panels.
§ Diagnose, isolate, and identify faults and provide creative solutions and bug fixes, escalating as necessary for timely problem resolution.
§ Construct and optimize computers from the ordering of separate hardware components, to configuration and software installation. Set up small networks and have a working experience with hubs and switches.
§ Proficient with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, DOS, and Macintosh operating systems. Develop web pages using HTML and various design programs.
§ Train personnel on the safe working of all equipment and ensure they are capable of performing the duties. Provide a safe working environment for co-workers.
§ Install, operate, and maintain 10Kw, 15Kw, and 30Kw portable power units.
Education
2001 US Army Ali Al Salem, Kuwait
§ Advanced First Aid / CPR Course
1999 Central Texas College Camp Long, Korea
§ Advanced Microsoft Office 2000 course
1998 GTE Ft. Gordon, GA.
§ Multi-channel Transmission Systems Operators and Maintainers Course
§ Certificate, US Army Signal School.
1995 Glendora High School Glendora, CA.
§ High School diploma
Achievements
Member of the US Army Signal Corps (regiment)
§ Safe Driver Award (Apr 01)
§ Achievement award for professionalism and technical expertise (Sept. 00)
§ Achievement award for outstanding dedication and technical knowledge (Aug. 99)
§ Achievement award for technical proficiency (Nov 98)
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