Chong Lee

Experience

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  Verizon

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

  • Secured national authorization for B-Band filter deployment, expanding their utilization across various markets.• Administered a $200 million capacity budget, ensuring efficient allocation to meet market demands.• Oversaw the strategic reduction of CDMA carriers, enhancing frequency availability for LTE deployment.• Collaborated with regional teams to align project plans with specific capacity requirements, ensuring strategic investment utilization. • Analyzed data to determine specific requirements for the capacity and design of new cell towers, ensuring optimized network performance.• Conducted forecasts for LTE, CDMA, and GSM network capacity needs, facilitating timely enhancements to meet demand.• Negotiated and managed extension agreements with other carriers• Developed designs for site sectoring and antenna modifications to improve service coverage and quality.

  • Engineer IV

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Radio Frequency Engineer III

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2014
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  DISH Network

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2023

  • Led a team to optimize over 400 5G sites, achieving alignment with the budget and project timeline.• Guided team members in providing support to other markets, facilitating successful launches and cultivating cross-market collaboration.• Executed a strategic plan with the team to successfully complete Apple certification in advance of the scheduled timeline.• Coordinated with Real Estate and Construction Managers to revise and adapt project plans in response to leasing and construction developments• Directed initiatives that resulted in a 5-point increase in employee satisfaction, demonstrating a commitment to improving the workplace environment. Show less • Designed the first 5G stand-alone RF network, encompassing over 400 sites, which facilitated advanced connectivity for a major metropolitan area and its neighboring regions.• Provided mentorship to engineering colleagues, enhancing their design proficiency and reducing the number of post-launch optimizations.• Conducted in-depth analysis of VoNR layer 3 messages, facilitating the successful optimization of markets in preparation for launch deadlines.• Spearheaded a collaborative effort to formulate the team's mission statement, fostering a unified vision and purpose. Show less

  • Engineer Manager

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Radio Frequency Engineer II

    Dec 2020 - Jan 2023