Experience

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  Centel cellular

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Installation service technician

  Installation, troubleshooting and removal of wireless equipment located in all types of vehicles. Bench repair of handheld and installed units.

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  Alltel wireless

  Oct 1994 - Sept 2005

  Project engineer

  Designed a greenfield CDMA network (300 sites) for Northwest Ohio. Designed DSL transport for OH/PA switches, resulting in the provision of high-speed internet for the territory. Managed the upgrade of Bits Clocks network-wide to upgrade VOIP clarity. Designed new fiber-optic routes throughout NE OH and Western PA and oversaw the contractors for installation and integration, leading to infinite data capacity improvement. Vetted vendors in the selection and purchase of materials including super-cool filters and coax for company-wide installation. System Performance (100 sites) for Toledo and surrounding area. Site Maintenance and repairs of all site equipment, including base stations, microwave, and telco. Show less

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  Sprint nextel inc.

  Sept 2005 - May 2009

  Rf engineer

  Acting RF Manager as needed. Performed site surveys and in-depth walkthroughs for corporate/municipal accounts to ensure coverage and reliability. SME support for Sales, establishing rapports with key decision makers. Analyzed and repaired/upgraded systems for daily optimal performance (300 sites). Led network integrations and activations. Established 50-plus new sites resulting in 15% improvement in network performance. Integrated 800 MHz (Nextel) carriers in over 800 sites for a 25% increase in coverage. Multi-tasked on projects on a day-to-day basis. Engaged in meetings reviewing project profitability and technology applications and client retention. Repeatedly served as an expert witness representing Sprint in legal cases. Show less

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  Ericsson

  May 2009 - Oct 2013

  Radio frequency/das engineer

  Pioneered transformative projects in wireless network infrastructure. Integrated 240 WCDMA Clusters for AT&T throughout the Mid-west region over the course of several months. Successfully designed and executed 2,000 Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Points, a crucial component of a Comcast (Xfinity Network) contract, creating network coverage and connectivity. Designed the Wi-Fi network for Taylor Field Stadium in Regina, Canada, Ericsson's inaugural commission of an arena network. Crafted the Wi-Fi network for Victoria Park in Regina, Canada, further solidifying Ericsson's reputation as a leading provider of advanced wireless solutions in North America. Based on Taylor Field’s design, managed international stadium Wi-Fi design teams, spanning regions in South Africa, Turkey, and Israel, effectively steering projects to successful completion. Show less

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  T-mobile

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2023

  Led System Performance teams, achieving #1 national and regional network rankings by overseeing 5G and LTE Networks across 350 sites, streamlining network expansion through site acquisitions, proficiently adapting ASSET to ATOLL projects, and conducting in-depth analysis. Saved $18 million annually by evaluating 900 sites and directing Sprint-T-Mobile transfer of select 300 sites to eliminate redundancy post-merger as main project manager during Sprint shutdown. Maximized advanced fault isolation techniques, developed network specifications, and optimized design efforts, consistently earning recognition for outstanding performance while collaborating with fellow engineers. Led Construction/Integration of DAS Networks. Reduced dropped calls by 66% by conducting advanced monitoring and assessment of key radio network performance indicators (KPIs). Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the Cleveland market. Fielded 50-75 end-user concerns each month with a 99 per cent retention rate. Show less

  • Radio Frequency Engineer

    Apr 2020 - Nov 2023

  • Radio Frequency Engineer

    Oct 2013 - Nov 2023
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  Motorola solutions

  Feb 2024 - now

  System manager

  The System Manager is the customer's primary point of contact within Motorola and acts as the communications consultant and manager of the contracted services.• Serve as primary point of contact and communications consultant for Motorola's contracted services • Coordinate service activities and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions • Manage emergency service efforts and escalation procedures • Provide analysis, recommendations, and fault diagnostic information to achieve optimal system performance • Oversee daily operations to ensure network integrity and adherence to SLA's• Handle situation and issue management, including root cause analysis and long-term solution implementation • Provide technical input for presale planning efforts and review opportunity strategies • Manage delivery of services by major sub-contractors and maintain operational processes and disciplines • Participate in monthly service reviews and communicate performance reports effectively• Identify and implement areas for improvement to enhance service quality and delivery Show less