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System Design and Performance of the GSM, UMTS, and LTE Radio Network in the Atlanta, GA Market.• Performs coverage, capacity, and performance planning on GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE network.• Lead in-building design engineer for the entire Atlanta Market. Strategically provided DAS (Distributed Antenna System) in-building solutions for B2B customers. Worked directly with sales, construction, field operation and deployment teams to implement solution to meet the customer’s… Show more System Design and Performance of the GSM, UMTS, and LTE Radio Network in the Atlanta, GA Market.• Performs coverage, capacity, and performance planning on GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE network.• Lead in-building design engineer for the entire Atlanta Market. Strategically provided DAS (Distributed Antenna System) in-building solutions for B2B customers. Worked directly with sales, construction, field operation and deployment teams to implement solution to meet the customer’s requirements. • Participates in development, testing, and validation of RF feature plan proposals.• Monitors and reviews the GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE network Key Performance Indicators (KPI). • Diagnoses BTS hardware, interference, data throughput, coverage and transmission path performance issues and develops an action plan for resolution.• Works closely with other departments to reach a satisfactory resolution for any performance issues.• Provides engineering support to Sales/Customers by responding to customer and employee complaints.• Utilizes market, regional, and national planning and performance tools to optimize the radio network.• Evaluates capacity requirements of radio network and works closely with cross-functional groupsto meet company goals. Show less

System Design for American Tower Corporation Build to Fill project in the Las Vegas, Nevada Desert and Arizona regions. • Designed search area maps for possible tower sites in the Las Vegas Desert Region and in Mohave County, Az. • Conducted market visits and field studies to determine viable site locations.

Implementation of ISM WAP Project for Metricom in the Richmond/Norfolk, VA GSA markets.• Design and support of a wireless data communication network on frequency hopped spread spectrum for the east coast markets.• Responsible for analyzing and evaluating which candidate sites are viable for the east coast markets.• Consulted with the clients design engineers and field service engineers to discuss enhancements in network design.• Performed candidate analysis and drive tests for… Show more Implementation of ISM WAP Project for Metricom in the Richmond/Norfolk, VA GSA markets.• Design and support of a wireless data communication network on frequency hopped spread spectrum for the east coast markets.• Responsible for analyzing and evaluating which candidate sites are viable for the east coast markets.• Consulted with the clients design engineers and field service engineers to discuss enhancements in network design.• Performed candidate analysis and drive tests for the primary candidates in the east coast markets using the Champ receiver and the Gator transmitter.• Utilized extensive knowledge of dB Planner to design, analyze, and tune model clutter data for the wireless data communication network. • Conducted linear regression analysis to obtain local absorption path loss parameters for various morphologies in the east coast markets.• Prepared comprehensive RF candidate packages that included candidate analysis, site descriptions, coverage plots, and site diagrams of tower and compound layouts.• Assisted team lead by managing key project tasks as well as attending meetings with the client. Show less

System Design, Implementation, and Optimization of an IS-136 PCS system for the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coast regions, Ericsson RBS 884.• Developed Wireless System Design for the east coast PCS Market using Wizard Propagation Tool (Safco).• Obtained working knowledge of CellPlanner Propagation Tool (Ericcson).• Developed proficiency in configuring, installing and utilizing drive test equipment for propagation model validation (PMV) testing and candidate evaluation… Show more System Design, Implementation, and Optimization of an IS-136 PCS system for the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coast regions, Ericsson RBS 884.• Developed Wireless System Design for the east coast PCS Market using Wizard Propagation Tool (Safco).• Obtained working knowledge of CellPlanner Propagation Tool (Ericcson).• Developed proficiency in configuring, installing and utilizing drive test equipment for propagation model validation (PMV) testing and candidate evaluation testing using Grayson Equipment. Create drive routes for candidate field testing and PMV.• Developed a full understanding of RF Engineering Design Activities from Market Analysis, Search Area Maps, to Candidate Evaluation.• Worked with Site Acquisition Firm, and Construction Firm on System Design and Implementation. Activities included Search Area Map site visit, Candidate Site Visit, review of Construction Drawings.• Handled FCC, FAA, and zoning issues relevant to system design.• Developed extensive knowledge of MapInfo mapping tool. Created demographic plots, system coverage plot, site configuration plots, and marketing plots.• Developed a System Frequency Plan for the east coast PCS Market (N=9 frequency reuse scheme). Performed clear channel analysis to ensure clear frequencies for candidate testing and system deployment.• System Optimization for the east coast PCS Market. Conducted optimization cluster testing using TEMS Investigation and TEMS Optimization Software. Responsible for analysis of collected data using TEMS and GIMS.• Analyzed drive test data to ensure proper RSSI, BER, Handoffs, Dragged Calls, Dropped Calls, Neighbor lists and related optimization issues.• Conducted site audit to verify proper antenna configuration, path balance, frequency assignments, and neighbor assignments.• Recommended parameter changes such as hysteresis, power adjustments, neighbor changes, channel assignments, and antenna downtilt as necessary for cluster testing. Show less