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Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States

New York, New York, United States

Oversee RF Cable and Component Installation and Testing on Police Communication Expansion System in NYC subway stations. Extend NYPD radio communication to poor or non-existent areas within subway stations• Review and Approve technical drawings, computations, and specifications as required by contract.• Perform site surveys to determine best route and locations to install radiating cable, components, and antennas as result of existing field conditions• Interact with Engineer of Record firm and Contractor to resolve issues• Resolve issues by evaluating problems and developing solutions based on requirements• Analyze propagation studies to confirm compliance of coverage per contract.• Monitor RF testing of cables, antennas, and other components to assure data results as expected.• Keep comprehensive notes and records as required• Manage and Coordinate schedules for 3 Field Engineers

Cranbury, Nj

Perform Carrier Wave (CW), On-Air, Passive IM (PIM), Electromagnetic Field (EMF) measurements TestingAnalyze Propagation Prediction studies, FCC Compliance testing• Project lead for Verizon/Amtrak Acela Mobile Repeater system• Responsible for CW and PIM testing in 200+ NYC Subway stations for underground Cellular System rollout• Design and Generate RF link budgets based on customer provided specifications• Create Drive Testing plans for Carrier Wave and On-Air ODAS Tests on proposed site locations• Install, Analyze, Launched, and troubleshoot in-building DAS • Perform Electromagnetic Field (EMF) measurements on existing radio facilities and new antennas.• Generate MPE (Maximum Permissible Exposure) testing reports based on EMF data and FCC limits• Analyze data and generate reports for all above testing mentioned• SEPTA, Amtrak, MTA, and OSHA Safety trained

Perform carrier validation tests on Android handsets and tablets including LTE based devices.Perform battery performance and current drain tests to determine Battery life/Performance on Pre-Launch and Post-Launch devices to ensure they meet Specific Phone Carrier standards. • Execute specific carrier validation tests on 3G and 4G smartphones and tablets in accordance with the published Mobile Carrier Test Plans.• Review quarterly published test plans and update test suites to reflect any changes.• Generate data test reports and defect reports and work with developers for debugging, resolution and validation of the fixes.• Interact with program managers, development engineering, and product managers.• Execute battery performance and current drain tests to determine Battery life/Performance on mobile and tablet devices. • Managed and coordinated team of contractors to perform various battery tests.• Developed Test Plan and test cases for Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) testing.• Developed Test Plan and test cases for Mobile and Tablet Temperature Testing.

Evaluate and optimize CDMA system performance using statistical analysis and system drive testing. Manage multiple Drive Teams in customer markets, which included personnel scheduling, creation of drive routes, and data collection/analysis across the nation. Create, test, and install new and expansion CBSC databases for Cellular and PCS service providers. Write scripts to facilitate generation of CBSC databases. Travel to the customers’ sites to implement databases and provide on-site support. Assist customers in the resolution of technical CDMA RF issues. Perform capacity and RF coverage studies to help avoid potential future system outages. Interface with program managers, development engineering, account managers, and product managers. Provide equipment selection, system configuration, and equipment lists for CDMA Cellular /PCS infrastructure.• Improved system coverage and performance in multiple markets by analyzing data and making necessary parameter changes.• Managed up to five drive teams simultaneously for various customer markets. • Created and Implemented CBSC databases for system upgrade and design modifications within tight deadlines.• Performed system troubleshooting for various Cellular and PCS customers.• Detected potential future problem areas and equipment by monitoring system performance statistics.

Marlboro Nj

Accountable for the management, work ethic, and conduct of 5 Electrical Engineers and for the success of the Department. Managed projects to deliver all commitments on time. Investigate all technical inquiries that are presented by customers and internal personnel dealing with Receiver Multicouplers, Transmitter Combiners, Transmission Cables, RF filters, Bi-Directional Amplifiers and other RF devices. Perform topographic coverage analysis using down tilt charts, Height Above Average Terrain, and antenna patterns. Work with managers of Distributor sales, Field sales, Director of Own Equipment Manufacture sales and Customer Service to support the overall company sales and marketing objectives. Responsible for the product selection, troubleshooting, product application, and general market education to customers. Prepared quotes and system proposals. Interacted with customers through telephone contact, correspondence, trade shows, and customer visits.• Improved customer satisfaction by investigating and troubleshooting technical inquires quickly and accurately.• Effectively managed Engineering Department in a high-pressure environment.• Increased sales and product awareness by developing and conducting technical presentations, both domestically and internationally.• Demonstrated skill in dealing with diverse personalities and organizational dynamics

Education record

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Ms, Engineering Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering Managment