Eric Forbes Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Bethesda, Md, Us

5G Integration Lead for O-RAN Software Deployment on Low SWAP Hardware- System Architecture Design, Implementation , testing- Software integration (core allocations, dependencies, etc..)- Network integration L2/L3 (IP allocations, VLAN, Switch configurations)- VPX hardware integrations (SBC,SDR, PNT, SWITCH)- PTP Timing analysis and debugging- 5G RAN stack logging analysis and debugging- 5G CORE logging analysis and debugging- 5G System Testing: Range, Data Rates, QoS, Etc..- White paper research and analysis for system tuning based on deployment needs

Bethesda, Md, Us

4G/LTE NTN Satellite• Full stack eNB logging analysis (UE Modem & eNB) (PHY/MAC/RLC/PDCP/RRC/NAS)• UE modem logging analysis • VoIP testing (SIP analysis / QCI verification)• Test plan development for system verification and debugging. • Bash Scripting to assist system debugging • Python development for large data set analysis • Wireshark/tshark for pcap log analysis• Training and Documentation for long term program stability

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Identify 5G training materials & courses for new hires and senior staff alike (All Levels)• 5G curriculum generation and tailoring for individuals• Consulted curriculum development for company wide 5G training programs.• Worked with vendors on technical content development for company needs

Bethesda, Md, Us

5G NTN• 5G Systems Architecture team member developing solutions for NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks).• Requirement generation & analysis for critical 5G capabilities and characteristics. • Generation of System Network diagrams for 5G operations & services (Slicing/SMS/Registration/etc.)• Requirement management (Doors)• Following 3gpp RAN working groups for changes (e.g. Rel 17) for NTN related developments. • System integration & support for 5G RAN network elements (RU/DU/CU/RIC/etc.)• 3gpp conformance specification analysis.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

• Top Level Systems Design, Space and Airborne Division, Advanced Systems• Requirement development, decomposition, allocation & analysis (Using IBM DOORS)• Prime Customer engagement for requirements review and program analysis.• Sub-Contract engagement related to requirement compliance. • Requirement traceability report metrics/view generations using Doors DXL(~C++) scripting. • MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) Using MagicDraw & SysML

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• Low level systems development, test, and analysis of custom cellular solutions as apart of the integrations and test team. • Debugging & testing through 3GPP & 3GPP2 standards analysis for LTE, UMTS, GSM & CDMA.• Physical Layer (RF) testing and verification of cell networks (calls/sms/data/handovers/coverage)• Network level design and Layer 3 packet analysis/debugging for custom cellular backend infrastructure• UE debugging analysis for Qualcomm chipsets (QXDM)• Documentation Internal/External (ex: How to calibrate a femtocell & Full system manuals for customers)• Systems installation and validation to customer top level requirements (Travel)

London, Gb

• Project Engineering/Management for a NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) • Doing consumer electronic compliance testing to ANSI,CA, & IEC mechanical & electrical safety standards.• Customer interfacing: setting expectations for work timelines and required documentation.• Developed and executed tests according to standards.• Wrote and delivered compliance reports for end product certification.• Safety Officer & Completed OSHA 40hr

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Systems Engineering - 5G [In Progress]

Graduate Certificate, Space Systems Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical Engineering - Wireless Communications

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering