James Erick Berdahl Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Mpls

Field Engineer working to install DISH Wireless in the central region.

Mpls

Anchor site conversion to combine T-Mobile & Sprint equipment into one cabinet Install and program ABIL ASIK ABIA and ASIA cards in Airscale equipment Script NOKIA 7250 IXR routersL2500 N2500 L1900 L2100 AHLOA L700 L600 N600 UMTS GSM AFIG AWS/PCS 5G 2.5Complete E911 call testing & Data speed test

Mpls

Field Engineer working to install a Narrow Band Internet of Things Network NBIOTInstalled, programed and troubleshot Ericsson equipment, For BBU’sWork with civil crews on proper cabinet installation and wiring Work with tower crews to isolate tower related issues: Low light, VSWR etc.Complete data call testing on network after turn up

Mn

Working to upgrade AT&T's network to the new FSM4 Airscale equipment. Worked to install the first 100 FSM4 sites for AT&T. Tiger Team member for the Super Bowl 2018.

Plains States

Working on upgrades to AT&T power equipmentRead blue prints (word doc, construction diagrams) and complete red line documentsInstall liquid tight conduit Relocate (SIAD) Alcatel-Lucent 7705 SAR RouterInstall Emerson Rail Kit and Netsure +24V Power systemsRun fiber and Ethernet cablesInstall Argus power distribution shelf

Greater Twin Cities Mn

World Link - Samsung - SprintSr. Filed Engineer April 2013 – Aug 2014 Working to expand Sprints 3G CDMA, 4G LTE and 2.5 Networks Complete Ground up New Site Build (NSB) Load and configure Cisco ASR901 Router, 3G CIMA, 4G UAMA, and L9 Cards Install, configure and trouble shoot Sprints Spark 2.5 equipment Carrier Ads of both fiber and T1 connections and trouble shoot related problems Work with other employees and groups to isolate and repair communications issues Perform inspections on installed equipment and make needed corrections Test both voice and data network connections (ATP) Connect to and trouble shoot problems with Dragonwave backhaul equipment Clear alarms and trouble shoot problems from NIU up to Antenna on above equipment Install batteries and Configure PowerSuite 3.3 FlatPack power equipment Works with 3G 800 MHZ, 1900 MHZ Samsung MMBS/BBU

Mn

Site Walk and Final inspection for acceptance of EMS projectConnect program and test alarms in BTS/BSM/SwitchComplete check list itemsDirect Tiger Team to make onsite repairsInterpret alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and implement repairsWorking knowledge of AC/DC power systemsPerform preventive maintenance Identify and resolve problems on siteUse the following programs: Net Scaler, WFM, CSMS, Citrix Access Gateway, Siterra, NRM Net Cracker, FSO Dashboard, Trams Tickets.

Trainer: Train new hire employees on correct installation processes Expand AT&T’s 3G & 4G LTE NetworkInstall ETMFX card in UMTS Node BTroubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues and alarmsInstall and test and trouble shoots extended T1 demarksUse laptop to install software and run testsInstall Fiber FTTN and take light readingsMake Ethernet connections CAT5 and CAT6 cables Cross connect to eNodeB equipment using RJ45 connectors and wire wrap tools Perform testing with a TTC JDSU Acterna 2000 T-BERD 2310 TBERDProgram Alcatel-Lucent 7705 SAR Router and Cisco MWR 2941 Edge Router (SIAD)Install +24 and -48 volt power connections and circuit breakers Correctly ground equipmentTake photographs and complete close out packages

Minneapolis

Work with customers to isolate and repair trouble on customer circuits from DS3 up to OC-48 Circuits.Work in a Network Operations Center (NOC) environmentTechnician, Qwest Advanced Broadband ServicesWorking knowledge of 56K, DS1, DS3, ATM, Frame Relay, DSL, and EthernetRepair Frame Relay and ATM servicesProvide Tier 3 technical support to lower level TechniciansTrouble shoot and repair issues with multiple DSLAM platforms for DSL serviceIsolate and resolve Latency and over-utilization issuesIdentify physical layer transmission troubles and solve chronic problems

Working knowledge of 56K, DS1, DS3, ATM, Frame Relay, DSL, and Ethernet Repair Frame Relay and ATM services Provide Tier 3 technical support for DSL to lower level Technicians Trouble shoot and repair issues with multiple DSLAM platforms for DSL service Isolate and resolve Latency and over-utilization issues Identify physical layer transmission troubles and solve chronic problemsQwest High Capacity Tester DS1 (CCT) Test T1-T3 and OC3 – OC48 lines Work trouble tickets generated by customer and escalate as needed Use remote test access to isolate trouble location and dispatch appropriately Follow up with customer to confirm that service is restored Take incoming calls directly from the customer and other work groups Manages and coordinates work efforts by interfacing with several work groupsRemotely access DTAU, TITAN 5500, ATT DACSIV, Fujitsu muxes, SLC/DDM-200 Sonet system and 5E Switch to check circuit statusDelete, Add, Grow digital cross connects Retrieve and interpret HDSL stats as part of performance monitoring

Security Clearance: Secret Inactive Work as a team leader and receive orders from chain of command Give directions and training to subordinates Accomplish the mission within prescribed regulations Site selection for implementation of Node Center (PBX/CO) equipment Meet with supported units (customers) to establish their need Train supported units on uses of communication equipment Set up a secure digital network and installing links to other equipment Loads modifies and maintains data base Prepare technical and administrative reports and records Perform unit level maintenance on equipment, vehicles and generators

Project manager for Node center (small switch).

Bachelor'S Degree, Telecommunications

BA Telecommunications

Ccna, Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA