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Sunnyvale, Ca

Designed distributed antenna systems (DAS) to provide cellular coverage to Apple retail storesProject manager for DAS deployment at Apple Carnegie Library and Apple Fifth Avenue retail storesWorked with operators to deploy and provide support for repeater and small cell solutions installed inApple retail storesDeveloped test plan for benchmarking cellular coverage in Apple stores to support LTE routerdeploymentProvided technical support to Retail Networking team on cellular systems

Responsible for design and performance of the Sprint microwave network for Orange County and InlandEmpire marketsAlteryx Designer Analytic App developmentDeveloped app that improved line of sight analysis in Google Earth reducing the need for fieldstudiesDeveloped app to validate feasibility of proposed microwave repeater locations using crowdsourcedRF metrics

Pleasanton, Ca

4/2014 - Current• RF Engineering Lead for Sprint 1.9MHz Re-banding project• Overseeing implementation of related parameter updates for CDMA, EVDO, LTE networks in Alcatel-Lucent, Samsung, and Ericsson markets for Sprint• Leading scripting and RF optimization teams supporting the project• Developing VBA tool to automate scripting for parameter changes needed for temporary IFHO boundaries6/2011 – 4/2014• Market RF Engineering SME/POC for Clearwire Managed Service project• Worked closely with Clearwire team to scope new projects and roll out to the supporting market RF Engineering teams• Created process and tools to centralize Bill of Materials creation to support Clearwire LTE build (5000+ sites) which saved time and resources• Developed and conducted training sessions on LTE parameter planning for Huawei and Samsung networks for market RF Engineering teams• Worked with internal and client National RF teams to develop best practices for LTE parameter planning (PCI, RSI, neighbor list)• Developed VBA tool to configure Huawei LTE VRF/X2 settings saving substantial time, resources, and reducing possibility of error• Point of Contact for the Ericsson Offshore Engineering team supporting the project• RNAM Employee of the Month award recipient

San Ramon, Ca

• Designed and optimized the WiMAX network in the San Francisco Bay Area• Created frequency/preamble/permbase plans for the WiMAX network utilizing Planet• Managed drive teams/coordinated site launch with internal groups to meet network launch date• Designed RF portion of the Innovation Network, an early launch WiMAX network for Silicon Valley partners and developers• Worked directly with Clearwire partners (Google, Intel, Cisco, Stanford University) to provide coverage at their campus locations• Supported marketing team and external customer requests for coverage/capacity at trade shows and special events in Bay Area• Clearly The Best award recipient

San Ramon, Ca

2/2007 - 12/2008 Xohm, a Sprint Nextel business unit • Designed WiMAX networks for San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Denver markets• Member of Regional Engineering team – provided RF design and Planet technical support to West Region• Worked with National RF Engineering team on process improvements for WiMAX network planning• Conducted Planet training for RF Engineering team in the West region• Provided technical support for Planet model tuning project5/2005 - 2/2007 Sprint Nextel • Co-POC for EVDO network optimization in the San Francisco Bay Area• Developed SQL queries to speed identification of sites with EVDO throughput performance issues• Team lead for RF design of CDMA/iDEN networks in the San Francisco Bay Area• Team lead for CDMA/iDEN network consolidation planning and analysis in the San Francisco Bay Area• Worked closely with Network Deployment, Construction and Operations teams to meet launch forecasts3/2001 – 5/2005 Sprint Senior RF Engineer • Team lead for design and performance of CDMA network in San Francisco/San Mateo/Marin counties• Developed method of using PCMD and Planet prediction data to better identify (geolocate) areas of poor performance within the network• Generated capacity plans for CDMA network to identify sites needing optimization or carrier adds to meet capacity KPI targets • Created new propagation models using CW drive data to improve coverage prediction accuracy • Analyzed antenna system sweep test results to identify faults impacting site performance• Testified at numerous zoning hearings in various Bay Area jurisdictions to support RF network planning needs• West Region SME for Planet• West Region lead for Telephia competitive drive analysis

Germantown, Md

Test Engineer II • Designed system level testbed for AIReach Office Wireless Communications System Pico BTS• Designed and developed automated test fixtures using LabView for testing of various TDMA system subcomponents. • Conducted Environmental/Mechanical/Accelerated Life tests to verify product specifications were met and to identify design flaws• Supervised team of engineers for operation of 24/38GHz Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) testbeds• Operated/maintained System Test Tool/Test Cell for Mobile Cellular and Fixed Wireless systems• Wrote procedures for testing and troubleshooting of HNS Wireless Network Division productsField Engineer I • Installed and commissioned CDPD, Mobile Cellular, Fixed Wireless, and PACS systems• Provided technical and troubleshooting support for products during network deployment stage• Supervised installation and commissioning teams during deployment of HNS equipment at customer sites nationwide• Provided on-site support of company product demonstrations at telecommunications industry trade shows

Master'S Degree, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical Engineering Technology