Field Technician with responsibilities of implementation of 4G build out in the Iowa market. Job entails adding 4G shelf to existing Samsung BTS DU shelf. Also we are performing ENV file add for the shelf and making sure all fiber, GPS, Clocking and Ethernet cables are properly connected to the new 4G shelf.

Perform Rack and stack and cabling for data centers across the continental US.Including installation of Servers Switches and Routers as well as structured cabling, signaling and power as well as cabinet and grounding. Utilize spreadsheets to track all asset allocation. install sensors to monitor temperature and humidity.

Responsible for frame installation of new HP and Sun platform data servers as well as software loading and ATP testing. Also installed and tested power and signaling and performed cable lacing onto cable tray and into equipment bays in the Data Center. Conducted server testing when needed and enabled engineering to access servers with unconventional methods when needed.

Sprint Network Vision 3G/4G-LTE ProjectEastern Iowa, Eastern Nebraska, Western Illinois.Role: Senior Field TechnicianResponsibilities: MMBS Migration 1 and 2, MMBS Fiber Insertion, T-1 migration, acceptance test plan, Alarm troubleshooting and hardware quality control. Helped to train Field Technicians in network deployment. Kept current on project documentation, worked to ensure a smooth deployment of the Network Equipment on migrations. Worked on familiarizing some of our new technicians on our ATP process and also familiarized them in how to load files for the 3g and 4g shelves and Cisco 901 router. Worked on installing and testing of fiber to ensure good path levels to our Routers and Radio Heads. Worked with Field Engineering in Alarm chasing role and was able to clear a problem with AC Rectifier Failure. Was instrumental in correcting a hardware issue at a site by re-addressing shelves and reloading all the config files. Have been able to get several Routers out of Rom-Mon mode using the documentation provided. Looking to grow in my role and hopefully contribute to the NV team in providing Leadership for other technicians in the Migration / Implementation and alarm troubleshooting roles.

Specializing in Telecommunication installations both for main Telco facilities all the way down to the cell site level. If it is out there we can do it.

Part of a team who install, rack up, and optimize the Data Center equipment for the Verizon and Alltel Data Networks in the Mid-South Region. Install, load software and perform ATP’s on Cisco Catalyst 6500 & MGX 8800’s. Rack up, cable up, & power up Sun Netra 1290, 440, & Sun StorEdge 3510FC. Perform install, cable up, and ATP’s of HP server equipment. Install, cable up, power up, and ATP iPBSC-DO(Centellis 1600 ATCA Chassis) Responsible for running Cat 5e cable into patch panels lacing / grooming in cable tray. Guide contractors in good installation practices. Perform installation and testing of power and signaling on our Data Center equipment. Support Verizon and Alltel on software upgrades and load pre-check activities. Perform Remote Site installations.

Part of a team of Field Engineers which installed implemented and optimized the iDEN Data Network in the Mid-South region for Nextel. Responsible for installation, optimization and troubleshooting of BSC, Compaq-Tandem DAP, Cisco MPS, APD, Bits, X.25 Packet Switch and HP-MDG equipment as well as Fiber install and trouble-shooting on Nortel MSC DTC/MCTM, SPME, and Sun Sparc 4000 OMC for the Nextel and Nextel Partners Data Centers. Installed, Optimized and commissioned 9x9 Cell Site Controller complexes for the Atlanta Data Center, 4x8 for the Cary NC Data Center and 1x2 for the Louisville KY Data Center and 4x4 at the Greensboro NC Data Center. Part of a team of Engineers that made the Greensboro to Cary Cisco MPS Dispatch forklift a success. Previous iDEN Responsibilities at iDEN CNRC/TRT support Cell Site Technicians in the Troubleshooting and maintenance of iDEN cell sites Worldwide. Interfaced directly with iDEN development engineering for resolution of difficult cell site issues.Assisted the Atlanta Market in the Troubleshooting of a 3-Way PVC problem by collecting and analyzing J-2300 traces. Familiar with this test equipment and software J2300, SPARCBOOK, R2660, T-Berd, Rubidium Standard, Freq Counters Voltmeter/Ammeter, Fiber Meters, iFTA, ProComm, Terra Term, and Hyper-terminal.

Part of a team of Customer Field Engineers that put the 2-way Radio System back in the oil fields of Kuwait so that the Fire Fighters, Oil Workers and Explosive Ordinance Demolition Personnel could safely Rebuild the Oil Fields of Kuwait.Duties included installation and optimization of a 3 site AMSS System in Kuwait as well as an upgrade to a 3-site Simulcast system. Familiar with RSS software for MSF 5000, Saber Handhelds, and Spectra Mobile radios. Also familiar with PON Software, SMT, Smartnet Central controllers, Centracom, and CEB. Responsible for Radio Repair of Hand-held and Mobile radios as well as MSF and PURC-5000 Repeaters. Involved with installation and optimization of Microwave equipment to ensure good path alignment for 1.5 Ghz and 18 Ghz Starpoint Microwave systems.

Duties included installation and optimization of Coverage Plus equipment with existing 800 MHz Trunked Radio equipment. Performed analog to digital upgrade to MSF-5000 Base Stations in order to get the existing equipment to accept data packets from Coverage Plus units.Installed data modems, TDC and VME controllers for billing and data traffic routing and roaming allocation for Coverage Plus Units. Installed RAS 1100 alarm system for site monitoring. Worked with Telco in getting leased data circuits checked out and installed in C+ locations around the Continental United States.