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United States

5G Lab ManagerMN RAN CIS SSD Americas lab manager for all North American Customers. (Jan 2018 – Present)• Review all new Hardware and Software Feature content and determine requirements for lab testing needed for delivery of new hardware and software test results to key customers• Determine all new Hardware required for lab testing needed for delivery of new hardware and software test results to key customers• Order all new hardware including ancillary equipment needed for delivery of new hardware and software test results to key customers• Work closely with 3rd party vendors to obtain quotes for hardware and installation activities• Manage 3rd party vendor installation activities• Design all new installations or modification to existing installations of hardware in lab• Determine required power and HVAC requirements for all hardware installations in the lab, to include any modifications required regarding additional power or HVAC• Plan and obtain approval for RF planning on Field Test Network as well as coordinate hardware ordering and installation• Manage lab team regarding any changes in lab to include hardware installation, power, cable running, equipment replacement, etc…• Manage wide variety of other lab related activities to include but not limited to safety, audits, cyber security, inventory, hardware delivery, storage, etc…• Manage lab ticketing system for troubleshooting issues and test line modifications5G System EngineerSystem Integration and Verification Test Engineer for 5G Customer demo’s, Field Trials, and end to end testing for delivery of software for deployment (July 2015 – Jan 2018)• Project lead for 5G proof of concept system integration and verification testing• Responsible for execution of 5G customer demonstrations and field trials• Analyze 5G Specifications and 3GPP Standards• Analyze and prepare for new 5G hardware and software features• Identify all equipment needs for customer trials and track equipment delivery

System Integration and Verification Test Engineer for 5G Customer demo’s and Field Trials· Project lead for 5G proof of concept system integration and verification testing· Responsible for execution of 5G customer demonstrations and field trials· Responsible for 5G test executions and reports· Analyze and prepare for new 5G hardware and software features· Identify all equipment needs for customer trials and track equipment delivery· Build 5G trial systems for customer demo and field trials

System Integration and Verification Test Engineer for Sprint TD-LTE Customer Specific Testing Team (July 2012 – Present)• Project lead for system verification testing for new software deliveries to customer• Creation of exit report delivered to Sprint for test case completion of specific projects• Analyze new software features and create overview documentation• Create test descriptions for new software features• Execute test descriptions for new and legacy software features• Provide support for Sprint lab and Field• Provide training to Global Services Nokia EngineersWCDMA System SpecialistSystem Integration and Verification Test Engineer for T-Mobile WCDMA Customer Specific Testing Team (September 2011 – July 2012)• Project lead for system verification testing for new software deliveries to customer• Creation of exit report delivered to T-Mobile for test case completion of specific projects• Analyze new software features and create overview documentation• Create test descriptions for new software features• Execute test descriptions for new and legacy software features• Provide support for Sprint lab and Field• Provide training to Global Services Nokia Engineers

Support Engineer for testing LTE software and hardware to be implemented into the T Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular networks. Provide Tier 3 Technical support.

CENTRAL REGION LEAD ENGINEER WIMAX• Manage Engineering support for the Central Region Clearwire Markets (Chicago, Minneapolis, Saint Louis, Kansas City, Nashville, and State of Texas).• Provide Technical Support to Central Region Engineers supporting Clearwire Markets.• Interface with Core and Development Engineers to create documentation and resolve. Hardware/software issues for existing and new deployments.• Escalation point for outages in the Central Region Clearwire Markets.SYSTEM ENGINEER WIMAX• Installed, Integrated, and Optimized the ASN gateway, backhaul, and associated DAP’s for the Wimax World System. Provided technical support during Wimax World. • Responsible for the Integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the ASN gateways and access points for the Chicago market Sprint Wimax system. REGIONAL ENGINEER• Responsible for the review and approval of all iDEN system installations in the Central and North East Regions. • Interface with Core and Development Engineers to create documentation and resolve hardware/software issues for new deployments.• Provide Engineering support for Network Operations in the Central and North East Regions. MSO ENGINEER • Responsible for the Installation, Commissioning, Integration, and Optimization of the iDEN System for the Chicago market.

• Responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of all Communication, and Navigation Equipment aboard the USS Wadsworth.• Responsible for the Supervision and Training of 5 other Electronics Technicians aboard the USS Wadsworth.• Responsible for the Supervision and Training of all Electronics Technicians at the US Navy Reserve Center in Houston, TX.• Responsible for the design, installation, implementation, and operation of the LAN at the US Navy Reserve Center in Houston, TX.