Tom W. Email & Phone Number

United States

Chicago, Il

Technology leader for electrical development of Verifone’s first Android mobile payment device. The mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) device is most complex offering in Verifone’s portfolio; incorporating dual processor architecture, offering rich blend of merchant features, delivering two unique products in one electrical design, and available in several multi-band, technology RF variants enabling worldwide deployment.• Build engineering team of electrical architects and selecting… Show more Technology leader for electrical development of Verifone’s first Android mobile payment device. The mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) device is most complex offering in Verifone’s portfolio; incorporating dual processor architecture, offering rich blend of merchant features, delivering two unique products in one electrical design, and available in several multi-band, technology RF variants enabling worldwide deployment.• Build engineering team of electrical architects and selecting engineering development partner; lead team of >15 antenna, baseband, RF engineers.• Define lab and office facility; responsible for procurement >$1M HW and SW assets; achieve >$100k cost reductions during procurement negotiations.• Establish rich set of product features in collaboration with Product Management team. • Specify electrical requirements; including Android chipset, cameras, display, sensors, RF and antenna floor plan.• Lead design and development of all PCB, FPCB schematics and layouts; conforming to electromechanical design.• Define circuit and full assembly test plans; achieve >$500k savings during partner negotiations.• Achieve regulatory, wireless, carrier and payment certifications; reduce costs by up to 50% utilizing common electrical design; develop first product capable of EMVCo 2.6 and 3.0 CTLS analog test cases.• Meet quality requirements prior to launch; resolve difficult challenges preventing loss of revenue from COPQ.• Release to production all variants of product ahead of plan; exceeding goals by up to 2 months.Key Project: Carbon Mobile 5 Show less

Chicago, Il

Successfully led the development of overall RF system, antennas, certification, and factory test on the world’s smallest and most capably connected child tracker device.• Defined and optimized antenna floor plan and RF layout.• Created development and manufacturing test capability with minimal cost.• Led development of multi-band radiated system; meeting budget, schedule and performance goals.• Granted FCC approval, using novel method of applying data payload sizes; granted… Show more Successfully led the development of overall RF system, antennas, certification, and factory test on the world’s smallest and most capably connected child tracker device.• Defined and optimized antenna floor plan and RF layout.• Created development and manufacturing test capability with minimal cost.• Led development of multi-band radiated system; meeting budget, schedule and performance goals.• Granted FCC approval, using novel method of applying data payload sizes; granted PTCRB certification.Key Project: Jiobit Location Monitor Show less

Chicago, Il

Led team of 14 RF engineers on complex product technology; Bluetooth, CDMA, GPS, GSM, LTE, NFC, WCDMA, Wi-Fi, Carrier Aggregation, and tunable antennas. Set direction of schematic and layout design and reviews in preparation of prototype releases. Collaborated with key stakeholders, defining performance requirements, product schedule and prototype allocation plans. Created RF test plans used during product development. Solved complex RF integration issues. Delivered all regulatory and… Show more Led team of 14 RF engineers on complex product technology; Bluetooth, CDMA, GPS, GSM, LTE, NFC, WCDMA, Wi-Fi, Carrier Aggregation, and tunable antennas. Set direction of schematic and layout design and reviews in preparation of prototype releases. Collaborated with key stakeholders, defining performance requirements, product schedule and prototype allocation plans. Created RF test plans used during product development. Solved complex RF integration issues. Delivered all regulatory and customer certifications on time. • Led weekly internal RF design reviews with team, and formal design reviews with broader technical organization at each major technical gate of the project.• Implemented “Megabench” test automation solution for lab validation; improved test accuracy and efficiency.• Led technical development of PCB, RF chipset and modem bring-up, manufacturing, and accelerated life testing: delivered first product with 3 downlink LTE carrier aggregation; achieved best in-class field performance, exceeded production 1st-time yield goals, >90% FTY; kept field defects to near zero.• Delivered solutions to complex challenges: solved PA overstress issue; developed alternate WiFi power control scheme leading to cost savings; identified Carrier Aggregation interaction identifying shielding solution. • Responded to supply constraints; quickly qualified alternate components, preventing $2M+ lost revenue.Key Projects: Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid Show less

Chicago, Il

Led team of 12 RF engineers in product development from initial schematic definition through production. Led RF schematic and layout, PCB bring-up, test-plan generation, reviews, certification, reliability, and manufacturing.• Developed 1st product by Motorola to utilize Envelope Tracking (ET) PA power control technology; design was capable of up to 20% power consumption reduction and up to 30% heat dissipation reduction.• Led in definition, planning, and execution of RF labs move… Show more Led team of 12 RF engineers in product development from initial schematic definition through production. Led RF schematic and layout, PCB bring-up, test-plan generation, reviews, certification, reliability, and manufacturing.• Developed 1st product by Motorola to utilize Envelope Tracking (ET) PA power control technology; design was capable of up to 20% power consumption reduction and up to 30% heat dissipation reduction.• Led in definition, planning, and execution of RF labs move to Chicago location; relocating and assigning >150 engineer benches and associated test equipment.• Key Projects: Droid Turbo, Droid Maxx 2 Show less

Libertyville, Il

Led team of 6 RF engineers with LTE development of Droid Razr HD; 1st handset launched with new global LTE bands.• Solved pre-launch quality issue, desense issue related to material reliability. Solution resulted >$10M potential lost revenue.• Developed 2.4/5GHz WiFi lineups. First product to support 802.11ac.Key Projects: Droid Razr HD/Maxx, Droid Ultra/Maxx

Libertyville, Il

• Led RF development of Motorola’s first LTE capable handset, Droid Bionic: planned design of RF components, schematic, front-end layout and PCB releases.• RF lead on small skunkworks engineering team; partnered with ODM on test plan strategy, compliance testing, and mass production; successfully launched product with local wireless carrier.Key Projects: Crush, Droid 2, Droid Bionic

Libertyville, Il

• Developed multiple AMPS, CDMA, WiFi and GPS RF lineups; extensive work on desense problems.• Coded bench automation using Labview and test executive SW to improve test efficiency and repeatability.• Evaluated crystal oscillators, receivers and power amplifiers; optimized settings for improved power efficiency.• Supported RF factory, field and cost reduction initiatives.• Key Projects: V262, V265, V325, KRZR K1m, Krave ZN4