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Carlsbad, California, United States

Manage software deliveries and design initiatives for the CellBounce Product Line• Proxy Authentication Server – designed and reduced to practice a 3GPP SIM authentication system and method to ensure authentication of a 3G Mobile Device/SIM card associated to the CellBounce CB34U• Factory SW Provisioning Improvement – improved product yields by directly updating sub-system component firmware and provisioning to address factory issues with missing data.• Device Acceptance Trials – provided direct SW support for ADT, Resideo deployments, ongoing support for the Verisure Project• Voice over LTe (VoLTE) – drove development for VoLTE support for Vodafone Spain and Orange to support Voice and SMS services.• Device Integration – coordinate deliveries across multiple vendors to deliver integration solution to customers (vendors include Node-H, Ecrio, AVSystem, Qualcomm, ublox)

Carlsbad, Ca

Architect and Head of SoftwareTechnical Co-Founder responsible for end-to-end software architecture to support 3G-4G communications including Data, SMS, Device Management Services.• CoreNetwork Implementation – created initial architecture to include sufficient capability for 3G-UTMS and 3G-CDMA devices to attach to the CellBounce device. This was concurrent development work across two vendors (Node-H and Conexus) and two different network architectures.• 4G Modem Management – extended Linux OS support for LTE CAT-M1, including multiple APN management across concurrent connections, implemented VoLTE support for uBlox Sara-R4 for LinuxOS (CB34U) and VxWorks (CB34C)• API Development – worked with AT&T on the IOT-GW, Secure Key Server API’s to deliver 3G SIM card credentials to the CellBounce Platform• Device Integration – managed all 3G device work for UMTS and CDMA2K development.• Device Acceptance Trials – provided direct SW support for AT&T friendly user trials.• Device Proof of Concept – working with CB-DevicePOC code, ublox modem EVK, and Qualcomm Reference Platform – successfully conducted PoC testing with AT&T small cell team to prove end-to-end capability and interference mitigation.• Voice over LTe (VoLTE) – drove development for VoLTE support to meet AT&T requirements.

Santa Clara, Ca

CloudMinds was an early-stage startup with a broad product portfolio. My task was to attempt to bring this vast portfolio of tech innovations into a catalog we could provide to customers.• SDWAN development - Completed high level designs for last mile solution for customers connectivity into our SDWAN/MPLS cloud• Endpoint development – with partners, develop SIM card applications for 3G device global access for Internet of Things.• Android UI/UX Development – completed UI design work for camera and application launcher for RED Hydrogen H1 mobile handset.• Early work on Device Management, App Development for RAMAN spectrometer module for Cloudminds A1 handset• Requirements capture for next-gen mobile device and associated expansion modules.

Greater San Diego Area

As a member of ATT’s Technical Project Management Office – Sustained Leap’s ongoing CDMA/LTE services until network shutdown, managing vendors for sustained service, winding down for various Core Platforms, decommissioning multiple data centers, cellular switches, and over 6,000 cell sites as a project management directive.Roles/ResponsibilitiesSubscriber Management Platforms for provisioning, authentication, and quality of services for our customers.• AAA/HSS/SPR – Amdocs HSS/AAA, Nokia-Siemens OneNDS for SPR/NetAct• OTASP/OTAPA for CDMA – Accuris Networks AccuProfile/AccuRoam Platforms• BIP-HTTPS for UICC – CSIM/USIM – GemaltoHighlights• Security – team lead for GHOST/SHELLSHOCK issues that affected many of the platforms, including threat surface analysis, remediation strategy planning and execution.• OSS Billing System Cutover – upstream vendor data center move that impacted many downstream provisioning platforms• Network Sunset Project – planning for Core Collapse, Sequence of Events, individual platform decommissioning, included business partners, vendors, and roaming carriers.Training/Certifications• Agile Project Development – Developer, Project Manager, Scrum Manager• Cloud Computing – Silver• Networking – Silver• Big Data – Bronze

Greater San Diego Area

Designed, reviewed, approved, and implemented high-level designs for vertical/horizontal platform integration across multiple vendors, including Messaging, Anti-SPAM, Authentication and Activation, and Security Policy Management for 3G and 4G systems.Analytics - established requirements and KPI's for all group platforms - setting resource sizing, client demand and our capacity, with emphasis to improve overall network performanceProject Engineer – LTE• Project Lead for LTE integration with a partner for LTE Roaming/MVNO Projects.Platform Engineer –Authentication and Activation• Lead Engineer for 4G/3G Activation Platforms• Lead Engineer for HSS/SPR/AAA• Designed/Implemented Auth Improvements for 3G/4G to reduce fraudPlatform Engineer - 3G/4G Messaging Services• Directly responsible for SMS/MMS platforms delivering over 7 billion messages per month – 1300 messages/month/per subscriber with zero down time.• Defined requirements for IP-SM Gateway as part of Platform Evolution to RCS/IMS including integration into Cricket’s Evolved Packet Core• Directly Managed Vendor/Customer/Partner Relationships across SMS/MMS/Inter-Carrier Providers• Improved Process/Policy for SMS/MMS/Email Anti-SPAM to protect and enhance customer privacy and securityProject Engineer - Commercial Mobile Alert Services (CMAS)/Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)• Defined and deployed end-to-end system architecture for Cricket’s deployment of CMAS• Generate detailed Systems Engineering documentation for requirements, design, and evaluation criteria for CMAS Gateway, MSC/BSC implementations, and Device RequirementsProject Engineer – UICC Development/Integration• As technical owner for Cricket’s UICC – define/manage CSIM/ISIM/USIM requirements for UICC and Device Vendors focused on Cricket’s 4G product roadmap• Implemented 3GPP2 Multiple Mode System Selection on Cricket’s UICC as a backport to IS-683C to improve customer experience and find best services at lowest cost.

Greater San Diego Area

Systems Design Engineer for UMTS/CDMA Products – rejoining Kyocera, I was the Systems Design Engineer responsible for Kyocera’s first GSM/UMTS Product. Integrated new platform/customer requirements into Kyocera’s requirements and documentation process based on current 3GPP/GSMA/PTCRB specifications, along with new JSR and OMA requirements at the application layer. Additional responsibilities included requirements management for products targeted towards Sprint Pre-Paid Group and Verizon ODI MVNO customers for new products, as well as sustaining projects in progress.Lead Systems Engineer for Kyocera’s first UMTS handset - the C4700 “Cabo”• Defined Systems Requirements for UICC, Java, 3GPP standards• Managed integration issues in a complex OEM/ODM relationship between Qualcomm, Compal, Kvaleberg AS/Smarterphone, Kyocera Communications JapanRequirements Manager for Tier 1 Carriers and Mobile Virtual Network Operators:GSM/UMTS Devices for LATAM markets - Systems Engineer for initial foray into this market segment for Kyocera:• Compañía Anónima Nacional de Telefonos de Venezuela – Movilnet (CANTV)• Telefonica/Movistar – multiple regions• América Móvil – multiple regionsCDMA 1x/EV-DO – sustained and maintained relationships with established customers:• Sprint Prepaid Group – SPG represents Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, other brands• Verizon Wireless ODI - Open Market Handsets for Tier 3 markets, including direct and virtual operators.

Saratoga, Ca

First Silicon Valley Startup Play... Bounce was an idea to connect devices over a DHT/DLT network with an emphasis on peer to peer relay and traffic localization.Role - Early stage startup work with Bounce Technologies as a technical co-founder and interim CTO - designed and developed an architecture around DHT/DLT in a mobile mesh environment with content addressable services and network updates in a social graph to localize trafficin 2010, we were perhaps 5 to 7 years ahead of our time - was a hard story to tell to potential investors/partners, but it was a great experience, and good friends made here.

Greater San Diego Area

Established and maintained a profitable independent consultancy, used domain experience and expertise to resolve problems, provide solutions, and deliver products. Clients include Kyocera America, Aricent/frog design, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, Red Chalk Group, Fusion Wireless• Product Realization Manager – provided process guidance, applied best practices to a development effort - targeting Tier 1 operators and OEM’s with BrewMP. Managed cross-functional software UI/UX porting effort to ensure transition to other OEM’s• Machine-to-Machine Communications – designed and implemented end-to-end protocol and software API’s to facilitate communications between devices. Successfully provided proof of concept to end customer as a joint venture with Kyocera America Incorporated• Machine to Machine Communications – provided implementation details and protocol expertise for 3G-CDMA Data implementation across different embedded modem solutions• Femtocell Research – completed high-level design for multi-protocol femto cell and system control, incorporating whitelist/blacklist access control. Provided whitepaper for DOE/DHS Grant including technical approach, detailed implementation roadmap, and financial details to bring the design to market.

Greater San Diego Area

Systems Engineer - completed high-level designs; established system design criteria and requirements documentation across multiple projects including Multiple Radio Access Controller, Wimax/WiFi Premises Equipment, Dual Radio Voice Continuity across VoIP to traditional circuit switched voice connections. IP development resulted in 7 patents awarded, 13 applications filed.Standards Participation – directly reviewed and contributed to MAC/signaling layer specifications related to 3GPP2, IEEE, and IETF in support of company objectives. Projects included:• IEEE 802.16m – System Requirements Document, Evaluation Methodology Document, System Definition Document• 3GPP2 C.S10016 Revision D – Multiple Mode System Selection• 3GPP2 C.P0087 – E-UTRAN to cdma2000 Connectivity and Interworking air interface• 3GPP2 C.S0024-B – cdma2000 high rate packet data (Revision B)• 3GPP2 C.S0084-00x – Medium Access Control layer for ultra mobile broadband• TIA-1149 - Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS) over CDMA• ANSI J-STD-100 – Joint ATIS/TIA CMAS Mobile Device Behavior Specification

Greater San Diego Area

Established and built 'best of class' OEM team for MS/BS Interop for CDMA post Qualcomm sale of business unit - Directly accountable to Vice-President, Engineering for device carrier acceptance across all product lines. * Technical Account Manager - Met regularly with customer compliance managers to monitor current project status.* Customer Acceptance Manager - Managed product life cycle issue sreported by internal and external sources through all phases of development. * Interoperability Manager - Managed device/network interoperability testing for all KWC products including industry requirements (CDG2/3),and customer specific requirements* System Test Project Lead - multiple projects

Greater San Diego Area

Interoperability lead for signaling conformance, CDG Stage 2 – as IOT lead for QCPI, oversaw all internal and external interoperability testing related to Qualcomm/Kyocera Wireless handsets. * Test Lead for 2-way text messaging services – launch partner with Verizon Wireless* System test lead for QCP-2135, QCP-2119 handsets* Productized QCOM internal test mobile software as QCTest Retriever – device plus desktop software, documentation* 2.5G IS-95B Medium Data Rate (MDR) – lead field engineer working onsite with Motorola, 3COM, KDDI Japan* 2G Data Services First Office Application (FOA) with Qualcomm, 3COM, Lucent Technologies for Bell Atlantic Mobile, PrimcCo PCS, Sprint PCS* Device/Mobile Chipset Field Engineering Lead for Qualcomm CBS Infrastructure* Test project lead for QCTest CAIT diagnostic monitor software* Test project lead for PDQEz, a first generation Smartphone