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Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

System Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT)• Developed electronic aircraft warfare Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions to guarantee the accuracy of federal defense Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems for global security.• Utilized system behavioral models to define how a system behaved in various scenarios and illustrated the relationships and interactions between its components; created visualizations and predicted how the system would perform, identified dependencies, inputs, outputs, and overall responses to stimuli.• Built labs and tested system state machines (lasers) to validate functionality across all operational states (i.e. threat detection, counter-measuring, standby) to ensure consistent performance (KPI) of transitions under various conditions.• Created test procedures, laser safety plans and reports linked to requirements, designs, and testing of systems.• Ensured all requirements were accounted for, tested, and verified; kept complex requirements structured, tracked, and connected to the testing and validation phases. • Gained knowledge of radar theory advancements, and key concepts through training documentation.• Collaborated across engineering teams to align system descriptions and requirements, applying knowledge of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EOIR) systems, optics, detection, and tracking.• Created Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) for precise requirements-to-test traceability. • Applied analytical problem-solving skills, driving collaboration within integrated product teams (IPTs).• Utilized MATLAB for system modeling and analysis, successfully completing project timelines.

3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 340 Lisle, Il 60532

Technical troubleshooting lead for the Network Operations Center iDAS/oDAS/DARKFIBER. Provide support of wireless networking infrastructure by interfacing directly with fiber customers (TMO , AT&T, Verizon), customer NOC's, field service partners and OEM's. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, internal and external teams. Support the development of standards related to Network Operations processes, tools and best practices. Configure VPN, Wireless technologies, routers, switches, system security and firewalls. Identify, coordinate and document preventive, proactive and corrective maintenance requirements. Plan, execute and supervise planned network maintenance projects such as software or hardware upgrades, network expansion and data collection activities. Perform troubleshooting, technical support and technical problem resolution. Perform coordination and hands-on management of outage restoration efforts including the organizing and leading of joint outage conference bridges with customer, vendors and partner teams. Communicate complex problems, issues, and solutions to customers, vendors, partners and peers. On-Call rotation support for troubleshooting.

United Airlines Operation Center 1200 E Algonquin Rd Elk Grove Village, Il 60007

Technical facilitator coordinating designs with engineering for all work in Service Management and Engineering. Primary function is to be a single point of contact for enterprise delivery of technical infrastructure. Creation, coordinate and presentation of Design Proposal Summary and ultimately coordinate the work of all engineering teams for multiple projects. Coordinate with engineers on technical designs for enterprise infrastructure and applications.

Motorola Solutions, Schaumburg Il

Developed, staged and tested new electronic system opportunities from concept to commercial availability. Subject matter expert for multiple products and hardware used in various technologies (4G/LTE/Microwave). Organized engineering documentation updates, including impact on existing systems.• Led project team lead with contractors testing subscriber features, built RF test lab utilizing Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers and Signal Generators, reducing project costs by 10%.• Created drawings for wiring (RF/Antenna, signal, and power), power requirements, racking and equipment layout, expanding DC/AC power plants and verifying backup requirements, preventing outages and reducing battery out of pocket costs by 50%.• Collaborated with Product Management and Business Teams regarding product roadmaps, meeting deadlines on time, 30% below budget targets.• Supported and trained pre/post-sales field/customer teams in engineering design, R56 installation, customer management and engineering, resulting in 98% customer satisfaction.• Re-purposed equipment, reducing costs by $500K and saving 12 weeks of lead time.• Constructed hardware / capacity rules for bill of materials for products and configurations through data collection and statistical analysis,enabling customers to utilize 90% of hardware capacity.• Engineered installation solutions to extend customer’s investment helping save $165K in additional expenses, resulting in long-term, loyal relationship with $500K added sales.• Contributed to business cases, roadmaps, market positioning, upgrades and lifecycle strategies, interfacing with customers and account teams, translating requirements into competitive offerings.

Schaumburg, Il

Provided engineering expertise for Next Generation Dispatch (NGD) hardware business cases. Created Network Performance Tools from B/OSS data to utilize maximum capacity of Network Elements for global customers.• Influenced design elements for floor layouts, meeting 80% space reductions while doubling capacity.• Supervised 10 associates as TL9000 Quality Team Leader, organizing updates and improvements, reducing 10% of unnecessary steps throughout team documents.• Created first planning guideline for BSP hardware and captured configuration rules, enabling customer to purchase equipment, saving 6 months.• Led telecommunications planning and provided input on selection of hardware, systems, and utilities, recommending policy changes consistent with corporate objectives.

Schaumburg, Il

Designed, engineered, constructed and maintained Network Element Capacity and Link Budgets tools. Hardware subject matter expert for Base Station Systems, Interconnect, Dispatch, Packet Data, and Management Systems. Planned projects, established timelines, completed cost analysis, engineered ancillary requirements (Antenna down to Radio) plus vendor comparisons.• Prevented 100% of defects by analyzing measurements, benchmarks, component test results, prototypes, and existing products to determine design requirements.• Planned projects, established timelines, completed cost analyses, plus vendor comparisons.• Designed, engineered, constructed and maintained competent engineering application tools used to calculate Network Element Capacity.• Participated in software release teams, including the initial development to eventual release, updated versions to help improve software with fixes and enhancements. • Streamlined proposal times, hardware engineering reviews, and orders of sold equipment for domestic and international sales teams.• Co-created RF/Backhaul capacity application tools, equipment generating tools and ancillary requirements to support turnkey operations.• Improved factory-build schematics, containing costs and ensuring customer satisfaction through constant follow-up communication.• Built labs within the department of field engineering for regression, Network/System migration, and Method of Procedure testing prior to first office application (FOA) releases.Other Locations:Cellular Infrastructure Group (CIG) Arlington Heights, ILField Service Division (FSD) Arlington Heights, IL

Des Plaines, Il

Jan 2001- May 2011: Part-time employee and contract employment. Produced, managed and directed live broadcasts on government channels, recording/re-broadcasting, camera operation, website, and TV channel content updates. Repaired studio and field equipment.

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications