Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory.
Strong problem solving / troubleshooting skills
Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and multitask, able to prioritize work schedule and workload
Computer skills: Asset, Atoll, T-PIM, Actix, TrueCall, TEMS, WiTT tool, MapInfo, Delorme, Street&Trips, NEMO, Microsoft Office and Visio.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Major: Radio & Optical Communications
Politechnical University, Bucharest, Romania.

1994 Baccalaureate - “N. Grigorescu” High School, Campina, Romania.
Major: Mathematics & Physics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

August 2016 – August 2017, Project Manager – Development, T-Mobile - Tampa, Florida

Act as liaison between RF Engineering and Site Development for closeout packages
Receive, review closeout packages for completeness
Tracking of progress on closeout packages, manage punch list to clean package and send to RF as appropriate
Update database with information based on closeout packages as needed
Lead and manage all aspects of project and program logistics and deployment supporting the Central Florida market’s Capital expenditure.
Responsible for all construction equipment forecast projections per build plan to ensure on time deployment.
Integral member of daily construction/ development meetings to determine and maintain project and program needs, timelines and schedules.
Work hand in hand with multiple departments including site acquisition, RF engineering, operations, warehousing and general contractors to manage equipment deployment ensuring all required is available when needed to maintain project plans and schedules.
Review RF data sheets and site specific engineering requirements in order to ensure all RF, transport, power and ground equipment is accounted for on the design, bill of material and macro project plan available to maintain the development construction plan.
Update and interrogate multiple databases for data compilation, tracking and scheduling.
Responsible for all development logistics to manage project schedule for suppliers/ vendors, warehousing operations, and general contractors ensuring seamless deployment.
Project manager with oversight in deployment tracking, equipment design, ordering, logistics, inventory control and deployment for the Central Florida market.

July 2011 – May 2016, LTE - RF Deployment Engineer, T-Mobile, Tampa, FL

Produce and review RFDS, Plumbing Diagrams, Port Matrix, RFCIQ preparation, provide guidelines on design and deployment of LTE & UMTS networks.
Monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators
Resolved day-to-day issues and participates in customer TT for all network related services
Checking RETs and basic RF parameters for the sites before lunching in BTS Manager
COP review, making sure the RF design is implemented following client requirement, tracking RF construction progress
Once construction is completed , insured site configuration is consistent with design specs
Creating COP requirements for construction team on client behalf for special projects (e.g. sweeps requirements, fiber test results, antenna installation guidelines)
Attended daily deployment meetings, discuss issues, suggest solutions
Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports of RF construction site quality

January 2011 – June 2011, LTE Field Training, AT&T, San Francisco, CA

Performed site walks (tower, rooftops, PGE towers), along with the RF Engineer, Civil Engineer, Site Acquisition, A&E (Architectural and Engineering) Team, etc.
Modified existing RFDS using VISIO to incorporate/alternate solutions to allow deployment of LTE equipment (consolidate, cosite, addition).
Configure different technologies (UMTS, GSM) in order to accommodate LTE on the existing sites.
Reviewed and analyzed proposed RF configuration options along with C&E team.
Supporting the C&E (Construction and Engineering) team to survey new LTE site candidates.
Make sure all the components are accurately placed on the plumbing diagram (RRU, TMA, dTMA, RET, Duplexers, Diplexers, MCPA).

November 2010 – January 2011, RF Test Engineer - Clearwire

RF Test Engineer for Clearwire in Los Angeles area using WiTT tool: ATP, TDD interference testing.

Responsibilities included:
Performing speed tests for new site on air, to verify the objective coverage, handover performance, to verify there is no low power, no swap sectors or not effective coverage.
Perform RF measurements as required. Write reports and make recommendations.
Routine and comparative Drive Test.

DT Preparation for new sites.

Performing speed test for cell sites as required.

Determine interference level at interfered base station.

Determine if TDD interference is a two-way phenomenon.

Identify a viable candidate sector for further downtilt testing.

February 2009 – September 2010 RF Engineer, Cosmote, Romania

Data collection for new site on air, to verify the objective coverage, handover performance, to verify there is no low power, no swap feeder or not effective coverage.
Monitored Cell Statistics like call-drop rate, handover failures, blocked calls hand-over and call set-up success rates and Set up Drive Test Kits.
Manually made log files for cluster drives and site verification.
Configured Route-Maps for desired traffic paths (Policy based routing).
Cluster drives, monitor call setup, call termination, blocked calls, drop calls, access failures, signal quality and signal strength.
Site Audit, to check the Antenna Orientation, Tilting, Antenna Type installed, compare with design or planning.

May 2008-Oct 2008 RF Engineer, T-Mobile, VA

Data collection for T-Mobile, field measurement using Ericsson-Tems Investigation 7.0 Street& Trips, Delorme and MapInfo for data collection in New York , New Jersey area, Washington DC area and Virginia: E911, rehome, retune, site integration, cluster drive, CW testing, walk test.

Responsibilities included:
Worked with optimization team to troubleshoot problem areas.
Assisted in fine-tuning of the BSS parameters - Hopping, Power control, Quality and power budget handovers, neighbor relations optimization, congestion relief.
Tools: Ericsson phones, scanner, Delorme and MapInfo.
Drive Testing using TEMS Investigation and assisted in troubleshooting drop calls, block calls and handover failures.
Frequency scanning using TEMS Investigation
Responsible for ensuring software and hardware are correctly setup and drive data is collected in a correct manner whilst resolving any potential issues.
Routine and comparative Drive test, analysis of log files using Post processing tool.
Analyze drive test problems for the whole network and determine if caused by poor RF coverage, RF interference, poor handover parameters, poor power control, etc.
Perform regular drive tests to assess primary network performance indicators such as handover, coverage and call quality, checking RF parameters.
Perform RF measurements as required. Write reports and make recommendations.
Completing the driveroutes accurately while I am coordinating with team assigned for particular jobs.
Using the right approach with T-Mobile customers and E911 operators while testing.

Jan 2008-Mar 2008 RF Engineer, T-Mobile, NJ/NY

Drive test for T-Mobile using Ericsson-Tems8.1&8.2, Street&Trips and Mapinfo for data collection on the first launching of UMTS Network in New York and New Jersey area.
Site acceptance – SC (Scrambling Codes) verification, mobile to test number (MO test), mobile to mobile (MO and MT test), PS R99 test (t-zones start), SHO (softer handover) test.

Responsibilities included:
Responsible for ensuring vehicle is driven in a safe, law-abiding fashion and accurately interprets drive test routes.
Drive Routes definition on Cluster and Market level for driving the network on MAP INFO and Streets and Trips.
Perform regular drive tests to assess primary network performance indicators such as handover, coverage and call quality, checking all the RF parameters.
Perform drive test data analysis to identify network problems and provide recommendations.
Handling the TEMS Investigation 8.1, Map Info Professional to solve the RF related problems.
Responsible for ensuring software and hardware are correctly setup and drive data is collected in a correct manner whilst resolving any potential issues.

Aug 2005-Dec 2007 RF Engineer, Entel Corporation, Bucharest, Romania

Perform regular drive tests to assess primary network performance indicators such as handover, coverage and call quality, checking RF parameters.
Perform drive test data analysis to identify network problems and provide recommendations using Ericsson-TEMS 5.1 and Mapinfo.

Responsibilities included:
Routine and comparative Drive Test

Analyze the drive test data and specify drive test plans

Taking care of the database and the documentation

Sep 2004-Jul 2005 Engineer, Mobilrom, Bucharest, Romania

Responsibilities included:
Drive test, field measurement and post processing data using Ericsson-Tems5.1 and Mapinfo.
Analysis of drive test data for fine tuning planning tools and optimization of operational systems
Taking care of the database and the documentation

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