TELNET INC, CHARLOTTE, NC  2015 –2015
RF Engineering Regulatory Specialist  June 2015 –November 2015
Efficiently managed project of regulatory process for the region. Effectively coordinated with RF engineers, construction, and equipment engineering personnel to ensure that the selected sites meet the RF engineering, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Provided updated status to other groups such as the implementation group. Responsible for filing FCC applications for Wireless Transmission Sites to ensure that Verizon Wireless is in compliance with the FCC guidelines. Ensured compliance with Regulatory Directives by accurately maintained station records/site files. Coordinated all filings, and track, and follow up on approvals to ensure that they are granted ahead of the Verizon Wireless site activation or modification. Actively worked with Real Estate Managers, Site Acquisition Managers, Zoning Managers, as it relates to new Site Build, LTE, UMTS, COWS/COLTS, Tower Modifications, and/or Cell Relocations, small cells, etc.
• Created, maintained, and received on purchase orders related to site activities.
• Perform radio engineering evaluation for system planning and site acquisition.
• Efficiently generated the FCC, and radial reports to be submitted with the FCC filing by utilizing prediction (GeoPlan) tool.
• Efficiently processed Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) filings, and submit them to the VZW HQ network regulatory group.
• Coordinated accurate review of all regulatory, and compliance documentation pertaining to the approved candidates.
• Extracted all pertinent Radio Frequency information about the site and get any required AM study and border extension agreements by working with the RF Engineers.

UNITED SERVICE SOURCE INC. NEW YORK, NY
Project Manager/Project Engineer – Telecommunications  December 2014 – June 2015
Aiding multiple vendors to deploy SiriusXM’s next generation Dual Remote Units (DRU) repeaters, develop HVAC/Venting system specifications, and requirements for repeater network equipment. Following up third party vendor’s responsibilities regarding legal counsel, EME consultants, AM tower or station consultants, surveyors, and environmental consultants.
• Project management with maintenance of primary equipment and tertiary support systems for wireless telecommunication equipment facilities.
• Managed the deployment of telecommunication network infrastructure at unmanned tower and rooftop locations.
• Efficiently supervised external vendor’s project for implementation of HVAC, and venting upgrades, deployment of next generation repeater equipment upgrades.
• Efficiently review and provided guidance on the deployment of next generation (Dual Remote Units) repeater equipment upgrades.
• Review deliverables, obtain appropriate business approvals, and provide final sign-off for milestones

TELNET INC, CHARLOTTE, NC  2014 –2014
SOFTPATH SYSTEM INC., Annapolis Junction, MD  2012 – 2013
RF Engineering Regulatory Specialist  September 2014 –November 2014
Project Manager-RF Engineering Regulatory Specialist  August 2012 – December 2013
Efficiently managed project of regulatory process for the region. Effectively coordinated with RF engineers, construction, and equipment engineering personnel to ensure that the selected sites meet the RF engineering, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Provided updated status to other groups such as the implementation group. Responsible for filing FCC applications for Wireless Transmission Sites to ensure that Verizon Wireless is in compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUE
with the FCC guidelines. Ensured compliance with Regulatory Directives by accurately maintained station records/site files. Coordinated all filings, and track, and follow up on approvals to ensure that they are granted ahead of the Verizon Wireless site activation or modification. Actively worked with Real Estate Managers, Site Acquisition Managers, Zoning Managers, as it relates to new Site Build, LTE, UMTS, COWS/COLTS, Tower Modifications, and/or Cell Relocations, small cells, etc.
• Created, maintained, and received on purchase orders related to site activities.
• Perform radio engineering evaluation for system planning and site acquisition.
• Efficiently generated the FCC, and radial reports to be submitted with the FCC filing by utilizing prediction (GeoPlan) tool.
• Efficiently processed Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) filings, and submit them to the VZW HQ network regulatory group.
• Coordinated accurate review of all regulatory, and compliance documentation pertaining to the approved candidates.
• Extracted all pertinent Radio Frequency information about the site and get any required AM study and border extension agreements by working with the RF Engineers.

TALASCEND, Columbia, MD.
RF Engineer  December 2013 – August 2014
Examined site surveys, design sites with existing RF configuration for LTE overlay, and created new RF datasheets based on the given information from the survey. Determined RF components for the new design from antenna, diplexers, Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA), attenuators, combiners, and splitters. Utilized existing technologies GSM & UMTS for LTE overlay to inspected RF design.
• Identified search areas by using planning tools, maps, and area visits as required.

• Conducted site visits, and selected best antenna location, and candidate.

NEW YORK STATE TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE CORPORATION, ROME, NY
Network Infrastructure Engineering  December 2005 – March 2010
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC-DEP)
Performed productive project monitoring, and quality assurance on advanced metering infrastructure project. Authored, and implemented a testing procedure to examine deems defective units installed by the contractors. Evaluated, and reported on AMI contractor performance. Monitored, and troubleshoot performance of installation
Contractors. Evaluated, and reported on the AMI system manufacture which provides MTUs, central AMI server, training, and initial installation quality control for installation contractors and DEP inspectors. Efficiently performed daily activities i.e. directed daily build activities according to specifications, conducted site visits, generated required reports, prepared punch lists, and ensuring completion by contractors, oversee, and coordinated the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of AMI system on NYC–DEP facilities. Ensured deliverables, milestones, and key dependencies are met.
• Investigated, and analyzed malfunctioning endpoints.
• Analyzed network system failures, and recommended remedial action.
• Proactively identified, and troubleshooting issues that may affect system performance, and data integrity.
• Identified, evaluated, designed, build, test, implemented, and maintained all aspects of data transfer interfaces between the Aclara’ Star system and various customer data systems such as Billing, Meter Data Management, Asset Management, Outage management, Route Management, etc.
New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) – New York City Wireless Information Network (NYCWiN)
Read, and interpret project contract plans, and specifications to determined necessary control system architecture, component equipment, and functional requirements.
• Directed coverage drive-testing for mobile data network to provide quality assurance to client.
Regional Planning Committee
Performed business development, FCC license research, processed license applications, RF network design, planning, and optimization activities. Performed coordination tasks for the NYS regional planning committees 8, 30, and 55 related to 700-MHz and 800-MHz spectrum use planning.
• Familiarized with FCC C.F.R 47 Part 1, 2, 90, and 101.
• Remained current with FCC dockets, rulings, and coordinates such with various NYS and local government agencies.
New York Statewide Wireless Network (SWN)
Efficiently provided RF engineering support, and analysis. Performed frequency licensing for the NYS – SWN project-Applied for over 800 frequencies in the 4.9-GHz, 700-MHz and 800-MHz bandwidth using FCC ULS system, ASR system according to the FCC/FAA Code of Federal Regulations. (i.e. FCC CFR Title 43 and FAA CFR Title 14). Carry out area, and site surveys to identify RF equipment location and antenna orientation. Verified RF related site engineering drawings. Performed drive-coverage testing for Land-Mobile Radio (LMR) systems (test for signal strength) using GIS software such as MapInfo.
• Lead primary regional build out installations activities. (Microwave antenna, and LMR equipment’s, etc.).
• Researched, verified, and analyzed FCC license data for various NY State agencies and local governments.

New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation, Rome, NY
Engineering Coordinator – Intern  2005 – 2005
New York Statewide Wireless Network (SWN)
Coordinator of the VSA (Visual Site Assessment) Team (Field Engineers) to assess communications infrastructure for potential inclusion in the Statewide Wireless Network. Performed data mining of FCC license-records database for information relevant to the SWN effort.
• Provided critical support to the New York Statewide Wireless Network (SWN) — from surveying sites to determine their expansion suitability to mining data in the FCC license records database.

APAC Customer Service, Utica, NY
Customer Service Representative 2004 – 2005
Assisted T-Mobile customers by providing information while providing efficient, and courteous service.
• Timely resolved T-Mobile customer’s issues with their accounts, payments, and troubleshooting, etc.
• Resolved routine problems, and recognized when to escalate customer issues.

Embassy Suites Hotel, Piscataway, NJ
Hotel Engineering  January 2003 – October 2003
Fixed minor plumbing problems, preventative maintenance, maintained daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities.
• Timely resolved all maintenance issues.