Verveba Telecom
July 2015 – Aug 17, 2015
RF Associate Engineer (Seattle, Washington)
Verveba Telecom
Feb 2015 – June 2015
RF Associate Engineer (Denver,Colorado)
Verveba Telecom
Mar 2013 – Jan 2015
Perform RF Drive Test activities on pre-defined sites within a specific geographic area such as clusters, single site verifications, Volte testing. (2g,3g,LTE, Volte testing).
Supported networks include: CDMA, GSM, UMTS,LTE, VoLTE technology
Work days or nights to gather cellular site RF data
Resolve minor computer problems with navigation and data collection software
Quickly learn and retain relevant system knowledge through applied learning, reading of standards documents or other documentation and review of test plan documents.
Demonstrate basic understanding of RF theory, ability to conceptualize one cell site in a network
Knowledge and strong troubleshooting of TEMS, MapInfo & Nomad Sirent: HD call and voice measurement systems.
Diesel Mechanic
Strom Engineering
Feb 2009 – Sept. 2012
Worked on various contracts in Texas and Minnesota
Experience on assembly line for International tractor trailers and family of tactical vehicles (FMTV) military trucks (BAE)
Installed/ inspected brake lines, air tanks, fender skirts, gas tanks, tires, doors, air hoses, front/back end light fixtures & wiring. Etc.
Adjusted and installed equipment to specifications, to include spot welding, cutting, sanding, painting, and polishing for final product.
Resolved any issues with trucks not passing post delivery inspections.
Electronic Tech. II on Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Military Trucks
AAR Brown International
Feb. 2008- Nov. 2008
Installation of electronic equipment such as global positioning system (GPS) devices, computer installation, satellite/cryptographic radios, descrambling devices and VHF/UHF antennas.
Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
The systems installed included the following: Blue Force Tracking (BFT), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), Objective Gunner Protection Kit, (OGPK), Tactical Operations Center Intercommunications System (TOCNET), Video Conferencing Application (VIC), 104,103,110 communication radios, Digi-Rack, satellite communication antennas (SATCOM), Roxtec- flexible cable entry seals, crew vehicle receiver/ jammer (CVRJ) and Duke.
Kept a clean work station and accountability for all equipment.
Heavy Duty Diesel Lead Mechanic/Armor Specialist (Iraq)
Premier Systems Professionals Inc.
May 2005 – Sept. 2007
Worked 84 hours weekly in Iraq on Marine Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) 7-ton trucks installing armor kits and performing retrogrades.
Kits included installing armored windshield, armored roof, armed doors, shock-absorbing floors, and replacement of suspension plates, backside armor and a troop carrier, etc.
Retrogrades pertained to AC installation and front suspension.
Trained and supervised 8-10 personnel at any given time.
Computer Tech. /Logistics Clerk
U.S Marine Corps
Feb 1999 – May. 2004
Responsible for over 120 computer users; ensuring all pertinent hardware/software was installed and ready to use.
Responsibilities included repairing, troubling shooting and giving maintenance, to include formatting computers and installing windows operating systems.
Setup user accounts and workstations, to include conference equipment for presentations.
Supported over 180 reserve sites.
Tracked back orders on parts with weekly reports which commanding officer utilized to assess mission capabilities.
Redistributed millions of dollars of equipment to deficient units.
Responsible for reporting, on a quarterly basis, the accountability of over half a million dollars in equipment.
EDUCATION/AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree Psychology ~ May 2012 (3.33 GPA)
South Texas College, McAllen, TX
National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Mast, Overseas Deployment Ribbon, Two Certificates of Appreciation, Certificate of Excellence (Overseas in Iraq)
North American Institute (Online Courses)/ Mack Trucks Inc., Volvo Trucks North America Certificates: Diesel Engine Basic Test (May 17, 2009),Impact 3.0 Parts (May 25, 2009), Best of SACC E-Learning (May 18, 2009), Impact 3.0 Service (May 25, 2009)Volvo Basic Heavy-Duty Truck HVAC Principles (Dec 31, 2010) Volvo Basic Electrical (May 20, 2009)
Caterpillar University (Online course): ELE C01 Key Features of Electricity, Forklift Safety Video
10 k Forklift Certified, Camp Al-Taqaddum, Iraq
Marine Corps Boot Camp, San Diego, CA Graduation: May 21, 1999
Enlisted Basic Supply School (3043), Jacksonville, NC