Operations Specialist

October 2013 to Present

Responsibilities
• Installation and routine troubleshooting for all Ericsson base stations.
• Installation and routine troubleshooting for microwave systems including: Aviat, Ceragon, and Alcatel. Expertise in both analog and digital.
• Operate, install and maintain a large group of network elements. This includes an overhaul of the network to 3G/EVDO.
• Completed LTE and TCP/IP training.
• LTE Cisco router integration.
• Building and maintenance of network hardware and facilities including: batteries, generators, power systems and HVACs.
• Management of inventory for sites utilizing SAP.
• Testing and analyzing of network coverage to ensure continuous communication and network integrity.
• Trouble ticket on call through Remedy system
• Compile data from multiple systems for error prevention.
• Direct transmission line testing, PIM testing and sweeping.
• Clear and concise reporting for all sites for system documentation.
• Reduce service affecting outages and manage customer service tickets.
• Manage site inspections with OSHA, county and state regulators.
• Perform audits as required for the company, state and FCC.
• Comply with E911, OSHA and DOT policies.
• Participation in cross company projects.
• Team lead for multiple projects.
• Update daily logs with site specific information for FCC standards.
• Train new hires and cross functional trainees.
• Manage contractors for all aspects of cell site improvements.
• Participate in budget reviews.
• Continually train and take classes to maintain up to date knowledge in fast paced telecommunications field.

Skills Used
• Manage large networks
• Team Leadership
• Report generation and analysis
• Inventory management
• Advanced computer skills
• Customer relations
• Self motivator

Network Field Engineer

May 1996 to 6/13

Manage 40 cell sites in Lake and Mendocino counties on CDMA network.
• Installation and routine troubleshooting for all Ericsson base stations.
• Installation and routine troubleshooting for microwave systems including: Aviat, Ceragon, and Alcatel. Expertise in both analog and digital.
• Operate, install and maintain a large group of network elements. This includes an overhaul of the network to 3G/EVDO.
• Completed LTE and TCP/IP training.
• LTE router integration.
• Building and maintenance of network hardware and facilities including: batteries, generators, power systems and HVACs.
• Management of inventory for sites utilizing SAP.
• Testing and analyzing of network coverage to ensure continuous communication and network integrity.
• Compile data from multiple systems for error prevention.
• Direct transmission line testing, PIM testing and sweeping.
• Clear and concise reporting for all sites for system documentation.
• Reduce service affecting outages and manage customer service tickets.
• Manage site inspections with OSHA, county and state regulators.
• Perform audits as required for the company, state and FCC.
• Comply with E911, OSHA and DOT policies.
• Participation in cross company projects.
• Team lead for multiple projects.
• Update daily logs with site specific information for FCC standards.
• Train new hires and cross functional trainees.
• Manage contractors for all aspects of cell site improvements.
• Participate in budget reviews.
• Continually train and take classes to maintain up to date knowledge in fast paced telecommunications field.

Engineer

January 1993 to April 1996

Installed, Tested and Commissioned DMS250 switches for Sprint, MCI, WorldCom and Williams Telecommunication.
• Traveled to locations all over the country for installations.
• Managed contractors and employees.
• Led multiple projects and teams.

B.A. in Business Management

2005

Vocational

Certifications and Skills
• Anritsu site master line sweep certification
• CDMA Metro, cell 800, FCP and c800
• CDMA 800 HZ maintenance
• CDMA Theory 809 A and B
• CDMA Metrocell advanced trouble shooting
• CDMA 1502 1XRT EVDO and EVDO
• Alcatel Microwave School
• Aviat/Harris training
• PIM gear certification
• Continuous snow survival 1 & 2 training
• AC/DC electronics
• Nortel Meridian 1 translations
• SAP
Various Drive test gear for over the air testing and RF trouble shooting