Telecom/RF Engineer Resume

Title
Telecom/RF Engineer

Primary Skills
OPNET, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, link budgets, Excel, Word, Access, UNIX, Remedy, ArcView

Location
US-VA-Ashburn

Posted
Apr-09-09


Professional Profile:
Highly motivated telecommunications/wireless systems engineer with 8+ years of professional experience and strong communication skills with a "get the job done" attitude.

Work Experience:
* Microwave Design Engineer, AWS/PCS spectrum sharing and Incumbent Relocation Services Mar 07 - Present
Spectrum Solutions, Comsearch, an Andrew Company
- Perform Spectrum sharing interference analysis in the 1.7/2.1GHz bands
- Analyze potential interference into incumbents of frequencies to be used for drive-testing for coverage verification
- Work with project management team (commercial account management) and manage technical relationships with multiple accounts (T-Mobile, MetroPCS, VantagePoint etc.) with regular communication with key people at customer sites to ensure satisfaction with RF design/relocation efforts
- Preparation and dissemination of FCC-mandated Prior Coordination Notices (PCNs) to incumbents
- Perform Cost Sharing verification to validate any cost sharing obligations and invoices
- Perform re-engineering services to relocate incumbents

* Lead Integration Engineer, Tier I, Geometrix Division - E911 Project Apr 06 - Feb 07
Wireless Network Solutions (WNS), Andrew Corporation
- Tested E911 functionality at Cingular/AT&T's new site builds and was responsible for interaction with clients to ensure satisfaction.
- Managed technical relationship, fielded and addressed issues and complaints.
- Performed troubleshooting with Intrado and the Mobile Switching Center to identify problems with E911 calls made from sites
- Trained new members of the integration team

* Test & Commissioning Accuracy Engineer, Geometrix division - E911 Systems Mar 05 - Apr 06
Network Solutions, Andrew Corporation
- Was responsible for the testing and commissioning of all equipment and software associated with the Geometrix E911 location system and client interaction to ensure satisfaction.
- Analyzed Wireless Location Systems tasking capabilities.
- Troubleshoot WLS Devices within cellular network.
- Trained Engineers to test and report each market for accuracy.
- Maintained excellent working relationship with customer project management and on-site personnel.
- Worked with UNIX command structure and mapping tools.
- Provided certification test reports to Cingular/AT&T to submit to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for compliance

* IT Coordinator, Columbian School of Arts and Science Nov 04-Feb 05
The George Washington University
- Designed, maintained and updated the department's official website
- Maintained the department's computer lab
- Helped faculty members with upgrading their workstation and to post their courses online
- Created Course CD for the Distance Learning program

* Staff Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, SEAS Jun 03-Oct 04
The George Washington University
- Dealt with the students files and records
- Answered student queries as a part of "ask a grad"
- Maintained various databases
- Maintained the bulletin, course evaluations of professors.

* R.F Engineer, RPG Cellular Services May 02-Aug 02
- Designed the layout for the planned expansion to launch new cell sites
- Designed frequency re-use patterns and calculated nterference computations
- Performed Predictive Analysis on traffic for the proposed patterns
- Designed cell coverage plots using different software and map based packages

Achievements and awards:
* Special recognition for successful completion of commissioning of the New Jersey market netting $2.4 million in revenue for Andrew Corporation under tight deadlines.
* Boston Core and 495 Loop PSAPs - Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution to the September 30th project goal under tight deadlines.
* Maine PSAP - Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution to the September 30th project goal under tight deadlines.

Education:
The George Washington University Washington DC, USA
Masters of Science in Telecommunications & Network Security

University of Madras, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE) Chennai, India
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications

Software/databases/Simulation packages:
OPNET Modeler (certificate course), MATLAB, UNIX, web-page design and maintenance, Microsoft Office Suite
Operating systems: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000.
General Software: Macromedia: Dreamweaver MX-04, Flash, Adobe: Illustrator 9.0, Photoshop 6.0, Front page, ArcView GIS 3.2a
Telecom/network: GSM, GPRS, IS-95 CDMA, CDMA2000, W-CDMA, 2.5G/3G systems, frequency planning, RF network planning, design and optimization, link budgets, C/I analyses, OSI and TCP/IP.
Andrew's Tools: Invex3G, Maptool, QVT Terminal, Cellsite tool, GPAT, IQClear, IQClearXG

Leadership:
* Conference Chairperson, Rotaract Club of SVCE (youth wing of Rotary International)
* Organizer, Electronics and Communication Engineers Association, SVCE, India
* Student Representative, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, India

Personal Attributes:
* Excellent communication skills from interacting with people at different levels in any organization
* Strong team player and team lead with the ability to perform independently with little supervision
* Motivated, very hard working and a fast learner
* Ability to work under pressure and meet objectives with tight deadlines

Certifications
OPNET Modeler


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