David Long
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Steve Anthony
I would describe Dave as 100% reliable, his DAS knowledge is on point.
LinkedIn User
There is no one in the Distributed Antenna System buisness more knowledgable about customer expectations, and how to achieve them. David is truly one of but a handful of RF engineers dedicated to the customer. That is why he stands out above and beyond others. He is exactly what we need to support us in Healthcare, and it's ongoing complex delivery systems.
Steve Anthony
I would describe Dave as 100% reliable, his DAS knowledge is on point.
LinkedIn User
There is no one in the Distributed Antenna System buisness more knowledgable about customer expectations, and how to achieve them. David is truly one of but a handful of RF engineers dedicated to the customer. That is why he stands out above and beyond others. He is exactly what we need to support us in Healthcare, and it's ongoing complex delivery systems.
Steve Anthony
I would describe Dave as 100% reliable, his DAS knowledge is on point.
LinkedIn User
There is no one in the Distributed Antenna System buisness more knowledgable about customer expectations, and how to achieve them. David is truly one of but a handful of RF engineers dedicated to the customer. That is why he stands out above and beyond others. He is exactly what we need to support us in Healthcare, and it's ongoing complex delivery systems.
Steve Anthony
I would describe Dave as 100% reliable, his DAS knowledge is on point.
LinkedIn User
There is no one in the Distributed Antenna System buisness more knowledgable about customer expectations, and how to achieve them. David is truly one of but a handful of RF engineers dedicated to the customer. That is why he stands out above and beyond others. He is exactly what we need to support us in Healthcare, and it's ongoing complex delivery systems.
Credentials
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PC Tel
PCTELAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Voyager 5.1
Motorola SolutionsAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
General Radio Operators License
Federal Communications CommissionMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Dali Wireless-Install,Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance
Dali WirelessSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Everon Small Cell
Corning IncorporatedOct, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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RF Connect
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United States
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Engineering Supevisor
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Commdex
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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SR Construction Manager
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Jun 2021 - Nov 2022
Oversight of multiple projects, spanning multiple states for quality installations on mission critical, Public Safety DAS platforms. These included both commercial and governmental customers. • Review designs for constructability and through BOM lists • Compiling SOW templates for multiple customer requirements • Inspecting/QA checks for Motorola R56 standards • Pre-Construction walks. Oversight of multiple projects, spanning multiple states for quality installations on mission critical, Public Safety DAS platforms. These included both commercial and governmental customers. • Review designs for constructability and through BOM lists • Compiling SOW templates for multiple customer requirements • Inspecting/QA checks for Motorola R56 standards • Pre-Construction walks.
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MasTec Professional Services
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
Working knowledge with Salesforce • Build additional customer base; this included expanding customer reach in the following areas: o Major carrier-TN, KY, NC, GA and Fl o Working directly with (2) new 3PO’s o On Boarding and being awarded projects with GC’s. Respond to RFP requests Drive proposals for RFP requests Working knowledge with Salesforce • Build additional customer base; this included expanding customer reach in the following areas: o Major carrier-TN, KY, NC, GA and Fl o Working directly with (2) new 3PO’s o On Boarding and being awarded projects with GC’s. Respond to RFP requests Drive proposals for RFP requests
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Zinwave
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United Kingdom
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Services Manager
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2017 - Jan 2020
Functional role as Services Manager is to fully manage all aspects of presales design, testing, planning support along with post-sale installation and commissioning. This role is critical to customer satisfaction especially in ensuring an accurate scope of work and clear milestones. My territory was the East Coast supporting multiple Regional Sales Directors. Key wins during this time included Yale University, University of Alabama Dorms, and JFK Airport-Train station Public Safety replacement. Responsibilities: • Directly responsible for all RF design work, Scope of Works and any changes needed • Directly responsible for reviewing, accepting all bids, and managing subcontractors • Responsible for the review and response for RFP’s • Provide training classes for contractors • Work with sales teams to grow market share
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RMEF
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Chapter Chair
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2010 - Jan 2020
Outstanding Chapter Award-2014 Outstanding Chapter Award-2015 Outstanding Chapter Award-2018 Outstanding Chapter Award-2014 Outstanding Chapter Award-2015 Outstanding Chapter Award-2018
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MasTec Professional Services
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Field Engineer
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2017
• Reviewing milestone deliverables • Testing and optimizing of DAS systems • System Commissioning of DAS platforms • Reviewing or Fiber, Coax and PIM testing • Working directly with multiple internal departments on project processes • Product knowledge with TE, Solid, Corning, Teko and Andrew • Data collection using JDSU • Assisting with procedures and best practices • Data collection-TEMS Discovery and Investigation trained, Data Pro • ADX Certification • Maintained all facets of DAS Project tasks • Expanded Customer sales base IB Wave Certified Level 1 Spider Cloud E-RAN 200 Certified Level 1 Kaelus PIM Certified AWP Certified Commscope ION-B/ION-M and Node A Installation & Commissioning certified Commscope ION-U Installation and Commissioning certified Healthcare Vendor Employee Trained and certified -Calhoun Community College Renewed 10 Hour OSHA
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Vertex Innovations, Inc.
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior DAS Engineer
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
Corning/Mobile Access certified Commisioner and Designer TE-TEC Sales Training completed TE-Installation and Commissioning certified DAS designs with Teko, Solid, TE, CMA and Andrew TE 5 step Commissioning Site surveys for LTE/AWS upgrades Corning/Mobile Access certified Commisioner and Designer TE-TEC Sales Training completed TE-Installation and Commissioning certified DAS designs with Teko, Solid, TE, CMA and Andrew TE 5 step Commissioning Site surveys for LTE/AWS upgrades
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Cellular Specialties, Inc.
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South East
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RF Systems Engineer
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Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
• System Commissioning of all DAS platforms • Worked directly with carriers, Universities, property owners, and hospitals • Handled projects with a cost ranging from 40K to 1M, with an average build cost of 100K • Working directly with multiple internal departments on project processes • Product knowledge with TE(Formally ADC), Solid, Corning (Formally Mobile Access) and Andrew • Training of Technical Partners/Contractors . Data collection using JDSU and NEMO Outdoor * 10 Hour OSHA * Attached Public Safety BDA, to DAS projects in several Hospitals in SE
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Nexius
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United States
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Telecommunications
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300 - 400 Employee
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PM
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Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
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Design Engineer
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Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Responsibilities/DutiesDesign Large Venue DAS solutions for various CarriersDirectly responsible for all RF design work and any changes neededEnsuring SHO objectives are met per Carrier requirements using IB Wave toolsProduct knowledge with ADC, Mobile Access, and Andrew DAS equipment
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ADC June 2004
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Project Manager
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Jun 2004 - Nov 2010
Responsibilities/Duties Manage DAS installations throughout the South East Directly responsible for all RF design work, Scope of Works and any changes needed Directly responsible for reviewing, accepting all bids and managing subcontractors Worked directly with carriers, Universities, property owners, and hospitals Handled projects with a cost ranging from 60K to 1.2M, with an average build cost of 140K Responsibilities/Duties Manage DAS installations throughout the South East Directly responsible for all RF design work, Scope of Works and any changes needed Directly responsible for reviewing, accepting all bids and managing subcontractors Worked directly with carriers, Universities, property owners, and hospitals Handled projects with a cost ranging from 60K to 1.2M, with an average build cost of 140K
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Cogent Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Mar 2001 - Jun 2004
Managed Fiber Optic installations within a three state region, to include OSP builds Directly responsible for all design work, Scope of Works, and any changes needed Directly responsible for reviewing, accepting all bids, hiring and managing subcontractors Handled over sixty projects within a five state region, with an average build cost of 60K per build Constructed three CO 192 Hubs, from the ground up, with an average build cost of 900K per build Constructed and maintain 15800 Long Haul systems DWDM, CWDM and Qeyton metro fiber optic systems
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Cypress Communications
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 1999 - Mar 2001
Responsibilities/Duties: Manage Fiber Optic, Copper backbone, Point to Point Microwave connectivity and CCTV installations within a Seven-state region Direct involvement to close Communication License Agreements with property owners and Cypress Communications Directly responsible for reviewing, accepting all bids, hiring and managing subcontractors Maintaining all projects within the Capital Expenditure to ensure profitability Constructed an average of 7 million SF per quarter/20 buildings Handled 92 projects for fiscal year 2000, while working with a $9 million budget
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Preferred Technical Services
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Denver, CO
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Operations Manager
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Apr 1996 - Sep 1999
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Wireless Resources
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Operations Manager
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Dec 1995 - Apr 1996
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Johnson Controls
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Ireland
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Wireless Network Technician
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Jun 1995 - Dec 1995
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Education
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USMC
S. Marines, Advanced Electronics