Radio Frequency Engineer

• Nov 2019 - Present

Perform and evaluate RF safety, interference studies, and participate in industry committees (IEEE C.95) Perform and evaluate RF safety, interference studies, and participate in industry committees (IEEE C.95)

Owner

• Nov 2016 - Present

Providing wireless consulting services to commercial and government entities. Providing wireless consulting services to commercial and government entities.

Senior Rail Systems Engineer

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

Worked on Positive Train Control Radio Network for Caltrain. Conducted radio base station design for METRA. Worked on Positive Train Control Radio Network for Caltrain. Conducted radio base station design for METRA.

Electrical Engineer

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

Director, RF Compliance

• Jan 2008 - Nov 2016

Review and Sign Electromagnetic Energy Compliance reports verifying cellular carrier compliance with FCC OET-65. Conduct AM station studies for new towers and site modifications Review and Sign Intermodulation Interference Reports Review and Sign Electromagnetic Energy Compliance reports verifying cellular carrier compliance with FCC OET-65. Conduct AM station studies for new towers and site modifications Review and Sign Intermodulation Interference Reports

Owner

• Oct 2006 - Dec 2007

Conducted RF Engineering Design for GSM, CDMA, and iDEN cell sites in California and Utah Used Atoll, PlanetEV, and Wizard Design Tools Provided Overall System Deployment Strategies for New Carriers Conducted RF Capacity Expansion and Future Planning for WY GSM network Trained AT&T personnel to use capital planning tool (Arieso) Conducted RF Engineering Design for GSM, CDMA, and iDEN cell sites in California and Utah Used Atoll, PlanetEV, and Wizard Design Tools Provided Overall System Deployment Strategies for New Carriers Conducted RF Capacity Expansion and Future Planning for WY GSM network Trained AT&T personnel to use capital planning tool (Arieso)

Project Engineer

• Oct 2002 - Oct 2006

GSM network implementation SIM Cards for GSM and GAIT implementation Wrote standard for GSM implementation in Lower 700 MHz spectrum (698-746 MHz) Conducted, implemented, and optimized network system design. Coordinated new GSM roaming agreements and trained existing staff to assume roaming coordination GSM network implementation SIM Cards for GSM and GAIT implementation Wrote standard for GSM implementation in Lower 700 MHz spectrum (698-746 MHz) Conducted, implemented, and optimized network system design. Coordinated new GSM roaming agreements and trained existing staff to assume roaming coordination

Principal Member of Technical Staff

• Dec 2001 - Oct 2002

Approved and coordinated overall design for corridor coverage to -85 dbm Prepared RF Scopes of Work for Proposals, breaking down various tasks by hours per site, hours per person, and hours by Work Breakdown Structure. Interacted with Program Management and Pricing personnel to finalize proposals. Prepared staff briefings for overall RF planning and optimization process, including zoning support Approved and coordinated overall design for corridor coverage to -85 dbm Prepared RF Scopes of Work for Proposals, breaking down various tasks by hours per site, hours per person, and hours by Work Breakdown Structure. Interacted with Program Management and Pricing personnel to finalize proposals. Prepared staff briefings for overall RF planning and optimization process, including zoning support

Consultant

• Nov 1998 - Dec 2001

- September 2000-December 2001. Conducted design for AT&T in Connecticut and northern New York City suburbs using IS-136 technology in both cellular and PCS bands. Provided extensive zoning support including preparation of MPE studies and participating in zoning hearings at both the town and state level. In addition, made antenna recommendations for proposed GSM overlay of existing networks. - January 2000-September 2000. Conducted design and site implementation in the Minneapolis MTA… Show more - September 2000-December 2001. Conducted design for AT&T in Connecticut and northern New York City suburbs using IS-136 technology in both cellular and PCS bands. Provided extensive zoning support including preparation of MPE studies and participating in zoning hearings at both the town and state level. In addition, made antenna recommendations for proposed GSM overlay of existing networks. - January 2000-September 2000. Conducted design and site implementation in the Minneapolis MTA for network expansion using GSM technology. Design microwave paths. - Fall 1999 - Cleared analog channels for Alltel in the Las Vegas MSA for eventual implementation of second CDMA carrier. - November 1998 – September 1999 - Conducted optimization of GSM networks in Northern Michigan (Muskegon, Mt Pleasant) composed of AirNet infrastructure using Grayson and Radio Dynamics test equipment. Conducted site audits and established optimization procedures using the AirNet equipment for other markets. Processed drive test data and reports using MapInfo, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel. - July 1998 – November 1998 – Conducted optimization of CDMA network for Cellular One in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Show less - September 2000-December 2001. Conducted design for AT&T in Connecticut and northern New York City suburbs using IS-136 technology in both cellular and PCS bands. Provided extensive zoning support including preparation of MPE studies and participating in zoning hearings at both the town and state level. In addition, made antenna recommendations for proposed GSM overlay of existing networks. - January 2000-September 2000. Conducted design and site implementation in the Minneapolis MTA… Show more - September 2000-December 2001. Conducted design for AT&T in Connecticut and northern New York City suburbs using IS-136 technology in both cellular and PCS bands. Provided extensive zoning support including preparation of MPE studies and participating in zoning hearings at both the town and state level. In addition, made antenna recommendations for proposed GSM overlay of existing networks. - January 2000-September 2000. Conducted design and site implementation in the Minneapolis MTA for network expansion using GSM technology. Design microwave paths. - Fall 1999 - Cleared analog channels for Alltel in the Las Vegas MSA for eventual implementation of second CDMA carrier. - November 1998 – September 1999 - Conducted optimization of GSM networks in Northern Michigan (Muskegon, Mt Pleasant) composed of AirNet infrastructure using Grayson and Radio Dynamics test equipment. Conducted site audits and established optimization procedures using the AirNet equipment for other markets. Processed drive test data and reports using MapInfo, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel. - July 1998 – November 1998 – Conducted optimization of CDMA network for Cellular One in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Show less

Senior RF Engineer

• Jan 1997 - Jul 1998

* Designed cell sites for 1997 and 1998 budget years in markets; and New York. * Initiated performance and drive test program in each market, improving cell and system performance. * Engineered microwave paths for the Northeastern markets. * Designed initial IS-136 rollout for * Designed cell sites for 1997 and 1998 budget years in markets; and New York. * Initiated performance and drive test program in each market, improving cell and system performance. * Engineered microwave paths for the Northeastern markets. * Designed initial IS-136 rollout for

Consultant

• Sep 1996 - Jan 1997

* Led drive testing team and assisted Site Manager in the optimization of the Sprint PCS system in Denver. * Using Qualcomm diagnostic equipment, optimized clusters for eventual system turnover to Sprint PCS. * Identified system technical issues and setup data reduction capabilities for the optimization teams * Led drive testing team and assisted Site Manager in the optimization of the Sprint PCS system in Denver. * Using Qualcomm diagnostic equipment, optimized clusters for eventual system turnover to Sprint PCS. * Identified system technical issues and setup data reduction capabilities for the optimization teams

RF Engineer III

• Oct 1994 - Sep 1996

* Designed PCS system for the Knoxville Major Trading Area (MTA) based on GSM technology. * Generated search areas, approved sites, recommended antennas, and designed frequency plans based on four-cell reuse. * Introduced helicopter site testing for tall (>150ft) cell sites for BellSouth. * Researched and recommended drive test equipment for the East Tennessee and Carolina regions. Automated site request procedures Used PLANET propagation tool and configured CHASE drive test… Show more * Designed PCS system for the Knoxville Major Trading Area (MTA) based on GSM technology. * Generated search areas, approved sites, recommended antennas, and designed frequency plans based on four-cell reuse. * Introduced helicopter site testing for tall (>150ft) cell sites for BellSouth. * Researched and recommended drive test equipment for the East Tennessee and Carolina regions. Automated site request procedures Used PLANET propagation tool and configured CHASE drive test equipment. Show less * Designed PCS system for the Knoxville Major Trading Area (MTA) based on GSM technology. * Generated search areas, approved sites, recommended antennas, and designed frequency plans based on four-cell reuse. * Introduced helicopter site testing for tall (>150ft) cell sites for BellSouth. * Researched and recommended drive test equipment for the East Tennessee and Carolina regions. Automated site request procedures Used PLANET propagation tool and configured CHASE drive test… Show more * Designed PCS system for the Knoxville Major Trading Area (MTA) based on GSM technology. * Generated search areas, approved sites, recommended antennas, and designed frequency plans based on four-cell reuse. * Introduced helicopter site testing for tall (>150ft) cell sites for BellSouth. * Researched and recommended drive test equipment for the East Tennessee and Carolina regions. Automated site request procedures Used PLANET propagation tool and configured CHASE drive test equipment. Show less

US Air Force Officer

• Sep 1989 - Sep 1992

Established and designed mobile digital communications network using troposcatter, microwave and satellite transmission systems. During DESERT SHIELD/STORM, coordinated requirements of the allied air forces with stateside support organizations, setting requirements for a theater-wide computer network and weather reporting system. Served as communications staff officer to the commander of the allied air forces, monitoring the Air Force communications network, covering over twenty air bases and… Show more Established and designed mobile digital communications network using troposcatter, microwave and satellite transmission systems. During DESERT SHIELD/STORM, coordinated requirements of the allied air forces with stateside support organizations, setting requirements for a theater-wide computer network and weather reporting system. Served as communications staff officer to the commander of the allied air forces, monitoring the Air Force communications network, covering over twenty air bases and the deployed headquarters. Show less Established and designed mobile digital communications network using troposcatter, microwave and satellite transmission systems. During DESERT SHIELD/STORM, coordinated requirements of the allied air forces with stateside support organizations, setting requirements for a theater-wide computer network and weather reporting system. Served as communications staff officer to the commander of the allied air forces, monitoring the Air Force communications network, covering over twenty air bases and… Show more Established and designed mobile digital communications network using troposcatter, microwave and satellite transmission systems. During DESERT SHIELD/STORM, coordinated requirements of the allied air forces with stateside support organizations, setting requirements for a theater-wide computer network and weather reporting system. Served as communications staff officer to the commander of the allied air forces, monitoring the Air Force communications network, covering over twenty air bases and the deployed headquarters. Show less

US Air Force Officer

• Jan 1984 - Sep 1989

Served as the lead test engineer for the Joint Program Office, Joint Tactical Distribution System (JTIDS), a TDMA-based data network for air and ground based forces providing information on theater aircraft and aircraft threat network, a $6 billion program. Successful tests led to production decision by Secretary of Defense. As the Mobile Switch Program Manager (AN/TTC-39A), led effort to field over 40 mobile 744-line telephone switch used to support tactical air bases and deployed… Show more Served as the lead test engineer for the Joint Program Office, Joint Tactical Distribution System (JTIDS), a TDMA-based data network for air and ground based forces providing information on theater aircraft and aircraft threat network, a $6 billion program. Successful tests led to production decision by Secretary of Defense. As the Mobile Switch Program Manager (AN/TTC-39A), led effort to field over 40 mobile 744-line telephone switch used to support tactical air bases and deployed headquarters. Managed technical, financial, logistical, and configuration management issues for the project. Show less Served as the lead test engineer for the Joint Program Office, Joint Tactical Distribution System (JTIDS), a TDMA-based data network for air and ground based forces providing information on theater aircraft and aircraft threat network, a $6 billion program. Successful tests led to production decision by Secretary of Defense. As the Mobile Switch Program Manager (AN/TTC-39A), led effort to field over 40 mobile 744-line telephone switch used to support tactical air bases and deployed… Show more Served as the lead test engineer for the Joint Program Office, Joint Tactical Distribution System (JTIDS), a TDMA-based data network for air and ground based forces providing information on theater aircraft and aircraft threat network, a $6 billion program. Successful tests led to production decision by Secretary of Defense. As the Mobile Switch Program Manager (AN/TTC-39A), led effort to field over 40 mobile 744-line telephone switch used to support tactical air bases and deployed headquarters. Managed technical, financial, logistical, and configuration management issues for the project. Show less