Mark Gonzalez

Microwave Engineer at Communication Infrastructure Corp. (CIC)
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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T. David Lee

I had the pleasure of managing a project for which Mark and his team of engineers designed over 700 microwave paths. He proved to be a great partner and team leader, focused on meeting the customer’s requirements while providing quality and timely work. Mark is a very knowledgeable, experienced, and proficient Microwave Engineer and Technical Manager. He is a real asset to any team that is able to work with him.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Microwave Engineer
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      Design and plan microwave paths and networks. Upgrade legacy paths and design new site builds for microwave backhaul systems. Perform site and path surveys, perform propagation analysis and integrate path into standalone paths or complex network systems. Design and plan microwave paths and networks. Upgrade legacy paths and design new site builds for microwave backhaul systems. Perform site and path surveys, perform propagation analysis and integrate path into standalone paths or complex network systems.

  • MGG Homzz
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Retired Engineer / Entrepreneur -- Enhancing neighborhoods
      • 2017 - Present

      In the 25 year plus experience, I have built thousands of MW paths. I put that down to remodel older homes and enhance the whole neighborhood. Looking for buyers / Investor In the 25 year plus experience, I have built thousands of MW paths. I put that down to remodel older homes and enhance the whole neighborhood. Looking for buyers / Investor

    • Founder
      • Mar 2015 - Present

      Volunteered services in organizing and developing land for Bethsaida Pastor's Advance. Bethsaida Pastor’s Advance is a registered non-profit organization committed to providing pastors and their spouses with a cost free retreat away from the demands of their day-to-day ministry. At Bethsaida Pastor’s Advance (BPA), pastors and their spouses are given the time and space to reconnect with God, and each other, in a peaceful environment. Our goal is for guests to leave here renewed, healed, restored, and at peace.

    • Co-Owner
      • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

      Family Matters Home Care is a Faith based homecare group. We find experienced homecare providers and then train them in the Family Matters Way. Our staff are continually taking training classes as they continually grow in knowledge, love and care. Family Matters Home Care is a Faith based homecare group. We find experienced homecare providers and then train them in the Family Matters Way. Our staff are continually taking training classes as they continually grow in knowledge, love and care.

  • ATT (Glotel Contractor)
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Sr. Microwave Network Planning Engineer
      • Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

      Design microwave paths for LTE expansion of cell sites. Plan route designs for optimal upgrades of legacy networks as well as integrate new sites into network. Capacity planning of existing networks and design upgrades to increase capacity and performance so as to maintain networks. Oversee all microwave paths in Utah, Idaho and Montana and assist team in Colorado and Wyoming. Design new path options, oversee path and site survey, design paths in PathLoss 5, prepare FCC regulatory upgrades and changes in design, Prior Coordination Notices and licensing and approve final installation parameters to verify correct builds match design and FCC values. Maintain Rocky Mountain Region equipment designs using Granite, Siterra and other ATT proprietary databases. Utilize Alcatel MDR 9500 packet radios for new designs while enhancing existing paths employing Aviat/Harris, Excel, Bridgeway, Dragonwave, Proxim and others.

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Engineering Manager
      • Feb 2003 - Sep 2013

      Train microwave engineers on microwave theory including microwave propagation, atmospheric anomalies to design for, determining antenna centerline clearances based on K factors and terrain survey results, path design, network design and determining path reliabilities. Design legacy networks (GSM, CDMA, SONET) for upgrades to IP/MPLS networks for low latency needs. Optimize reliability of IP traffic and RAN network design using network protection methods such as equipment and route redundancy. Managed and conducted field path surveys, design and oversee installation testing and turn-up. Create reports for path networks and use to testify in city and county hearings to explain use of proposed MW system so as to gain permission for zoning and permitting. Develop MW team in nationwide wireless network designs including preliminary system design, site and path surveys, final path and network link budget for network development. Capacity planning for paths and routes. Create and manage training classes for all new employees in the field pf MW path survey and network design. Developed curriculum and core material for in-depth studies of MW path propagation.

  • StraightWaves
    • Houston, Atlanta, Mexico City
    • Owner
      • Mar 1997 - Jan 2002

      Developed and managed offices in the US and in Mexico City. Provided preliminary system design, Site and Path surveying for microwave links and final route designs. Assisted the end user determine required equipment for particular needs. Prepared a preliminary route design based on database of terrain data. Visited site to determine accessibility of equipment and to determine effects of introducing new equipment. Determined antenna space availability on tower. Performed path survey utilizing differential global positioning system, utilizing Laser measuring device and other surveying tools. Calculated radio and antenna powers required to meet customer’s annual availability percentages. Simulated path design using PathLoss 4.0 to determine antenna clearances, reflection points and Multipath anomalies. Determined link capacity requirements within the route design. Verified final installation and create “As-Built” report for the system. Performed all frequency coordination for systems in the USA. Performed hundreds of paths throughout Mexico for Telcel, Telmex and Iusacell networks using Ericsson radios.

  • Microwave Networks
    • Houston, Texas Area
    • Manager of Surveying Team
      • May 1991 - Nov 1998

      Managed 10+ engineers in performance of microwave path surveys. Developed 4 crews for path surveying. Specified required equipment to conduct path surveys. Team has surveyed over 800 paths within the US, South America, Middle East and Africa. Maintained cost analysis for 4 crews in order to maintain budget. Developed engineering department in Mexico and trained same in usage of surveying equipment. Developed methods of procedures for conducting path and site surveys. Taught department in US and Mexico microwave analysis software, PathLoss. Conducted seminars in usage of equipment and software to various clients in US, Mexico and Belize.

Education

  • University of Houston
    EE, Telecommunications

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