Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
RAN Optimization Engineer
AT&T Mobility
01.2021 - Current
Provide radio frequency (RF) and Radio Access Network (RAN) optimization for Louisiana
Utilize ATOLL design tool for coverage and traffic map creation, obtaining technical approval of new site builds and Long-term Evolution (LTE) and 5G overlays
Perform spectrum management, extension agreements and field strength agreements; design, plan and oversee the installation, maintenance, and optimization of wireless radio access networks
Analyze RAN data to recommend optimal changes to RAN network to improve all the key indexes and performance indicators
Apply specialized knowledge of discipline/specialty area standards and processes to work; analyze and interpret research to evaluate and recommend solutions
RAN Performance Engineer
AT&T Mobility
01.2010 - 01.2021
Responsible for RAN performance and triage for the Alabama/Mississippi/Louisiana market including but not limited to VoLTE/LTE/3G/2G and interconnect facilities
Work to ensure the performance of the network remains above KPI targets
Identify network issues through various formats by examining statistical reports and trends
Work with the Sales organization on customer escalations for network problems being reported
Work with other groups such as NSS, Customer Care, Data Translations, etc
On issues that require their assistance in resolving
Voluntarily conduct prelaunch testing on handsets to find and report issues before customers experience them
Conducted drive testing using TEMS device to verify performance and investigate customer issues
Upon identifying a network problem, worked with Field Ops and Optimization, and or the MNRC to get the problem corrected
Adjusted and put in place site parameters while maintaining neighbor relations and reselections
Implemented frequency plans to retune several markets in MS to create spectrum for 3G market launches
Worked customer trouble tickets quickly and efficiently to identified problems or problems areas
Training Officer
United States Navy Reserve
01.2007 - 01.2013
Responsible for a 70-member detachment to be trained fully in the areas of: landward security, basic point defense, crew served weapons, first aid/medical triage, communications, convoy security, safety and general military knowledge
Additionally, responsible as the unit communications officer to provide training on the operation and maintenance of basic field telephones and VHF/UHF/HF/SATCOM radio systems
Communications Officer
United States Navy Reserve
01.2010 - 01.2011
Responsible for Riverine communications equipment, included but not limited to HF/UHF/VHF/IMARSAT and encryption equipment for operation in an austere environment
Trained all personnel in FITCAL procedures and basic radio maintenance and protocols
Expeditionary Warfare training coordinator for the detachment
Key responsibility was training augmentation of technicians in all aspects of Naval Expeditionary Warfare
Electronic Technician (Central Office)
AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2010
Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on the 5ESS/DMS-100 Switch
Installation and repair of interconnect facilities including MUX’s, MDF’s, IDF, Toll, and various other transmission equipment
Maintained backup generators and battery plant for emergency operations
Coordinated maintenance restoral actions with field forces and NOC personnel to keep all service affections timeframes to a minimum
Information Systems Technician
United States Navy Reserve
01.2005 - 01.2007
Officer in Charge/Assistant Officer in Charge for a Seabee detachment of 86 personnel
The detachment maintained the highest rate in the Battalion for medical/dental and mobilization readiness with a retention rate above 90 percent
Design and install Local Area Networks providing access to the Internet, NIPIR and SIPR
Maintained user training records and access requirements for the local accounts
Installed and maintained field HF, UHF, VHF, SATCOM radios and associated antennas
Installed and maintained field Telephone equipment including basic loops to T-1 TIE trunks
Maintained a Microwave base station that provided DS-3 level signals to ensure SIPR, NIPR, and telephone services were accessible to Battalion personnel
Trained subordinate personnel in the operation and safety measures relating to transmission/reception operations
Electronic Technician (NOC)
Bellsouth Telecommunications
01.2001 - 01.2007
Responsible for Tier 2 tech support for 69 Converse and 129 Octel Voice Messaging Platforms in the 9 state Bellsouth Region
Coordinated preventative, corrective, and administrative maintenance on the VMS platforms and associated peripherals
Responsible for troubleshooting, dispatching and repairing all interconnecting circuits, including DSO’s, T-1’s (analog and digital), and ATM/Frame Relay
Responsible for over 250 Cisco networking devices providing VOIP services to the Bellsouth Messaging Region
Using HPOpenview, Netcool, and Cisco Works to monitor network performance and job scheduling
Outside Plant Technician
Bellsouth Telecommunications
01.2000 - 01.2001
Installed, maintained, dismantled all outside plant including aerial and buried
Bellsouth certified in pole climbing and outside plant construction
Systems Technician
Beacon Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2000
Installed LAN’s in local Businesses and schools utilizing Cisco and 3M “Volition” networking devices
Certified networking cables including CAT5 and Fiber Optic
Used cable fault finders for troubleshooting copper and fiber optic line troubles including visual fault finders (850-1330nm laser for visual damage in fiber)
Installed and configures Cisco routers and switches in existing MDF’s and IDF’s
Fire Controlman
United States Navy
01.1993 - 01.1999
Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on the Tomahawk weapons system (surface) equipment at the organizational level using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams, and other appropriate documentation
Performed casualty analysis and fault isolation
Operated, tested, aligned, and repaired individual equipment, subsystem, and interfaced with other systems including OTCIXS/TADIXS, EHF, VHF point to point, Link 11 and a GFCP
Operated Tomahawk weapons systems and associated equipment in support of both testing and tactical deployments
GCCS-M operator and FOTC qualified
Education
BA - Social Sciences, Homeland Security/Emergency Management
Tulane University
BS - Applied Computing
Tulane University
U.S. Navy’s Advanced Electronics Program
Skills
Waste Minimization
Network design
Production Planning
Decision Analysis
Optimization Techniques
Security Clearance
TS SCI Eligible, expired 2012
Locations
Ridgeland, Ridgeland, MS
Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Gulfport, Gulfport, MS
Brentwood, Brentwood, TN
Huntsville, Huntsville, AL
Tullahoma, Tullahoma, TN
Nashville, Nashville, TN
San Diego, San Diego, CA
Accreditations
Amateur Radio Operator License KI4APT
Maritime Radio Operator Permit
Timeline
RAN Optimization Engineer
AT&T Mobility
01.2021 - Current
RAN Performance Engineer
AT&T Mobility
01.2010 - 01.2021
Communications Officer
United States Navy Reserve
01.2010 - 01.2011
Training Officer
United States Navy Reserve
01.2007 - 01.2013
Electronic Technician (Central Office)
AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2010
Information Systems Technician
United States Navy Reserve
01.2005 - 01.2007
Electronic Technician (NOC)
Bellsouth Telecommunications
01.2001 - 01.2007
Outside Plant Technician
Bellsouth Telecommunications
01.2000 - 01.2001
Systems Technician
Beacon Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2000
Fire Controlman
United States Navy
01.1993 - 01.1999
BS - Applied Computing
Tulane University
U.S. Navy’s Advanced Electronics Program
BA - Social Sciences, Homeland Security/Emergency Management