Antonio Landeros
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Senior Field Engineer and Radio Communications Specialist with extensive experience improving project efficiency and operational safety through strategic communication and collaboration. Proficient in network configuration, equipment installation, and troubleshooting complex issues, contributing to high-quality results. Driven professional with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and technical excellence. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level DSP Engineer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Innovative Network Engineer provides reliable and vital connectivity for multi-site installations. Integrates fixed wireless, terrestrial and satellite-based solutions to create streamlined network infrastructure at enterprise scale. Trusted to develop fast and secure infrastructure plans for facilities and networking hubs. Performing optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications to identify overall system availability and performance. Performing triage, fault isolation, and remediation of network events. Generating, driving, and updating problem-tracking tickets via multiple systems and continuously improving business practices. Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and technologies like Telephony Switching, Data Communications and Network Interface.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Field Engineer
AT&T Mobility
Tucson, AZ
02.1997 - 07.2023
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication and collaboration between team members.
- Implemented appropriate safety measures based on comprehensive risk assessments to ensure an increase in operational safety.
- Collaborated with system engineering teams to deliver high-quality results that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Optimized network efficiency by performing thorough assessments (Cass Audits) and recommending appropriate upgrades or modifications.
- Contributed to the development of departmental procedures by staying current on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.
- Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
- Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
- Collaborated with FirstNet teams in disaster planning, network backup and recovery process monitoring.
- Maintained cellular equipment including Point to Point Microwave, radio head replacements and E911 devices.
- Competent in wiring up new equipment to existing 220v power plants.
Radio Communications Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
04.1987 - 12.1996
- Developed customized communication plans for diverse clients, ensuring optimal performance.
- Evaluated the performance of new equipment through extensive field testing, providing valuable feedback for future improvements.
- Ensured compliance with FCC regulations through meticulous monitoring of frequency usage and licensing requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design effective communication strategies for complex projects.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by promoting the importance of proper radio communication etiquette and adherence to established protocols.
- Streamlined communications by integrating digital systems into existing analog infrastructures.
- Managed inventory of radio communication equipment, ensuring timely repairs and replacements.
- Led training sessions on radio use and protocols, increasing user competence and safety awareness.
- Improved radio communication efficiency by implementing advanced technological solutions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of messages transmitted and received.
- Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and dispatch emergency response personnel or equipment.
- Put together and configured antennas, power sources and other equipment to establish communications.
- Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
- Worked in special ops conducting training on ATV, firearm safety and deployment prepardness.
- Worked on HF, SHF, UHF and Microwave tactical systems.
- Deployed in support of several combat situations including-Desert Storm/Shield, Black hawk down incident, Haiti conflict.
Education
No Degree - Courses Associated With My Job As A Radio Operator
Community College of The Air Force
Hurlburt Field, FLBachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ09.2009
Skills
- Field Service Support
- Network configuration
- Equipment Installation
- Hardware diagnostics
- Performance Optimization
- Software Programming
- On-site Training
- Field data collection
- Safety Procedures
- Site Inspections
- Hardware Repair
- System Testing
- Quality Assurance
- System Maintenance
- Subcontractor Management
- Troubleshooting
- Remote Diagnostics
- End-User Training
- Proficiency in Cellular equipment and CRAN
- Engineering
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Inspections
- Asset Management
- Installation planning
- Field production
Accomplishments
- Achieved speed in alarming by introducing a program for automating cell site alarming tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved CRAN fan failures which led to equipment no longer overheating.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Arizona Driver's License
- Six Sigma Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- CRAN maintenance and installation.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
- Certified on Nokia, Ericsson, Alcatel, Adtran, Motorola and E911 cellular equipment.
- FirstNet certified through AT&T for disaster recovery.
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Timeline
Senior Field Engineer
AT&T Mobility
02.1997 - 07.2023
Radio Communications Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
04.1987 - 12.1996
No Degree - Courses Associated With My Job As A Radio Operator
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix