Donald Sparks

• Provide support to multi-functional team of R&D, Program Management, Core Networking, RF Engineering, Transport and Technical/Training Support to fulfill multi-technology wireless network deployment across customer markets
• Correlate between performance issues, performance metrics, RF parameters and layer 3 messaging
• Identify and resolve issues in network performance valued at over $100,000
• Lead teams for link budgets analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization
• Complete optimization techniques for optimal site/cluster performance (antenna selection, tilts, neighbor list, among others) results improved network performance saving more than $500,000
• Identifies spectrum resource requirements in domestic operations and requirements crises
• Reviews resources for technical validity
• Technical expert of commands, run scripts, macros, and Radio Frequency tools
• Resolve trouble tickets through reports, tools, scanner, and drive test analysis
• Complete propagation for model calibration, drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning and interference matrix analysis, and site database maintenance
• Lead the Implementation and Operations Teams on the cell site's antenna and RF equipment configuration and database parameters
• Communicate and design plans, technical and non-technical, in a clear, compelling manner in both verbal and written format
• Configure, load ENV, commission & integrate, troubleshoot, Samsung small cells, macro cells and strand radios
• Identifies operating deficiencies, recommends corrective actions to improve performance, and provides technical assistance to customers.

• Certified Professional Installer for CBRS for Multiple Wireless Carriers
• Have experience with Massive-MIMO and TDD systems
• Conducted and assisted in field engineering activities in support of field trials (FIT/FOA/FFA)
• Led field integration testing efforts including 4G & 5G Deployment, Test, Optimization & Troubleshooting for Millimeter Wave and Sub-6 GHz systems and their associated parameters
• Managed field engineering walk/drive testing, post-processing, troubleshooting, parameter changes of 4G LTE and 5G NSA and SA systems, this also includes in-building DAS systems
• Performed ad-hoc field testing
• Led creation of CIQ's
• Created training documentation to help other engineers learn drive testing procedures
• Interfaced with customers and other Samsung teams via conference calls and/or in-person field activities
• Performed project management to ensure all RF Engineering deliverables were met
• Identified operating deficiencies, recommended corrective actions to improve performance, and provided technical assistance.

• Completed Certified Professional Installer (CPI) certification for Citizens Radio Broadcast Service (CBRS)
• Register AT&T OWA antenna with the Spectrum Access System (SAS)
• Perform drive testing, which includes download & upload speeds for all sectors and cells & detailed scanner drive test
• Complete loading of ENV configuration file to Samsung CDU50 router
• Ensure correct port fiber connections and fiber backhaul connections, grounding and GPS connections
• Complete commissioning and integration; troubleshoot and clear any alarms
• Identified operating deficiencies, recommended corrective actions for improvement
• Use Accuver Xcal drive test equipment and AT&T gateway including upload drive test files to FTP server.

• Assigned as market lead technician
• Supported and trained other field technicians
• Ensured safety compliance and Quality Assurance (QA) following SOW & RFDS
• Completed site and access surveys, installed, upgraded, commissioned, integrated, troubleshot, and repaired Samsung 5G SoC, CDU30, MIMO equipment, including expansion cabinets, Eltek & Purcell E cabinets using a variety of tools, laptop, software, Optical fiber cleaning kit, OTDR, Optical power meter, etc
• Loaded configuration files during upgrades, clearing alarms and fixing issues after integration
• Inventory trackable material with barcodes using Samsung Project Management System application with smart phone
• Used a variety of other phone and web applications, WinSCP for SFTP server, Entrust, Cisco Any connect VPN, create team maintenance tickets using Sprint's Cell Site Maintenance Scheduler and Change Management Control systems
• Installed, upgraded, commissioned, integrated and completed testing, troubleshot, repaired and ATP of 800 CDMA, 1900 CDMA, 800 LTE, 1900 LTE and 2.5 LTE
• Completed using a variety of tools and test equipment including, laptop, software, test phones and applications, G-NetTrack Pro, Appian, Ookla speed test, IOT Hidden menu, fiber cleaning kit and label maker.

• Site survey to determine signal strength of 28 GHz microwave signal using spectrum analyzer
• Installed CPE and RFIC antenna in best location for optimum 5G data transmission
• After installation, completed logs and speed tests to determine download speed, upload speed and latency
• Submitted update or installation form to Verizon and FTP pictures, log files and speed test data to server.

• Inbound and outbound customer service call center agent and chat agent responding to 50 to 100 customers per day.
• Identified operating deficiencies, recommended corrective actions to improve performance, and provided technical assistance.

• Led team to remove and replace Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in University of Utah football stadium
• Removed and replaced uni-strut, 2- & 3-inch conduit, hybrid cable, coax cable, antenna's, radio's using band saw, hammer drill and a variety of hand tools
• Removed and replaced cabinets in switch room, including installing circuit cards and cabling
• Used Optical fiber cleaning and test equipment and Anritsu cable and antenna test equipment
• Identified operating deficiencies, recommended corrective actions to improve performance, and provided technical assistance.

• Samsung 3G/4G upgrade project for Utah/Idaho
• Installed & integrated Samsung MMBS & battery back-up cabinets for Sprint Network Vision project
• Including CAT 5 cable & T1 installation, Hybrid cable & fiber installation, and battery & alarm installation
• 2.5 LTE installations & integrations, 800 LTE installations & integrations
• Used Remedy Ticket system to track completion of work
• Prepared associated reports to document findings and provide recommendations based on these activities
• Installed and loaded configuration files into Cisco ASR 901 prior to integration
• Troubleshooting & cleared alarms and completed Fiber insertions, M1 & M2 migrations and 3G & 4G 800 MHz, 1900 MHz & 2.5 GHz ATP's, close-out packages.

• Installer & Integrator for EXI Parsons Telecom LLC working on T-Mobile Modernization Project
• Completing power upgrades for Ericsson 3106, 3206 and 6102 cabinets, removal, installation, upgrade and integration using Ericsson RBS Element Manager, Ericsson AMS Tool, Ericsson OMT, T-Mobile DUL Provisioning Tool, Hyper Terminal, WS FTP and Cesar FTP
• Performed T-Mobile LTE integration & upgrades for DUG, DUL & DUW 6102 RBS cabinets
• Performed Sprint Battery Audit on 6102 BBS cabinets using Ericsson procedure to ensure proper temperature sensor placement for batteries and installation of alarm cables and proper venting of battery hoses
• Prepared associated reports to document findings and provide recommendations based on these activities Close-out packages
• Performed Alcatel-Lucent project engineering surveys, software upgrades, loading of configuration files
• Installation, and migration of customer services to ALU 7705 Service Aggregation Router & 7210 Service Access Switch for Cox Broadband Communications.

• Trained team for proper operation, installing, integrating, upgrading, testing, commissioning, maintaining
• Troubleshooting and repairing of over 100 million dollars of equipment including MSC Alcatel-Lucent 5ESS switching systems, Cisco routers, Alcatel-Lucent 7750 & 7705 routers, OMC-RAN, RNC, PDSN's, Glenayre voice mail system, Tellabs 532L and 5500 digital cross connects, fiber, VOIP, OC-48, OC-12, OC-3, DS3, DS1 and DS0's
• Managed team of technicians in installing, integrating, upgrading, testing, commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing CDMA Alcatel-Lucent Mod Cell radio transmitter base stations, switching/telephony/IP Network systems and both unlicensed Airmux & licensed Exalt microwave radio equipment
• Prepared associated reports to document findings and provide recommendations based on these activities
• Oversaw commissioning and performance evaluations (PE)
• Collaborate with others, including cross functional teams and direct reports
• Participant in budget meetings with Finance, Area General Manager, and executive team
• Coordinated customer interface technical details and requests for changes or upgrades to all systems
• Identified spectrum resource requirements in domestic operations and requirements crises
• Reviewed resources for technical validity
• Collaborated with LEC's, including Qwest and Century Link in troubleshooting backhaul circuits using TERKS and other methods for resolution
• Administrator for ADT facility security & fire systems, including FM 200 clean agent
• Maintained facility first aid supplies and MSDS documents, which includes State Tier II ECPRA reporting and OSHA requirements
• System Administrator for facility access and card key systems, security alarm & monitoring system
• Scheduled maintenance of building back-up generator and all portable generators, including re-fueling
• Administrator for fleet vehicles in local market
• Created teams to monitor warehouse shipping and receiving, including auditing and accuracy of the Fulcrum CATS barcode inventory system
• Managed 6 direct reports, including daily scheduling and writing semi-annual performance reviews
• Managed installation and integration of EVDO (3G wireless data) in Salt Lake City for Cricket Communications, including additional batteries and cabinets for power backup
• Performed Vendor Cell Site Acquisition walks, Pre-Construction walks, Punch-lists, Utility walks, Redlines of site drawings, completion of close-out packages & NTP's
• Met regularly with team and provided input on safety guidance & QA standards
• Used SITERRA and MS Project for tracking project status and completion
• Managed numerous technicians to install, integrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot and repair radio frequency base station transmitters, microwave equipment and associated telephony equipment, using Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Digital multi-meters, Signal/line Loss/VSWR meters and CDMA test equipment
• Assigned technicians to do drive testing and optimization of the network in support of RF Engineering
• Performed Vendor Cell Site Acquisition walks, Pre-Construction walks, Punch-lists, Utility walks, redlines of site drawings, completion of close-out packages.

Electronic Computer & Switching Systems, IP Network, Wide Band SATCOM, and fiber optic transmission installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and upgrading.

• Morse Systems Operator & Direction-Finding Systems Controller supporting Coast Guard search and rescue.
• Loaded & used cryptologic communications devices on a regular basis.