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Francisco Mendez

Eldorado,TX

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a strong understanding of telecom, fixed wireless and point to point communication, seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my skills and leadership abilities to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Entry Level Tech

Central Communication
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Program Ubiquiti and Cambium Radio Equipment
  • Troubleshoot Customers Connections
  • Installation of New Service Connections
  • Schedule New Service Installs and Service Calls
  • Manage Inventory
  • Developed more familiarity with CRMs and Microsoft software functionalities

Level 2 and Level 3 Tech

Central Communication
  • Surveyed and executed Path Studies for New Service Connections
  • Installed new Access Points on Towers
  • Designed new Service Towers and Coverage Areas
  • Maintained Towers and performed Service in the event of outages
  • Programmed PTP/PTMP
  • IP Management
  • Frequency Allocation to AP’s (900Mhz/5GHz/2.4Ghz)
  • Pre-Wired Clients Facilities to Code – Cat5/Cat6/Coax.

Senior Tech

Central Communication
  • Tower Climber and Rescue Certification
  • Designed Battery Backup setups for all Tower Locations up to 12hrs (24VDC/48VDC)
  • Designed Solar Panel Solutions for in company and customer Network Infrastructure
  • Residential Sales
  • Commercial Sales
  • Billing
  • Managed Wireless Technician Team
  • Performed Government Contracts according to their Compliances

Level 3 Tech Senior Tech

VGI Technology
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Installed Ubiquiti Products such as (Gen 1-2 AC/Nano station /Air Fiber / Switches)
  • Installed Mimosa Products such as (B5/B5 Lite/B5c/B11)
  • Perfomed Path Studies for License Links
  • Consulted/assisted Sales with the Design and Project Management of upcoming projects
  • Erected Rohn (G25/G55) Towers
  • Managed the On Call Rotation for Internet (6 techs)
  • Managed the On Call Rotation for Tower (3 techs)
  • Tower Climber
  • Performed Preventative Maintenance and Upgrades on Existing Towers
  • Performed and Managed Troubleshooting in the event of Tower Outages


Wireless Infrastructure Manager

VGI Technology
01.2019 - Current


  • Managed 30+ Service Towers
  • Built out Internal Networks for customer use
  • Managed 7 Technicians
  • Scheduled all Service and New Installation tasks for team
  • Train New and Existing Technicians on new Technologies
  • IP Distribution and Management for Towers and Customers
  • Handled all Documentation for New Tower Deployments
  • Backup Configuration files for AP’s/Backhaul's in Network
  • Performed Quality Checks with Customers and ensured service outages were properly communicated
  • Managed all Ordering of new Parts for Tower Installations and Service
  • Created Solutions to provide higher speeds to customers up to (400M Wireless)
  • Experience with Aviat Networks Backhaul's
  • Deployed Tarana BN/RN CBRS and 5GHz
  • Managed Tarana Cloud – Firmware/Path Loss
  • 120/240 VAC Experience
  • Negative/Positive DC Voltage Experience
  • Developed and Maintained Relationships with American Tower, Tillman, and Crown Castle Tower Companies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eldorado High School
Eldorado, TX
2012

Skills

  • Ubiquiti
  • Mimosa Networks
  • Cambium Networks
  • Tarana
  • Aviat Networks
  • ViaPhoton Hybrid
  • Eupen Hybrid
  • MicroTik
  • ICT Products
  • Various other technologies

Certification

  • Tarana Certified
  • Authorized Tower climber and Rescuer
  • H2S Certified
  • Forklift Certified

Timeline

Wireless Infrastructure Manager

VGI Technology
01.2019 - Current

Level 3 Tech Senior Tech

VGI Technology
01.2016 - 01.2019

Entry Level Tech

Central Communication
01.2008 - 01.2016

Level 2 and Level 3 Tech

Central Communication

Senior Tech

Central Communication

High School Diploma -

Eldorado High School
Francisco Mendez