JERRY V. HAFFIELD

Engineered LTE and 5G NR networks for Verizon, leveraging over 18 years of expertise in South Dakota and Northwest IA.

• Designed innovative wireless network infrastructure solutions to optimize integration across platforms.

Led RF engineering efforts for project adding 125 new cell sites within 18 months after loss of roaming partner.

Ensured timely project completion while upholding high standards of customer experience.

• Received Verizon 'Top Gun' award for exceptional contributions to project success.
• Oversaw deployment of Verizon 5G C-band spectrum across all cell sites in South Dakota.
• Modernized over 500 existing macro cell sites to enhance 5G service capabilities.
• Integrated 5G technology into designs for new macro sites added to the network.

• Operated and maintained Nortel MTX (DMS-250) telephone switch, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Managed maintenance of peripheral equipment for analog and digital cellular network integration.
• Supported mobile data servers and Glenarye Voice Mail systems to enhance service reliability.

Co-led transition to new switching building in Sioux Falls, overseeing successful Nortel MTX installation.

Executed hot cuts for multiple fiber telco circuits, streamlining relocation processes.

Received Verizon "Top Gun" award for exceptional performance during migration project.

• Responsible for design, installation, and maintenance of mobile communications systems.
• Major projects included the installation of a radio-controlled water control system using telemetry and computerization, the design and installation of trunking radio systems and interfacing a wide variety of mobile phone and paging terminals to the PSTN.
• Duties also included negotiation on behalf of the City of Sioux Falls tower space lease agreements on city owned water tower facilities.
• Gained experience in a broad range of electronic equipment and the use of IBM compatible personal computers.
• Spent 50% of my time in direct contact with customers handling service related problems.
• Primarily contractors and farmers owning two-way radios and mobile telephones.
• Supervised and scheduled service work for five technicians.