Macuela Rene
Medford,OR
Summary
My name is Macuela, I'm an experienced telecommunications engineer with about 14 years working in cellular and 2-ways radio systems either design, implementation, sales, technical support and so on.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radio Communications & Wireless Technology- Systems Consultant
Bearcom
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Land Mobile Radio, Voice, Data, Video, Radio BDA/DAS, Microwave, PA Systems
- Develop large-scale and/or multiple technology solution designs for large projects over > $250K
- Deliver highly technical business presentations to customers
- Develop systems solutions by gathering information, researching different vendor technologies, and performing systems integration work
- Perform RF designs and RF propagation analysis and study
- Prepare and maintain project documents used throughout the systems delivery lifecycle project plan, actions log, risk and issue registers, schedules, cost estimates, budgets, milestone tracking for invoicing, etc
- Prepare project charts, conceptual and detail system designs, network diagrams, floor plans, rack layouts, bills of materials, and project documents
- Utilize site survey results to develop requirements for system design, including RF data collection
- Model indoor propagation and capacity to determine antenna placement and equipment needs
- Understand and apply requirements for multiple operating systems
- Develop system equipment and build of materials list
- Review and approve final design construction documents
- Design and integrate communications systems to support our customers' business requirements
- Develop and deliver consolidated user-friendly documentation that includes prediction models with an associated build of materials using standard office applications such as visio, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
- Deliver final as-built design details following receipt of coverage test results
- Liaise with sales executives, sales engineers, and other systems engineers
- Ensure assigned projects are running on time and within budget and in alignment with specifications and quality requirements
- Manage customer relationships and ensure project confidence
- Interface with the sales team regarding the technical design of projects related to two-way radio systems, DAS BDA, Video, and LTE Networks
Wireless Equipment Engineering Analyst
Videotron (Alithya)
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Evaluate daily requests and create solutions accordingly
- Research, evaluate and collect relevant information from different sources: contacts, databases, telecommunication tools and network equipment
- Prepare Standards as guideline for multiples teams inside videotron company to help them during the deployment of RF/RAN, optical and power systems deployment
- Perform Work Orders for Addition or change of RF, RAN, Power Systems, Transmission hardware and software licensing
- Perform MOP for sharing infrastructure sites where installed BELL, Rogers, TELUS and Videotron equipment in Montreal-Quebec
- Design solutions based on the requirements of the applicant and in compliance with Videotron Telecom standards
- Provide advice on deployment tasks and prepare detailed cost estimates for the proposed solutions
- Prepare contractual technical specifications and calls for tenders when subcontractors are Involved; Drive projects from the beginning to the final transition and ensure compliance
- Support my team by using my expertise on: Outdoor Telecom shelter deployment and design used for the hosting of MPLS, IP and radio systems
- Coordination of the design and deployment of small to medium indoor telecommunication rooms and coordination of the deployment of outdoor cabinets
- Deployment of the 48VDC system and operational support for AC/DC, UPS, PDU and BDU converters, structured cabling for telecommunications and power distribution, Optical fiber termination and deployment of patch panels
Electrical test Specialist
GGI International (AEROTEK)
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Assembly of electronic parts and plan reading of electrical and mechanical engineering
- Perform the final electrical test, inspect the part or equipment and ensure that everything is working properly, manage the database of different technologies and produce a report to the supervisor of all work done
RAN Field Engineer
UNITEL SA
07.2010 - 07.2017
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of GSM, UMTS/HSPDA, LTE networks, transmission equipment such as Routers (IP), Microwave, electrical equipment such as convertors (rectifiers AC-DC), batteries, etc
- License key and software upgrade onsite execution for WCMDA and LTE Nodes
- Maintain the Data Base of telecommunication equipment such as RAN (Radio Access Network), Transport and DC electrical
- Integration of new hardware and software into the network, radio access, energy and transmission
- Installation & Integration of RBS 3000, 6000 series
- Restoration & Troubleshooting alarms for LTE, AWS, PCS & GSM, NodeB/eNodeB TX/HW using RBS Element Manager and MOSHELL
- Node -B Sync Troubleshooting, Loop Check for TX/IP from Node B to RNC
- Perform troubleshooting in the optical network (Huawei OSN DWDM) and routers (Cisco)
- Perform RET configuration, script verification for Argus, Kathrein, Andrew and Hexport Antenna
- Perform RET configuration via CCU (Interim build solution)
- Perform Drive Test (Network Optimization), collecting information in the field, call test, handover test, throughput test
- Conduct VSWR, PIM test, Return Loss and Short test for elliptical waveguide, coaxial cable
- Perform TMA Kaelus configuration, troubleshooting RSSI issues
- Script Creation and Loading of Node B (O&M, Site equipment, Specific Iub, Load LKF and External Alarm System) via EMAS and Moshell
- Carrier addition 3C,4C,5C script creation and loading for carrier addition
- Perform site integration via moshell work
- Troubleshoot between the BTS and the wire center, in conjunction with NOC (Network Operations Center) services
- Perform DUL, DUW Board Replacement and health check; perform RRUS (RRUS 11, RRUS A2) Replacement and addition
- Perform onsite troubleshooting for configuration for hardware issues occurred on LTE and WCDMA Nodes (RBS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrotechnical Engineering
University Agostinho Neto
Luanda12-2013
Skills
- Systems analysis
- Requirements gathering
- Infrastructure planning
- Project management
- Business analysis
- Software configuration
- Technical support
- Workflow Analysis
- Best practices implementation
- Performance optimization
- Proposal development
- Tech support
- Continuous integration
- System architecture management
- Functional design improvement
- Project execution coordination
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of more than 10 in the development of LTE-Advanced and 5G Project.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved RF & RAN Data base issues which led to best management of telecom infrastructure.
Certification
Project Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Playing Sports
- Music
- Reading
Timeline
Radio Communications & Wireless Technology- Systems Consultant
Bearcom
12.2022 - 04.2024
Wireless Equipment Engineering Analyst
Videotron (Alithya)
04.2019 - 08.2020
Electrical test Specialist
GGI International (AEROTEK)
10.2018 - 03.2019
RAN Field Engineer
UNITEL SA
07.2010 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrotechnical Engineering
University Agostinho Neto
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