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Matt Lofland

Fort Worth,Texas

Summary

Experienced wireless engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Telecommunications field. I have over 13 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Knowledgeable in a wide variety of technologies, with a strong background in managing, troubleshooting, as well as Integration and Commissioning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CBTC Integration, Testing, and Commissioning Engineer

IKOS Consulting
DFW, Texas
06.2021 - Current
  • Supervise a team to upgrade the DFW Airport Skylink Automated People Mover
  • Managed and coordinated the integration, commissioning, and testing of a wide variety of hardware/software for the DFW Automated People Mover that utilizes a CBTC (Communications based train control) which includes the OCS (Object Control System), RATP (Automatic Train Protection), RATO (Automatic Train Operation), and Wayside systems.

Telecommunications Foreman

BNSF Railway Company
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Supervised a team of Electronic Technicians responsible for the installation, assembly, repair, adjustment, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and appurtenances, including telecommunications systems devices, PTC, CTC, microwave, Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) systems, and network/IP connected systems including IP cameras, IP phones, Cisco switches and routers, and many others
  • Facilitated all reporting needs concerning pending job status and employee issues
  • Trained staff and conducted job safety briefings with employees
  • Retained full accountability for the timely completion and measurable quality of work.

PTC (Positive Train Control) Analyst

BNSF Railway Company
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Monitored, interpreted, and offered real-time resolution for notifications and emergency alerts from the Network Management System (NMS)
  • Initiated root cause analysis methodology and problem-solving processes to correct abnormalities, working closely with NOC, Signal (SOC), Telecommunications (TSOC), Mechanical, Vendors, other railways and railway personnel as necessary
  • Frequently interfaced with BNSF field personnel, executive leadership, train dispatchers, government agencies, law enforcement, contracted services providers, and third-party suppliers to offer technical assistance and complete repairs to the PTC infrastructure
  • Researched, summarized, and submitted data and documentation including PTC statistical reporting through database queries where necessary
  • Managed the installation, configuration, and testing of system hardware, software, operating systems, and internal management protocols.

Satellite Communications System Operator

US Army
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Served on the ground in Afghanistan as a Tier 2 Network Monitor (SNMPc) and Authorized Network Interruption Manager.
    •Handled preventative maintained and service for $20 million of satellite communications equipment and associated spares.
    •Installed, operated, monitored, and maintained strategic and tactical multichannel satellite communication ground terminals, systems, networks, communication security (COMSEC) devices, and associated equipment for the United States Army.
    •Demonstrated proficiency with FDMA and TDMA networks, maintaining a 99% uptime rate across 400+ networks.

5G Remote Integration Technical Lead

Glow Networks
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Managed all elements of quality assurance and control for the Airscale 5G integration process
  • Created Metrics, Operational Tools, Processes and Procedures, Standards (MOPS) as well as flow diagrams
  • Conducted periodic audits to ensure quality of Airscale migrations and reports
  • Served as the project coordinator for the Verizon FSM4 5G Airscale migrations
  • Responsibilities included monitoring customer equipment in a CDMA and LTE based wireless telecommunications network, as well as resolving job tickets for issues that have been escalated from a Tier 1 technician
  • Demonstrated proficiency with SAM5620 and BTSM tools, as well as Nokia, Ericsson, and ALU equipment.

Field Service Engineer

Philips Healthcare
Fort Worth, TX
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Installed, tested, and serviced complex, multi-phase systems composed of IT infrastructure and patient monitoring equipment in both clinical and non-clinical environments, closely adhering to stringent real-time patient data requirements
  • Troubleshooted network issues, maximized system uptime, and regularly evaluated system configurations to achieve acceptable performance and service quality standards.

Data Center Technician

Mary Kay Cosmetics
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • Worked in an enterprise server environment, tasked with the configuration, monitoring, maintenance and management of Data Center computer systems; deployed and decommissioned server hardware as necessary
  • Provided Tier 2 support for hardware/operating systems, completing batch production jobs and fulfilling escalated tickets
  • Responsible for the coordination of service outage restorations with vendors, end-users, and other support personnel.

Field Service Engineer

Ericsson Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Accumulated experience in electricity fundamentals, basic electronics, telephony, radio principles for CDMA and iDEN, digital transmission, fiber/data communication, industry standards, and network control/maintenance systems
  • Employed wireless tools, test equipment, and detailed procedures/practices to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot functionality of radio interface equipment (i.e
  • AC and DC power systems such as tower light controllers)
  • Interpreted alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and implement repairs and restoration plans, ensuring minimal service disruption; gained experience with microwave transmissions
  • Installed new cell site equipment from channel card elements up to complete new cell site installs.

Education

B.S. - Technical Management

DeVry University

Skills

  • Wireless Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Integration and Commissioning
  • Troubleshooting
  • CBTC (Communications based train control)
  • Wayside Systems
  • Team Management
  • Hardware/Software Integration
  • Testing and Commissioning
  • PTC (Positive Train Control)
  • Problem-solving
  • System Installation and Configuration
  • Metrics, Operational Tools, Processes and Procedures, Standards (MOPS)
  • Verizon FSM4 5G Airscale Field Service Engineering
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Technical Management

Certification

  • The Joint Network-Node-Network (JNN-N) KU-Band Terminal Operator
  • Satellite Transportable Terminals; Network Architecture Overview & Components
  • CECOM Fiber Optic Termination/Repair
  • CCNA Certification
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Udemy Microsoft Azure Administrator Course
  • Udemy Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Course
  • Udemy Data Center Facility Operations Training

Awards

  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal W/ Campaign Star
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Army Good Conduct Medal
  • Air Assault Badge
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
  • Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • NATO Medal

Timeline

Satellite Communications System Operator

US Army
04.2024 - 04.2024

CBTC Integration, Testing, and Commissioning Engineer

IKOS Consulting
06.2021 - Current

Telecommunications Foreman

BNSF Railway Company
02.2019 - 06.2021

PTC (Positive Train Control) Analyst

BNSF Railway Company
10.2018 - 02.2019

5G Remote Integration Technical Lead

Glow Networks
10.2017 - 10.2018

Field Service Engineer

Philips Healthcare
01.2017 - 10.2017

Data Center Technician

Mary Kay Cosmetics
03.2016 - 12.2016

Field Service Engineer

Ericsson Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2016

B.S. - Technical Management

DeVry University

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