Rodrick Rogers
EE; RF Design Engineer
Far Rockaway,NY
Summary
Creative and innovative prospect determined to bring ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and design techniques. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and cross-functional teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RF Design Engineer
C Spire
Ridgeland, MS
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Led the testing and evaluation of RF R&D projects, ensuring high-quality and reliable products for market deployment
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of cutting-edge fixed wireless solutions, resulting in increased network performance and customer satisfaction
- Deploy and design Wireless Solutions for Native American festivals, hurricane preparations, tornado disaster recoveries, and Covid-19 relief
- Design network diagrams for fixed wireless deployments
- Improve designs with construction and fiber engineers for wireless deployments in-building and outdoor
- Conduct site visits to evaluate customer needs and properly identify the demand of company for satisfaction of all parties involved
- Delivered comprehensive reports and presentations directly to business partners and C-level executives, providing valuable insights and actionable recommendations
- Drove the creation of multiple engineering papers and bulletins, showcasing innovative solutions and contributing to the advancement of the field
- Pioneered the development of efficient microcontrollers for test automations, validations, and analysis, resulting in a remarkable 25% increase in overall team productivity
- Streamlined small cell deployments by providing project management, installation, troubleshooting, documentation, and training
- Successfully expedited accurate fiber backhaul deliveries by 3.3%, ensuring seamless network connectivity for customers
- Proactively analyzed and resolved intra-company operational challenges, ensuring a smooth and successful trajectory
- Optimized network changes, leading to improved customer retention
- Spearheaded the decommissioning of legacy technology, consequently led to grew customer satisfaction to new heights
- Initialize the research assessment of propagation modeling software capabilities to analyze current and future technologies.
Research Intern/Fellowship
Nokia Bell Labs
Murray Hills, NJ
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Achieved 99% accuracy in outcome predictions through the successful implementation of Deep Learning techniques (AI/ML)
- Collaborated closely with mentor Senior Member Özge Kaya to leverage state-of-the-art technologies and insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Python
Matlab
Java
VHDL
Scripts
AI/ML/Deep Learning
5G/VoLTE/TVWS
Microwave/mmWave
Massive MIMO
TVWS
CBRS – CPI certified
Lean Six Sigma
Accomplishments
- Rogers, Rodrick, “TVWS Database vs Environment: Spectrum Analysis” (2020)
- Winters, Matthew and Rogers, Rodrick, “Early TV white space testing by the C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium” (2019)
- C Spire – Nokia Bell Labs Fellowship
- C Spire Network Star: 2021 – Jun. & Aug.; 2020 – Jul. & Sept.; 2019 – Oct & Dec.
- Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, Tampa, Florida “Exploring NASA’s Medical Sensor Capability,” Fall 2016 honors & awards
- Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
- IEEE – HKN
- Tau Beta Pi
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Pi Mu Epsilon
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Affiliations
- IEEE - HKN
- Tau beta Pi
- Pi Mu Epsilon
- Phi Kappa Phi
Additional Information
- C Spire - Nokia Bell Labs Fellowship
- C Spire Network Star: 2021 – Jun. & Aug.; 2020 – July. & Sept.; 2019 – Oct. & Dec.
Timeline
Research Intern/Fellowship
Nokia Bell Labs
09.2018 - 12.2018
RF Design Engineer
C Spire
06.2018 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Mississippi
08.2014 - 05.2018