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Russ S Griffin
Mobility Engineer
SUMMARY:
Experienced Telecommunications Professional with over 10 years of experience in Network Provisioning. I
have a working knowledge of telecommunications, data industries and technologies, including circuit levels
(DS0, DS1, DS3, OC3 and OC12), fiber optics, ATM, DSL, etc. Proficient with Nokia and Ericsson UMTS using
VOIP and Guey network systems for the troubleshooting of RNCs. Experience managing the order process
which encompasses order tracking, validating engineering, documenting and publishing daily reports.
Reviewing project deliverables for accuracy and apprises management of issues effecting project
status.Excellent project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects at one
time.Procurement of specified properties for construction,bidding of sites,schedules and safety upheld on site
by Osha standards of construction crews on site.
EXPERIENCE:
9/2013 - present New World technologies,Atlanta,Georgia, Sprint Project Tiger team
Field Project coordinator/Lead and tower climber
Responsible for the hiring of all field personell.Dispatching site work.responsible for training for Sprint project
for Tower safety and GPS networks also responsible for equipment deliveries and dispatch tiger teams to
various locations in the Conn./Up State NY area.Managing task assignments and procedures and coordinating
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Mobility Engineer
with company managers to teams in field.Maintenance of 1800 and 1900 Sprint systems for relocation of fiber
optics.
4/2013 – 7/2013 Ramapo Telecommunications, Hackensack, NJ
Tower climber and field technician
Responsible for coordinating the construction of antenna systems
Line sweeping and troubleshot antenna lines using S331d Anritsu site master
Installed AIR antennas and RRUS on roof tops and towers for RBS
Coordination with RBS technicians for completion of job site and/or fiber optic runs and power
Coordinating with landlords and owners of sites locations
Running crew of four technicians utilizing duties and tasks
7/2012 – 3/2013 T-Mobile/Ericsson Modernization, Parsippany, NJ
Lead Field Integrator/ASP certified through Ericsson
Applied scripts and upgrade packages for new technologies such as PCS, AWS, GSM and UMTS
Troubleshooting alarms on AWS, PCS and GSM
Troubleshooting and maintaining LMU working with BSS and LDO Tac
Performed Power upgrades to RBS 3106 and 6102 hybrid indoor and outdoor cabinets using configurations
2c 3a/b 4a
Working and troubleshooting on ALU 7705 Routers
Worked closely with NIC and Wayne switch
Configured PBC 6500 power cabinets
Overseeing construction crew for installation of AIR antenna and power
Installed and configured fiber optics for new LTE equipment
End-to-End testing of all circuit levels (DS0, DS1, DS3, OC3 and OC12).
Using Activity Management System for site reporting
Performed call testing for new technology configurations with LDO TAC
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2/2012 to 7/2012 Rightech/Ericsson Network vision
Project Network Engineering Consultant
Site evaluation for updated equipment
Evaluating all M.O.P”s on site construction
Equipment removal and placement of old verification
Corresponding on daily basis with field supervisor and regional manager for East Coast
Proficient with all programs used for Project such as Siterra, MDSP, Fieldworks and Dashboard, Gordon and
Odyssey
Checklist for site equipment and safety issues both temporary and permanent
Uploading of site pics for Siterra and other site issues on daily basis
10/2007 - 6/2010 T-MOBILE, Parsippany, NJ
NOC Technician
Applied understanding of Cisco IOS as to core and access routers
Knowledge of telecommunications, data industries and technologies, including circuit levels (DS0, DS1, DS3,
OC3 and OC12), fiber optics, ATM, DSL, etc.
Used data networking, including: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP, DNS, ARP, VPN, Routing, Bridging, and switching
Set network alarm using Alcatel NMS
Completed repairs using various telecommunications carriers
Used network equipment such as multiplexers, channel banks protocol analyzers and test equipment
Provided excellent customer service skills to effectively solve problems
5/2006 – 9/2007 MOTOROLA, New York, NY
NOC Technician / Mobility Engineer, *Contracted through ESS
Conduct assignments in secure locations such as police departments,
fire departments, and federal buildings which require security clearance
Repair video and cable equipment at the NOC and in the field
Install PTZ surveillance cameras for surveillance
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Coordinate with Project Managers and Engineers to conduct testing
Drive test cellular equipment using Voyager program for grid/cell testing and GPS alignment using 7 different
satellites
Compile and analyze drive test data
Compress drive test data onto a jump drive for the RF Engineers
Use mobile equipment for pinging and conducting static testing for NOC
Install radio cabinets for 911 system and GPS for police departments
Install radios and GPS systems for police and fire departments
5/2005 – 4/2006 T-MOBILE, Parsippany, NJ
Project Manager, *Contracted through Teksystems
Coordinated with all general contractors, telco and electrical contractors to complete site construction
according to building specs
Conducted quality assurance assessments onsite
Completed training class on S18000 BTS Hybrids and trained technicians in the field
Managed the construction of multiple sites
Adhered to and enforce construction time lines
Changed Aximuths and electrical down tilts to meet the expectations of RF engineers
Acted as a liaison between multiple units including management, Engineering, Construction crews, and
landlords
Met daily via phone conferences to brief management on the status of projects
Evaluated and adhere to blue prints and construction drawings
Conducted site walks at set intervals during site construction
11/2003 – 4/2005 T-MOBILE, Whitestone, NY
Mobility Engineer, *Contracted through Glotel
Performed radio adds to BTS 8000s and 12000s
Troubleshot all components of BTS 8000s and 12000s
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Mobility Engineer
Swapped out BTS 8000s for 12000s
Commissioned new sites
Worked toward the completion of the Axxius upgrade project
Collaborated with T-Mobile Network Operations, RF Engineers, and project managers
Troubleshot and cross checked various telecommunications components with Anritsu S251C Site Master
Analyzed and repaired trouble tickets
Tested and troubleshot T1s, circuit levels (DS0, DS1, DS3, OC3 and OC12).
Arranged access for difficult sites with building management
Conducted site walks for antenna systems and interference levels
Commissioned E-Cells
Diagnosed and troubleshoot faults generated by the BSS and BTS
Coordinated and data filled cell site expansions
6/2003 - 10/2003 BECTHEL, Melville, NY
E911 Quality Control
Drove to designated sites to ensure the type of access granted, type of building and local contacts needed for
the night crew entry
Gained access to equipment rooms in both buildings and rooftops
Inspected 850 and 1900 cabinets to check the radio configuration for the crew to integrate and install
Compiled daily status reports for the night crew
Checked and verified RF equipment
Monitored signal transmission
06/2002 – 11/2002 FLEXTRONICS, Hackensack, NJ
Drive Tester *Contracted through TEKSYSTEMS
Drive tested antenna networks for Nokia using Tom23
Compiled dropped calls, calls per area, signal strength, etc. test data using Motorola phones
Utilized GSM and TDMA to perform tests
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Maintained test equipment, specifically the handsets, laptop and specialized software
Drove and tested simultaneously using handsets and a laptop
Reported data back to Flextronics for submission to AT&T Wireless in zipped data format
01/2002 – 05/2002 CINGULAR, Rochelle Park, NJ
Switch Site Manager *Contracted by TEKSYSTEMS
Managed site start-up through completion
Worked on Category 3 and 5 cables
Responsible for monitoring contract work
Hardwired patch links OC3s to turn up T1s
Worked closely with various teams including QA, Inspection, RF Engineers, Design, Inspections/Reporting
Responsible for color coding, testing, terminating and punching down cables
Worked with DACS 5500 computer language
Tested with Model T-Berd 224 and T-Berd 310
Worked with GSM and CDMA Networks
Worked with routers, switches, IP and VoIP
06/2001 – 09/2001 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC., Rutherford, NJ
Project Manager
Conducted site walks to survey cell site projects
Managed multiple projects from start to finish simultaneously
Responsible for recruiting, training and supervising crew members
Hired subcontractors for specific tasks
Interfaced with Engineers and Testers to complete cell site projects
Maintained administrative information for crew members and subcontractors for payroll purposes
Negotiated leases
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Mobility Engineer
09/1999 – 05/2001 NORTEL, Wayne, NJ
Test Engineer *Contracted through Comforce Telecom
Trained new contractors on test engineering procedures
Maintained records on defective parts, as well as replacing them
Tested 2000, 4000, and 8000 Base Transmission Stations for quality assurance
Performed optimization and worked on GSM equipment
Calibrated Base Transmission Stations with a Spectrum Analyzer
Performed on-site adjustments to Base Transmission Stations with Known Product Defaults
Rotated among several Nortel testing stations in New Jersey to launch operations
EDUCATION:
Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Training, 1999
SCS Business and Technical Institute, Newark, NJ
Certificate in Computer Problem Solving, 1991
Virginia College online, Birmingham, AL
MIS, Management information systems, middle of second year 10/8/2011