Edwin Barnes
6116 Paducah Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27610
Telephone: (919) 673-5042




Summary of Experience

 Over seven years of experience in the wireless industry.
 Over six years of experience in CDMA design and optimization.
 Over four years of experience in 1xRTT network optimization. Proficient with analyzing RF performance drive data and making recommendations based on the processed data results. Experience with EVDO testing and optimization.
 Over eight years of experience using Microsoft office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook and Power point.

Experience

October 2006 to December 2006
Sprint/ Nextel- Columbus, GA
RF Engineer
 Monitors daily system performance statistics.
 Optimize the CDMA 2000 1xRTT network by submitting parameter changes to the Nortel Switch (MTX).
 Use Exceed WIndcatcher post processing tool to determine areas with quality issues, analyze collected data, and recommend solutions to resolve issues.
 Submit work orders to network operations, track the optimization changes and re-evaluate the network performance.


May 2005 – October 2006
Nortel Networks
Jackson, Ms , Chillicothe, Ohio , Fort Wayne, Indiana, Johnson City, Tennessee, Cleveland, Ohio markets, Louisville, Erie, Pennsylvania and Columbus, Georgia .
RF Engineer
 Optimize the CDMA 2000 1xRTT network by submitting parameter changes to the Nortel Switch (MTX).
 Use Nortel RF Optimizer post processing tool to determine areas with quality issues, analyze collected data, and recommend solutions to resolve issues.
 Submit work orders to network operations, track the optimization changes and re-evaluate the network performance.
June 2000–May 2005 Raleigh, NC
Sprint PCS
RF Optimization Specialist

Tools: Invex 3G, Actix Analyzer, Wind catcher, Agilent, Nortel RF Optimizer, TEMS 6.02.
 Monitor, analyze and collect RF engineering data in a Motorola BTS 4812 CDMA network.
 Optimize the CDMA 2000 1xRTT network by performing parameter changes using the Nortel Switch (MTX).
 Use data collection and post processing tools to determine areas with quality issues for 1xRTT and EVDO performance.
 Recommend and implement solutions to improve the network performance.
 Submit work orders to network operations, track the optimization changes and re-evaluate the network performance.
 Monitor the Motorola network statistics and execute optimization efforts to improve system performance.
 Study and analyze the effect of bringing on new sites and make suggestions to make changes for their optimum performance.
 Collects and post process CW measurements in support of site candidate evaluation. Set up and operate RF test equipment including Agilent and Grayson receivers and transmitters to collect CDMA data in support of Network Optimization and Maintenance.
 Assist with In-building solutions and site walks to determine the RF needs of the potential customer.
 Maintained and entered data into the existing work order management system.
January 2000– June 2000 Atlanta, GA
AT&T Wireless
RF Engineer
 Collected and processed telecommunications data for the AT&T digital wireless network.
 Assisted Senior RF Engineers in optimization of the system, and the integration of new sites into the existing system.
 Performed system drives, frequency clearing drives, and analyzed the data collected from performance drives. Test equipment used was Xtel, Grayson WMS, MapInfo, Hewlett Packard Spectrum Analyzer and TEMS computer and software.
 Monitored the cellular network for clarity and errors.
September 1999– January 2000 Chicago, IL
PageNet
RF Engineer
 Collected and processed telecommunications data for the PageNet two-way wireless messaging network.
 Assisted in the RF Engineers in optimization of the system, and the integration of new sites into the existing system.
 Performed system drives, frequency clearing drives, and analyzed the data collected from performance drives. Test equipment used was Xtel, Grayson WMS, MapInfo, Hewlett Packard Spectrum Analyzer and TEMS computer and software. Monitored the cellular network for clarity and errors.
March 1999– September 1999 Raleigh, NC
AT&T Wireless
RF Field Engineer
 Collected and processed telecommunications data for the AT&T digital wireless network.
 Assisted in the RF Engineers in optimization of the system, and the integration of new sites into the existing system.
 Performed system drives, frequency clearing drives, and analyzed the data collected from performance drives. Test equipment used was Xtel, Grayson WMS, MapInfo, Hewlett Packard Spectrum Analyzer and TEMS computer and software.
 Monitored the cellular network for clarity and errors.

October 1988–February 1999 First Citizens Bank Raleigh, NC
Assistant Vice-President Item Processing Shift Manager
 Coordinated the resources managed toward completion of all functions. Interviewed and selected applicants to maintain necessary level of quality associates.
 Appraised associates performances and assisted with their improvements.
 Planned for improvements within the department and arranged execution of these plans.
 Projected the budget and managed within projection.
1982–1988 United States Air Force Pope AFB, NC
Operations Specialist
 Provided data entry support the Aircrew Flight Records Department.
 Maintained the monthly base utility bill.
 Processed and maintained the unit's labor database. Various duties included programming DBASE III, Lotus 1, 2, 3, assisting the Operation Officer in tests and other research.
Education 1984–1985 Central Texas College Killen, TX
 A.A General Studies and Computer Science.
 Attended North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
Interests Computers, sports, fishing and photography.