Employment Goals:

Short-term: Telecommunication traffic analysis, system optimization, and test automation.
Long-term: Research and development of telecommunication networks.

Established Skills:

Telecommunication traffic loading analysis and prediction.
Simulation test design and system engineering (Yourdon methodology).
PC troubleshooting, repair, & performance optimization.
PC network installation and support (OS/2, Netware, Windows).
A+ Certified Computer Technician.
Internet website design using HTML and Java.

Technical Experience:

Present. Telecom Traffic Analysis Engineer, Verizon Wireless, Nashville, TN. Maintained master database of analog and digital cellular sites for MidSouth region. Recommended capacity resource allocation to reduce call blocking and ineffective attempts. Increased efficiency of capital allocation by introducing finer levels of granularity into network growth models. Used data-mining techniques to identify and predict consumer traffic patterns for special events. Salary: $24/hour.

2000-2001. Test Engineer, CTDI, Nashville, TN. Designed test plans, test procedures, and related hardware/software/network configurations for Nortel KSU PBX and Voicemail/ACD systems. Maintained and enhanced test capabilities for Teradyne Z1860 in-circuit tester. Programmed SL1 and M1 switching equipment. Implemented hard-disk screening and OEM replacement procedures, saving over $100,000 in annual parts cost. Salary: $18/hour.

1997 - 1999. PC Technician, Techware Computers and Microstar International, Nashville, TN. Repaired, upgraded, and assembled over 1000 IBM-compatible personal computers. Installated DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows95/98, WindowsNT Workstation and Server, and IBM OS/2 Warp. Provided telephone support for wholesale customers, consultants, and endusers. Introduced systematic program of cleaning, refurbishing, and retail sales of used computers. Resolved IRQ and memory management conflicts; fixed errors in system registry and .INI files; corrected device driver conflicts. Salary: $12/hour.

1991 - 1997. Business Owner, Intelligent Microcomputer Associates, Pasadena, CA. Repaired, upgraded, and assembled over 500 IBM-compatible personal computers. Installed and custom-tuned PC operating systems and application software. Presented PC seminars at the L.A. Computer Marketplace show several times each year. Trained customers in OS/2, WordPerfect, Lotus, and Microsoft programs. Salary: N/A.

1985 - 1991. Member of Technical Staff, NASA-JPL, Pasadena, CA. Manager of TAQ and TTD components of Traffic Simulation Unit (TSU). Wrote documents for design, test, and field operations of PC-controlled circuit tester for FAA Air Traffic Control system. Designed and implemented Lotus 123 macros for ATE instrument control via HPIB bus. Supported FAA contractor selection process for Air Traffic Control automated voice switch (VSCS). Summer position performing signal analysis of telemetry from comet space probe to determine effects of antenna tracking and spacecraft precession on SNR. Salary: $22/hour.

Educational Background:

1985 - 1986. MSEE, California Institute of Technology (no thesis). Coursework in information theory, control theory, and computer algorithms and complexity.

1981 - 1985. BSEE, Clemson University, Magna Cum Laude with Senior Departmental Honors. Coursework in electronic circuits, fiber optics, and digital communication. Independent study of loudspeakers and audio systems. Three-time winner of IEEE Student Paper Contest for independent research projects. Samuel R. Rhodes Award winner. R.F. Poole Scholar. Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) scholarship winner. Four-time member of varsity College Bowl intercollegiate quiz team.

1978 - 1981. Dickson County Sr. HS, Dickson, TN, 4.6+ GPA. MAA Bronze Award. Top Departmental Awards in Math, Science, Spanish, and French. U.S. Patent Office Award at International Science and Engineering Fair. Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science Cruiser Award. State representative to National Youth Science Camp (NYSC).