UMTS/HSPA, CDMA, Field Testing, Drive Testing, BTS. Microwave
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Alonso Campos
Experience
Sept 2005 - Dec 2007 / March 2009 Dec 2009 TELUS Mobility Toronto, ON
Drive Tester
Programmed new cellular phone models and test their functioning against the network system to prepare them for market availability.
Tested PCS and iDEN devices in the field using computer controlled receivers and phones, collecting both over the air messaging and RF data which could be reviewed and processed in the office.
Tested UMTS Rel5 and Rel6 3GPP devices in the field using QXDM and DebugMux software.
Tested LBS capabilities (GPS and A-GPS) of new devices, taking log files and analyzing them.
Tested U-SIM cards Dual IMSI application using IT3 probe and G&D software.
Worked within strict project time lines and deadlines.
Worked independently, while also collaborating with fellow drive testers on certain project areas.
Traveled frequently throughout Toronto performing reference and radio frequency tests on new cellular phone models.
Verified and assessed new phones and/or network features.
Planned and executed specific test plans for UMTS, PCS, iDEN and Data device while ensuring the continuous development of procedures and techniques to support ongoing technology evolution.
Writhed technical reports for each device evaluated.
December 2007 - November 2008 Sony Ericsson Toronto, ON
Field Tester
Responsible for test specifications for the field test team in Canadian market.
Involved in complete specification development and updates for all operators under test.
Tested GSM and UMTS Rel5 and Rel6 3GPP devices taking log files in the field using DebugMux software.
Verify specifications with mobile devices and operators.
Developed test procedures based on operator specifications.
Traveled extensively in and out of Canada.
Conducted unit tests to verify quality and the mobile works per specification.
Work independently and also provide quality assurance feedback on system level verification/validation.
Strong understanding and experience of the existing field test procedures and tools.
Followed a road map for handset from forecast to release and update this accordingly.
Know the level of customization for the client and make sure Sony Ericsson devices carry out this requirements.
Used QC offline and Test Set Creator.
Test and ensure VAS in Sony Ericsson devices work properly (E.g. MobiTV, VOD, SDC music player).
April 1999 January 2004 Telefonica Movistar Culiacan, MX
Communications Engineer
Installed and align sector antennas for cell site equipment.
Installed and maintained AMPS and BTS Motorola CDMA cell site equipment.
Installed, monitored, and maintained BTS Nokia cell sites of GSM technology.
Experience working with leading edge technologies as PCS technologies, wireless networking, and wireless broadband access.
Test coverage and functionality of new cell sites added to the network.
Planed and installed new microwave links for expansion of the network.
Loaded, installed and maintained SDH and PDH microwave radio links of the following brands DMC, Innova, Microwave Networks (Tadiran), Bosh and Witlink.
Exhibited experienced knowledge of Marconi (Osiris) SDH equipment and Newbridge T1 and E1 Multiplexors.
Organize T1's trough microwave network.
Installed and align microwave antennas, installed heliax wave guide and grounding equipment.
Traveled frequently throughout the state repairing and installing wireless networking systems on telecommunication towers.
Installed battery backups, Marconi/Lorain DC generator, telecommunications racks and overhead ladder racks.
Education
19941999 Instituto Tecnologico de Culiacan Culiacan, MX
Bachelor of Engineering
Specialty Area Electronics.
Jan-March 1999 Telefonica Movistar Culiacan, MX
Professional Practicum
Telefonica Movistar. Performed on job duties to successfully fulfill the requirements to complete a Bachelor of Engineering Degree.
Professional Development
GAN for FT - convergence between mobile networks (GSM/GPRS/UMTS) and IP networks. April 2008
HSDPA for FT - overview of main differences between WCDMA (Rel99) and HSDPA (Rel5), explain advantages and different traffic cases. April 2008
HSUPA for FT - overview of main differences between WCDMA (Rel99) and HSUPA (Rel6), explain advantages and different traffic cases. April 2008
Ultra Site Operation (ULTOP) Course (Nokia) - focused on the commissioning and integration of GSM BTS to the BSC. Sept- Oct 2003
Base Station Operation and Maintenance (BSSOM_S10) Course (Nokia) - studied the creation of the interface between the BTS and the BSC. Sept-Oct 2003
Introduction to GSM Technology - introductory course on the installation and maintenance of GSM cell sites. May 2003
CDMA 2000 - Network Overview, Air Interface, Packet Data Networks, Mobile IP.
1xEV-DO - Overview, Air Interface, Packet Data Networks, Mobile IP, Networks (Rev0 and RevA), MMD (IMS).
GSM, GPRS - Overview (GPRS v1.0.1), Mobility, Air Interface, Packet Data Operations, Evolution (GSM to UMTS).
UMTS - Overview, Air Interface Fundamentals (UMTS/W-CDMA), Signalling, HSDPA (R5).
MPLS - Overview.
Interests
Computers, martial arts, soccer, reading, and traveling.
Volunteer
Grand Rapids Fire Department - volunteer firefighter for the town of Grand Rapids. (This included completing courses on emergency vehicles operation, Hazmat, WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, and emergency medical response training).
The City of Culiacan - Repaired damaged electrical domestic appliances in underprivileged neighbourhoods.
Other
Languages - Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Spanish.
Computer Skills - Microsoft Office XP, SUSE Linux, DebugMux (logger for EMP devices), DMS clearquest (issue submission application), QC offline & Test Set Creator (used to create test sets in Quality Center and run them while not connected to the network), Flash Gordon 2 (flashing tool for Sony Ericsson devices), QPST (PST tool for Qualcomm devices), QXDM (loggers for Qualcomm devices), UDM (logger for CDMA and EVDO devices), iADTE (logger for Motorola iDEN devices), IT3 Prove (monitor the communication between a smart card and a terminal device).
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (2005).
References
On request.
Employer:
TELUS Mobility
Job Title:
Drive Tester
Start Month/Year:
09/2005
End Month/Year:
12/2200
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Description:
• Programmed new cellular phone models and test their functioning against the network system to prepare them for market availability.
• Tested PCS and iDEN devices in the field using computer controlled receivers and phones, collecting both over the air messaging and RF data which could be reviewed and processed in the office.
• Tested UMTS Rel5 and Rel6 3GPP devices in the field using QXDM and DebugMux software.
• Tested LBS capabilities (GPS and A-GPS) of new devices, taking log files and analyzing them.
• Tested U-SIM cards Dual IMSI application using IT3 probe and G&D software.
• Worked within strict project time lines and deadlines.
• Worked independently, while also collaborating with fellow drive testers on certain project areas.
• Traveled frequently throughout Toronto performing reference and radio frequency tests on new cellular phone models.
• Verified and assessed new phones and/or network features.
• Planned and executed specific test plans for UMTS, PCS, iDEN and Data device while ensuring the continuous development of procedures and techniques to support ongoing technology evolution.
• Writhed technical reports for each device evaluated.
Employer:
Sony Ericsson
Job Title:
Field Tester
Start Month/Year:
12/2007
End Month/Year:
11/2008
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Description:
• Responsible for test specifications for the field test team in Canadian market.
• Involved in complete specification development and updates for all operators under test.
• Tested GSM and UMTS Rel5 and Rel6 3GPP devices taking log files in the field using DebugMux software.
• Verify specifications with mobile devices and operators.
• Developed test procedures based on operator specifications.
• Traveled extensively in and out of Canada.
• Conducted unit tests to verify quality and the mobile works per specification.
• Work independently and also provide quality assurance feedback on system level verification/validation.
• Strong understanding and experience of the existing field test procedures and tools.
• Followed a road map for handset from forecast to release and update this accordingly.
• Know the level of customization for the client and make sure Sony Ericsson devices carry out this requirements.
• Used QC offline and Test Set Creator.
• Test and ensure VAS in Sony Ericsson devices work properly (E.g. MobiTV, VOD, SDC music player).
Employer:
Telefonica Movistar
Job Title:
Telecommunications Engineer
Start Month/Year:
04/1999
End Month/Year:
01/2004
City:
Culiacan
Country:
Mexico
Description:
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
School Name:
Instituto Tecnologico de CUliacan
Major:
Electronics
City:
Culiacan
Country:
Mexico
Graduation Date:
25/06/1999
Description:
Bachelor of Engineering
Specialty Area: Electronics.
Minor: Telecommunications
