Eladio Gandara
Bennett
Summary
Skilled Sr. System Performance Engineer with extensive experience at Verizon, specializing in 5G and LTE technologies. Proven track record of enhancing network performance, achieving a 23.8% increase in KPIs. Skilled in system performance analysis and project management, with a strong ability to collaborate across teams to drive impactful solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. System Performance Engineer
Verizon
Denver
03.2020 - Current
- Organized temporary event sites for various festivals in Colorado.
- Analyzed system performance metrics to identify improvement areas.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize network architecture.
- Conducted root cause analysis for system outages and performance issues.
- Developed performance testing protocols to ensure system reliability.
- Monitored real-time network data to assess performance trends.
- Identified bottlenecks in network infrastructure that could impact overall system performance.
- Developed strategies for improving system scalability, availability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
RF Engineer
Sprint
Denver
04.2005 - 03.2020
- Accumulated over 11 years of experience with Lucent, Samsung, and Nokia equipment in roles with increasing responsibilities.
- Designed and optimized radio frequency systems for enhanced network performance.
- Conducted field tests to evaluate signal strength and coverage areas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve RF-related issues promptly.
- Implemented system upgrades to improve capacity and reliability of networks.
- Analyzed data from RF propagation studies to inform network planning decisions.
- Developed technical documentation for RF engineering processes and protocols.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices in radio frequency design techniques.
- Monitored regulatory compliance for RF emissions and safety standards effectively.
- Performed spectrum analysis for new network installations, identifying optimized frequencies to avoid interference and congestion.
- Interpreted and applied system-level requirements during product development of custom communications products.
System Performance Engineer
Atlantic Tele-Network
Castle Rock
05.2010 - 10.2013
- Coordinated company-wide planning for new and existing CDMA locations.
- Led technology upgrade from Lucent to ZTE across New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and Virgin Islands.
- Awarded for outstanding improvement in network performance, achieving a 23.8% increase in KPIs.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineer of Applied Science
ITT Technical Institute
Carson, CA09-1997
Skills
- 5G
- LTE
- VoLTE
- CDMA
- EvDO
- GSM
- UMTS
- System performance analysis
- Field testing procedures
- Network planning protocols
- Capacity planning
- Scripting languages
- Call flow architecture
- Project management
- Network deployment
- RF system design
Tools Software
- TrueCall
- Planet
- Wizard
- Actix
- XCAL/XCAP
- TEMS
- Accuver
- WindCatcher
- MapInfo
- Microsoft Office
Industry Training
- Lucent – (Performance Engineering, EVDO Performance)
- Scott Baxter Training – (RF100/RF200/RF340)
- Award Solutions – 5G and LTE – Air Interface, RAN – Protocols and Procedures, RAN – Functionality
Timeline
Sr. System Performance Engineer
Verizon
03.2020 - Current
System Performance Engineer
Atlantic Tele-Network
05.2010 - 10.2013
RF Engineer
Sprint
04.2005 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineer of Applied Science
ITT Technical Institute