1. NICK TONHSAI
284 N DUQUESNE ST
Aurora, CO 80018
(720)951-2105
nicktonhsai@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A Senior in the Telecommunications Engineering and Field Industry with focus on Operational
Management, Team Leadership, and Project Coordination.
Field Engineer, WorldLink.LLC/Samsung SDS/Sprint Wireless 2013-Present
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
• Deployment of BTS equipment (Base Transceiver Station) for indoor and outdoor cell site
environments, and proficient knowledge of Samsung BBU/RRU 800/1900 and 2.5 Radios.
(Baseband Unit – Remote Radio Unit) and Cisco routers.
• BTS cabinet delivery and assembly to support LTE, CDMA and Wi MAX as needed.
• Running, securing and terminating all cabling needed for BTS equipment (grounding, power,
LAN/ Fiber cabling, timing and alarms Sprint Wireless experience.
• VOM (volt-ohm meter) to continuity test copper cabling.
• Optical source / meter to test fiber optics cabling
• CAT5/6 cables and assembly of RJ45 connectors.
• Knowledge of RF Safety / RF Awareness certification and Dragonwave-Microwave
Certification
• Knowledge of designs including Inside and Outside level designs, and various levels of testing
and methodologies such as automated process and performance used in real time and
laboratory environments.
• Eagle Eye troubleshooting skills which is my “Kung-Fu”.
• Lead other technicians in monitoring and/or testing wireless network performance and/or
resolving cell site issues and troubleshooting problems.
• Immediate contact with users and customers at peer level first and middle management level.
• Hardware Installation (BTS) Samsung 3G CDMA, 4G LTE, and 2.5 LTE DU Units
• Software Installation and upgrades of Cisco 901, and 903 Routers, Including Texon, and Eltek
environmental alarm Units.
• Hardware Commissioning - Commission (test) Including Drive Testing of all Technologies
• Quality Checks and Integration configuration
• Fault and Discrepancy Reporting
• Documentation in addition to an RF Monitor at each job site
• Driving 90% of the time covering up to five states surrounding my home state.
• Remote Sites hidden in mountains, valleys, Roof Top, Schools, Banks and various
Government Buildings under extreme weather conditions and scarce environmental roads or no
road conditions 24 /7.
• Worked alone with minimal to no supervision from weeks to months on end out in the field
before returning home.
• Installation and Maintenance of Single Mode and Multimode Fiber Optics for Comcast and
Zayo NIDS and AAV Equipment.
• Troubleshooting RRU’s on U-Frames on the ground and on cell towers and buildings.

2. Knowledge and Skill
Professional level of knowledge and skills on the basic architecture of a Cellular Network,
including solid knowledge of the basic BTS installation, commissioning and integration of BTS
cell site regardless of equipment vendor. I understand the Basic RF and Grounding Safety
Standard Installation, the proper procedures, and able to run and terminate AC wires on AC
breakers (load side). I understand the proper procedures and able to run and terminate DC
wires inside various DC Power Plants. I'm also skilled in working with software tools such as MS
Office (Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, Access, Met-Cal, X-CAL, Anritsu Sweep Test, Team
viewer, X-Shell, FTP Clients, Putty) along with good communication skills (interpersonal, oral
and written). Work under general supervision with few direct instructions, and provide project
related inputs and decisions. Key contributor to the team.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Field Operations Technician, Worldlink/Sprint Wireless 2012-2013
Responsible for network element deployment during the wireless implementation phase of the
project. Typically, duties entailing network element integration and troubleshooting. In addition,
expected to perform technical site surveys, hardware delivery, installations and commissioning
of the BTS’s when necessary. Wireless Field Engineers / Technicians will ensure that all work is
completed to the satisfaction of the customer in accordance with defined specifications and
technical standards and those requirements for health, safety, and quality are maintained at the
highest levels throughout the implementation cycle.
Field Operations Technician, XO Communications 2010-2012
Perform installation of service to customers and the repair of existing customer service. Perform
general maintenance, upgrades and preventive maintenance on customer equipment and
associated central office/co-location equipment.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
• Install, maintain, repair and test unbundled circuits (DS0s, DS1s, XO customer premise
equipment (channel banks, routers, DSL modems, IADs, Optical/SONET transport and
perform/troubleshoot inside wiring). Test all network equipment and elements at all field service
locations, to include DS0, DS1, VoIP, and DS3 Ethernet level test equipment at all field service
locations equipment
• Interface with external customers and other key technical contacts both inside and outside of
XO in a professional, quality manner in communication and interaction.
• Demonstrate safe/responsible work habits to ensure proper vehicle operation and a safe
workplace environment.
• Document and configure IP, routers, and CPE equipment including Network Management
Systems, Network Management Domains, and Voice over Data.
• Train Field Service Technician I’s in all aspects of their job as requested.
• Tracking network activities in maintenance ticketing or order management systems including:
interpreting test results; reading and writing notes into tracking systems; recording testing
results.
• Coordinate installation, testing, or troubleshooting activities.
• SONET system maintenance and troubleshooting, specifically

3. OC3/OC12/OC48 SONET Add/Drop multiplexer operations.
• Engaging customers to coordinate the test, troubleshoot existing services.
• Maintaining electrical transport services, specifically: DS3, DS1, DS0 facilities.
• Utilizing digital, optical and SONET test sets and remote testing platforms.
• SONET maintenance and troubleshooting.
Automotive and Maintenance Mechanic 2004-2010
Managed family owned Automotive and Maintenance Business, which included overseeing
repair and services on customer Automotive Engines, Lawn Mowers, Mopeds, Bicycles,
Motorcycles, various Landscaping Equipment and Machinery, and many household Items.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
• Oil changes, Brakes, Tire Changes, Rotation, and Balancing.
• Engine Diagnostics and Repairs on all Automotive and personal sized vehicles and
transportation units.
• Installation of Radios, Alarms, Speakers, Amplifiers, Video Units and Navigational Units, Body
Kits and Custom Fabrication on various lighting and performance items.
• Demonstrate safe/responsible work habits to ensure proper vehicle operation and a safe
workplace environment.
• Perform Monthly Maintenance on Hydraulics lifts and hoses and various shop equipment.
• Train Service Technician in all aspects of their job description.
• Book Keeping, Inventory, Cashier, restock and reorder.
• Coordinate installation, testing, or troubleshooting activities.
• Able to read schematics and blueprints on various electronics equipment and machineries.
• Many years of customer service experience
• Maintained various shop power tools, lighting, signs, breaker panels, and installing 120 Volt to
240 Volt power to and from breaker panels and sub panels.
EDUCATION
Westwood College of Denver,Denver, CO
BachelorsofScienceinElectronicsEngineering Major
MinorinInformationSystems and ComputerScience
GraduatedMay-99
GPA 3.32
Major Studies in electronicsrepairandcircuitrydesignandfunctionalities.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MicrosoftWord, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook,Access, WindowsXP,7,8,10, andProfessional,Met-Cal,EX-Cal,
Anritsu MasterSweep,Team Viewer,X-Shell,FileZillaClientsandServers, Putty, Cropand snippingtools,MS
Streets and Trips.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Memberofthe Asian Golf Association2005-Present
SocialMediaMemberofLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,andNextdoor
LandscapeVolunteer
NeighborhoodMaintenanceTechnician
REFERENCES Available uponrequest
284N DUQUESNEST Aurora, CO 80018(720)951-2105nicktonhsai@yahoo.com