Danh C.

Tran
4218 Mayport Lane * Fairfax, VA 22033 * Mobile: (703) 888-9739
E-mail: dt113b59c@westpost.net * 7652 Seine Drive * Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Objective: To obtain a challenging position in Engineering and/or IT where my p

rofessional experiences and educational background shall contribute to the overa
ll advancement and success of the company.
* Experience with Pathloss 4.0 to design Microwave paths and calculate reliabili
ty with Summary
Module, Terrain Data, Antenna Heights, Worksheets, Diffraction, GR4
* Proficient in Google Earth, Bing Maps, MS Streets & Trips, and ArcView GIS for
mapping
data and geospatial information systems
* Experience with Comsearch's proprietary software and database to perform Frequ
ency
Interference Analysis with respect to proposed Microwave facilities
* Experience with Microwave Path Data Sheets: GPS Coordinates System (NAD83), Gr
ound
Elevation (AMSL), Azimuth, Antenna Manufacture and Models, Gain (dBi), Bandwi
th, Tilt,
Centerline (AGL), Radio Manufacture and Models, Emission Designator/Modulatio
n, Loading,
Power, Received Level, EIRP, Fixed Loss, Free Space Loss, Transmit Frequencie
s
* Performed Field Surveys and FCC Microwave Site Audits
* Experienced with Frequency Coordinations (PCN), FCC 601 application process, a
nd
ASR/FCC Registration guidelines
* Performed Site Surveys/Line-of-Site Verifications to determine clear paths or
find work-
around solutions to blocked paths
* Assisted RF Engineering Team by performing Site Acceptance Testing (ATP) to br
ing sites up
On-Air using RF Tools such as WiTT, Speed Test, and Clear Connection Manager:
BSID,
Preamble, RSSI, CINR, Handovers, DL/UL Throughput, MAC Address, CRC Errors, F
rame
Errors, Client IP
* Performed special projects requested by Backhaul/RF Managers and Regional Dire
ctors
* Proficient with MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Visio, Outlo
ok

Work Experience:
Microwave Project Manager (Nov. 2009-Jan. 2011)
Client Site: Clearwire Corporation
Microwave Backhaul Engineering Department
Served as the primary point of contact at Clearwire's Regional headquarters in C
alifornia to coordinate the Frequency Coordination (PCN) and FCC 601s applicatio
n process. Directly worked with Frequency Coordinators, Network Deployment, Site
Acquisition, Commissioning, RF Engineering, and Operations to acquire clear fre
quency channels and licenses for Clearwire. Responsible for overseeing multiple
markets such as Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Central Valley, Los Angeles, and South
ern California. Provided support to other regional BH Engineers by reviewing, v
erifying, and analyzing frequency coordinations, PCNs, Visio diagrams, and Line-
of-Site Surveys to find work-around solutions to blocked links. Also took on si
de projects where help was needed. Assisted RF Engineering Team with Site Accept
ance Testing (ATP) to bring sites On-Air. Made sure data was accurately updated
in Clearwire's proprietary Project Management database. Other duties included w
orking with the Finance Department to review/approved invoices. Performed other
audits as requested per the Regional Director which included: Alaska, Washingto
n State, Oregon, Colorado, Northern California, Idaho, and Utah. Under my guida
nce and supervision, our company had constructed and deployed the largest 4G WiM
AX Network in the World.
Advocacy Coordinator (June 2009- Nov 2009)
OnPoint Advocacy, LLC
Served in the Fulfillment Division of DDC (Democracy Data & Communications). Du
ties include loading customer information into proprietary database. Maintain e
ffective communications with a large client base and evaluate letters from advoc
ates to their respective Representatives and Senators. Maintain a detailed reco
rd of outbound and incoming mail. Scanned documents and create presentation pac
kages for the clients to present to their Organizations.
Interpreter (Sept. 2007- June 2009)
Advance Language Systems International, LLC
Assisted Hospital staff and patients with interpreting and translating of foreig
n languages at Georgetown University Hospital and The Johns Hopkins Hospital and
Health System.
Microwave Program Manager (Sept. 2006 -April 2007)
Optima Network Services, Inc.
Served as the Project Manager to coordinate the day-to-day operations of RF Tech
nicians in the AZ and NM Markets for our client, Cingular Wireless. Implemented
more efficient and accurate methods of gathering data while assisting Cingular
with any questions or concerns they may have throughout the FCC Microwave Audit
process. Served as the primary contact to the Compliance Analyst at Cingular an
d gave weekly progress reports informing them of any new developments with the a
udit project. Created closeout documentations for each site visited and spearhe
aded the new design, development and testing of Optima's Client Portal Website f
or which our clients can view the status of their markets online. Through my gui
dance and supervision, our team had successfully provided the most accurate meas
urements and data available while presenting discrepancies to Cingular per their
request in order to resolve and comply with the FCC. Most importantly, through
my leadership and guidance, we completed the assignment efficiently, with excep
tional quality, and in a timely manner that was above and beyond our client's ex
pectations.
Technical Consultant - SM Consulting, Inc. (April 2005 - April 2006)
Client Site: Andrew Corporation
Data Engineer - Accuracy Test and Certification Team
Provided support to the Testing and Commission Engineers as well as RF Engineers
certifying carrier networks as mandated by the FCC E911 for mobile wireless. Re
sponsible for loading delay data into the network database using a variety of da
ta manipulation techniques requiring the proficiency of Excel spreadsheets, Acce
ss databases, and UNIX. Other duties included supervising and training employee
s with technology and bands: TDMA/GSM, Cellular/PCS; software programs, RF diagn
ostics tools and operating systems when running scripts and other RF cabling tes
t. Managed and resolved issues quickly using Onyx trouble ticketing system. Deve
loped and implemented faster and more efficient techniques of loading delay data
.
Retail Sales Manager (Nov. 2001 - Nov. 2002)
The Mobile Solution, Inc.
Advertised, marketed, and sold wireless services for both T-Mobile and AT&T Wire
less. Managed and prepared weekly work schedules for staff. Supervised and tra
ined new employees with store policies and procedures while keeping daily invent
ory and sales logs accurately updated. Maintained effective communications wit
h customer care, distribution services, and activation departments.
Microwave Engineer (Dec. 2000 - May 2001)
Teligent, Inc. - RF Planning and Microwave Engineering
Served as the primary contact engineer at Teligent headquarters for the Northeas
t and Pacific regional markets. Provided support to the regional engineers by r
eviewing, verifying, and analyzing frequency coordinations and GIS programs. Re
sponsible for designing and constructing Teligent's fixed wireless network as we
ll as determining the feasibility and reliability of proposed point-to-point com
mon carrier microwave systems. Other duties included working in conjunction wit
h Teligent's Legal department in purchasing equipment orders and processing FCC
filings. Under my guidance and supervision, our group had constructed numerous
fiber-optic cables and high capacity wireless links from central office switches
to hubs throughout the United States.
Frequency Protection Analyst (July 1998 - Dec. 2000)
Comsearch - Microwave and Satellite Services
Analyzed proposed microwave facilities for interference into existing microwave
and satellite systems. Maintained effective communications with a large establi
shed client base and evaluated proposed engineering resolutions. Initiated the
necessary steps for petition at the Federal Communications Commission to prevent
destructive paths from becoming licensed and activated. Responsible for monito
ring and mediating conflicts between licensees during the FCC's prior coordinati
on process.
IT Support Specialist (Dec. 1997 - July 1998)
UMUC - Information Technology Department
Provided online, on-site, and telephone support for UMUC faculty, staff, and stu
dents. Assisted end users with worldwide communication software installation, c
onfiguration, and operation. Assisted with the web-based communication software
design, risk assessment, and testing. Tracked technical support call log using
Lotus Notes 4.5 and Domino. Supervised and aided in training of student workers
, technical staffs and end users on distance education software applications. A
ssisted with the development of DOS, Web and Windows Tycho communication softwar
e documentation.
Computer Skills:
Platforms & Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, Oracle8i/9i, UNIX, Windows NT/XP/Vista
/7, Mac OS, Novell
Hardware: IBM-PC compatible, Apple Mac, SunSparc, Cisco Routers and Switches, V
PN Concentrators, Secure PIX Firewalls
Languages: BASIC, XHTML, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, SQL, PL/SQL
Applications & Miscellaneous: MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access,
Visio, Outlook, Frontpage, MS Streets & Trips, Bing Maps, Google Earth, Nero, W
ITT-RF Site Acceptance Tool, Lotus Notes, Novell Netware, Novell GroupWise, Onyx
trouble ticketing software, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, ArcView GIS 3.2, Pa
thloss 4.0, Oracle SQL*Plus, Developer 2000, Query Builder, Cisco IOS Software,
TCP/IP, IP Addressing, Routing/Router Configuration, Internetworking, IOS IPSec
encryption, LAN/WAN protocols, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate of A
uthorities (CAs)
Relevant Training Courses:
Cisco Certified Network Associate, Introduction to Oracle, Topics in Oracle: PL/
SQL, C++ Programming I, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Personal Computer
Hardware Troubleshooting, Web Page Design, Introduction to UNIX, UNIX II: Advan
ced Topics, Computer Program Design, Basic Satellite Communications, Microwave P
ath Engineering, Interference Analysis and Mitigation Techniques.
Other Work Experience:
Real Estate Agent (Realtor) (Aug. 2004 - Dec. 2007)
Century21 Trademark Realty, Inc.
Licensed in MD and VA to represent buyers or sellers in real estate transactions
for residential or commercial property.
Loan Officer (March 2004 - April 2005)
American Mortgage & Investment Services, Inc.
Originated Real Estate mortgages in a positive and professional manner to help c
lients obtain home mortgage loans.
Research Associate (Sept. 2003 - March 2004)
The Catholic University of America
Served as a research assistant in the department of Chemistry and was an active
associate in research experiments carried out by other senior scientists in the
laboratory.
Office Manager /Apprentice (Nov. 2002 - Sept. 2003)
A.C. & Associates - Real Estate Appraisers
Assisted Real Estate Appraisers with completing and submitting appraisal reports
for loan officers and mortgage lending companies.
Education:
University of Maryland at College Park-B.S. in Biology December 1997
Minor: Computer Science
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society-Alpha Beta Rho Chapter
The National Dean's List
Languages:
Fluent: English and Vietnamese
Knowledge: French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Korean

References available upon request.