To utilize my expertise in RF, antennas and systems engineering to architect, design and realize next generation wireless communication devices. Over 25 years of design and development experience spanning a range of wireless products including, but not limited to; cellular phones, short-range radios, wireless gateways, GPS/PND, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, medical devices and mm-wave radar sensors. Expertise in certification, testing, issue analysis and resolution while covering all facets of product development cycle from concept to manufacture. Capable to lead and collaborate in both large and small company environments. Core Competencies Wireless System and Architecture: Familiar with various proprietary or standard protocol wireless systems, requirements, specifications and applications from block diagram down to circuit level design. Chipset selection, evaluation and qualification to meet or exceed product/customer requirements while meeting cost and budgetary goals. Design and Development: RF, analog and digital circuit design, including but not limited to; receivers, transmitters, synthesizers, baseband, audio and power management with discrete or highly integrated modular solutions. RF frontend filtering and multiband switching. RF Power amplifier matching and integration for gain, stability and efficiency. RF sub circuits and block specification, test and evaluation. Experienced in schematic, layout, component selection and mechanical packaging. Antenna Design: Expertise in internal/embedded antenna design. Experienced in simulation (CST), design and most importantly, integration of multiband antennas in portable, fixed or mobile devices including NFC. Antenna testing for gain, efficiency, TRP/TIS and use case performance metrics. Mechanical design and integration. Design of patch arrays for mm-wave radar application. Antenna chamber design, calibration and test setup for antenna structures. Technical Staff Resource: Provide guidance, team building and mentorship to junior engineers within both small and large teams at local or remote sites. Evaluate and help business team with customer requirements and RFQs. Contribute to business decisions based on sound technical knowledge, industry trends and capabilities. Technical liaison for demos and proof of concept discussions with customers. Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with FCC, Industry Canada, EU/CE and ROW requirements. Emissions, immunity, safety, ESD, and all aspects of RF and radio tests including safety and SAR compliance. Product Support and Manufacture: Experienced in small and large scale product volumes. Engineering support during all phases of product life cycle from factory introduction, support, manufacturing, sourcing, test, fixturing, yield, repair, quality and shipping.
