Dwayne L.

Woolridge
Home: (972) 517-6329
Cellular: (214) 680-2894
E-mail: dwoolridge2@verizon.net

Plano, Texas 75025

-ProfileExtensive experience as a manager and RF engineer in communications technology related industries, with proven capabilities
in program management and product development. Knowledgeable in multiple cellular technologies, having performed
statistical and engineering analysis of problems arising from the development of handsets in TDMA, GSM, CDMA, UMTS
and LTE radio access technologies. Demonstrated abilities in the design, analysis and evaluation of circuits and subsystems
contained in various radio transceiver architectures. Technically astute, detail oriented, with strong analytical and technical
problem solving skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

-Employment HistoryAIRCOM International, Inc

2005 to 2013

Manager - Device Testing

Performed in the role of Radio Test Manager of a certified Third Party laboratory. Managed a team of Radio Test Engineers
that provided test services to wireless device vendors per the Carrier (AT&T) requirements. Served as the primary technical
interface to these customers, responsible for radio test deliverables. Key functions:

To provide timely quality project deliverables to Device Testing customers by working extensively with their on-site
support personnel.

Manage Radio Test Engineers in the testing of UMTS and LTE Layer 1 (Physical) and Layer 3 (Network)
functionality, including Call Processing, Network Selection, Smart Card Features, Data Throughput Performance and
other areas.

Interact with customers to resolve any reporting or testing discrepancies by enforcing relevant certification standards
and requirements.

Responsible for hiring, training and appraisal feedback of Radio Test staff.

Responsible for managing costs and procurement of test equipment, reference devices and network services
(including test UICC cards), as well as upkeep required in maintaining test certifications.

Responsible for managing profitability of radio test activities.

Paladin Consulting Incorporated

Dallas, Texas

2004 to 2005

GSM RF Field Test Engineer

Consultant to Aircom International, Incorporated; Lead for a team that conducted network field tests and evaluations of GSM
telecommunication products. The position required knowledge of handsets as well as an in-depth understanding of the Base
Station System architecture, and the network infrastructures of various cellular markets throughout the United States, Canada
and Latin America.

Nokia Mobile Phones

Irving, Texas

1997 to 2004

Senior RF Engineer - GSM (Mobile Phones) Business Unit

Developed the transmitter circuitry of a 1900 Megahertz GSM cellular phone.

Designed, analyzed, and evaluated various circuits and components of the product using simulation software and other
analytical and development tools
Coordinated with vendors to develop specifications for the RF components and the multi-layer printed circuit board for
the GMSK transceiver
Coordinated with software, digital hardware and DSP engineers to integrate the RF and digital subsystems of the cellular
phone

Achieved timely deployment of the product by leading an engineering team to identify and correct critical hardware problems.
RF Engineer - TDMA Business Unit
Supported multiple high volume 800/1900 Megahertz TDMA products during the mass production phase.

Analyzed the root cause of problems identified through field testing, certification testing or customer complaints
Identified and resolved problems adversely affecting production yields
Selected components using statistical analysis of parametric data and evaluation of performance impact on the product
design

Achieved improved production yields at global manufacturing sites through thorough research and rapid implementation of
corrective procedures to sustain nominal levels of 98%.

NEC America, Inc.

Irving, Texas

1994 to 1997

Member of Technical Staff - Senior RF Engineer

Lead Engineer tasked with the development of a CDMA Dual Mode portable cellular phone.

Designed, analyzed, and evaluated various circuits, components and subsystems constituting the transceiver architecture
Coordinated with vendors to develop specifications for the RF components and the multi-layer printed circuit board for
the CDMA transceiver
Interfaced with software and digital hardware engineers to integrate the RF and digital subsystems of the cellular phone
Developed the system level Acceptance and Field Test procedures for the CDMA cellular phone.

Established and managed the Engineering Laboratory, which encompassed specification and acquisition of RF and generalpurpose test equipment used in the development of the product.

Murata Communications Research, Inc.

Plano, Texas

1991 to 1994

Senior RF Engineer

Co-Lead on the design, development and implementation of an 800 Megahertz TDMA transceiver for the IS-54 Dual
Mode Mobile Station specification
Developed the electrical specifications for the RF components used in the transceiver subsystem of an 800 Megahertz
GSM portable phone
Designed the temperature compensation scheme for the reference crystal oscillator used within a GSM portable phone
Designed the Phase Locked Loop/Synthesizer circuitry for an 800 Megahertz TDMA Dual Mode cellular phone

Contributor to the industry subcommittee involved in developing the specifications for the Personal Communication System
(PCS) networks operating in the 1900 Megahertz frequency region.

Electrospace Systems, Inc.

Richardson, Texas

1981 to 1991

Engineering Administrator - Antenna Systems Department

Performed configuration and contract management of production and engineering development programs.
Program Engineer - Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Division
Provided lead technical support for an antenna tuner utilizing spread spectrum technology to allow silent calibration of
submarine antennas.
Engineering Associate - Signal Processing Division
Designed and developed analog and digital interface circuitry for use in numerous military applications.

TRAINING AND RELEVANT SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel. Knowledgeable of databases used in test management (e.g. Hewlett
Packards Quality Center; Kentest).
Applied engineering design principles for Radio Frequency engineers, which included:
Simulation Tools (Agilent ADS; AWR APLAC; MathWorks MATLAB)
Radio Frequency circuit design for Cellular Systems
Link Budget Calculations for Cellular Systems
Transceiver Optimization Techniques
Design for Six Sigma

-EducationBachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology

DeVry Institute of Technology Dallas, Texas