Robert Stark
BSc in Physics from Pennsylvania State University, MA in Teaching from University of Pittsburgh, Microwave Backhaul Engineer at Stream Wireless since 2010, Chief Engineer at AZA Broadcasting Apr-Dec 2009, RF Engineer II at Sprint / Nextel (1999-2009)
| Headline: | Engineer |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, Languages, Management, Software Engineering, System Administration, Windows |
| Interested in: | Consulting opportunities, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Providing services to startups, Trading services |
| Schools: | Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Stream Wireless |
| Position: | Microwave Backhaul Engineer |
| Time period: | January 2010 - Present |
| Description: | Develop microwave backhaul engineering design with Pathloss 4 to support the deployment of next generation wireless broadband 4G networks for Clearwire. This includes system/link capacity planning and operating frequency determination for 400+ sites. |
| Employer: | AZA Broadcasting |
| Position: | Chief Engineer |
| Time period: | April 2009 - December 2009 |
| Description: | Maintained 2 AM Radio transmitters and 1 Television transmitter - 2 Microwave Studio to Transmitter microwave links – 950 MHz.
Maintained and installed studio equipment Prepared FCC RF Transmission Reports |
| Employer: | Sprint / Nextel |
| Position: | RF Engineer II |
| Time period: | December 1999 - March 2009 |
| Description: | Worked with XOHM Spectrum Management on clearing needed spectrum in Florida & Alabama
Designed the Melbourne, FL Broadband Internet System at 2.5 GHz. Designed – Engineered – Frequency coordination with Comsearch and licensing with FCC - Prepared and requisitioned the bill of materials - Installed – Tested and Commissioned a Hot Standby Harris Microwave DS3 2-way backhaul link in the licensed 5 GHz. band |
| Employer: | Videotron Corporation |
| Position: | Principal Engineer |
| Time period: | June 1990 - November 1999 |
| Description: | Designed Tampa Bay, FL wireless Cable System at 2.5 GHz.
Managed the field service & warehouse crew Designed – Engineered – Frequency Coordinated – Procured Equipment - Installed – Tested and Commissioned a Hot Standby Harris Microwave DS3 2-way backhaul link in the licensed 5 GHz. band |
| Employer: | Associated Communication |
| Position: | Cellular Network Engineer |
| Time period: | June 1987 - May 1990 |
| Description: | Designed and Engineered Network changes. Placement of additional Cell Sites.
Analysis of QoS and traffic. Added channels to Cell Sites to increase capacity as needed. Designed Cell Sites – complete layout and RF & Power design Designed Analog to Digital transition |
EDUCATION
| University: | Pennsylvania State University |
| Degree: | Physics, BSc |
| University: | University of Pittsburgh |
| Degree: | Teaching, MA |
