Hello
I'm Brian Baker
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- E-mail brian.baker@fourninesllc.com
- Phone (949) 973-1167
Experienced communication system engineer with a breadth of knowledge uncommon among Satellite Network Engineering peers. Over 12 years of experience in Satellite Network/RF Engineering combined with nearly 8 years of software/system design, integration and testing for a well-rounded view of communications systems.
Professional Skills
Satellite Communication
Engineering
- Link Budgeting
- Modulation/Coding
- Multiple Access Methods
- Ground System Design
- Spectrum Management
- Carrier Cancellation
- Spread Spectrum
Operations
- Troubleshooting
- Tier 4 Support
- Antenna Pattern/Comissioning
- Installation and Support
Networking/IT
Routing/Switching
- Static/Dynamic (OSPF,BGP,RIP)
- VLANS
- Quality of Service
- ACL
- VRF
Computing
- Linux
- Windows
- Virtualization (VMware, Virtualbox)
- AWS
- Docker
Software
Backend
- Node.js
- Python
- PHP
- Shell
- Git
Front End
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- Jquery
- AngularJS
- VueJS
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Four Nines LLC
System Engineer/ Software Architect
- High level design for custom Multiple Access system incorporating multiple vendors
- Managed several developers from around the world
- Worked with client to confirm milestones and adapt to changing requirements
Satellite Network Engineer/Software Developer
- Onsite support for deployment of new iDirect modem platform and associated software
- Assisted with existing network support and high-level troubleshooting
- Develop iDirect software and API to integrate customer infrastructure with vendor equipment
- Worked with clients and engineers to resolve bugs
- Developed custom solutions for large iDirect customers with usage needs not met by production platform
2011 - 2013
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Senior Satellite Network Engineer
- Design, develop and support the global satellite network
- Designed and built full lab for software and system testing
- Test new software releases to verify compatibility
- Built tools for tracking and managing space segment
- Escalation point for operations and other engineering groups
- Research new technologies and trends in the satellite/telecom industry
- Compared operational metrics and investigate any discrepancy
Lead Network Operations Engineer
- Lead team of 5 engineers and administrators
- Worked with other groups to develop new site installation procedures and processes
- Escalation point for lower tier operations administrators
- Conducted installations and upgrades to network infrastructure and remotes
2001 - 2010
General Communication Inc
RF/ Satellite Engineer
- Lead engineer for large (Comtech EF Data) SCPC network utilizing carrier cancellation technology
- Managed network spectrum allocation and access
- Tested new software and RF equipment before deployment to network
- Built install specifications for new sites for microwave, SCPC and TDMA networks
- High level escalation point for operations and installation groups
- Software Regression testing for iDirect and Comtech EF Data platforms
Education and Certification
2012
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Systems, Inc
2003
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Contact Me
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