Andrew Trask

Current

Founder, Project Manager, Director at Zrc2 Networks

Past

Partner, Project Manager at Sett Valley Ltd
Head of Network Planning Services at Transworld Resources Inc
Technical Architect (Radio/RAN) at Ericsson

National RF Planning Manager at Dolphin Telecom
Regional RF Planning Team Leader (North) at Dolphin Telecom
Regional RF Planning Team Leader (Budapest) at Nokia
Consultant Network Optimisation Engineer at Viag Interkom
Consultant Cellular Design Engineer at Mobistar
Senior Network Development Engineer at Orange
Senior Radio Systems (Cellular) Planning Engineer at Vodafone
Communications Consultant at Defence Research Agency
Chief Communications Officer - Demining Programme (Mozambique) at United Nations
Senior Radio/Telecommunications and Systems Manager - Yeoman of Signals at British Army
Yeoman of Signals at Royal Corps of Signals

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Education

City and Guilds of London Institute
Royal School of Signals
Army Apprentices College - Harrogate

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Industry

Telecommunications

Andrew Trask’s Summary

Currently looking for a job...

Since 1980 I have worked in a wide range of Wireless Telecommunications and (RF) Network Planning and Optimisation (Optimization) positions worldwide spanning over 20 years and covering the design and rollout process all the way from definition of requirements, dimensioning, propagation model tuning, nominal network planning, candidate evaluation and technical site survey through to datafill, integration (ncell, freq planning, layer 3 and KPI analysis) and optimisation. My experience includes: RF/Cell Planning and Design, Dimensioning, Optimisation and Quality Control of 3G WCDMA (UMTS), GSM, PCN, TETRA, PMR and a wide range of military area and long/short haul point to point networks (including HF/VHF/UHF/SHF and Satellite ground segment). My job titles have included Senior Engineer, Consultant, Team Leader, National Planning Manager, Technical Architect (RAN), Head of Network Planning services and Yeoman of Signals (R.Signals/British Army).

Throughout the past 5 years whilst running my own business I have amassed an abundance of practical business management and commercial experience whilst continuing to develop my project management and technical skills; I have always kept up to date with technological developments in the mobile arena. I would be more than happy to undergo any level of technical cross-examination in order to demonstrate my wealth of knowledge and skills.

Since the beginning of this year I have devoted my time entirely to training/revision/study in WCDMA, GSM and TETRA Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture, air interface, dimensioning, design, traffic/capacity planning, network (RF) planning, Optimisation, performance management, RF propagation, Antenna theory and Link budgeting (link budgets) in order to ensure that my skills remain at a very high standard.

Andrew Trask’s Specialties:

If you are seeking a very loyal team player and leader, who is not afraid to get his hands dirty when necessary and who has excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, wide ranging experience, technical expertise, integrity, commitment and the ability to make things happen then please get in touch...

(MBTI) Personality Type - ENTJ

andrew.trask@gmx.com
+36 30 749 1792

Andrew Trask’s Experience

Founder, Project Manager, Director

Zrc2 Networks

(Telecommunications industry)

March 2004 — Present (5 years 5 months)

Connecting IT & Telecom Professionals

March 2004 - Present day

Including: From Jan 2009 until present, WCDMA (3G), GSM (2G) and TETRA, Radio Principles, RF planning, design and Optimization revision and refresher training; from Nov 2007, responsible for the design, project management, build, implementation, development, testing, launch, funding, management and eventual sale of Zrc2.com, a Professional Networking Community venue for IT & Telecom Professionals. Between Oct 2006 – Jun 2008, Subcontracted to the ongoing “Google” Quality rating Program as Assessor and Moderator/Quality Assurance Manager and from Mar 2004, Photography training and development; stock and freelance photographer.
Partner, Project Manager

Sett Valley Ltd

(Telecommunications industry)

July 2003 — February 2004 (8 months)

Derbyshire, UK

Responsible for project Management, business administration, day to day management and fundraising for the start-up of a substantial development on the edge of the Peak District.
Head of Network Planning Services

Transworld Resources Inc

(Telecommunications industry)

October 2001 — July 2003 (1 year 10 months)

Sao Paulo, Brazil
Dallas, USA

Responsible for the management and technical support of all Network planning and design projects worldwide (Including the Nokia Brazil/Telecom Italia GSM 1800 pre-licence design project), in addition to producing Network Planning guidelines and the provision of technical/pre-sales support/presentations during all sales and marketing initiatives.
Technical Architect (Radio/RAN)

Ericsson

(Public Company; ERIC; Telecommunications industry)

February 2001 — October 2001 (9 months)

Newbury, UK

Ericsson Ltd (Vodafone UK Division), responsible for implementing, designing and managing Radio Access Network (RAN) high level technical “Solutions” (Uu, Iub, Iur, Node B and RNC) in support of Vodafone Ltd, during the initial rollout of their WCDMA 3rd Generation (3G) Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) network.
National RF Planning Manager

Dolphin Telecom

(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

May 2000 — February 2001 (10 months)

Köln, Germany

Responsible for the co-ordination of the National TETRA Network design/planning effort, Network design quality and Network design process. Asset “Super User”.
Regional RF Planning Team Leader (North)

Dolphin Telecom

(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)

October 1999 — April 2000 (7 months)

Hamburg, Germany

Responsible for TETRA Regional Network design/planning throughout the North region of Germany.
Regional RF Planning Team Leader (Budapest)

Nokia

(Public Company; NOK; Telecommunications industry)

October 1998 — October 1999 (1 year 1 month)

Budapest, Hungary

Nokia Telecommunications Kft, during the GSM 1800 pre Licence Network Planning phase, in the Budapest Region of Hungary. Initially responsible, from startup, for the network planning of 4 districts in the "Pest" area of the city and responsible for the management of one out of 3 Regional Planning Teams.
Consultant Network Optimisation Engineer

Viag Interkom

(Public Company; Telecommunications industry)

December 1997 — October 1998 (11 months)

Düsseldorf/Köln, Germany

Responsible for pre-launch GSM 1800 optimisation of the Western Region of Germany (1200 Sites), including coverage and Layer3 analysis, in order to identify and resolve network errors (handover failures, coverage irregularities, interference, poor quality, incorrect neighbour relationships etc).
Consultant Cellular Design Engineer

Mobistar

(Privately Held; MOBB; Telecommunications industry)

July 1997 — December 1997 (6 months)

Brussels, Belgium

Responsible for coverage planning and design of GSM BTS sites during the rollout of the network; particularly concerned with densification, hot spots and optimisation in order to further improve countrywide coverage.
Senior Network Development Engineer

Orange

(Telecommunications industry)

February 1997 — July 1997 (6 months)

London, UK

Responsible for capacity planning, upgrading, provisioning, ordering, timeslot mapping, contingency planning and management of all microwave and leased line links in support of the MSC/BSC (BSS) network within London and the South East Region of England. Regional representative of the National SDH working group, responsible for the Integration of an SDH into the Transmission Network.
Senior Radio Systems (Cellular) Planning Engineer

Vodafone

(Public Company; VOD; Telecommunications industry)

May 1996 — March 1997 (11 months)

Newbury, UK

Responsible for detailed network planning for the deployment of BTS’ during the continued rollout of the Vodafone GSM Digital Network within the London and South East Region.
Communications Consultant

Defence Research Agency

(Defense & Space industry)

September 1995 — February 1996 (6 months)

Fort Halstead, UK

Responsible for advising on military communications systems during the training of Staff Officers
Chief Communications Officer - Demining Programme (Mozambique)

United Nations

(Non-Profit; UN; International Affairs industry)

January 1995 — July 1995 (7 months)

Maputo, Mozambique

United Nations Development Programme/Department of Humanitarian Affairs, Accelerated Demining Programme in Mozambique. Soley responsible for the design, procurement and implementation of all communications networks and facilities, in support of the programme. Including the recruiting and training of all staff and the production of all operational procedures and guidelines.
Senior Radio/Telecommunications and Systems Manager - Yeoman of Signals

British Army

(Government Agency; Military industry)

September 1980 — September 1994 (14 years 1 month)

Joined the Army (Royal Corps of Signals) in 1980 and left in 1994, having achieved the Rank of Senior Radio/Telecommunications and Systems Manager (Yeoman of Signals).

8th Signal Regiment - Catterick (UK)
1st (UK) Armd Div HQ & Signal Regiment - Verden/Desert Storm (Germany/Saudi Arabia/Kuwait)
Royal School of Signals - Blandford Forum (UK)
30th Signal Regiment - Blandford Forum (UK)
633 Signal Troop - (Belize)
JCUFI - Faulkland Islands/South Georgia (South Atlantic)
14th Signal Regiment (EW) - Scheuen (Germany)
Army Apprentices College - Harrogate (UK)
Yeoman of Signals

Royal Corps of Signals

(Telecommunications industry)

1980 — 1994 (14 years)

Communications Manager

Responsible for the efficient operation control of communications sites and installations, particularly of all aspects of message handling, secure and insecure, over varied communications systems including:

Satellite, HF and VHF nets and links using voice, morse, teletype, fax, data and computer based modes of operation.

Radio relay systems and microwave systems and their associated multiplexing and sub multiplexing equipment.

Manual and automatic telephone systems (PBX/PABX) and their associated call logging systems.

Automatic and semi-automatic message relay systems and computerised store and forward systems.

Manual Morse and Fax systems.

Data transmission systems.

Executive duties included:

Advising on all communications matters and procedures.

Provision of pro-active user support to non subject matter experts both personally and by delegation.

Managing and controlling the issue of classified documents and equipment.

Organising and managing unit employment (trade) training.

Instructing in subjects such as:

Communications and Radio Principles
Antenna theory and characteristics
Principles of telecommunications (multiplexing and switching)
Other related subjects

Acting as a Troop Commander in the day to day management of up to 40 men.

The Yeoman of Signals combines both trade and professional (Engineering) expertise with the management qualities of a senior NCO or Warrant Officer.

Andrew Trask’s Education

City and Guilds of London Institute

Licentiate , Electronic Communications , 1990 — 1991
Royal School of Signals

BTEC Continuing Education Certificate in Engineering 1989 — 1990

Yeoman of Signals course No 42
Army Apprentices College - Harrogate

City & Guilds Electronic Communication Operators Part One and Part Two Certificates 1980 — 1982

Intake 80c - Rawson Sqadron