About Nelson
I'm a Senior Telecommunications Engineer and Data Analyst with 8+ years of hands-on experience across the full RAN lifecycle — from large-scale 5G deployments and multi-vendor migrations to KPI analytics, automation, and BI reporting.
My career spans three continents and three of the industry's most demanding environments: Huawei (700+ LTE nodes, Mexico/Venezuela), Samsung Electronics (300+ macro and small-cell sites, US market), and Verizon's 5G expansion program in Texas.
What sets me apart is the intersection of deep RF engineering knowledge and data-driven thinking. I don't just optimize networks — I build the tools and dashboards that make optimization visible, scalable, and actionable for engineering leadership.
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE:
► RF/RAN Optimization: 5G NR (NSA), LTE (FDD/TDD), DSS, CBRS, C-Band, mmWave — multi-vendor (Huawei, Samsung, Ericsson, Nokia)
► Data & BI: Power BI dashboards, Python automation, SQL pipelines, VBA tooling — reducing manual reporting time by 90%+
► Cybersecurity: Master's in progress (IFP Madrid, 2026), Fortinet NSE3 — applying security thinking to network infrastructure
► Leadership: Led 30+ engineers under SLA-critical conditions at Huawei; primary technical point of contact for Tier-1 operators
Available for remote consulting engagements, B2B contracts, and project-based collaboration across RF optimization, RAN analytics, network automation, and BI/data engineering.
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Madrid (up to 50km)
Experience
- VerizonRF Engineer IITELECOMMUNICATIONSJanuary 2025 - July 2025 (6 months)Texas, USAExecuted pre-production validation of LTE, 5G-DSS, and mmWave RAN configurations within structured 5G expansionprograms.• Audited and validated design configuration files against standardized node templates, preventing downstream deploymentinconsistencies.• Identified configuration deviations prior to escalation, reducing implementation risk during rollout cycles.• Validated fiber routing logic and port assignments using internal engineering tools to ensure data integrity.• Developed VBA-based automation utilities to streamline audit workflows and minimize manual validation effort.• Supported controlled rollout governance in high-volume deployment environments.
- Samsung ElectronicsRF Engineer IITELECOMMUNICATIONSMay 2022 - January 2025 (2 years and 8 months)Burtonsville, MD, USAContributed to large-scale Nokia → Samsung conversion program across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland.• Individually managed validation and post-migration alignment for 300+ macro and small-cell sites in dense urbanenvironments.• Ensured configuration standardization and parameter consistency following technology swaps.• Supported deployment and stabilization of LTE-CBRS, LAA, C-Band, DSS, and mmWave layers.• Participated in SAT validation, KPI verification, and post-cutover performance stabilization cycles.• Applied targeted parameter adjustments in constrained indoor/small-cell environments to maintain service continuity.• Collaborated directly with Verizon engineering teams during rollout and structured performance review sessions.
- HuaweiRF EngineerTELECOMMUNICATIONSJuly 2017 - August 2021 (4 years and 1 month)Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico• Telcel – KPI Monitoring & Early Optimizationo Conducted SINR-driven cluster optimization across 35–45 clusters (15–20 sites per cluster), supportingperformance initiatives across 700+ sites.o Proposed tilt adjustments, PCI conflict resolution, and parameter tuning to improve radio consistency.o Developed a VBA-based automation tool to generate standardized PowerPoint KPI reports directlyfrom Excel datasets, enabling creation of 100+ site reports per hour and significantly reducing manualreporting effort.• Altan Redes – Nationwide LTE Networko Participated in real-time optimization sessions across clusters exceeding 40 sites per batch under directclient supervision.o Generated and executed RAN parameter scripts during controlled maintenance windows.o Conducted capacity-driven analysis and KPI-based tuning initiatives in nationwide LTE deployments.o Maintained direct client-facing technical collaboration during troubleshooting and performancestabilization.• AT&T Mexico – Indoor Coverage Solutions (ICS / SWAP)o Served as Team Lead overseeing 30+ engineers under aggressive SLA constraints.o Managed Nokia-to-Huawei infrastructure migration initiatives.o Coordinated performance analysis delivery, SLA recovery strategies, and controlled change execution.o Operated within high-pressure, multi-team environments requiring structured escalation and riskmitigation.
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Education
- Master’s Degree in CybersecurityIFP Madrid – Innovación en Formación ProfesionalFocused on Cloud Security, Network Vulnerabilities, and Securing Next-Generation Infrastructure (5G/IoT), bridging traditional telecom engineering with modern secure operations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Systems EngineeringVirtual University of the State of Guanajuato (UVEG)2024