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James Ball

@jamesball

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I build and optimize turnkey DAS, RF, and broadband network solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or support complex RF, DAS, fiber-optic, broadband, and managed network deployments where I can combine engineering, project management, technical sales, and network optimization experience.

I've built and managed Star Net and Ayre Networks, delivering turnkey DAS, broadband, Wi-Fi, and managed network solutions for consumers, enterprises, universities, public venues, and mobile operators.

At Ayre Networks, I sold and managed high-profile deployments for AT&T, Verizon, MIT, the University of South Carolina, NetApp, RTI International, and The Boeing Company. I secured MIT's indoor DAS consulting contract, managed Boeing indoor DAS communications for more than eight years, and grossed over $3 million in sales in year one.

My background also includes DAS engineering and RF performance work with AT&T Mobility and ADC/Tyco Electronics, where I designed, commissioned, optimized, and troubleshot multi-band networks. I've managed large deployments, led teams of up to 33 employees, and worked across GSM, UMTS, WCDMA, LTE, fiber-optic DAS, and neutral-host systems.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder and Manager

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Star Net

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Founded and managed a network solutions company, designing and selling custom mobile networks and subscription broadband services to rural enterprises and consumers.

network design Project Management Sales Broadband Installation Maintenance

Founder and Manager

Ayre Networks

Jan 2013 - Jan 2022 (9 years)

Founded and managed a consulting company providing turnkey fiber optic DAS network services, including design, project management, implementation, and optimization for high-profile clients.

Fiber Optics Project Management site surveys Implementation Commissioning Optimization Sales Consulting

Senior DAS Engineer

AT&T Mobility

Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 (10 months)

Responsible for DAS design, project management oversight, commissioning, and optimization of DAS networks across multiple bands and technologies.

Design Project Management Commissioning Optimization Multi Band Stadiums Event Support

iDAS & oDAS Engineer

ADC/Tyco Electronics

Mar 2010 - Mar 2012 (2 years)

Handled fiber optic DAS sales, design, vendor selection, project management, commissioning, and optimization of over 30 networks, using iBwave for design and propagation prediction.

Fiber Optics Sales Design Project Management IBWave Carrier Wave Testing Troubleshooting

RF Performance Engineer II

AT&T Mobility

Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 (1 year)

Monitored and optimized network performance for 440+ Nokia and 150+ Ericsson sectors, managed UMTS polygon additions, and provided training and support to RF engineers.

RF Optimization Network Performance Project Management Training Troubleshooting Ericsson Nokia

RF Performance Engineer I & II

Cingular Wireless

May 2005 - Mar 2009 (3 years 10 months)

Monitored and optimized network performance for 350+ Nokia and 100+ Ericsson sectors, managed KPI's, and played a key role in iPhone launch testing and DAS troubleshooting.

RF Optimization Network Performance Actix MapInfo Project Management Troubleshooting

Technical Support Representative

AT&T Mobility

Sep 2000 - May 2005 (4 years 8 months)

Provided technical assistance and support to internal teams, resolved customer-affecting network issues, and developed training programs for new hires.

Technical Support Troubleshooting IS 136 Training Network Performance