Orel Vaknin
RF LAB MANAGER
Tzur Natan
Summary
WiFi PHY SYS Lab Manager at Intel, with 5 years of experience in RF communication and wireless technology. Expert in lab management, calibration and maintenance of test equipment (T&M), conducting transmission and reception (Tx/Rx) performance tests, data analysis, and optimizing testing processes. Strong skills in budget management and procurement, working with advanced testing equipment, and setting up sophisticated development environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
RF Lab Manager - WiFi PHY SYS
Intel
06.2020 - Current
- Overseeing day-to-day lab operations, including optimization and innovation in testing processes
- Calibration of test equipment (T&M) in collaboration with external vendors, including Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, and Power Supplies
- Annual budget management, procurement execution, and expense tracking
- Establishing and maintaining RF performance test stations for WiFi technologies, managing approximately 60 testing stations
- Tx/Rx performance testing in automated environments - analyzing signal quality, reception sensitivity, and data transmission rates
- Sole responsibility for WiFi Throughput testing within the group, ensuring high performance and compliance with standards
- Setting up FPGA development environments for WiFi protocol simulation and future standard testing
PC Technician & IT Help Desk
Algoma Tech
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided hardware, software, and network support for enterprises and private clients
- Managed service tickets and resolved technical issues both remotely and on-site
- Installed, configured, and maintained IT systems and network infrastructures
Search and Rescue Combat Soldier
Home Front Command
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Search and Rescue Combat Soldier
- Full military service in Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Search and Rescue Unit, Home Front Command
- Released with the rank of Sergeant (S.M.R)
- Completed 03 Combat Basic Training and 07 Advanced Rescue Training
- Certified Combat Soldier and awarded the Operational Service Badge
- Conducted routine security operations in Judea and Samaria
- Operational driver in various mission environments
- Search and Rescue Combat Soldier
Education
RF & Wireless Studies - Phy System
Intel
01.2020 - Current
IT & CCNA - CISCO Systems
NET@
01.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Berl Katznelson High School
Kfar Saba, Israel 04.2011 - 01.2014
Skills
- RF and WiFi PHY SYS lab management
- Operation of test equipment (T&M)
- RF communication performance analysis
- Calibration and maintenance of test stations
- Expertise in WiFi protocols and advanced communication standards
- Budget management and procurement operations
- Basic Python knowledge for technical applications and basic automation
Additional Information
Israeli, Portuguese
Timeline
RF Lab Manager - WiFi PHY SYS
Intel
06.2020 - Current
RF & Wireless Studies - Phy System
Intel
01.2020 - Current
PC Technician & IT Help Desk
Algoma Tech
01.2018 - 12.2018
Search and Rescue Combat Soldier
Home Front Command
03.2015 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Berl Katznelson High School
04.2011 - 01.2014
IT & CCNA - CISCO Systems
NET@
01.2010 - 01.2014
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