Richard Wesseh
Wireless Network Architect | Wireless Engineer | Enterprise Wi-Fi Design Specialist
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Wireless Network Architect / Wireless Engineer with 9+ years of experience designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise wireless networks. Proven expertise in RF design, wireless capacity planning, predictive and onsite surveys, enterprise Wi-Fi deployments, and performance optimization across Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, Aruba, and cloud-managed wireless environments. Experienced with Ekahau AI Pro, RF analysis, wireless troubleshooting, WLAN architecture, roaming optimization, and enterprise wireless security.
Skilled at translating business requirements into scalable wireless solutions while collaborating with stakeholders, mentoring technical teams, and delivering high-quality documentation. CWNA-certified wireless professional with extensive experience supporting mission-critical enterprise wireless environments.
Experience
Wireless Network Engineer - ComNet Communications Inc. - Flower Mound, United States
(2025-02 - 2025-12)
Designed and implemented enterprise wireless networks supporting high-density and business-critical environments.
- Conducted predictive and onsite RF surveys utilizing Ekahau AI Pro, AP-on-a-Stick methodologies, and wireless validation techniques.
- Performed wireless capacity planning, coverage analysis, channel optimization, and roaming assessments to improve user experience.
- Developed wireless design documentation, statements of work, RF heatmaps, deployment plans, and implementation procedures.
- Selected and validated wireless hardware solutions based on customer requirements, performance objectives, and scalability considerations.
- Collaborated with project stakeholders and implementation teams throughout design, deployment, testing, and optimization phases.
- Evaluated emerging wireless technologies and design methodologies to improve network performance and operational efficiency.
Wireless Network Engineer - Fortinet Inc - Plano, United States
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
Provided Tier III support for enterprise wireless deployments, troubleshooting complex RF, client connectivity, authentication, and performance issues.
- Analyzed wireless environments using RF spectrum analysis, packet captures, and wireless diagnostic tools to identify root causes and optimize performance.
- Supported enterprise Wi-Fi deployments across distributed customer environments, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
- Assisted customers with wireless architecture design, roaming optimization, high-density deployments, and WLAN performance tuning.
- Integrated wireless solutions with authentication systems, NAC platforms, and security infrastructures.
- Developed technical documentation, implementation procedures, and best-practice recommendations for wireless operations.
- Collaborated with engineering, product development, and customer operations teams to improve wireless service delivery.
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support personnel on wireless troubleshooting, RF fundamentals, and deployment best practices.
Wireless Network Support Engineer - Cisco Systems, Inc. - Richardson, United States
(2018-01 - 2021-12)
Supported large-scale enterprise wireless infrastructures utilizing Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers, AireOS Controllers, and Cisco Access Points.
- Administered and troubleshot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for secure wireless authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA).
- Configured and supported wireless access policies utilizing 802.1X, RADIUS, guest access, and mobility services.
- Utilized Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) for wireless monitoring, administration, performance analysis, and lifecycle management.
- Performed advanced troubleshooting of wireless connectivity, authentication, roaming, RF interference, and performance issues.
- Collaborated with network, security, and infrastructure teams to maintain highly available wireless services across enterprise environments.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks.
- Participated in change management and incident response processes supporting enterprise wireless operations.
Network Engineer - Cisco Advanced Lab Operations - Cisco Systems, Inc. - Richardson, United States
(2016-01 - 2017-12)
Built and tested wireless and network configurations in simulated enterprise environments.
- Supported validation of next-generation LAN/WAN and wireless technologies and features.
- Assisted engineering teams with testing next-generation Cisco wireless and networking technologies.
- Gained foundational expertise in RF behavior and enterprise wireless systems.
Education
Master's - Management Information Systems - Tarleton State University (2018-08 - 2020-12)
Bachelor - Computer Science - Tarleton State University (2018-05)
Associate - Computer Networking - Tarrant County College District (2016-05)
