Summary:

• Over 5yrs Extensive experience in optimizing wireless networks for AT&T for establishment of WCDMA-UTRAN/ UMTS 3G network.
• Good experience in undertaking network performance improvement (KPIs) and optimization tasks.
• Strong experience in working with IFHO, IRAT, EVENTS, and Parameters (EC/NO, RSCP, RSSI).
• Good knowledge about call setup procedures and complete knowledge on cell reselection and handovers like soft/softer, hard and IRAT.
• KPI evaluation for GNG Report and Power control methods load control and error control mechanisms. 
• Good experience in creating Drive routes using MapInfo, Street Atlas and Microsoft Streets and Trips for cluster and market drives during Network Deployment and Optimization.
• Good experience in working with LTE architecture and LTE RF related parameters such as RSRP, SINR, RSSI, and BLER.
• Good understanding of LTE protocol stack( Physical, MAC, RLC, RRC, NAS Layers) and interfaces (Uu, X2, S1, S5, S8, S11).
• Good experience in working with telecommunication network and RF transmission with hands on experience in UMTS, LTE.
• Strong experience in optimization of UMTS/ LTE network using various tools.
• Good experience in working with tools such as ACTIX Spotlight and analyzer(1.68v), Agilent and TEMS Investigation .
• Strong experience in ACTIX, can analyze log file in terms of drops and how to analyze KPI’s.
• Extensive experience in working with Alcatel Lucent UMTS/WCDMA-UTRAN RF Tool kit for both HSDPA and HSUPA.
• Extensive experience in working with AGILENT-E6474A 16.2-1 can analyze AOD files and can understand the protocol messages or layer-3 messages.
• Strong experience in working with TEMS investigation 11.04, 11.05.
• Good experience in analyzing the Log Files and can troubleshoot the KIT.
• Good experience in using Actix and analyzing the data constantly by creating repositories, and analyzing drops on different UE’s.
• Proficient in MS office (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Able to work flexible hours, self- motivated and ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills.
• Very comfortable working individually or in teams.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

Skills:
RF Tools:                     Actix spotlight and analyzer (1.68v), MapInfo, TEMS Investigation, Agilent E6474A (16.2-1), Delorme street atlas, Google earth, WIPS, Perl.
Languages:                  C, MATLAB, PSPICE.
Operating system:        Microsoft Windows (all platforms).
MS Office:                    Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher.
Browsers:                     Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera

Education:

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering                
California State University - Fresno, CA                                                            

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering  
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Experience:
Confidential Role: Sr. RF Engineer,
Location: Missouri MO                                                                               
Dec 2009 – Present

• Overall lead for Missouri market and support as a UMTS/UTRAN pre launch optimization engineer.
• Optimization of wireless networks for AT&T for establishment of WCDMA-UTRAN/ UMTS 3G network with 3rd carrier and 4th carrier as well as NSBs.
• created a neighbor priority tool using Perl to assign priorities to the neighbors for UMTS sites depending on distance and UARFCN being used.
• Good experience in working with LTE architecture and LTE RF related parameters such as RSRP, SINR, RSSI, and BLER.
• Identified Overshooting, Undershooting of particular cells using Actix and given EDT suggestions to improve the Network Performance.
• Used ACTIX (Analyzer/Spotlight) tool to perform detailed Coverage Analysis, Missing Neighbor Analysis and Pilot Pollution analysis.
• Making GNG report PPT report for GSV, SSV, sector plot, drop analysis, cluster report, and Suggesting tilts to ALU lead.
• Analyzed UMTS call testing for different test case scenarios such as Baseline test, Stationary test, Sector swap test and Mobility test.
• Test for congestion, drops, blocks, RACH errors, and monitored active set, missing neighbors, scrambling Codes, signal strength (CPICH-Ec/Io & CPICH RSCP).
• Perform E911 testing and report exact location.
• Lock/ unlock the FDD cells using WMS.
• Confirm spectrum clearance.
• Define drive routes, Neighbor lists, and coordinated drive teams.
• Worked towards improvement of CS KPI, PS KPI, and HSDPA KPI such as Accessibility, Retainability, and Mobility.
• Scheduled RF Drive Testers for Daily 2G/3G/HSPA+ Drive Testing Activities for entire AT&T Missouri market.
• Verified logs using Actix and analyzed Layer 3 & Event messages in Actix to optimize 3G Networks CS/PS Drop Calls, CS/PS Access Failures and HSPA+/HSDPA/R99 Data Throughput.
• Provided regular training on Agilent, TEMS Investigation as well as on ACTIX Spotlight to newly hired employees.
• Analyzing neighbor database relation and correlate in order to improve HO statistic.

Confidential       Role: RF Engineer
Location: Detroit, MI                                                                                                                  
July 2007 – Oct 2009

• Post process drive test data using industry standard tools.
• Monitored analyzed statistical and drive test data to improve system performance indicators such as dropped calls, blocked calls, orientation failures, hand-off features
• Perform RF engineering related technical analysis of collected drive data (i.e., coverage plots, C/I analysis, etc).
• Collect UE Physical measurements (CPICH, RSCP, Ec/No) for all the cells in the active set.
• Experience with UMTS/UTRAN Theory, MSC, BSC, BTS, Node-B, RNC functionality and understanding of Layer 3 Messages.
• Perform Stationary Testing, Cluster Drive, Market Drive.
• Exported DT log files into MapInfo format and compared against route definition.
• Optimize neighbor lists and associated parameters for network enhancement 
• Create cell and/or system reports (CDF/PDF/tracking) based on network KPIs as required.
• Create site modification requirements for system KPI improvements including antenna changes, down-tilts, power changes, azimuth changes, etc.
• Formulate and derive network health index or key performance indicators.

Confidential India                         
Nov 2006 – May 2007
Engineering Internship                                   

• Performed Acceptance test (AT) of new sites & hops and hand over to O&M.
• Performed Drive Test (DT) for coverage and proper handover.
• Analyzing network related problems (Call drop, Handover failure, Call set up failure, etc).
• Liaison work with the customers.