SUMMARY:

• 11 years of experience in Lte/5G Wireless and networking as Product lead/ Team Lead/ Solution Architect and Senior Engineer.
• Expertise in IoT and Wireless Communications, involved in the Design & Deployment of IoT connectivity for Global Utility Companies, Software debugging, solution and network troubleshooting skills.
• Provide and technical guidance in Voice and Data networks.
• Experience in Wireless designing commercial IoT,5G/4G/Lte, Wi - Fi Mesh Architecture, 5G mmWave Lab Protocol Testing, Bluetooth, Beacons, RFID,5G and Product management solutions debugging knowledge and expertise

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Domain: 5G,Lte,IOT Solutions,WCDMA,Wimax,GSM,5G mmWave

Tools: Used Cadence, EM-simulation,Feko,Allegro,Planet EV,Asset 6.0,Mentum,TEMS,ACTIX 4.0,NEMO,EDAT & LDAT (Alcatel)Windcatcher,Agilent,Ronex 5.0,MapInfo 12, MIPT,MINT,LMT

Scripting: Python,Shell, Unix, Linux, VMware, Java, J2EE, Unix Moshell,wireshark

Project Management: Agile,Scrum

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, San Francisco Bay Area

LoT Senior Technical Architect (IoT Solutions, Smart City Nw)

Responsibilities:

• Per-device authentication and secure connectivity
• Route device-to-cloud messages to Azure Based services
• Monitoring of device connectivity operations in the IoTHub
• Create and monitor the device libraries
• Work on Different IoT protocols like MQTT,AMQP and CoAp
• Enabling connections between the IoT gateway and the SensorTag
• Involvement in delivering complex M2M solutions and market expertise in assigned vertical, Expertise in 5G /Lte mmWave Beamforming Protocol Testing, Troubleshooting, Debug/Root cause analysis in a distributed system and build Test cases around New Products Testing (First Article Test & New Product Integration), Exploring IoT eSIM/eUICC business models
• Embedded/IOT with background in developing production-ready C/C++ firmware for RTOS and Embedded Linux. Experience implementing complex algorithms using DSP/Machine Learning
• IoT QA Lead: Working closely with Network development and product management to define use cases & implement test cases, Integral part of Regression and Black Box Testing for New Products and SW releases including App testing.
• Current Project: working on for a Smart city Deployment such as Energy management I use EC-GSM technology to provide LPWA connectivity in markets where it can be deployed on existing 2G networks,NB-IoT technology Used for energy applications, which have some of the most extreme coverage requirements . Other parts of it is asset-tracking applications that can support a relatively high number of messages triggered by certain events for that we use LTE-M.
• Ownership of 6 - 8 concurrent ANSI C12.19 IoT meter integrations with SSN’s RF (802.15.4, ZigBee) and MicroAP (GSM, CDMA) communications modules Primary interface to meter partner for hardware and software engr, manufacturing, technical support Adhere to the Product Life Cycle (PLC) through phase reviews to Product managers, experience providing technical support for some Key technologies and Attributes
• 5G mmWave/3G/4G-LTE
• Machine Learning IoT/ Bluetooth, ZigBee Devices,IPV6 networking/ WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Smart City solution for configuring sensors and analyzing data
• Testing Environment: eArms and ATS tree
• Ownership in delivering hardware, software, field services, monitoring services, and provide analytics to exceed schedules and performance metrics.

Confidential, San Francisco Bay Area

Principal Wireless Architect (RF)/Product Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and release Smart Grid wireless mesh networking products. RF wireless, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, GPS, and cellular bands. High volume and outdoor environmentally hardened designs. Manage hardware product development group, mechanical engineering, and hardware test teams. Battery powered devices
• Experience in Avionics troubleshooting, PCB assembly, and material procurement, providing a well-rounded awareness of PCB interdependencies, Schematic Layouts and Assembly.
• Designed, Installed and Maintained 4G/5G Lte End to End Test beds, test topologies.Performing Dev-Test, Regression, Stress, Scale and Performance Tests and some Solutions tests.Developed Automated Scripts for 4G features like QoS, SMS, Multi-PDN, SNMP, Primary/Backup link failover and SIM lock unlock capabilities.
• Working on Cisco IoT product Ir829 and c819GW which have 4G capability and inbuilt Wi-Fi Access Point.Working in Cisco MPLS VPN, GETVPN, DMVPN, NetFlow, DSL, EIGRP, BGP, NAT, ZBFW routing protocols.
• Direct involvement and integral part of the implementation team. ability to objectively assess ROI and prioritize accordingly, development of the entire product life cycle, Use of Oscilloscope, Measure Amplitude and Frequency, Spectrum analyzers for Design validations.
• Devicesproductprogram cellular Lte and connectivity (BT, Wi-Fi,) 802.11d, Antenna Design Project lead. VHF&UHF Antenna R&D project activity planning and schedule management. Microwave Antenna and RF front-end concept development and design, hands-on antenna prototyping and tuning for optimum over-the-air performance. Design and testing mentoring. Overseeing antenna supplier's manufacturing.
• Experience in Automotive Technology, Different Wireless Sensor Applications, DSRC technology and Analysis on V2C, V2X, V2V,MIMO worked for clients like Ford,Audi..etc
• Radio frequency / Microwave front-end and antennaproductdevelopment for 5G mm-wave BeamForming/ 4G LTE / Wi-Fi Bluetooth systems, project management and application specific engineering supportExpertise in the design of LTE, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth solutions Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Involved in full manual test development lifecycle of Inter-Op Testing ranging from specification requirements to implementation, testing, and product support. Exp in use of ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence (Wiki), GitHub, Slack, Skype
• Compliance Testing: Expertise in FCC UL and worldwide processes, Obtain regulatory approvals of FCC, CE on the wireless part and UL, TuV, ROHS, REACH and other environmental compliance for Test Equipment, Expert proficiency in using lab equipment including Network Analyzer, Signal generator, etc. Knowledge of PTCRB
• E2E responsible for System Design Verification Testing (DVT) within the company and Confidential the customer premises, support of local qualification and system optimization. Experience developing IoT solutions for wireless products
• Active member of Supply Chain and CM Sourcing teams, QOS Check, Quality Assurance, Creating MRD, PRD for new and existing products
• Responsible for reviewing new contract SOW's and working with customer, legal and deal teams to ensure that the contractual elements meet the needs of all involved, prior to signing.
• Manage the entire product line life cycle from inception to launch. Work cross-functionally to bring the product to life, Inspire the team with the product vision
• Understand and articulate customer needs, conduct on-going customer research, leverage internal knowledge and expertise, and prioritize market requirements.
• Write MRD, PRD, and/or BRD, and define use cases, features, and KPIs.
• Create the business case. Determine the product cost and go to market strategy. Serve as the product expert assisting marketing with press briefing, industry talks, and whitepapers.

Confidential, San Francisco Bay Area

RF Performance Lead

Responsibilities:

• Experience with Optimization and Multiband tuning with specific LTE equipment from ALU and STA, Extensive Experience in Proposing Pre-Launch Optimization Changes and Tracking improvements towards KPIs and SLAs with specific OEM’s tools/platforms. End to End responsible for Cluster Acceptance of the Markets.
• Perform Radio Access Network (RAN) Counter Analysis for ALU, Ericsson and Huawei Infrastructure and identify High-level Network issues (Top-down approach) impacting the Five Main KPI categories- Accessibility, Retainability, Integrity, Mobility and Availability (as per 3GPP TS 32.450 and 32.451).
• RACH preamble Planning,tuning RootConfigurationIndex and ZeroCorrelationZoneConfig parameters,PRACH root Sequence Planning,Lte Coverage Improvement by TTI Bundling,Schedulers Design and Tuning.
• Analysis of Lte Accessibility Rate, Average DL/UL Throughput, Avg user Throughput, Avg DL Utilization, Busy Hour Avg RRC connections, Modulation Coding Schemes, and CINR monitoring, Measurement, assessment, identification of KPIs, network bottlenecks impacting subscriber experience (QoS, QoE), such as Coverage, Neighbor lists, PCI planning, Mobility Mgmt, Traffic Shaping.
• Analyzing of techniques for capacity and coverage expansion Sprint networks, Responsible for RF coverage design of the Los Angeles and San Francisco Markets. Supervise the System Performance Engineering team in the Bay Area.
• RF Microwave: RF measurements and tuning of various RF and microwave elements, slow-wave structures, particle beam accelerator structures. Spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and vector signal analyzer is a plus, perform test measurements to include impedance, VSWR, sensitivity, SINAD, and other related signal and noise measurements
• DAS System Optimization: responsible for DAS or Small Cell projects from the proposal stage to completion. Providing Project Management concepts, Cabling Systems, DAS integration, and optimization with various RF sources, Small Cell Optimization, Verifying Integration Aspects.
• DAS/In-building System Optimization: Prepare technical specifications for equipment used in IBS designs Supervising installation, integration and commissioning of deployed solution Engineering Schematic design for proposed indoor solution
• Generate as-built drawings after IBS implementation Post installation test (VSWR, WalkTest) and also optimization, Prepared project report and documentation.
• POC for Special Events: Blocking Alleviation Strategies, Traffic Monitoring, Change of Parameters according to utilization and Accessibility Kpi’s, Monitoring and Optimization of DAS equipment for Special events, includes Indoor and Outdoor DAS, and Post processing tools for Design and Optimization Changes.POC for NASCAR, SuperBowl, World Series...etc
• Small Cell Design/Optimization: Develop, engineer, order, and oversee installation of equipment necessary to integrate small cell / in-building solutions. Develop methods and procedures for equipment tracking and small cell / in-building equipment design layout, Responsible for Small Cell Integration, Design Validation, System optimization and related engg activities.
• Participate in the development of LTE Technical courses/Troubleshooting and Performance Workshops (LTE Rel. 8/9, VoLTE and CSFB) for Confidential and deliver to External customers (Operators, Test Equipment vendors and OEMs)
• Good Knowledge of eCSFB / Vo-LTE,VOIP,MPLS,eHRPD call flows and detailed analysis.In-depth knowledge of MT, MO, IFHO, IRAT call flows,E911

Confidential

Sr. Engineer & Team leader RF/RAN for LTE, WCDMA

Responsibilities:

• Active Member of Ericsson TIER-2 Team. Troubleshooting high end issues.
• Confidential & Confidential LTE/EUtran pre-launch test and analysis of report monitoring pre-launch KPI.
• Handover optimization Drop call rate optimization PS attach and context activation optimization Throughput optimization RTT/PING/Packet Loss Rate optimization Parameter Fine-tuning for 3G/LTE PS Traffic Monitoring and Optimization.
• Optimizing the RSCP/RSRP and Ec/Io, RSRQ according to RCOM criteria, URA PCH, Cell PCH, Fast Dormancy, DPCH channel and CE utilization and monitoring.
• Preparing Root Cause Analysis reports for customers for Complex Issues. Perform Ericsson RF network Optimization Activities QoS 802.11d Wi-Fi Networks
• Deep understanding in UMTS LTE, including of air interface, functionality, design, very good in traffic case, protocols like RRC, RANAP, NBAP, QAAL2,etc.
• Performing Extensive end to end trouble shooting providing optimum solutions to all RBS and RNC related issues.
• Knowledge and total understanding of LTE technology TDD, FDD, eNodeb,R1-9,Good trouble shooting skill in usage of UTRAN trace support like UE IMSI trace, RBS MP, TX trace, etc.
• Good knowledge in UTRAN configuration, MO script, RBS and RNC XML file.Handle Emergency complain (low Throughput, drop call in F2, handover failure, call and paging issues).
• Perform use OSS-RC 5.3 with ENIQ, performance recording, statistic handling, SMO, Alarm handling, ARW- Add RBS Wizard, be able to handle some O&M of OSS
• Execute Change Request from Costumers and NPI teamPerform Analysis problem performance in network using GPEH, WNCS and WMRR.Performing Extensive Troubleshooting using Moshell, AMOS and TEMS.