SUMMARY:

Offering a BSEE, MBA and extensive technology experience in Wireless, VOLTE, LTE, CDMA, GSM, RF/MW, EVDO, DAS. Wi - Fi, E911, CIED and CREW; which includes BSS testing, Cell site surveys, link engineering, drive testing, brew testing, VOIP testing, design/verification testing, software testing, report analysis, hardware/system optimization, network management, OMCR, NOC, QA, customer deployments, RF analysis, RF site planning, propagation/interference analysis, management and user training. Background covers project planning, management estimations, customer interface/support, project management and working in team environment. Also skilled at writing plans for testing integrated modules, verifying compliance with standards and documenting test results. Team player, adjusting well to different technologies and environments with effective utilization of professional, technical and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

TELECOM HARDWARE:

• Confidential E911 WLS, Lucent CDMA Modcel/EVDO/UMTS, Confidential BTS, Confidential (GSM 900/1800 Cellular/PCS Incell, Mcell6, Mcell2, Microcity, Arena BSS), LMR, P25, Confidential RBS 6000/3206, RNC 3810, Transcoder, DMC Microwave, Dragonwave Microwave, Alcatel HDSL modem, Harman radios, DAS, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, FTP, WEP, 802.1x, WPA/TKIP, WPA2/AES/802.11i, WME/WMM/802.11e, QoS, Agilent SS7, SSH, VPN, Vanu IP BSS, COWS, Cisco 2600/3600/3700, IEEE WiFi 802.11abg/n, Alcatel 4100/4300 and Siemens D900 Switch.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE:

• FTrftrace, AirMagnet, QXDM, QPST, CSS, FMCC, SQL, CAN, CNT, UXCPtrace, Labmm, WebWam, NMS, MS Office/Project, Visio, ProComm, MicroCap, Matlab, Quatro Pro, Confidential BSM, Page maker, Hypercard, RMT, TP Validator, Lucent/ Confidential / Confidential OSS’s, Wire shark, I Perf, OpsTool, EMS, Scout, Clear Case, Remedy, Planet EV, Rational Tools, IWOS, SAP, SNMP, Map Info, Atoll, Test Director, EDX, Confidential STT, Confidential MoShell, Kraft, CDA and Spice.

COMPUTER LANGUAGES:

• Fortran 77, Pascal, Turbo Pascal and Assembly Language.

TEST EQUIPMENT:

• Mobile Diagnostic Monitor, T1 Tester, Bulk call generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Wattmeter, PC Plus, Cindy, Frequency Counter, Site Master, Digital Multimeter, Dummy Loads, Attenuator, CAIT, OMP Tools, Confidential TEMS, PST, Anristu Cell Master and Loms.

OPERATING SYSTEMS:

• UNIX (Solaris 5.8), IBM/PC, Macintosh, VAX, Windows (NT, 2000, XP, Vista) LAN, WAN and Analog Workbench.

EXPERIENCE:

Test & Validation Engineer

Confidential

• Lead/Assisted technical reviews with customers on device development and engineering change requests.
• Develop and execute test plans based on internal and external requirements.
• Track issues, update internal teams and customers on progress and resolution.
• Maintain customer defined documents for testing and validation status.
• Capture vehicle and/or module data during validation using standard or customer specific tools.
• Perform preliminary issue analysis and evidence gathering to be passed on to development teams worldwide for final resolution.
• Perform occasional in and out-of-town testing (e.g., in-vehicle performance testing)

Field Test Engineer

Confidential

• Worked for AT&T on VOLTE LTE end to end testing in various markets.
• Lab and live market field testing of LTE/IMS/VoLTE network & devices.
• Preparation and execution of test instructions as outlined in IMS/SIP Test Plan and LTE EPC.
• Verified and troubleshoot network functionality per industry standards 3GPP (LTE/EPC, IMS, UMTS)
• Tracked various layered messages for validity.
• Collect traces from the EPC network nodes, using Tektronix (JDSU) probes, for future analysis, verification and troubleshooting.
• Support other test teams with device setup and troubleshooting of data collection tools including hardware and software.  

Sr RAN Engineer

Confidential

• Analyzed Functional Requirement Specifications and prepared detailed test cases for 3G & 4G Platforms, documented trial test results, reviewed/evaluated results in terms of their implications for product development.
• Performed testing for CDMA, LTE platforms & handheld devices and reported defects through Confidential QA process.
• Performed regression testing for every modification in the application and new builds. 
• Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems
• Actively involved in various phases of the testing cycle using various tools like QXDM, SERT, BSM etc
• Lead development and execution of MOPs and project test cases, and explained design and architecture to Network Development, Engineering, FOA, pre and post optimization, operations teams so as to ensure expeditious implementation and acceptance of products and platforms.
• Provided Deliverable, Feature, Regression testing of Confidential Platforms for PCS and Cellular bands
• Prepared test plans to verify a trial system readiness to meet the customer needs, trial system applications and to develop performance data required to support ongoing product development.
• Did LTE performance/optimization testing and end to end testing in Confidential Sprint Lab & FOA Kansas market.
• Wrote formal trouble reports against all product non-performance during trial tests and operations; tracking trouble report closure and performing additional trial tests as necessary to validate trouble resolution.

Test & Validation Engineer

Confidential

• Analyzed Functional Requirement Specifications and prepared detailed Test Cases.
• Performed manual & automated testing for GSM, CDMA, LTE prototype handheld devices, modems, platforms of various vendors and reported defects through Confidential QA process.
• Performed regression testing for every modification in the application and new builds using Confidential CLA, MA, IRTC. 
• Actively involved in various phases of the testing cycle such as Smoke, Functional, Regression, Backend, Integration and User Acceptance testing.
• Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems.
• Establish benchmarks for program efficiency in operating and response times.
• Lead and supported a system testing team in USA and off shore for the development of overall test strategies/test plans and test cases for automated and manual testing.
• Trained test team with any necessary prerequisite technical or business knowledge.
• Lead development and execution of MOPs and project test cases, and explained design and architecture to Network Development, Engineering, FOA, operations teams so as to ensure expeditious implementation and acceptance of products and platforms.

NPI Engineer

Confidential

• Semifinalist for RNAM competition for “Driveless Tuning” Idea.
• Supported T-Mobile 6102 GSM/WCDMA/UMTS/LTE/DAS combo project, RAN lab test & verification, validation, firmware testing, troubleshooting various lab scenarios as per customer specs and resolved highly complex technical issues on day to day basis.
• Supported AT&T Ip10, EVO8200 RNC- RAN project doing lab verification, validation & Test, pre and post optimization.
• Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems
• Analysis of performance changes deploying new software loads or after implementing new features.

RF ENGINEER

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supported as an RF Engineer/PM on CDMA/EVDO doing RF analysis & optimization.
• Performed a combination of design, planning, model/parameter tuning, debugging call flow, problem duplication & testing to analyze, identify & resolve highly complex technical issues on day to day basis.
• Performed integration and interoperability verification of CDMA / EVDO features tests like time based registration, zone based registration, inter frequency, inter vendor handoff’s, KPI’s, pre & post performance/optimization tests, throughput measurements, uplink and down data testing.

Sr. TELECOM ENGINEER

Confidential

• Performed system engineering, CONOP on GSM/WCDMA and 2000/CIED/CREW systems of vendors like Confidential and Lucent; also technical and planning tasks to operate these telecommunications systems as a component of the modern electromagnetic battlefield and C-IED, in a test and evaluation setting.
• Supervised advanced operation and maintenance on these networks, developing an understanding of local test methodologies/goals and ensuring that these systems are used correctly.
• Served as technical interface for the Group Manager/Army Evaluation Center (AEC) representative for technical decisions on the network.
• Handled RF network design, planning and optimization activities, link budget analysis, design criteria, traffic analysis, data integrity of various morphology/topography databases, drive test, test plans, data for model calibration, network performance, improvement (KPIs) and pre & post optimization tasks, BSS parameter modifications,
• Analyzed and recommended equipment and antenna co-location requirements for different technologies,
• Resolved day-to-day network issues; undertaking network performance improvement (KPIs), optimization tasks and BSS parameter modifications; also performed site configuration analysis and identification/resolving coverage and RF design deficiencies.
• Land mobile radio and P25 radio maintenance support.

RF ENGINEER

Confidential

• Provided technical support on E911 issues and performed troubleshooting of network element configurations in the event of a device failure.
• Handled KPI’s trouble-shooting complex software/hardware issues and documentation/operational issues on highly complex problems.
• Traced phase 2 calls after Rehome and handled EMS alarm monitoring/resolution; performed health check, system performance, optimization, QA and Scout navigation/configuration changes; integrated new GSM/UMTS sites, and provided remote assistance to network elements using UNIX and Confidential Scout and EMS.
• Monitored equipment performance, LSR and recommended upgrades, worked closely with Intrado, BSS, MSC, IP data translation, ACD’s, TVW’s (point code, LAC, ESRD, default routing)/IP datafill, Operations and NOC staff.

SR. WIRELESS ENGINEER

Confidential

• Worked on IEEE WiFi 802.11abg/n, DAS OEM vendor product evaluation, RF testing, performance for ongoing projects.
• Tested the critical parameters like throughput, latency, RSSI, KPI’s, RF/Coverage Analysis, IP data translation, traffic/load analysis and propagation/interference analysis.
• WLAN testing in advanced/security protocols WEP, 802.1x, WPA/TKIP, WPA2/AES/802.11i, WME/WMM/802.11e, QoS.
• Designed wireless mesh, prepared test plans to verify trial system readiness to meet the customer needs relative to the intended trial system applications and to develop performance data required to support on going projects.
• Coordinated trial planning, implementation and execution activities with applicable teams.
• Wrote formal trouble reports against all product non-performance during trial tests and operations; performing additional trial tests as necessary to validate trouble resolution.

SR. RF ENGINEER

Confidential

• Provided technical support on E911 RF issues and performed trouble-shooting of network element configurations in the event of device failure.
• Performed trouble-shooting on complex software/hardware issues, documentation and operational issues on HIGHLY complex technical problems.
• Handled network design/administration, KPI’s, tracing phase 2 E911 calls before/after Rehome; also handled EMS alarm monitoring/resolution, system performance, Optimization, QA, Scout navigation/configuration changes, E5 to LB transition issues, remote assistance to all WLS network elements using UNIX and Confidential Scout and EMS.
• Monitored equipment performance, recommending upgrades as needed, working closely with TCS, Intrado, BSS, MSC, IP data translation, ACD’s (point code, LAC, ESRD, default routing)/IP datafill, Operations and NOC staff.

PROJECT LEAD

Confidential

• Performed CDG3 compliance testing on live customer GSM/CDMA network; Testing Network/hand held devices handling KPI’s, RF performance, propagation/interference/signal analysis, call processing testing, FIT testing, Brew Testing, monitoring/resolution of issues on CDMA/GSM Networks using Procom plus PST, TEMPS and CAIT.
• Documented trial test results, reviewed/evaluated test results in terms of their implications for on going product development and organized approach leading to test plan development, definition, test execution and reproducibility to assure product quality/standards, logging/managing issues and Rational data base reports.

ENGINEER

Confidential

• Provided 3rd level technical support on E911 issues and trouble-shooting of network element configurations in the event of a device failure involving complex software//hardware issues, IP data translation, documentation and operational issues on HIGHLY complex technical problems.
• Provided network design/administration, KPI’s, tracing phase 2 E911 calls before and after Rehome; also EMS alarm monitoring/resolution, system performance, optimization, QA, Scout navigation/configuration changes, remote assistance to all WLS network elements using UNIX and Confidential Scout and EMS.

SR. TAC SPECIALIST

Confidential

• Provided 3rd level technical support in 24/7 environment for all production and development test network issues and performed trouble-shooting of network element configurations in the event of device failure to various clients like AT&T, TMobile and various others customers on E911 WLS system issues.
• Performed trouble-shooting complex software//hardware issues, documentation and operational issues on HIGHLY complex technical problems. Network design/administration, KPI’s, tracing phase 2 E911 calls before and after rehome. EMS alarm monitoring/resolution, system performance, optimization, QA, WLS Scout navigation/configuration changes, IP data translation, remote assistance to all WLS network elements using UNIX and Confidential Scout and EMS, coordinating trial planning, implementation and execution activities with the customer.
• Performed/worked directly for problem resolution by working closely with Test Engineering/Software/Hardware groups to reproduce the customer problems.
• Provided Lead technical support and operations staff for fast-paced deployment projects.
• Researched and recommended tools to help monitor system performance and detect network component.
• Monitored equipment performance at the development level and recommend upgrades as necessary.
• Worked with operations staff to ensure proactive procedures were being executed in accordance with system operational documentation and requirements.
• Managed IP data administration and translation of IP’s to various network elements, using Scout and EMS; logging and managing issues and reports using rational clear quest and clear case data bases.

ENGINEER

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked as standby engineer for CDMA/UMTS Modcell 4.0 and EVDO dual mode platform with eight days operations and maintenance training at Lucent Ohio training center.

TEST ENGINEER

Confidential

• Responsible for network operations, testing, integration and commissioning of Confidential GSM 900/1800 BSS, testing call processing/HW features, KPI, RF specs/analysis, RX, TX levels, KPI’s, noise, cell site/phone software, success and failure rates, phone and HW network compatibility and system compatibility of Confidential cell phone’s like 332,120,720,V60 and other prototype OEM models using Procom plus, Confidential TEMS.
• Wrote performance reports for HW, cell optimization and customer deployments.
• Organized approach leading to test plan development, definition, test execution and reproducibility to assure product quality and standards, pre & post optimization.
• Raised and verified MR’s during system test phase of various projects.