SUMMARY:

• Result Oriented RF Engineer with expertise in LTE, WIMAX CDMA GSM RF Network PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATION

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

LTE 4G: LTE Network Design in Planet for Confidential markets for NY - Manhattan and the 5 Boros, Long Island, CT( Northern and Southern), NJ and Upstate NY Market, analyzed and benchmarked LTE drive test data, nationwide M2M network design in Planet Version 5.7.0.531

WIMAX 4G: NY and Northern NJ Cluster and Site optimization- Samsung Equipment, IP Network Planning, BS ID and Preamble Planning, RAS dimensioning and provisioning, MAC Message Analysis, Network Entry and Call Flow understanding and Optimization, KPI maintenance, CW Model Tuning, RF Design, Zoning Testimony, Model Tuning, Pico Cell design and Integration in Planet 5.5, Capacity Planning, Traffic planning, special event planning, In-building Solutions, WSM Monitoring and Backhaul Planning, Vendor Management, Market Launch

CDMA/GSM: RF Design and Optimization SME for Lucent and Nortel equipment, Designed Greenfield markets in Planet, Capacity Planning, KPI Optimization, Switch rehoming, Frequency planning for Multi band networks, RF optimization of dual band networks. Layer 3 analysis. Creating Processes for Data Collection and Analysis, Leading Special Projects Trial, Vendor Management

Tools: Planet 5.7.0.531, DBPlanner, Planet, Mapinfo, X-Cap, X-Cal, Odyssey, Asset Design Tool, Cell Cad, Cell Ad, Asset 3G/2G, Atoll, TEMS, Agilent E6467, Blue Rose, Actix Analyzer, Grayson, Idax, SCHEMA - Optiplanner and Forte, Wind catcher, ACP-Composer, Asset, eDAT, NPO, SAM, Six Sigma CAP Tools

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Lead Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and optimizing markets and analyzing performance issues for 4G LTE 800/1900 MHz
• LTE Cluster Design and Optimization for 4G-LTE
• In Building Solutions Design for Manhattan

Confidential

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managing the Network Roll Out for 4G-LTE/ GSM/ EDGE/HSPA Network
• Responsible for designing new In building solutions and Macro Sites in Planet Version 5.7
• Designed Small Cell Solutions and In Building and Special Avenue Coverage Solutions
• Responsible for maintaining Network KPI’s
• Responsible for designing/integrating/ Optimizing LTE Sites

Confidential, NY

4G LTE Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• RF Engineer for the Sprint Network Vision Project, Responsible for Cluster design in Planet 5.5 and optimization
• Responsible for 4G LTE Sites ATP acceptance and drive test approval
• Created Switch Scripts for EVDO and CDMA carrier adds

Confidential, NY

4G Modernization Market Lead

Responsibilities:

• Market Lead Engineer for the modernization of existing 3G/4G GSM/ UMTS network for Manhattan and Bronx in NY Market
• Planned IN Building Solutions and DAS solutions using Asset- Cell Planner design tool
• Designed macro sites and solutions
• Working on Equipment Swap and various RF solutions to optimize the Confidential network for 4G broadband data services
• Created Site Integration scripts ( CDD/CIQ) for Confidential 3G equipment

Confidential, NY/CT

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Technical Lead for the Design of North East markets ( NY/CT/Upstate NY) for Confidential using Planet 5.4
• SME for DAS systems, designed DAS for Manhattan and Chicago market for LighSquared
• Created Search Rings for design solutions in Planet 5.4, Tuned Propagation Models, Created RF Studies and Analysis in Planet
• Lead for WLA( Working Level Agreements ) for DAS System for LS with DAS Vendors and Sprint
• Created and Reviewed RF Design Guidelines to be used for designing LTE network in Planet 5.4
• Created In Building Solution Guidelines and SLA’s

Confidential, NY/ NNJ/Washington DC

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Project Lead involved in the planning and design of Sprint’s WIMAX network in New York City with a primary responsibility of developing operational metrics and guidelines for 4G network design - Samsung Equipment in Planet 5.2
• Tuned Propagation Models, Created Traffic Simulations, Grid Analysis, Interference Matrix in Planet 5.2
• Responsible for leading the design team to design 1700 + sites in the NY metro area, Ensure RF team meets and exceeds market expectations, Presented updates to upper management, Produced management reports and engineering plots, Prepared and delivered market review presentation for market overlay review, Produced search area rings for new candidate site based on customer requirements
• Designed and Integrated Pico cells for Manhattan in Planet, they are integrated on the street light poles, prepared justifications, coverage maps for the picos for DOITT ( Department of Information and technology, NY City)
• Managing special projects like Interference Management, Technology Development, Deployment and Trials
• Represented Confidential in meeting with NY City Officials and various town Zoning Boards
• Provide Guidance to Network Deployment on selecting the right candidate for the search rings, Search Ring drive by’s with Network Deployment and coverage verification for each candidate in the ring, selecting the best candidate that meets the POP, Proximity and coverage objective for the ring
• Generating Zoning Justification maps and providing testimony in front of the City Planners and Zoning Boards as an RF Subject Matter Expert
• Designed an Overlay and Underlay design ( Pico and Macro ) sites for Manhattan in Planet 5.2, used ACP to do the frequency planning and CINR, Throughput Analysis
• Created RF plan( preamble, neighbor list, permbase, FA ID) for the NY market for Samsung Equipment
• Launched first Wimax cluster and Market in Washington - DC Metro area- Samsung Equipment
• Integrated Wimax sites, optimized sites, defined cluster boundaries and site drive routes
• Analyzed KPI’s using layer 3 messaging in X-Cal and Windcatcher and came up with optimization solutions

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

Senior Employee RF Engineer for Wimax Network Planning and Optimization (Motorola)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the build out and Launch of Broadband Expedience Network (Pre-WiMax, OFDM)
• Initiated network coverage optimization effort to Bright and Blind spot the footprint in order to make sure the only quality customers are added to the network, which in turn produced lower churn.

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

Senior Employee RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed 5 markets in Planet EV for Alltel from Search Rings all the way to Integration included CW Model Tuning, Search Ring Creation, Candidate Evaluation, Candidate Rf Studies
• CDMA 1XRTT Troubleshooting, poor Application Throughput, poor RF Conditions, Dormancy/ Increased down time for SCH burst analysis, Latency analysis
• Data fill and creating BDIQ’s for new sites.
• Traffic Analysis for existing site and recommending capacity offload solutions like cell split, sector split, carrier adds, radio adds to relieve blocking.
• Spectrum Clearance for adding additional GSM radios
• GSM Capacity Planning for the markets based on subscriber forecast, call models and current traffic usage
• Proposed capacity relief solution for JIT( Just In Time) projects, special events and high traffic sites
• Multi Carrier Optimization: Optimized CDHNL, CDHFL forms and recommended optimal values for RTD feature and BPVsIP and Loss Metrics.

Confidential, Portland, OR

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Carry out PN planning and Performance analysis.
• Interact with the corporate customer for resolving their complaints and providing them with solutions.
• Site selection and optimal cell placement based on factors relating to zoning restrictions, regulatory issues, handover status, path balance, RF interference, coverage footprint and capacity management based on RF propagation studies.
• Used Six Sigma and process management techniques to minimize defect, cycle time and improve efficiencies for Sprint RF design, optimization, capacity planning and coverage planning processes.
• Lead the trial for “Ocelot”, which can be used for quick dimensioning of CDMA
• Developed “Optimization through Network Stats and Parameters” workshop.
• Lead REPG, Team members included 8 SPCS RF managers and was championed by the RF Director. ed two Sprint SPOT s for leading the Ocelot trial and improving performance.
• Brought Portland KPI’s to number 1 in the nation

Confidential, Greenville, SC

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Responsibilities:

• Quality Leader for a cell consisting of 16 employees
• Main responsibilities included mentoring, leading, presenting, and teaching GE six sigma initiatives to employees and presenting results to upper management.
• Responsible for change facilitation and leading e-business initiatives of GE. ed GE power for my Quality initiatives and Six Sigma projects

Confidential

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Conducted site survey for new candidates and ran propagations on CellCAD
• Optimized database parameters for idle mode, call set up, and handovers in Motorola BSS.
• Monitored call set up and quality using both short and long call approach.
• Planned Indoor as well as Outdoor repeater for coverage solutions.