Rf Engineer Resume
Plano, TX
PROFILE:
Experienced and trained in the Field of Telecommunication BTS Hardware/Software with many years of extensive & progressive experience in Sprint,Clearwire and Ericsson Market. Worked extensively on coverage frequency, Capacity, propagation model calibration and optimization for WiMax and Lte based technology. Exceptional proficiency in MS-Office applications, Diagnostic Monitor Interface commands, MapInfo table and importing/exporting tables to MS-Excel for drill down analysis. Expert in using RF planning and optimization tools such as: PlanetEV, ATOLL, Capesso, XCAL, Windchacher and X-stream. Complete projects of hardware and software installation and troubleshooting for wireless networks. An excellent team player with energy and enthusiasm loves to take new challenges.
US Citizen/Clearable.
EDUCATION:
- B.S., Computer Science,Fairfax, VA, Dean’s list, Aug 2006
- HP-UX 11i V3 System Administration Certified.
- Oracle Database 10g Administration Certified.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
RF Tools Application: ATOLL,Capesso, X-stream, PlanetEV, MapInfo, Windchacher, XCAL
Database Application: Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL *Plus, Toad, Access, SQL
Languages: C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, Assembly language, Prolog, Lex, Pascal.
Hardware: HP, SUN, IBM, Compaq and Dell servers
Operating Systems: UNIX (HP-UX 10x and 11i, Solaris 9and 10), Windows NT, XP 2003)
Applications: MatLab, AutoCAD, PSpice, Microsoft Office Suite
Network and Protocols: TCP/IP, WAN/LAN, HTTP
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Nov 2010– Jun 2011 RF Engineer, Confidential, Plano, TX
- Performed LTE Parameter verification and validation in ATOLL
- Performed link budget, coverage and traffic analysis using ATOLL
- Performed LTE Design and Optimization utilizing Atoll and Capesso
- Used Monte Carlo Simulation to generate load based and other KPIs such as RSRQ,RSRP, and SINR
- Developed Radio Network Design data file based on Ericsson procedures
- Used OSS to pull existing carrier value to design third and fourth carrier sites based on inter-connected and OBIF solutions
- Designed and audited sites with good understanding of Lac-Sac-Rac, UARFCN, coverage relations, RBS type, Inter and intra neighbor relations
- Used RFDS, Kget, OSS, SONAR, TMC database and Ericall to creating RNDCIQ
- Developed macros to calculate the RF configuration parameters
- Modified network parameter for rehomed RNC, neighbor relation and Hi edge /Low edge frequency updates.
Nov 2008– Oct 2010 RF Engineer,Confidential, Houston and TX
- Performed site visit, approved candidate sites, sitewalk, and update ClearVision database.
- Managed and coordinated a team of drive testers and technician for deployment of WiMAX network
- Conducted Frequency, Preamble, Permutation, BSID and antenna optimization (Azimuth and Down-tilt) using PlanetEV, Google Earth, WindCatcher and ClearVision.
- Cross functional work with Site Acquisition on problem sites and problem areas,
- Analyzed handover and Uplink/Downlink throughput using data collection and post processing tools (WindCatcher).
- Cluster drive testing using X-CAL, Witt and Scanner.
- Used X-Stream for post processing data and checking the KPI like Ping, Jitter, Uplink and Downlink throughput, etc.
- Prepared drive routes and optimized the X-CAL scenarios for cluster drive test (long and short call).
- Supported many RF optimization scenarios (Azimuth Optimization, High site analysis, frequency planning) using PlanetEV.
- Used WindCatcher and X-stream for data processing of site acceptance packages (ATP)
- Developed neighbor list for new sites
- Optimized neighbor list and handoff
- Performed (formal trouble ticket based) resolution for customer complaints (mostly drop calls and low throughput) using CQ.
- Load balancing for stacked sectors
- Frequency retune to improve CINR
- Reviewed CD drawings and ATP (Acceptance Test Package) to assure correct installation of equipment such as RFH, RET, Antenna, etc
Aug 2007- Nov2008 RF Engineer, Confidential, Dallas, TX
- Conducted RF site integration for more than 260 newly On-Air sites.
- Analyzed handover and Uplink/Downlink throughput using data collection and post processing techniques
- Cluster drive testing using X-CAL and Scanner.
- Used X-Stream for post processing data and checking the KPI like Ping, Jitter, Uplink and Downlink throughput, etc
- Prepared drive route and optimized the X-CAL scenarios for cluster drive test
- Supervised TICU firmware upgrade for 38 sites using AMS-Lite and Samsung TICU Downloader
- Developed neighbor list and uploaded candidate sites using WSM
- Performed Software upgrade for 12 PAC- A unit (Portable Antenna Controller)
- Troubleshooting the problematic/Low throughput sites including MRA’s, MRU’s, MMA and feedline
- Published daily report to market manager regarding the project progress and issues
Nov 2006- Mar 2007 System Administrator, Confidential, Woodbridge, VA
- Provided 24x7 UNIX (Hp-UX 10x, 11i) and Windows(NT2000,2003) Systems Administration including software and hardware support on the following platforms, HP Compaq, SUN, DELL, and IBM Servers.
- Built, maintained, and repaired computer systems to improve speed, reliability, and efficiency of operation.
- Improved quality assurance (QA) processes in delivery product to the client
- Examined equipment in our company to check that it met the company standards
- Performed hardware trouble shooting and provided help desk support to various government and privet sector clients.
- Installed and configured UNIX ((Hp-UX 10x, 11i) and Windows Operating Systems (OS) on multi-platform servers and workstations. Upgrade UNIX and Windows Operating Systems and patches.
- Configured and troubleshoot disk arrays and tape backups. Upgraded disk drive and OS firmware.
- Installed, configured and maintained Oracle 10g tools and applications
- Created an inventory application for our local office utilizing Oracle 10g and PL-SQL
- Developed ad-hoc and customized service reports utilizing Oracle 10g database and PL-SQL.
- Performed backup and data migration tasks utilizing Oracle export/import and SQL*Loader to extract and load databases objects and data.
Aug 2003 – Mar 2006 Key Operator, Print Services, Confidential,Fairfax, VA
- Responsible for set up and maintenance of a LAN which comprised of Windows workstations and Printers.
- Installed and wired hardware racks including servers, routers and switches.
- Installed, configured and maintained Oracle database 10g, and upgraded Oracle 9i to 10g.
- Trouble shooting and resolving any database and/or application issues or errors that occurred
- Responsible for network monitoring data integrity and recovery.
- Configured and Maintained web and email servers.