SUMMARY:

• Experienced Engineer with more than 19 years of combined RF Optimization and RF Design experience on 4G, 3G and 2G platforms ( Confidential, Alcatel Lucent and Ericsson equipment). Extensive experience in Macro design, Distributed Antenna System design (DAS) and small cell Design and DAS optimization. Leads various Ericsson LTE Design projects with AT&T (Markets worked: LA, Chicago, Boston, Indiana, North Texas, South Texas and Atlanta). Handle SINR optimization projects for 5 T - Mobile Markets. Proficient in creating macro tools to generate and summarize KPI reports for design and Optimization that help reduced the amount of time for manual generation and helped speed up process in delivering reports as well as cost reduction time wise. Proficient in:
• Java Programming
• Excel VBA Programing
• Python Programming
• VB Script Programing
• Advanced MS Access database
• Basic Unix Programing
• SQL Programing
• Web Developer (HTML, PHP, JAVA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Network Performance and Optimization Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Handles end to end daily Acceptance Test Process (ATP) LTE migration
• Oversee Drive Tester on daily basis
• Represented RF Team on the daily bridge call during testing
• Deliver deep dive analysis for sites with issues during testing as additional supporting documents for site close out.
• Provided recommendation for sites with degraded performance

Sr. NPO Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• RF technical Lead Colorado Market BBU swap out project
• In-charge with daily performance monitoring of migrated sites
• Provides technical analysis for degraded sites after migration and implements changes to resolve the issues.
• Performs RF optimization for single site and cluster
• Create ticket for sites with issues for escalation
• Created macro tool for KPI reporting for the project.

Senior RF Engineer Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for SINR optimization project for (5) Confidential markets
• Handles daily team meeting and weekly meeting with Confidential regional Manager.
• Provides technical recommendation on parameter changes and feature trials.
• Creates weekly monitoring report on project updates.
• Proficient with AMOS, BO and Ericsson ENM

Senior RF Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Leads daily morning call along with Field Operation and Switch team to discuss sites having poor performance (4G, 3G and 2G).
• In-charge with day to day site performance monitoring for Austin South region covering Rio Gran and Valley area comprising more than 400 sites.
• Identifying root cause for chronic offending sites and comes up with solutions.
• Create ticket for sites with hardware issues Market wise
• Bulk Parameter changes implementation as part of an audit plan correcting non-standard parameter settings seen on the entire Austin network
• Implements trial/test parameters for the Market to improve capacity and congestion

Senior RF Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Accompany construction team and verifies RF design data versus actual field configuration.
• Review construction proposed changes as per can be or can’t be build due to constraint such as structural, zoning and time limitation.
• Provides technical solutions for on the fly changes found during actual site visit and update RF Datasheets and RF Plumbing Diagrams.
• Audited newly acquired Network (Plateau Wireless-New Mexico Market), documenting indoor and outdoor site equipment configuration and provides engineering recommendation to update RF Design data sheets.
• Provided Photo Package covering indoor and outdoor equipment/components and Notes for scoping meeting.
• Comprehensive knowledge with Confidential BTS family/Alcatel Lucent BTS family, Antenna Models, Feeders and other Network and transport components.

Sr. RF Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Review IFHO maps to generate correction plans together with Market engineers and ensure correct plan execution.
• Analyze Rach performance and Identify root cause to resolve and improve worst VOLTE drop offenders.
• Check and Monitor alarms, cell availability, audit neighbors and parameters.
• Handles RTT corrections as needed by market and support market on BW upgrade activities as needed.
• Study Late Handover Analysis top offenders and rectify issues by adjusting parameters.
• Provide weekly report of activities to regional team for the summary of changes made to resolve/improve offending cells.
• Analyze drive test data for top offending cells and adjust cell parameters to improve/resolve issues.
• Conducts Parameter audit to make sure in compliance with National gold standard ( Confidential OSS)
• Comprehensive knowledge with Confidential tools and equipment such as Confidential OSS (NetAct), Confidential Ultra site family and Confidential Flexi BTS

Lead Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Handles end to end optimization task of AT&T venues (Small Cell Network).
• Audit initial Parameter settings and configuration
• Develop test route for data collection. Preparation of drive data for offshore post processing. Post process data on a need basis.
• Analyze and make parameter changes based on the collected data to achieve target KPI’s.
• Direct field technician on the needed field test to ensure accuracy of gathered data.
• Coordinate with AT&T POC to gather necessary data prior testing and ensuring open communication on the updates for smooth workflow and to avoid/address any hiccups encounter during testing.
• Review and finalize deliverables and make sure adheres to defined standard and submitted on set timelines.
• Proficient with JDSU collection tool, Actix and Windcatcher Plus and Ibwave tools
• Supports Pre-launch optimization (single site and cluster) of AT&T Markets.
• Initial parameter settings audit (Tilts, Azimuths, site parameter configuration), develop drive route maps.
• Audit Neighbors
• Analyze drive test data, provide root cause analysis on RF issues such as Pilot pollution, dropped calls, access failures, hand-over issues and other causes. Idle Mode parameter and Connected Mode parameter adjustment.
• Propose Parameter changes to improve KPI performance.
• Strong analytical skill on LTE call flows: CSFB, VOLTE and SRVCC. Event triggers and Layer 3 messages analysis
• Proficient with AMOS, BO, Actix, Windcatcher post processing tool.
• Manage a team of engineers: handles task scheduling, provides technical support and oversees overall design deliverables to client.
• Trained newly hired engineers with basic design principles and provide them guidance as they start on their own.
• Direct coordination with AT&T to ensure project deliverables adheres/meets or exceeds the set standards.
• Create LTE Neighbor Plan and PCI Plans.
• Generates RFDS
• Developed Macro tools for exporting KPI, this reduce processing time in creating reports and help reduce operating cost in the overall design process.
• Created MS Access Database for easy monitoring and tracking Site Details.
• Proficient with Atoll, Planet and Asset planning tools.

RF Design Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design and engineering of new site build (NSB) and site relocations. Create technical approval packages and necessary supporting documents.
• Support design and engineering of LTE 2Q session 2 RMR markets, developed tools to pull design KPI statistics and solution summary for the entire RMR market as well as creation of design presentation. Subject matter expert with Atoll planning tool, mentor current and newly AT&T engineers.
• Review current CGSA and CSAB compliance with FCC Filing. Propose and recommends configuration for boundary sites that are affected during network upgrade (LTE technology add), assuring that new technology will make no major impact to current network. Identify Minor or Major FCC filing is necessary.
• Developed Excel VB Macro to generate IWOS tool. Created SQL scripts and VB Scripts to pull OSS data such as KPI, Parameters and specific site details.
• Expert in Atoll tool, Alcatel Lucent Vendor
• Support he design and the scoping of sites identified as part of Confidential network modernization.
• Performs coverage, capacity, and performance planning on UMTS network and works with other departments to meet growth needs.
• Designs, data fills and integrates new UMTS cell sites and UMTS 2nd carriers into the existing Confidential network while preserving optimal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Participate in development, testing, and validations of RF feature plan proposals. Follow implementation guidelines for approved new features and technologies.
• Monitors and reviews GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS network Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by using Radio Network Performance tools (T-PIM, REWSS and etc.). Analyzes drive/test information using maps, charts, and workbooks within post-processing tools (Actix, OptPCS, etc); Develops reports, presentations, processes and strategic approaches to problem solving.
• Diagnoses BTS hardware, interference, throughput, coverage, and transmission path performance issues and develops action plans for resolution. Work closely with other departments to reach satisfactory resolution.
• Undertakes BSS / RAN parameter audits, suggests and fine tunes parameters; Implements new S/W or BSS parameters for overall network improvement.
• Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/LTE theory, RF engineering tools ( Confidential OSS, Asset, T-PIM, REWSS, Schema, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc) and antenna theory.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Confidential UMTS platform as well as knowledge of Confidential GSM product line; experience in optimizing and troubleshooting mature GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS networks.
• Experience with various drive test and data post-processing and analysis units (TEMS, Actix, OptPCS, etc.).
• Experience with Confidential 2G and 3G OSS, running & analyzing NCS / WNCS recordings, GPEH, UETR traces and activating/ monitoring performance management (pm) counters used to improve network Performance.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks to completion, ability to work independently and complete tasks successfully. Strong attention to detail, exhibiting initiative in achieving company goals and objectives.
• Advanced computer skills such as Unix, Oracle Database, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel macros and SQL programming.
• Advanced MapInfo, Aircom (Asset) and Actix skills.
• Support Optimization task for various Ericsson turnkey projects (AT&T and Small Market). Task includes but not limited to: Site parameter/data fill verification/Initial tuning, developing drive routes (Map) for drive-test.
• PCI planning and Neighbor relation provisioning
• Pre-Launch cluster optimization and Post launch optimization
• Analyze collected data and adjust parameter setting (idle and connected mode threshold)/fine tuning to achieved target KPI’s (Accessibility, Retainability and Mobility). Strong Analytical skill on LTE Call flow procedure, Event triggers and Layer 3 Message analysis.
• Proficient with AMOS, Business Object, Actix and windcatcher processing tools.
• Developed Excel VB tools in creating PCI plan, neighbor relation audits and KPI generation. Proficient with VB Scripting, XML, Unix and SQL programming
• Supports RF Design and Engineering of Los Angeles Market, North and South Texas Markets, Portion of Indiana Market and Chicago Market, task includes but not limited to evaluation of sites pre-selected as part of AT&T LTE network receiving LTE technology, review current network design, proposed and recommends suitable site configuration and any other RF related issues.
• Evaluates Spectrum Border impact and minimize incidental spillage with the neighboring CMA for compliance with the FCC requirement/guidelines. Generate agreement letter with adjacent operators/owners of affected frequencies as a compliance with FCC guidelines.
• Create PICD Package and Design Cluster s as part of Ericsson deliverables to AT&T.
• Developed a software add ins tools to automatically generate KPI’s in Atoll (planning tool) which automatically transfers raw KPI results to an excel spreadsheet, this saves much time and makes the generation of KPI a lot faster and less prone to typo errors.
• Proficient with programming tools such as VB scripting, VBA Macros, SQL programming, Basic Unix and MS Access Database
• SME in Atoll, Asset and Planet planning tools

LTE/UMTS RF Design and Optimization Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed and Engineered Metro Phoenix area LTE Network (pioneer market in proxy design, containing 205 Sites receiving LTE technology).
• Designed and Engineered 384 Chairman’s plan (UMTS Infill) site across Arizona and New Mexico Market as well as optimization of existing network.
• Prepares Trident packages as well as submits CPT of all Arizona and New Mexico Market clusters as part of justification for Site approval process and budget allocation needed for National (HQ) review.
• Proficient with Design Tools such as Atoll, Atoll-ACP, Atoll-CPT, ALTARO ACP, helps out cleaning up AZ and NM Market Atoll project. Create new Traffic Maps for both Voice and Data.
• Analyze network Traffic based on 3T09 data and validate design to adhere Market 3 years forecast.
• Developed Excel VB tool to consolidate bulk Field Data reports and updates an MS Access Database. Advanced Skills in SQL programing.

RF Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Carry out RF Engineering task which include but not limited to: GSM Optimization, Planning and engineering, Design of new site, analyzing network stats/performance KPI, providing recommendations and troubleshooting of network faults. Prepare data fills needed for Market Frequency Re-tune (2G), data fill for radio addition and new sites and execute parameter change (Global) set by the HQ (Standards).
• Developed an Excel VB and MS Access tool that generates daily report showing faults and site offenders that automatically sends out email every morning to all Market Engineers this eventually become an input for daily call meetings that helps easily identify network chronic problems and helps the area engineer rank and prioritize the most problematic sites based on KPI’s.
• Monitors and Consolidate Market new site stats showing before and after KPI’s required for SOAP. Create reporting tools using Macros like VB, SQL query and UNIX to generate reports.
• Good working knowledge on 3G UMTS link budget analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity, drive test data post processing, PN code planning, antenna recommendations as well as pre and post site audit.
• Attended 3G UMTS Optimization conducted by NSN. Analyze live network data during and provides necessary recommendations/solutions.
• Proficient in Confidential equipment tools and equipment such as Confidential OSS (NetAct), Confidential Ultra site and Confidential Flexi BTS family
• Performs RF audit for 3G UMTS sites across the Market.
• Assess and approve site documentation of 3G UMTS (package) submitted by contractors (EXI Parsons/NSN). Evaluates sweep test results and VEDT screenshots for GSM and UMTS 3G and ensures the configuration follows the setting defined in the RFDS. Sends out daily tracker update/s to all personnel involved in UMTS project.
• Attend meetings with other department team POC and contractors POC to coordinate project status/updates. Updates database such as ASSET, Insite and other database on the field data verified/gathered.
• Attended Agilent ACTIX spotlight for UMTS 3G Optimization, analyzed live network data and provide recommendation.
• GSM networks performance backfill, troubleshooting network faults that arise on a day to day basis and optimize the GSM network.
• Proficient in Confidential equipment tools and equipment such as Confidential OSS (NetAct), Confidential Ultra site and Confidential Flexi BTS

UMTS RF Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed site survey packages, assess existing configuration and verify site layout in preparation for new UMTS site requirements such as cabinet location, cable routing (and if additional lines are needed) and antenna location (Scoping).
• Delivered RF Design data sheets with the updated plumbing diagrams consisting current and the additional new UMTS technology Market wide.
• Completed thorough drive test entire Las Vegas Market
• Post processed data, provided root cause analysis to resolve Drops, RLF, Access failures and other RF related issues.

Telecom Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed in-building solution using Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for Saudi Telecom operator. (2G/3G)
• Prepared necessary documentation such as site package, costing and as well as billing of Materials (BOM).
• Surveyed and assess building for cable routing as well as possible optimum equipment location.
• Conducts RF coverage test to verify indoor penetration
• Supervised implementation from start to finish. Turnkey project.
• Attended weekly meeting with client, vendors and contractors regarding project development updates.
• Proficient with TEMS Pocket and Invex 3G Transmitter

Telecom Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Engineer for the deployment of new 3G base stations, manage scheduling and arrange site equipment delivery.
• Site survey and assess existing site in preparation for new UMTS location requirements.
• Supervise actual installation of new 3G Base Stations as well as transport equipment
• Monthly/Quarterly network quality benchmarking of network performance, identify weak areas as well as identify competitors location and provides input to national design team for possible new site location.
• Benchmark in-building coverage, voice quality, SMS and GPRS speed test to establishment frequented by people such as malls, schools, recreation centers, hospital, government & corporate offices to ensure better coverage service than competition.
• First line technical support for BTS Operation, task includes troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and analysis. Devise a plan to schedule preventive maintenance for 50 Base Stations which help decrease site downtime and improve site performance. Execute Ultra-swap activity, site expansion and downgrade as well as BTS cutover. Manage project implementation; end to end prior to site turn-over both civil works and network facilities. Perform site inspection/audit
• Project Engineer; developed a plan to rehabilitate old base station by means of retrofitting and rectifying defects/damages of Civil, Transport and Access facilities caused by deterioration due to wear and tear.
• Surveyed and check location of proposed WIFI base station and revise plan in accordance with availability of necessary requirements such as provision of power source, breaker, equipment rack space, backhaul transmission and mounting pole prior to proceeding installation; this help to resolve issues and smoothen project flow.
• Project Management and Implementation of Wireless Broadband (WIFI/Canopy): From installation, commissioning, integration and testing including preparation of BOQ and materials prior to project kick off. Point of contact in resolving daily issues and escalate problem to avoid bottle necks that arise throughout the project.
• Supervise and perform installation, commissioning, integration and testing WIFI Base Stations (Antennas, 2.4GHz Access points, Outdoor/Indoor Cabling, LAN Switch & Linux Router)
• Performed Installation, commissioning, integration and of Motorola Canopy* Wireless Broadband WIFI System, Point-to-Multipoint application (P2MP) and PTP Backhaul solution (P2P) utilizing 5.7 GHz Access Point (AP) and Subscriber Module (SM) units.
• Performed installation, commissioning, integration and testing of Linux core routers, LAN switches, Digital Distribution Frame (DDF) & multi-pair cables for interconnection to Internet Provider. Test throughput measurements on bandwidth for Subscriber Module Unit/CPE.
• Handled and lead a team for answering customer concerns and complaints in regarding wireless broadband issues. Serve as first line maintenance in troubleshooting of WIFI base stations and Subscriber Module units/CPE. Managed Customer Premise Equipment (CPE): From installation of Subscriber Module (SM) units, configuration and testing prior to hand-over.
• Conducted site inspection/audit and evaluation of existing Transport, Access, Core, Infrastructure and support facilities. Validate site actual plan and issue Provisionary and Final Acceptance Testing of newly installed Transport, Access, Core, Infrastructure and support facilities.
• Project Management: end-to-end delivery of cell sites form civil infrastructure works to network and transport equipment installation, turnkey project.
• Project management of cell sites rehabilitation, responsibility includes evaluation of old sites, prepares job orders and supervised contractor work from start to finish.
• Generated weekly reports for cell site performance gathered from NOC Network Fault Ticket to closely monitor site outages which in turn help expedite and early resolve base station faults
• Administered installation, commissioning, integration, testing and acceptance of GSM Base stations.
• Evaluated contractor’s 100% compliance to approved plans, budget and company standards.