SUMMARY:

• A technically proficient, analytical, versatile and result - oriented Engineer with 7years of professional experience in IT/Telecommunication (VoLTE, LTE, UMTS, EDGE/GPRS/GSM, CDMA/EvDO/1x technologies) and Project Management with emphasis on RF Design, planning, tuning & optimization in both Technical and Leadership positions. Broad operational knowledge and experience of several vendors (Ericsson, Alcatel Lucent, Huawei and Nokia Siemens Network). Excellent organizational and communication skills, outstanding work ethics, and ability to work well in both team oriented and self-directed environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows, Unix/Linux. Programming Languages: C/C++/Python.Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc).Proficient in LaTeX, CorelDraw, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Labview, and GNURadio.Electrical circuit design including PCB and FPGA design experience.

Experience using testing equipment: Power Meter, BER Tester, Spectrum Analyzer, Range Finder, GPS, Tri-pod, Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Frequency generator, etc.

Vendor Expertise: Ericsson: EDGE/UMTS/LTE/VoLTE, Huawei: GSM/EDGE/UMTS/CDMA/EvDO/1x, Nokia Siemens Network: GSM/EDGE, Alcatel Lucent: GSM/EDGE/LTE.

Experience in RF data collection tools: Neptune, TEMS drive test tool, Pilot Pioneer and DataPro.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, McLean, Virginia

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• RF drive-test, post process analysis with TEMS and ACTIX/Spotlight analyser, for cell Coverage and Quality investigation with drive testing tools such as Agilent, TEMS & NEMO (Walk test).
• Preparing drive routes, cluster polygon and analyzing log files to find out problem areas of the network, layer 3 message analysis, sorting out Coverage, Interference, Pilot Pollution, Hand-over problems, Call Drop problems and making recommendations to improve Coverage and other Drive Test related KPIs.
• VoLTE End to End Analysis and constant audit.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization of VoLTE Retainability issues caused by poor coverage, high interference, mobility issues, high Load, HW issues, alarms etc.
• Alarms, UL noise per PRB, RTWP, RSSI, VSWR troubleshooting and resolution.
• LTE KPI Stats monitoring using COPs, Business object and ROP by ROP monitoring using AMOS.
• FCC compliance testing, E911 testing with PSAPs and Line Sweep test using Anritsu Site Master.
• Layer management definition/audit to ensure sites comply with the LM strategy.
• UMTS Neighbor Scrub/Script preparation for SHO, IFHO, IRAT, FEMTOs with Load sharing and coverage relations for new launches.
• Tilt, Neighbor and CPICH power recommendations based on site propagation as appropriate.
• RNC, node-B audit for proper cell definition on nodes, neighbor list fine tuning with the use of WNCS, cell Parameter and Features optimisation for consistency and discrepancy audit checks.
• Cluster drive and individual site shakedown for newly integrated site.
• Layer by layer Data packet analysis using wire shark and PCI Collision analysis.
• Good understanding of LTE features such as Data forwarding at Intra LTE handover, Idle mode behaviour, LTE power control, Link Adaptation, Scheduling, Active Queue Mode, Mobility, ANR, MIMO, Radio connection supervision, Load balancing etc.
• Good understanding of LTE interfaces, Call flow, layer 3 messages, protocols and Architecture. eNB and Cell level parameter audit and neighbor optimization.
• Parameter changes using Moshell/Amos.
• TAC & LAC Audit, S1 link and X2 link audit.
• Diagnosis/Troubleshooting by Cell trace and UETR trace.
• Meeting with Customer from the National team to deliberate on Statistical and Drive test KPIs.

Confidential

Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Physical and Parameter Optimization, KPI Monitoring and Analysis Cell and RNC Level .
• Sites tuning after integration to meet acceptance KPIs criteria and increase Network quality by 30%.
• Neighbour Planning, Network Engineering parameter planning and Optimization.
• Congestion and RET configuration resolution.
• Circuit switch and Packet Switch RAB failure analysis and optimization.
• Multi-Carrier WCDMA planning and Blind HO deployment.
• CSSR, CDR and mobility KPI optimization; Congestion and RET configuration resolution.
• Liaise with clients on Post DT and ATP test/approval based on acceptance criteria.
• Drive Test: Pre and Post Cluster Optimization drive testing CS and PS, Ping Test, SSV etc.
• Drive test log file post Processing Using Actix, Ericsson TEMS and MAPINFO.
• Providing supervision, and supports for Engineers by utilizing researched learning materials, resources and technical methods to improve the instructional environment.
• Managed customers/subscribers complaint and reduced resolution time by 40%.
• Perform trace and analysis on issue site using Web LMT.
• Detailed Technical Site Survey.

Confidential

Associate RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Physical Optimization.
• Pre and Post cluster drive test (GSM, CDMA, EvDO, WCDMA and LTE Technology).
• New Site Verification/Cell Shakedown drive test.
• EVDO, 1x, HTTP and FTP, Competitive Network Benchmarking drive test.
• Drive test log file post Processing Using Pilot Pioneer, Actix, Ericsson TEMS and MAPINFO.

Confidential

Network Support Engineer (Intern)

Responsibilities:

• Networking via network cables, optic fiber and wireless network.
• Installation and maintenance of Private Automatic Box Exchange (PABX).
• Routing and Switching with great hands on experience, LAN and WAN technologies.
• Supporting both Network and Security infrastructure on campus environment, involving devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and wireless access points.
• Maintenance of network equipment and Networking via network cables, optic fiber and wireless network.