SUMMARY:

• 15+ years of experience in GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, UMTS (WCDMA) & LTE RF Network Design & Optimization on Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential, Confidential & Confidential systems.
• I am an RF Design and Network Optimization engineer for Wireless Telecommunications Industries with expertise in RF Network Design, Frequency Planning, Capacity Planning, Traffic Analysis, Post/Pre launch optimization, Coverage analysis, CW modulations, Testing/Performance analysis, Equipment provisioning, and Project management from ground up to system integration.
• I have good experience in setting up process flows, laying down guidelines and coordinating among the same or between different teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Asset, Actix, ACP, Wizard, MapInfo, Planet, Atoll, TEMS, Siterra, Confidential OSS.
• BTS Site Manager, T - PIM, True Call, Pier, One Console, Element, SON,
• HP Agilent, Confidential RFO.
• MapBasic, Visual Basic, Visual Basic Application (Macros), SQL,
• Google Earth, Delorme TOPO, Airspace.
• Cluster Optimization on ACTIX
• Marconi Planet EV 3.3 with WiMAX module
• ACP/ Asset 3G Propagation Tool for UMTS design
• HP Agilent E74xx Drive Measurement Tool
• Optimi Wizard Planning Tool
• TEMS Investigation drive testing and post processing tool.
• ACTIX Analyzer/ ActixOne post processing tool
• Proficient in MapInfo and MapBasic language, Delorme TOPO 6.0, Google Earth.
• Worked on Forsk Atoll Cell Planning Tool and Siterra.
• Have SSV experience using TEMS
• Proficient in Confidential tools namely T-PIM, Element, BTS site manager, Pier1.
• Foresight platform and Netvelocity for collecting drive data.
• Familiar with UMTS & IEEE 802.16 standards for WiMAX radio access networks.
• Confidential OSS, Data Warehouse (NDW), Traffica, and Net Doctor
• Confidential RMS, Confidential RFO performance measuring tools.
• OS Platform - Windows 95/2000/XP/NT 4.0/ VISTA/10.0 Linux/UNIX
• Proficient in database management such as MS Access and Oracle.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Visual Basic, Visual Basic Application, PERL, and SQL.
• MS Project, MS Power Point, MS Office, MS Visio.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, time management, documentation and communication skills. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills as well.
• Successfully worked as part of cohesive teams in projects, striving towards common goals.
• Received “Shining Star” award from LCC and “Best Site Design”.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Senior RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked on a project where in context to hotspot optimization and network performance improvement, Tech Mahindra intended to showcase its capability in automating the entire process right from identification of problem to resolution including pre post analysis using its Foresight platform (A tool to automate the optimization process). In this proof of concept the main focus was given to platform strength and showcase its capability to reduce the time it takes for optimization. Foresight platform generated report which contained optimization suggestions,
• Co - ordinated with T- Mobile engineering team to collect various data sets, for example CM data (OSS dump), FM data, PM data (KPI’s), Asset bin data, Call Trace (True Call) data, Drive test data. Innoeye tool Netvelocity was also used to collect real time drive data.
• Co-ordinated with Innoeye team whose tool Foresight was used to automate the optimization process. Data collected from Confidential team was ingested into the Foresight tool and output data was represented in visual as well as report format.
• The trial was conducted to showcase the following:
• Scope for Hotspot Optimization for DL SINR included: Foresight is an automation platform which consumes data from multiple network elements and perform optimization Consuming data dump OSS, Call Trace, Measured data, Planned data, Asset Data. Creation of Smart network Layer (Combination of Measured, Planned and crowed sourced data). Identification of weak DL SINR zone. Automatic detection of causes of weak SINR. Weak SINR Polygon Generation. Automated recommendation report by Foresight. Optimization (Parameter changes will be done manually in Trial). Post Optimization Drive if crowd source data not available. Pre-Post Comparison report.
• Scope for Hotspot Optimization for UL SINR included: Consumption of CM, PM, FM, Call trace, Link budget, PCMD and Crowd source data. Identification of weak UL SINR cell sites. Identification of Parameters needs to be changed. Publish changes in a report from Foresight. Execute parameters changes on eNodeB manually. Post change Consumption of CM, PM, FM, Call trace, Link budget, PCMD and Crowd source data for a week. Foresight to Publish a pre-post comparison report.
• Worked on providing a detailed report of the trial which included following:

Senior RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Create new search rings for coverage and capacity sites.
• Co-ordinating with site acquisition and real estate teams for best candidate selection.
• Design validation and approval of LTE and UMTS sites using planning tools like ATOLL & ACP to meet RSRP, Dominance, RSRQ and SINR KPI’s and to maximize the throughput.
• Worked as LTE Design Engineer directly with Confidential equipment using Frequency & capacity planning & designing tools such as ATOLL, MAPINFO and ACCO (ACP-Automatic Cell Planning tool), utilizing link budget analysis in design criteria including coverage and traffic analysis. Designed the cellular network 900 & 1800 Wireless Carriers and Public Safety Radio networks.
• Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference or pilot pollution. Strong skills in analyzing layer 3 messaging for LTE.
• Execute predictions Studies for RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, throughputs. Performing Link budget and performance prediction and Analyzing Existing network for Interference (RSSI, SNR, Fade margin, Rain Attenuation, Carrier to interference (C/I) and path loss Etc.) and RF related issues & analysis of measured data, in order to modify network design and enhance performance.
• Perform RF propagation studies to design system coverage, develop equipment lists for the system design Performed network wide frequency planning and implementation and create and update Radio Frequency Design Sheets (RFDS).
• Analysis of cluster drives and providing solutions for drop cases, LTE Accessibility, LTE Retain ability and Throughput issues.
• Worked on launching a new LTE network of 500 sites with 1.4 MHz on 1800 band. Network performance was improved by resolving all hardware issues as interferences, cross feeders and main diversity issues before the soft launch.
• Worked closely with vendor in defining and validating handover strategy between 2G/3G/4G and cell selection. Worked with the RF team in troubleshooting for low CINR, RSRQ and low throughput. We implemented MIMO 2X2, CSFB and ECSFB. Improved the network beyond the performance expectations by using Scanners to detect PCIs with low CINR.
• Analyzed drive test data on Actix for troubleshooting RSRP, SINR, Access failures, VoLTE drops and throughput issues.
• Improved key KPIs such as RACH failures, RRC failures, VoLTE drops, X2 HO failures, S1 HO failures.
• Used BTS Site Manager for radio configuration, MHAs, RETs changes, recommissioning of sites.
• Proficient with CM Editor, CM Manager, Network monitoring & SON tools.
• Performing LTE Pre launch and post launch network optimization for Confidential different markets including drive analysis, neighbor relation, tilt and parameter optimization, GNG report generation.

Senior RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization of AT&T overlay network for entire Cleveland area.
• Executed Frequency Plan for the AT&T sites (250+) for the entire Cleveland area.
• Generate RF Coverage plots, Carry out area and site surveys to identify RF equipment location and antenna orientation. Search area map generation, drive-test data post processing, preparation of design and/or performance review maps and materials, etc. Perform site candidate evaluation. Verify RF related site engineering drawings.
• Perform link budget, design criteria and traffic analysis. Worked as RF Design and Network Optimization engineer for AT&T. Showed expertise in RF Network Design, Frequency Planning, Capacity Planning, Traffic Analysis, Post/Pre launch optimization, Coverage analysis, CW modulations, Testing/Performance analysis, Equipment provisioning, and Project management from ground up to system integration.
• Worked with other RF design engineers to understand the RF design, KPIs, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration for UMTS as well as GSM.
• Ensure data integrity of various morphology/topography databases & trackers. Generate RF engineering related reports in Excel, Access, SQL as required.
• Develops and makes recommendations regarding engineering design, development, and technical problem solving.
• Was Responsible for supporting the sales organization and addressing customer affecting issues. Worked on tickets opened by other teams.

Senior RF UMTS Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the launch of AT&T’s 3G UMTS network for PNW markets
• Responsible for optimization support for Washington and Oregon for network preparedness prior to commercial launch of UMTS 850 Overlay network.
• Analyzed UMTS RSCP, Ec/N0, Pilot Pollution, Too many servers plots to check for overshooting sectors, worst as well as chronic offenders using ACTIX Spotlight.
• Recommended changes in OMC parameters, CPICH power, antenna uptilts & downtilts, antenna orientation, radiation centers. Recommended new sites required.
• Generated daily reports for top offenders & alarms.
• Scope of work included running scripts for adding/ removing neighbors, locking/ unlocking sites & alarm clearing.
• Worked on tilt analysis & event analysis power point presentations to justify tilt and parameter changes.
• Coordinated with drive testers for cluster drives and problem area drives. Troubleshoot problem spots. Create drive routes.
• Developed excel and access macros to reduce time consuming tasks.
• Maintained and updated Access databases and Excel trackers resulting in smooth process flows.

Senior RF UMTS Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in the launch of AT&T’s 3G UMTS network for Rocky Mountain markets
• Responsible for optimization support of Salt Lake City and Colorado markets for network preparedness prior to commercial launch of UMTS 850 Overlay network (around 500 sites).
• Analyzed UMTS RSCP, Ec/N0, Pilot Pollution, Too many servers plots to check for overshooting sectors, worst as well as chronic offenders using ACTIX Spotlight.
• Recommend changes in OMC parameters, CPICH power, antenna uptilts & downtilts, antenna orientation, radiation centers. Recommended new sites required.
• Generate daily reports for top offenders & alarms.
• Scope of work included running scripts for adding/ removing neighbors, locking/ unlocking sites & alarm clearing.
• Worked on tilt analysis & event analysis power point presentations to justify tilt and parameter changes.
• Coordinated with drive testers for cluster drives and problem area drives. Troubleshoot problem spots. Create drive routes.
• Developed excel and access macros to reduce time consuming tasks.
• Maintained and updated Access databases and Excel trackers resulting in smooth process flows.

Senior RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• RF Design & Optimization for Cingular Network in Boston Metropolitan area
• Design - Identify Search Areas, Issue Search Rings, Candidate Evaluation, Site Visits, Link Budget Analysis, Prepare Engineering Work Orders as well as Plumbing and H/w Configurator Diagrams
• Design In-Building Sites - Finalize design for Fiber-optic and Coax Indoor Distributed Antenna Systems
• Provide RF support to Construction & Site Acquisition with various design issues
• Provide RF support in zoning hearings and planning board design reviews
• Optimize Existing Sites - Suggest parameter changes with respect to ERP, tilts, antennas, azimuths, radiation centers to performance engineers
• Identify existing GSM and TDMA sites to be decommissioned and measure the impact on the network
• Troubleshoot new sites
• Work on the Integration process of the AWS & Cingular Sites

Senior RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization of Sprint WIiMAX overlay network for entire New England area.
• Interface with customers and vendors on equipment selection. Work as a cross-functional engineer between various iDEN/ CDMA teams, Site Development group and RP&L team.
• Generate RF Coverage plots, RF model tuning, search ring generation and site selection. Generate EBTS sheets to facilitate overlay of WiMAX sites on existing iDEN/ CDMA sites.
• Carry out area and site surveys to identify RF equipment location and antenna orientation. Search area map generation, drive-test data post processing, preparation of design and/or performance review maps and materials, etc. Perform site candidate evaluation. Verify RF related site engineering drawings.
• Perform link budget, design criteria and traffic analysis.
• Support leasing/zoning teams as subject expert at zoning hearings.
• Ensure data integrity of various morphology/topography databases & trackers. Generate RF engineering related reports in Excel, Access, SQL as required.
• Develops and makes recommendations regarding engineering design, development, and technical problem solving.
• Train RF engineers as required.

RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform Field Integration test (FIT) for Motorola MGX2 hardware integration
• Performed Baseline & Regression testing.
• Achieve goal of the MGX2 h/w configuration testing which was to verify no-harm is introduced in the n/w and that the new piece of h/w is operating as advertised by the vendor.
• Monitor before and after performance statistics.
• Perform proper database provisioning.
• Coordinate with vendor and National RF regarding test procedure and exit criteria.
• Setup drive test equipment.
• Review and analyze drive test results
• Evaluate market performance for before and after changes.
• Generate daily reports based on MGX2 logs throughout the testing.
• Coordinate with drive testers.

RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• RF Design & Optimization for Cingular Network in Boston Metropolitan area
• Design - Identify Search Areas, Issue Search Rings, Candidate Evaluation, Site Visits, Link Budget Analysis, Prepare Engineering Work Orders (RFDS) as well as Plumbing and H/w Configurator Diagrams
• Design In-Building Sites - Finalize design for Fiber-optic and Coax Indoor Distributed Antenna Systems
• Provide RF support to Construction & Site Acquisition with various design issues
• Provide RF support in zoning hearings and planning board design reviews
• Optimize Existing Sites - Suggest parameter changes with respect to ERP, tilts, antennas, azimuths, radiation centers to performance engineers
• Identify existing GSM and TDMA sites to be decommissioned and measure the impact on the network
• Worked on UMTS integration with GSM sites.
• Troubleshoot new sites
• Work on the Integration process of the AWS & Cingular Sites
• Supervised DAS installation of Boston subway (MBTA) & Boston Logan Airport.
• Worked on Pico/ Small Cells - deployment, installation, commissioning and configuration.

RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performance Analysis and Optimization of AWS B-i-C Network
• Accessibility, Retainability and Quality level analysis
• Drive testing using TEMS 4.0.3 - data collection, post processing and analysis
• Problem finding and deriving short-term and long-term solutions for the interference and coverage problems in the network
• Changes in parameters like antenna height, antenna gain, ERP level, Orientation, placement of COW or Repeater or Micro-site, need for new sites were suggested and implemented

RF Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Preliminary Design of Manchester/Nashua region of New Hampshire State
• Wizard tool was used to meet the objective to design a network covering all the main highways, colleges, prep schools and Manchester, Nashua and Concord Downtowns
• Job involved creation of site database, calculations of Eirp (power values), suggesting antenna types and suggesting the frequency plan
• Also handled RF evaluation of site candidates based on coverage, surrounding environment and continuity of coverage with adjacent cell sites

Confidential, Englewood, CO

RF Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• CW Drive Testing and Optimization of Sprint network using dnplanner, MapInfo and Grayson WMS software tools
• CW drive testing was performed using Grayson GMT-20 transmitter and data collection using WMS software. Post processing, Analysis, Candidate evaluation and Model tuning was part of the job.

RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Cingular OMC and NOC. Radio Commander BR 6.0 (Step-up from OMC-B) tool
• Alarm Monitoring, Reporting and Fault Clearance were performed for over 1000 sites covering the states of Kentucky and Tennessee
• Attending calls, executing UNIX scripts, editing scripts, providing necessary feedback, creation, deletion, modification and performing test of/on various BTS/BSC modules (CU’s, LMU’s, DUVSWR’s, FANs etc.)
• Monitor alarms, add them to daily report, acknowledge added alarms, open/close trouble-tickets with Cingular, inform Field Service Engineers about service-affecting alarms and then getting the feedback on them
• IMSI tracing and ASCII to Binary / Binary to ASCII conversion was also performed as per the requests of field engineers

RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Rollout project, Confidential network of over 600 sites in cities of Cleveland and Columbus using Confidential base station BTS 240XL
• System release BR 6.02 software was implemented using LMT v 263-1-06-02 for commissioning and testing purpose of BTS 240XL
• Complete BTS Installation - Rack grounding, laying alarm cables, laying T-1s (PCM 24) for modulation, laying co-siting cables between already existing TDMA equipment and newly installed GSM BTS
• Commissioning involved loading, activation and testing of modules into the BTS, Executing Scripts, IDF (inventory) file preparation, LAPDLE signaling, performance testing, testing the alarms. Integrating the system with BSC was also executed. Modules replacement (CUs etc.), trouble shooting, fault clearance was also handled

Confidential, Dayton / Toledo. OH

RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and Optimization using HP Agilent E74xx and RFO
• Checking and verifying clockwise and anti-clockwise handoffs, call originations, call setup. Call terminations, long call and short calls for hand-offs, access failures and dropped calls, softer, soft-hand off and hard hand offs or RTD (round trip delay) between F1 and F2. Tadd, Tdrop, Tcomp, verification of existing network parameters. Creating *.mbl files from HP Agilent tool and processing raw data on Confidential RF Optimizer
• Analysis of data, pn data, system map, call statistics, detail map view, messages, grid view
• Checking RSSI, EC/IO, Sectors per use, Transmit power, Transmit Gain Adjust, analyzing data for handoffs, call drops, access failures, hard handoffs, excess sectors usages, channel element usages
• Frame error rate and comparing drive test results with the designed network on PLANET.
• Successfully completed the CDMA a design for Cricket Communications on PlaNet 2.8. Creation of site database, calculations of EiRP (power values), suggesting antenna types, gain control

RF Design & Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Integration of RBS Indoor/Outdoor cell sites with BCE/BCF2000/STF 2000
• Planning and Deployment of GSM 900 system for Haryana State in India
• Work involved has been the design on Planet’s based on the analysis and tuning of the Link Budget
• Release of Search Rings and Site Identification
• Optimization of Cell sites with TEMS, test drives and network analysis reports
• Analysis of network performance on Metrica, carrier utility, congestion, Call drops. New site surveys, leasing of sites, frequency planning
• Site Acquisition Site selection in coordination with civil engineers, legal officers, site engineers
• Managing cell candidate records, maintaining database such as street address, building type, rooftop, ground base, site survey
• Coordinating with civil engineers for soil testing, tower installations, power room Installations Site finalizing with landlord, sign agreement for ten years lease period