Use SAM to implement Idle mode, connected mode and MIMO improvement parameters

KPI Monitoring using NCV, NPO, SPO, Neighbor and IFHO script implementation using Tracend

Specialized in Radio Network Design and Creating Coverage solutions, Wave propagation and optimization

Performance management with help of system KpI reports, Parameter definition, create coverage solutions

Analyze drive data on eDAT, make sure KPIs are passing and submit cluster acceptance reports to customer

Launch clusters, Monitor traffic using performance tools, Implement parameters to improve performance

Pre-Launch Optimization of TEMS 10.0.1 data on Actix one, Layer 3 Message analysis of voice and data call

Used Asset for RF Design and Implementation, Verify Electrical Tilt for RF Antennas, LTE Design Certified

Installation and troubleshooting of Base Stations, MW links and their corrective/preventive maintenance

Create Trouble ticket for base stations and RF issues and take follow to verify fixes, Test case Automation

Worked with OMCR to clear the Alarms on high outage sites, Managed On Call teams for BSS Operations

Create Test plans for Mobile Devices, GPS signaling, regression/throughput/Sanity testing, Create CQ

Excellent Analysis and troubleshooting skills, Independent thinker & excellent team player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sprint (TWS), PA Nov`14-Present
RF Consultant, Optimization Engineer
Responsibilities:-
Worked aggressively on Root Metrics preparation, I owned Allentown Market. 2nd Position Overall

Monitor Traffic on Sites assigned to me, keep track of TT and ongoing parameter trials on my sites

Implement Updates and changes using SAM B and Procomm during the maintenance window

Troubleshoot sites having high CFR, CDR and eCSFB issues. Implement appropriate changes to resolution

Review current drive test summary data from EDT program each week, to look for issues that need to be addressed for Voice/LTE network ahead of RM drives

Check both FDD to TDD and TDD to FDD settings to ensure Time on Band B41

Check 2CA parameter settings for D1 (STA) and D2 (All OEM) for proper 2CA configuration

Resolve issues such as Missing NBRs and PCI conflicts identified during EDT testing

Perform X2 link audits to ensure minimal traffic on S1 – look for any disabled X2 links

Ensure any software deployments or retune activities are frozen during the RM drive testing schedule

Implement and/or verify that OEM-specific High Capacity settings have been implemented for all necessary Public Venue and Special Event sites

KPI monitoring for all three bands (FDD and TDD), Make sure Top offenders are taken care of either by TT or SAM B alarm resolution

Setting up automatic paging through tools such as CellApps/SNAP, so market teams are in touch with notifications during the Root Metrics drive test period and can react faster to any issues that may occur

Alcatel-Lucent, NY Oct`13-Nov`14
RF Consultant, Optimization Engineer
Responsibilities:-
Set LTE Iter-Freq Idle mode key parameters, priorities band selection according to customer requirement

Use SAM to implement Idle mode parameters such as qRxLevMin, qRxLevMinOffset, sIntraSearch etc.

Implement connected mode parameters such as Qserv to balance traffic between 1900 and 800MHz

KPI Monitoring using NCV, NPO, SPO, Neighbor and IFHO script implementation using Tracend

Compare pre and post optimization stats, run parameter audit to make sure that market goals are met

Part of CDMA and LTE 800 MHz team, Plan site forecast in accordance to new sites on air and launch clusters

Implement IFHO definitions, make sure IFHO neighbors are added, Launch sites after IFHO implementation

Monitor performance stats next day of site launch, track e911 testing to get it done before site launch

Make drive routes for Super clusters, make sure sites are alarm free and appropriate tilts are implemented

Coordinate with drive team to drive clusters in timely manner to meat market deadlines and quarterly goals

Process and Analyze Drive data on eDAT, Check KPIs, issues such as Access Failures, Drop calls, sector swap

Submit cluster acceptance report, recommend changes to improve 800 MHz dominance and low Ec/Io

Optimize issues causing drop calls such as neighbor list, E-tilts, Tx/Rx Propagation delays and pilot pollution

After Customer acceptance launch the cluster, implement IFHO, GSRM, DBSR and CGSA translations

Monitor traffic and cluster performance after the cluster launch, study parameters to improve performance

Alcatel-Lucent, NY Dec`12-Oct`13
RF Consultant, Radio Network Design Engineer
Responsibilities:-
Creating Network Design Plans for Better coverage footprint and wave propagation.

Solve Design problems by cutting cost and changing plumbing scenarios, Conduct war room meetings

Make sure that the modernization in the network meets the zoning and FCC requirement.

Conduct site surveys and visits to make sure that site design and public safety standards are met

Implementation of appropriate antenna models and equipment plans, choosing appropriate layouts

Audit the Market after the sites are launched, make sure all design goals were met including RFDS and actual Antenna model match, proper antenna spacing on sites and proper installations of RRHs

Ericsson, TX Jul`12-Nov`12
RF Consultant, Optimization Engineer
Responsibilities:-
Supporting Ericsson with AT&T's UMTS Pre Launch Optimization for multiple markets rolling out their 1st, 2nd or 3rd Carrier Frequencies. The goal is to make AT&T's markets go green on their KPI's.

Extensive Optimization using Actix Spotlight tool to analyze layer 3 messages for multiple problems such as IRAT drops/ HO/ IFHO problems, Synchronization problems, and many others. Troubleshooting swapped sectors, pilot pollution, missing neighbors, SC collisions etc.

Analyzing HSDPA and HSUPA IRat events for time delays and drops. Recommending neighbors, addditions/delitions, antenna tilts and parameter changes

Monitoring hardware alarms making sure they are fully functional before the cluster launch

Detailed Power Point presentation with all cluster optimization activities is submitted to Manager

Samsung, NJ Feb`12-Jul`12
RF and positioning Engineer
Responsibilities:-
Create Test cases, Perform test and create CQ for each Issue, Report clear defects

Push in new binaries in the devices using Odin3, Apply appropriate settings before test

AP/CP logs-ADB command shell, QXDM, Ram dumps, TCP Dumps, RIL Logs, Silent Logs

Capture logs using ETS and XCAL and perform regression test to produce issues,

Capture GPS logs and Silent logs then plot them on Google earth to know if the UE lost GPS signal

Throughput testing, sanity testing, regression testing, KPI Testing, Live network Testing

QPST/QXDM/QCAT, QMICM, XCAL, RDX, Agilent 8690, Angry GPS

T-Mobile Jan` 11 - Feb`12
RF Engineer
Project Description:-
The project focused on the Deployment of the T-Mobile 3G network and second carrier for 3G in the State of Connecticut.
Responsibilities:-
Optimization using Actixone tool to analyze IRAT drops and HO Problems, IFHO problems, Synchronization

Balance traffic load between three carrier frequencies, implement carrier priorities and Directed retry

Troubleshooting swapped sectors, pilot pollution, missing neighbors, SC collision etc.

Recommending neighbor additions/deletions, antenna tilts and parameter changes

Monitoring hardware alarms and T1 issues on sites making sure they are fully functional before cluster launch

Optimize UMTS Network looking at retain ability, Accessibility, Mobility and Quality reports

Create and finalize the RF analysis and Antenna configuration for the new site, Checking the EIRP for the new installed antennas

Perform Initial Tuning Optimization on 3G/2G Site Launched, Network Parameter Optimization

Pre-Launch Optimization of TEMS 10.0.1 data on Actix one, Layer 3 Message analysis of voice and data call

Analyze Drive test data for the clusters done correctly and going through with Layer3 messages

RF coverage optimization using antenna tilt and azimuth fine tuning for optimal coverage overlap and reduction of Pilot Pollution by Ec/No and RSCP improvements

Troubleshooting problems like missing neighbors, coverage holes, pilot pollution areas etc.

Identified Blocked calls, Dropped calls, Delay/Throughput for UE Tuning

Worked on call setup rate, dropped calls, handover success rate, and throughput

Parameter recommendation for achieving proper traffic distribution

Neighbor optimization for Intra Frequency, Inter frequency and IRAT handover, Soft and Softer Handovers

Taking appropriate action on Daily Basic KPI reports and Erlangs and trouble reports

Clear Wire, NJ Mar `10 - Dec` 2010
Assistant RF Engineer
Responsibilities: -
Drive testing using WiMAX specialization tools and basic WiMAX call setup

perform data collection and functionality testing, Perform PING Testing to check Server

Coordinate with RF Engineers to optimize network, Perform on Call testing on customer complaints

reduce network drop calls, reduce interference levels, blockage and HO failures

Utilizing drive test equipment, spectrum analyzer and RF planning and optimization tools

Identify needs and plan for RF engineering technical trainings

Define and implement processes and procedures for RF engineering tasks

Perform VOIP testing, Network entry, Ping and throughput performance testing

Use X-Cal to perform auto call/ Data Collection, different drive scenarios, UDL

Ufone GSM, Asia Pacific Region Dec`08 - Dec`09 BSS Engineer

Responsibilities: -
Install appropriate polarized Microwave links for the BTS sites in accordance to the environmental conditions(clutter), and made sure that we have good RSL level and the Tx freq is according to the design

Cleared transmission alarms from Base transceiver Station sites which resulted in improved BSS efficiency

Carried out drive tests with RF Team, Figured out problems and improved signal strength of Cells.

Swapped Siemens Base transceiver Station racks with new Huawei BTS racks, Performed in little time span to ensure maximum network availability

Fault & Alarm management of Cell sites, Installation of RF Antennas/duplexers and feeder cables

Shifting E1 circuits from MSC A to MSC B, Patching on Krone, connecting E1s for other operators

Worked with OMCR to reduce number of Alarms on high outage sites, performed call quality test for BSCs

Budget and Cost Center Management for BSS, Installed Intelligent modules to save energy

commissioning of new installed sites Used Site Meter/Interference Analyzer and measure VSWR, Feeder cable fault analysis Monitoring hardware alarms and E1 issues

Carried out More than 150 preventive Maintenance test on Cell Sites and Resolved Issues that resulted in Network Outage, Installed Hybrid Links for MWs to Improve RSL Level

EDUCATION: -
BS Telecommunication Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan xxx-xxx-xxxx
MS Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave, NYU-Poly, NYC xxx-xxx-xxxx
Software Proficiency: -
eDAT, Planet, NCV, SPO, NPO, Transcend, WPS, Actix one, Homer/Insight, ASSET, MapInfo, Homer/InsightTEMS, CPT, WINOT, XCAL, map Info, Planet, Google Earth, ETS, ADB commands, QXDM, ETS, Odin3, Central Quest, MATLAB, EWB