Rachid Ismaili 

ra.ismai@gmail.com 

US Citizen 

 

Objective 

 

Seeking a challenging engineering position where I can utilize my experience, skills and knowledge to the development of the company. 

 

Skills 

 

·                     Extended working experience in VoLTE, LTE, UMTS, GSM, CDMA, and WiMax . 

·                     Skilled in voice and data collection testing procedure and performance indicators using Datum and Nomad testing tools, QXDM Prof, EVDO, Agilent, HSDPA, HSUPA, HP Quality Center , and X-Cal.

·                     TEMS Investigation, TEMS Route Analysis, Actix Analyzer, Actix Spotlight, WindCatcher Plus, and XCal. 

·                     System configuration and Kit set up of UMTS, GSM, CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, EVDO, LTE, and WiMax. 

·                     Mapping tools (MapInfo 9.0, Street Atlas, Google earth, MS Streets & Trips 2010).  

·                     Experienced in baseline and post processing data collection.

·                     Experienced in testing applications for desktop and mobile wireless devices including installation and upgrade testing.

·                     Experience with MS Project, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HP Quality Center.

·                     Able to demonstrate proven problem solving and advance troubleshooting skills.

·                     Capability to demonstrate strong analytic, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

 

Professional Experience 

 

Artech Information Systems LLC, South Fields, MIJuly 2012– Present 

Position: Data Collection & Device Test Engineer 

Client: AT&T Mobility Services

 

·                     Worked on NDA Projects.

·                     Experience in mobile drive test tools and processes.(Datum, NOMAD, TEMS, QXDM)

·                     Skilled in FOTA, NSET, FEMTO and various tools for firmware upgrades.

·                     Experienced in driving benchmark test, generating reports, and documenting results.

·                     Experienced in PC computer operation, Windows OS, driver installs and troubleshooting.  

·                     Knowledge in VoLTE, LTE, and TCP/IP networking.

·                     Worked on Android, Windows and IOS operating system.

·                     Assisted Local Engineers and development team in developing a quality components and systems.

·                     Experienced in Flashing and updating all Operating base devices.

·                     Experienced in troubleshooting capabilities, analysis and problem solving knowledge.

·                     Worked closely with the documentation team to insure test methods and procedures as well as generated reports are documented in a systematic manner. 

 

 

 

 

Engineering Network International Inc. - Michigan January 2011– April 2012 

Position: Engineer 

Client: Alcatel-Lucent Technology 

·                     Performed LTE testing  for new integrated cell sites ( stationary, mobility throughput, and handover testing)

·                     Worked closely with System Performance Engineers to resolve customer complaints by performing specific data collection measurement.

·                     Performed verification and live drive testing of E-911 tests and documented results. 

·                     Performed maintenance and troubleshooting of the system tool and documented test results. 

·                     Checked neighbor List/ Parameter changes based on Mapped plots. 

·                     Created and plotted route maps for drive testing using Street Atlas. 

·                     Generated reports and formatted data for System Performance Engineers. 

·                     Attending customer complain to resolve coverage and low data throughput issues.

·                     Conduct pre-launch and post launch drives and perform troubleshooting on the test kit.  

·                     Carry out Single Site Verification (SSV) for single cell testing, Cluster drives for UMTS, IFHO drives to handovers (between UMTS 1900 and UMTS 850) and IRAT (between GSM and 3G) drives to test for the WCDMA coverage for Ericsson and ATT. 

 

Sublime Wireless – South Florida Market                                                        May 2008 – December 2010

Position: Data Collection Engineer 

Client: Clear Wire/Sprint

 

·                     Performed X-Cal kit configuration according to engineer parameters. 

·                     Executed cluster drives and re-drives tests, stationary tests and speed tests. 

·                     Successfully executed Acceptance Test Performance (ATP) drive test, monitored handovers, and Speed test for base stations and customer locations and documented test results. 

·                     Performed Data collection for Sprint Nextel on CDMA network. 

·                     Verified the diversity and the main branch for the new site on air. 

·                     Checked for poor coverage and cell interference. 

·                     Verify for overshooting sectors and recommending electoral down-tilt. 

·                     Performed maintenance and troubleshooting for Xcal and WiTT and documented test results. 

·                     Analyzed and recommended neighbor List/ Parameter changes based on MapInfo plots. 

·                     Performed calibration, verification and live drive testing of E-911 service for Sprint in Miami market using MapInfo for plotting sites and drive test routes and Microsoft Streets & Trips for navigation. 

·                     Supported cluster design and neighbor list updating based on handoff matrix and drive test data. 

·                     Created drive maps, drove clusters, and processed and formatted data to be ready for Optimization. 

 

Drive Test Engineer - Las Vegas Market 

 

·                     Successfully executed ATP drive test, System test, and Speed test for base stations and customer locations and documented test results. 

·                     Performed Sector augment test and documented test results. 

·                     Performed Re-home Site Testing and verifications from Seattle to Los Angeles for Clearwire and Sprint and documented test results. 

·                     Supported RF Engineering Team in RF troubleshooting and optimization, and hardware and software defects.  

·                     Analyzed and recommended neighbor List/ Parameter changes based on MapInfo plots. 

·                     Attending customer complain to resolve coverage and low data throughput issues 

·                     Performed calibration, verification and live drive testing of E-911 service for Sprint in Las Vegas market using MapInfo for plotting sites and drive test routes and Microsoft Streets & Trips for navigation. 

 

Drive Tester - Atlanta Market 

 

·                     Preformed Data collection using X-Cal and data post processing using X-Cap. 

·                     Executed drive test and performed various diagnostic tests to help engineers determine possible problem including voice and data testing procedure. 

·                     Performed extensive drive test while taking into account RSSI, CINR, Power, and benchmarking the performance against the simulated coverage plots. 

·                     Performed network audits for Regional Marketing Research along with other operators using Agilent Nitro drive testing tools. 

 

 

Accenture –Michigan January 2006- March 2008 

Desktop Support  

 

·                     Executed Symantec Ghost to backup replaced PCs and to put the new image on new PCs.  

·                     Performed back up of data and ran scripts to save settings for data recovery and applications installation. 

·                     Sat up new desktops and laptops for new users and maintained inventory of user’s workstations and peripherals. 

·                     Compiled data on MS Excel for importation into Lotus Notes. 

·                     Used PC Duo data, remote desktop connection and other methods to correct large data. 

·                     Repaired and troubleshot problems encountered using microcomputer software. 

·                     Updated and Upgraded software for desktops and Laptops. 

·                     Configured and installed software, networking devices, printer, internal modems and other peripheral. 

·                     Experience with Windows NT/2000/XP. 

 

Education

 

B.S in Computer SystemsWestern Michigan University