Mahad Igal

 

mahadigal.1@gmail.com  ● 5768 Pinetree West Apt.D, Columbus, OH 43229 ● Mobile (614) 377-3444

My objective is to find a career in the rapidly growing telecommunications industry as a RF Field Engineer where I can maximize my analytical and data collection skills. I plan to maintain the outstanding reputation of the organization to provide reliable, timely, and useful data. My input and experience will be beneficial to guarantee and improve customer satisfaction. Open to relocation.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

 

RF Field EngineerTelnet Inc. – Minneapolis, MN11/2013- 11/2014

 

Key Contributions

 

* Performed drive testing using XCAL software on both 3G and 4G capacities

* Performed E911 testing on 3G towers; waited for site to migrate; completed stationary testing

* Performed sector swap checks on both 3G and 4G (800 & 1900 MHz) towers

* Collected cluster drive data for 3G towers (Long/short calls, EVDO up/download)

* Performed stationary testing on 4G towers on both 800 & 1900 MHz frequencies (DL, UL, RTT, Ping, Handoff)

* Performed optimization drives on both 3G & 4G towers, analyzed data, came up with suggestions to report to RF Engineers

* Completed DAS indoor testing for both 3G & 4G sites, including Minnesota Twins Stadium

*Updated equipment verification forms in timely fashion to supervisors

*Performed optimization drives at specific local addresses with customer complaints, engaged with customers to find problem, worked with RF Engineers to bring solution to issues at hand

*Effectively troubleshoot equipment when testing failed to determine whether there is equipment failure or tower failure

 

Radio Frequency Field EngineerTelecom Technology Services – Minneapolis, MN4/2013-11/2013
 

Key Contributions

* Performed drive testing using TEMS Investigation 14.6 wireless network optimization software.
* Performed individual sector tests, single site verification (SSV), cluster baseline, inter-radio access technology (IRAT) exit routes, inter-frequency hand off (IFHO) exit routes, and cluster re-drives. 
* Analyze and Measure the LTE Parameters like RSRP, RSSI, RSRQ, SINR and CQI Measurement.
* Collect both scanner and UE data (SC, RSCP and Ec/No, RSSI) for all the detected cells.
* Performed Stationary test at the cell sites to check/verify the throughput (DL/UL)
* Perform CSFB testing to verify LTE call success rate and call drop rate, speed test and E911.
* Experienced in using Street Atlas and Microsoft streets and trips tools for the navigation of drives routes.
* Utilized JDSU and NEMO for (MSV) multiple site verification project of downtown Minneapolis, and Saint Paul Minnesota.

 

Field Drive Test Engineer

Avion Systems - Charlotte, NC

8/2012 –04/2013

 

Key Contributions

·   Performed field RF and data measurements using Tems. JDSU and Nemo Software based on drive testing methodology. Drive Test Experience includes; Stationary Tests, for Alpha, Beta, & Gamma. LTE to UMTS testing (IRAT), Reselection, Cluster Drive, and Market Drive Optimization

·   Utilized Xcal for Stationary Tests, E911 calls, and inter-frequency hand-off (IFHO)

Teacher/Tutor

ARECS – Columbus, Ohio

04/2010 – 06/2012

Key Contributions

 

·   Developed and implemented lesson plans prior to teaching a lesson

·   Utilized Center’s guidelines to plan lessons

·   Administered and graded tests and essay papers

·   Conducted group activities

·   Tutored learners when necessary after class

·   Created a solid learning environment while attempting to minimize teacher talk time (TTT)

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting (2012) | The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

 

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

B.S. Accounting and Management Information Systems

Graduation: June 2012, GPA: 3.10/4.00 AMIS GPA: 3.17/4.00

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

* Studied and simulated the OSU bus system to find the optimal number of stops and busses on a given route. Found only two busses were needed when three were used and eliminated the least used stops. (May 2011)

* Course work in: economics, linear and nonlinear optimization, statistical process control, simulation, production systems design, accounting for profit and nonprofit organizations, facilities design, and project management

* Obtained the CELTA teaching certificate from Cambridge University, ELS Seattle Center.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Mac OS, Microsoft Streets and Trips, Tems Investigation 14.6, JDSU, Nemo, XCal