Daniel Ghirmai Abraham

7400 Westchester Drive

Lawrence, IN 46226
danisidi@hotmail.com

danisidi@gmail.com

Cell# 615-305-7037
 

Objective-
System performance/ RF Engineer II/ Drive Test Engineer

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Verizon wireless
TechnoCom Inc
Indianapolis, IN07/07/12 - 1/22/15

System Performance and Optimization of LTE and VoLTE technologies

*         Collect drive test data in support of performance evaluations and build program prioritization

*         Detail monitoring for download and upload LTE coverage

*         Characterize and benchmark RF coverage, data throughput download and upload performance via extensive drive.  test surveys throughout the area

*         Perform ping test, forward and reverse throughput speed verification, verify and monitor PN, DRC, EC/IO, SINR success rates, edit download and PN scanner configurations

*         Optimize Neighbor List using Neighbor List Tool

*         Identifying RF problem areas and then providing solutions and recommendations (Neighbor lists, antenna tilt, power etc…)

*         Supported in collecting and using hourly/daily service measurement data to optimize the network and reduce VoLTE/LTE lost calls and ineffective attempts.

*         Support System Performance and RF Engineers in evaluating and improving areas of poor VoLTE coverage.

*         Troubleshooting and resolving VoLTE complaints and trouble tickets.

*         Creating maps for network optimization and planning. Troubleshoot/resolve PIM and/or VSWR issues within the base station lines and antenna system.

*         Collect drive test data in integrating and optimizing new eNodeB’s and AWS capacity additions into the existing network and stadium DAS networks.

*         Thorough understanding of DAS network

 

Tools: UNIX, Windows, MS Office, Actix, Wind catcher, Wire Shark, Iris View.

Drive test equipment including: Data Pro, Pilot scanners, TEMS Symphony/Discovery, Spectrum analyzers, ZKSam Cell Test, QXDM/QPST, Agilent’s E74XX, E6474A, XCal, XCop, Invex 3G DO collection Software, Grayson, Novatel Merlin V620 EVDO/1X Driver, PCTel Dual channel scanner, streetAtlas
 

 

Telnet Inc

Verizon wireless
North Carolina and South Carolina02-07-10 - 11-21-11
Network Integration of Verizon and F-Alltel

Optimize Voice, EVDO and LTE

 

*         Integration from Alltel market to the Verizon market on both voice and EVDO

*         Detail monitoring for missing neighbors, RSSI, Ec/Io and voice and EVDO coverage

*         Characterize and benchmark RF coverage, data throughput call setup and drop call performance via extensive drive test surveys throughout the area

*         Perform ping test, forward and reverse throughput speed verification, verify and monitor PN, DRC, EC/IO, SINR success rates, edit download and PN scanner configurations

*         Optimize Neighbor List using Neighbor List Tool

*         Identifying RF problem areas and hen providing solutions and recommendations (Neighbor lists, antenna tilt, power etc…)

*         Provide weekly report of the results achieved with the sites I worked on

*         Monitor weekly and monthly BTS data

*         Monitor network dropped call, blocked call, call attempt daily statistics

*         Trend hourly, daily, weekly and monthly data using Real Time Tool

*         Work with Customers to resolve Trouble Tickets Using MARS and Real Time Tool

*         Implement necessary software and hardware changes to improve network performance

*         Provide market wide maps using Mapinfo

*         Post Processing Tools: Wind Catcher

*         Data Collection Tools:  DataPro

 

Glow networks

Dallas, Tx 12/04/07 – 12/21/10

Sprint:

*         Responsible for performing moderately complex RF engineering activities supporting the design, development and optimization of a wireless network.

*         Shakedown and cluster drive using XCal

*         Collecting data using XCal

*         Post process and analyze drive data

*         Create reports/plots deliverables for customer

*         Responsible for 1x carrier migration  to clear EVDO carrier

 

Alltel

US Cellular

*         Responsible for performing moderately complex RF engineering activities supporting the design, development and optimization of a wireless network.

*         Responsible for cluster drive test and analyzing the data

*         Collect data and Analyze data using QXDM

 

Verizon

 

*         Shakedown and cluster drive using XCal

*         Collecting data using XCal

 

Arclight Wireless -

Reston, Va  08/01/07 – 12/01/07

Ericsson

 

*         Responsible for performing moderately complex RF engineering activities supporting the design, development and optimization of a wireless network.

*         Analyzing new data from the server

*         Modify the ranges for AT results

*         Recommend software updates for better result from drive test

*         Work hand in hand with developers with TEMS (TEMS INVESTIGATION, TEMS AUTOMATIC AND TEMS DRIVE TESTER) products in better result in CDMA and EVDO

*         Routine check on software to make sure what the drive test result matches what the software shows

 

Kineticam, Inc

RF Consultant, Boston, Ma 11/28/06 – 02/03/07

SPRINT PCS             (Lucent)

 

*         Responsible for performing moderately complex RF engineering activities supporting the design, development and optimization of a wireless network.

*         Monitoring a mobile call along the drive route to analyze handovers and report any dropped calls

*         Analyses of call statistics including call drops and call set-up failures to optimize the network for better coverage and Rx Power levels in the client’s network.

*         Performing cluster drive test and base line drive for Optimization CDMA data and analyze the data.

*         Hands on experience with troubleshooting missing neighbors, minimizing pilot pollutions, removing coverage holes by combining drive test data with predictions

*         Drive route selection, data collection (using Grayson) and data analysis

 

 

Incode wireless

Alpharetta, Ga 08/01/06 – 11/05/06

Altell              (LUCENT)

 

Post Optimization EVDO Project

*         Responsible for EVDO post-optimization process using wireless pro

*         Analyzing data using wireless pro

*         Recommending changes to the network based on drive test data analysis

*         Preparing a power point presentation for optimization result for the client

*         Creating a baseline report and final report for clients

*         Creating driving routes for the test drive team using map info

*         Train new opt analyzers

 

TELNET, INC. 04/11/2005-6/30/06
RF Consultant, Rockville, MD

SPRINT PCS              (Motorola)

Chicago, IL 05/11/05 – 06/30/06

 

Pre Optimization EVDO Project

*         Responsible for EVDO Pre-optimization process using wincatcher

*         Thorough understanding of EVDO technology.

*         Performing drive test and optimization for sprint pcs using Agilent’s E74XX

*         Plot the drives for client presentation using Wind Catcher

*         Optimizing and troubleshooting hotspots for the network including call drops and handover failures.

*         Recommending changes to the network based on drive test data analysis.

*         Reporting to the client for the overall network recommendations.

*         Setting up the entire software configuration for the drive test

*         Monitoring a mobile call along the drive route to analyze handovers and report any dropped calls

*         Analyses of call statistics including call drops and call set-up failures to optimize the network for better coverage and Rx Power levels in the client’s network.

*         Performing cluster drive test and base line drive for Optimization CDMA data and analyze the data.

*         Hands on experience with troubleshooting missing neighbors, minimizing pilot pollutions, removing coverage holes by combining drive test data with predictions

*         Plotting both drive test data and coverage plot on planet for customer presentation
Attend training programs offered by Telnet Inc. encompassing network design, EVDO Post-Optimization, CDMA drive test data analysis and optimization technique and troubleshooting skills

*         Drive route selection, data collection and analysis using Agilent (HP) and Grayson equipment and software

*         Post Processing Tools: Intro To Actix V4.1, Intro To Wind Catcher, Street Atlas

*         Data Collection Tools: Tems investigationGSM 4.1, Agilent’s E74XX, E6474A, Willtech (Blue Rose)

 

Post Optimization EVDO Project

*         Performing drive test using INVEX 3G for Site-level and Cluster level test

*         Optimization using Wind Catcher

*         Populated and updated daily the site level report with the site related information (i.e. PN, Azimuth, 1X neighbor list data, throughput results etc.)

*         Preparing drive route depending on the cluster size and time constraints

*         Performing cluster drive test and base line drive for EVDO data and analyze the data.

*         Collecting data using a PN SCANNER

*         Organizing teams as project team leader in accomplishing the project

*         Managed the deployment of twelve drive test teams

*         Daily interface with client

*         Worked with customer operation teams

*         Thorough understanding in troubleshooting INVEX 3G

*         Excellent multi-tasking skills. Prioritizes and performs a variety of concurrent tasks with minimal direction.

*         Provides technical support in activities associated with the identification, prioritization and resolution of reported PC problems.

*         Performs general maintenance tasks, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems and peripheral equipment.

*         Performs computer hardware and software installations.

*         Ensures all systems work properly

*         Post Processing Tools: Wind Catcher

*         Data Collection Tools: Invex 3G DO collection Software, Novatel Merlin V620 EVDO/1X Driver, PCTel Dual channel scanner

 

TELNET, INC 04/01/05 – 05/07/05

SPRINT PCS

Austin, TX

 

*         Monitoring a mobile call along the drive route to analyze handovers and report any dropped calls

*         Analyses of call statistics including call drops and call set-up failures to optimize the network for better coverage and Rx Power levels in the client’s network.

*         Performing cluster drive test and base line drive for Optimization CDMA data and analyze the data.

*         Hands on experience with troubleshooting missing neighbors, minimizing pilot pollutions, removing coverage holes by combining drive test data with predictions

*         Drive route selection, data collection (using Grayson) and data analysis

 

Education

*         Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado @ Denver – 2001-04

*         Aircraft Mechanic, Diploma Program @ Emily Griffith – 1999-2001

*         Electronics, more emphasis on Computer @ NECAT – 1998

*         Auto Mechanic, diploma program @ Professional career development center, 2004-05

SKILLS

*         Thorough understanding of cellular technology

*         Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills

*         Windows 98, 00, MS Word, MS Excel,

*         Receivers - Grayson Champ and HP/Viper.

*         Thorough understanding to how INVEX 3G functions