Burhan Akhtar

1001 W. Stevens Ave # 207

Santa Ana CA 92707

Ph: 714-757-4594

E-mail: guda786@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Objective:

To obtain a challenging position with an established wireless telecom company and to contribute to an organization's success through my interpersonal skills, initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through skills.

 

Summary

·         Ten years with a diversified background with progressive operational and administrative responsibilities.

·         6 years of cellular voice and data field testing and performance monitoring.

·         Disciplined in handling a project from inception to completion.

·         Well developed analytical / planning and coordination capabilities.

·         Leads by Example.

·         Extroverted /ability to establish good working relationships with all levels. of management as well associates.

·         Ability to re-prioritize activities as needed.

·         Highly motivated / self-starter.

·         Common sense approach to solve problems.

 

Work Experience:

 

Apr 2013 to Current – Telnet Inc. contractor for AT&T Los Angeles CA

EME Surveyor

 

·         Field work assignment to conduct EME/EMF audits for AT&T

·         Perform site access to roof top for EME.

·         Perform RF measurements at AT&T site's (primarily roof tops) to comply with FCC regulations.

·         Install access signs if necessary.

·         Document and calculate readings/surveys.

·         Document antenna locations.

·         Take photo of access locations, access signage, antenna configurations, base stations.

·         Prepare photo of access locations, antenna configurations for reporting and verification.

·         Create report including sketch layout of site with reading/survey information as well as measure of roof area and height information.

 

 

Apr 2010 to Oct 2011 – Tek Systems contractor for Ericsson Irvine CA

RF Drive Tester/ Associate RF Engineer II

 

·         Testing EVDO sites for carrier add.

·         Perform cluster drive tests for EVDO and CDMA voice.

·         Work with Engineers on troubleshooting the sites if they failed to meet throughput or latency thresholds.

·         Perform field tests at the location of customer complaints and worked with engineers on troubleshooting the problem.

·         MPE Testing, conducting field visits for measuring RF emissions, Filed measurement and calculation. Report preparation and certification, FCC compliance certification

·         ATP walks for in building systems.

·         Post re-homes testing.

·         Collecting Optimization Data.

·         RNC Border Testing.

 

 

 

 

Nov 2008 to Apr 2010 – Premier Distributor Canoga Park CA

Sales Manager

 

·         Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.

·         Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.

·         Maintains accurate records of all pricings, sales and activity reports.

·         Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.

·         Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.

·         Provide customer service as needed.

 

Aug 2006 to Aug 2008 - GCB Services contractor for Sprint, Irvine, CA

RF Drive Tester

 

·         Helped integrate newly turned up EVDO Rev0/RevA carriers into the network by performing single cell functional.

·         Monitored service measurements for EVDO and 3G-1x.

·         Worked with Engineers on troubleshooting the sites if they failed to meet throughput or latency thresholds.

·         Performed field tests at the location of customer complaints and worked with engineers on troubleshooting the problem.

·         Performed cluster drive tests for EVDO Rev0/RevA and QChat.

·         Network Optimization.

·         RNC Border Testing.

·         Post re-homes testing.

·         Collecting Optimization Data.

 

 

Sep 2005 to Dec 2006 - Tek Systems contractor for Verizon Wireless, Newport Beach, CA

RF Drive Tester

 

·         Testing Cellular Phone Sites.

·         Testing EVDO,CDMA 2000 Sites.

·         Testing Using CAIT, Datapro, Invex 3G.

·         Logging RF activities.

·         Monitor Frequency Channel.

·         E911 Testing, Calibration Testing.

·         ISSHO,IBSHO, Shakedown, Optimization Testing.

 

Apr 2005 to Aug 2005 - Pixaware Technologies contractor for Lucent Fullerton, CA

RF Drive Tester

 

·         Testing Cellular Sites for CDMA  new carrier add.

·         Operating CAIT software.

·         Logging RF activities.

·         Monitor log files.

·         Monitor Frequency Channel.

 

Dec 2004 to March 2005 - Countrywide Financial (Contractor) Simi Valley, CA

Collateral Processor

 

·         Process loan files.

·         Verifying loan files.

·         Sorting loan documents.

·         Filing in vault.

·         Merging barcodes.

·         Affix labels.

 

Sep 2001 to Oct 2004 - Prepaid Distributor Reseda, CA

Sales Manager 

 

·         Manage accounts.

·         Manage Inventory.

·         Cash report.

·         Customer service.

 

Computer Skills:

 

Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Access, QuickBooks

 

Telecom Engineering Software:

 

CAIT, Datapro, Invex 3G and NxG, Agilent

 

Education:

 

B.Sc. Statistics and Economics, University of the Punjab Lahore (June 2001)

CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate in progress.

MCP Microsoft Certified Professional.

MCSE NT 4.0 Microsoft Certified System Engineer.

Certificates course in computer and Business analysis.

 

Vocational Courses:

 

Human Resources.

HTML, Web designing and Database Mgmt.

Principals of organized management.

Seminars: Manager as Coach, Key to Success.

 

References Furnished Upon Request