George Hana

 

 

SUMMARY

 

·   LTE Systems Engineer with over 7 Years in extensive wireless network development, optimization and maintenance across the radio network technologies LTE/EPC, UMTS, GPRS, CDMA, and GSM.

·   Experience in Optimizing and Running different kind of test for L1 and L3 layers and supporting L1 (FAPI), L2 (MAC) and L3 (RRC).

·   Over 5 Years of experience in 2G/3G RF Planning, Optimization, Configuration Management, Power Budget/Link Budget preparation and analysis Distributed Antenna System (DAS).

·   Expertise in RF Optimization, Radio Frequency & Network Planning, Network Audits and Benchmarking of Wireless Networks.

·   Preparation of Design details / RF Schematics for Distributed Antenna System (DAS) of Indoor micros & RF Repeaters and Generation of hardware requests, RTD (Radio Technical Document) for surveyed sites along with specifications of cabinets, feeder type, antenna type used. Generation of BoQs for Radio part.

·   Sound knowledge of 2G/3G Architecture, GPRS, RF Propagation, Traffic Capacity Solutions, Link Budget, Parameters Optimization Complete Knowledge, Frequency Spectrum, and Resource Planning of the network.

·   Expertise in LTE technology nodes E-Node B, MME, SGW, PGW, and IP stacks for domestic and international markets in both 3GPP and 3GPP2 mobile communications standards. 

·   Hands on experience in LTE EPC Network Design, Deployments and End-2-End Lab Integration for various Phases of LTE Labs.

·   Working with Various Platform owners in the internal teams to accomplish LTE Lab deployment and co-ordinate testing.

·   Good Back ground in wireless networks, architecture and protocols  2G , 3G and LTE

·   Deep Knowledge in Troubleshooting in .different platforms.

·   Coach and teach people in different countries to commerce and launch 3G and LTE.

·   A Services Professional providing technical services and support to Telecom networks and applying standard processes to resolve and manage malfunctions.

·   Providing the specified customized solutions, covering several domains and layers in the customer network. Products.

·   Driving changes in the methods, processes and guidelines within the customer organization or internally demonstrating leadership.

·   Driving Add on sales and new business opportunities during the entire process in order to contribute to increased sales volumes.

·   Working experience with RAN/LTE software upgrades and troubleshooting upgrade faults.

·   Hands on working experience with RANOS/OSS-RC.

·   Specialties: LTE RAN GRAN/WRAN support, network performance and configuration.

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

·   CCNA Certified Cisco ID: CSCO11795232

·   IBWAVE Level 1 RF Design in building (ID: 2431116).

 

 

TOOLS/SKILLS

 

·   Actix Analyzer .

·   MapInfo and Google Earth

·   TEMS Investigation

·   IBWAVE – Indoor RF Design

·   ATOLL – Outdoor RF Design.

·   CPP product Descriptions

·   AXE product descriptions

·   RNC Hardware description

·   Protocols (ABIS – IU – IUB)

·   L1, L2, L3 & P7 Configuration

·   Strong IP and network security background

·   Wireshark – SanJole.

·   EXFO.

·   TM500 - Aeroflox .

·   AutoCAD

·   QXDM,APEX and Agilent.

·   Exploring different vendors library for operation and maintenance and integration

·   Ericsson Tools (All Kind of tools related to RF, integration and troubleshooting)

·   NSN Tools. (All Kind of tools related to RF, integration and troubleshooting)

·   Microsoft Office (Word – Excel – PowerPoint – Access)

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Qualcomm Wireless Technology    Nov 2013 to Present

Sr. LTE Staff Engineer

 

·   RF and OTA Parametric Optimization and troubleshooting involving the use of various complex data collection and post-processing tools to assess LTE network performance and propose solutions to problems.

·   Supporting Multiband (Band_4 & 7 & 41) for FDD & TDD with BW (5, 10 and 20 MHZ).

·   Supporting L1 (FAPI), L2 (MAC) and L3 (RRC).

·   Optimize and Running different kind of test for L1 and L3.

·   Verifying Throughput for TDD/FDD Full stack.

·   Troubleshooting and verifying of low Throughput of TDD and FDD in all layers (FAPI) & (MAC) and RRC. 

·   Support development of forward looking solutions to address network operator growth and expansion plans covering all network entities.

·   Develop tools for extracting data from large data sets for wireless system performance analysis and parameter comparisons.

·   Ability to present complex technical ideas and results to multi-level, multi-disciplinary internal and external audience.

·   Use handset and network infrastructure based advanced traces and tools to accurately debug and measure existing and potential network performance issues.

·   Ability to develop and evaluate RFP for 3GPP UMTS/HSPA/LTE core and radio networks deployment

·   Use in-house simulation platforms with live network traffic data and develop solutions to improve network performance & efficiency.

·   HW/SW integration for Small Cell Program from validating SW builds to basic functional verification and sanity checking of both internal and external SW releases.

·   Working with Target SW Lead and System Test Lead to bridge the two disciplines and ensure a smooth SW validation and delivery process.

·   Developing of internal build, integration and sanity test functions, utilities (scripts) to enable delivery of robust and stable releases to System Test group.

·   Work closely with both SW teams and Test teams as needed to help validate functional and performance testing.

·   VOLTE/IMS Trial .

·   OS: UNIX, Linux.

·   RF: Spectrum/signal analyzer, Spirent SR5500, digital attenuators, RF plant components, SanJole and Agilent.

·   Tools: Secure CRT, QXDM and UE diagnostic monitors.

 

T-Mobile, Chicago, IL                                                                                               May 2013 to Nov 2013

Senior LTE/UMTS RF Engineer

 

·   Perform RF network optimization activities during network rollout phase.

·   Apply W10B Features activation.

·   Radio Planning and Optimization of an LTE network to trouble shoot and improve KPIs

·   Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems (e.g.: Drop call, handover failure, Setup call failure, CSFB etc).

·   Analysis the Coverage, RSRP, CINR, RSRQ.

·   Implementation of new features and tuning LTE radio network parameters.

·   Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections.

·   Analysis KPI in general if there is any degradation, Low throughput, etc.

·   Performs RF performance activities in customer projects independently, according to project plan and in project manager’s guidance.

·   Provides support to customers in field of expertise.

·   Monitoring activity that ensures optimum network performance, capacity and coverage that meets the set Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) targets, KPIs, network planning targets.

·   Monitor the performance of the sites/New feature/KPI and Troubleshooting.

·   Support other teams with setup and troubleshooting of data collection tools including hardware and software.

·   TEMS Investigation.

·   Tools: Actix, Google earth, Mapinfo and OSS.

·   Apply End-To-End Quality Of Service for the Radio Network.

·   Integrating the new nodes to the live network.

 

 

 

LG-Ericsson –South Korea           Sept2011 to Mar 2012

 

SME LTE/UMTS Engineer

 

·   Performing RF network planning and optimization activities.

·   LTE Test Integration.

·   Apply End-To-End Quality Of Service for the Radio Network.

·   Performing RF network planning and optimization activities.

·   Parameter tuning for the new clusters.

·   Identifying, resolving all coverage and RF design deficiencies.

·   Performing RF network planning and optimization activities.

·   Parameter tuning for the new clusters.

·   Experience with LTE /UMTS network, standards and protocols.

·   E-UTRAN and EPC Experience.

·   Undertaking RNC/ NodeB parameter modifications.

·   Executing pilot pollution analysis, parameter configuration. IRAT neighbor analysis.

·   Undertaking key network performance improvement indicators (KPIs) and optimization and   troubleshooting tasks.

·   Assist RF problems and Verify and Trial success before lunching LTE_KT project.

 

 

 

 

Ericsson - Saudi Arabia                                   April 2011 to Sep 2011

Sr. UMTS/GSM Engineer

 

·   Areas of Responsibility: Delivery and Services, Network Performance and Operations Management and Services Solutions.

·   Working experience with RAN fault finding and fault assessment. Basic core network knowledge in to identify problems outside the RAN.

·   Report project progress to executive management (internal/Customer), and lead governance meetings with end Customer (Operator).

·   Provide technical solutions to Customer related to UTRAN features, parameter setting strategy, network evolution roadmap, product evolution, capacity planning, and other areas as needed.

·   Provide technical leadership to HQ and circle engineering teams.

·   Interface with sub-vendors to keep abreast with new products, tools and services, for providing optimized, cost effective solution to Operator.

·   Parameter tuning for the new clusters.

 

 

Ericsson - EgyptDec 2008 to Oct 2010

RAN Engineer

 

·   Working experience with RAN fault finding and fault assessment. Basic core network knowledge in to identify problems outside the RAN.

·   Performing RF network design, planning and optimization activities.

·   Performing link budget analysis, design criteria and traffic analysis.

·   Undertaking key network performance improvement indicators (KPIs) and optimization tasks.

·   Analyzing and recommending equipment and antenna co-location requirements for different technologies.

·   Optimization and KPI maintenance of the new and existing indoor sites by making parametric changes.

·   Perform RF network optimization activities during network rollout phase.

·   Radio Planning and Optimization of a 3G network to trouble shoot and improve KPIs.

·   Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems (e.g.: Drop call, handover failure, Setup call failure, etc).

·   Run DT to any new sites using CNA tool.

·   Handling any trouble tickets and CSR for any issue (Radio problems & H/W problem).

·   NodeB deployment (3000 Family).

·   Sharing Knowledge with the customer and colleagues.

·   Good understanding of all parameters and stack.

 

Ericsson - Egypt July 2007 to Nov 2008

RAN Engineer

 

·   Identifies opportunities for and participates in developing functional details of new services and products, process and methodology changes, analytical tools and techniques.  Develops scope of work and bid rationale for new opportunities and provides feature/benefit descriptions for business development.

·   2G Integration from BSC Side.

·   3G Integration from RNC side.

·   RNC Integration

·   Expand 2/3G Cabinets.

·   Trouble shooting the network E2E.

·   DT preparation and integration for RBS 2000 Family.

·   Run DT for new site for different type of cabinets using OPS.

·   Advanced Troubleshooting for new site & Expansion & TG-SYNC & EDGE by Command Handling.

·   BTS monitor and trouble shouting from the BSC side.

·   RBL’s check and attachment.

·   Halting & Active sites & and have good background of cells parameters (Power & Freq & Hop & HSN).

·   Rehoming

·   Node-B deployment (RBS 3000 Series).

·   IUB Expansions.

·   2nd –carrier Configurations for different kinds of cabinets.

·   Dual Stack Configuration.

·   IUB/IP Configurations in Etisalat projects.  

·   Cutover to BEP Transmission Project in VFE.

·   Node-B’s software upgrade.

·   Apply the trails for the customer network

·   Ericsson Tools "OSS-RC, EMAS, and AMOS/Moshell"

·   RNC deployment (3810 & 3820) (IUR –IUCS-IUPS –IUB -…ETC).

·   Expansion.

·   Commissioning and Troubleshooting including feature testing and acceptance test.

·   Good understanding of all parameters and stack.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

·   Bachelor degree in Electronics and communication engineering, Cairo, Egypt, 2006.