TRANING

·               Certified Project Manager CPM, Professionals Institute of Excellence.

·               Project Management Office PMO Workshop, PMI Karachi Pakistan Chapter

·               Project Management Professional PMP Workshop, New Horizons Karachi

·               3G WCDMA Training Huawei, Huawei Egypt

·               Server Up gradation, Nortel China

·               BSS Operation and Maintenance, Nortel France

 

 

 

VENDORS

·               Ericsson (eNB, MME, CPG ,EPG)

·               NSN including NetAct, TMS, and TNES

·               Arantech Touchpoint

·               Splunk

·               JDSU

·               Polyview

·               EMC

·               ALUSAM 5620

·               CISCO PGW ASR 5500

·               Spirent

·               Ericsson (eNB, MME, CPG ,EPG)

·               Nortel (BSCe3, BTS8000, BTS12000, BTS6000)

·               Huawei (BSC6900, BSC6000, BTS3900, BTS3012)

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGIES

·               2G GSM (BSC, BTS, MSC, HLR, VLR, Um Interface, A-bis Interface, A-ter Interface, A-Interface)

·               3G UMTS  (Node-B, RNC, Uu Interface, Iu B Interface, Iu Cs Interface, Iu Ps interface, Iu R Interface)

·               4G LTE

·               E-UTRAN

·               PGW

·               MME

·               EPC

·               SGW

·               eNB

·               Cisco ASR 5500.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Sprint, Overland-Park KS Jun 2013 – Dec 2015    

4G Lab Validations Engineer – EPG Core   

 

·               Worked as 4G lab validation engineer for Sprint on ALU, Ericsson-CISCO EPG lab environment setup and solutions.

·               Worked as 4G lab validation engineer for Sprint on ALU, NSN-Ericsson 4G lab environment setup and solutions.

·               Involving in management of multiple regression testing, exploratory testing and performance testing,

·               Worked as part of a team in support of 4G EPG HW and SW test related activities.

·               Wrote troubleshooting guides and user manual, MOP according to test requirements.

·               Implemented, maintained and troubleshoot Ericsson MME/CPG/EPG problems in Lab.

·               Performed deployment, administration, monitoring and troubleshooting of existing 4G lab equipment.

·               Created customized reports and analyzed reports from NetScout on a day-to-day basis as per business requirement.

·               Worked with other vendor on IoT testing.

·               Performing and analyzing protocol and interoperability test.

·               Provided daily system report to customer on Ericsson development lab environment.

 

 

T-Mobile, Snoqualmie, WASep 2011 – Mar 2013    

Sr Technical Support Engineer Service Assurance –

 

·   Worked as service assurance operation engineer for OSS team position involving management of multiple UNIX and Windows servers and telecom applications in a highly dynamic environment.

·   Worked as part of a team in support of operational and project related activities including GSM, UMTS, and LTE.

·   Provided technical and operational support to other departments and teams as required in support of business objectives.

·   Monitored performance and troubleshot related issues for OSS, BSC, RNC, SGSN, GGSN, MME, PGW, SGW and PCRF.

·   Utilized Nokia OSS platform, GSM / UMTS, LTE architecture, VoIP and 3GPP specifications.

·   Protocols: LTE, SIP, DIAMETER/RADIUS; GSM, UMTS, WCDMA, CDMA 2000, 3G Mobile IP, EVDO Rev 0/A; TCP/IP, OSI network layers; VoLTE, and IMS architecture. Interfaces: Working experience on LTE and IMS interfaces - Understanding of HSS/HLR, Subscriber provisioning, and device activation.
Test tools: Tektronix Iris session analyzer; JDSU Protocol Analyzer; Spirent (Landslide AAA Performance, Landslide CDMA2000 Performance Test application and Landslide GSM, UMTS & LTE 
 

·  Software: Responsible of test and integration, and enhancements. Software types included but not limited to the kernel (UNIX, LINUX and proprietary) software. System integration included software testing. Integration of Qualcomm’s SIM stack chipset using HTC, and Sony devices at TMO Labs. Also Intel and Microsoft IMS stack implementation at T-Mobile Labs.

·  Preparation of test instructions as outlined in IMS/SIP Test Plan and LTE EPC.
Verified and troubleshoot network functionality per industry standards 3GPP (LTE/EPC, IMS, UMTS)
Collect traces from the EPC network nodes, using Tektronix (JDSU) probes, and export them to Wireshark, for future analysis, verification and troubleshooting.
Collect traces from the IMS/SIP network nodes using Iris protocol tool, and export them to Wireshark for future analysis, verification and troubleshooting.

 

·   Monitored multiple system alerts and police by HP SA and HP OVO.

·   Provided technical support to other departments, other teams and as well as with vendors as required in support of business objectives.

·   Wrote troubleshooting guides and user manual, MOP as well as user requirements in project for telecom applications.

·   Implemented, maintained and troubleshot ALU SAM 5620 application/DB/AUX server.

·   Performed deployment, administration, monitoring and troubleshooting of Splunk.

·   Created customized reports and analyzed reports from Splunk on a day-to-day basis as per business requirement.

·   Worked with NSN Netact, NSN Traffica, for OSS implementation and troubleshooting.

·   Monitored Layer 3 MPLS network element and SNMP ports performance.

·   Created technical and troubleshooting documents and MOP for any activity in OSS.

·   Provided troubleshooting for ALU and Cisco routers and checkpoint firewall-related issues.

·   Monitored and administered of Splunk and checked logs for any trouble or activity.

·   Provided daily system administration support for ALU SAM5620, JDSU, Splunk, Polyview, NSN Netact, Arantech Touchpoint, Spirent test center live.

·   Troubleshot with routers ALU 7705, 7750.

·   Provided daily Tier 2 and Tier 3 level support for other applications like JDSU Vision.
EMS/Act, Ceragon Polyview, Arantech Touchpoint, Spirent test center live, TNF MIDAS Probe.

 

Huawei Technologies MENA (Middle East and North Africa)Jul 2009 – Aug 2011

RAN Technical Support Department       

            

·               Worked as Project Manager and Technical Support RAN Expert and gained experience of working as a telecoms vendor managing the end-to-end delivery of complex network deployment RAN, BSS solutions on projects.

·               Built strong external client relationships, whilst planning and executing the projects, and kept all stakeholders informed at every stage of deployment.

·               Delivered a number of projects at one time, which involved managing internal, client-based and third-party staff. Interacted and negotiated with them at all stages of the project.

·               Worked in cellular industry on different positions having hands-on experience in LTE eUTRAN/ RAN/BSS equipment.

·               Expertise in RAN/BSS rollout management, technical support for LII and LIII issues, preparation of RAN ans BSS network SWAP plans, subcontractor management for projects and operation, team building, software version and patch upgrades, change management, re-homing, cutovers for RAN/WRAN for Huawei equipment and networks.

·   Huawei 3G WCDMA RAN & M2000 3G including LMT local terminal maintenance.

·   Performed all kinds of parametric modification changes for Class1, Class2 and Class3 parameters for RAN elements.

·   Intensely involved on BSC, RNC and BTS implementation.

·   Coordinated with the BTS O&M and project implementation personnel during site integration, troubleshooting and other activities including BSC re-homing, TRX upgrade, and cut-over/change-out.

·   Implemented and in-charge of the work orders and activities endorsed by the network planning and optimization groups concerning BTS/BSC parameter modifications to improve network performance to meet subscriber satisfaction and provide good services.

·   Dimensioned of RAN BSS network resources such as BTS cell (macro/micro/pico/femto) and RNC BSC capacity availability.

·   Managed RAN network security and administrations.

·   Accountable for BSS (BTS and BSC) implementation by managing the sub-vendors/subcontractor ensuring the quality.

·   Radio Access Node (RAN) configuration.

·   Provided RAN BSS TAC support to engineers.

·   Planned the up-gradation of network RAN elements.

·   KPI maintenance.

·   Trained team members about the upcoming products.

·   Planed and performed software upgrade of RNC, BSC, BSS elements.

·   Active role in troubleshooting of network elements.

·   Performed all kinds of troubleshooting for 2G and 3G cells including GTAC and RND.

·   Provided technical support to customers.

·   Coordinated with NSS and transmission departments for I&C and O&M.

·   Performed operation and maintenance in RNC BSC & BTS.

 

 

Nortel Networks  Karachi-PakistanNov 2004 – Jun 2009    

BSS Network Deployment Team Lead

 

·               Worked as RAN Expert and gained experience of working as a telecoms vendor managing the end-to-end delivery of complex network deployment RAN, BSS solutions on projects.

·               Built strong external client relationships, whilst planning and executing the projects, and kept all stakeholders informed at every stage of deployment.

·               Delivered a number of projects at one time, which involved managing internal, client-based and third-party staff. Interacted and negotiated with them at all stages of the project.

·               Worked in cellular industry on different positions having hands-on experience in LTE eUTRAN/ RAN/BSS equipment.

·               Expertise in RAN/BSS rollout management, technical support for LII and LIII issues, preparation of BSS network SWAP plans, subcontractor management for projects and operation, team building, software version and patch upgrades, change management, re-homing, cutovers for RAN/WRAN for Huawei equipment and networks.

 

·   Intensely involved on BSC, RNC and BTS implementation.

·   Coordinated with the BTS O&M and project implementation personnel during site integration, troubleshooting and other activities including BSC re-homing, TRX upgrade, and cut-over/change-out.

·   Implemented and in-charge of the work orders and activities endorsed by the network planning and optimization groups concerning BTS/BSC parameter modifications to improve network performance to meet subscriber satisfaction and provide good services.

·   Dimensioned of RAN BSS network resources such as BTS cell (macro/micro/pico/femto) and RNC BSC capacity availability.

·   Managed RAN network security and administrations.

·   Accountable for BSS (BTS and BSC) implementation by managing the sub-vendors/subcontractor ensuring the quality.

·   Radio Access Node (RAN) configuration.

·   Provided RAN BSS TAC support to engineers.

·   Planned the up-gradation of network RAN elements.

·   KPI maintenance.

·   Trained team members about the upcoming products.

·   Planed and performed software upgrade of RNC, BSC, BSS elements.

·   Active role in troubleshooting of network elements.

·   Performed all kinds of troubleshooting for 2G and 3G cells including GTAC and RND.

·   Provided technical support to customers.

 

 

 

Paktel Pvt. Limited  Karachi Pakistan  Jan 2002 – Oct 2004     

NOC Switch Engineer Operations              

 

·               Huawei 3G WCDMA RAN & M2000 3G including LMT local terminal maintenance.

·               Performed all kinds of parametric modification changes for Class1, Class2 and Class3 parameters for RAN elements.

·               Intensely involved on BSC, RNC and BTS implementation.

·               Coordinated with the BTS O&M and project implementation personnel during site integration, troubleshooting and other activities including BSC re-homing, TRX upgrade, and cut-over/change-out.

·               Implemented and in-charge of the work orders and activities endorsed by the network planning and optimization groups concerning BTS/BSC parameter modifications to improve network performance to meet subscriber satisfaction and provide good services.

·               Dimensioned of RAN BSS network resources such as BTS cell (macro/micro/pico/femto) and RNC BSC capacity availability.

·               Managed RAN network security and administrations.

·               Accountable for BSS (BTS and BSC) implementation by managing the sub-vendors/subcontractor ensuring the quality.

·               Radio Access Node (RAN) configuration.

·               Provided RAN BSS TAC support to engineers.

·               Planned the up-gradation of network RAN elements.

·               KPI maintenance.

·               Trained team members about the upcoming products.

·               Planed and performed software upgrade of RNC, BSC, BSS elements.

·               Active role in troubleshooting of network elements.

·               Performed all kinds of troubleshooting for 2G and 3G cells including GTAC and RND.

·               Provided technical support to customers.

·               Coordinated with NSS and transmission departments for I&C and O&M.

·               Performed operation and maintenance in RNC BSC & BTS.

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

Sprint , June-2013 to Dec-2015  (Contract )

T-Mobile, 2011 – 2013     (Contract)

Huawei Technologies MENA, 2009 – 2011

Nortel Networks, 2004 – 2009    

Paktel Pvt. Limited, 2002 – 2004     

 

 

EDUCATION

 

B.E.I.T., Telecommunication, 2002 

Hamdard University, Karachi