·   9 year experience as Integration & Network Support Engineer

·   6 months experience as IMS Integration Engineer

Employer: SoluComp (Verizon Wireless)                                               March 2015 to Dec 2015

Position Title: LTE Network support Engineer

Products: ALU (LTE & AWS)

Employer: Glow Networks (Ericsson USA)                                             Sep 2014 to Feb 2015

Position Title: LTE Integration Engineer

Products: RBS 6201 (LTE, AWS & GSM)

Employer: Glow Networks (Alcatel-Lucent USA)                                   Feb 2014 to Aug 2014

Position Title: VoIP/IMS Integration Engineer

Products: CTS

Employer: Huawei Saudi Arabia                                                               July 2011 to Dec 2013

Position Title: UTRAN & LTE Network Support Engineer

Products: RNC, NodeB, eNodeB & M2000.

Employer: Motorola Saudi Arabia                                                             Dec 2007 to June 2011

Position Title: NSP Engineer

Products: RNC, NodeB & M2000.

Employer: Motorola Kuwait                                                                       Nov 2006 to Dec 2007

Designation: O&M & OMCu Engineer

Products: NodeB & M2000.

·   Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

·   Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

·   Ericsson TMO L1900-ODE

·   Ericsson ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

·   Ericsson MOBILE L1900 ODE INSTALLATION TRAINING

·   SRS User Training

·   SRS Troubleshooting

·   Ericsson SP CAM Tool Boot Camp

·   Alcatel-Lucent CTS and SCG Training on HP System.

·   RNC01 – RNC Operational Theory.

·   CP13 – UMTS Overview.

·   SYS201-M1 (UMTS UTRAN Protocols)

·   SYS202-M1 (Radio Network Subsystem and Controller Database-Basic and RRM Parameters USR7)

·   NEC BROADBAND training for NEO-TE, CX2600 and V-Node Operation & Maintenance

·   OJT in Kuwait for USR-7 & IuPS Over IP and BROADBAND NETWORK

·   CME (RNC & NodeB)

·   OM Star

·   FMA Tool

·   MapInfo

·   Ericsson RBS Element Manager

·   Ericson OMT

·   Ericsson eAMS

Completed 1200+ site LTE Dual-Band conversion and integration ALU 9412, 9712 and 9926 BBU for Tier 1 wireless service provider in Houston Gulf Coast region.

·   Generating configurations

·   Creating scripts using WPS (V4.0.13 & V4.1.15)

·   Generating Neighbor Script using NTL (NLT 8.9 Beta 2b)

·   Remotely supporting field integration team

·   Running work orders to convert LTE eNb’s

·   Troubleshooting of hardware issues

·   Involve in Ericsson Network Rollout and Integration projects for the T-Mobile Network.

·   Performs Installation, commissioning, acceptance and testing of new RBS 6201 Nodes without affecting the network

·   Assists in the planning of the various network integration activities

·   Performs implementation supervision, node testing, integration and acceptance

·   Performing all activities necessary to ensure In-Service Performance objectives for the assigned customer are achieved.

·   Identifies and solves complicated problems that require careful analysis.

·   Performs any other duty as may be required by the Network Integration Section Head or Project Manager

·   Perform the functional pre & post check with the vendor

·   Performed software commissioning of LTE network elements

·   Provided the COPs to customer for acceptance using CAM Tool

·   Performed the LTE & GSM Installation & commissioning using MOPs

·   Performed the Integration in Mixed mode and Single Mode technology

·   All call test scenarios (PS & CS) will be performed at the sector level

·   Performs emergency duty if required

Responsibilities:

·   Provides onsite and back office remote support for CTS/IMS projects

·   Responsible for design, installation, integration, end to end testing activities and documentation

·   Responsible for installation, upgrade, operation on mission critical systems

·   Attending meetings and workshops, flexible working attitude according to project needs

·   Completing tasks on time and working in good order

Responsibilities:

·   Commissioning for new RNCs

·   Running all Acceptance tests for Huawei 3G RNC Cabinets & ENodeB/NodeB equipment and Huawei EMS M2000 tool.

·   Working as a UTRAN Support Engineer side with Huawei Integration team for LTE/3G

·   Drive Test Evaluations for Call Setup, Call Completion, Call Failures.

·   Handover Optimization & Traffic Optimization.

·   Database Parameter Optimization Optimum Tuning of  various parameters. 

·   Monitoring of Daily performances and Statistical reports of the network parameters which includes Erlangs Usage, RF failure rate, Drop call rate, CSSR, Handover failures, Interferences etc and to track out for worst performing cells.

·   Improve Quality of service of the assigned area through resolution of worst performing cells and cluster optimization. Action plan and implementation of corrective measures for maintaining of all Key Performances Indicators

·   Conducted VSWR testing of antennas and RF cables

·   Update the Database of the network including all interfaces

·   Prepare the expansion plan for RNCs and its interfaces (IuCS+ IuPS)

·   Checking the RNC load and the utilization of all interfaces in weekly basis

·   Checking IuB utilization, Channel element Utilization and power utilization and do the necessary expansion if needed

·   Calculate and do the necessary expansion for 3G network as per the marketing inputs for any promotion and Share the knowledge with operation & optimization team

·   Hardware and functional acceptance for new RNCs & NodeBs and tracing the snags till being solved

·   Optimizing the RNC script in order to get the optimum performance for hardware and interfaces

·   Perform the functional acceptance with the vendor for 3G & LTE access

·   Checking and testing any new software release in the lab before being commercially in the life network

·   Study the migration and cutover plans for 3G access to different core networks with different protocols like IU over IP instead of ATM, Hybrid Iub instead of IP.

·   Manage the first successful FEMTO network using Huawei products and finalize the acceptance and the pre-launch with the marketing

·   Checking the new features introduced in the software releases which would increase the system throughput, capacity and reliability

·   Troubleshoot low throughput problems

·   Manage and Applying dual stack IuB

·   Trouble shooting for 3nd carrier problems

·   Using CME tool and process for RNC data consistency for Radio algorithm parameters on RNC and cell level.

·   Submitting daily reports on sites commissioned and Integrated on vendor side.

·   Reporting an all 3G RAN KPI counters used to evaluate the Network performance.

·   Following up for the Operator side and reporting on all site outage conditions and querying alarm and event logs.

·   Working together with the RNP/RNO to investigate drop calls and failures during drive tests on all LTE/3G clusters.

Responsibilities:

·   Update the Database of the network including all interfaces

·   Prepare the expansion plan for RNCs and its interfaces (IuCS+ IuPS)

·   Deliver training to NOC and back office engineers

·   Weekly check for the RF power utilization, CE utilization and IuB utilization.

·   Optimizing the RNC script in order to get the optimum performance for hardware and interfaces

·   Calculate and do the necessary expansion for 3G network as per the marketing inputs for any promotion

·   Discuss with the customer for long term plan according to their strategy

·   Co-operate with pre-sales engineers to finalize the solutions proposed for the customer

·   Perform software upgrade for 6 RNCs from RAN6.1 to RAN10

·   Receive trouble tickets from performance team for worst cells KPIs and customers’ problems

·   Analyze the TEMS log files and change the necessary parameters for 3G-3G handover, IRAT HO, HSDPA & HSUPA.

·   Open the necessary switches (load, control & admission) to obtain the highest accessibility rate.

·   Plan for 2nd carrier implementation

·   Weekly check for the traffic and raise re-homing flag in case of any capacity issue.

·   Discuss with NSN for IuPS over IP data fill and implement the first IuPS over IP with NSN SGSN in KSA ZAIN network

·   Manage the deployment of broadband project including adding the DB for Dual stack for IuB interface (ATM + IP) and testing the service.

·   Manage the test of HSPA (14.4Mbps/5.74Mbps) (DL/UL) in all broadband sites.

Responsibilities:

·   Commissioning & Integration for Horizon Macro-indoor & Mini NodeB (Uploading DB, TX calibration, Rx calibration, and CLK calibration).

·   NodeB Software uploading & Database configuring remotely from OMC.

·   Make and Modifying the DB of the NodeB using 3G RAN_CME program.

·   Collect files from the Node B SPROC using FTP.

·   Functionality Test done for newly integrated sites to ensure all CS & PS services.

·   Update the Database of the network including all interfaces

·   Review the IuB script before running in RNC

·   Review the MML script for new NodeB.

·   Troubleshooting for alarms from OMC

·   Telnet to node B's from RNC also see the availably of cells and Iub links.

·   Upgrade the NodeB Software (Bootrom and Flash).

·   Activation and deactivation of cells from RNC.

·   Change the NodeB parameters using Motorola LMT Remotely from RNC.

eNodeB Operations:

·   Proficient in performing LTE integration of newly implemented sites

·   Maintained IP plan and RF databases for integration

·   Documented all integration service tests were conducted according to customer needs

·   Checked hardware installation quality and adjusted eNodeB configuration

·   Provided technical support to customer through remote and on-site troubleshooting

·   Performed software commissioning of LTE network elements and provided commissioning reports to customer for acceptance

·   Performed Software and License upgrades for eNodeB

·   Performed LTE IP migration

RNC Operations:

·   Updated the network Database including all interfaces

·   Responsible for BROADBAND NETWORK Installation, Operation, Testing, & Maintenance

·   Checked the RNC load and utilization of all interfaces on a weekly basis

·   Checked Iub utilization, Channel element Utilization and Power utilization 

·   Responsible for Network monitoring & Statistical analysis

·   Optimized the RNC script in order to get the optimum performance for hardware and interfaces

·   Prepared the expansion plan for RNC and its interfaces (IuCS+ IuPS)

·   Reviewed the Iub script before running in RNC

·   Reviewed the MML script for new NodeB

·   Performed RNC-Maintenance & Database Correction using RNC LMT as per the advice of RF Optimization Team

·   Monitored the 3G network and checked the KPIs with RF team while modifying the necessary parameters as per RF team request

·   Analyzed faults and proposed solutions like VSWR, transmission links, BER, events, Interface & signaling alarms

·   Upgraded the RNC+ NodeB “test model” in order to test HSUPA

·   Integrated New RNC (RAN Controller) into the Network

·   Responsible for the RNC & OSS Upgrade which included developing the upgrade plan

·   Worked in software versions USR-4 , USR-6, USR-6.1 & USR-7

·   Analyzed PM reports, including Erlang Usage, RF failure rate, Drop call rate, CSSR, Handover failures etc.

·   Monitored FM reports, including Node-B Alarms like Hardware alarms, Software alarms, Communication alarms, Power alarms etc.

·   Planned for 3nd carrier implementation

·   Orchestrated Weekly check for traffic and raised re-homing flag in cases of  capacity issues

·   Proficient in performing 3G Integration of newly implemented sites

·   Maintained IP plan and RF databases for integration.

·   Provided technical support to field teams for clearance of alarms

·   Coordinated with RF and data communication department to ensure technical specifications were in accordance with the scripts

·   Documented all integration services tests were conducted according to customer needs

NodeB Operations

·   Commissioned & Integrated Horizon Macro-indoor & Mini NodeB (Uploading DB, TX calibration, Rx calibration, and CLK calibration).

·   Uploaded eNodeB Software & configured Database remotely from OMC

·   Made and modified the DB of the NodeB using the 3G RAN_CME program

·   Collected files from the Node B SPROC using FTP

·   Performed Functionality Tests for newly integrated sites to ensure CS & PS service operation

·   Troubleshot & resolved various problems of Motorola Node-B, Siemens, DXR, and NEC equipment

·   Involved in Technical meetings with customer as part of requirements gathering

·   Conducted VSWR testing of antennas and RF cables.

·   Performed in-site testing of HSDPA & HSUPA

·   ALU CTS and SCG on HP (IMS)

·   NSP, BO, O&M (RNC, NodeB, eNodeB, & OMCu)

·   LTE & 3G/3.xG (WCDMA/HSPA

·   Comprehensive self-motivated problem solver with innovative ideas

·   Excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal skills with great team spirit

·   OS: Linux, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP.

·   DB: SQL Server

·   Multimedia: Macromedia Flash MX, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, 3DSMax

·   Apps: Turbo C/C++, Forte for Java, MS Office, Dreamweaver