Zia Ul-Haque Syed

23091 Bouquet Canyon,                                 engr_zia@yahoo.com                                                                                  

Mission Viejo CA ,92692                                                                                                         Phone:  (916) 996-3064

 

Summary of Qualification:

 

I am highly motivated and technical professional. Associated with testing of first Broadcom Corporation 2G chipset and my system test experience grew with company’s progress to 3G and currently to LTE chipset.

 

I am currently seeking a technical position with a company that allows me to apply my current skills and knowledge, while continuing to expand my skills.

 

 

Staff II - System Mobile and Wireless group,

Broadcom Corporation                                                                                                      Feb 2010 – Present

 

Feature test: (LTE-IRAT(LTE-3G), HSPA+(R7-64QAM))

·         Test cases developed on Anrtisu LSC using C/C++ scenario scripts and RTD for functional verification based on 3GPP specs.

·         Testing performance aspect of feature under fading condition.

·         Participated in GCF, Carrier Acceptance and Field testing/IOTs, debug issues and provide analysis to developer in real time for efficient use of time.

·         Share knowledge and Train junior engineers.

 

System Studies:

·         Study of time duration taken by UE from LTE to 3G Redirection and reselection against commercial reference.

·         Throughput study of PHY/MAC layer of 64QAM on Ericsson network on a single cell for initial benchmarking against reference.

·         Studied the impact on 64QAM throughput during HHO and MRAB calls.

·         PLMN search performance.

·         Studied 2G idle mode re-selection behavior against reference.

·         TCP/IP and MAC layer throughput study of EDGE on Ericsson and Nokia infra drops under fading conditions.

 

System Test and Integration Engineer(Contractor),

Company: Infinite Spectrum                                                                                      Dec 2007 – Jan 2010

Client: Broadcom                                                                              

 

GPRS/EDGE Functional Activity:

 

·         Develop understanding of assigned feature based on 3GPP specification.

·         Work with developers to identify coverage holes in test suites.

·         Develop functional test cases on test boxes which include Anite SAS, Agilent 8960 and Anritsu 8480C.

·         Execute regression test plans and track test status

·         Characterize errors clearly with the support of in-depth log analysis

·         Automate test cases using PERL/XML scripts and Broadcom test frameworks

·         Track changes and updates needed in the test environment

     

 

GPRS/EDGE Performance Activity:

 

1.       Developed pre-IOT test cases using XML on Ericson drops.

2.       Lead test effort of Broadcom/Nokia project at NSN lab (San-Diego).

3.       Develop and simulate mobility scenarios on Spirent/Azimuth fader.

4.       Support Field test team.

5.       Support certification team for ATT (CAS) and T-Mobile (TAS) test suits on vendor sites.

 

 

Associate Project Manager (Regulatory Compliance),                                                                         Company: Glotel  Inc                                                                                            Feb 2007 – Nov 2007

Client: T-Mobile( LA/OC Market)

 

·         Part of TMO cell site deployment team and was responsible for compliance sign off of 200+ cell sites in Los Angeles/OC area.

·         Initial assessment of cell site based on compliance prospective, generate scope of studies, define cost and set deadlines.

·         Setting up weekly meetings to tracked individual cell site progress with vendors and contractors.

·         Effectively communicates project status to clients, RF, planners, and construction managers to ensure deadline.

·         Communicates with various Federal and local Organizations when required.

·         Communicating with local property owners and address their concerns. 

·         Performed Site-walks for the part of evaluating best candidate with respect to antenna placement issues in the area.

·         Coordinated with Site Acquisition team and helped in solving zoning problems

·         Will be responsible for performing TOWAIR,AM Analysis and MPE Analysis for the selected  candidate

·         Trained on RF Safety and compliance as per FCC.

 

             

RF Engineer,

Celcite Management                                                                                                 Dec 2005- Jan 2007

Client: AT&T Wireless, Cingular

 

RF design related activities:

 

·         Preparation of drive test routes for pre and post optimization purposes.

·         Drive Test Data analysis considering Coverage, Handover, Call Drop, Rx Quality.

·         Network improvement by fixing Call Drop, Rx Quality and performance.

·         Attended Site Assessment Meetings with Construction Manager, Site Acquisition specialists and Zoning Personnel for approved candidates.

·         Worked on ASSET and PLANET to evaluate coverage for designing purpose.

·         Extract, process and analyze the drive data using MapInfo and TEMS Investigation for GSM networks.

·         Candidate selection, site evaluation and selection upon the approval of search rings. RF, LOS survey.

·         Selections of azimuths, tilt, height, orientation, and structure types.

 

RF optimization related activities:

 

·         Part of optimization team to troubleshoot problem areas

·         Used tools like TEMS and Invex3G to present the collected data and aid in system optimization.

·         Frequency scanning using TEMS Investigation.             

·         Proposed drive routes for the cluster driving in New York Market.

·         Log-file analysis through TEMS Investigation.

·         Used Map Info for post processing of files and presentation

·         On air site verifications for E911, Phase I, Phase II implementation using NOKIA 6200 network phone.

 

 

Education

 

Masters of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Wireless Systems and Microwave)                  

California State University, Sacramento, CA.                                    Graduation date:  Dec 2005

 

Skill Sets:

LTE, HSPA+, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, PHY/MAC, 3gpp, System Test & Debugging, Modem System Performance, Network-Device Interoperability, Industry Certification, GCF, Field Test, Agilent 8960, Anite SAS, Anritsu RTD, Azimuth Fader, Spirent Fader, Perl scripting, XML,C/C++, Agilent Logging Tool, CCNA, Java