Summary

·   More than 12 years of professional experience in Telecommunications industry progressing through the ranks with increasing responsibilities to lead a large talented team of subject matter experts in support of customer deliverables.

·   Experienced on Sprint Samsung LTE Tri-band (2500, 1900, 800) including Samsung CDMA/EVDO Optimization, Sprint TDD 2.5GHz NSN design for Tennessee market (used Planet), worked for Nextel Mexico UMTS design project (used Aircom ASSET design and Capesso optimization tool). Responsibilities involved to meet customer requirements in terms of LTE / CDMA KPI. UMTS design responsibilities involved to meet customer requirements in terms of RSCP and Ec/Io per market level. Provided short term solution with only Electrical tilts variants and long term solution with new sites, new sector adds.

·   Improved the LTE traffic and Samsung LTE/CDMA/EVDO KPI of Cincinnati market. MAHHO setup done for IFHHO. Worked on Sprint CDMA/EVDO RF Networks (Network Advantage and Network Vision Sites) of market and improved the CDR (Call dropped rate) by 20% through optimization recommendations. Experienced on analysis and recommendation of Call drop rate (CDR), Call block rate, Call Failure rate (CFR), optimization of network by identification of actual root cause like overshooting analysis, Pilot pollution identification, Neighbor tuning (add, delete, priority change) by ituneNL Web tools as well as by HOMAX from Reveal, critical alarm identification as well as current alarm lookup from Alcatel-lucent ECP login (used Procomm Plus and Putty Software), NTAC Web tools for Lucent alarm events log, CCU/EVM Card utilization analysis, CCU/EVM Card configuration analysis, Capacity analysis of Sprint CDMA/EVDO. Did analysis and provided the recommendation for RF Network Optimization of market. RF tool used are Samsung LSMR, Samsung BSM, RF Cockpit, Reveal PCMD Tool, Falcon – RFISS – Active Cell site database, Mentum Planet, Nokia NetAct. Overshooting Sector identification analysis by plotting reveals data in MapInfo, Mentum planet prediction as well as directly monitoring in Reveal web tool.

·   Having experience of RF engineering especially RF Site Survey, Load Centre (Nominal / Search Ring) creation of New Cell Site (New Town Site, Highway Site and Capacity Site) & Cell Site finalization for CDMA and GSM Network expansion. Also done IBS (In building BTS Site / Repeater) Survey, Planning and supervise installation and RF quality checks after operation. Done MW LOS survey for Reliance.

·   Done the Carrier up gradation in CDMA Lucent Modcell 3.0, ModCell 4.0, ModCell 4.0B, C4400 and power saving work in ModCell 4.0B. Identified and resolved the Carrier blocking issue (due to database-CMU Configuration issue and some cases of CE blocking due to fault in particular carrier of CMU), Pn conflict, and Carrier dissimilarity issue of Cell Site. Drive Test & Optimization of CDMA Cell sites using Agilent E6474A Drive Test Kit. Improved the data speed in CDMA by parameter modification in database of Cell Site and overall KPI improvement of my cluster. In GSM, identified and resolved the database issues of TRX priority, BCCH Priority, No. of SDCCH planning with respected to TRX, BCCH Interference.

Professional Accomplishments

Nexius Solutions, Inc., USA Feb 2014 – Dec 2015

RF Engineer IV

Project: Sprint - LTE 2.5 GHz Optimization, Cincinnati (OH), USADec 2014 – Dec 2015

·   Worked on LTE Tri-band Optimization Project (2500, 1900, 800) and CDMA / EVDO RF optimization of Sprint network - Cincinnati (OH).

·   Daily end to end LTE/CDMA/EVDO multiband optimization including KPI performance for Samsung system.

·   Worked on top KPI offender Sectors / Sites. Hardware issue, UL RSSI issues, Interference issue identification for the problematic sites. Identifying and resolution of PCI overshooting, PCI Confusion.

·   Worked for IFHHO issue of CDMA Sites. MAHHO Setup done. CDMA pilot pollutions, PN Conflict identified.

·   CDMA NL retuned (Add/delete/NL prioritization/Overshooting) by HOMAX as well as cross validated. 

·   Using Planet and MapInfo for design and physical optimization for the sites for LTE/CDMA.

·   Worked on Cluster Optimization and improvement. Customer complains resolution within SLA.

·   Drive test data analysis through WindCatcher for Layer 3 log files and troubleshooting for network KPI improvement.

·   Created the ticket by TRAMS for hardware, RSSI Issue, Interference Issue.

·   Analyzed & submitted the recommendation for LTE KPI improvement (CDR, CFR, Handover, DL /UL throughput, DL / UL tonnage) & traffic management. Analyzed RRC drop rate, RRC connection set up failure, handover analysis, RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, DL throughput, UL throughput by layer3 log analysis through WindCatcher. PCI Confusion, RET (Remote Electrical tilt), sometimes mechanical tilt changes, parameter changes, NBR and PCI optimization done. Moved more traffic on LTE. Traffic management as per Sprint LTE band traffic priorities are 2500à1900à800. Troubleshoot the Antenna Beamforming issue and MIMO. Analyzed & submitted the recommendation for CDMA KPI improvement (Call Drop Rate, Call failure rate, Call block). Worked on improvement of RX level, Ec/Io, Pilot pollutions, IFHHO Set up after MAHHO implementation. Checked RSSI/VSWR/Return Loss/Hardware alarm. NL audit and retuned as per HOMAX and manual verification in MapInfo for overshooting or PN conflict or pilot pollutions.

Project: Sprint - LTE 2.5 GHz Design, Nashville (TN), USA Feb 2014 – Dec 2014

·   LTE TDD 2.5GHz support for Memphis and Arkansas market.

·   Managing all pre-launch activities including Neighbor List Audits, Parameter Audits, Site ATP, and Key Performance Indicators.

·   Site Audit by using Engineering Site Survey Document and by construction diagram.

·   Identified D1 & D2 collision by planet and generate Predictions.

·   View Predictions (RSRP) for each D2 site and nearest D1.

·   Work on market level CIQ, RFDS Template. Savvion updates, RFDS creation, validation and upload. Monitor No Harm.

·   Sweep review and validation.

·   Responsible for LTE 2.5 design, implementation & optimization (ATP).

·   Review LTE 2.5G site ATP using WindCatcher (Peak Throughput, CSFB Handover, Latency, Intra - Sector Handover).

·   Handling end to end responsibility of execution of 2.5 design approval to ATP (used XCEED Windcatcher).

·   Provided recommendation to RSD on structure failure cases (Antenna type / azimuth). Submitted CR Forms and did the desire changes in RFDS on Xnergy/Savvion after CR approval and upload the new approved RFDS on Siterra.

·   Recommended 3 RRH configurations in 4T4R NSN plumbing diagram to minimize the sectors outage by 50%, revenue loss saved and improved sector availability for mobile user satisfaction. Plumbing diagram amended from 2RRH to 3RRH to maximize the sector availability for Sprint customer satisfaction. Recommendation implemented and appreciated from planning team.

Tool used:

·               Reveal, RF Cockpit, Tableau, Siterra, Falcon, Savvion, TRAMS.

·               Samsung LSMR, Samsung BSM, Nokia NetAct, NSN OSS, WinScp.

·               WindCatcher, Mentum Planet EV.

Consultant, Dallas (TX), USA Apr 2013 – Dec 2013

Senior RF Engineer

Project: Mexico Nextel UMTS Network RF Optimization and design July 2013 – Dec 2013

·   Worked for Aircom International, Dallas (TX) through USR Systems. Did RF optimization and RF design / planning for Mexico Nextel UMTS Network Phase2 markets.

·   Worked on Aircom Asset design and Capesso optimization tool for Nextel Mexico UMTS Design project.

·   The primary design markets involved are Mexico City, Tula and Toluca during Phase-1 (July 2013-Oct 2013). For Phase2, worked on different markets (Xalapa, PozaRica, Veracruz etc.).

·   UMTS Design responsibilities involved to meet customer requirements in terms of RSCP and Ec/Io per market level. Providing UMTS Design for on short term solution with only Electrical tilts variants and long term solution with new sites, sector adds.

·   Short term solution prepared with coordinated efforts of optimization teams and AIQ teams recommendations. Also did drive test processing and analysis in TEMS.

·   In-depth understanding of the details surrounding Radio Frequency (RF) network design, capacity planning, optimization and performance management engineering.

·   Google Earth experienced and created KMZ/KML Sites file for Google earth.

Project: Sprint CDMA & EVDO RF Optimization Apr 2013 – June 2013

·   Worked on Sprint CDMA & EVDO RF Optimization Project – Phase 1 – 2013.

·   Worked on Sprint CDMA/EVDO RF Networks (Network Advantage and Network Vision Sites) of Baltimore market and improved the dropped call rate by 20% through optimization recommendations.

·   Analysis and recommendation of Call drop rate, Call block rate, optimization of network by identification of actual root cause like overshooting analysis, CDMA PN conflicts, Pilot pollutions identification,           Neighbor tuning (add, delete, priority change) by ituneNL Web tools as well as by HOMAX, critical alarm identification as well as current alarm lookup from Alcatel-Lucent ECP login (used Procomm Plus and Putty Software), NTAC Web tools for Lucent alarm events log, CCU/EVM Card utilization analysis, CCU/EVM Card configuration analysis, Capacity analysis of Sprint CDMA/EVDO.

·   Did analysis and provided the recommendation for RF Network Optimization of Baltimore market. RF tool used are Reveal PCMD Tool, Falcon – RFISS – Active Cell site database, RF Cockpit, Mentum Planet.

·   Overshooting Sector identification analysis by plotting reveals data in MapInfo, Mentum planet prediction as well as directly monitoring in Reveal web tool.

Tool used:

·               Aircom ASSET design and Capesso optimization.

·               Reveal PCMD Tool, Falcon – RFISS – Active Cell site database, RF Cockpit, Glance.

·               Procomm Plus, Putty Software for alarm, NL check, database check etc.

·               NTAC Web tools for Lucent alarm events log, CCU/EVM Card utilization analysis.

·               Mentum Planet

·               TEMS Investigation and TEMS Discovery

·               Site Master (Bird, Anritsu)

·               Power Meter (Agilent & Anritsu)

·               Map info 11.5 software, Microsoft Streets & Trips, Google Earth Pro.

·               Agilent 6474A Drive Test kit.

Alcatel-Lucent Managed Solutions India Pvt LtdOct 2008 – May 2012

Team Lead - Manager Network

Took up this role as a result of joint venture formation of the company and quickly positioned as a dependable partner to other groups in the organization, specifically:

·   Responsible for maintaining the M/S Reliance Communications Limited Wireless Cellular Network (CDMA 1X, GSM 2G & GSM 3G) as per standard quality norms.

·   Managed the team of BSS Engineers, RF Engineers, BTS SME’s & RF SME’s.

·   Worked with regional operations/engineering and NNOC management to ensure network quality.

·   Routine monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

·   Responsible for maintaining the KPI per agreed SLA with customer.

·   Partnering with OSP / Fiber and Transport teams to minimize the outage time.

·   Proactively monitoring & resolving customer complaints within agreed upon SLA.

·   Analysis of daily RAN reports for CDMA & BBH for GSM and KPI monitoring on daily basis for GSM & CDMA through Web Site.

·   Ensuring Network Operations and maintenance is performed as per quality standards & within SLA.

·   Reviewing and acting on reports from Daily Site alarms & faults, Sleeping or Zero Call in sector and weekly performance report received from Circle.

·   For revenue enhancement and quality improvement (GSM/CDMA voice/data), assisted Business Cluster Lead for business processes (i.e. approval from CEO and CCH) of New Cell Site/IBS Solutions (BTS/Repeater) and follow-up with all concerned team throughout the installation and operation of New Cell Site/IBS Solutions as well as quality verification from both technical & business executive team.

·   Developing proposals based on congestion report for the additional carrier and capacity requirements and analysis & confirmation of root causes for faulty card to reduce future fault rate.

·   Timely execution and log file submissions of preventive maintenance of BTS & BSC.

·   Work closely with managers and project team members to assess/meet department goals.

·   Work with engineering departments to ensure that all software updates are handled correctly and all installation and testing activities.

·   Leading, motivating and encouraging the team to exceed the targets and enable quick and most cost effective solutions. Manages costs and related expenses. Having good understanding of Multi technology (GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, WCDMA, CDMA and LTE).

·   Strong working experience in RF optimization, Neighbor List Optimization and Layer Management in Multi Technology / Multi Carrier / Multi Band Networks.

Reliance Communications Limited, Patna June 2004 – Sept 2008

RF Engineer

·   Responsible for maintaining the KPI as per agreed SLA with customer.

·   Carrier upgrades in CDMA Lucent BTS’s (Mod 3.0, Mod 4.0, Mod 4B, C4400) & E1 addition for Capacity enhancement. Multi carrier optimization done. Also worked for power saving work in ModCell 4.0B.

·   Monitoring and analysis of KPIs through RAN reports.

·   Neighbor List optimization done in FCI as per HOMAX.

·   BTS Hardware outage root cause analysis & action plan for minimizing future outages.

·   VSWR / Return Loss Test and Swapping verification as required.

·   BTS Problem Identification & corrective action to meet Performance standard.

·   BTS Power Calibration, Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting of BTS.

·   RF Site Survey & Site Selection for CDMA & GSM Network expansion.

·   Candidate evaluation and finalization for Capacity Sites, New town & Highway Sites after RF validation.

·   Did MW LOS (Microwave Line of Site) Survey and recommendations during analysis.

·   RF Optimization of site and Customer coverage issue (Outdoor/Indoor) resolution by Tilt (Electrical/Mechanical) or azimuth change or parameter change or IBS (BTS or Repeater) proposal.

·   Improved the data speed in CDMA by parameter modification in database of Cell Site and overall KPI improvement of my cluster.

·   Project management and coordination for BSS/RF domain as well as Electrical domain during BTS swap / New Cell Site Integration. Track the Call Testing & alarm testing as well as organized respective Engineer for AT of new/Swap BTS sites as per standard.

·   Directly attended the all critical and major customer complaint for immediate resolution by online communication and sometime by visiting the locations.

·   Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory.

Consultant, Bangalore Mar 2004 – June 2004

Project Trainee (RF Network)

·   RF Survey for CDMA BTS Sites in Bangalore City & Suburb area.

·   Load Center (Nominal / Search Ring) creation of New Site & Preparation of Site Survey Form (RE1 Form).

·   Candidate evaluation and recommendation after RF validation for Capacity, New town & Highway Site.

·   VSWR Test & Swapping verification of New Sites.

Microsimm India Private Limited, New Delhi Apr 2003 – Aug 2003

Service Engineer

·   Preparation of MDF and Cabling verification.

·   Installation and Maintenance of Copper Cable Network, EPABX & Security Systems (Audio Door Phone / Video Door Phone Systems & CCTV – Silent / One way / two ways) of ALBA control System, Noida.

·   Total cost estimation of above equipment’s at customer location.

A & W Electronics, New Delhi May 2002 – Mar 2003

Service Engineer

·   Preparation of MDF and Cabling verification.

·   Fault diagnosis & rectification of Landline Telephone line.

·   Installation and Maintenance of Copper Cable Network, EPABX & Security Systems (Audio Door Phone / Video Door Phone Systems).

·   Total Cost Estimation of above equipment’s in a Housing Society.

Skills

·   IT Skills: Proficient with MS Office, MS Excel, PowerPoint & Internet etc.

Education & Training

·   Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering from India with First Class with Distinction.

Awards:

·   “Achiever Club Award” in Alcatel Lucent Managed Solutions India Private Limited, Patna for outstanding performance in maintaining the Quality of Network Services.

·   “Certificate of Excellence Award” in Reliance Communications Limited, Patna for outstanding contribution to growth of Business by maintaining good quality of service and customer complain resolution within SLA of Patna.

·   “Received money and appreciation from Alcatel-Lucent for maintaining the excellent quality of service during TRAI audit.

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