·   8+ years of work experience in Telecom industry with an excellent understanding of LTE/VoLTE/UMTS/CDMA/EVDO/EDGE/GPRS/GSM Networks.

·   VoLTE KPI (drive test, RAN,IMS) defination & optimization, feature verification, parameter tuning, drive test analysis, cell trace analysis, VoLTE features knowledge (SRVCC, TTI Bundling, ROHC,SS-DRX etc), IMS call flow, signaling and functionality

·   Proficient of RF Design, Optimization and performance lifecycle, RAN Performance, Capacity and Features Testing.

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

·   Multi-Vendor experience: Nokia Solutions & Networks, Huawei,Alcatel-Lucent,Samsung,TEOCO(Aircom).

·   Solid understanding of SIP and layer 3 messages.

·   Solid computer skills (Python, Excel macros and SQL programming)

·   Excellent communication, organization, PowerPoint presentation and time management skills.

·   Sharp learner successfully worked as part of cohesive teams in projects, striving towards common goals.

 

1.Aircom Asset   2.Aircom CAPESSO   3. Mentum PLANET    4.Atoll    5. Nokia NetAct    6.TEMS  

6.CM Operations Manager(NSN)  7.CM Editor(NSN)   8.Network Editor(NSN)   9.BSS Splitting tool(NSN)   

10.Rehosting Tool(NSN)   11.M2000(Huawei)   12.Siterra   13.HIT   14.Spectrum Analyzer

15. BERT   16.MapInfo   17.Reveal PCMD tool   18.Falcon-RFISS   19.RF Cockpit   20.eDAT  21.QCAT 22.QXDM    23.GoogleEarth  24.MS Street & Maps  25.Windcatcher 26.LSMR  27.BSM  28.SpotFire  29.Mobile Meridian

30.XCAL  31.XCAP

 

Samsung SDS America (January 2015 to Date)

Sprint Multi-Band Project

LTE/VoLTE RF Consultant (OEM: Samsung)

 

•         LTE multiband traffic Management for 800/1900FDD and 2.5TDD

•         With outstanding efforts brought Colorado market from No.4 to No.1 in Root matrics for 2015

•         VoLTE network performance improvement, defining KPIs with customer, checking and analyzing of Volte new features.

•         Responsible for VoLTE KPI Optimization (Setup Fail, SIP Error, RTP Drop, Speech path delay, Video path delay etc.).

•         Analyze drive test data ( XCAL, XCAP,Windcatcher) to in identify trouble areas requiring targeted optimization for VoLTE.

•         Excellent knowledge of VoLTE standard KPI’s, practical experience in creating and analysis of statistical KPI reporting.

•         Optimization of Agoop/Meshes by proposing parametric changes,DAS solution for poor coverage, sector addition and Azimuth orientation options

•         Optimization of CDMA, EVDO and LTE networks which indicated improvement in network Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility and integrity.   

•         Implementation and testing of new features/trials market wide to improve the core KPIs

•         Perform analysis of network KPI's, troubleshoot issues and involved in day-to-day performance management/optimization

•         Perform parameter audits, conduct pre-post analysis, and prepare performance reports.

•         Coordinated with  IT and Database management team to create,maintain and audit SQL and Tableau DB.

•         Analyze drive test data and propose recommendations to optimize and improve network performance

•         Analysis of neighbor X2/S1 relations and implementation of corrections 

•         Implementation and troubleshooting of CSFB/eCSFB configuration

•         Troubleshoot system problems such as Voice CFR/CDR, LTE CFR/CDR,Throughput,RSRP/RSRQ/CINR etc.

•         Monitor and trend network statistics, troubleshoot issue sites and resolve capacity/quality issues.

 

Alcatel Lucent USA (January 2014 to January 2015)

Sprint LTE Multi-Band Project

LTE RF Consultant (OEM: ALU)

 

North Carolina Market Lead for Non-FIT Technology Validation Project. The test cases were formulated to validate the following functionality in TDD and FDD:

·   Idle Mode Cell Reselection

·   Intra  TDD/FDD Handover

·   Billing Accuracy for Intra-TDD, Inter TDD-FDD data sessions

·   Connected Mode Handover  (CM-HO)

·   Enhanced Circuit Switch Fallback (eCSFB) from 2.5 TDD LTE to 1900 MHz CDMA

·   User Experience on commercial services and applications (YouTube, Speed test and Skype)

LA Market lead for LTE NV2.5 Design-1 Dual Band Optimization Project core Objectives were:

·   To optimize thresholds and triggers for Connected Mode handover between 1.9 FDD and 2.5 TDD LTE

·   Provide suitable RF conditions and optimal user experience to users in mixed 1.9/2.5 environment

·   Quantify and Report KPIs to represent user experience and network behavior

Baltimore Market lead for LTE Tri Band Optimization Project Objectives are:

·   Optimize handovers in a Tri-band LTE environment (800FDD,1.9FDD and 2.5TDD)

·   Traffic Management in Tri-Band LTE Environment (800 FDD,1.9 FDD and 2.5TDD)

·   To calculate drive test based KPIs to capture user experience in tri-band environment

Baltimore Market LTE Fit for Dual Carrier Traffic Management Objectives are:

·   Load Balancing Features activation on TDD LTE eNodes to avoid Overloading conditions.

·   Multiple Offloading Test Cases in TDD LTE Dual Carriers(2.5TDD) environment

·   All Coverage base HO Test Cases were successfully executed and passed

 

Aircom International USA (March 2013 to December 2013)

Sprint/Nextel Mexico Project

RF Design Consultant

 

·               Responsible for design, optimizing, analyzing and improving performance of Nextel Mexico UMTS network.

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

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

·               Serves as KPI subject matter expert in order to improve network performance.

·               Perform site surveys to evaluate location and identify requirements for system design.

·               Responsible for indoor DAS model propagation and capacity to determine antenna type/placement and equipment.

·               Responsible for communicating with other Network organizations to identify, test, design, and activate new cell sites, carrier adds, new product implementations.

·               Responsible for capacity planning and Ec/Io ratio analysis. Site design. Participate in the search ring process and assist in the selection of cell sites that are RF-optimum.

·               Develop Re-Design modification to existing sites for performance enhancement.

·               Re-design of sites (Height Reduction and Orientation) as required to mitigate interference.

 

 

Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd (June 2008 to March 2013)

RF Design and Optimization Engineer (OEM: NSN)

 

•            Radio Planning and Optimization of LTE/UMTS/GSM network to improve network performance.

•            Responsible for link budget analysis, macro/micro design standards, review and approve final RF design documents.

•            Experience with using SQL Server and Excel to query and analyze data.

•            LTE/UMTS specifically on pre & post launch / optimization activities.

•            Identifying causes of RF interferences and troubleshooting interference problems.

•            Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems.

•            Participates in the development of inter and intra team processes for system performance.

•            Assessed the RF Coverage on Motorways, Highways, prime commercials and residential locations.

•            Presented reports for future planning strategies using Prediction Tool (Asset) and Drive Test Analysis.

•            Responsible for processing documentation required for FAA/FCC filings and compliance.

•            Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections.

•            Post processing of drive test log files to analyze drive test problems and determine if caused by poor coverage, interference, quality, missing neighbors’ relations etc.

•            Creation of Drive routes for Drive testing.

•            KPI’s and Traffic Trend analysis. Optimized neighbor list and adjusted HO Margin to reduce ping-pong

•            Responsible for planning and implementation of Trial projects as per customer request. 

•            Technical coordination with other departments (Core CS, Core PS, OSS, NWP & NPO)

•            Responsible for pointing out poor coverage areas and recommend the short/long term solutions.

 

 

 

•            Certification of ITIL V3 Foundation.

•            CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

•            Certification of Palo Alto Networks Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE).

•            Training of 5G Technology enablers.

•            Training of Analyzing VoLTE logs.

•            Training of Wi-Fi Coexistence.

 

 

Bachelor of Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering.