AAGBARA SATURDAY KPEA

(US Citizen)

(404)207-3878

aagbara@gmail.com

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Highly organized and results-oriented Associate RF Engineer/RF Drive Tester
Experience in RF deployment and Optimization for VoLTE, LTE Capacity (2.5 GHz), CDMA, EVDO, GSM, AWS, 3G UMTS, Radio network.
Effective at multitasking and working under pressure to accomplish overall objectives.

Familiarity with Samsung, ALU, Ericsson and Nokia Base Stations
Highly proficient in XCAL, DataPro, JDSU, TEMS Investigation & Symphony, Windcatcher, Benchmarker, ActixOne, Real Time Tool (RTT) and IrisView, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, GIS tools: MapInfo, Street Atlas(Delorme), Streets & Trips, pilot scanners, spectrum analyzers and power meters
Technical expertise in computer troubleshooting
Excellent knowledge of drive test data collection performance parameters such RSSI, QCI, RSRQ, RSRP, Rank Index, Ec/Io, PN, PCI, uplink/downlink Throughput etc

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Izar Associates – Nashville, TN AreaMay 2015 – Present

Verizon System Performance (Baseline)

 

Performed competitive assessment of key cellular/PCS competitors - CDMA, EVDO, LTE, VOLTE, and GSM technologies.

Collecting baseline data; post processing data; generating plots and reports utilizing a standardized company reporting tool; and analyzing Ascom baseline data utilizing tools such as RTT, Irisview, Windcatcher/ActixOne

Conduct specific data collection, Call Detail Record (CDR) search, drive testing, post processing and plot/report generation.

Helped other System performance Engineers troubleshooting and resolving system problems that include, but are not limited to, handoff failures, frequency related issues, inter-modulation, poor originations/terminations, radio and network blocking, high CDMA FFER, poor Ec/Io, EVDO, LTE AND VOLTE low data rate and data capacity; monitoring and troubleshooting LTE and VOLTE performance, cell site modifications, cell site re-homes, carrier additions, cell site upgrades or modifications as well as for new switching equipment

 

Further Enterprise Solutions – El Paso, TXFeb. 2015 – April 2015

RF Drive Test Technician

 

T-Mobile VoLTE Optimization activities

Perform optimization drive testing per customer complains of frequent drop VoLTE calls

The technologies supported cover WCDMA, GSM, and LTE.

Utilizing tools such as JDSU, TEMS Investigation 16.3.1, DataPro, MapInfo and Windcatcher and Actix to analyze network system performance.

Troubleshooting and resolving VoLTE complaints and trouble tickets

Creating maps for network optimization and planning

Drive designated routes and investigating VoLTE drop calls per customer complains

Check VoLTE call details – Call Initiations, Call Established and Call ending

 Monitor VoLTE call blocks and CS Fall Back calls in real time.

MIMO testing – Scanning WCDMA/GSM to LTE and perform Circuit Switched Fallback check
Analyzed all data and created reports in Excel and MS Word for LTE/VoLTE optimization process.
Utilize PCTEL ex flex scanner

 

TeleWorld Solutions – Chantilly, VANov. 2014 – Feb. 2015

Drive Tester Engineer – Samsung/Sprint Network Vision project Region 2W

 

2.5Ghz network capacity deployment - shakedowns

Perform wireless network drive test services (i.e.-Baseline, Optimization & Troubleshooting; Service Quality Monitoring; Benchmarking

Post processing, optimization, and Analysis for LTE Network using XCAP and MapInfo

LTE/EVDO/CDMA cluster drive data collection, post processing and analysis

Performed Cluster drives (Baseline, Legacy & Optimization), pre and post migration cluster

Undertake BSS parameter audits, suggest and fine tune parameters Implement new S/W or BSS parameters for overall network improvement RAN parameter translation, implementation of parameter change

Help Troubleshoot system problems such as Pilot pollution, drop calls, dropped connections, handoff failures and interference issues.

Perform eCSFB voice call testing on LTE

Propose resolutions to poor performing sites

Parameters audit (CDMA/EVDO, LTE)

Trouble Ticket Troubleshooting

RF Survey (data collection and post processing)

Experience creating drive routes, Drive Testing, post-processing, and analyzing results.

Drive test data processing and analyzing skills, extensive post-launch optimization and troubleshooting competence. Deep knowledge of parameter optimization.

Strong knowledge of LTE, and familiarity with performance trending, optimization.

Training of newly hired on testing tools and methodologies

 

Telnet Inc. – Rockville, MDJune 2013 – Nov. 2014

Drive Tester

 

LTE Deployment and optimization Project for Samsung supporting Sprint – Region 10
Conduct data collection drive testing with tools such as X CAL, DataPro, MapInfo, Delorne Gps etc
Technologies include CDMA, 4GLTE  800 MHz, 1900MHz & 2.5 MHz

Performed E911 Drive testing for CDMA, networks that included site surveys, compliance testing, PSAP drive testing, and E911 Calibration testing.

Helped developed drive routes and maps for efficient testing, Short and Long calls, CTTP

Assist in cell site integration and commissioning activities

Perform HandOff test (CW, CCW and eNodeB handover)

Conduct End of node test to identify call drops issues
Post processed data for the cluster drive and identified problem areas

Performed Cluster drives (Baseline, Legacy & Optimization), pre and post migration cluster
Work closely with System Performance Engineers to resolve customers’ issues by performing specific data collection drive testing, post processing and report generation

Ensure all equipments are functional and secured; configured network connections, and performed daily maintenance.

Perform miscellaneous tasks as required by company and clients.

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

XCAL, TEMS, JDSU, MS Office, Streets & Trips, and Delorme, GIS, Benchmarker, Actix, Windcatcher,

PcTEL Scanner, and E911 PSAP equipment.

 

   EDUCATION

 

Kennesaw State University, Marietta-Campus, Georgia      July 2010           

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering Technology            

Minor:  Business Administration

REFERENCES

Willie Starr – System Performance Engineer

Whites Creek Office, CARTN Region

Ph: 615-386-5033

Email: willie.starr@verizonwireless.com

 

Dan Goodburn – Samsung RF

STA Network Services

710 W. Belden Ave Suite B

Addison, IL 60101

Ph: 217-550-9253

Email: d.goodburn@sta.samsung.com

 

Musa Darboe – Verizon Cell Technician

1718 Indian Wood Cir

Maumee, OH 43537

Ph: 440-867-4072

Email: musa.darboe@verizonwireless.com