Syed Khan

Email: syed2099@gmail.com, Cell: 832-785-8024, Houston, TX 77089

Profile:

Multi-vendor hands-on experience in RF optimization and planning of multiple cellular technologies (LTE, VoLTE, CDMA, EVDO. UMTS, IBS/DAS/small cell etc) and have dealt with different aspects of planning & optimization including radio network dimensioning, coverage/capacity planning, parameter tuning and new feature optimization during my job on different cellular RF projects.

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Radio Network Optimization Tools:

(Ericsson OSS-RC, ENiQ, AMOS scripting,) NSN NetAct, (Alcatel-Lucent SAM, NPO, SPO, YOHO, NCV Transcend eDAT,) X-CAL, X-CAP, TEMS, WindCatcher, JDSU, Spectrum analyzer Wireshark, Tableau

 

Radio Network Planning & Design Tools:

Planet (V5.7), Atoll (V2.8.3) with cross-wave propagation model, multi-layer and Arieso Automatic Cell Planning (ACP), Radio Network Dimensioning (RND), MapInfo, Google Earth etc, Siterra

 

Projects Experience:

RF Consultant

Sprint LTE Multi-band Network Optimization and Design Project South Texas Market

November 2014 – February 2015

 

·   Working closely with Sprint local RF teams to meet and exceed the multi-band networks KPI targets.

·   Market level daily OSS KPI monitoring and analysis, investigating issues, proposing RF solution and executing optimization actions to improve KPI and meet and exceed targets.

·   LTE 1900, LTE 2.5, LTE 800 pre and post launch technical support

·   Global network parameters (Fax flash) analysis, recommendation, implementation and monitoring.

·   LTE Layer management analysis and parameter tuning to balance traffic between two 5MHz FDD carriers and one 20MHz TDD carrier.

·   Traffic Management in multiple equipment vendors and multi-carrier environment (Ericsson FDD carrier and NSN TDD carrier)

·   RAN feature & parameter audit & trial to improve network KPI and enhance user experience.

·   Collaborates with RF, OPS, Ericsson managed service and Sprint teams to resolve major alarms.

·   Review drive test data and L3 message for cluster optimization.

·   Capacity planning and dimensioning for special events.

·   Small cell, Pico cell, IBS and DAS recommendation, design and optimization for high traffic venue such as stadium, sports complex and malls

·   Multi-band networks coverage design and planning verification using Planet V (5.7)

·   Special projects support including live monitoring of events and making parameter changes on the go to improve CFR, CDR, throughput etc.

·   LTE B41 (2.6 GHz) in-bound uplink interference analysis and identification of possible interference RSSI & location. Accordingly, guide RF planning RAN rollout teams about sites with possible interference.

 

 

 

RF Consultant

Alcatel Lucent Sprint NV West Region Project LTE1900 and LTE800 Network Optimization and Network Performance Improvement

January 2014 – November 2014

 

·   LTE 1900, LTE800, CDMA and EVDO networks optimization and design.

·   Site level and cluster level optimization and design to meet the pre and post cutover criteria for Network Vision project.

·   Drive test data and layer-3 message analysis using eDAT to improve CDR, CFR, RSRP/SINR coverage for pre and post network launch.

·   Generate case studies based on LTE OSS KPI trending. Network performance improvements through CDR, CFR handover and DL/UL data throughput analysis and optimization

·   Continuous Wave Testing (CWT) and propagation model tuning

·   Create the influence factor for generating top offender sites on per market level. Resolve the network issues of these TOP offender sites on priority basis and reported to customer on weekly basics.

·   Tri-band networks (800 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands) performance testing and optimization.

·   Define cluster boundary and create drive test routs

 

RF Consultant LTE& VoLTE Networks Design Optimization

AT&T New York and New Jersey Markets Core Urban LTE Network Design Optimization and Dual band Design Justification July2013 – September2013

 

·   Core dense urban area LTE network constrain/unconstraint design, site sparse, multi-layer, ground level and indoor planning using Atoll and Arieso Automatic Cell Planning (ACP)

·   New Site Built (NSB) LTE macro sites dual band densification design and dual banding justification for 2013 initiative

·   700 MHz and 1900 MHz LTE network super cluster site/transmitter/cell/geo database & RF survey report analysis, link budget and cross-wave/SPM propagation models analysis. Design database related problems identification and resolutions

·   LTE network coverage prediction for 4 & 2 servers @5dB & 7 servers @10dB margin, dominance analysis and design optimization

·   LTE network data and VoLTE services traffic forecasting, capacity planning and  Monte Carlo simulations

·   Improving customer VoLTE experience by improving accessibility, retainability & mobility KPIs through optimization

·   Improving CINR using tilt adjustments & parameter changes to improve VoLTE access failure & drop call rate

·   Adjusting parameters/thresholds for smoother VoLTE handovers in core areas & reduce drop calls at border areas

·   Small cell, IBS and DAS design and optimization for high traffic venues such as stadium, sports complex and malls

·   Low band and high band RF Datasheet (RFDS) Preliminary Initial Cluster Design (PICD) release and design deliverable reports and presentation

·   CW test data collection, analysis and model tuning. Link budgeting and network dimensioning

 

 

RF Consultant

Sprint Network Vision Project in Oregon, SW Washington and Inland North West markets

April 2013 – July 2013

 

LTE network design, planning and optimization tasks:

·   Final radio network design such as eNodeB ID, PCI, TAC, intra-site and inter-site and 3G-4G neighbor planning and optimization

·   Single site verification and cluster optimization

·   LTE network KPIs such as DL & UL throughput degradation, connection drop rate, connection setup failure rate and handover failure rate root cause analysis, optimization and change recommendation

·   LTE network coverage (overshooting, coverage hole) optimization by analyzing DT log files and RET reports

·   LTE network design & coverage prediction, coverage optimization as per antenna engineering parameters such as antenna tilt, azimuth and height changes ( RSRP, SINR & throughput studies) using Planet (V5.5)

 

 

Educational Qualification:

ü       BS Electrical Engineering (Major Electronics and Communication), University of Engineering & Technology,

Professional Reference:

ü       Khitis Vashishat, (Manager, Technical Delivery), Ericsson, Plano, TX, Mobile: 972-330-7884, E-mail:k.vashishat@gmail.com