Mohamed F. Hersi

5506 Palmira Way, Apt. B

Columbus, OH 43231

Mfhersi2012@gmail.com ·  (614) 592-3361  

 

Highly qualified and motivated associate RF Engineer seeking a position utilizing my skills acquired over a number of years in the in field of Drive Testing/RF Engineering.

Bachelor of Science: Economics (June 2012) 

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Associate RF Engineer/Drive Test Engineer with almost 3 years of hands on experience in the Wireless Telecommunications Industry. Experience in drive testing, data analysis and writing reports. Experience with download/upload IPERF throughput testing, clockwise and counterclockwise stationary testing, pre and post SSD testing, CTTP testing, shakedowns on alpha, beta and gamma sectors, E911 testing, IVHHO testing, pre and post migrations, SSV and CSFB testing. Have experience using JDSU/Agilent, XCAL, TEMS, NEMO, LLDM, QXDM, QPST, Street Atlas, MS Streets & Trips, Oracle, Maple, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Xilinx, OS Platforms: Windows, Linux/Unix, Mac OS X, iOS and Android.

 

Scarlet Wireless – Charlotte, NC     July 2013 – December 2014

LTE Drive Test Engineer, UMTS

v      Performed 3G, 4G, LTE and 2.5 GHz testing on Sprint nationwide project

v      Experienced in using QXDM (Qualcomm) Professional to test LTE handsets

v      Performed Drive Testing using XCAL software, tests included throughput testing, ping testing, attach-detach testing, Intra Site handoff testing, mobility drives, E911 Drive Testing with non-emergency PSAP calls to collect and report the required information, etc.

v      Performed both 1^st and 2^nd carrier SSD, SSV and Cluster drives

v      Analyzed and Measured the LTE Parameters to include RSRP, RSSI, RSRQ, SINR and CQI Measurements

v      Collected both scanner and UE data (SC, RSCP and Ec/No, RSSI) for all the detected cells

v      Obtained high proficiency in using command prompt to run manual IPERF commands, TCP UL/DL and UDP UL/DL

v      Resolved site issues to include sector swaps and site alarms in conjunction with the RF Engineering team and Field Engineering teams.

v      Acquired high proficiency in using XCAL software and was promoted to training new Associate RF Engineers and Drive Testing teams

 

Verveba – Kansas City, MO     April 2013- July 2013

Drive Test Engineer

 

Ø       Performed 4G/LTE Drive Testing using Qualcomm Product Support Tools QPST and QXDM

Ø       Performed throughput testing (DL/UL) using LLDM software and an LG UE

Ø       Performed CW, CCW and stationary tests including CSFB using QXDM

Ø       Tested handovers within a site and from site to site within a cluster (intra and inter-cell handover tests)

Ø       Captured and analyzed QXDM logs, independently solved problems while in the field and worked in a team when required

Ø       Performed Pre and Post SSDs using LLDM as well as ATP 4G shakedowns on QXDM Investigation 15.3

Ø       Obtained high proficiency in using command prompt to run manual IPERF commands, TCP UL/DL and UDP UL/DL

Avion Systems – Cleveland, Ohio     November 2012 –March 2013

LTE Drive Test Engineer                                                                   

v      Performed Drive Testing using JDSU, Agilent E6474A and NEMO Outdoors wireless network optimization software

v      Performed individual sector tests, single site verification (SSV), cluster baseline drives, inter-radio access technology (IRAT) exit route tests, inter-frequency hand off (IFHO) exit route tests and cluster re-drives

v      Analyzed and Measured LTE parameters like RSRP, RSSI, RSRQ, SINR and CQI Measurements

v      Collect both scanner and UE data (SC, RSCP and Ec/No, RSSI) for all the detected cells

v      Performed Stationary test at the cell sites to check and verify the download/upload throughput

v      Performed attach tests, detach tests and ping tests

v      Experienced using Street Atlas and Microsoft Streets and Trips tools for the navigation of drive routes

v      Perform CSFB testing to verify LTE call success rate and call drop rates, speed tests and E911 Drive Testing with non-emergency PSAP calls to collect and report the required information

v      Performed Stationary test at the cell sites to check and verify the throughput (DL/UL)

 

Pioneer Cell - Dallas, TX     Aug 2012-October 2012

RF Engineering                                                                                     

Ø       Worked directly with the lead RF Engineering Team to monitor and record cell site signal strength

Ø       Assisted the RF Engineering Team in cell site troubleshooting including dropped calls, poor coverage and overloaded circuits

Ø       Experienced with CW and CCW testing, TEMS and Agilent equipment

Ø       Completed CDMA, IDEN, EVDO and GSM drive data collections, documentation and analysis

Ø       Performed coverage, capacity and performance activity modulations

Ø       Evaluated existing sites to improve network coverage through site modification with antennas and azimuth changes

Ø       Supported engineering and technical staff as well as providing engineering support to sales and customers by responding to customer and employee network complaints