Saim Asad Abbasi

saim_abbasi@yahoo.com

469-268-2381

Career Objective:

To obtain a long-term career with an organization which has a strong background that provides a good opportunity for enhancement of professional and personal status. Seeking an opportunity to work as a RF test engineer in a renowned organization.

Core Competencies:

CDMA/EVDO/LTE cluster drive data collection and post processing experience.

Network performance analysis and optimization of the sites.

Comprehensive knowledge of PCB layout design, RF testing and development, and RF test equipment.

In- knowledge of WLAN technology, cellular products, telecommunication protocols, and hardware validation.

Sound knowledge of advanced RF testing methodologies and software and hardware validation.

Network performance analysis and optimization of the sites.

 

Professional Experience:

 

Organization: Samsung Electronics

Duration:February 2015 to july 2015

Designation: Telecom Engineer (Support Engineer)

Manager :Bashir Haider  Cell#469-422-7924

 

l          Performed troubleshooting on Samsung RAN network Equipments,including CDMA and LTE Equipments such as RRH

l          Worked on LSMR GUI and BSM GUI ,Logged in and checked Communication Alarms, wilted sites upon Customer request

l          Performed ticketing for internal and external third-party tickets in the remedy tool for issue related to CORE and RAN Samsung Equipments

l          Monitored the 3G Core and 4G core Network Reports and checked for any Critical Major and Minor Alarms

l          Performed Maintainence in Maintainence Window on Customer Request (FA Remapping , Site Activation and Deactivation, TX Attenuation , CEP Resets, BCP Resets,RRH Resets ,UDP Activation and Deactivation )

l          Generated RRH,RET,CEP and BCP LOGS on Request

 

Organization : Hone Solutions (FIT ACTIVITIES)

Duration : March 2014 to February 2015

Designation : Team Lead (Technical Support) Chicago Market,SFO Market,Seattle Market

Manager : Izhar Ahmed   Cell#469-223-9216

 

·   Managing Fit activities of all teams operating in Chicago,SFO,Seattle

·   Managing Drive test on 1.9 and 2.5 Frequency

·   Managing ATP Tests on TDD and FDD sites

 

Organization : Teleworld Solutions

Duration : November 2013 to March 2014

Designation: RF DRIVE TEST ENGINEER

Project : Benchmarking (Sprint )

Manager : Caryn Fialla   Cell#508-250-6927

 

·   Collect Data using Xcal tool

·   Optimizing data using QC tool

 

Organization: GTL USA INC

Duration: October2013 to November 2013

Designation: RF DRIVE TEST ENGINEER

Project:Clear Wire Sprint Project

Manager:Rachit Mahajan  Cell#832-623-9131

·   Checking Sprint Clear Device by going  on assigned towers and check RSRP and SINR values

·   Running ATP Test Using Script Power Shell

·   Checking download and upload speed and ping test on every Sector of assigned towers

·   Doing On Air Verification on every sector of towers

 

Organization:GTL USA INC

Duration: May 2012 to September 2013

Designation: RF Drive Test Engineer

Project:Verizon Ex calliber

Tool Used:Tems Investigator 15.1 ,Google Earth

Manager:Rachit Mahajan  Cell#832-623-9131

 

l          Collect Data using Tems

l          Monitor all Throughputs

l          Optimizing data using QC tool

 

Organization: GTL USA INC 
Duration: June 2011 to April 2012
Designation: RF Drive Test Engineer.

Manager:Rachit Mahajan  Cell#832-623-9131

 

Tool used:,TEMS 13.0, Google Earth, Microsoft Streets & Maps, Jdsu 82357A and 82357B, Dongle, Mobile Sony Ericsson K790i & K800i & Nokia 2670 & N85 Model, Mobile Antenna and GPS Antenna.

·   Maintaining Network KPI on the clusters while collecting Data.

·   Performing presentation plots for various radio parameters like Rx Level, Rx quality, C/I, C/A, SQL and MNC.

·   Performing Optimization like detection and rectification of swap by manual tracing, changing antenna tils and orientation on the basis of clutter, to remove interference.

·   Identify the reason for handover failures and also the reasons for bad quality patches found during drive test.

·   Handled responsibilities of assisting senior RF test engineer in analyzing prototypes of products and in testing RF signal generator.

 

Organization: GTL USA INC
Duration: April 2010 to May 2011
Designation: RF Drive Test Engineer.

Manager:Rachit Mahajan  Cell#832-623-9131

 

Tool used: Mapinfo Professional 8.0 and 8.5,TEMS 13.0.x, Google Earth, Microsoft Streets & Maps, Jdsu 82357A and 82357B, Dongle.

·   Collecting Baseline data; post processing data; reporting and generating plots.

·   Handled responsibilities of assisting senior RF test engineer in analyzing prototypes of products and in testing RF signal generator.

·   Performed the tasks of coordinating with the project team in the implementation of RF

·   Assigned responsibilities of gathering the test data to develop testing issues on CDMA and EVDO and update the report to the test manager.

·   Collecting Baseline data; post processing data; reporting and generating plots.

·   Assigned other job responsibilities as assigned by the senior RF test engineer.

 

Organization: AT&T (GTL USA INC)
Duration: January 2008 to April 2010
Designation: Associate RF Engineer.

Manager:Rachit Mahajan  Cell#832-623-9131

 

                 Tool used: Data Collection tools (drive testing) technical evaluation and comparison summary, this                   includes tools of NEMO, TEMS, XCAL, JDSU and PCTel EX/MX, R&S TSMW, Andrew

·   Post processing tool capability, compatibility & technical evaluation. Evaluated, Actix, Gladiator, TEMS Investigation.

·   Responsible for handling complete RF testing lifecycle by interfacing with the application engineers.

·   CW Drive Testing.

·   Responsible for handling original and manufacturing tasks like installation and commissioning of power plant.

·   LTE cluster drive for data collection and post processing log files.

·   Perform responsibilities of conducting research on the new features of system levels

·   Handle the tasks of developing best RF testing strategies by coordinating with the systems engineers.

·   Responsible for handling complete RF testing life cycle by interfacing with the application engineers.

·   Collecting Baseline data; post processing data; reporting and generating plots.

·   Assigned other job responsibilities as assigned by the senior RF test engineer.

 

Organization:Ufone Telecom (Karachi,Pakistan)

Designation:Rf Drive Tester

Duration:April 2006 to November 2007

Manager:Talha Iqbal Siddiqui  Cell#92321-8972592

 

Drive Test Tools: TEMS 8.2.2 Software, Dongle Key, Mobile Samsung T639 Model, Mobile Antenna, Garmin GPS, Data cable, Inverter, Laptop, MapInfo Professional 8.5/9.0 and Google earth

 

 

l            Involved in gathering the data from different locations using an ERICSSON tool called TEMS (TEMS provides the solutions you need to plan, implement, and optimize 2G networks).
 

l          Coordinating the drive routes using Microsoft streets and trips.

l          Scanning of Different frequencies and collection of data in the clusters of WCDMA and GSM technologies using TEMS 8.2.2

l          Performed Field testing of wireless devices to determine device and system performance.

l          Provided technical support to the RF optimization team.

l          Monitored the channel for dropped calls, blocked calls, handover failures.
Conducted drive tests using TEMS.

 

 

Organization:Ufone Telecom (Karachi,Pakistan)

Designation:Rf Drive Tester

Duration:Febuary 2005 to March 2006

Manager:Talha Iqbal Siddiqui  Cell#92321-8972592

 

 

l          Performed basic telecommunication field tests.
 

l          Monitored and maintained all test equipments and tools.
 

l          Performed troubleshoot and maintenance of equipments.
 

l          Prepared and distributed files for post processing.
 

l          Analyzed data and recommended improvements in RF.
 

l          Recommended measures for system improvement.
 

l          Prepared summaries for reports and analyzed them.

 

 

Educational Summary

NETWORK ADMINISTRATION (UNDER GRADUATE FROM WESTWOOD COLLEGE)