Jean-Baptiste Coupet                                                  

Jbcoupet@Gmail.com

561-402-5551

 

 

11706 Melrose St. #100

Overland Park KS 66210

 

 

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  OBJECTIVE:     RF engineering providing the opportunity to make a strong contribution to organizational goals through continued development of professional skills.

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Skills and tools Used

 

 

·   Citrix. Business Object. Winfiol. Nokia OSS; Ericsson OSS. Tech Alert/Ops Alert.

·   Nokia OSS; TPIM; Insite.

·   Actix Analyzer

·   Asset propagation tool.

·   Cell Planner.

·   Mentum Planet prediction tool.

·   Wizard propagation tool. (Nextel, T-Mobile)

·   GeoPlan propagation tool (Verizon Internal propagation tool)

·   Nemo Data collection tool; OMC; Insite; Homer; Metrica, XPM (T-Mobile Houston)

·   TEMS investigation V.12

·   TEMS Cell Planner. TEMS Investigation and NEMO (Data Collection tools). 

·   TEMS Drive Route Analysis. (LongLines Wireless, Digicel Haiti, T-Mobile, Western Wireless)

·   IFTA, Nitro, RSAT (Optimeyes)…, Safco WalkAbout, Surveyor32 Nortel (Sprint CDMA)

·   UMTS Training provided by Broadnet Belgium for Portugal Market

·   Very proficient with Map Info; Google Earth, Street Atlas.

·   Actix Analyzer, Nortel Optimizer (optimization tool use by Nortel CDMA to post-processed drive test data and data analysis)

·   Opas 32

·   Grayson and HP7470 (these are receivers use for CW test and optimization drive test).

·   Panther (software use with the Berkeley Receiver to collecting CW test data).

·   Proficient of Microsoft office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

 

 

Training Courses

 

·   LTE Training provided by T-Mobile; Nokia Vendor.

·   Actix Analyzer training.

·   Antenna Principles and Applications for Cellular and PCS

·   Ericsson GSM System Survey (Certification)

·   Ericsson GPRS System Survey (Certification)

·   Ericsson GSM Cell Planning Principles I, II (Certification)

·   Ericsson GSM Radio Network Features (Certification)

·   Ericsson GSM Radio Network tuning & statistics. (Certification)

·   Link Budget Analysis

·   Proficient in MapInfo Applications, Planet propagation tool & +

·   Model Tuning for TECC WIZARD propagation prediction tool

·   Wireless Network Design Guidelines and Processes

·   iDEN Technology.

·   UMTS training in Belgium (UMTS NODE planning principles and network features)

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

 

WAYSYS/ Facewave/ T-MobileMay 2014 to March 2015

·   Senior RF design _ T-Mobile System Design; modernization… Kansas Market including Arkansas; UMTS/LTE 700.

·   Preparing T-Mobile RFDS with configuration that fit particular site and load them into the RFDS portal.

·   Review construction drawings for accuracy.

·   Review leasing application to assure equipment consistency.

·   Build Construction Diagram using Microsoft Visio.

 

 

FES (Further Engineering Services)Jan. 2014 to May 2014

·   Senior RF design _ T-Mobile System Design; modernization Indiana & Cincinnati; UMTS/LTE.

·   Preparing T-Mobile RFDS with configuration that fit particular site; load them into the RFDS portal.

·   Preparing RFCIQ and load them into the CIQ portal

·   Review Co-location applications.

·   Antenna selection that fit site requirements for modernization.

·   Review Cell drawing for approval.

·   Review cluster drive and assure modernized sites are working optimally and provide recommendations when necessary.

 

 

Aircom International, Digicel HaitiAug 2013 – Nov 2013

·   Project Manager /RF Design Engineer.

·   Overseeing the rollout and doing design for the dual band 1800/900 overlay across Haiti.

·   Evaluating TSSRs using ASSET prediction tool in conjunction with Google Earth.

·   Creating HOS for RFDSs

·   Creating and evaluating RFDSs for final sites build.

·   Maintaining site tracker and in order to gauge the progression of the project.

·   Managing site survey team and preparing site visit schedules.

·   Keeping Aircom management in Loop of the project with daily report.

·   Closed project as planned.

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T-Mobile USAOverland ParkKansas city, KSDec 2011 – July 2013

 

·   4G / LTE System design and performance Engineer; Including GSM.

·   Prepare GSM daily reports; Voice and data

·   Monitoring 4G / LTE system performance using TPIM & other tools.

·   Monitoring IRAT performance

·   Build new 4G site in Nokia OSS.

·   Build adjacencies for new 4G sites

·     Neighbor list optimization.

·   Add new Channel elements for congested sites

·   Add 2^nd carrier to congested sites.

·     911 test calls for 2^nd carrier.

·   Build Adjacencies for new 4G sites. (ADJG, ADJI, ADJS, ADJW)

·   Prepare RFCIQs for 4G sites.

·   Adjacency scrubbing based on HO reports.

·   LTE RFCIQs, RFDS, and Justification packages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aircom International, Plantation FloridaJan 2011 – Nov 2011

·   UMTS Design for T-Mobile Florida

·   Create and maintain RFDS for new UMTS site build

·   Create and maintain Justification Packages for New UMTS site build.

·   Applied Scrambling codes to New UMTS site build.

·   Conduct GSM site audits to determine site upgrade to UMTS

·   Conduct performance testing for new UMTS sites and make necessary parameter adjustment for optimal performance.

·   Perform optimization on a cluster by cluster basis and utilize Actix Analyzer to process drive data; then prepared final optimization packages for submission.

 

LongLines WirelessSioux City, Iowa (GSM 1900)July 2008  -  Dec 2010

 

·   Performance Engineer, Design, RF Optimization; Site Functionality test including drive Testing. Data processing. Parameter recommendations.

·   Creating system BSC boundary to minimize excessive signaling, Handover failures, call setup failures, and excessive SDCCH congestion.

·   Responsible for system retune; modifying or creating new site data fill required for improving network performance.

·   Make recommendations on network parameter settings to improve MOU/ RF Drop; Hand Over drops, call blocking, and minimizing interference level; Radio add when necessary.

·   Daily system monitoring; selecting 5 worse performing cells to perform shakedown and increase performance.

·   Weekly KPI report to management.

·   Map Info linked with Google Earth for creating maps and displaying coverage layers

·   Neighbor scrubbing; Coverage and interference analysis using Mentum Planet.

·   Update from Mentum Planet 4.1 to 4.5 and migrate to Mentum Planet 5.2.1.89.

 

 

 

T-Mobile       Houston, TX            (Nokia equipment)October 2007 – June 2008

·   UMTS design and Optimization; Site survey and Functionality test including drive Testing; IRAT HO, IFHO, Identify Co-channel & adjacent channel interference ;( Nokia Equipment); Routine monitoring and review network Key Performance Indicator (KPI).

·   Log Data processing (Post-processed drive data); Worked with other engineers to address issues discovered during testing.

·   Site survey; ensure proper BTS installation, proper cabling, proper antenna azimuth (based on site design requirements) and antenna tilts.

·   Evaluate Capacity requirements to meet growth needs.

·   Neighbor scrubbing; Coverage and interference analysis. SOAP Packages.

·   GSM BSC Re-homing; Cluster and market KPI reporting.

·   GSM design for coverage expansion;

·   GSM Design In-building ip-BTS and DAS system implementation to provide in-building coverage (Downtown Houston TX); Frequency assignment for ip-BTS and DAS system.

·   Performing E-911 testing for new sites and new ip-Bts / DAS system.

·   Creating coverage map using ASSET propagation tool and

 

Digicel Haiti(Ericsson equipment)July 2005 - Oct 2007

 

·   RF Design and optimization engineer for Digicel Haiti. Building Digicel Haiti Wireless network from the ground up using Ericsson equipment.

·   Responsibilities included: Nominal design planning, propagation modeling, system optimization, assigning sites for characterization, Cell Sites selection and Candidate’s evaluation, antenna selection.

·   Preparing CDD for new cell sites ready for integration.

·   Technical site surveys for macro and micro cells (antenna location recommendation, propagation tests, etc testing information to the RF technician, analyzing , interpreting drive test data, specifying corrective actions to maximize radio coverage by specifying antenna height, azimuth, angle and, or equipment upgrade; uplink-downlink path balance, effective radiated power, antenna tilt, power and reception quality levels, Frequency planning.

·   Define the Design Guidelines, Coverage objectives and Construction Phases.
Drive test evaluation and changes recommendations for initial Tuning.

·   Tools used are: TEMS cell Planner, TEMS investigation, Map Info, Excel, Power Point, and Citrix (OSS), CNAI.

 

 

Engineering Solutions      (Design & Optimization)       Walnut Creek California

                                                                                                                                        July 2003 – July 2005

·   RF Design and optimization engineer for Central Coast California coverage and services.

·   Responsibilities included: propagation modeling, cell ,system optimization, assigning sites for characterization , testing information to the RF technician, analyzing , interpreting drive test data, specifying corrective actions to maximize radio coverage by specifying antenna height, azimuth, angle and, or equipment upgrade, uplink-downlink path balance , effective radiated power ,antenna tilt , power and reception quality levels, working in conjunction with frequency planner to ensure proper usage of spectrum and reuse patterns needed to develop predictive RF network coverage.

·   Working with site Development team for new build out for network expansion and capacity.

·   Monitored daily live-cell performance statistics.  

·   Monitoring performance of all sites in selected cluster.

·   Lookup NTM tickets on a daily basis and resolving customer issues in regards to interference lack of coverage.

·   Adding neighbors when necessary using Scotty, including BR adds for capacity reasons.

·   Conducting drive test to identify problem areas and plan for improvement.

·   Assisting in the recon effort with site development and issuing new site candidates for coverage expansion and enhancement.

·   Propagation Analysis using Wizard in conjunction with Map Info.

·   Data Collection Using Nitro, RSAT, and IFTA.

·   Verifying packet data uplink and downlink.

·   Parameter adjustments when necessary to minimize call drops and improve handoff.

·   Detected adjacent interferences and make sites adjustments.

·   Post processed data using Actix Analyzer to identify existing problems within the Network.

·   Make parameter adjustments and, or add site as needed.

 

 

TEK System Florida    (US)                                                          Boca Raton Florida                                          Dec 2001 – Dec2002

          Verizon Wireless: CDMA Design Engineer                          
             

·     Responsible for 3G1X on Assigned sites as well as the deployment of market optimal coverage and capacity

·     In charge of the CDMA system design using GeoPlan prediction tool.

·     Responsible for issuing new site candidates evaluation and approval.

·     Proactively engaged in all counties hearings for new site’s developments and zoning issues, co-location application procedures.

·     Responsible for FCC , FAA compliance related issues.

·     Analyzing drive test data for site evaluation and performance.

·     Zoning issues, Co-Location application procedures.

·     PN selections and assignments using PN selection tool; Verizon Internal.

·     Coordinate with performance engineers to make parameter adjustments for optimal network performance.

·     Select drive routes for drive testers.

·     Sites Auditing, and Monitoring.

 

 

``` Midwest Wireless(Accelera)             Arlington, Texas

RF Optimization Engineer: (Arlington, Texas)  Erickson  (GSM)        08 Apr 2001 to Nov 2001

 

·   GSM Design and Optimization in Greenville South Carolina

·   RF Design, coverage analysis, link budget calculation, antenna & transmission line selection.

·   Best site selection based on propagation analysis and coverage requirements. 

·   Create and issue search rings for the purpose of acquiring a new site candidate.

·   Frequency Planning and Neighbor list input.

·   Evaluating new candidate for integration to the network

·   Performed radio parameter measurements, assessed speech quality, data measurements, C,I Measurements

Check the availability of a set of traffic channel, measured unmodulated carriers Using TEMS Investigation.

·   Collected drive test data…Processed and analyzed using TEMS Investigation in relation with MAP Info.

·      Identified problem areas due to lack of RF…representing coverage holes and suggested additional sites.

·      Dropped Calls Investigator and suggest parameter changes.

·      Sites Auditing and Monitoring for Co-Channel and Adjacent Channel Interference.

·      Provided training to other engineers at the request of the clients.

 

     TIO ENTERPRISES:     (Troy, MI)                                            Brussels, Belgium

              RF Design Engineer: (Belgium)                 July, 2000 – Mar 2001

 

·   Fixed Wireless (LMDS) design for Broadnet in Belgium, Paris, Spain, etc. (Europe).

·   Using Celplan run Prediction tool.

·   Sites Selection Evaluation based on Broadnet’s strategy and design Structure.

·   Check difference in new design compared to the bid document requirements.

·   Perform calculations to ensure compliance with bid document.

•    Perform site visits and determine proper coverage and blocking scenario

·   Coverage of SME points, look for obvious terrain obstacles.

·   Sites Auditing and Monitoring.

·   UMTS Training provided by Broadnet Belgium for Portugal Market where I learned the UMTS Architecture, UMTS Coverage and Capacity requirements, and how the UMTS network could be built…and the Link Budget.

·   Learned the 3G and the UMTS Technology, and the common design guidelines.

·   Applied UMTS design strategies and implementations for Portugal.

·   UMTS Optimization & Performance; Portugal Market

 

 

      WIRELESS FACILITIES INC.   (WFI)          San Diego, CAJuly 98 to July 2000

     RF Design, and Optimization Engineer:

     Nextel Partners Project. - Boise, Idaho     Jan, 00 to July, 00

 

·   In Charged of the system expansion, Optimization, and Frequency Implementation. Additional radios for capacity purposes in Boise Idaho.

·   Conducting drive testing to model tuned propagation model in Wizard for prediction accuracy.

·   Data processing and analysis using Walk-About, and Opas32 to determine problem areas and propose recommendations.

·   Frequency planning and tuning to minimize co-channel and or adjacent channel interference in the system.

·   Site’s audits.

 

 

 

 

Design RF Assistant Engineer: 

         Design Nextel Partners Project. - Louisville KY  March 99 - Jan 2000

 

·   Actively involved in the Nextel Partners design in Louisville, KY. 

·   Preliminary design, which consists of using the Tecc Wizard propagation prediction tool.

·   Conducting drive testing to model tuned propagation model in Wizard for prediction accuracy.

·   Giving directions to the site acquisition team for Sites Selection, Evaluation, and Frequency planning, CW testing using the SAFCO Walkabout tool, the Grayson unit, and post processing the data using OPAS. Using FAP for frequency allocation before utilization.

 

                    

CDMA Optimization:

Sprint PCS Optimization Project – Nortel Equipment.  Dallas & Fort Worth, TX     Jan 99 – March 99 

·   Optimized CDMA network using Qualcomm handset and acquisition software

·   Administered and monitored the uplink and downlink spectral path in the CDMA PCS B band for interference.

·   Surveyed forward link channel coverage to identify coverage holes, hand-off regions, and multiple pilot coverage areas.

·   Processed and analyzed drive data using “Surveyor32” (Data Analysis too): Monitored aggregated Ec/Io, Forward FER (Full Rate Markov), Reverse FER, Number of Pilots, Hand-off State, Cell transmit gain, Mobile Receive and Transmit Power.

·   Updated translated parameters (Neighbor list, PN, T_add, T_drop).

 

CDMA Optimization:

Sprint PCS Optimization Project – Nortel Equipment.  Miami, FL                                     Oct 98 – Jan 99

 

·   Responsible for system performance analysis, site integration, and document preparation.

·   Tracking and improving cell site performance by recommending changes as necessary.

·   Optimizing and troubleshooting cell clusters within the network.

·   Analyzing drive test data and recommend changes for optimal system performance.

·   Site audits

 

 

     Aerotek      (Fort Lauderdale)                                                                                                                

          Drive Tester Nextel Communications, Fort Lauderdale     FL                                                  Feb 1996 - May 1998

·   Assisted in the Optimization of Nextel wireless system as a drive tester.

·   Collected and analyzed daily drive test data of pre-assigned areas and sites using BMR

And MAC equipment.

·   Post processed iDEN drive test data using MapInfo and LCC C-amaze software.

·   Site audits…Checking site’s configuration, functionality test, and BR call processing test.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

             Keiser College

              Associate of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology                                                                        

 

             University of Phoenix                                                                                                              

             BSIT, Mgmt.(Not graduated)

 

 

          Fluent in French, English

          Ability to communicate at all levels. Very proactive and well organized.

 

References: 

             Russell Pope: Sr. RF Manager T-Mobile Kansas913-402-6622

Paul Williams: RF-Manager T-Mobile Houston713-407-4039