Saheed Obalowu Sodeinde. B.Tech, ITIL, CCNA, CCNP(R&S)

4256 East Capitol St, NE Washington DC 20019. Sodexkings@yahoo.com (202)4467040.

                                     

 

                                                                    Career Statement

 

Self-motivated, fast learner, good team player, innovative and details oriented field technician , with experience and good expertise in Ericsson, Samsung and Huawei RBS hardware installation, Integration & Troubleshooting; T1 migration and T1 Troubleshoot from NIU and 66 Block; RF performance Drive testing on BTS site, E911 Call testing , collection of KPI data with XCAL, Processing of the collected data with XCAP. It is undoubtedly, that I would be of immense support to any Telecom and IT industry I find myself.

 

 

                                                                Skills

·  Knowledge of  how carry out Cisco router and Switch Installation, Commission and integration

·  Knowledge of  OSPF ,  EIGRP and BGP  routing protocols

•     Knowledge of how to Perform different RF test cases on T-Mobile and Sprint BTS site to check the parameters such as PCI Swap, PCI Handover, Ping test, TCP and UDP UL/DL with and without noise using XCAL.

·  Knowledge of how to Integration, Commissioning and maintenance of  Ericsson BTS , Samsung MMBS and Huawei BTS   

·   Knowledge and understanding of how to troubleshoot and termination of T1 from the Network interface Unit (NIU) card and 66 Block.

·     Knowledge of Installation, Integration and Maintenance of Power Rectifier System 48VDC (e.g. Emerson Actura Optima, Emerson BC383, Ericsson Rectifier).

·    Good understanding of the proper procedures and ability to run and terminate AC wire on an AC breaker (Load side)

·    Good understanding of the proper procedures and ability to run and terminate DC wire inside various DC Power Plant.

·    Excellent in Conducting a routine preventive maintenance on SDH and PDH microwave transmission link equipment’s such as Ericsson Traffic Node, Ericsson Mini link, Eclipse Harris INU, Harris True point, Harris Megastar.

·    Good understanding in handling test equipment like VOM, Site Master, BER Tester)

·         Ability to work independently, as well as work in a team environment

 

 

 

                                                                    Certifications

 

 

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Route and Switch                                                 2015

   ·   Cisco ID Number is CSCO12790181.

ITIL Foundation Certified in IT Service Management                                                                              2015  

   ·   AXELOS Certificate Number is GR750167646SS

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Route and Switch                                                   2015

   ·   Cisco ID Number is CSCO12790181.

OSHA (Occupational safety and Health Administration) Certification                                     2013

    

 

 

 

             

                                         Professional Experience

 

 

Company/ Operator:   AWAT Inc. (Nexius Consultant for Sprint)

Position:                         RF Performance Drive Test Engineer

Project:                          Sprint Design and Development Lab. (Over the Air test sites)

Vendor:                          Sprint

Location:                        VA, Herndon

Date:                                May, 2014 to Jan, 2015

Responsibilities:

•        Performed different test cases to check the parameters such as PCI Swap (sector swap), PCI Handover , Ping test, TCP and UDP UL/DL using XCAL on sprint different testing sites with  different Equipment’s vendor such Ericsson, Samsung, Alcatel Lucent and Huawei.

•        Tested the UE and RF parameters in different RF conditions (Low, Medium and High

•        Used IPERF windows and generate the traffic with the desired Power in Multi UE test.

•        Performed cluster drive to check the handovers and Analyze FTP UL/DL throughput, RSRP, and SINR. Performed Intra HO & IFHO. Performed Pre & Post LTE multi-site verifications (MSV’s

•        Performs E911 test calling and works closely with the 911 Dispatch team and Sprint Lab Engineer and Switch team to make sure calls are routed properly on the correct Police precinct and if callers’ locations are located exactly where they are.

•        Coordination with RF Engineers serving to optimization network, to reduce dropped calls, to reduce interference levels, Neighbored deletion and keep monitoring of HO performance.

•        Provide RF Integration/Optimization support for identifying on resolving RF performance problems to achieve better call success.

•        Perform Cluster Drive and post processing of log files.

•         Made report and post processing and analyzing call drops, call setup failure and coverage holes by XCAP

 

Company/ Operator:               World Link Inc. (Samsung Network Service America (SNSA)

Position:                                     Implementation Engineer

Project:                                       Sprint Network Vision

Vendor:                                       Samsung

Location:                                     Pennsylvania Market

Date:                                            May 2013 to February 2014

Responsibilities:

·     Integrate and commission Samsung MMBS equipment to Samsung standards.

·     Integrate and Commission Cisco CSR routers to manufacturer's and Samsung specifications.

·     Troubleshoot and problem resolution for backhaul issues including T-1, ATM backbone, microwave and fiber optic backhaul transmission methodology.

·     Testing equipment, analysis of failure, identification of problem resolution (including replacement and software updates if necessary).

·     Develop and maintain commissioning & integration documentation and provide necessary technical input on its development.

·     Mentor and train Samsung partners and other vendors/clients on the installation, commissioning and integration of MMBS equipment.

·     Collecting Logs- providing analysis of gathered data.  Determining if data is conclusive or needs to be provided for additional technical evaluation.

·     Reporting observations to TAC / EMS Engineers.  Based on technical experience, what they observe, analyze and report back.   

·     Power Testing - knowledge of Network Elements, Protocols, Routines, Scripts, Software Tools, and Software Analyzers.

·     Fiber Cable testing -knowledge of Network Elements, Protocols, Routines, Scripts, Software Tools, Software Analyzers.

·     Maintain RMA tracking and documentation for MMBS equipment.

·     Report to project manager with daily status of activities.

·     Setting up data connections to the site, setting up system software to gather data, connecting Laptop.

 

 

Company/ Operator:              Spectrum Wireless

Position:                                    LTE Integrator

Project:                                      T-mobile Modernizations Project

Vendor:                                      Ericsson

Location:                                    Washington DC Market

Date:                                           August 2012 to May 2013

Responsibilities:

·  Site commissioning, integration and decommissioning in the T-Mobile DC markets

·  Commissioning and integration DUW/DUL equipment.

·  Creation of IDB and download to DUG/ GSM memory and commission the site.

·  Upload site specific HW scripts, OAM scripts and baseline scripts to the RBS.

·  Performs E911 test calling and works closely with the 911 Dispatch team and T-Mobile Switch team to make sure calls are routed properly on the correct Police precinct and if callers’ locations are located exactly where they are.

·  Ensured that E-911 calls are routed to proper Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

·  Responsible for site performance like call-setup, Hand-over and call quality after BSC and MSC upgrades.

·  Preparation of close out documentation for the work performed under this Service Item as part of the Site Folder

 

 

 

 

Company/ Operator:            MTN Nigeria Telecommunication

Position:                                     Field Support Engineer

Project:                                       GSM and UMTS Maintenance

Vendor:                                      Ericsson/Huawei / Eclipse Harris.

Location:                                    Ibadan. Nigeria

Date:                                           July 2009 to July2012.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Conduct routine preventive maintenance on SDH and PDH transmission link equipment such as Ericsson Traffic Node, Ericsson Mini-link, Eclipse Harris INU, Harris True point, Harris Megastar

·  Perform installation tasks i.e. DC power runs, testing of T1 cabling, equipment ground cabling, cell site alarm wiring and testing

·Sweep test RF lines and jumpers using Anritsu Site Master or equivalent, for troubleshooting purposes and to insure they meet spec.

·  Ensured that E-911 calls are routed to proper Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

·       Responsible for site performance like call-setup, Hand-over and call quality after BSC and MSC upgrades

·         clearing of alarms both internal and external externals at BTS sites by working with switch Engineer.

·         Perform testing, commissioning and Integration of the BTS and Transmission Link Equipment’s.

·         Ensure proper integration of new network (BTS /TX sites) and conduct sites acceptance test.

·         Perform antenna and feeder test using Anritsu site Master.

·         changing of fault Boards and Components of various RBS such as Huawei and Ericsson Radio base station equipment

·         React to emergency faults and ensure that all faults are rectified promptly within contracted Service Level Agreement

·         Ensure maintenance work undertaken by contractors meets MTN Nigeria’s specification

·         Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links, BTS sites, power equipment and spares for all sites within designated area.

·         Ensure proper project management & supervision of contractors carrying out Operation & Maintenance work on sites; ensuring due dates and specifications are strictly adhered to 

 

 

 

Company/ Operator:              Celtel Nigeria (Airtel) Telecommunication

Position:                                    Technical Officer

Project:                                      GSM and UMTS

Vendor:                                      Ericsson, Minilink, Harris stratex,

Location:                                    Lagos. Nigeria

Date:                                           August 2006 to June 2009.

Responsibilities:

·         Carry out routine preventive maintenance on the Network element (BTS, Power & Transmission Equipment’s) within the respective sub-region according to approved checklist Celtel Nigeria

·         Documentation and updates of all installation at sites.

·         Take inventory of Equipment delivered on site prior to installation

·         Troubleshooting of BTS fault (VSWR, Receive diversity imbalance Alarm) with Aritsu Site Master.

·         Sweeping of Antenna lines before and after installation for faults.

·         Installing and Assembling of Antenna and Connectors.

·         Checking and clearing of alarm at site with the help of switch Engineer

·         Verify all reported network faults (Power, BTS, and Transmission) as escalated by NMC and attend to it within KPI based on site classification

·         Provide actual detailed and concise Clearing details to Network Maintenance Center (NMC) whenever a fault has been cleared

·         Perform pre-site inspection checks for each new installation before acceptance.

·         Perform site auditing after completion of each installation.

·         Ensure that all preventive, corrective and configuration job orders are duly implemented according to job/work order process.

·         Responsible for provision of first Line maintenance/Intervention for Backbone Sites and Transmission Hub Sites within the sub-region

·         Responsible for configuring and resolving all BTS external alarms system

·         Responsible for monitoring of all maintenance contractor in all sites within the sub-region and ensure that safety and quality standards are adhere to

 

 

Company:            Toptech Engineering Ltd, Nigeria

Position:               Field Technician

Location:               Lagos, Nigeria.

Date:                      April 2006 to July2006.

Responsibilities:

·        Installation and Termination of CAT-5, CAT-5e and CAT-6 cable.

·         lying of power cables for Low and Medium Voltage wiring.

·         lying of alarm cables and punch down termination on 110 and 66 block

·         Installation and Maintenance Inverters, batteries.

·         Installation and Maintenance power Transformer.

·         Installation and Maintenance Earthling system.

·        Installation & Maintenance of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System and   Emerson rectifiers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                             Education

                                         

Penn foster college, USA

      ·   Diploma in Telecommunication Technician.                                                             2014

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Oyo State, Nigeria

·     B.tech in Electronic Electrical Engineering (Evaluated by WES)                           2004

 

                                                      Training Attended

 

AT&T LSO Web-Based Training                                                                                            2014

·  Best Practices: Method of procedure

·  Supplier Awareness network space

·  Ask Yourself

Ericsson LM (T-Mobile Modernization Project)                                                                  2012

·  Certificate of completion

Aviat Network, Nigeria

·         Cert of attendance ( O &M of True point 6500 Trucking Radio)                       2012.

Huawei Technologies, Nigeria

·         Certificate of attendance (GSM BTS3900 O & M)                                                2011.

Ericsson Education, Nigeria

·         Certificate of attendance (SDH Transmission system)                                        2010.

Ericsson Education, Nigeria

·         Certificate of attendance (GSM System survey)                                                   2007.

 

                                           

 

                                                     Professional Reference

 

 

Name:                         Cailipan Petronilo

Position:                     Telecom Design Engineer III

Company:                   Sprint  

Phone:                       (703) 9263368

Email Address:           Petronilo.Cailipan@sprint.com 

 

Name:                         Almodiel Danilo

Position:                     Telecom Design Engineer III

Company:                   Sprint

Phone:                         (571) 2779993

Email Address:           Danilo.Almodiel@sprint.com 

 

Name:                        Jonathan Robinson

Position:                    Implementation Manger II

Company:                  Ericsson

Phone:                        (301) 6557979

Email Address:          Jonathan.robinson@ericsson.com                   

 

Name:                        Rasheed Bello

Position:                    Field Operation Engineer

Company:                  MTN Nigeria

Phone:                        +2348032004022

Email Address:          Bellorasheedtaiye@yahoo.com