RAHUL ANAND

Cell: (425) 633 0389

E-mail: rahul.anand04@gmail.com

 

Professional Summary

Ø       11+ years of wireless industry experience in LTE/LTE-A, UMTS/HSPA+/EVDO, GSM solutions involved in Testing, Optimization/Performance.

Ø       Excelled in RF/RAN projects which includes but not limited to daily resource management, competence development, Product demonstration, cross functional team co-ordination.

Ø       Leading/Mentoring Engineers; Experienced with Project/Vendor management & Client interaction.  

Ø       In-depth understanding of LTE eco system which includes Macro/Small Cell networks.

Ø       Worked on Features viz. VoLTE, Carrier Aggregation (CA), SRVCC, eCSFB/CSFB, MIMO (8X8, 4X4), Beam Forming, SON Features viz. ANR etc.

Ø       Working experience with operator’s viz. T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Softbank etc. & OEMs viz. NSN, Ericsson, Nortel, Samsung.

Ø       Lead & successfully carried out 2.5 Outdoor Pico & Macro FIT for Sprint.

Ø       In-depth understanding of wireless protocols stack, call processing, data throughput concepts.

Ø       Worked on RF Pre/Post Launch optimization for LTE/UMTS. Proposing parameter changes & providing troubleshooting support to regional teams.

Ø       Special Event handling made parameter value changes to improve the Performance KPI.

Ø       Strong working experience in RF optimization, Neighbor List Optimization and Layer Management in Multi Technology / Multi Carrier / Multi Band Networks (700/800/1900/2500).

Ø       Strong knowledge of LTE\UMTS Performance Counters and KPIs. Thorough understanding of pilot pollution and parameter.

Ø       Applying RF Engineering principles to maximize coverage, capacity and performance of LTE.

Ø       Advanced problem solving skills utilizing 3GPP specifications, protocol analyzer logs, GPEH logs, UETR logs, IMSI trace and UEH exceptions, decoders.

Ø       RF/RAN Delivery Consultant for DTAC (carrier), Thailand that includes RF Pre and Post optimization providing EUTRAN/UTRAN support for issues related to RF/RAN.

Ø       Performance Statistics monitoring & troubleshooting problem in cluster/market acceptance.

Ø       Experience both in Manual and Automation Testing in R&D environment which involve I&V Testing, Feature/Regression/System/Performance Testing.

Ø       An effective communicator with Analytical & Problem solving skills. Interface and coordinate effectively with variety of cross functional, internal and external personnel to jointly resolve problems and issues.

Ø       Supporting the Project Management for validation & Field Trail.

Ø       Preparing Project Roadmap, discuss all snags in the projected roadmap with stakeholders. Estimating the resource requirement and time bandwidth for estimated project.

Ø       Answering technical queries from customer representatives, attending technical bridges & Involve in nationwide network performance improvement discussions.

 

 

Wireless Technology: GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSPA+/EVDO, LTE/EPC/IMS (RRC, RLC/MAC, PHY, X2-AP, S1- 

  AP, S11, S5 etc.).

3GPP Specifications: TS 25.xxx, 36.xxx, 34.123-x, 44.0xx.

Scripting language/OS: Sax Basic (Automation Scripting Language), Perl, Unix

Telecom Tools: CMU 300 (R&S), Signal Generator (R&S), Spectrum Analyzer (R&S), Fading  

Simulator (SOFIMATION), Vector Network Analyzer (HP), Frequency Counter (HP), MUSTI, Aeroflex’s 6103/6401 Test Solution.

Telecom Software: Net-hawk Protocol Analyzer, SRT, Wire-shark, AMOS/Moshell, JIRA, Winfoil, 

TEMS 15.0, MHWeb/Primus/Metis, QC, ITK, ENIQ, MapInfo, QXDM, TPIM, JDSU, XCAP/XCAL/ Wind-catcher, LSMR, Element Manager, NetACT, SpotFire.

Telecom Nodes: Ericsson’s RNC 3810/3820, RBS 3000/6000; NSN’s Flexi EDGE/Multi radio BTS,

Nokia Metro Hub & Flexi hopper (FIU19); Nortel’s BSCe3/TCUe3 & Nortel’s 8k, 12k, 18k BTS.

 

 

 

Principal LTE RF Engineer Nov’14 onwards

Samsung, USA

 

Ø       Working as LTE RF/RAN SME support Nationwide RF/RAN Optimization issues for LTE/LTE-A.

Ø       Supporting the Project Management for Optimization & Feature related issues in markets.

Ø       Implementation of new features and network parameter optimization.

Ø       Strong working experience in RF optimization, Neighbor List Optimization and Layer Management in Multi Technology / Multi Carrier / Multi Band Networks (800/1900/2500).

Ø       Lead & successfully carried out 2.5 Outdoor Pico & Macro FIT for Sprint.

Ø       Perform Network optimization (inter-RAT optimization, special event), recommending parameter changes to improve KPI.

Ø       Performed analysis for areas with poor RF conditions, caused by Signal overshoot, Poor Ec, Ec/Io and BLER, Site issue, Network issue, Site configuration, Poor uplink, Missing Neighbors

Ø       E2E Parameter Optimization for improving Admission, Congestion, Handover, Load Sharing

Ø       Performed and supported Network Audit, Network Performance, Cluster Drive Testing, Cluster Optimization, Load Balancing and Band Priority.

Ø       Performed RF optimizations activities, utilizing, Wind-catcher/XCAL/XCAP, MapInfo.

Ø       Coaching Local team and Leading the Analysis and Troubleshooting LTE network events for several projects using the best practices experience.

Ø       Mentoring regional team to troubleshoot problems such Accessibility, HO, Throughput, Drops, Tonnage & PRB utilization etc. Acted as Tier-III in troubleshooting for LTE Optimization

Ø       Features Tested: CA, Beam Forming, eCSFB, MIMO (8X8, 4X4), RLF and CMAS & SON viz ANR etc. implemented in new software releases.

Ø       Compliance Testing on live networks and in a laboratory environment

Ø       Work with Integration and technical support teams to resolve any hardware/software issues.

Ø       Supporting ongoing feature deployment and Optimization Projects.

Ø       Answering technical queries from customer representatives, attending technical bridges & Involve in nationwide network performance improvement discussions.

 

Sr. Engineer (System Design & Strategy)May’14 – Oct’14

T-Mobile, USA

 

Ø       Post Launch Optimization and recommend parameter changes viz Idle/Connected Mode thresholds A2/A5 etc. to meet the target KPI.

Ø       Involved in First Office Application (FOA) validation activities of RAN products and troubleshooting problems during feature (CA, VoLTE, SRVCC, CSFB, MIMO, E911, CMAS etc.) testing.

Ø       E2E LTE/UMTS system troubleshooting including but not limited to Radio Access Network.

Ø       Mentoring/leading the team of tester and provide support for blocking issues during testing.

Ø       Involved in rollout Support which includes performance investigations, feature interworking etc.

Ø       Parameter optimization. Routine monitoring and review of radio network KPI.

Ø       Work closely with Market/Regions/Tier2 team to ensure quality performance of RAN software & features before General Availability (GA).

Ø       Participating in technical discussions for ongoing project, handling scope, and changes.

Ø       Drafting detailed Lab/FOA test plans, test cases, MOPs, SOWs for major releases and key features.

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Specialist- RF/RANFeb’11 – Apr’14

Ericsson

Client: Vodafone, Sprint, Softbank, T-Mobile etc.

 

Ø       Worked in Ericsson RF/RAN Optimization/Support Team for WRAN/LRAN.

Ø       Performed RF optimizations activities with Wind-catcher, ENIQ, ITK, Mapinfo for analysis.

Ø       E2E Parameter Optimization for improving Admission, Congestion, Handover, Load Sharing.

Ø       eNodeB/RNC parameter audits, Counters/KPI Analysis, RF Parameter Tuning for improving network performance.

Ø       E2E Parameter Optimization for special events.

Ø       Features implementation and Parameters Tuning for improving network performance.

Ø       CS/PS Testing, Performance monitoring and analyzing for better Network performance.

Ø       Work and communicate effectively with cross-functional, internal and external personnel.

Ø       Interact with PDU on escalated problems/TaskForce/TR’s.

Ø       Customer presentation/discussion for problem updates or RCA.

Ø       Excellent with Ericsson UETR/GPEH/CTR tracing and analysis of logs to resolve the problem.

Ø       Problem Reproduction to find the root cause of the problem.

Ø       Ericsson RF/RAN Consultant: DTAC(carrier), Thailand

o     Investigate ongoing network problems (optimization, performance etc.).

o     Weekly presentation to the customer’s management with updates.

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Sr. RF Test EngineerNov’08 – Feb’11

Client: Nokia Networks (Erst. Nokia Siemens Networks)

 

Ø       End-to-End BTS Testing: Product Integration/System/Feature Testing & Layer1 Testing.

Ø       Features Tested: AMR, DTX/DRX, Link Adaptation etc. implemented in new software releases.

Ø       Hardware/Software Testing per wireless standards and internal/external specifications

Ø       Experienced in all phases of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Testing Methodologies: Requirement Analysis, Planning, Test case writing, Test Environment setup, Test Execution & Defect reporting.

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System EngineerNov’05 – Nov’08

Client: Nokia Networks (Erst. Nokia Siemens Networks)

 

Ø       Responsible for Performance, optimization, functioning/maintenance of 2G/3G network.

Ø       IMSI traces Analyses, Counters and KPI formulas discussion with customer, Reporting & Analyzing worst cells and suggesting modifications.

Ø       Working Knowledge of NSN RAN parameters and counters.

Ø       Support Network trail projects & fine tuning RF parameters/threshold; analyze counters & KPI.

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Project Engineer Dec’04 –Nov’05

Client: Nortel Networks

 

Ø       RF Performance/Optimization & L2/L3 message analysis.

Ø       Initial and Final Site survey, Site Auditing, Site Investigation, RF site surveying.

Ø       Estimate Radio network elements & configurations to be implemented for traffic handling.

Ø       Integration & Commissioning, Operation and maintenance support for NORTEL BSS.

 

 

Ø       LTE Air interface

Ø       LTE protocol and Procedures

Ø       LTE L12A and L13B Deep Dive

Ø       WCDMA RAN Advance Troubleshooting and Tracing

Ø       WCDMA Radio Network Functionality

Ø       WCDMA AIR Interface

Ø       WCDMA Protocol & Procedures

Ø       WCDMA Network Tuning

Ø       WCDMA HSPA System Techniques

Ø       Nokia Flexi EDGE BTS, Nokia BSS transmission and Nokia Metro Hub & Flexi hopper (FIU19).

Ø       Nortel BSCe3/TCUe3 & Nortel 8k, 12k, 18k BTS hardware & software architecture.

Ø       7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Ø       Completed summer training from Electronic Regional Testing laboratory (ERTL), New Delhi on Testing, Evaluation & Calibration of Electro Technical parameters.

Ø       Awarded with company ACE Award for showing team excellence.

Ø       Awarded with company SNAP Award for showing team excellence and achieving project deadlines in RF testing.

 

 

B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering [2000-2004]