PROFILE:

• Presently working on a Confidential optimizing and intergration of HSPA/UMTS/LTE Sites and search and cluster areas.
• Worked on a Confidential network / Confidential equipment, optimizing KPI’s for the UMTS Network.
• Worked with Confidential Mexico UMTS/HSPA/WCDMA/GSM network as a RNPI UMTS RF Engineer for 3 years .
• Major responsibilities include interference/design/optimization/performance analysis of 2G & 3G network by (Statistical Analysis, Database parameter optimization,KPI); using tools such as TEMS Investigation, TEMS Cell Planer Universal (TCPU), Business Objects (BO) and Confidential OSS - RNO, ACTIX Analyzer, MapInfo,Planet,Windcatcher,Actix, in-house tools such as S.M.A.R.T., Webom, GIM, ESPA, EAC, -CS/PS,Iub, Iur, RNC/RBS Alarms, Mo/Mt/Ps call flows, UTER logs, UEH Exceptions, Moshell Commands.

PROPAGATION AND OPTIMIZATION TOOLS:

Tools: Planet2.8/DMS3.1, dBPlanner2.6, 3.1 Pathloss 4.0, Mapinfo6.5, Visio 5.0/2000, Topo, PC Plus, Scoreboard, Comsite Pro, Exchange 5.5 & 2000, LabView, HTTP, QXDM, QPST, Perl, VB, Java, SQL, Moshell, ESPA, EAC,SMART, Confidential -Netrack.

Operating Systems: Windows 9x, 2000/NT/Xp/Server2003/Vista, MS-DOS, MAC, Solaris, Unix/Linux

Servers & Workstations.:

Monitoring Tools: TekTronix & HP-Spectrum Analyzer & Network Communication Analyzer, Frequency counters. Marconi - DTA, RF Power meter.

Drive Test/ Post Optimization Tools: TEMS, Actix /Agilent E74XX/Cobra/Viper, Grayson Inspector, and Grayson Invex3G.

WORK HISTORY:

Confidential, Halifax, NS

Senior UMTS RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Iur, RNC/RBS Alarms, Trouble tickets, Mo/Mt/Ps call flows, UEH Exceptions, and related parameters, settings for Cell Reselection, Noise Thresholds, targets /offsets power control, handovers etc.
• Neighbor and Good understanding of Confidential /Huawei UMTS/LTE/HSPA system objects types such as Iu-CS/PS,Iub, Adjacency parameter definitions for 3G - 3G, 3G-2G handovers.
• Post analysis of issue based drive testing for coverage, neighbor optimization, drop calls, soft/hard handover analysis.
• Monthly preparation of UMTS performance report of the network, highlight issues affecting UMTS performance, Dropped Calls, handover (SHO & ISHO RT/NRT) / HSPA/IRAT/IFHO performance. Analysis of worst cells performance with respect to RRC & RAB.
• Analysis of network CSSR & RRC, RAB (CS & PS), KPI accessibility and retainablity performance. Suggest recommendations
• SHO/ISHO performance analysis based on event analysis and stats.
• Analysis of HSDPA/LTE accessibility, mobility & retainablity performance. Good understanding of HSPA/UMTS related parameters .
• Good understanding of HO related objects and their related parameters.
• Okamura-Hata propagation models, Cost 231, Monte Carlo analysis
• Good Understanding of Windcatcher,Actix,Planet,Mapinfo Software, subject matter and knowledge, parameters.

Confidential

Senior UMTS Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Iur, RNC/RBS Alarms, Mo/Mt/Ps call flows, UTER logs, UEH Exceptions, Moshell Commands and related parameters, settings for Cell Reselection, Noise Thresholds, targets /offsets power control, handovers etc.
• Neighbor and Good understanding of Confidential UMTS system objects types such as Iu-CS/PS,Iub, Adjacency parameter definitions for 3G - 3G, 3G-2G handovers.
• Post analysis of issue based drive testing for coverage, neighbor optimization, drop calls, soft/hard handover analysis.
• Monthly preparation of UMTS performance report of the network, highlight issues affecting UMTS performance, Dropped Calls, handover (SHO & ISHO RT/NRT) / HSPA/IRAT/IFHO performance. Analysis of worst cells performance with respect to RRC & RAB.
• Analysis of network CSSR & RRC, RAB (CS & PS), KPI accessibility and retainablity performance. Suggest recommendations
• SHO/ISHO performance analysis based on event analysis 1x, 6x and stats.
• Analysis of HSDPA accessibility, mobility & retainablity performance. Good understanding of HSPA related parameters .
• Good understanding of HO related objects and their related parameters.
• Okamura-Hata propagation models, Monte Carlo analysis
• Good Understanding of W10.X Software, subject matter and knowledge, parameters.

Confidential, Houston, Texas

UMTS RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Good understanding of UMTS system objects types such as Iu-CS/PS,Iub, Iur, RNC/RBS Alarms, Moshell Commands and related parameters, settings for Cell Reselection, Noise Thresholds, targets /offsets power control, handovers etc.
• Neighbor and Adjacency parameter definitions for 3G - 3G, 3G-2G handovers.
• Analysis of issue based drive testing for coverage, neighbor optimization, drop calls, soft/hard handover analysis.
• Monthly/weekly preparation of UMTS performance report of the network, highlight issues affecting UMTS performance, Dropped Calls, handover (SHO & ISHO RT/NRT) / HSPA/IRAT/IFHO performance. Analysis of worst cells performance with respect to RRC & RAB.
• Analysis of network RRC & RAB (CS & PS) accessibility and retainablity performance. Suggest recommendations
• SHO/ISHO performance analysis based on event analysis 1x, 6x and stats.
• Analysis of HSPA accessibility, mobility & retainablity performance. Good understanding of HSPA related parameters .
• Good understanding of HO related objects and their related parameters.
• Okamura-Hata propagation models, Monte Carlo analysis

Confidential

Senior UMTS RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Neighbor and Adjacency parameter definitions for 3G - 3G, 3G-2G handovers.
• Post analysis of issue based drive testing for coverage, neighbor optimization, drop calls, soft/hard handover analysis.
• Monthly preparation of UMTS performance report of the network, highlight issues affecting UMTS performance, Dropped Calls, handover (SHO & ISHO RT/NRT) / HSPA/IRAT/IFHO performance. Analysis of worst cells performance with respect to RRC & RAB.
• Analysis of network CSSR, RRC, RAB (CS & PS) accessibility and retainablity performance. Suggest recommendations
• SHO/ISHO performance analysis based on event analysis 1x, 6x and stats.
• Analysis of HSPA accessibility, mobility & retainablity performance. Good understanding of HSPA related parameters .
• Good understanding of HO related objects and their related parameters.
• Okamura-Hata propagation models, Monte Carlo analysis

Confidential, San Diego, CA

Software/Hardware-Field Test Senior UMTS RF Technician

Responsibilities:

• RF Maintenance on stress/stability stations
• Jtag software/hardware configurations/installs
• Computer Software/Hardware installs
• Responsibilities include working from written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.
• Field Testing on GSM, GPRS, and UMTS/WCDMA/CDMA/HSDPA Cellular protocols.
• Applications and tools used during this project were Qpst, QXDM, CAIT, QCAT, Perl, Java, VB Scripting, Unix/NT scripting on Win NT/2k/2003/Servers/ UNIX Servers.
• Using Cingular, Confidential, Confidential RF networks onQualcomm Handsets, Chipset, Win mobile design including software loading and debugging. Reporting the Field Data and Results to senior engineers and managers.

Confidential

Computer Network Support Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Technical network support of hardware/software issues for internal customers/users for Confidential .
• Server and Network Support on Troubleshooting over phone and email requests.
• Network support over VPN/DSL/ADSL/Cable/T-1/T-3/Satellite Communication lines

Confidential

Computer Network Support Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Team Shift Lead for international helpdesk for large engineering firm
• Technical network support of hardware/software issues for internal customers/users for Confidential .
• Network support over VPN/ DSL/ADSL/Cable/T-1/T-3/Satellite Communication lines
• Unix, WinNT/W2K/2003 Server and Network Support, Troubleshooting over phone and email requests.
• Application and Database Support for Confidential Engineering Corporation.
• SQL/VB/Java Scripting on Internal Databases.

Confidential

Senior UMTS RF Technician

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and perform drive tests for Fido/ Confidential wireless networks
• Test GPRS/GSM Handover Dropped Call Parameters
• Perform data post-processing propagation models on TekTronics & HP Spectrum/Network Analysers, MapInfo, DbPlanner application tools
• Review drive test data with Senior RF Engineers and provided input
• DBPlanner Model Prediction Tool Ver 1.8/2.0
• Planet Prediction Tool Ver 6.0
• MapInfo Mapping Prediction Tool Ver 6.0
• Windows NT/2000 Environment
• Perl, VB, Java Scripting

Confidential, Kansas City, KS

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all interference management & design, optimization efforts, either by direct action or by assisting Senior RF Engineer. Instruction periods attended with Senior RF Engineer for familiarization with multiple communications technologies (GSM, CDMA, TDMA, IDEN, Microwave, Satellite (using Okamura-Hata propagation models, Monte Carlo analysis).
• Provide written reports, analyses, and letters of compliance to all parties involved in interference mitigation, NEPA compliance, and co-location interference analyses. Reported to all parties directly involved during an interference issue, to keep all parties apprised of the situation.
• Oversee all requirements of nation-wide NEPA compliance, SSEO updating, Interference Management, AM Detuning, and Extension Agreements. Assisted field RF personnel in a manner that takes all priorities in consideration.
• Deal with internal and external customer needs by providing all relevant reports and analysis required for NEPA RF compliance, interference analysis, and eventual interference mitigation.

Software Used: DB Planner, Planet, MapInfo, Comsite Pro, VB, Java, LabView, QXDM.

Confidential, Livermore, CA

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved with system design for a WCS/WLL network to design, develop, analyze, and optimize fixed wireless systems. Conducted RF propagation analysis ( using Okamura-Hata propagation models, Monte Carlo models) for candidate sites, performed site selection, performed actual coverage and interference drive testing using TX 2000 test transmitter and RX 2000 PCS test receiver.
• GSM 1900 Re-Design - Member of a team charged with performing site build outs, site walks, and bid walks of Air Net Equipment to Lucent Flexent GSM Tower Equipment using Map Info, and Planet propagation software.
• AMPS/CDMA 1900 Optimization - Confidential, Lucent, and Motorola Member of a Team involved with design and optimization of CDMA market. Responsibilities included RF Propagation studies for initial design, handover parameter analysis, and performing link budget analysis for CDMA 1900/AMPS equipment. Member of the Drive Test Team performing on-site field propagation tests and optimizing cluster drive tests. Executed parameter analysis for the BSC/BTS.
• Performed Post Drive Test Analysis with Tektronix & HP Spectrum/Network Analysers DB Planner, MapInfo, Planet, and HP Analyzer

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved with system design for a WCS/WLL network to design, develop, analyze, and optimize fixed wireless systems. Conducted RF propagation analysis ( using Okamura-Hata propagation models, Monte Carlo models) for candidate sites, performed site selection, performed actual coverage and interference drive testing using TekTronix & HP Spectrum/Network Analysers, TX 2000 test transmitter and RX 2000 PCS test receiver.
• Responsibilities included RF Propagation studies for initial design, handover parameter analysis, and performing link budget analysis for CDMA 1900/AMPS equipment. Member of the Drive Test Team performing on-site field propagation tests and optimizing cluster drive tests. Executed parameter analysis for the BSC/BTS. Performed Post Drive Test Analysis with TekTronix & HP Spectrum/Network Analysers DB Planner, MapInfo, Planet, and HP Analyzer

Confidential, Fort Lee, NJ

Senior UMTS RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed field propagation tests, RF Continuous wave (CW) tests, Handover parameter analysis and post drive analysis using Geographical Information systems software (MapInfo), TekTronix & HP Spectrum/Network Analysers. PN Offset Planning on Candidate sites selection. Performed/Reviewed Link Budget Analysis with Senior RF Engineers .The drive test vehicles had been equipped with Grayson RX2000 receivers and HP Cobra and Viper Units. The test transmitters were Grayson TX2000.
• AMPS/CDMA 1900 Optimization - Confidential, Lucent, Motorola - Field Manager of five Drive Test Teams, which designed and developed drive test maps and routes, analyzed wireless systems, conducted RF Propagation and Optimization analysis (using Okamura-Hata propagation models, Monte Carlo analysis) for sites and performed actual coverage and interference drive testing.
• Candidate Site selection from Cluster Drive Information. Completed data analysis using TekTronix & HP Spectrum/Network Analysers, MapInfo, DB Planner, and DTI Data Collection System.
• LMDS/MMDS Optimization - Teligent/ Confidential - Responsibilities included RF Interference Analysis, Frequency Planning and Coordination, and System Reliability using the Pathloss III program during the design of an LMDS system. Performed Propagation Analysis and Antenna Centerline Optimization during the design and implementation of various Microwave Networks.