RF Engineer Resume

OBJECTIVE

To pursue a career in Telecom domain with challenging targets where my accumulated qualifications and experiences during the past nine (9) years as a multi - vendor Radio Frequency Design and Optimization Engineer would provide the highest level of technical support as well as customer satisfaction.

SUMMARY

Radio Network Optimization
Address performance requirements at market, cluster, sites, cells level by changing network parameters, implementing new features or/and requesting to change/upgrade RAN equipment in respect to the 3GPP standards.
Perform traffic balancing between carriers.
Perform mixed mode technology with multi carriers (bands) optimization.
Advanced RF troubleshooting and measurement collection.
Analyze drive test logs and RF plot coverage.
Radio Network Planning
Design/re-design network in line with forecasted demands for Macro, Small Cells or/and In-building sites and standard QoS.
Strong background in DAS Engineering/Design, iBwave certified.
Initiate ring search areas to address coverage/capacity demands of the network.
Review and comment on site construction drawings.
Wireless Technologies
Voice and Data: 5G (basics), NB-IoT, LTE-A, VoLTE, CBRS-Private LTE, UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA, EVDO
Techniques: OFMD, M-MIMO, Carrier Aggregation (CA), TDD, FDD.
General Skills
Good technical writing and oral communication.
Good aptitude on project management: prioritize the workflow to assure deadline commitments are achieved.
Fast learner and excellent analytical, forecasting and problem-solving.
Follow up and reporting in timely manner.
Good leadership skills and self-motivated.
Ability to prioritize tasks and drive multiple deliverables to completion.
Project proposals estimates and budgeting DAS Design and installation.
Tools Proficiency:
Design: iBwave, Atoll, ASSET

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

Performed network optimization to improve call drop/failure/muting rate on VoLTE, LTE-A, and CDMA technologies.
Conducted parameter trials and comprehensive pre-post analysis of new VoLTE and LTE-A features in market level.
Analyzed drive test logs and Layer 3 messages to identify root cause of failures and recommend appropriate technical solutions for VoLTE/LTE-A and CDMA/EVDO technologies.
Performed NetAct, LSM, BSM and Netspan integration activities like parameter dumps, audits and implementation to correct network parameter inconsistencies.
Designed and implemented physical layer test plans for new LTE-A features: Inter-band CA, UL CA, traffic management (TM) settings between carriers.
Supported remotely Sacramento, CA market (Valley/Fresno) and coordinated with the in-market team to identify, recommend and implement VoLTE and CDMA network improvements.
Performed site prediction analysis and E-Tilt optimization using point analysis tool in Atoll
Optimized the MiniMacro sites performance by conducting SINR based optimization on respective UE Relay backhauls.
Resolved/improved technical customer complaints regarding voice and data issues using TrueCall.

Confidential

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

Analyzed and troubleshooted the worst performing post-migration cells during the Verizon LTE-CA swapping project of the 700Mhz, 850MHz, PCS and AWS carriers.
Performed parameter/configuration audit and checked/fixed inconsistencies post-migration.
Analyzed traffic distribution and resolved carrier congestion/low utilization with TM parameters.
Analyzed and improved every KPI’s performance: Access failure, dropped call, Handover failure, CSFB failure, PCI collision/confusion, Uplink and Downlink throughput, Latency, IRAT HO…
Contributed to the RF design for new built sites (NBS).
Coordinated team of 17 drive testers.
Prepared drive test routes for cluster drive and site ATP.
Interviewed new candidates for drive tester position for the market.
Investigated and resolved swapped sectors issues (with Ops team).
Produced, analyzed and submitted ‘No-Harm’ report to Verizon in accordance with sites acceptance criteria.
Managed new carrier addition project which involved comprehensive parameter audits, script creation and execution, pre-post analysis and documenting the improvement in throughput and capacity KPI’s.
Resolved/improved technical customer complaints regarding voice and data issues.

Confidential

RF Design and Optimization Engineer

Responsibilities:

Coordinated sites survey with contractors and sub-contractors.
Reviewed, commented and approved on site construction drawings.
Maintained the project daily/weekly activities tracker.
Ensured sites performance are not degraded after the conversion to ZTE equipment.
Elaborated BOQ and BOM for new sites configuration and rollout.