SUMMARY:

• An Engineer with technical expertise in modern Wireless systems and technologies. Expertise in GSM, iDEN, UMTS, HSDPA (3.5G WCDMA technologies) physical layer modeling and LTE along with their Protocol stacks. Transmit / Receive design, Digital Modulation and Channel Coding. Experience in modern FEC techniques (Iterative decoding) such as Turbo Code, Turbo Product Code for broadband and satellite communication systems and MIMO Systems. An expert in Irregular Coding techniques such as Irregular Turbo Code and the Irregular Turbo like Product Code. Solid understanding of Wireless access network communication principles, and technical experience in 802.11a/b/g/ac, Wi - Fi protocols and cell capacity RF optimization. Broadband network modeling for optimal performance using statistical data. Experienced in the use of SAM, and MPLS systems. MATLAB and C++ programming skills with a very strong Math background. Built TCP/IP and Ethernet, LAN, WLAN networks using Cisco router configuration. Strong oral, written, and presentation skills as evident in international conference presentations. Able to work independently and handle a variety of assignments for multiple customers.
• FEC designs (encoding and decoding, specialized Ph.D. in Channel coding)
• Modern Cellular Systems modeling and simulation (HSDPA/UMTS and LTE)
• 802.11(a/b/g/n/ac) network maintenance and simulation
• Proficient with the use of Agilent signal generators, Agilent VSA analyzer and associated VSA software (equipment testing facilities)
• RF tools such as Cisco CleanAir, Spectrum Analyzer, Wireshark, WiSpy, inSSIDer, Packet Analyzers.
• Structured Ethernet local area network (LAN) expertise with Cisco switches and routers
• MPLS, NetCracker and SAM and experience
• Wide area network simulation (WAN) with Cisco routers.
• Troubleshooting, testing and termination of LAN (Voice and data)
• Wi-Fi Network Control System, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Access Points, Wireless LAN Controller, Mobility Service Engines for Network Performance Monitoring
• RLDP for Rogues Device Management (detection and mitigation)
• MATLAB simulation of WCDMA with Turbo Coding and irregular Turbo Coding
• Turbo Coding and Block Turbo Coding (Turbo Product Code) in AWGN, fading (fast & slow) and Rayleigh channels.
• Design, construction and fabrication of bandpass filters using ring resonators (on Microwave office and ADS) for satellite and mobile communications
• Proficient with MATLAB, AutoCAD, ADS and Microwave Office (RF design tools)
• Proficient with Microwave office for microwave systems and impedance matching networks
• Proficient with the use of Agilent signal generators, Agilent VSA analyzer and associated VSA software (equipment testing facilities)
• Proficient with Linux and UNIX operating system
• Strong business awareness and interest
• Excellent customer service skills and a great team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cellular/Radio Systems Engineer

Confidential, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper maintenance of cellular communication equipment (iDEN), microwave, and fiber optic based backhaul.
• Perform Bit Error Rate (BER) receive and Power transmit tests at Base stations for efficient radio communication and reduce drop calls.
• Perform Transmission line and Antenna sweeping at Base station sites, calculating line Return Loss (RL) and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) for impedance matching.
• Estimate interference signal sites to eliminate/reduce its effect on the Cellular network.
• Train technicians on procedures for test, repair and modification of communications equipment.
• Occasionally, design interfaces and build custom electronic equipment and associated software.
• Creates documentation for projects developed and managed by communications engineering.
• Develops short and long-term communication plans.
• Documents and creates procedures, test plans, and maintains records.
• Determines and makes recommendations regarding communications capability for emergency disaster preparedness plan.

Electrical Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and business skills in handling multiple unit customers for optimal production.
• Project Management skills on Electrical / multi-disciplinary projects (Managed and coordinated).
• Developed electrical safety, protection and safeguarding philosophies.
• Provides advice, leadership, auditing & design control of electrical activities to all departments.
• Conducts failure analysis and causal investigations of electrical failures or incidents.

Network Analyst II

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• RF, Cell capacity planning and optimization with AP load balancing.
• Provided technical, support to operations and field technical support team.
• Use of Cisco CleanAir in optimizing network performance (Spectrum analysis and packet analysis).
• Maintained Shaw's Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) network for smooth running operations.
• Operated and maintained Shaw’s Wi-Fi Network Control System (NCS), Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), Access Points (AP), Wireless LAN Controller (WLC), Mobility Service Engines (MSE) for Network Performance Monitoring.
• Rogue Device Management (detection, mitigation and containment of malicious network devices).
• Tabulate occurring problems to determine re-occurring network issues so as to rank and proffer solutions to them.
• Developed monthly report on Wi-Fi infrastructure's capacity and traffic congestion from the
• Prepared of Methods of Procedures (MOP) for changes in the Wi-Fi network (firmware upgrades e.t.c.).
• Provided inputs to management on strategic issues.
• Provided input in defining implementation guidelines for approved new features and technologies.
• Participated in developing process used for AP and WLC performance upgrades.
• Maintained all Access Points for satisfactory service performance.
• Operated and maintained microwave links at clients site for optimal performance.
• MPLS, NetCracker and SAM experience.
• Available 24x7 for on-call duties.

Telecom Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed and modeled the broadband traffic network for British Telecom (BT) in the UK,using new traffic modeling schemes. The project focused primarily on modeling existing broadband network (using statistical probability/ estimation) with the aim of predicting future network growth and capacity optimization and presenting a technical documentation of the broadband network.
• Provided technical support, business management, leadership and risk evaluation for 5 major oil production platforms.
• Conducted root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on all break down and failure of Electrical and Instrumentation facilities, with significant success stories.

Telecom Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Operated and maintained the IN (Intelligent Network), the SMSC (Short Message Service Center) and the UMS (Unified Message Services), all Alcatel platforms with other team members.
• Daily backup on the IN, SMSC and the UMS server.
• Provided daily statistical reports of the UMS, the Intelligent Network and the SMSC.
• Operated the CMG-Logica’s cell broadcast server and provisioned SIM and Scratch card on the Intelligent Network with other team members.
• Proffered and solved subscribers erratic billing concerns and issues.
• Member start-up team on the IN and the UMS on a GSM network in 2003. Knowledge of inherent problems when operating the switch, IN, SMSC and the UMS services before the launching of the network, such as interconnectivity to foreign networks and multiples subscriber charging on the IN when making pre-paid phone calls and text messaging.

Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Configured and installed Cisco routers and switches for clients’ unique services.
• Troubleshooting, testing and terminating network points (voice and data) in addition to providing