RF Engineer Resume

SUMMARY

3+ years of experience on testing and analyzing in the RF field to improve coverage of the networks.
Experience in verifying end - to-end connectivity between BTS and DAS networks on field.
Responsible for developing and documenting test strategies, test plans, test automation, test results, analyze test results, collect and debug logs.
Experience in pre and post optimization of LTE networks with a good knowledge on call flows.
Involved in validation and optimization of IB walk testing for DAS and small cell networks using JDSU.
Hands on experience in voice cells infrastructure like Lucent, Motorola and CDMA.
In depth knowledge on writing test cases and improving automated verification tools.
Expertise with JDSU, TEMS, QXDM & spectrum analyzer kits used for collecting the data.
Well versed with tools like Actix, Wind Catcher, eDAT, ATOLL.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools: MATLAB, LABVIEW, Anritsu, Wire shark, Wind Catcher, Actix, Atoll, Mapinfo

Wireless Technologies: LTE, VoLTE, UMTS, CDMA, OFDM, VOIP

Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, SGSN, S-GW, P-GW, RRC, GTP-U, MAC, PDCP, RLC, L1 & L3

Interfaces: S1-MME, S1-U, S6a, S11, S5/S8, Rx, Gx, S1-AP, SGs-AP

Test Equipment: Spectrum analyzer, QXDM, Power analyzer, JDSU, TEMS, XCAL OS MS Office, Linux.

Programming languages: C, Perl

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

Responsible for doing the pre checks and post checks of the different devices with varioustest cases during particular maintenance window.
Involved in RF and fiber testing, reporting and troubleshooting.
Performed E911, VOIP and Voice testing by capturing and monitoring SIP signals and VoLTE launches.
Well versed in designing network sites and implementing it in the market using ATOLL and Planet.
Coordinate and perform ongoing system testing, test reports and recommendation for changes and upgrades.
Ability to operate and coordinate RF drive test including CW, benchmark and optimization.

Confidential

RF Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Well versed in troubleshooting the KPI’s during the post launch optimization on LTE networks using Actix.
Evaluated network issues related to handover, throughputs, SNR in Event and Coverage analysis.
Proficient in analyzing layer 3 messaging and call flow stages.
Created Neighbor lists and Drive routes using MapInfo and assigned tasks to drive teams.
Investigated system issues like poor coverage, dropped calls, low throughput, swapped sectors, handover failures and interference issues.
Strong knowledge of wireless network operational measures such as BER, FER, Call Processing, Call Statistics, C/I, data latency and throughput.

Confidential

Associate RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

Post launch optimization on LTE analyzing and troubleshooting the data for ATT using Actix/eDAT for different markets.
Strong expertise on tools like JDSU, Actix, eDAT, MapInfo etc.
Strong knowledge on analyzing layer 3 messaging which involved the study of call flow and issues created during the call flow.
Experience in doing RF survey and Optimization tests for ATT Metro cell projects using JDSU software which involved the testing of the venue, analyzing the issues and planning to install the metro cells depending on the requirement.
Experience in creating drive routes and analyzing neighbor relations using MapInfo.
Troubleshooting various KPI’s that are affecting the network coverage and preparing a report to implement the parameter changes required.

Confidential

Associate RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

In-Building DAS RF Validation/Optimization& CSFB Testing using JDSU/TEMS for LTE/UMTS/GSM technologies.
Experience with various RF data collection tools JDSU E6474A, QXDM
Experience with system performance drive tests including cell site shakedown/ verification, cluster or market benchmark drive tests, MS project and/or CW tests.
Well versed of wireless network operational measures such as BER, FER, Call Processing, Call Statistics, C/I, data latency and throughput.

Confidential

Associate RF Engineer/ CSI Engineer

Responsibilities:

Sweep the antennas and set RET’s according to the RFDS for the three sectors of a cell site using Anritsu.
Responsible for providing whatsoever technical support to civil and L&A crews to complete site within timelines with complete close outs.
Performed Pre and Post fiber testing for each Hybrid cable and tabulated the results accordingly.
Created the entire Close out Package (COP) documentation with the help of Civil and Tower team and uploaded in the Site Handler.
Good experience in MS project used in developing plans, assigning tasks.