3G RNO / RNP Engineer

Resume keywords summary: 3G, RNO, RNP

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Work Experience

Experience level: 2-5 years
Profile/Cover Letter: 3G KPI Optimization Consultant
LCC Middle East Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Huawei 3G Quality Improvement Project for Etisalat, UAE Apr 2010 till date
KPI Performance Optimization of all UAE Etisalat Network including 14 RNCs and over 4000 NodeBs.
Performance Monitoring and Analysis of KPIs through Counters from NASTAR, M2000 and LMT Trace Viewer.
Recommending Parameter changes for KPI Improvements related to DRD, HHO, IRAT, RAB and RRC Failures.
KPI Performance Improvement for DCR, SDR, IRAT HO, RRC and RAB Setup through RNC and Cell Level Parameter Optimization.
Daily / Weekly Cluster and RNC level KPI monitoring and improvement recommendations.
Multi-Carrier Implementation with different loading strategies such as Service Steering and Random Camping.


3G RF Consultant
Ace Telecom (Off-Shore Project)
Inter-Vendor Benchmarking project for Zain Nigeria Jan 2010
Among the vendors, Ericsson, Motorola and Huawei. Comparison included network Accessibility, Retainability and QoS KPIs for UMTS.
Analysis for Drop Calls and Block Calls through RRC messages, Coverage levels and RNC Dumps.

3G RF Consultant
LCC Middle East Limited (Off-Shore Project)
Benchmarking of UMTS network for Oman Mobile and Nawras Dec 2009 to Jan 2010
Comparing Coverage Levels, RRC/Setup Time and Success Rate, ASU, Pilot Pollutions, DCR.
Detailed analysis for the Drop Calls and Failed Call Setup Attempts for the Oman Mobile in Muscat city.
Trace analysis of dropped calls through LMT Service Manager and Trace Viewer.
Basic re-design review and Parameter Adjustments for R99 performance and call drop minimization.


3G Technologies (Guarantee) Ltd. Apr 2009 to Oct 2009
(Position Manager RNE) Feb 2008 to Jul 2008
UMTS / RF Projects Main Responsibilities

UMTS/HSDPA Network Assessment and Optimization for Babilon-M, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Detailed 3G RF Parameter optimization including adjustment of Timers, Counters, Cell Reselection and State Transition Parameters, Power control resource optimization and improvement in HSDPA throughput through Code and Power Allocation methods and parameter settings for Cell Change for Babilon-M network in Dushanbe.
CDMA Network Assessment through Drive Testing and Failure Analysis and Technical Resource Evaluation for NEXI, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
EVDO Rev-A Planning for GBIS for 30 cities of Pakistan including Backhaul dimensioning.
CDMA2000 1x Network Planning and implementation for GBIS, Northern Areas, Pakistan.
Network Planning and DDR with Motorola on Trunking Radio System for NPB, Pakistan.
Drive Testing and Optimization for CDMA1x for Maftel Networks, Pakistan.

Technical Presentation on UMTS QoS and KPIs for Operators and Regulators Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.
Technical Report on the Optimization and Recommendation for the Optimization of UMTS/HSDPA Network for Babilon-M, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Technical Presentation on Performance Evaluation and comparison for WiMax and EVDO Networks Pakistan.
Consultation Paper on Licensing of PTT services in Pakistan for the regulator PTA.

Two day Training course delivered on UMTS Overview in Islamabad, Pakistan.
One day Training course delivered on UMTS/WCDMA Network Planning in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
One day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x Optimization and Failure Analysis in Dushanbe.
Two day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x & EVDO Network Planning in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Two day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x and EVDO Network Planning in Rabat, Morocco.
Two day Training course delivered on Call Process and Signaling Procedures in Rabat, Morocco.
Two day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x Failure Analysis in Rabat, Morocco.
One day Training course delivered on NPA Tools Overview in Rabat, Morocco.


HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD
(Position 3G RNP Engineer) Oct 2008 to Apr 2009
3G RNPO Project Main Responsibilities

3G Network Planning (R99 & HSPA) for Telenor Pakistan in the Bidding Phase nationwide using Macro and Micro Solutions for outdoor and indoor coverage.
Capacity and Backhaul Dimensioning for Telenor Pakistan in the Bidding Phase nationwide with different solutions with ATM and IP backhauls.
Preparation and documentation of UTRAN RNP Proposal for Telenor Pakistan detailing Network Load and throughput based dimensioning aspects.
R99 Radio Network Planning for the Ufone Trial Network in Pakistan detailing the coverage plots based on RSCP, Ec/No and at different HSDPA and HSUPA throughputs.
Assisted in the CQT and Drive Testing for Telenor 3G Trial Network, Islamabad with reports showing RSCP levels, BLER, Handovers, UL/DL Throughputs, CSSR, CS and PS RAB establishments, UE State Transitions, Code Allocations and Multi-RAB services.
Assisted in the R99 & HSPA KPIs and Feature Testing for Telenor 3G Trial Network. The testing included a detailed testing of all the major features of UMTS/HSPA network as provided by the client and 3GPP standards.

Technical Presentation delivered on UMTS Basics and RF Link Budgeting for Telenor Islamabad, Pakistan.
Technical Presentation delivered on UMTS RF Link Budgeting and WCDMA Basics for Ufone Islamabad, Pakistan.

Employer:	CamGSM Co Limited (Mobitel)
Job Title:	3G Team Lead
Start Month/Year:	08/2010
End Month/Year:	Current
City:	Phnom Penh
Country:	Cambodia
Description:	 Network Performance Monitoring and Optimizing through RF and Parameter Changes.  Daily / Weekly Cluster and RNC level KPI monitoring and improvement recommendations.  Local Staff Training and ensuring Job Quality.  Performance Monitoring and Analysis of KPIs through Counters from NASTAR, M2000 and LMT Trace Viewer.  Recommending Parameter changes for KPI Improvements related to IRAT HO, LDR, CAC, and Capacity.  Network planning for Coverage using Asset Enterprise, creating and managing centralized database.  Developing Traffic Model for the operator and to develop Network Capacity Planning for future expansion.  Access Dimensioning based on Coverage and Capacity including CE and Iub Dimensioning.  Validation of Single Site Verification (SSV) and Technical Site Survey (TSS) Reports.  Planning and Implementation of Indoor Solution in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.  Developing Strategy for Multi-Carrier and for CS and PS Traffic handling.  Preparing and Modifying Network for Special Events (High Traffic Loading).
Employer:	LCC Middle East Limited
Job Title:	3G KPI Optimization Consultant
Start Month/Year:	04/2010
End Month/Year:	07/2010
City:	Abu Dhabi
Country:	United Arab Emirates
Description:	Huawei 3G Quality Improvement Project for Etisalat, UAE  KPI Performance Optimization of all UAE Etisalat Network including 14 RNCs and over 4000 NodeBs.  Performance Monitoring and Analysis of KPIs through Counters from NASTAR, M2000 and LMT Trace Viewer.  Recommending Parameter changes for KPI Improvements related to DRD, HHO, IRAT, RAB and RRC Failures.  KPI Performance Improvement for DCR, SDR, IRAT HO, RRC and RAB Setup through RNC and Cell Level Parameter Optimization.  Daily / Weekly Cluster and RNC level KPI monitoring and improvement recommendations.  Multi-Carrier Implementation with different loading strategies such as Service Steering and Random Camping.  Long Term KPI Monitoring and Improving Plan on monthly and quarterly basis
Employer:	3G Technologies (Guarantee) Ltd.
Job Title:	Manager RNE
Start Month/Year:	02/2008
End Month/Year:	10/2009
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Description:	 UMTS/HSDPA Network Assessment and Optimization for Babilon-M, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.  Detailed 3G RF Parameter optimization including adjustment of Timers, Counters, Cell Reselection and State Transition Parameters, Power control resource optimization and improvement in HSDPA throughput through Code and Power Allocation methods and parameter settings for Cell Change for Babilon-M network in Dushanbe.  CDMA Network Assessment through Drive Testing and Failure Analysis and Technical Resource Evaluation for NEXI, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.  EVDO Rev-A Planning for GBIS for 30 cities of Pakistan including Backhaul dimensioning.  CDMA2000 1x Network Planning and implementation for GBIS, Northern Areas, Pakistan.  Network Planning and DDR with Motorola on Trunking Radio System for NPB, Pakistan.  Drive Testing and Optimization for CDMA1x for Maftel Networks, Pakistan.  Technical Presentation on UMTS QoS and KPIs for Operators and Regulators – Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.  Technical Report on the Optimization and Recommendation for the Optimization of UMTS/HSDPA Network for Babilon-M, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.  Technical Presentation on Performance Evaluation and comparison for WiMax and EVDO Networks – Pakistan.  Consultation Paper on Licensing of PTT services in Pakistan for the regulator PTA.  Two day Training course delivered on UMTS Overview in Islamabad, Pakistan.  One day Training course delivered on UMTS/WCDMA Network Planning in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.  One day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x Optimization and Failure Analysis in Dushanbe.  Two day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x & EVDO Network Planning in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.  Two day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x and EVDO Network Planning in Rabat, Morocco.  Two day Training course delivered on Call Process and Signaling Procedures in Rabat, Morocco.  Two day Training course delivered on CDMA2000 1x Failure Analysis in Rabat, Morocco.  One day Training course delivered on NPA Tools Overview in Rabat, Morocco.
Employer:	HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD
Job Title:	3G Manager RNP
Start Month/Year:	10/2008
End Month/Year:	04/2009
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Description:	 3G Network Planning (R99 & HSPA) for Telenor Pakistan in the Bidding Phase nationwide using Macro and Micro Solutions for outdoor and indoor coverage.  Capacity and Backhaul Dimensioning for Telenor Pakistan in the Bidding Phase nationwide with different solutions with ATM and IP backhauls.  Preparation and documentation of UTRAN RNP Proposal for Telenor Pakistan detailing Network Load and throughput based dimensioning aspects.  R99 Radio Network Planning for the Ufone Trial Network in Pakistan detailing the coverage plots based on RSCP, Ec/No and at different HSDPA and HSUPA throughputs.  Assisted in the CQT and Drive Testing for Telenor 3G Trial Network, Islamabad with reports showing RSCP levels, BLER, Handovers, UL/DL Throughputs, CSSR, CS and PS RAB establishments, UE State Transitions, Code Allocations and Multi-RAB services.  Assisted in the R99 & HSPA KPIs and Feature Testing for Telenor 3G Trial Network. The testing included a detailed testing of all the major features of UMTS/HSPA network as provided by the client and 3GPP standards.  Technical Presentation delivered on UMTS Basics and RF Link Budgeting for Telenor – Islamabad, Pakistan.  Technical Presentation delivered on UMTS RF Link Budgeting and WCDMA Basics for Ufone – Islamabad, Pakistan.
Employer:	GREAT BEAR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (PVT) LTD
Job Title:	Manager RNE
Start Month/Year:	04/2005
End Month/Year:	01/2008
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Description:	 RF Network Planning proposal for CDMA 20001X at 450 MHz in GTR, KT, RTR and NA.  Network planning and implementation of CDMA20001X network in ITR & LTR at 450 MHz  Implementation of layered Dual Carrier on the network while maintaining hard handoffs with low Drop Calls.  Drive Testing for Coverage in ITR and LTR using CAIT 3.5 and Pilot Panorama 6.3.  NPA and Log post processing through Actix 4.04 and preparing DT reports investigating parameters including, Ec/Io, Tx/Rx values, coverage segmentation, overshooting issues.  Checking Call Processing and KPI monitoring to maintain the QoS using DT and BSS logs.  SCH Allocation Scheduler Optimization for data with the help of CAIT, Actix & Ethereal.  MW Backhaul planning path profiling and LoS surveys in ITR, LTR and GTR over 18 GHz.  RF spectrum measurement and analysis for external interference using BAT and Spectrum Analyzer.

Background and Experience

Education Level:	Master's Degree
School Name:	Center for Advance Studies in Engineering (CASE),
Major:	Telecom Business Management
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Graduation Date:	01/04/2007
Description:	Not Specified
Education Level:	Bachelor's Degree
School Name:	Dawood College of Engineering and Technology
Major:	Electronic Engineering
City:	Karachi
Country:	Pakistan
Graduation Date:	01/09/2002
Description:	Not Specified
Education Level:	Certificate
School Name:	Qualcomm Trainings (Qualcomm UMTS University)
Major:	UMTS/WCDMA Network Planning
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Graduation Date:	27/10/2010
Description:	Not Specified
Education Level:	Certificate
School Name:	Qualcomm Trainings (Qualcomm UMTS University)
Major:	UMTS/WCDMA Overview, Physical Layer. Radio Interface Protocols
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Graduation Date:	27/10/2010
Description:	Not Specified
Education Level:	Certificate
School Name:	Qualcomm Trainings (Qualcomm UMTS University)
Major:	UMTS/WCDMA HSDPA: Protocols and Physical Layer
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Graduation Date:	27/10/2010
Description:	Not Specified
Education Level:	Certificate
School Name:	Qualcomm Trainings (Qualcomm UMTS University)
Major:	CDMA20001x NPA and Network Optimization
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Graduation Date:	27/10/2010
Description:	Not Specified

Languages

Language	Level
English	Fluent
Arabic	Basic
Russian	Basic

Job Preferences

Job Category: 3g/GSM/WCDMA/HSDPA/UMTS Job
Job Type: Contract to Permanent Job
Job Status: Flexible
Desired Salary: $0 a month
Desired Location: Not Specified
Willing to Relocate: Yes