GSM/WCDMA Radio Network Planning, Tuning, and Optimization
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Anthony N. Arada
2G/3G Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A graduate of B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering with 5+ years experience in Telecommunications Qualifications are as follows:
• Experience in Radio Network Planning, Tuning, and Optimization
• Knowledgeable in GSM and WCDMA Technology
• Proficient in software applications such as Windows 98/2000/XP, MS Office
• Skilled in Macrocell and Microcell Planning
• Specialized in In-Building Design by using Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Technique
• Working experience in the following GSM and 3G network elements
• BSC/TC ( Ericsson BSC, Alcatel Evolium BSC, Huawei BSC )
• BTS ( Ericsson RBS2206, Alcatel A9100 BTS, Huawei BTS312 )
• Node B ( Nokia Ultrasite, Huawei DBS3800, HuaweiBTS3812, Ericsson 3206 and 3418 )
• Knowledgeable in the following WCDMA/GSM Tools/Software
• Alcatel A955 Planning Tool
• TEMS Cell Planner Universal
• TEMS Investigation
• Ericsson Statics
• Aircom ASSET3G
• MapInfo Professional
• Ericsson Winfiol
• Ericsson MCOM
• Ericsson OSS i.e. MOShell, WRAN Explorer, GPEH, WNCS
• Business Object
• Citrix
• With Driving skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ERICSSON VIETNAM
N&TC – 3G Radio Network Planning, Tuning and Optimization
5th floor, E – Town 1 building 364 Cong Hua, Tan Binh District HCMC, Vietnam
June 2009 to present
Project: Vietnam Mobile GSM/WCDMA
• Planned Node B’s in Ericsson TCPU i.e. defining related parameters, site coordinates, antenna type, antenna tilt, antenna azimuth, CPICH power, cable loss, and propagation model parameters
• Dimensioned the RAN network i.e. number of Channel Elements, Node B’s according to the coverage, quality requirements from the customer.
• Performed Scrambling Code and Neighbor list planning
• Prepares technical survey reports on conducted sites supported by GSM coverage plots, capacity, frequency and interference plan
• Assign frequency planning allocation, neighbor list and other radio parameters to be given to OMC-R for commissioning and integration
ERICSSON BRAZIL
N&TC – 3G Tuning and Optimization, RNC/Cluster Owner
Rua Maria P. Maia, 300, 02047-901 - São Paulo, Brazil
June 2008 to Februay 2009
Project: Vivo Sao Paulo WCDMA P6
• Perform RNC and Site parameter dumps, parameter consistency checks and parameter tuning.
• Analyzes drivetest logfiles using TEMS Investigation, MCOM, Mapinfo, and taking the necessary action to improve the cluster area
• Generate reports for customer requirements such as Cluster analysis, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
• Responsible for verifying and approving SSV for newly on-air sites
• Analyzes Sites and RNC by statistics via OSS and MOShell.
• Fetching and processing raw data using OSS, MOShell, and Statics P4R12
• Initiate Cell based traces using OSS tools i.e. WNCS, MRR, GPEH, UETR, CTR, Traces & Error
• Creating scripts for parameter modification, 2G/3G neighbor addition/deletion, and neighbor priority list using Ericsson XML Wizard
• Initiate additional drivetest and troubleshooting for further analysis and solution
• Monitor and analyze Network statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Monitor and analyze Worst Cell List on a daily, weekly, monthly basis
• Maintains Network performance as per contracted KPIs (Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, and Service Integrity)
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly statistical analysis reports
• Responsible for reducing congestions and drops, improving IRAT HO, SHO, Location Update, Paging, CSSR, RRC Connection, and RAB for all CS, PS and HSDPA
• Coordinate with Ericsson GSDC, Field Operations and Network Maintenance (ONM) engineers in carrying out specific procedures in antenna tilting, troubleshooting BTS and RNC
• Provide solutions to VIP and customer complaints
• Perform other duties that maybe assigned by the Total Project Manager
ERICSSON PHILIPPINES
N&TC – 3G Network Tuning and Optimization
20F Net Square Bldg. 3rd Ave cor 28th St. Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City Taguig, Metro Manila 1634
1. Project: SMART WCDMA 2.1GHz P6
March 5, 2007 up to June 7, 2008
• Conduct Area wide Drive test to assess coverage and quality of the assigned area
• Drive testing of Ericsson 3G Sites i.e. Ericsson 3G to Nokia 3G and vice versa
• Responsible for verifying and approving SSV for newly on-air sites
• Collecting, Processing, and Analyzing of Raw Data using Statics P4R12, Winfiol, and Business Object
• Performed parameter modification for network improvement through OSS, MOShell
• Analyzes drivetest logfiles using TEMS Investigation, MCOM, Mapinfo, and taking the necessary action to improve the cluster area
• Initiate Cell based traces using OSS tools i.e. WNCS, MRR, GPEH, UETR, CTR
• Initiate additional drivetest and troubleshooting for further analysis and solution
• Monitor and analyze Network Statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Prepares weekly Quality route analysis reports and documentations
• Perform RNC and Site parameter dumps, parameter consistency checks and parameter tuning.
• Maintains Network performance as per contracted KPIs (Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, and Service Integrity)
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly statistical analysis reports
• Responsible for reducing congestions and drops, improving IRAT HO, SHO, Location Update, Paging, CSSR, RRC Connection, and RAB for all CS, PS and HSDPA
• Benchmark of SMART and Globe 3G sites
• Coordinate with Field Operations and Network Maintenance (ONM) engineers in carrying out specific procedures in troubleshooting BTS and RNC
• Provide solutions to VIP and customer complaints
• Perform other duties that maybe assigned by the Total Project Manager
2. Project: SMART WCDMA 850 Mhz – HSDPA P6
January 5, 2008 up to June 7, 2008
• Conduct Area wide Drive test to assess coverage and quality of the assigned area
• Drive testing and Stationary testing of Ericsson 3G Sites i.e. Uplink, Downlink, Ping test
• Collecting, Processing, and Analyzing of Raw Data using Statics P4R12, Winfiol, and Business Object
• Performed parameter modification for network improvement thru OSS and MOShell
• Monitor network performance and generate reports and recommendations to meet desired KPI ( Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, and Service Integrity )
• Initiate Cell based traces using OSS tools i.e. WNCS, GPEH, UETR, CTR
• Initiate additional drivetest and troubleshooting for further analysis and solution
• Monitor and analyze Network Statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Perform RNC and Site parameter dumps, parameter consistency checks and parameter tuning.
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly statistical analysis reports
• Benchmark of SMART and GLOBE 3G sites
• Provide solutions to VIP and customer complaints
• Coordinate with Field Operations and Network Maintenance (ONM) engineers in carrying out specific procedures in troubleshooting BTS and RNC
• Perform other duties that maybe assigned by the Total Project Manager
3. Project: DMPI Suncellular Visayas and Mindanao
Network: GSM1800
March 5, 2007 up to June 7, 2008
• Network Optimization DCS 1800, for the improvement of coverage, quality and KPI for DMPI SunCellular
• Monitor network performance and generate reports and recommendations to meet desired KPI i.e. TCH Drop, SDCCH Drop, GPRS/EDGE stats
• Analyzed worst cells using Ericsson Business Object, Winfiol and recommend parameter modification i.e ACCMIN, Frequency, Full/Half Rate, etc
• Fetching and processing raw data using Ericsson Business Object, Winfiol and Statics P4R12
• Monitor and analyze Network statistics on a daily basis
• Monitor and analyze Worst Cell List on a weekly basis
• Monitor the daily busy hour statistics
• Participate in technical discussion with the customer in order to gather network related information
• Lead the software trial of Cell Load Sharing, OL/UL, Automatic MAIO Planning
• Lead the ongoing Area Optimization for end of Phase 6 expansion
• Perform other duties that maybe assigned by the Total Project Manager
• Coordinate with Field Operations and Network Maintenance (ONM) engineers in carrying out specific procedures in troubleshooting BTS
CURE, CONNECTIVITY UNLIMITED RESOURCE ENTERPRISE INCORPORATED
3G Radio Network Planning/Radio Network Optimization Supervisor
Telecoms Plaza, 316 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Salcedo Village Makati City, Philippines
May 15, 2006 to March 5, 2007
Network: 3G
Vendor: Nokia RAS05 and Huawei
Duties and Responsibilties:
• Check and review the Request for Proposal (RFP) of different vendors that will be considered in establishing the network
• Handling the trial sites for Nokia and Huawei
• Conduct survey of existing Extelcom sites for a possible co-location
• Attend vendor presentations and discussions regarding their 3G network plan
• Attend technical meetings with different vendors regarding the RFP
• Evaluate vendors through normalization of different parameters i.e. Channel Element, Software Features, Number of sites, etc
• Participate technical trainings and seminars from Huawei and Nokia
• Evaluate trial network proposals from Huawei and Nokia
• Prepares network planning design for Node B and CE upgrades, i.e. nominal search rings, RNC Homing plan, propagations plots, conceptual drawings and Node B configuration with the use of Aircom ASSET3G and Mapinfo
• Site hunting and detailed survey for possible locations of Node B trial sites for Nokia and Huawei
• Plans Drive Test routes for Nokia and Huawei Trial sites
• Conduct Area wide Drive test to assess coverage and quality of the assigned area
• Initiate additional drivetest and troubleshooting for further analysis and solution
• Assign Numbering Plan for Nokia and Huawei (LAC, SAC, CELLID, etc)
• Perform RNC and Site parameter dumps, parameter consistency checks and parameter tuning.
• Maintains Network performance as per contracted KPIs (Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, and Service Integrity)
• Analyze and provides solutions for reducing congestions, drops, IRAT HO, SHO, CSSR, HSDPA Throughput
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly statistical analysis reports
• Conducts Cluster Tuning and Optimization
• Evaluates 3G Repeaters
• Provide solutions to VIP and customer complaints
• Perform other duties that maybe assigned by the Total Project Manager
DMPI SUNCELLULAR
2G/3G Radio Network Planning Engineer – OIC, NCR Chief Planner – Huawei/Ericsson Change out project
28th Floor Galleria Corporate Center cor. Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City Philippines
December 16, 2003 up to May 15, 2006
Network: GSM1800 and WCDMA 2.1 GHz
Vendor: Alcatel, Ericsson, and Huawei
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervises over all Radio Network Planning for Suncellular GSM and WCDMA Network
• Prepares network planning design for BTS expansion and radio upgrades, i.e. nominal search rings, BSC Homing plan, and BTS configuration with the use of Alcatel A955, Ericsson TCPU, and Aircom ASSET3G
• Conducts site hunting and recommend possible BTS and Node B’s locations
• Prepares technical survey reports on conducted sites supported by coverage plots, capacity, frequency and interference plan
• Assign frequency planning allocation, neighbor list and other radio parameters to be given to OMC-R for commissioning and integration
• Provide In-Building Design report which includes Power Budget Calculation, DAS, List of Materials, and equipments to be used
• Performs signal verification if the design meets the criteria set by the client in terms of coverage and quality of the indoor antenna system
• Conducted Drive Test for functionality Testing Coverage Verification and Cell Site Acceptance
• Planned drive routes and test plans for optimization of upcoming and existing sites
• Conducts RF Walk Test to determine the dominant servers and their field strength inside the building
• Optimized the indoor sites by changing parameters or by physical change in th DAS, based on the gathered data to meet the desired indoor performance
• Survey, evaluates, and provides solutions for Marketing VIP/Corporate Accounts
• Evaluates the 3G trial for Ericsson and Huawei Network
• Evaluates the 3G parameter base line for Ericsson and Huawei Network
• Prepares 3G network planning design, BTS co location, antenna types, and propagation plots using ASSET3G and Ericsson TCPU
• Evaluates 3G TSSR and conceptual drawings for Ericsson and Huawei Network
• Perform parameter consistency checks through baseline parameters, RNC and Site parameter dumps, and 2G/3G neighbor addition/deletion
• Monitor and generate network performance as per contracted KPI’s
• Conducts Cluster Tuning and Optimization for Ericsson and Huawei Network
• Analyzes and monitors Site and RNC statistics through MOShell
• Analyzes Drivetest reports and logfiles using TEMS Investigation and Mapinfo
• Monitor, analyzes, and provide solutions for reducing congestion, drops, IRAT HO, SHO, RRC Connection, RAB Establishment, CSSR for assigned Network and Clusters
• Coordinate with Field Operations and Network Maintenance (ONM) engineers in carrying out specific procedures in troubleshooting BTS
• Perform other duties that maybe assigned by the Total Project Manager
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
• UMTS Ericsson Training Center, Philippines
By: Eng’r Alex de Jesus
September 2002
• Cell Planning Principles I and II Ericsson Training Center, Philippines
By: Martha Klasinska
February 2004
• Radio Network Features Ericsson Training Center, Philippines
By: Jakub Bluszcz
March 2004
• GSM Advance System Techniques Ericsson Training Center, Philippines
By: Jakub Bluszcz
April 2004
• TEMS Universal Cell Planner Ericsson Training Center, Philippines
By: Karin Sandberg
May 2004
• Alcatel BSS DMPI Training Center, Philippines
August – September 2004
• TEMS Investigation and DeskCat Ericsson Training Center, Philippines
By: Karin Sandberg
November 2004
• Alcatel A955 Radio Planning Tool DMPI Training Center, Philippines
By: Michael Ernst
December 2004
• Huawei BSS Shenzen, China
By: ZhouQuanxin
August – September 2005
• Ericsson WCDMA Ericsson Training Center, Philippines
April 2007
EDUCATION
• College B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
Intramuros Manila, Philippines
1997 – 2003
CHARACTER REFERENCE
Available upon request.
Employer:
Ericsson Vietnam
Job Title:
GSM/WCDMA Radio Network Planning, Tuning, and Optimization Engineer
Start Month/Year:
06/2009
End Month/Year:
Current
City:
HCMC
Country:
Vietnam
Description:
Not Specified
Employer:
Ericsson Brazil
Job Title:
3G Tuning and Optimization Engineer
Start Month/Year:
06/2008
End Month/Year:
02/2009
City:
Sao Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Description:
Not Specified
Employer:
Ericsson Philippines
Job Title:
3G Tuning and Optimization Engineer
Start Month/Year:
03/2007
End Month/Year:
06/2008
City:
Taguig City
Country:
Philippines
Description:
Not Specified
Employer:
CURE
Job Title:
3G Radio Network Planning Tuning, and Optimizaztion Engineer
