GSM Core Network Planning Engineer and Performances Engineer for Optimization
Resume Keywords:
Ericsson, Core, Engineer, GSM, WCDMA, MSC, MSC-Server,MGW, RNC, CPP. Very Good in Core Performances and Core Network planning.
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With over 3 Years of Experience and a Track Record of Success in operation and maintenance on IP and GSM Switching Systems
PERSONAL DATA
Surname TOURE
First name Vacaba
Date of birth 11-October-1980
Nationality Ivorian
Birthplace ODIENNE,
Actual workplace Abidjan,
E-mail toureeln@yahoo.fr
Mobile +225 05341262 //
+225 06352583
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since January 2009 Senior Engineer Core Network Planning for Warid CI
Principal Interface between Warid CI and Huawei Engineer for the Core Planning and Implementation.
In charge of the dimensioning of link between WARID CI and other operator.
Dimensioning the E1 quantity between Warid and Other operator.
Signaling Link designer and responsible for the Core Network planning.
Validate the BOQ and follow up the equipments Hardware implementation and Software configuration.
Follow up the Interco contract, implementation and configuration.
Establish the roaming contract and the infrastructure sharing.
Administrator of the Core Network Design and core network Tools.
In charge of following the Vendor configuration and propose a good design for network.
Drafting of technical and business documents necessary for roaming according to the GSM standard.
Opening of International Roaming agreements GSM / GPRS / UMTS with foreign operators, making the testing of Roaming, providing support and participate in projects of development of Warid network.
Some Daily Activities
Projects monitoring and follow-up the interconnect process with other operators
Prepare the script for the E1 Integration with Huawei NSS Engineer.
Monitoring the implementation work and validate the final design and acceptance.
Prepare the information for interconnexion in switch part.
NSS Engineering, procedures development and Optimization, dimensioning and SS7 network planning.
Provide the details for the routing configuration and the GT addressing
Core network design and Core NE router security supervisor.
Prepare the IREG test and the MIC alignment and make call test.
From September 2007 To December 2008 MOOV Ivory Coast NSS Quality of Service (QoS) Principal Engineer, head of NSS Quality of service team
Extract and analyze Performance Counters from ERICSSON & HUAWEI OSS database.
Core Network Designer.
Producing Core Network Performance Add hoc or Special Reports.
Using statistics to identify the congested parts of the Core network.
Good understanding about Business Object (query designer).
Able to use basic MML command for checking and monitoring Core measurement.
Analyze QoS indicators using BO-Network performance analyzer. Detect dysfunctions occurred on the Core Network. Propose solutions to solve problems and improve the Core Network Quality. Perform corrective actions at OMC-S.
In charge of QoS Database. Interco link designer. Good knowledge in data collection and Advanced Excel user.
Responsible for changes requested for the Core Network Nodes & maintaining the Data Base updated (Example B-number, RC analysis, Traffic measurement activation, signaling link restoring).
Good knowledge and experience in AXE810 and Cello CPP R4.MSC/MGW startup and integration and database migration and provide progress and status reports.
Some Daily Activities
Projects monitoring and follow-up
NSS Engineering, procedures development
Optimization, dimensioning and SS7 network planning
Core network design
Core network project management
NGN equipments administration
NGN equipments security management
From November 2006 To March 2007 Member of the COMIUM Ivory Coast NSS team
Direct interface with HUAWEI core network department
Core network project management
Test environment validation (integration test, core network equipments validation)
MSC Server/HLR equipments and interfaces dimensioning
Others PLMN/PSTN interconnections
Transmission support engineering in the Core network level
Core network evolution strategy.
Hardware and Software installation of the softswitch, HLR9820 and the MGW. Administrator of the M2000 to monitoring the network performances.
Update Network Topology database.
OSS administrator and Benchmark analyzer supervisor.
Designer of the link between COMIUM and the other operator.
Professional Skills
SKILLS SUMMARY
TELECOMMUNICATION & NETWORKS
Ericsson Core Network Performance Engineer
Good understanding of Standard Ericsson CS&PS Switches Counters, KPI and its formula.
Good understanding of Business Object using for QoS, Creating and exporting reports.
Understanding the definition of CS&PS Core indicators and key performance indicators.
Experienced with Ericsson Performance tool for measurement collection, scheduling, analyzing and troubleshooting.
Good understanding of Ericsson data/measurement flow from NE to OSS. Familiar with Ericsson Measurement Data Export interface.
Day to day analysis on CS&PS Switchs performance by analyzing statistics.
Ensure a healthy of Core network performance by regular audits and sanity checks, using statistics from the core network.
Analyzing Reports for performance anomalies/exceptions.
Investigating and escalating performance issues to concern department.
Producing Core Network Performance Add hoc or Special Reports.
Provide recommendation for core network expansion and corrective maintenance. Provide recommendations for Core performance improvement.
Ability to work in multi-vendor environment.
Experience of CELLO platform, MO-Shell, FTP, Telnet. ATM/IP Overviews Good knowledge of AAL1, AAL2, AAL5.
Experience of restarting of MGW using CLI and EMAS.
Experience of Software & Hardware Up-gradation & license loading in MGW.
Creation of Virtual Media gateways and distribution of TDM.
Signaling creation for both Ericsson and Non-Ericsson nodes
Good knowledge of SIGTRAN, UTRAN, VC Cross connections and IMA groups in MGW.
Knowledge of GSM, GPRS, CDMA
Interfaces and protocols, dimensioning and planning
Network Design Review of GSM/ WCDMA Core networks
Able to use all Design tools to deliver Design services
Adhere to the appropriate Ericsson working methodology for managed services.
Very good knowledge of NGN architectures and protocols
Concept, architectures, protocols and interfaces and NGN signaling QoS and security of NGN networks
Knowledge of SS7 and SIGTRAN signaling
MTP, ISUP, MAP, INAP, CAMEL, TCAP, BSSMAP protocols
Architecture of SIGTRAN protocols M2UA, M3UA, M2PA, SCTP, H248, BICC
Good knowledge of SIP and H323 protocols
Core Network Design
Core Network planning
Core Network evolution strategy planning, Logical design
Physical interface design - voice and signaling traffic
Engineering deployment planning and data configuration
Knowledge of HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES Core Network equipments
Physical structure, functional and logical of Softswitch and Media Gateway
MSOFTX3000, UMG8900, M2000 administration iGWB server administration for CDR treatment
PROFESIONAL TRAINING
June/2006 Advanced GSM System Training (Telemate mobile consultants, Abidjan).
EDUCATION
September/2006 Engineer in Electronics, Switch Engineering option BAC+5
Delivered by ESI (High School) in Ivory Coast.
July/2003 Ready to integrate the High School of Engineer BAC+2
Delivered by INP-HB College in Ivory Coast.
July/2001 High school diploma in science BAC+0
Obtained at the LSY High School in Ivory Coast.
OTHER
Language English (speak and write)
French (speak and write)
Self motivated Work well under time constraints. Good oral & written communication skills. Proactively contributes to improvements and change
Computer Practice of Microsoft Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP Operating Systems.
Practice of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook tools.
Practice of UNIX SOLARIS, Shell script programming to transfer and retrieve data.
Practice of Microsoft Visual Basic 6 programming tool.
Microsoft Excel advanced macros programming to optimize jobs.
Human Skills
Consultative skills
Cooperation
Diversity awareness
Drive change
Interpersonal communication
Marketing skills
Presentation skills (oral and written)
Problem solving
Share knowledge
Driver Permit category B Bilingual English and French
Reference ANGOA Luc Manager Core/GPRS at Warid Telecom 46951976
Dominique KOUASSI MOOV CI Head QoS Department 01000186
Employer:
WARID Telecom
Job Title:
Senior Engineer Core Network Plannning and QoS Manager
Start Month/Year:
01/2009
End Month/Year:
Current
City:
Abidjan
Country:
Cote D'Ivoire
Description:
Very Good In Core Network Design And Performances Analysis.
Good Ericsson et Huawei OAM.
Ericsson Core Network Performance Engineer:
Good understanding of Standard Ericsson CS&PS Switches Counters, KPI and its formula.
Good understanding of Business Object using for QoS, Creating and exporting reports.
Understanding the definition of CS&PS Core indicators and key performance indicators.
Experienced with Ericsson Performance tool for measurement collection, scheduling, analyzing and troubleshooting.
Good understanding of Ericsson data/measurement flow from NE to OSS. Familiar with Ericsson Measurement Data Export interface.
Day to day analysis on CS&PS Switch’s performance by analyzing statistics.
Ensure a healthy of Core network performance by regular audits and sanity checks, using statistics from the core network.
Analyzing Reports for performance anomalies/exceptions.
Investigating and escalating performance issues to concern department.
Producing Core Network Performance Add hoc or Special Reports.
Provide recommendation for core network expansion and corrective maintenance. Provide recommendations for Core performance improvement.
Ability to work in multi-vendor environment.
Experience of CELLO platform, MO-Shell, FTP, Telnet. ATM/IP Overviews Good knowledge of AAL1, AAL2, AAL5.
Experience of restarting of MGW using CLI and EMAS.
Experience of Software & Hardware Up-gradation & license loading in MGW.
Creation of Virtual Media gateways and distribution of TDM.
Signaling creation for both Ericsson and Non-Ericsson nodes
Good knowledge of SIGTRAN, UTRAN, VC Cross connections and IMA groups in MGW.
Knowledge of GSM, GPRS, CDMA:
Interfaces and protocols, dimensioning and planning
Network Design Review of GSM/ WCDMA Core networks
Able to use all Design tools to deliver Design services
Adhere to the appropriate Ericsson working methodology for managed services.
Very good knowledge of NGN architectures and protocols
Concept, architectures, protocols and interfaces and NGN signaling QoS and security of NGN networks
Employer:
MOOV CI
Job Title:
Senior Core QoS Engineer
Start Month/Year:
09/2007
End Month/Year:
12/2008
City:
Abidjan
Country:
Cote D'Ivoire
Description:
Extract and analyze Performance Counters from ERICSSON & HUAWEI OSS database.
Core Network Designer.
Producing Core Network Performance Add hoc or Special Reports.
Using statistics to identify the congested parts of the Core network.
Good understanding about Business Object (query designer).
Able to use basic MML command for checking and monitoring Core measurement.
Analyze QoS indicators using BO-Network performance analyzer. Detect dysfunctions occurred on the Core Network. Propose solutions to solve problems and improve the Core Network Quality. Perform corrective actions at OMC-S.
In charge of QoS Database. Interco link designer. Good knowledge in data collection and Advanced Excel user.
Responsible for changes requested for the Core Network Nodes & maintaining the Data Base updated (Example: B-number, RC analysis, Traffic measurement activation, signaling link restoring).
Good knowledge and experience in AXE810 and Cello CPP R4.MSC/MGW startup and integration and database migration and provide progress and status reports.
Some Daily Activities:
Projects monitoring and follow-up
NSS Engineering, procedures development
Optimization, dimensioning and SS7 network planning
Core network design
Core network project management
NGN equipments administration
NGN equipments security management
Employer:
COMIUM CI
Job Title:
NSS Engineer
Start Month/Year:
11/2006
End Month/Year:
03/2007
City:
Abidjan
Country:
Cote D'Ivoire
Description:
Direct interface with HUAWEI core network department
Core network project management
Test environment validation (integration test, core network equipments validation)
MSC Server/HLR equipments and interfaces dimensioning
Others PLMN/PSTN interconnections
Transmission support engineering in the Core network level
Core network evolution strategy.
Hardware and Software installation of the softswitch, HLR9820 and the MGW. Administrator of the M2000 to monitoring the network performances.
Update Network Topology database.
OSS administrator and Benchmark analyzer supervisor.
Designer of the link between COMIUM and the other operator
