10 years of experience in RF Cellular Network, specializing in GSM Radio Network Planning & Optimization.
Skills
Possesses good analytical and organization skills, ability to communicate ideas
Dedicated and committed to perform quality work to improve efficiency and enhance customer relations.
Extensive work exposure gains from several International projects based in Europe, Asia and Africa
Strong reporting and presentation skills
Strong languages skills
Capable of leading a team of Radio Network Planners and Designers
Both independent and good team player, fast learner, easy to deal with
Energetic, hard worker and good resistance to stress and work pressure
Experience and Expertise
GSM Radio Network Design and Dimensioning
GSM Radio Network Optimization
Statistical Analysis and Performance Improvement
RF Coverage and Capacity Planning
Drive Test Measurement
Site Survey, Feasibility Study and Audit
Planning, Measurement & Analysis Tools and Software Application
Planning Tools Asset, Cellplan
Drive Test Measurement TEMS Investigation, Nemo
Analysis Software ACTIX ANALYSER, TEMS Investigation, Mapinfo Application
Windows Application Excel, Words, Power Point, Microsoft Project
References
http//www.linkedin.com/in/ahmidasaid
Available upon request
BELGACOM MOBILE Since September 2010
Brussels, Belgium
Senior Telecom Engineer
Check if electrical fields generated by GSM sites do not exceed the 3 Volts/m norm in the region of Brussels
Import DB and antennas in 3D Geomod tool and configure correct settings
Check for each base station that the norm is well respected as described by the law
Modify existing and new sites so that the electrical field does not exceed 3 Volts/meter
Create detailed 3D simulations for each site and locate areas and buildings with issues
Visits on the field and verify if 3D terrain modeling is correct and check for sensitive buildings like schools and hospitals
Create a health file in order to obtain an Environment permit
Meetings with the IBGE and discuss each site for approval
Tools used Atoll, Mithra and Geomod
AIRCOM INTERNATIONAL February 2010 May 2010
Jakarta & Bali, Indonesia
Project Manager - Model tuning
In charge to deliver 21 propagation models in Jakarta and Bali to mobile operator INDOSAT
7 different morphologies 4 in Jakarta and 3 in Bali, models for 900, 1800 and 2100 bands
Responsible for site selection and TSS
CW measurements setup with 2 Rigger teams and 2 DT teams
Data collection and validation
Post processing of raw data and creation of HD and data files to import in Asset
Calibration and tuning of models using Asset Model Tuning tool
Managing of CW teams and local Subcontractor
Attend meetings and prepare presentations at customer HQ
AIRCOM INTERNATIONAL January 2009 December 2009
Hanoi, Vietnam
Senior Optimization Engineer
Handling and optimizing the North East province Thai Binh during 6 months
Handling and optimizing the Central and South provinces of Nghe An and Dong Nai during 5 months
Conducts Physical audits of site to check heights, VSWR, power output, azimuths, coordinates, antenna types,
Verify correct orientation of antennas from the collected data and through site audit and logfiles to locate swapped sectors and crossed feeders
Prepare route and cell data for drive test collect data and monitor call completion percentages, dropped call rates, and other system performance statistics
Post process collected drive test data and review result for further verification.
Check on the receive level, quality and coverage.
Responsible for analyzing and measuring performance data (using TEMS Investigation) to determine the cause of problems and recommend corrective actions, such as parameter and site configuration changes
Compare and verify the coverage plot from the drive test result against the predicted coverage plot from the planning tool for submission.
Generates analysis report for the monthly drive test campaign using Actix Analyzer
Prepare and assign frequencies for upcoming sites and upgrades.
Calculate and predict the carrier to interference of the network
Constant monitoring of sites of recent frequency changes and observes degraded KPIs and implement another action.
Cross checking of adjacencies, co-channel frequencies and co-BSIC.
Frequency Planning and suggest frequency for retuning if there is interference seen from the Interference band stats and Drive Test result.
Cross check of neighbour list from planned and actual data.
Extract files from OMCR for the creation of daily parameter dump.
Daily monitoring of key performance indicators (CSSR, DCR, HOSR, Qvoice ) on network, Cell and BSC level
Recommend new parameter change for site improvement and observe site after implementing
Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the Key Performance Indicators
Troubleshoot and check Call Drop, Blocked Call, Handover Failure and CSSR.
Performs traffic analysis and issue work orders for upgrades and parameter implementation to ease congestion.
Conducts investigation and isolation of hardware and RF related problems seen from the KPIs and provide solutions to avoid network degradation.
Evaluating the effectiveness of each tasks that have been done
Conducts monthly parameter audit to ensure high network performance.
Provide MOS measurement (Qvoice) before and after optimisation. Make benchmarking analysis and comparison on the quality of voice with other networks.
Attends to customer complaints and provides immediate solution to obtain customer satisfaction.
Prepare and make presentation at customer HQ and in the local provinces
Optimization team leader with 2 engineers and two drive testers.
Tools Asset 3G, Mapinfo, Tems Investigation, Actix, Nemo Outdoor
Vendor Motorola (Nghe an) and Alcatel (Thai Binh)
AIRCOM INTERNATIONAL April 2008 January 2009
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Radio Network Engineer
Acting RF Manager
Create nominal plan for 440 sites in DRC
Make a BOQ for nominal plan
Specify new equipment requirements, antenna types, tower heights, trx expansion,
Create Search Area Map and coverage plots for each new site
Final site selection based on input from Site Acquisition and Marketing
Develop and deliver a TRX reallocation plan to ensure maximum traffic per cell.
Attend weekly meetings and presentations with customers
Tools Asset 3G, MapInfo, Tems Investigation, Actix
Vendor Huawei
CELPLAN October 2005 October 2007
Nairobi, Kenya
Radio Network Planner
Performing radio surveys in Kenya (town and roads) in order to define the best-suited sites by radio propagation modelling, plan of capacity sites to avoid traffic congestion
Establish the correct configuration of the equipment and parameters (integration parameters, frequency plan both SFH and BBH, neighbours, antenna, diversity, TMA)
Investigate external and internal interference in major towns like Nairobi
Issue of work orders, frequencies retune, KPIs & drive test analysis
Identify and analyze poor performances/ degradations, recommend physical & parameters changes to improve quality, troubleshoot of hardware issues
Adding & removal of neighbours, HO Thresholds, AMR, check and prediction of traffic load, reduce HR usage and congestion, dual band implementation
Tools Teems 7.0, MapInfo, Celoptima, Nemo, Actix and Celplan as planning tool
Assist and training of colleagues to network planning and optimization, transfer of 'know how'
Vendor Siemens
FIRST LINE TELECOM March 2003 October 2005
Brussels, Belgium
Radio Planner and Optimization Engineer
Perform measurements coverage drive test, microcell and indoor measurements (Temslight), train and TGV, GPRS, Roaming
3G measurements with tool Ajilent and 3G scanner
1 month measurement in the Brussels Airport comparison between the 3 Belgian operators with 3 mobiles and 2 scanners (900 and 1800), analysis and post processing of the data with MapInfo and Actix
2 months project in France (Nantes) for Bouygues Telecom providing training and support to french engineer on radio planning
1 month project in North East of France measurements and analysis of the 3G Orange network with Anritsu Scanner
Use of Temslight, Tems Investigation 5, MapInfo, Actix
Monitoring of BTS swap (Motorola to Nortel)
6 months contract with Incode DT analysis and post processing, KPIs, monitoring + troubleshooting and optimization
7 months contracts with WFI management and coordination of team of 10 DT technicians, schedule of daily DT planning, weekly meeting with customer to satisfy his requirements
Vendor Motorola and Nortel
SIEMENS ATEA February 2001 June 2002
Nairobi, Kenya
Radio Network Planner
Perform radio surveys in Kenya (town and roads) in order to define the best-suited sites by radio propagation modelling
To establish the correct configuration of the equipment and parameters (Radio equipment, frequency plan, LAC
planning ...)
To control afterwards the real area coverage and to optimise it, by drive tests & fine-tuning.
Use of spectrum analyser to optimise the network and reduce interference
Use of Tems, MapInfo, Tornado, Netplan and Asset as planning tool
Actively involved in status meetings with the client (Safaricom)
Discussing and solving all the RF related problems with the customer
Vendor Siemens
PROXIMUS July 99 December 2000
Brussels, Belgium
Radio Frequency Engineer
In charge of the quality control and the network coverage of 900/1800 network in specific regions
Optimization of the existing networks (frequency retune, downtilts, parameter changes )
Complete follow-up of a new site searching for a potential candidate, choice of the right place for antenna installation, choice of the types and heights of antennas, research of correct parameters and frequencies, evaluation of the GSM site performances once active
Use of Asset as planning tool and tools like Tems, Actix analyser
Vendor Nokia
