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Senior RF EngineerEMAIL AVAILABLEMobile PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESummary:20 + years of experience in wireless communication industry like 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, CDMA 1xRTT, EVDO, LTE, Volte, UMTS, and GSM. Held several project-related roles. Roles have included project management, Lead Engineer, and hands-on experience on wireless engineering including Design, Planning, System Performance, and optimization. Have a thorough knowledge, understanding and extensive use of various Optimization, and design tools such as Actix Analyzer, Wizard, Windcachter, Datapro, Prospect, Invex3G, RF Optimizer, PlaNet, SAM, NPO, eDAT, TEMS, SANE, RTT, PCMD, Geoplan, RFDS, Atoll, NetAct, XCAL, XCAP, True Call, IRIS Session Analyzer etc.Education:1990 B.S. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North DakotaTechnical Skills:PlanetNet PlanActixMapInfoHP, & RF OptimizerGrayson Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM).Qualcomm Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM).AnetWizardAccess databasesTEMSOPAS 32TOPO USADATAPROInVEX3GDASEkahaur Site Survey ( Wi-Fi)GeoplaneDATNPOSAMWindcachterSANEATOLLNetActXCAPXCALTrue CallIRIS Session Analyzer etc.EPP (Ericsson Performance Portal TOOLEricsson ENM (Ericsson Network management).Ericsson _AMOS.Training:5G, Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).Advanced Wireless-Certified Wireless Network AdministratorMobility EssentialsCBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service)Ethernet Transport EssentialsRF System TheoryLTE 4th Generation, Alcatel-LucentLTE Optimization, Alcatel-Lucent.VoLTE Optimization, Alcatel-Lucent.RA4100-07A-LTE_V1.0 NOKIA (NSN)LTE Solution E2E Overview, course code TM9002-01A NOKIA( NSN).LTE Optimization Outdoor Small Cell Training, Alcatel-Lucent.LTE Optimization Outdoor Small Cell Training, Alcatel-Lucent.Planet software, Mobile System International (MSI).Introduction to CDMA, TEC Cellular.Introduction to CDMA, Nortel.Advanced CDMA, Nortel.Optimization CDMA, Nortel.3rd Generation Wireless PCS Systems, Wireless Facilities Inc (WFI).MapInfo, Geographic Information Systems, and Mapping Technology.Professional Experience:December 2022 August 2023:Sublime, Inc.Senior RF EngineerDish Atlanta market 5G Stand Alone (SA) TechnologyResponsible for completing FOA Project managing and getting all the test procedures from Samsung and Dish and processing those test procedures. Those results were shared with Samsung and Dish.Following the FOA project, I joined Atlanta Dish Market for ATP Processing evaluating for acceptance and troubleshooting Cisco router(CSR) connectivity RRU, DU, CU, and helping some of the RF Engineers with initial cluster optimization.KPI Monitoring Health check including alarms & site statusEquipment used: Planet, XCAL, XCAP, USM, AWS, Google software, Mavenir, ETC.June 2022 December 2022:Diversant, Inc.Senior RF EngineerVerizon Southeast marketResponsible for complete Design, and Modifications 4G/5G Macro, and small cells.Filling FCC and FAA regulatorsAssigning PCI and RSI for the new Macro, and small cells and resolving PCI confusion, PIM mitigation techniques, and Database management.Equipment used__ Atoll, Google Earth/kml import, MapInfo, Fuze, RoofMaster, ETC.February 2020 June 2022Hargray Communication Group, IncSenior RF EngineerEricsson LTE_ CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) TechnologyResponsible for the complete Design and Optimization CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) Band 48.Analyzing LTE_ CBRS drive test data (Speed test) and make recommendations.KPI Monitoring Health check including alarms & reserved statusAudits, parameter implementation, plan creationSINR Optimization and RecommendationsWeak coverage area recommending new Macro site.Conduct predictive site surveys to plan DAS coverage and capacity requirements. Perform passive and active site surveys to validate network performance and Optimize RF parameters and configurations to minimize interference and maximize coverage and capacity. Deploy wireless LAN infrastructures, including access point placementEquipment used__ Ericsson OSS, ENM/AMOS, EPP (Ericsson Performance Portal TOOL), BeCentral Portal, Atoll, WindCatcher, xynergy, Nemo handy Probes, site database, Neighbor List Tool, MapInfo, Ekahau, ETCJune 2019 February 2020Brighton Solution, IncSenior RF EngineerEricsson LTE & VoLTE Technology Southern Linc (AL, MS, GA) MarketsResponsible for complete LTE and VoLTE-Performance-Optimization FDDAnalyzing LTE & VoLTE cluster drive test data and make recommendations.KPI Monitoring Health check including alarms & reserved statusAudits, parameter implementation, plan creationTraffic balancing between the carriersSINR Optimization and RecommendationsSite integrationTraining junior engineersWeak coverage area recommending Macro site or Small cell.Equipment used__ Ericsson OSS, ENM/AMOS, EPP (Ericsson Performance Portal TOOL), WindCatcher, xynergy, Nemo handy Probes, site data base, Neighbor List Tool, MapInfo, ETCApril 2018 January 2019Telnet, IncSenior RF EngineerALcatel- Lucent/NOKIA LTE & VoLTE Technology Sprint (New York _New Jersey) MarketsResponsible for complete LTE and VoLTE-Performance-Optimization (FDD, TDD, Nokia_ Mini_Macro, and Macro sites).Analyzing LTE & VoLTE cluster drive test data and make recommendations.KPI Monitoring Health check including alarms & reserved statusAudits, parameter implementation, plan creationTraffic balancing between the carriersSINR Optimization and RecommendationsSite integrationWeak coverage area recommending Macro site or Small cell.Equipment used__ Edat, SAM, NPO, LLDM, and Nokia, ALcatel- Lucent site data base, Neighbor List Tool, PCMD, NetAct, XCAP, True Call, IRIS Session Analyzer, PRTS, ATOLL, MapInfo, ETC.March 2014 August 2016Alcatel_Lucent/ NOKIASenior RF EngineerALcatel- Lucent LTE & VoLTE Technology AT&T Markets (Las Vegas, Detroit, Northern Michigan, Outside Michigan, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, Iowa, Wyoming, Baltimore, Washington DC market, Seattle, Washington)Responsible for Post Launch KPIs Monitoring LTE and VoLTE and make Recommendations.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Performed shakedownPerform data fill or (RFDS) RF Data sheet.Traffic balancing between the carriersIRAT RecommendationsSite integrationEquipment used__ Edat, SAM, NPO, LLDM, and ALcatel- Lucent site data base, Neighbor List Tool, PCMD. ATOLL, MapInfo, ETCBerean International Group Inc.ALcatel- Lucent LTE(4G) Technology (Cricket and AT&T Markets)(Tucson, Arizona, Las Vegas, Detroit, Northern Michigan, Outside Michigan, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, Iowa, Wyoming, Baltimore, Washington DC market, Seattle, Washington)May 2011 March 2014Senior RF EngineerResponsible for complete LTE and UMTS system optimization.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Performed shakedown.Perform data fill or (RFDS) RF Data sheet.Traffic balancing between the carriersIRAT recommendationsSite integrationEquipment used__ Edat, SAM, NPO, LLDM, and ALcatel- Lucent site data base, DAS, Neighbor List Tool. MapInfo, ETCNOKIA Siemens GSM_ AT&T markets ( Atlanta GA)March 2011 May 2011Senior RF EngineerResponsible GSM system optimization.Processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Equipment used__ Actix, NOKIA Semens site data base, Neighbor List Tool. MapInfo,.ETCTelnet, IncEricsson UMTS AT&T markets (Plano, TEXAS)November 2010 February 2011Senior RF EngineerResponsible for complete UMTS system optimization.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Equipment used__ Actix, Ericsson site data base, Neighbor List Tool..ETCTelnet, IncSeptember 2009 September 2010Senior RF EngineerVerizon Wireless and ALLTEL Network Integration Gulf Coast Area (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and West Florida).Nortel and Lucent Tech Inc- EV-DO-RevA and CDMA 1xRTT TechnologyResponsible for complete EV-DO and 1xRTT system optimization.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Perform data fill.Training local RF engineersPerform neighbor list, shakedown, site integration and PN offset planning.Conduct Final AcceptanceEquipment used Geoplan Verizon design software, MapInfo, Datapro, RTT (Real Time Tool). Neighbor List Tool, Zite, NetZero, ECP, CACP, and for post-processing software Actix and WindcachterTeksystemMarch 2009 July 2009Senior RF EngineerEricsson GSM and UMTS Technology (AT&T Project, Atlanta, GA Market).Rehome of 2G and 3G.Prepared drive test route including Post processing drive test data.Performed shakedown.Testing between RNCs handoff.LCC International INCJanuary 2008 August 2008Principal EngineerNortel - CDMA_1XRTT Technology (Verizon Wireless Minneapolis, Minnesota Market)Responsible for all RCC (Rural Cellular Corporation) design.Issued search rings and Analyzing and approved candidates.Creating Site Modification Request (SMR).Performed Zoning.Creating Site Acquisition Request Form (SARF).Creating Site Data Form (SDF)RFDS(RF data sheet).Equipment used Geoplan Verizon design software, MapInfo, Datapro, and post-processing software Actix, MapInfo, ETC,LCC International INCNovember 2007 December 2007Principal EngineerNortel - CDMA_1XRTT Technology (Verizon Wireless South California Market)Responsible for Customer Trouble ticket south Los Angeles, and San Diego area.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)June 2007 October 2007Principal EngineerLucent Tech Inc- EV-DO-RevA Technology (Verizon Wireless Upstate, New York Market)Responsible for complete EV-DO system optimization.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Analyzing EV-DO data and perform data fill.Perform neighbor list, shakedown, site integration and PN offset planning.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Datapro, and for post-processing software Actix and Windcachter, MapInfo, ETC.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)April 2007 June 2007Lead EngineerLucent Tech Inc- New Releases (Sprint PCS__Mclean, VA Market)Responsible for validating the functionality of the new Releases.Perform to determine its impact on the network performance.monitoring daily network status using Prospect web pagePrepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform shakedown.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Prospect, and Windcachter post-processing software.January 2007 February 2007Lead EngineerWFI (wireless facilities, Inc)Lucent Tech Inc- EV-DO Technology (Sprint PCSDetroit, MI Market)Responsible for complete EV-DO system optimization Phase1 & Phase2.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Analyzing EV-DO data and perform data fill.Training junior RF engineersPerform neighbor list, shakedown, site integration and PN offset planning.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Invex3G, and Windcachter post-processing software, MapInfo, ETC.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)September 2006 January 2007Lead EngineerLucent Tech Inc- EV-DO Technology (Verizon WirelessIndiana and Kentucky Market)Responsible for complete EV-DO system optimization.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Analyzing EV-DO data and perform data fill.Training local RF engineersPerform neighbor list, shakedown, site integration and PN offset planning.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Datapro, and ActixWFI (wireless facilities, Inc)June 2006 September 2006Lead EngineerLucent Tech Inc- EV-DO Technology (Verizon Wireless Upstate, New York Market)Responsible for complete EV-DO system optimization.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Analyzing EV-DO data and perform data fill.Training local RF engineersPerform neighbor list, shakedown, site integration and PN offset planning.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Datapro, and Actix, RTT, MapInfo, ETC.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)January 2006 May 2006Lead EngineerLucent Tech Inc- EV-DO Technology (Sprint PCSMilwaukee, WI Market)Responsible for complete EV-DO system optimization of 143 sites (Phase1).Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Analyzing EV-DO data and perform data fill.Training local RF engineersPerform neighbor list, shakedown, site integration and PN offset planning.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Invex3G, and WindCatcher post-processing software, MapInfo, ETC.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)September 2005 November 2005Lead EngineerLucent Tech Inc- EV-DO Technology (Sprint PCS Philadelphia, PA Market)Responsible for complete EV-DO system database update.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Analyzing EV-DO data and perform data fill.Training local RF engineersPerform site integration.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Invex3G, and Windcachter post-processing software.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)May 2005 June 2005Lead EngineerLucent Tech Inc- EV-DO Technology (Verizon Wireless Upstate, New York Market)Responsible for complete EV-DO system optimization of 47 sites.Prepare drive test route including post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and make recommendations.Perform coverage Analyzing.Analyzing EV-DO data and perform data fill.Training local RF engineersPerform neighbor list, shakedown, site integration and PN offset planning.Conduct Final Acceptance Test.Use Datapro, and ActixWFI (wireless facilities, Inc)June 2004 March 2005Project ManagerNortel CDMA_1XRTT Technology (Movicel Telecommunication LTD Luanda, Angola Market).Responsible for Complete CDMA_1XRTT system Design and optimization of 70 sites.Prepared drive test route including Post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and made recommendations.Performed coverage, and capacity analyzing.Performed Data fill.Analyzing inter-system soft hand offAnalyzing hard hand off between Carriers.Preformed Neighbor list.Performed shakedown.Performed site integration.Performed Conditional and final acceptance test procedure (ATP)Tuned propagation modelPerformed PN offset planning.Performed Final Acceptance Test.Used IPlanner, MapInfo, RF Optimizer, RFO - CDF Editor, CDMA Access Configuration and Provisioning (CACP), and, Invex3G.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)March 2004 April 2004Senior RF EngineerNortel CDMA Technology (Verizon Wireless Project Atlanta, GA Market)Rehome of AMPS and CDMA Base Stations from MTX01 TO MTX02.Phase1, Phase2, and Phase3 Beta CUT.Prepared drive test route including Post processing drive test data.Performed shakedown.Analyzing cluster drive test data and made recommendations.Analyzing inter-system soft hand off.Used Planet, MapInfo, RF Optimizer, RFO - CDF Editor, and DATAPRO (MDM) Mobile Diagnostic Monitor.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)November 2003 March 2004Senior RF EngineerAWS Project (Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, and Atlanta, GA Markets)GSM System designResponsible for Complete GMS System design.Issued search rings and Analyzing and approved candidates.Performed FAA and AM studies, and worked with link budget.Performed site selection and site integration.Tuned propagation model.RFDS(RF data sheet).Used Planet Software, MapInfo, Access databases, TOPO USA, and many other design tools.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)September 2003 October 2003Senior RF EngineerNortel GSM/GPRS Technology Project (Highland Market) Beckley and Morgantown, West VirginiaGSM System Optimization Beckley and Morgantown, West VirginiaResponsible for processing collected data, drive test, shakedown, and troubleshoot.Used Nortel design software, and TEMS.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)May 2003 July 2003Senior RF EngineerEricsson GSM/GPRS Technology Project (Cingular Market), Atlanta, Georgia GSM System OptimizationResponsible for processing collected data, drive test, shakedown, and troubleshoot.Used Ericsson design software, and TEMS.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)October 2002 March 2003Senior RF EngineerE911 Project (Verizon Market), South Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia and North CarolinaResponsible for performing field tests to determine the signal multipath patterns.Site Survey.Site Calibration.Accuracy test.Functionality test.Updating Calibration tablesFixing and verifying accuracy.Post processing and analyzing data.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)October 2001 - October 2002Senior RF EngineerNortel CDMA Technology Project (Verizon Market), Atlanta, GeorgiaCompleted CDMA system optimization of 670 sites.Prepared drive test route including Post processing drive test data.Analyzing cluster drive test data and made recommendations.Performed coverage, and capacity analyzing.Performed Data fill.Analyzing inter-system soft hand off between BSC01, BSC05, BCS09, BCS13, and BCS17.Analyzing hard hand off between Nortel and Motorola systems.Preformed Neighbor list.Performed shakedown.Performed site integration.Performed PN offset planning.Used Planet, MapInfo, RF Optimizer, RFO - CDF Editor, and DATAPRO (MDM) Mobile Diagnostic Monitor.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)October 2000 - October 2001Senior RF EngineerMotorola CDMA Technology Project, Atlanta, GeorgiaWorked with Verizon Market in South Bend and Evansville, Indiana, and Peoria, Illinois.Designed analog system into CDMA system.Performed Net Plan CDMA simulations.Performed Data fill.Set CDMA site parameters.Generated traffic map.Tuned propagation modelGenerated speed distribution map.Calculated link budget.Performed Neighbor list.Performed PN offset planning.Performed coverage, and capacity analyzing.Equipment used includes NETPLAN and many other design tools.WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)April 2000 - September 2000Senior RF EngineerSprint PCS CDMA Technology Project, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OklahomaResponsible for designing capacity, and quality sites (Phase 3, and Phase 4).Performed site selection.Performed site integration.Performed Data fill or RFDS(RF data sheet).Performed System Optimization.Prepared drive test route including Post processing drive test data.Analyzing drive-test data and made recommendations.Tuned propagation model.Performed Zoning.Performed coverage, and capacity analyzing.Performed hard hand off between Oklahoma MTA, and Southwest PCS.Performed hard hand off between Tulsa MTA, and Southwest PCS.Performed hard hand off between Oklahoma MTA, and Tulsa MTA.Performed inter-system soft handoff.Conducted antenna sweep test and shakedown.Performed Neighbor list.Performed PN offset planning.Conducted cluster drive test.Used Planet. MapInfo, HP & RF Optimizer, Grayson, and Qualcomm Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM).WFI (wireless facilities, Inc)October 1999 - March 2000Nextel, iDEN Technology Project, Atlanta, GeorgiaSenior RF EngineerResponsible for design of 22 capacity and 34 quality sites.Issued search rings and Analyzing and approved candidates.Performed FAA and AM studies, and worked with link budget.Performed site selection and site integration.Used Anet, Wizard, Qwizard, MapInfo, Access databases, TOPO USA, and many other design toolsPowertel, Inc, Turnkey GSM System Design, Nashville, TennesseeFebruary 1999 - October 1999Wireless Communication Consultants (WCC)Responsible for Phase 2 design and optimization of Basic Trading Area (BTA).Performed site selection.Issued search rings and Analyzing and approved candidates.Performed site integration.Performed Neighbor list.Performed Zoning.Prepared drive test route including data processing.Analyzing drive-test data and made recommendations.Tuned propagation model.Used Ericsson design software, TEMS.Sprint PCS, Tampa, FloridaJune 1997 - February 1999CDMA System Design and Optimization, Tampa, FloridaDesigned and optimized 70 of 183 sites for Tampa, Florida Basic Trading Area (BTA).Performed site Selection.Issued search rings and Analyzing and approved candidates.Performed Zoning.Prepared drive test route including Post processing drive test data.Performed Data fill or RFDS(RF data sheet).Analyzing drive-test data and made recommendations.Tuned propagation model.Performed coverage, and capacity analyzing.Reviewed inter-system soft hand off between BSC1 and BSC2.Reviewed hard hand off between Tampa and Miami MTAs.Audited site construction.Performed antenna sweep test.Performed Shakedown.Performed Neighbor list.Performed PN offset planning.Conducted cluster drive test.Performed site integration.Used Planet, MapInfo, HP, & RF Optimizer, Grayson, and HPMobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM).Communication Consulting Services, Inc. (CCS)January 1997 - June 1997Nortel, Sprint PCS 1900 CDMA System Optimization, Oklahoma and KansasOptimization of Sprint PCS 1900 CDMA system in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita, and Kansas City.Responsible for processing collected data, drive testing and troubleshooting.Used Planet, MapInfo, RF Optimizer, and Grayson Mobile Diagnostic Monitor (MDM).Turnkey Wireless Solutions, Inc.November 1995 - August 1996Nortel, Sprint PCs 1900 CDMA system design in ST Louis, MO and Minneapolis/St Paul, MNInitial system design of sprint PCs 1900 CDMA system in ST Louis, MO and Minneapolis/St Paul, MNResponsible for site auditing and inspection.Classified morphology.Prepared drive test route.Analyzing drive-test data and made recommendationsTuned propagation model.Performed coverage, capacity, and hand-off analyzing.Used Planet, MapInfo, RF Optimizer, and Grayson (Mobile Diagnostic Monitor) MDM. |
