Naveed Iftikhar

Experience

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  Celeros Networks Private Ltd

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Team Lead

  I was worked as Team Lead with Celeros Networks on Telenor Pakistan O&M Project• Operated and maintained various BSS entities, including BTS and BSC, for both NSN and ZTE.• Commissioned BTS Cabinets for NSN and ZTE.• Coordination with customers about alarms and troubleshooting during Corrective Maintenance.• Provided customers with compiled documentation or site preventive maintenance (PM) reports.• Supervised the installation of Microwave/Antenna, adhering to Link Budget specifications and commissioning Indoor/Outdoor Units.• Managed all BSS-related activities.• Ensured effective preventive and corrective maintenance of complete site. Show less

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  NETKOM

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2015

  Radio Frequency Engineer

  Part Time Consultant (ZTE Jazz (2G/3G) Swap Project)• Perform Drive Testing, including Call Testing (CS) and Data Testing (PS), as well as Pre-Swap and Post-Swap tests using DT tools.• Perform Site Verification through TRX tests, Intra/Inter-Site Handovers, and identifying issues like RxLev/RxQual Problems, Co-channel interference, Interference, Overshoots, Call Drops, Blocked Calls, HO Failures, and Missing Neighbors.• Execute Single Site Verification (SSV) to ensure all sector functionalities and coverage tests are completed, and to identify and remove sector swaps.• Conduct Site Audits to verify parameters such as Azimuth, antenna heights, and types, along with Electrical/Mechanical Tilts.Huawei Ufone NPM Project• Perform Single Site Verification (SSV) to ensure all sector functionalities and coverage tests are completed, and to identify and remove sector swaps and post-process drive test and walk test log files using DT tools.• Conduct Drive Tests for pre-launch site optimization using DT tools.• Address Handover issues, Rx Quality problems, overshooting, and overlapping in network.• Manage and resolve customer complaints, corporate and individual.• Execute regular drive tests, including frequency scans in both idle and dedicated modes using TEMS Investigation.• Prepare Site Audit reports covering site configuration, antenna height, azimuth, and tilts. Show less

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  LCC - A Tech Mahindra Company

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Radio Frequency Engineer (ZTE - Jazz Swap Project)

  I was working as RF Engineer with LCC Pakistan on ZTE-Jazz Swap Project.• Performed Drive Testing (Call Testing (CS) and Data Testing (PS)), Pre-Swap (Cluster), and Post Swap (Cluster) Drive Tests using TEMS Investigation.• Conducted drive tests and post-processed logfiles using TEMS Investigation and MapInfo Professional.• Conducted site verification: TRX Test, Intra/Inter Site Handovers, identification of RxLev/RxQual problems on downlink, co-channel interference, and issues like interference, overshoots, call drops, block calls, HO failures, and missing neighbors.• Performed Single Site Verification (SSV) to check sector functionality, coverage, and swap (sector and partial).• Identified and removed sector swaps (complete and partial).• Conducted site audits to verify azimuth, heights, antenna types, and electrical/mechanical tilts as planned. Show less

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  Exceleron Communications LLC

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  RF Engineer/Post Processor (Rollout Project)

  I was working as RF Engineer with Exceleron Communication on Rollout & Swap Project.• Performed Drive Testing (Call Testing (CS) and Data Testing (PS)), Pre-Swap (Cluster), and Post Swap (Cluster) Drive Test using DT Tools.• Conducted site verification: TRX Test, Intra/Inter Site Handovers, identification of RxLev/Rx Qual problems on downlink, co-channel interference, and issues like interference, overshoots, call drops, block calls, HO failures, and missing neighbors.• Conducted Single Site Verification (SSV) to check sector functionality and identify/removal of sector swaps (complete and partial).• Analyzed and post-processed logfiles for recommendations, reporting, and optimization for network coverage improvement.• Possessed strong skills in field optimization/audit to improve Ec/No, RSCP, SINR, RSRP, and RSRQ.• Identified faults and issues during drive tests, including sector swaps, BCCH clashes (adjacent and co-channel interference), handover failures, call drops, poor quality, Rx level patches, missing neighbors, and overshoots. Show less

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  LCC - A Tech Mahindra Company Mobilink Outsource

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  Radio Frequency Engineer/Post Processor

  I was working as RF Engineer with LCC Pakistan on Jazz Customer Complaint Project.• Analyzed drive test logfiles to detect problems and recommend changes for resolution.• Analyzed and post-processed logfiles for recommendations, reporting, and optimization for network coverage improvement.• Effectively handled customer complaints and provided immediate issue rectification.• Attended joint visits with the Sales team to resolve network high profile/Cooperate complaints.• Conducted joint visits with the team to resolve network issues, particularly in remote/rural areas.• Performed site audits to verify field sites, ensuring azimuth, heights, antenna types, and electrical/mechanical tilts are as planned.• Possess strong skills in field optimization/audit to improve Ec/No, RSCP, SINR, RSRP, and RSRQ.• Collaborated with Sales, Site Acquisition, and RF Planning teams for designing IBS to improve network coverage and quality. Show less

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  ZTE Corporation

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  Radio Frequency Engineer/ Post Processor ( ZTE - Jazz NPM Project)

  I was working as Drive Test Engineer with Exceleron Communications on ZTE-Jazz NPM Project.• Analyzed drive test results and fine-tuned antenna tilt, azimuth, and frequency to meet coverage and quality requirements.• Compiled benchmarking and city-level reports; analyzed drive test logs to identify areas with degraded coverage, quality, and throughput, recommending necessary changes.• Benchmarked the effect of physical changes on drive test parameters for GSM/UMTS/LTE in the NPM region.• Executed physical optimization activities in the NPM region, including adjustments to tilts (electrical and mechanical) and antenna directions.• Performed city-level benchmarking and cluster drive testing monthly using NEMO Outdoor/Invex and TEMS on LTE, UMTS, and GSM systems to check network quality.• Analyzed logfiles to identify issues related to 2G/3G/4G sites, such as sector swaps, handover failures, call drops, call blocks, poor quality, interference, missing neighbors, and overshoots.• Improved QoS issues and conducted network audits; executed RF technical design proposals for In-Building Solutions (IBS). Show less

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  LCC - A Tech Mahindra Company

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2019

  RF Engineer / Coordinator (Ericsson - Jazz NPM Project)

  I was working as RF Engineer/Project Controller with LCC Pakistan on Ericsson-Jazz NPM Project.• Developed strong communication with customers for smooth workflow and addressed their queries regarding daily work plans and technical solutions.• Monitored Report Writers & DT Engineers to carry out network optimization activities, maintaining 2G/3G/4G network performance as per defined targets.• Extracted 2G/3G/4G RF exports using RF Tools and generated KPIs reports with Net Numen support.• Conducted post-processing and reporting of various Drive Tests using tools such as NEMO Analyzer, MapInfo, and TEMS Discovery.• Enhanced network optimization and performance by identifying areas for redesign, conducting DT for data collection, and recommending adjustments in antenna tilt, height, and azimuth.• Planned Indoor Building Solutions (Micro, DAS, Nano BTS, Repeater) for commercial, residential, office, and shopping mall environments.• Performed joint visits with different departments (Sales, Site Acquisition, RF Planning) for designing IBS to improve network coverage and quality.• Participated in joint visits with the FAB team for spectrum analyzer activities to identify interference devices (e.g., jammers and illegal antennas).• Attended joint visits with the PTA team to check and improve network coverage issues through optimization. Show less

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  Universal Service Fund - Pakistan

  Jun 2019 - now

  Specialist Implementation

  I have successfully closed 18 Next-Gen High Speed Mobile Broadband Projects and 03 OFC Projects, and Currently Supervising/Managing of the Implementation of 13 Next-Gen Mobile Broadband projects.Responsibilities includes bi-weekly meetings with stakeholders i.e., Service Providers, and reporting to Senior USF management, to ensure smooth project execution.End-to-End (E2E) project management includes not limited to preparation of bidding documents for hiring of Technical Auditors (TAs), engaging TA for field audits for monitoring and tracking of project progress and ensuring timely delivery of Milestones.Day-to-Day operations includes verification of prerequisite data submitted by different operators comprising Concrete/Soil/Steel test reports, DT Reports/Logfiles, Detailed Engineering Design, BOQ/Lien Letter, OTDR Testing results, ROWs/NOC and Civil Work Inspection etc.Project responsibilities also embraces validation of geographical information i.e., MIF survey reports, before TSS/Site Acquisition activity and project implementation process for seamless project coordination/execution.Maintaining project tracker before and after millstone audit and database of assigned projects for future records.Use of drive test tools, analysis of collected data, interpretation, and presentation of results analysis.Having good technical report writing and presentation skills with an experience of presenting before management.Developed and implemented standardized processes i.e. SOP/checklist for the auditor, for Project Implementation Milestone validation, Pre and Post Audit Data Verification, and initiation of Payment process.Experienced intensive field traveling for Technical Audits, verification of BOQ, compilation ofreports and survey of different USF BSD/NGBSD/OFC projects and processing the drive test logfiles for coverage analysis/recommendation for coverage enhancement. Show less