Rameez Sheikh

Experience

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  KSS Engineering (Pvt) Ltd - Huawei Subcon

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

  Bss Engineer

  • Worked with PTCL PECHS Exchange, NGN C-5 UA5000 Swapping with ZTE and Alcatle. Learned PSTN, ISDN (PRI, BRI), Telephone Networks, SS7 Signaling, SDH Cards, STM 1 Links, Networks including DSL, ADSL, HDSL internet connectivity, Core education of Transit Exchange. • Installation, commissioning of the UA5000 (BSC).IPM card, PVM, ADSL, A-32, A64, CSRB, SDLE, VDMB,TSS cards, Huawei L3 Switches.• Layout design for the installation of the MDF run the Triple Play on UA5000.• Migration of the working numbers from the running system to the new system.• Trouble shooting of the working numbers after the migration.• Microwave (RTN 600 SERIES), BTS (3012, 3012AE), Data Communication & Networks.• DBS 3900[CDMA (PTCL EVDO), GSM (UFONE)].• Microwave Hardware Installation, Commissioning, Alignment and Supervision for PTCL &Ufone.• Fault identification & rectification of Huawei Link (IDU & ODU) to meet SLA.• Integrate new BTS, MW link or any other network element in the region. Show less

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  Wateen Telecom

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  Trainee RAN Engineer-L2

  • Closely monitoring the status of Microwave link, Router, Switches, Power equipment and BCU Installed at all Wireless Base station and Fiber Nodes through NMS:- Motorola Equipment management System and Motorola Access Point Local Management Terminal. • Verifying the alarms appearing from NOC and their physical patching at AP sites.• Follow up daily/regular Operation and Maintenance tasks and schedule preventive maintenance tasks when needed.• Break down Maintenance like tracking of Alarms for site outages and link failures.• System Integration, Commissioning and troubleshooting of all Radio Access Network Equipment, Rectification of Faults of all RAN/Microwave elements, hands on Experience on NEC (Pasolink), NEC (iPasolink) &Segam MW and ME3400 switch.• Installation and Troubleshooting Microwave Links, LOS Surveys.• To Perform RFI, ATP/PAT, PAR within the time range.• Network Swap Project, Swapping Segam Links with NEC Microwave Links.• Rollout updates daily basis.• Basic LAN/WAN connectivity and other as assign. Show less

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  Supernet Limited

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2017

  • Responsible for O3B Site survey for MEO Satellite with LOS survey report including O3B Arc clearance for Dual tracking systems.• Responsible for O3B site acquisition/site readiness as per O3B site plan, complete knowledge of O3B technical measurements for construction of base/civil work.• Complete installation of O3B installation & site integration with new customer.• Planning & Design, Link Budgeting, Deployment & Operations for SATCOM projects.• Responsible for new projects & operations activities of O3B, GSM Backhauling, Oil & Gas & Power Plants customers.• NOC operations (Front office/Back office) and customer relationship with O3B/Telecom operators/Oil & Gas customers.• On call support for 24/7for site integration, Commissioning, Testing, Operation and Maintenance of VSAT for GSM backhauling (Telenor, Warid, CMPAK, CMPAK USF, Mobilink), Power Plant, oil Rigs, international customers. GMSC.• Preventive Maintenance & technical audit for installed sites.• Managing Hub operations and assure maximum network performance according to SLA.• Training Hub and Remote resources to enhance their analysing and troubleshooting skills.• Making of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and significant Event Report (SER).Hand on Practical Experience:• VSAT Vendors:O3B, Idirect , Hughes Network, SCPC • Satellite Operators:O3B, Intelsat IS33e, Intelsat 904, Intelsat 902, YAHSAT 1B, PAKSAT 1R, ASIASAT4, NSS-12• Satellite Bands: C-band, Ku band, Ka band• Satellite Modems (IF & L-band):Comtech(CDM-570, 570L , 570 AL, 600, 625, 625A, QXL, CDM 760), Hughes (9260/9460/9600/9800) , Idirect (X1, X3, 3000 & 5000 series), Newtec• Satellite Antenna terminal:Both Circular & linear Feed including O3B Dual tracking antenna 1.8m, Patriot, Ruman, Suman, Spacestar, Suncom, Vertex, Prodelin (0.74 m to 9 m Antenna).• ODU equipment: RFT, BUC, LNA and LNB(Different companies) • Bandwidth Optimizer: Memotech (CXU-1240/CXU-1010/CXU-1220) , Sevis, Newtec Show less • Site Survey and planning.• Installation and commissioning of new VSAT sites including iDirect, Yahclick , SCPC link MCPC.• Installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of Wimax and PTP links.• Support of End-to-End Indoor/Outdoor VSAT equipment installation.• Media patching with E1 BTS nodes.• Troubleshooting and maintenance, including common and unusual problems, fade margin and side lobe checks, interference, and preventive maintenance.• Site PAT/On-Air & Handover to Operation Activity.• Following the HSE rules working on site. Show less

  • Senior Network Engineer (GSM Backhauling &O3B NOC Team Lead)

    Jul 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Network Engineer

    Oct 2012 - Jul 2014
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  SNL-Saudi Aramco

  Nov 2017 - now

  VSAT & Network Engineer

  • Responsible for Hugh Network operations and maintenance. • On Call support and Troubleshoot with Offshore and Onshore users remotely to restore the data & voice services, whatever (Stabilized antenna system by SeaTel/ Cobham or Auto deploy antenna or fixed antenna) with Hughes HX 200.• Network management system to monitor and control for all onshore/offshore/boats remote sites (412 site) and monitoring the active and backup Teleport using Monitoring tool system – Netcool, IBM Tivoli • Responsible for carrier monitoring system, management of satellite link performance, and transponder capacity for outbound and inbound carriers using spectrum analyser.• Using Hughes NMS/DNCC - control and management system to access all modems remotely for troubleshooting• Adding new remote site at the NMS. Transfer of SITGroup to other segment if needed.Using DNCC application to sending configuration parameters to the remote site, downloading software loads, and performing basic IDU control commands even if the site has no Return Link. Perform CW Test.• Responsible for Idirect Hub maintenance, up gradation, Frequency planning. • Installation, site survey troubleshooting and maintenance of VSAT equipment such as Sea Tel Cobham, AVL Auto track antenna (tracStar) system, modems, Switch (CISCO, HP, Juniper), Antenna controller unit.• Support End-to-End satellite link integration for data & voice services.• Perform system deployment and analysis of the implementation procedures of hardware and software• RF and network equipment testing for operations and new installation.• Responsible for preparing reports on satellite issues to the senior management team.• Handle the tasks of ensuring the maintenance and operation procedures of satellite channel meet the standard guidelines.• Creating daily logs and reports of incidents and field activities. Prepare field maintenance reports.• Resolve network issues and recommend resolutions to ensure better customer services Show less

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  SaudinetLink

  Jul 2020 - now

  Infrastructure Manager