Michael Ogbonnaya

Experience

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  AIRCOM-NSN on Etisalat Nigeria

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

  Radio Frequency Planning Optimization Engineer

  • Coordination of Drive test teams for cluster DT and SSV’s using TEMS Investigation tool.• Log file management, Post-processing, Detail Analysis and Reporting.• Optimization and daily monitoring of the worst performing cells through daily, weekly, hourly reports based on Network Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Major KPIs including Drop Call Rate, Call Setup Success Rate, HO Success Rate, HO Failure Rate, Call Setup Blocking, SDCCH Blocking, etc. to improve the network quality.• Identification of RF related issues such as coverage, quality, handover failure, drop call, missing neighbors, overshooting, interference, customer related issues etc. • Participate in In-building Solution project in with verified indoor coverage and quality of proposed solutions.• Checking of IOI on both GSM and DCS bands and then to find the source of IOI in field through Spectrum Analyzer (TEKTRONIX).• Frequency planning for cells which interfere in field, Traffic balancing of sites.• Experienced Tektronix Protocol Analyzer to copy traces from sites. Show less

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  Quantum Basics Consultant / Airtel Nigeria

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

  Network Planning & Optimization Engineer

  • Site verification Analysis. Verifying Installed Equipments and Working Conditions using Drive Test Data.• Cluster Drive Test Analysis. Scanned Data, Circuit Switched and Packet Switched. (Missing Neighbor, Congestion, Handover Failure issues, Hardware Failure, Dropped Call, Call setup Failure, etc.• RF Audit and Installation quality check• New Site Verification, Physical Optimization and Competitive Network Benchmarking.• Post Processing of Log Files using TEMS (Root Analysis), MAPINFO and Actix Software and Reporting. Show less

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  Quantum Basics Consultant / MOOV Telecoms

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

  Network Planning & Optimization Engineer

  • Site verification Analysis. Verifying Installed Equipment and Working Conditions using Drive Test Data.• Cluster Drive Test Analysis. Scanned Data, Circuit Switched and Packet Switched. (Missing Neighbor, Congestion, Handover Failure issues, Hardware Failure, Dropped Call, Call setup Failure, etc.• RF Audit and Installation quality check.• New Site Verification, Physical Optimization and Competitive Network Benchmarking.• Post Processing of Log Files using TEMS (Root Analysis), MAPINFO and Actix Software. Show less

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  Quantum Basics Consultant / Ericsson Nigeria

  Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

  RF Planning, Design & Performance Improvement Consultant

  • MTN WCDMA (UMTS) Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer Network Planning• Nominal Cell Planning based on Ericsson RF planning tool (TCPU) defining their related parameters: site coordinates, antenna type, antenna height, antenna tilt, antenna azimuth, CPICH power, cable loss, propagation model parameters.• Perform Site Surveys, Definition of RF parameters, Azimuth, Tilt, Power, Neighbor Planning• Validating the site configuration in the field during the technical site survey visit and preparing the Technical Site Survey report. • Analysing site performance after integration through drive test measurements and/or OSS measurements, detecting eventual problems and recommending changes to fixing those problems.• RF Planning and Optimisation of MTN 3G Dual Band network.• Analyzed and processed field data using TEMS, MapInfo and Actix Softwares. Show less

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  LAPLACE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  Senior Specialist Engineer/Project Manager

  • Huawei-MTN SSV for MTN Rural Telephony Project• Huawei-Airtel 2G SSV and Cluster Drive Test.• Huawei-Glo 3G SSV and Cluster Drive Test Optimization.• Huawei-EMTS SSV and Cluster Optimization.• Ericsson-Airtel DT Network Optimization • Ericsson-MTN DT Network Optimization

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  9Mobile Telecommunication/Etisalat

  Jan 2013 - now

  Radio Frequency Planning and Optimisation Engineer

  • LTE Trial in Etisalat Nigeria both in Huawei and Nokia Regions.• Assist with radio site planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat Nigeria guidelines• Assist in ensuring quality of network in assigned area and coordinate with all stakeholders from Implementation and O&M to achieve same• Proactive radio capacity planning and resource management• Attain agreed Optimization KPIs such as SDCCH, TCH & DCR levels lower than defined thresholds• Participate in special projects e.g. technical trials, temporary sites• Ensure accuracy in reporting and presentation of all technical plans• Deployment of leading-edge technology & solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat Nigeria• Work with Senior Engineer-RF Planning to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration• Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution• Perform sanity checks on antenna configuration• Ensure that the Methods and Procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented in consistency with Etisalat Nigeria recommendations• Keep up-to-date documentation of optimization-related actions; also maintain archives of all collected data• Huawei M2000 and Nokia Netact deep knowledge.• Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend network changes as applicable Show less