Rodel Gumawa

Experience

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  DMPI Sun Cellular Galleria Corp. Center, EDSA Quezon City

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  Radio Frequency Engineer II

  http://www.suncellular.com.ph; Network Quality Mngt Div./Radio Network Optimization)Radio Network Optimization – responsible for ensuring that the BSS Key Performance Indicator is within the defined threshold criteria by optimizing and adjusting radio network parameters designed to improve the network’s quality of service.Presently working as an RF Optimization Engineer of Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. (SunCellular) for its Alcatel, Huawei and Ericsson GSM/GPRS 1800 Band Project.Conducts drive test and coverage verification using TEMS Investigation, NEMO, Agilent/Nitro to verify quality of service, call set up and call handling capability of DMPI network which serves as a basis for optimizing poor coverage and quality by post processing the log files using Actix Analyzer Post Processing, NEMO Tool and MapInfo Professional.Study and evaluate of congested sites/cells for upgrade.Responsible for Network Performance Report for Management Presentation.Conducts walk test using mobile for in-buildings, malls, hotels and other recreational places to verify Sun’s coverage as perceived by the subscribers.Prepares weekly Performance Report for Alcatel and Huawei, which serves as reference to monitor our weekly status for call drop, call success and handover rate.Analyze and trend data based on KPI (Key Performance Indicator) to determine the possible cause of the poor performance of a cell and recommend possible solution to the problem using Alcatel RNO A956 Optimization Tool and IM2000.Conduct Site Audit by performing actual site inspection to ensure accuracy of site database of RNO tool and site familiarization.Responsible for the evaluation of repeaters, cell on wheels, drive test tools and post processing tools to be used for SunCellular’s Project.Analyzed customer complaints and formulate standard operating procedures for customer related issue. Show less

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  NESIC Phils. Inc.

  Jul 2007 - Oct 2008

  RF/Project Engineer

  August 01, 2008 – October 26, 2008 RF Engr. for the Globe-Nokia Drivetest and Site Audit with RFI Services. Conduct Frequency Scanning for suspected interfered sites of Globe Telecoms. Prepares and do reports to be submitted to Globe Telecoms. Coordinates meeting and weekly report to Globe Telecoms. Report to his immediate superior and Globe representative in seeking approval of any change, deviation or problem encounter prior to actual execution of Drivetest and Site Audit with RFI services.July 09, 2007 – July 31, 2008 RF Engr. for GLOBE BENCHMARKING PROJECT. Conduct mobile network drive testing for Globe Signal Optimization related work but not limited to BTS site audit including antenna panning and tilting and map info plans for drive test routes. Lead and conduct site coordination such as site work permit, site access pass and other administrative work concerning the project. Generate and submit to Project Mngr. the gathered log file that shall be used as requirement for project invoicing. Report to his immediate superior and Globe representative in seeking approval of any change, deviation or problem encounter prior to actual execution of benchmarking drive test.May 19-28, 2008 Project Engr. for SMART-Ericsson Site Survey for HSPA 850. Conducts and supervise the survey for existing site. Performs site survey for existing sites. Includes site dimension, cabin dimension and its equipment and details of the tower. Proposes new location for the equipment, antenna location and the cable layout for the proposed HSPA 850. Transfers the acquired data in a report form (TSSR) and submit to Ericsson.Nov. 2007 and May 2008 Project Engr. for DMPI-Ericsson RFI and Site Survey for North and South Luzon. Perform Radio Frequency Investigation for the proposed link to the upcoming sites and existing. Conducts site survey of existing sites. Includes site dimension, cabin dimension and its equipment and details of the tower. Show less

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  Wireless Technology Solutions Inc

  Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Senior RF Engineer

   Sr. RF Engr. for Sun Cellular-Huawei IBS. Handles the installation of antennas (DAS) from survey to installation and mobilization down to acceptance of the site. Conducts walk test and submit reports to DMPI. Prepares log files and reports for propose solution after optimizing the site. Report to his immediate superior and Sun representative in seeking approval of any change, deviation or problem encounter prior to actual execution of walk test. Handles documentations and permitting for the acquired sites prior the implementation and mobilization of the installation. Project Engr. – For Digitel One project,  Attends meeting prior to the start of the mobilization. Conducts survey for the proposed installation for Fiber Optic Cable (FOC). Coordinates with the people concerned in the installation, from the client down to the building administration and the tenant of the building. Supervise the installation of FOC. Performs test like power meter test, ODTR test and physical test once installation was done. Show less

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  Cambodia Huawei Sotelco GSM

  May 2009 - Jul 2009

  Drivetest/RF Engineer

   Drivetest/RF Engr. for BeeLine Telecoms. Conducts drivetest for the new sites of the client. Prepares log files and reports (SSV reports) for propose solution after optimizing the site. These include Cluster drivetest and Single Site Verification (SSV). Reports to his immediate superior and Huawei representative in seeking approval of any change, deviation or problem encounter prior to actual execution of drivetest. Continuous coordination with the vendor for the improvement of KPI of the network. Analyzed customer complaints and formulate standard operating procedures for customer related issue. Show less

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  SNS Oman LLC

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Drivetest/RF Engineer

   Conducts drivetest for the newly sites. Performs site survey, supervise change of external orientation and testing of signal coverage. Prepares log files and reports (SSV reports) for propose solution after optimizing the site. These include Cluster drivetest and Single Site Verification (SSV). Reports to his immediate superior and Huawei representative in seeking approval of any change, deviation or problem encounter prior to actual execution of drivetest. Analyzed customer complaints and formulate standard operating procedures for customer related issue. Show less

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  Elabram System Thailand

  May 2010 - May 2016

  May 05, 2014 – May 31, 2016 Elabram Systems ThailandMarch 01 – May 31, 2016 DTAC – Huawei PAC (U850/VoLTE) Bangkok, ThailandTeam Lead/RF Engineer–  Prepares Pre Acceptance Report for U850 and VoLTE. Recommends needed adjustment for active KPIs which failed during the pre dt. Directly coordinates with the client (DTAC) for any concerns regarding the acceptance.December 02, 2014 – February 28, 2016 TrueMove – ZTE Swap Project (U2100/LTE) HatYai, Songkhla, ThailandTeam Lead/RF Engineer– Make comparison report and assess the condition of the sites before and after swapped. After Pre DT, single site verification will be provided after swapped from Ericsson to ZTE. Optimize problematic areas (PA) in the clusters after the swapped. Discussed with the operator to close the PA’s until it is accepted and closed.July 1 – December 01, 2014 AIS – ZTE BATCHES (Post Cluster Acceptance) / New Lot Site Acceptance Nakhon Pathom, ThailandRF Engineer/Cluster Owner –  Monitor KPI OSS of the assigned clusters. Assess and recommend suggestions to improve WCL. Post process acquired logfiles for the clusters. Identify Problematic Areas (PA) once logs were post process. Optimize the problematic areas in the clusters. Discussed with the operator to close the PA’s until it is accepted and closed. Also attends to customer complaints and other activities and coordination with the drivetest team. May 05 – June 30, 2014 TrueMove – ZTE Post Launch Project HatYai, Songkhla, ThailandRF Engineer/Cluster Owner –  Monitor the KPI OSS of the assigned clusters. Assess and recommend suggestions to improve WCL. Post process acquired logfiles for the clusters. Identify and optimize problematic areas (PA) in the clusters. Discussed with the operator to close the PA’s until it is accepted and closed. Also attends to customer complaints and other activities and coordination with the drivetest team. Show less Sr. RF Engr. – Perform radio network optimization task of 2G, 3G, WiMAX and LTE network. Perform coordination works with a group of drive test teams in a certain region. Perform drive test data post processing, analysis and radio troubleshooting. Assisting the RF Project Managers in producing performance reports through network performance statistics and drive test results. Able to operate RNO tools including drive test tools, post processing tools, vendor related statistical data collection and performance analysis tools, OSS, etc. Identifying radio related issues on network performance based on drive test and network performance reports. To be involved in multiple projects and deliverables set must be achieved.August 08, 2013 – January 30, 2014 Over all Team Leader of Globe-Nemesis Cluster Optimization 2G/3G under Huawei Project, which under my responsibilities are: Handling clusters which need to be passed both for Active and Passive part (2G). Monitoring of OSS KPI (2G) per cluster once all sites are up/on aired. Generate reports for recommendation and final report for the acceptance. Check parameters between the planned and existing data. Over all coordination with the DT engineers up to the Operator’s engineers.March 04, 2013 – January 30, 2014 Handling Huawei - Globe LTE single site verification and performs the following task: Prepares drivetest route (Google earth and Map Info). Make sure that the mobilization is on time and meet the SLA. Generate SSV reports as per vendor and operator agreed upon. Create salesmap after SSV was done. Check parameters between the planned and existing data. Show less

  • RF Engineer

    May 2014 - May 2016

  • RF Engineer

    May 2010 - Nov 2014

  • Sr. RNO Engr

    May 2010 - Jan 2014