Experience

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  Nortel – rf planning and optimization

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Rf engineer intern

  Four weeks internship training at Nortel Karachi, where I worked in RF Planning & Optimization department in which I performed drive tests.Performing Edge drive test to evaluate its throughput.Processing raw stats to monitor various KPI’s.Analyzing log files generated using TEMS.

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  Ufone

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Rf optimization

  Monitor major KPIs such as DCR, CEFR, CSSR and HSR and diagnosing the problem.Cluster, BSC and Issue based Drive Testing using TEMS Investigation.Performed Corporate Surveys.Benchmarking using Qvoice.Analyzes the Drive Test on Actix analyzer.Using Spectrum analyzer to check external interference & identify jammers in the network.Identifying Co-channel and/or Adjacent Channel Interference using PIANO database.Neighbor audit using Neighbor View tool.Generating daily reports using Proptima and Word Report and M2000 (Huawei tool).Performed different testing like MAIO Testing, Mute Call Testing.Also performed electrical and mechanical tilting. Show less

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  Zong cmpak ltd

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

  Rf planning

  Performed around 50 Technical Site Surveys of rural and urban areas.Prepare RF specification new sites (antenna height, azimuth, tilt).Technical site survey/nominal hunting, candidate evaluation for macro sites.Neighbor audit and fine tuning.Issue based Drive test and resolution of high profile corporate complain.Evaluation of SSR and SAR for CMPak Ericsson Roll Out Project.Data Base updating for CMPak Ericsson Roll out project.Nominal verification.

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  Sysnet pakistan

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  System engineer

  Joined Sysnet Company as a System Engineer on 1st January 2010.Worked as Citrix Resident Engineer on behalf of Sysnet Pakistan and work includesproviding on-site technical support to Citrix users.Also had worked in RBS bank as a Network Resident Engineer on behalf of Sysnet Pakistanto provide network support and maintain networks equipment inventory.Worked in Nokia Mobile as a System support – RE on behalf of Sysnet Pakistan.Provides On-site network support to the clients, identifying and troubleshooting the issue.Deployment of Routers (Cisco 2821, 2851), Switches (Catalyst 3560 & 3750) & ConfiguringVLANS at the client side.Worked on Active directory deployment project in Mitsubishi Corporation.Analyzing organization’s tender thoroughly and making its checklist, technical proposal and bill of quantity (BOQ) accordingly. Show less

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  Myson pakistan

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Rf engineer

  Co-ordination with TSS team.Pre-TSS candidate’s evaluation, nominal verification.Performed urban/rural area site surveys for new site planning.Nominal hunting, physical parameter (height and azimuth) planning of new sites.Site survey report making and their submission to customer.

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  Lcc pakistan

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for the post launch optimization & cluster acceptance of the newly launched Ufone 3G network.New site parameters (PSC/LA/RA/neighbor) planning for dense urban cities Karachi & Quetta through ATOLL planning tool, ACP for newly planned clusters to achieve optimized coverage and quality.Neighbor audit through Naster MR Analysis, EasyRNP and Wplanner tool for both 3G and 2G sites to improve SHO/IRAT KPI.Newly integrated sites optimization by changing height/tilt/azimuth to improve network coverage and quality.Cluster monitoring & improvement of Accessibility KPIs (RRC Success Rate, CS&PS RAB Estab Success Rate, HSDPA/HSUPA RAB Estab Success Rate etc), Retainibility KPIs (AMR CDR,VP CDR, PS CDR, HSDPA/HSUPA drop etc) & Mobility KPIs (IRAT HO Success Rate, SHO Success Rate etc.)Power control, Intra-frequency/IRAT HO, Load control (LDR), directed retry (DRD), TTI switch parameter tuning for network improvement.Escalation of congestion issues and proposing resolution to cater the congestion.Daily RNC and cluster level KPI benchmarking report to stakeholders.3G and 2G database audit after new cluster addition in network, removal of discrepancies through WAP.Database/change management/hardware issues tracker update. Show less Worked in LCC Pakistan as RF Planning and Optimization Engineer & my work includes:Successful completion of PTML BTS swap project where Huawei BTS 3012 swapped with BTS 3900, all major CS/PS KPI mapping with previous values.Worked on Planning tools U-Net and ATOLL for new sites coverage prediction and frequency planning.Also cross check discrete frequency planning of Karachi city (made by IFOS team china) through U-Net tool to check BCCH and TCH C/I predictions.Cluster monitoring, identification of worst cell and their escalation of hardware issue with BSS team.Drive test analysis for bad quality patches and its resolution through optimization.Optimization of cells by improving their Key Performance Indicator (KPI) such as Drop Call Rate (DCR), Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR), TCH Blocking, SDCCH blocking rate, Hand over Success Rate (HSR).Traffic balancing from 900 to 1800 and vice versa, coverage homogenization through parameter optimization.RF Antenna Optimization and fine tuning for optimal performance of GSM network with focus on design parameters like appropriate antenna height, azimuth and tilts.Adhoc\Normal Frequency Planning and Neighbor Planning of PTML macro and micro roll-out sites.Daily KPI stats update of new PTML roll-out sites.Initial and final benchmark submission of newly on-air sites and their acceptance from customer. Show less

  • 3G RF Design and Optimization Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  • RF Planning and Optimization Engineer

    Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
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  Zte pakistan

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Rf optimization engineer

  Worked in ZTE Pakistan on Mobilink SWAP project.Headed 2G/3G Rollout.New sites RF planning (both 2G and 3G), script making and their implementation in respective BSC/RNC through EMS software.PSC planning through ZTE UniPOS CNO software.Optimization of rollout sites to achieve KPI target for PAC of sites.Responsible for pre swap RF planning and database update.Neighbor plan implementation of cutover sites in ZTE BSC and their external definition in Alcatel/Ericsson BSC through NOC.Coordination with DT teams for hardware issues/sector swap identification and their escalation with concern departments for timely resolution of issues.Pre/Post Benchmarking of swapped cluster.Post swap cluster acceptance. Show less

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  Telenor pakistan

  Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

  Rf specialist
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  Jazz (previously known as mobilink)

  Jan 2018 - now

  Expert ran planning and optimization engineer