Abuobeida Mohamed

SUMMARY

• Extensive knowledge of CDMA, CDMA2000, Motorola EVDO KPI, GSM, UMTS Network Architecture,

Interface and Protocols

• Drive Testing of Cellular Communication Systems and Collection of CW Data using Agilent Nitro, QXDM and

Invex 3G

• Digital Mapping Concepts using Geographical Information System (GIS) MapInfo, MS Streets and Trips, and

DeLorme Street Atlas

• Post-processing of CW Data using Ldat, Xceed Technologies Wind Catcher and Actix Analyzer

• Prediction assessment of requisite geographical area using Planet EV and improving radio network design quality

using Mentum Planet.

• CDMA2000, Motorola EVDO, GSM, WCDMA Network Optimization Concepts, Radio Network Performance

Analysis

• Expert with MS Excel, MS Access and other Database management software and tools

• Diversified experience in fields of RF/Telecommunications, VLSI and Instrumentation Engineering

• Result oriented with strong analytical and problem solving ability

• Strong teamwork and time management skills, self-studying capability and rapid acclimatization to new working

surroundings

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Telecommunications Tools: MapInfo, MS Streets and Trips, DeLorme Street Atlas, Invex 3G, Xceed

Technologies Wind catcher, Ldat, Actix Analyzer, Marconi Planet EV, Mentum Planet, Agilent Nitro, ProComm

Plus Flexent Tool (OMP)

• Platform/OS: Sun Solaris, Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/ W7, MS-DOS, Unix

• Office Tools: MS Office (Extremely proficient at MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sultanate of Oman – Cultural Attaché, Vienna, VA 08/2011 – 05/2014

IT CONSULTANT

• Responsible for the configuration and installation of all software related in the Network.

• Monitoring Network performance, protecting network data, management and optimization.

• Configured the complex network components such as Printing, Remote Booting, Remote Access Services (RAS),

Auditing, replicating under heterogeneous environments.

• Designed and implemented Remote Access using the Citrix Server

• Designed and implemented a software program to monitor all students’ activities such as students’ placements,

financial obligations, and progress in different U.S. universities.

• Established a new concept for storing and archiving data onto Optical disks by means of scanning.

ADEX – ALCATEL LUCENT, Herndon, VA 07/2012 – 11/2013

RF-Engineer

• RF optimization and system performed engineering for a CDMA/EVDO and upcoming LTE networks.

• Investigated and resolved customer complaints regarding service.

• Configured systems and added new equipment to the network.

• Turned on integrated and optimized new cell sites.

• Interfaced with all levels of management and collaborated with other groups.

• Pre-launched and post-launch optimization activities, including troubleshooting live issues, KPI

monitored, report generation, gold standard audit, and neighbor list added/deleted.

• Built reports in Wind Catcher for other Engineers to utilize in providing reports to customer.

• Evaluated level 3 messaging in UMTS and LTE signaling as part of optimization process

• Worked as part of a team to evaluate optimization best practices and selecting the best deployment

scenarios using Mentum Planet.

Ericsson Node B Integration Engineer ARC Partner Inc Mclean, Virginia 01/2011-06/ 2011

• Performed Ericsson UMTS/GSM infrastructure RAN/Node B in large scale of integration and testing.

• Integrated Node B to RNC updated Firmware and downloading Software with the use of RBS EM, Cesar

FTP on Ericsson 3106, 3206, 3018.

• Worked on Architecture of UMTS Networks, Node B HW Introduction, RBS EM Operation, Node B

Operation, Node B Commissioning procedures.

• Understand Protocol analysis and call flow/traces messaging on UMTS software stack RRC, NBAP,

RANAP, ALCAP and RNSAP. I also understand ATM signaling links aal2/aal5 integration.

• High competence on troubleshooting Node B faults related to both H/W & S/W and strong good

knowledge and experience on Signaling, WCDMA P7 protocols and procedures . Demonstrates high proficiency

- and is able to assist others in resolving complex &/or chronic problems in the 3G Network.

• Good knowledge of handling statistics and experience on troubleshoot. Add/Expand IuB links for existing

Ericsson Node B equipment in the 3G network.

TEK SYSTEMS, RESTON, VA 03/2010 –09/2010

DATA COLLECTOR

• Created driving routes for data collection using MS streets and trips

• Conducted signals survey using QXDM software

• Collected driving data for CDMA using Motorola test phones and EVDO

ADEX – ALCATEL LUCENT, Herndon, VA 08/2009 – 01/2010

DATA COLLECTOR/ RF-Engineer

• Created driving routes for data collection using MS streets and trips

• Conducted signals survey using QXDM software

• Collected driving data for CDMA and Moto EVDO

• Analyzed collected data using the LDat software tool

Metro PCS, Ft Lauderdale/Miami, FL 06/2007 –

08/2009

RF Engineer I

• Surveying the system performance of the existing network using current data as part of the pre-optimization

process

• Creating drive routes using MapInfo, MS Streets and Trips and DeLorme Street Atlas through analysis of existing

topography, cell site distribution and pertinent parameters

• Collecting drive data for CDMA2000 1XRTT using Sanyo test phones for short and long calls using Invex3G

workspace

• PN scanning as well as GPS tracking using Grayson Wireless Measurement Platform connected using an Ethernet

cable

• Running a prediction using Planet EV for the 1XRTT CW data to find probable drive-test areas for Motorola

EVDO data collection

• Collecting EVDO CW data using Novatel Merlin V620 PCMCIA card as dial-up connection with Holux GM210

GPS Receiver in Invex3G workspace

• Using the Agilent E6450C Receiver in conjunction with the E6473 software for searching for the best active set,

dominant pns, Ec/Io of the active as well as candidate and neighbor list on EVDO channel

• Performing in-field measurements, analyzing and providing reports of handoff problems, interference, dropped

calls, traffic and setup issues

• Single site and Cluster drive testing, importing the drive test data and co-coordinating network issues with the

field technician and the switch

• Assisting RF engineers with interpreting RF parameters like Ec/Io, amount of soft handoff, pilot pollution, and

poor coverage areas, and troubleshooting network problems using Post-processing tools – Wind Catcher and Actix

Analyzer

• Creating and studying the Call Statistics Report using MS Excel and analyzing various parameters such as uplink

and downlink throughput, dropped call and blocked call percentage

• Updating the Sprint Cell Site Database System Falcon for the Motorola EVDO and 1XRTT channels

• Using current CACP sessions to evaluate and update the neighbor list information in the existing database

AVION SYSTEMS, ATLANTA, GA 10/2005 – 03/2007

DATA COLLECTOR

• Created driving routes for data collection using MS streets and trips

• Conducted signals survey using QXDM software

• Collected driving data for CDMA using Motorola test phones for short and long calls as well as Motorola EVDO

KPI

TLB, WASHINGTON, DC 06/2003 – 07/2005

IT DIRECTOR – WASA PROJECT

• Designed the LAN and build the network for the company

• Managed the network environment and the project’s server

• Provided a day to day full systems support

• Configured and managed all project software’s

POWER BAND, WASHINGTON, DC 05/2001 – 06/2003

NETWORK ENGINEER -- ACCENTURE PROJECT

• Provided full technical support for more than 250 users

• Participated in the migration project from Windows NT to windows 2000 professional

• Installed and supported software (Office 2K, Netswicher, and VB6.0) and operating systems (Windows NT and

Windows 2000)

• Installed and supported hardware (Dell computers, Toshiba notebooks, HP printers, and ISDN and T1

connections)

• Configured and managed CISCO routers

EDUCATION

Keller Graduate – DeVry University

• Master of Network & Communications with Wireless and Project Management Concentrations

University of Khartoum

• B.S. Chemical Engineering

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