Mostafa Ahmed Abdelhafez ElMekawy (H*b Holder)

Address: *** **** ****** ****, **** of Prussia, PA, 19406

+1-267-***-**** (Cellular)

E-mail: acg0ro@r.postjobfree.com

To obtain a position as RF optimization Sr. Engineer.

Objective

Professional Skills Summary

More than 7 years of RF Optimization Experience.

Multivendor Experience(Motorola, Huawei, Ericsson)

2G&3G&4G (GSM/UMTS/LTE) experience,

Managed service and swap experience.

Overseas Experience.

Self, fast learner and Good instructor (Able to build RF optimization team with high

technicality).

2002-2007 Bachelor of Engineering, Communication and Electronics Grad: good.

1999-2002 High School education Grad: 92.2%.

rience

March 2015-Present ATEC Wireless USA

RF Optimization Engineer (Sprint Project)

lities:

Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems.

Analysis of neighbor relations and handover problems.

Customer problem investigation.

Pre-Launch and Post-Launch Cluster Optimization which involves log file processing

& analysis of Accessibility, Retainability & Mobility KPIs including IRAT Handovers

Perform Network and/or Node Parameter, Neighbors Reviews/Audits

Providing resolution for bad LTE KPIs and Worst cell analysis.

Analysis of cluster drives and providing solutions for drop Call cases, LTE Retainability, accessibility, mobility

Throughput issues/CSFB KPI.

Planning drive routes for LTE covering all golden areas and hot spots and VIP locations.

LTE log files analysis using Nemo Wind catcher, Xynergy and XCAL-MO.

Jun 2014-March 2015 UMTS Optimization Consultant for Huawei Egypt.

UMTS RF Optimization Consultant

lities:

Involved in Vodafone Swap project (Ericsson to Huawei) and summer project (managed service on coastal area

during summer season).

Getting before swap value KPI s (CS&PS Traffic, RRC, CS&PS RAB SSR&CDR and IRAT HOSR) of the

swapped clusters to get it accepted.

Global Neighbor and parameter audits for swapped and summer areas.

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Applying new features and parameter trails on swapped and summer areas to enhance the KPI s and customer

perception.

Applying different multi-carrier (F1, F2, F3 and U900) strategies (Shared, non-shared carrier and free camping)

based on Vodafone requirements.

Perform drive test analysis for bad spots appeared after swap.

Solving customer complaints such as (Low throughput, Dropped calls, Call failures)

Optimizing new expansions (new sectors, Carriers and sites added after the swap).

Summer area monitoring during Weekend, long vacations, concerts and other events also take corrective actions

towards any degradation in the KPI s during monitoring.

evements:

Get all clusters accepted within SLA achieving better KPI s than before swap.

Receiving recognition email from Vodafone (the customer) about the network performance in summer area peak

traffic days (during the Feast).

Receiving Thanks certificate from Vodafone for the successful swap phase.

Nov 2011-May 2014 Etisalat Egypt (Mobile Operator).

GSM/UMTS RF Optimization Sr. Engineer

lities:

Network Monitoring & enhancement for 2G&3G CS/PS Radio Network KPI s such as Traffic, RRC, RAB, CDR,

IRAT HO SR, SHO SR & overhead and data Throughput on daily basis for Alex City.

Optimize HSPA, SHO, and HHO, IRAT, and Power Control, Idle mode, admission and Load Control parameters

to ensure the best user experience.

Trying new features and parameters on network level to enhance the KPI s.

Applying different second carrier strategies (Shared Carrier, non-shared carrier and free camping).

Perform drive test analysis on monthly basis and before events for hot spots and take the proper physical and soft

actions before and during the events to solve congestion, high load and absorb the high traffic.

2G&3G Neighbor, parameter audit plus 2G frequency, BSIC retuning and HW cases escalation.

Requesting new sites, 4th sector and expansion if needed.

Worst cell list analysis and enhancement.

Solve tickets opened by quality team on degradation, bad throughput, and coverage or quality spots in my area.

evements:

20% Improvement in 3G CS&PS CDR.

43% enhancement in PS RAB SR.

47% enhancement in AMR RAB SR.

50% Decrease in FACH congestion.

Applying free camping strategy between F1&F2 on some VIP areas which led to 10% increase in throughput.

34% Improvement in 2G CS CDR by tuning CS&PS Power control.

Oct 2011- Nov 2011 Telkomsel Indonesia Mobile Operator

Position: GSM/UMTS RF Optimization Consultant

lities:

Involved in network Audit project including 2G&3G neighbor, parameter audits, capacity

dimensioning, frequency, BSIC and PSC planning.

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Main Achievements:

Finishing the whole network Audit on Schedule.

Nov 2010 Oct 2011 Huawei Egypt (Vodafone Swap Project)

Position: GSM/UMTS RF Optimization Engineer

lities:

Get the swapped clusters initially accepted by getting cluster level CS&PS Traffic, CSSR, CDR, SDR, HO, TBF,

RRC, RAB SR and Congestion KPI s as before swap.

Achieving before swap values of CDR and TCH Congestion Rate for 90 % of the Cluster cells to get the Final

Acceptance of the cluster.

2G&3G Neighbor, parameter audit plus 2G frequency and BSIC retuning for the swapped area.

Introduce new features and propose parameter changes to Vodafone RAN team to apply on the network.

Post Analysis of drive test logs and provide recommendations like frequency changes, physical actions etc.

Handling customer complaints in the Swapped area.

Preparing a daily 2G and 3G report for the swapped area.

Developing optimization team knowledge by giving them technical sessions.

Main Achievement:

Get the entire swapped clusters accepted before SLA with Improved KPI s.

Introduce EMLPP (Enhanced Multi-level Precedence and Preemption) to Vodafone network which increase the

accessibility of VIP Customer.

Jan2008 Oct2010 Motorola Egypt (Mobinil Operator Project)

Position: GSM RF Optimization Engineer

lities:

Enhancing and monitoring of assigned BSCs to improve KPIs like CSSR, CDR, HOSR, and PSR.

Drive testing and post analysis for DT logs then take the proper action to enhance the coverage and quality

problems such as frequency changes, physical action, neighbor addition and deletion .etc.

Optimizing HO, Power control, idle mode and concentric cells parameters to improve quality and customer

perception.

Proposing LAC merging and splitting based on capacity, utilization and load.

Troubleshooting of problematic sites and worst cell optimization and enhancement.

Prompt initial tuning of newly integrated sites to minimize network roll out disturbance impact.

Handling customer complaints based on drive test data, interfacing with other departments to minimize issues

that directly affect the customer.

Using Spectrum Analyzer to identify external interference and jammers affecting QOS.

New site creation (Target Configuration & BSC, Frequency plan, neighbor script (using ASSET)).

Main Achievement:

%15 enhancement in CSSR.

%10 enhancement in CDR.

Tools

Ericsson Business objects XI, TEMS, MapInfo, Wind Catcher, Xynergy, XCAL-MO, AIRCOM Asset,

OMNIX, Spectrum Analyzer, Motorola OMC, MARS, Huawei M2000, PRS, CME, NASTAR, and FMA.

Courses and self-study

(2015) Ericsson LTE Optimization document (LTE L14 Radio network functionality)

(2013) LTE/4G basics and Optimization delivered by Telefocal Asia plus continues self-study

(2013) SFL(Situational frontline leadership) delivered by Ken Blanchard

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(2012) Planning & Executing for Supervisors delivered by Etisalat Academy.

(2011) 3G Basics and Optimization Course Huawei Egypt.

(2008) 2G Basics and Optimization Course at Motorola Egypt.

(2007) BBSA (Basic Business Skills Acquisition Program) including ICDL, English and soft skills courses at

Berlitz and Westwood Egypt.

(2007) GSM&WCDMA Course at Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.

Skills

Languages: Arabic: native speaker; English: near native speaker

Computer: Excellent Windows applications and Microsoft Office User.

Personal: self-motivated, hard worker, fast learner and very good team player.

References will be available upon Request

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