Yousuf Mohammed Phone: 224-***-****

Email: binsgg@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE:

• Knowledge of LTE architecture, Network interfaces Control/User Protocols.

• Experience of working in a high pressure environment and a high aptitude for troubleshooting and problem resolution.

• Knowledge of LTE Cluster Optimization.

• Analyze drive test log files for optimization and send recommendations to improve quality and Coverage.

• Knowledge of Azimuth Verification, Throughput analysis, swap sector analysis along with handover issues for LTE sites.

• Experience with Drive testing tools like TEMS Investigation, XCAL, LLDM, Microsoft Streets and trips, Map Info.

• Adept analyses of Layer 3 messages and reporting anomalies.

• Was involved in Onsite Optimization for LTE using TEMS Discovery.

• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel with Macros).

• Excellent Communication skills and Strong Analytical/Technical Skills.

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to any situation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Optimization Tools Tipp-L , TEMS Discovery, MapInfo & TEMS Investigation.

Drive Testing Tools Microsoft Streets & Trips, TEMS, X-Cal, LLDM, Agilent Wireless Network Optimization.

Programming Languages C , C++, Chip level programming for 8085, 80386, Basic Stamp, Arduino

Packages Ms – Office (Including Excel MACROS)

Educational Tools MATHCAD, MATLAB,PSPICE, LABVIEW, Electronics Workbench Multisim, Micro-Tec Semiconductor

Test Equipment PC Tel Scanner, DRT Scanner, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Multi meter, Signal Generator.

EXPERIENCE:

RF Engineer- II (Apr 2011-Jan 2012)

Ericsson

Richardson, TX.

• Good understanding of RF Optimization procedures and RF Optimization tools/test equipment.

• Familiar with RF Optimization tuning & knowledge of antenna configuration.

• Knowledge of TEMS Discovery, MAPINFO, TEMS Investigation.

• Knowledge of ITK post processing tool, LTE Parameters and features.

• Good understanding of LTE air interface, LTE Basic call flow, mobile operations & ability to use network performance tools.

• Provide necessary recommendations and optimization techniques to improve LTE Network KPI’s like Retainability/Accessibility etc.

• Work with the customer to resolve issues of low throughput and packet loss.

• Assign sites for drive test engineers to collect data for newly integrated sites and generate maps for cluster drives using MapInfo.

• Good knowledge of LTE interfaces, Layer 3 signaling, protocols & architecture.

• Experience in LTE Cluster optimization, LTE Post processing, RNC parameters optimization and parameter tuning for Network optimization.

RF Engineer- I (Dec2010- Jan2011)

Ericsson

Plano, TX.

• Post processing of drive logs using TEMS Investigation & TIPP-L.

• Analyze LTE sites for Coverage & Data using MAPINFO & TEMS Discovery.

• Generate drive routes in Microsoft Streets& trips for the drive test team to perform Site Shakedown.

• Analyze Handover pass/fail and other parameters like session errors; attach failure/success in cluster analysis for meeting KPI’s.

• Generate reports for Site shakedown and Cluster Analysis.

• Neighbour analysis using TIPP-L output; edit neighbors’ list for a given site using TEMS Discovery.

• Generate cluster routes in MAPINFO for the drive test team to perform Accessibility and Retainability tests.

• Generate tab files for Site boundaries, Site and Sector labels using MAPINFO.

• Analyze and Optimize Throughput Downlink, Uplink data & Intra frequency Handovers.

• Recommendation of necessary software and hardware changes to improve performance.

Associate RF Engineer (May 2010-Nov 2010)

3S Network Inc.

Dallas, TX.

• Worked on Metro PCS, AT&T, Verizon Wireless projects for Ericsson.

• Create Maps using MAP INFO Tabs for sub clusters.

• Troubleshooting and configuring LTE test equipment.

• Conduct pre-launch and post launch drives and performed using TEMS Investigation.

• Verify Handovers between all sectors for LTE sites with Upload & Download Mobility tests.

• Carry out Accessibility, Opto, Stationary (FTP/UDP) & Retain-ability tests for LTE sites.

• Analyzing handoff, neighbors list, layer 3 messaging and troubleshooting issues like interference, drop calls, handoff failure, missing neighbors and coverage holes.

• Carry out tests like Single Site Verification (SSV) for single cell testing and IFHO drives to verify inter-frequency handovers between UMTS 1900 and UMTS 850.

• Involved with optimization team to break down optimization issues and meet KPIs.

• Checking for drop calls, access failure and drill down to find its cause.

• Execute IRAT testing on UMTS boundaries to check handoff between UMTS and GSM and vice versa, RNC handoff test.

• Carry out basic parameter checks such as RSCP, Ec/No.

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL.

Teaching Assistant (Jan 2009 – Apr 2010)

• Grade and Return class assignments & Help students in lab experiments.

• Troubleshooting the electronic circuits built by the students.

• Good understanding of digital and analog circuit designs.

• Experience in computer applications like MATLAB, LAB VIEW & PSPICE.

• Proficient in test tools like Power supply, Oscilloscope, Multi meter& Signal generators.

• Knowledge of Analog & Digital electronic circuitry and electrical systems.

EDUCATION:

• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

Academic Projects:

1. Yousuf Mohammed.”Active Noise Filter design using NLMS algorithm”. Northern Illinois University, Course Project Spring 2010.

2. Yousuf Mohammed. “Cystic Fibrosis DNA Sensor”. Northern Illinois University. Final thesis Project 2010.

3. Yousuf Mohammed, Pooya Eslami, Muneer Shaik , Rohit Akula. “Low Cost Integrated Ultrasound and Interferential Current therapy System”. Northern Illinois University. Fall, 2009.

4. Yousuf Mohammed, Syed Bilal ul Haq. “ Design of Analog to Digital Converter using PSPICE”. Northern Illinois University, Course Project Fall 2008.

5. Yousuf Mohammed, Mohd Abdul Qader Shaheed, Mateen shaik , Sohail uddin. “FM Transmission Based Wireless Electro-Cardiogram”. Mufakhamjah College of Engineering and Technology. May 2007.

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