Engineer Network

Anurag Chugh

S/o Sh. Kavinder Chugh

Omantel, Mawalah office, Muscat to Nizwa road, Muscat, Oman.

Ph: 009**-******** (M), +91-999******* (R) E-Mail: ******.*****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging senior position in the telecom industry, where I can

utilize my potentials and experience, acquire new knowledge and skills and

be an asset to the organization.

Career Summary

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. 8.8 years of RF experience in the Telecommunication Industry.

. Excellent knowledge and experience of LTE, UMTS, CDMA, GSM, EDGE and GPRS

technologies,

cellular networks and related software and hardware infrastructure.

. Excellent hands on experience on 3G & LTE RF planning, designing,

optimization and O&M

. Excellent hands on experience on Ericsson, Alcatel Lucent, Siemens,

Huawei and Motorola tools

. Excellent communication, organization and time management skills,

. Excellent leadership and team building skills, ability to manage multiple

projects effectively

. Successfully worked as part of cohesive teams in projects, striving

towards common goals.

. Ability to learn new software's and technologies quickly.

Employment Profile

Sep'10-Till Now at Omantel (Oman, Muscat) as Specialist-LTE/UMTS/GSM

Network planning & optimization

Oct'08-Sep'10 at Huawei (Oman, Muscat) as Sr Engineer-3G Network planning &

optimization

May'08-Sep'08 at Huawei (Qatar, Doha) as Team Leader-3G & 2G Network

planning.

Dec'06-May-08 at Vodafone (India, Mohali) as RF Engineer in 2G Network

Optimization.

Sep'05-Dec'06 at. Reliance Comm Ltd. (India, Jaipur) as RF Engineer in

Cluster Optimization.

May'04-Aug'05 at. Ericsson (India, Chandigarh) as RF Engineer by Nutek.

Responsibilities in Current Employer: -

. Primary Responsibilities: LTE.

. Perform LTE trial testing with Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson and NSN

equipment's.

. Performing CW test on allotted LTE band for checking coverage.

. Analyses of requirement and support LTE/GSM/WCDMA activities by

responding to RFI, RFQ and RFP, make the technical clarification and

BOQ.

. Prepare network plan as per the guidelines for LTE, WCDMA and GSM.

. Responsible for technical part of tender for Radio Network Planning &

Optimization (Single RAN) LTE, WCDMA and GSM.

. Link budgeting and Capacity calculations for different services of

LTE, WCDMA and GSM.

. RF Coverage Prediction using U Net/Atoll/ Asset for LTE, WCDMA(3G) and

2G.

. Neighbors planning, PRACH Planning, X2 planning, PCI planning.

Checking Frequency Scheduling and ICIC parameters and the influence of

power boosting over RS signals

. Checking and analyzing AMS (Active MIMO switching) triggered by SINR

Threshold improving coverage and capacity.

. Virtual LTE Network deployment based on Atoll tool: Link budget

calculations for Uplink and Downlink. Coverage prediction maps (i.e:

RSRP, C/I, throughput).

. Exploring Antenna techniques: SFBC Frequency diversity for users near

cell edge, SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO, MCW or TX diversity for good RF

conditions users. Comparison between single antenna and 2x2 MIMO

transmitting at same time but different frequency In order to avoid

multipath fading, throughput prediction maps observing improvement on

the throughput by % coverage area (Atoll).

. Calculation of throughput depending on modulation and number of

retransmissions. Preamble planning using root sequence index and

cyclic shift, PCI planning according to PSS and SSS. Cell selection

and reselection criteria. Inter-RAT events B1, B2.

. Calculation of Global Scaling Factor for each City and generate Monte

Carlo simulations for different Loads

. Execute Prediction studies for RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, throughputs, Coverage

by Transmitters.

. Achieve and maintain the Radio Network Performance, as per the

contracted KPIs (Accessibility, Retain ability, Mobility & Service

Integrity)

. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Highly dependable program

leader with excellent organizational, budgeting, planning and time

management skills.CAPEX&OPEX Budgeting, monitoring & controlling.

. Outstanding ability to plan and execute complex projects in close

collaboration with senior management, venders and customers.

. Co-coordinating with the vendors for trial of LTE testing.

. Primary Responsibilities: UMTS network.

. Responsible for planning, designing and optimizing the Oman Mobile

Wireless UMTS 900 and UMTS 2100 network in Oman.

. UMTS/HSPA radio access network optimization (capacity, coverage,

quality) by checking counters and stats parameters, neighbor list

optimization, Inter-RAT parameters, checking channel elements, codes,

IuB, and power congestion, R99 and HSDPA Throughput (tools : iM2000,

UMTS LMT).

. Monitor, analyze and troubleshoot 3G/HSPA Radio Network Statistics.

. Monitoring and managing congestion (Power, Iub, CE, All2, Code, etc).

. Scrambling Code Planning

. Testing different parameter settings for CS and PS, to improve Network

Performance.

. HSPA/R99 IP Offload Technical Support: Configuration, monitoring,

evaluation and acceptance

. Optimizing Pilot pollution, high RTWP, Overshooting sites, missing

neighbor relations, SHO success rate. Identifying HW issues, Drop

Calls and access issues.

. Changing CPICH settings for controlling the foot print. RxLev,

QqualMin and IRAT settings in the network.

. Performed Paging channel optimization in order to improve the paging

Success rate by the help paging parameters Paging cycle coefficient

and Paging channel RNC repetition and CN time interval.

. Perform paging channels power settings of PCH, PICH, AICH according to

the clutter needs in order to optimize interference and paging load.

. Performed IRAT optimization on 3G border cells.

. Experience in reducing network wide drop calls, high interference

levels, and poor network access percentages, improving the IRAT

Handover, Soft Handover, Location Update, Paging, CSSR, RRC Connection

& RAB Establishment Success rate.

. Analyze layer 3 messages for cause of drop calls, handovers, etc and

do the necessary changes.

. Solving issues related to HS-SCCH (success rate), HS-DSCH (BLER), CQI,

HS-PDSCH codes for HSDPA Speed.

. Worked on latest Ericsson BTS 6XXX series, Nokia Flexi BTS and Huawei

39XX series.

Previous Employer:- Huawei, Muscat, Oman.

Period:- May-2008 to Sep 2010.

Designation:- Sr Engineer - (UMTS RF Planning and optimization).

Responsibilities: -

. Provided UMTS training and knowledge transfer to our client and

Vendor.

. Responsible for performance measurements by running OSS audits and

monitoring and reviewing KPIs to manage the Operations and Maintenance

of the network after launch. HSPA+ parameters optimization, keeping

clear RF environment observing CQI and STATS.

. DT measurements data collection, analysis and post-processing in order

to improve CPICH RSCP and Ec/No, due to physical modifications

(antenna's azimuth, tilts, height), or parameters optimization.

(Tools: Actix spotlight, Genex Assistant, Atoll, UMTS LMT).

. Optimization using CHRs (call history records) and float busy hours

queries, in tools like: Omstar WCDMA Kylinpro, Nastar WCDMA.

. Identifying and solving problematic cells, using DT, statistics and

traces. Perform and analyze traces on a regular basis.

. Drive tests data collection, post-processing and analysis for KPIs

reports generation.

. Recommendations of parameter sets for reselection and cell change

based on comparison of scanner and UE measurements to improve the

performance of HSDPA.

. Analysis of Layer 3/2, history of TPC, Mode reports and others to find

the causes of problems around the network for the different services.

. UMTS/HSDPA radio access network optimization (capacity, coverage,

quality) by DT measurements data collection, analysis and post-

processing, physical modifications (antenna's azimuth, tilt, height),

parameters optimization.

. Develop link budget and design criteria analysis using RND Tool of

Huawei.

. Drive test files analysis to identify performance shortfalls and Root

cause analysis of call failures.

. Performed Antenna Selection, Link Budget Analysis, Model Tuning and

determined the Site Locations by conducting Site Audits.

. Successfully completed planning, Engineering, rollout and performance

improvement of the GSM and WCDMA (3G) Network.

. Prepare weekly and monthly reports of all activities including project

milestone completion reports. Manage day-to-day issues through regular

interaction with the PM . Identify the scope of the project and set

them into phases and cycles based on the approval.

. Closely tracking the CQI reports, Trending alarms, T1 issues and

improving QD/CQI metrics.

. Changing the parameters for Idle mode settings (S intra search, S

inter search, power admin etc) for high power utilization sites.

. Setup the Project in U-NET and updated traffic files for loading.

. Performed Simulations and determined the probability of coverage.

. Performed Optimization using Actix & Genex Assistant tool.

. Performed Neighbor list planning and scrambling code planning.

. Prepared the Final RF Design Sheets and the final presentation for

different loading scenarios.

. Performed Pre-optimization activities like neighbor list planning in U-

NET 3G and cluster drive route preparation in MapInfo.

. Call drop and call failure analysis.

Previous Employer:- Vodafone Essar (Pvt.) Limited, Chandigarh.

Period:- December 2006 - May-2008.

Designation:- Engineer - Network Operations (RF Planning and optimization).

Responsibilities: -

. Radio Network Planning for Coverage and Capacity Sites and coverage

prediction analysis on ASSET Planning Tool.

. Handing the team of 4 RF Engineers for optimization.

. Analysis of log files of TEMS Investigation & NEMO to find out

Internal Interference in the Network, which involves analysis of Rx

quality, Rx Level etc, re-planning of RF parameters in problematic

areas accordingly.

. Involved in introduction of 1*1 SFH over an existing 1*3 SFH network

. Key involvement in the implementation of Motorola IOS cycles for

frequency plan and optimization.

. Frequency planning, HSN and MAIO mgt of new sites.

. Regular analysis of Network performance reports (KPI) viz. Daily OMCR

reports for monitoring the Key Statistics. Analysis of carrier

utilization reports for further carrier addition to meet the

increasing traffic requirements.

. Defining and updating Neighbor lists for new and existing sites.

. Develop plan for new site to be integrated in the network based on

coverage predictions and capacity requirements.

. Antenna system design.

. IBS Link Budget planning for Shopping Malls and 5 star hotels.

. Performing radio propagation modeling and prediction to determine cell

site location, determining equipment and power configurations,

forecasting channel capacity requirements.

. Root Cause Analysis and implement changes in system to maintain RF

parameters.

. Providing new Search-Rings to improve poor coverage and poor quality

areas on the basis of Customer complaints, Sales feedback,

competitor presence and Drive test analysis.

Previous Employer :- Reliance Communications Limited, Jaipur

Period:- September 2005 - November 2006

Designation:- Engineer - CDMA (Network Operations & Planning)

Responsibilities: -

. Performed site selection for proposed BTS sites.

. Solving problems related to Low CSSR, Call Drops, Handover Failure, RF

Failure

. Organizing Drive Test, Data Analysis and Optimization of the Network

(Drive Tool Agilent and Optimization Tool Actix.)

. Optimization techniques (proper antenna selection for optimal

horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting,

appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, neighbor list

analysis, etc.) for optimal site/cluster performance

. Knowledge of CDMA system features and BSS parameters for optimal

network performance, Analyze network performance reports and good

understanding of KPIs

. Check INTERFERENCE using Spectrum Analyzer and CDMA link Master (CLM).

Previous Employer :- Ericsson india ltd, Chandigarh & RAJASTHAN.

Organisation Employed by :- Nutek (I) pvt ltd, gurgaon

Period:- May 2004 - August 2005.

Designation:- RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer

Projects Worked on :-

. Airtel - Himachal (June 2004 - October 2004.)

. BSNL - Punjab & Himachal (October 2004 - April 2005.)

. BSNL - RAJASTHAN (April 2005 - Dec 2005.)

Technical Highlights

. In-Depth understanding of key issues in managing KPIs for large GSM &

UMTS networks

. In-Depth knowledge of Optimization using Ericsson and Motorola OSS

features.

. Experience in field testing and debugging of Automatic Frequency

Planning tools.

. Radio Network Planning for Coverage and Capacity Sites and coverage

prediction analysis on ASSET.

. Handing the team of 4 RF 2G Engineers for optimization.

. Analysis of log files of TEMS Investigation & NEMO to find out

Internal Interference in the Network, which involves analysis of Rx

quality, Rx Level etc, re-planning of RF parameters in problematic

areas accordingly.

. Involved in introduction of 1*1 SFH over an existing 1*3 SFH network

. Key involvement in the implementation of Motorola IOS cycles for

frequency plan and optimization.

. Frequency planning, HSN and MAIO mgt of new sites.

. Regular analysis of Network performance reports (KPI) viz. Daily OMCR

reports for monitoring the Key Statistics. Analysis of carrier

utilization reports for further carrier addition to meet the

increasing traffic requirements.

. Defining and updating Neighbor lists for new and existing sites.

. Develop plan for new site to be integrated in the network based on

coverage predictions and capacity requirements.

. Antenna system design.

. IBS Link Budget planning for Shopping Malls and 5 star hotels.

. Performing radio propagation modeling and prediction to determine cell

site location, determining equipment and power configurations,

forecasting channel capacity requirements.

. Root Cause Analysis and implement changes in system to maintain RF

parameters.

. Providing new Search-Rings to improve poor coverage and poor quality

areas on the basis of Customer complaints, Sales feedback,

competitor presence and Drive test analysis.

Educational Background:

P.D.M College of Engg Bahadurgath (M.D. University, Rohtak)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, 2000-2004

Symbiosis Pune

Master in Information Technology Management, 2005-2007

Experience on Tools:

. ACTIX Analyzer.

. Genex Probe and Assistant.

. RND Tool.

. Optima.

. LMT and M2000 for RNC commands.

. Agilent Drive Test kit.

. TEMS Investigation & NEMO for drive Test.

. MCOM.

. TEMS Cell planner.

. ASSET, U-Net, NETACT and Atoll Planning Tool.

. Map Info 9.0, 10 & 11.

. Spectrum Analyzer

. Neighbor and frequency planning tool, AFP (Automatic frequency

planning) Optimee.

. Genex Nastar & Net Evaluator for KPI monitoring.

Personal Details:

Date of Birth: 18-11-1982

Marital Status: Married

Passport: Available and having Valid H1B till June 2013

Nationality: Indian.

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