Engineer Network
Resume:
SAVAN KUMAR PRASAD G*, PRIME WATER VIEW GARDEN
LEKI 2ND ROUND ABOUT, LAGOS,
NIGERIA Phone:
+234 80 55574334
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
*****.*****.******@*****.***
Background Brief:
Senior RF Engineer with 9 years of Telecom experience in LTE, 3G/UMTS and
GSM Planning, Optimization and Performance Analysis.
Expertise in RF Planning, RF Optimization, KPI Monitoring and New Features
Implementation for LTE, 3G/UMTS and GSM Networks.
Objective:
Seeking a challenging position in a fast-paced telecommunication
organization where I can make the best utilization of my abilities and seek
to Expertise my Technical and Organizational skills.
Since April 2009 Working with Nigerian Telecom Operator (Globacom Ltd.) as
a Senior RF Engineer. Responsible for Planning, Dimensioning and
Optimization of LTE, 3G/UMTS and GSM Network.
Presently GLOBACOM Ltd is doing a Field Trial for LTE Services and all set
to Launch after Successful Completion of Field Trial.
Responsibilities:
o LTE RF Planning, Dimensioning and Test Lab Trial.
o LTE RAN Parameter Configuration and Optimization.
o 3G/UMTS and GSM Network - Strategic RF Planning and Dimensioning.
o RAN Optimization Tuning for LTE, 3G/UMTS and GSM.
o IRAT HO Parameter Setting and Tuning for the Inter-working of LTE,
3G/UMTS and GSM.
o Fault Analysis from Layer 3 Messages and Recommendation for Parameter
Changes.
o Capacity/Resource management of the Existing Network and Projection
for the Future Network Expansion of LTE, 3G/UMTS and GSM.
Brief Professional Experience:
LTE TECHNICAL SKILLS
o LTE FDD Radio Network Design.
*Planning and Network Dimensioning for Initial Coverage, Capacity and
Traffic Density.
*Planning of Frequency and Configuration.
*Planning of LTE Diversity Options - Transmission Mode and MIMO Mode.
*MIMO Implementation Considerations for different Environment.
*Tuning of Modulation and Coding Schemes on Site and Sector to enhance
the Capacity.
o LTE FDD RAN Parameter Configuration and Optimization.
*KPI Analysis and Correction like e-RAB Success Rate, e-RAB Drop Rate,
HOSR, HO Interruption time, U/L&D/L Throughput.
*Inter-working with GSM and UMTS - Parameter Configuration.
*Cell Selection / Re-selection Optimization.
*Optimization of Handover Parameters.
*Power Control Optimization - PUCCH, PRACH and PUSCH.
*Paging Optimization.
*Cell Access - PRACH Optimization.
o LTE FDD Lab Trial Test Specification for Commercial Launch.
*User Plane Latency in different RF Condition with MIMO/Tx
Diversity Mode.
*Control Plane Latency in different RF Condition with MIMO/Tx
Diversity Mode.
*Paging Success Rate & Latency in different RF Condition with
MIMO/Tx Diversity Mode.
*Single User Throughput using UDP/TCP in different RF Condition
with MIMO/Tx Diversity Mode.
*Multi User Throughput using UDP/TCP in different RF Condition with
MIMO/Tx Diversity Mode.
*Intra e-Node B Handover Mobility Test on X2/S1 Interface with
MIMO/Tx Diversity Mode.
*QoS Function Test for GBR Vs NGBR Services with MIMO/Tx
Diversity Mode.
*SON Test for Base Station Automatic Deployment and PCI Collision
Detection.
3G/UMTS TECHNICAL SKILLS
o 3G/UMTS UMTS Radio Network Design:
*Planning of 3G/UMTS Sites Using RNP Tool by Prediction Plot Analysis
of Best CPICH RSCP, CPICH Ec/Io, Downlink Throughput, Pilot Pollution,
HO Overlaps etc.
*Network Design based on Projected Business Study for New Roll Out and
Expansions.
*Strategic Planning of Scrambling code and Neighbor declaration for
better Performance of the Network.
* IRAT HO Parameter setting for the Inter-working of 3G/UMTS-GSM
Networks.
o KPI Monitoring:
*Monitoring and Troubleshooting of Accessibility and Retainability
KPIs.
*Accessibility KPIs: RRC Connection Success Rate, RAB Assignment
Success Rate, IUcs & IUps Success Rate, CSSR Success Rate.
*Retainability KPIs: CS Call Drop, PS Call Drop, SHO and HHO
Monitoring and Troubleshooting.
*Capacity Monitoring: RB Blocking Rate, RL Set Up Blocking Rate, RL
Addition Blocking Rate, RL Reconfiguration Blocking Rate, RRC
Connection Rejection rate.
* Performance analysis of IRAT handovers, BLER & Ec/No, Pilot
pollution, RAB Speech, Video, R99 and HSDPA calls using drive logs, L3
RRC messages and Network reports.
* Monitoring of Load on R99/HSDPA Resources like BTS Channel Elements,
IuB ATM, RF Power, OVSF Code, RNC CPU Load.
GSM TECHNICAL SKILLS
o GSM Cellular Network Design:
*Planning of Coverage and Capacity Sites.
*Planning involves Link Budget Calculation, Traffic Modeling, Model
Tuning and Network Dimensioning.
*Strategic Planning for IUO/HCS Network Implementation for efficient
usage of available Spectrum.
*Frequency planning strategy to prepare Network wide Frequency plan.
o KPI Monitoring:
*Responsible for Performance Monitoring of the KPIs (Key Performance
Indicators) set by the Client for the measurement of the Network.
*Different Key Parameters Optimization like SD Drop, SD Blocking, TCH
drop, TCH Blocking, HOSR, CSSR.
*Parameter Level Support for Dual band/IUO/HCS.
*Optimizing the BSC/LAC Boundary and Paging Optimization for better
performance of the Network.
*Planning Tool support for Coverage Analysis/Frequency Plan/HO
design/Interference Matrix generation.
o RF Parameter Implementation and Routine KPI Monitoring:
*Parameters are implemented considering the GSM standard and designed
into the Network. Major Parameters Like MAIO, MS, HSN, HO Parameter,
Power Control are well designed for the better performance of the
Network.
*Periodic audit of Default Parameter setting, In Consistency check and
Discrepancies Monitoring.
*Involved in Network Level parameter settings strategy and update the
Network based on latest recommendations /Software Changes.
o Post Analysis of RF Drive Test Report.
* Fault Analysis using Layer 3 Messages.
* Coverage improvement Analysis.
* Recommendation based on Post Drive Test report for Parameter
Changes.
o New Features Implementation:
*Implementation of New Features as per Vendors different Versions like
Antenna Hopping, AMR, IRC, 4 Way Rx Diversity and all the latest
releases.
TOOLS HANDLED:
o ALU UMTS NPO-9359 for Radio Network Performance Monitoring.
o ALU GSM NPO-9159 for Radio Network Performance Monitoring.
o ERICSSON TCPU for Planning of Coverage, Frequency Plan and
Interference Matrix generation.
o ERICSSON TEMS Investigation for RF Drive Test and Post Analysis.
o ERICSSON BO for Radio Network Performance Monitoring.
o Nokia Net Act for Prediction plot and Model Tuning.
o Nokia Optimizer for Double BA measurement and Implementation of n X n
Hopping Network.
o Nokia Plane Editor and OSS for RF Parameter database verification.
o Agilent E647X drive test tool for RF optimization.
o ACTIX Post Processing Tool for RF Optimization.
o Agilent E4402B spectrum Analyzer for interference analysis.
o ANRITSU Power Meter ML 2437A for BTS power Calibration.
o ANRITSU S113C Site Master for Return Loss and VSWR measurement.
o CDMA Link Master MTI-VMCA-800 for sensitivity analysis of BTS.
o MapInfo Software.
VENDOR EXPERIENCE:
o ALU EVOLIUM BTS A9100.
o ERICSSON BTS: 2x04, 2x06, 2x64/54 Series.
o NOKIA BTS: Flexi, ULTRA and Metro.
o UTSTARCOM ICELL IP BTS - CDMA 3G/UMTS- 1X.
o LUCENT - MODCELL 3.0 - S/W VERSION 21.0 - CDMA 3G/UMTS-1x.
o LUCENT - MODCELL 4.0 - S/W VERSION 21.0 - CDMA 3G/UMTS-1x.
TRAINING ATTENDED:
o LTE GERAN Fundamental.
o LTE Network Overview by ZTE/Huawei.
o WCDMA Planning and Dimensioning.
o WCDMA System Overview.
o GSM Network Planning and Optimization.
o GSM RAN Optimization.
o Ericsson BSS Parameter.
o Ericsson RANOP-Radio Network Optimization.
o Nokia Optimizer and Plane Editor.
o Nokia - Systra.
o CDMA 2000 - RF engineering, from Qualcomm.
o CDMA - Base Station Call Processing and Analysis.
o CDMA Network Operations, Lucent.
o Agilent drive test, from Agilent.
o Train The Trainer
Previous Job Profiles:
1) Worked at Ericsson India Pvt Ltd as a Senior RF Engineer from Sep
2007 to March 2009.
Responsible for RF Design and KPI Delivery for Bangalore Bharti Airtel
Ltd.
Responsible for Taking RNO (Radio Network Optimization) Training at
National Level as a part of Flexi Trainer Concepts.
2) Worked at Nokia India Pvt Ltd as a Senior RF Engineer from December
2005 to September 2007.
Responsible for RF Design and KPI Delivery for Kolkota Bharti Airtel
Ltd.
3) Worked at Reliance Infocomm Ltd as a RF Engineer from June 2002 to
December 2005.
Responsible for Leading the RF Project CDMA 2000 1X IP Based
Network.
PASSPORT DETAILS:
Republic Of India
Passport Number: A3368945
Date of Expiry : 29-01-2014
EDUCATION DETAILS:
Qualification : B.E in Electronics and Telecommunication.
University : Bharathidasan University, Trichy,
TamilNadu.
Completion : 2002 Pass out with 70% Aggregate.
Pursuing On-Line MBA (Distance Learning) in Telecom management.
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Languages : English, Hindi
Date of Birth : 05-04-1981
Marital Status : Single
I hereby declare that the above mentioned is true to the best of my
Knowledge.
Date: -
Place: - Savan
Kumar Prasad
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