Radio optimization, Layer 3 DT analysis, Project management.

YYuulliiyyaann RRuusseevv

************@*****.*** 004*-****-*** 216 8 St.Josephs Vale, SE3 0XF, Blackheath, London PERSONAL STATEMENT

I have 10+ years experience in IT/Telecoms field.The diversity of my professional experience gathered so far greatly influenced my development in various ways. I was given the opportunity to gain and expand my knowledge and abilities in many areas. During my experience in IT/Telecom field I managed to develop my proactively and predictive thinking with regards to identifying potential risks, proposing mitigation actions, considering potential complex scenarios. Being initiative, flexible, creative and original I always find the best solution of a problem even in the most time-pressing situation. Able to work well on own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Very customer oriented,even under significant pressure, possesses a strong ability to perform effectively.

My knowledge, skills and abilities together with my strong motivation to work will support and benefit company’s performance requirements.

Vendors: NSN,Ericsson,Motorola

Specialities : GSM,3G, WCDMA, RF, KPI, Optimisation, Performance, Capacity Planing, Decom/Integration, DT analyses

Tools: Greenplum Business Object, Metricell, Actix Analyzer, Mapinfo,Nokia Nemo Outdoor/Indoor and TEMS Discovery/Investigation, Nemo Windcatcher ANRITSU, Atol CERTIFICATES

PRINCE2® Practitioner certificate in Project Management BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT License 00303886 PRINCE2® Foundation certificate in Project Management BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT License 00303886 CompTia A +

CompTIA License COMP001020071207

MS Office Advanced User

Microsoft

EMPLOYMENT

2G/3G/4G RAN Optimisation and Performance Engineer - Consultant Telefonica (O2)

July 2015 – Present – London, United Kingdom

ACHIEVEMENTS:

2G/3G/4G Performance monitoring on the live Telefonica (O2) network for London region

Investigate, optimise national KPI performance and provide clear improvement plans

Design Performance & Capacity Improvement Solutions

Drive Test Analyses/Layer 3 messages investigation and optimisation changes proposals.

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

Analysis of neighbour relations and implementation of corrections.

Customer problem investigation.

Troubleshoot system problems such as Pilot pollution, drop calls, dropped connections, handoff failures and interference issues.

Perform root-cause analysis of RF issues to meet target KPIs.

Recommend parameter changes to improve performance and prepare status reports.

Network elements monitoring, analysis, fine tuning, optimization and troubleshooting. Experienced 3G RAN Optimisation and Performance Engineer Ericsson

September 2012 – July 2015 – Guildford, United Kingdom ACHIEVEMENTS:

High Level LTE Performance related issues on the live MBNL Network( 3UK and EE )

Leading feature trials and deployment activities and optimisation Participation and successfully completion as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) member of team with specialist knowledge for Ericsson Outsource/ Offshore project.

Knowledge Transfer (KT); Mentoring; Transformation process;

Part of Central RAN performance/optimisation team - User Experience Performance Stream for MBNL MORAN (Consolidated) Network Performance and User Experience Improvement and High Level Analysis

Deliver 3G RAN and QoS levels against the Market Requirement Specification measured against weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI’s and SLA’s.

Drive measures that reflect the customer experience and report accordingly on weekly basis. Taking action, driving and implementing improvements to Quality of Service, based on performance versus target.

Assist in/Define the network KPI's based on strategy

Investigate, optimise national KPI performance and provide clear improvement plans

Help in or Develop and trial parameter/feature, optimisation solutions to achieve the best possible service from a customer perspective with minimum disruption

Design Performance & Capacity Improvement Solutions RAN Optimisation Engineer

Cosmo Bulgaria Mobile - (Telenor)

June 2007 – August 2012

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Successfully completed QoS improvement plan activities for achieving best possible CSSR and DCR KPI with minimum impact to the customers. Managing team of riggers.

Responsible for the radio support-optimisation of the cellular network

Conduct measurement of network performance

Undertake relevant actions for troubleshooting and tuning of radio parameters and cells configuration in order to achieve optimal network performance

Monitoring, Maintaining and Improving 2G and 3G RAN KPI, concerning UTRAN accessibility, availability, retainability

Prepare network statistics, analysis and reports for the results on regular basis

Support the radio optimisation process in terms of field measurement surveys, base station design verification and whenever relevant propose & take corrective actions

Perform extensive field measurement surveys to identify coverage and quality problem areas

Analyzing overall RAN behavior in the assigned region

Parameter Adjustment, Neighbor and frequency tuning

Performing site survey for configuration adjustment as a part of optimization activities

Radio Network Features evaluation and Tuning

Audit 3G to 2G, 3G to 3G and 2G and 3G neighbour relationship Radio Support Engineer-Installer, Rigger

Cosmo Bulgaria Mobile - (Telenor)

June 2006 – June 2007

• Integration of radio base station, field engineering including installation and validation of antenna configuration, RF cabling, feeder cabling and GSM radio equipment

• Perform radio base station configuration adjustments Participate in the process of network performance enhancement

• Conduct measurement of network performance

• Perform radio measurement analysis – Drive Test measurements

• Support the radio optimisation process in terms of field measurement surveys, base station design verification and whenever relevant propose & take corrective actions

• Validate and correct antennas installation, make changes in the process of network optimisation

• Perform feeder and antenna test measurements and report the results

• Perform extensive field measurement surveys to identify coverage and quality problem areas

• Performing site survey for configuration adjustment as a part of optimization activities NOC Technician - internship program

Bulgarian Telecommunication Company

May 2005 – August 2005

Network operational center support

USA Student Internship program

May 2004 – November 2004

Washington DC, Pennsylvania

Trainings & courses

NSN, Motorola, Huawei and Ericsson

LTE/SAE System Overview

LTE Air Interface

LTE L14 Radio Network Functionality

WCDMA RAN W14 Protocols and

procedures

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

Technology Overview

UMTS Initial Tuning and Radio

Optimisation

GSM Radio Optimization and UM

Signalling

GSM RAN Signalling

GSM Advanced System

Nokia Nemo Outdoor/Indoor and TEMS

drive test Equipment

ANRITSU

Remedy

Empirix

IPD

EDUCATION

Master Degree

Information Security July 2009

Master’s Degree in Information Security

Bachelor Degree

Telecommunications Technologies July 2005

Bachelor Degree, Engineer in Telecommunications

Technical School of

Electronics and

Electrical

Bulgaria

Grades

A Level equivalent, Technician in Telecommunications PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality British / Bulgarian

Driving license UK Full

Languages Bulgarian, English

References can be provided by request, alternatively please refer to my LinkedIn profile - Yuliyan Rusev - Linkedin

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