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Ogungbo Hammed Babatunde

Radio Network Optimization/Performance Engineer

**, ******* ******, ***** ****** Owode Ikorodu road

Lagos, Nigeria.

Phone Number: +234**********, +234**********

Nationality: Nigerian

E-Mail: *******.******@*****.***

Skype Name: ogungbohammed

OBJECTIVE

A seasoned ICT/Telecommunication professional with sound years of experience in engineering services and technical delivery, currently in the market for career opportunity at a leading engineering organization and contribute to the company with the best of the key performing skills.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

More than 5 years’ experience in Radio Network Optimization including KPI statistics monitoring, evaluate performance of the radio access network to assure customer satisfaction, RNC/Cells parameter inconsistency checks and correction and resolving top cells problem.

Experience in 2G/3G/LTE KPI Parameter Optimization and features implementation with monitoring and optimization.

Responsible for Routine Audit for 2G/3G/LTE, Performance issues resolution and Benchmark Reporting of major optimization operation done.

Hand-on experience on ZTE and Huawei equipment with slight knowledge of Ericsson equipment.

Experience in Radio Network Optimization including KPI statistical Monitoring, resource capacity utilization check, board utilization check; Cell/RNC/eNB feature activation- RB parking, EFD, IAC, Layer paging, HSUPA 2ms, SRB over HSUPA, Automatic congestion Handler, etc and Load balancing between layers of multiple carriers, CSFB, ANR, DRX and other LTE advance features such as CA, Fast return, Modulation Schemes, Scheduling Algorithm optimization

Participated in solutions to resolve capacity constraint without building new site such as 6- sector solution, U900 and GU5MHZ

Customer complaint handler with dip analysis and resolution (VVIP and VIP) and Benchmark report analysis.

Drive test Analysis with strong understanding of Layer 3 messages and RF Optimization.

Good knowledge of Planning of Scrambling Code and Neighbor definition for Intra-frequency, Inter-RAT for better Performance of the Network.

Present weekly and quarterly KPI optimization meetings at customers end and ensure satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Radio Access Performance Engineer. 2016(Dec) – Till Date

Employer: MTN Telecommunication Nigeria Limited

Monitor and constantly evaluate the multi- vendor RAN performance standard, metrics and KPIs for 2G, 3G and LTE.

LTE eNB cells Resource Utilization ( PRB, CU, PDCCH, License and BBU/CPU load) Monitoring and optimization

Carry out network parameter audit on 2G, 3G and LTE

Features implementation post check and customer support for 3G/LTE

Provide a basis for performance monitoring, reporting and statistical analysis for 2G, 3G and LTE networks

Track and ensure resolution of identified network issues in the Radio Access Network within a contractual SLAs

Carry out Network audit to identify and correct parameter inconsistencies in the radio access network.

Evaluate the impact of changes/parameter optimization done in the radio access network

Analyze RAN KPIs and measurement that reflect customer experience

Ensure radio access network performance improvement within the MTNN network

Ensure the reduction of major accidents in the radio network

Keep track of all node performance – cells, nodeBs and RNCs level

Generate daily performance KPI report.

Attend weekly Radio Network optimization meeting to address pending issues and discuss present state of network and solutions or features to enhance performance.

Analyse RSRP,RSRQ and SINR to improve throughput

Generate NCC QoS monthly report

Tools Used: Huawei U2000, ZTE EMS (Netnumen), E// OSS and MAPs/MOS.

3G Radio Network Optimization Unit Team Lead/LTE Engineer. 2016(Feb) – 2016(Dec)

Employer: Lightning Networks PLC

Project: Etisalat Nigeria Managed Service (Lagos region)

Vendor: Huawei

Assign responsibilities to 3G radio network optimization engineers and ensure all are closed within a very short window.

Interface with customer on all 3G related correspondent in the region.

Recommends solutions and feature that brings good QoE/QoS to subscriber

Support drive test team on 3G related issues

Handle VVIP customer complaint to resolution within short period

Prepare business report showing the present state of the network and plan to

Prepare high level report for to top management

LTE eNB cells Resource Utilization ( PRB, CU, PDCCH, License and BBU/CPU load) Monitoring and optimization

Support 3G team in parameter optimization and board upgrade such as SPU/EGPU

Ensure network audit findings are implemented correctly

Daily LTE KPIs monitoring with analysis/recommendation

Basic and advanced features for performance enhancement (improving UL/DL scheduling)

LTE-Advanced features activation and performance optimization (Carrier Aggregation,) Continuous Network Performance Improvement (NPI) using latest features and switches for LTE (CQI Improvement features, PUCCH Irc, MIMO, CSFB,ANR, Fast return to 3G, Modulation Schemes, Scheduling Algorithm optimization etc)

PCI MOD3 and PCI Optimization

Throughput Parameter Optimization

DRX DL feature to save battery life, signalling storm and ue performing ANR implementation

Carrier Aggregation feature to maximise resources and enhance better user experience

ICIC feature implementation to improve cell edge use experience

3G/LTE Radio Network Optimization Engineer . 2015(Mar) – 2016(Jan)

Employer: Lightning Networks PLC

Project: Etisalat Nigeria Managed Service (Lagos Region)

Vendor: Huawei

Responsible for weekly RNO report preparation and Analysis of degradations in the report.

Responsible for the weekly presentation of High-level RNO KPI report to customer during meeting.

Day to Day activity for Monitoring and optimize Major KPI’s related to (Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility & Service Integrity).

Responsible for improving Radio Access KPI such as IRAT Handover, Soft Handover, CSSR, RRC Connection & RAB Setup Success rate.

Responsible for 3G/LTE KPIs/Performance issues resolution.

Carry out LTE parameter audit for inconsistencies check

Played active role in PCI Planning to avoid RS and SRS signal confusion due to PCI conflict among cells

Proficient in carrying out LTE Site planning and successfully delivered the cluster Drive test results for best RSRP and SINR.

Actively involved in LTE sites audit and optimizing the Area for better SINR and RSRP.

Optimising reselection parameters and Inter Freq and Inter RAT handovers and reselections and redirection thresholds.

Activation of LTE basic features such as scheduling, Intra- RAT mobility management and LTE-A features like CA.

LTE eNB cells Resource Utilization ( PRB, CU, PDCCH, License and BBU/CPU load) Monitoring and optimization

Responsible for Routine Audits and Benchmark Reporting of major operations.

Activation of features such as Enhanced Fast Dormancy (EFD), CE overbooking, HSDPA schedular pool, DC- HSPA, RB Parking, IAC, AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi Rate Wide Band, CQI Adjustment Based on Dynamic BLER Target, DC-HSDPA, HSUPA 2ms TTI, SRB over HSUPA, Layered Paging in Idle mode and Platinum user feature and preparation of Benchmark report.

Identification of Worst cell and carryout necessary optimization action to resolve using FMA & GENEXOMStar.

Collection of MR, PCHR, Performance data and configuration data for analysis of RRC, CS/PS RAB and Call Drop using NOST, FMA and OMStar.

Implementation of MML script after CR approval by the customer.

FACH and PCH optimization by adding second SCCPCH to resolve FACH congestion.

Supporting role out team in initial tuning of the new sites by PSC, neighbor, parameter, feature and swap feeder checks.

Customer complaint handling & IOS trace analysis using FMA/I-Manager M2000/OMStar.

Carry out parameter audit for inconsistency and resolve it.

Capacity expansion where needed as a result of high Utilization of resources. E.g. CE, power, expansion for highly utilized RNC by SPU Board addition, WBBP or UBBP board addition for Channel Element (CE) for ULCE Congested cells that license number has got to maximum.

Handle routine 3G neighbour audit and parameter consistency checks.

Responsible for resource capacity (such as CE, power and code) check, board (WBBP, UBBP) check.

Handle weekly audit of RTWP to determine high RTWP cells and analyse the problem either due to high traffic or due to external interference.

Identification of overshooting cells judge by TP value and controlling of their coverage respectively.

Responsible for power utilization check at least once in two weeks to determined cells with high utilization.

Responsible for the reduction of power congestion and TCP utilization by upgrading RRU from 30W to 40W or new site for Uplink power congestion after parameter adjustment does not resolve the congestion.

Responsible for hardware audit to determine faulty BBU and RRU and escalate for replacement or troubleshooting.

Tools Used: Huawei m2000, Huawei LMT, Huawei NOST, Huawei GENEX U-NET, Huawei GENEXOMstar, Huawei FMA, PRS, MOS5200, GENEXProbe, GENEXAssistant, TEMS Discovery, TEMS Investigations, MapInfo, Google Earth, NPO.

3G Radio Network Optimization Engineer . 2014(January) – 2015(March)

Employer: Lightning Networks PLC

Project: Etisalat Nigeria Managed Service (Lagos Region)

Vendor: Huawei

Responsible for weekly RNO report preparation and Analysis of degradations in the report.

Responsible for the weekly presentation of High-level RNO KPI report to customer during meeting.

Day to Day activity for Monitoring and optimize Major KPI’s related to (Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility & Service Integrity).

Responsible for improving Radio Access KPI such as IRAT Handover, Soft Handover, CSSR, RRC Connection & RAB Setup Success rate.

Responsible for 3G KPIs/Performance issues resolution.

Responsible for Routine Audits and Benchmark Reporting of major operations.

Activation of features such as Enhanced Fast Dormancy (EFD), CE overbooking, HSDPA schedular pool, DC- HSPA, RB Parking, IAC, AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi Rate Wide Band, CQI Adjustment Based on Dynamic BLER Target, DC-HSDPA, HSUPA 2ms TTI, SRB over HSUPA, Layered Paging in Idle mode and Platinum user feature and preparation of Benchmark report.

Identification of Worst cell and carryout necessary optimization action to resolve using FMA & GENEXOMStar.

Collection of MR, PCHR, Performance data and configuration data for analysis of RRC, CS/PS RAB and Call Drop using NOST, FMA and OMStar.

Implementation of MML script after CR approval by the customer.

FACH and PCH optimization by adding second SCCPCH to resolve FACH congestion.

Supporting role out team in initial tuning of the new sites by PSC, neighbor, parameter, feature and swap feeder checks.

Customer complaint handling & IOS trace analysis using FMA/I-Manager M2000/OMStar.

Carry out parameter audit for inconsistency across the network and resolve it.

Capacity expansion where needed as a result of high Utilization of resources. E.g. CE, power, expansion for highly utilized RNC by SPU Board addition, WBBP or UBBP board addition for Channel Element (CE) for ULCE Congested cells that license number has got to maximum.

Handle routine 3G neighbour audit and parameter consistency checks.

Responsible for resource capacity (such as CE, power and code) check, board (WBBP, UBBP) check.

Handle weekly audit of RTWP to determine high RTWP cells and analyse the problem either due to high traffic or due to external interference or parameter issue.

Identification of overshooting cells judge by TP value and controlling of their coverage respectively.

Responsible for power utilization check at least once in a weeks to determined cells with high utilization and carryout required actions.

Responsible for the reduction of power congestion and TCP utilization by upgrading RRU from Low to High or new site for Uplink power congestion after parameter adjustment does not resolve the congestion.

Responsible for hardware audit to determine faulty BBU and RRU and escalate for replacement or troubleshooting.

Tools Used: Huawei m2000, Huawei LMT, Huawei NOST, Huawei GENEX U-NET, Huawei GENEXOMstar, Huawei FMA, PRS, MOS5200, GENEXProbe, GENEXAssistant, TEMS Discovery, TEMS Investigations, MapInfo, Google Earth, NPO.

3G Radio Network Optimization Engineer (Team Lead). 2012(Sep) – 2013 (Dec)

Employer: Lightning Networks PLC

Project: Etisalat Nigeria Swap Project

Vendor: Huawei

Management of all related Drive test activities (such Cluster drive test, VVIP complaint, Benchmark test and RF optimization) in Lagos and Ogun state.

Keep up to date tracker of all optimization done and update engineering parameter table.

Analysis and report preparation of cluster Drive test logfiles before swap and after swap.

Cluster Pre & Post launch optimization with strong recommendations of Coverage & Quality issues, Call Drops and Throughput Analysis including Layer 3 Messages.

Responsible for Intra and Inter-RAT NBr cells optimisation after swap.

Responsible for parameter audit after swap to remove any inconsistencies.

Ensure that all license configurations such as CE license are correctly implemented.

Ensure that all power setting such as Max Transmit power both NodeB level and RNC level are configured correctly.

Responsible for monitoring sites after swap for optimum performance.

Identification of Worst cell after swap and carryout necessary optimization action to resolve issue using TEMS Discovery and Actix.

Supporting Drive Test Engineer on field during test and physical optimization.

Monitoring of resource capacity (CE, Power and Code) after swap of NodeB.

Responsible for the physical optimization of new site by adjusting Electrical Tilt and Mechanical Tilt.

Tools Used: Huawei m2000, Huawei LMT, Huawei FMA, TEMS Discovery, TEMS Investigations, MapInfo, Google Earth and Actix.

3G Radio Network Optimization Engineer (Team Lead). 2012(April) – 2012(August)

Employer: AnchorTelecoms Limited.

Project: Airtel Nigeria MS, MTN Rural Telephony and Swap project

Equipment: Huawei

Performed 3G physical optimization to improve RRC Setup Success Rate.

Responsible for the determination of overshooting cells using TP value and control their coverage to resolve high RRC failure times and decrease Call Drop Rate.

Responsible for the preparation of Benchmark report to show before and after performance

Capacity and Coverage dimensioning for 3G Network

RTWP audit to distinguish cells with high RTWP caused by high traffic and cells with high RTWP caused by external Interference.

Fault and Alarms management 3G alarms

Coordinate Drive Test engineers to carry out Single Site Verification with necessary on site physical optimization

Troubleshooting of missing neigbhor, bad radio coverage, overshooting cells, Blocked and Dropped Calls, Interference.

Inter System Mobility Management- SHO, IRAT Traffic Sharing for symmetrical coverage.

Carrying out periodic analysis of any inconsistencies in radio parameter settings.

Daily update of Engineering Parameter table.

Tools Used: Huawei m2000, TEMS Discovery, TEMS Investigations, MapInfo, Google Earth and

Actix.

3G Radio Network Optimization Engineer. 2012(February) – 2012(April)

Employer: AnchorTelecoms Limited.

Project: Globacom Modernisation project.

Equipment: Alcatel

Performed 3G physical optimization to improve CPICHRSCP and CPICHEcNo.

Responsible for the determination of overshooting cells and control of their coverage based on coverage radius.

Carried out both 2G and 3G Drive Test such as Single Site Verification, Handover test, Reselection Test and Cluster test.

Responsible for the preparation of Benchmark report to show before and after performance

Capacity and Coverage dimensioning for 3G Network

Responsible for the identification of high RTWP cells from Drive Test logfile using Layer 3 messages and escalating it for resolution.

Responsible for the creation of cluster boundary.

Handover Problem Identification.

Monitor SD cong and TCH cong.

Tools Used: NPO for monitoring, TEMS Discovery, TEMS Investigations, MapInfo, Google Earth and

Actix.

Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer. 2010(September) – 2011(April)

Employer: Laplace Technologies Limited

Project: Etisalat Nigeria Managed Service

Equipment: Huawei

Post Processing of log files.

Data collection for cluster and Single Site Verification.

Analysis of 3G/2G Drive Test log files and Problem Identification - Missing Neighbor, Handover Failure issues, Dropped Call and Blocked Call.

Correction of swap sectors on both 2G and 3G.

BTS Layout and Preliminary network designs for proposed sites.

Conduct RF Site Survey for new sites.

Performed Line of site (LOS) test for Microwave to determine if the azimuth proposed is free from obstruction such as high rise building.

Simulation of Line of Site for transmission using PathLoss.

Determine Antenna height, Diversity technique, antenna azimuth, Link availability and Link budget in accordance to client requirement and Terrain of the site location.

Performed Technical Site Survey test with report preparation.

Performed Final Site Survey test with report preparation.

Tools Used: TEMS Investigation, MapInfo, Actix, Google Earth and PathLoss software.

EDUCATION

University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria 2015(December)

Master of Information Technology Computer Science

Lagos State University (LASU), Nigeria 2011(September)

B. Eng (2nd Class Upper) Electronic and Computer Engineering

SKILLS

Ability to use Huawei monitoring tool imanager m2000.

Ability to use Huawei FMA tool for analysis.

Ability to use Huawei GenexOmstar for analysis of RRC SSR, CS/PS RAB SSR and Call drop

Ability to use Huawei Local Maintenance terminal LMT for

Ability to use Huawei PRS.

Ability to use GENEXProbe and Assistant for Log files Data collection and analysis.

Ability to use MOS5200 for high level report preparation.

Ability to use Huawei U-Net for PSC and neighbour planning.

Ability to use TEMS Investigation, TEMS Discovery, MapInfo and Google Earth.

Ability to use Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Good Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems.

Experience in Computer Software and troubleshooting.

Ability to use NPO for 2G monitoring.

TRAININGS

LTE eRAN8.1 Parameters, Basic Features And Algorithms Training, Abuja, Nigeria

Huawei UMTS Radio network planning and optimisation (Huawei), Lagos, Nigeria

Huawei Technologies Partner Training (ID-WANI20120116), Lagos, Nigeria.

GSM KPI accurate network optimization

UMTS KPI accurate network optimizationNetwork planning and optimization principles

GSM/WCDMA Introduction

UMTS High efficiency DT data analysis

GSM Radio network system (Laplace Technologies), Lagos, Nigeria.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT

Successful completions of RRU swap for 30 sectors to improve coverage and resolve DL cong.

The delivery of Etisalat 3G Radio network swap project from Alcatel to Huawei.

The successive completion of Huawei 3G MTNSWAP Cluster Project over 10 clusters.

Training of new staff in GSM RNO Knowledge.

Developed, mentored and motivated key project engineers GSM/WCDMA Introduction

The delivery of Huawei 3G MTN Rural Telephony Project over 40 sites in the Southerpart.

HOBBIES

Travelling, Reading, Playing football and Table Tennis.

CHARACTER REFERENCES

To be provided on Request

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