Engineer Electrical

Bruk Shemeles

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Herndon, VA 20171

Home *** – 235 – 5254

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Objective:

A dedicated, hardworking, result and achievement oriented Electrical Engineer with a strong technical and analytical background currently seeking a challenging engineering career opportunity. Detailed oriented and customer focused with an emphasis on quality. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and work well individually as well as in a team environment with exceptional problem-solving skills. United States Citizen.

Expert:

BO, Optima, MapInfo, ATOLL, Macros, Excel, Lookup Tables, XCAL, XCAP, Nemo, TEMS Investigation, Agilent, Winds, Street Atlas Mapping, Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, COPS, Actix Analyzer and Spotlight, Moshell, Microsoft office Applications, TEMS Investigation (Data Collection and Route Analysis), MapInfo, Google Earth.

Skills:

• Programming Languages: C++, MatLab, Assembly Language, HTML, and UNIX.

• Software: MS Office, Excel, VHDL, MatLab, LabView, Pspice, Explorer, Netscape, Google Earth and Adobe.

• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh.

• Equipment: Spectrum Analyzer, Power Amplifier, Duplexer, Oscilloscope, Function generator, Power Supply, Bare-board, RLC meter, Digital Multimeter.

TeleWorld Solutions, Chantilly, VA June 2018 – Present

Role: RF Engineer & DT Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Preform LTE/VoLTE network optimization and drive test analysis activities for tests LATP/PSAP/LAM/ATP

• Monitor and track project’s progress and handle any issues that arise

• Provide the necessary XCAL troubleshooting for DT to complete RF ATP

• Ensure DT has a correct Azimuths/CIQ information

• Coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information

• Develop Daily Drive Team Production Forecast/Plan based on inputs received from Regional RF Lead.

Amdocs Network Solutions, Herndon, VA Nov 2010 – Feb 2017

Role: RF Engineer Pre-Launch & Post-Launch Optimization

Responsibilities:

• Diversified Network RF Engineer with over 5 years of experience in Telecom field

• Performing Drive Coordination, Drive Route processing, SSV/Cluster definition processing based on ATOLL Coverage Analysis and Site location, Scheduling and Customer Interaction

• Daily Tracker Maintenance, Pre-Checks, Alarm Reports and site issues escalation to the customer on daily basis

• Attending construction, 1C/2C NSB calls, Carrier Adds, Report verification and follow up with the customer

• Scheduling and Validation of LTE SSD, SSV and Cluster Drives

• Tuned newly integrated sites/individual site shakedown to meet accepted RSRP, RSRQ, CINR, and Throughput values

• Performing LTE SSV and Cluster KPI Analysis using Actix ANNOVA on regular basis and presenting to the customer

• Performing successful Launch and Exit Criterion, processing Launch MOP’S, Parameter Checks to align Gold Standards before Launch

• Processing Hourly KPI’s at Site, Sector Level, Cluster Level after the Launch

• Verifying Accessibility and Retainability issues after the Launch

• Performing initial Parameter Audits to meet AT&T Gold Standards and provide recommendations accordingly

• Achieving AT&T national Post launch KPIs including CS & PS Accessibility, Retainability, Load sharing and inter frequency and IRAT Handover related KPIs for SSV/Cluster within designated time frame

• Recommendations for top offenders on daily basis for through different stages of analysis such as LM Parameters, PRACH analysis, HO SR analysis and IRAT Analysis

• Troubleshooting RSSI, VSWR, PCI Collision, and Interference issues

• Performed cluster tuning by ensuring areas of poor RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, and throughputs are optimized

• Achieving KPIs including Optimum Load sharing for CS and PS traffic between F1 and F2 and F3 layers by proper Parameter tuning

• Recommendation of Physical Optimization changes to achieve KPI thresholds.

• Parameter recommendation for achieving proper traffic distribution between UMTS Layers and GSM network

• Neighbor optimization for Intra Frequency, Inter frequency and IRAT handover

• SIB 19 Optimization, SIB 6 Optimization for successful PS, IRAT, and CSFB Calls

• Load Balancing, Parameter Tuning, Admission Control, VSWR, RSSI Audit per Branch

Role: Lead & Coordinate (Walk & Drive Test Engineers):

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support all Drive Test Engineers when they are having issues on the field.

• Hands-on experience on UMTS & LTE RF Testing using TEMS, Nemo, & Agilent.

• Analyze Drives Tests Data in order to make recommendation to improve KPIs of CS and HSPA services and correct problems like interference, neighboring, cross feeders, weak coverage, cross cell coverage, pilot pollution using ACTIX.

• Azimuth Verification and IRAT handover optimization, single cell coverage analysis, swap sector and SC consistency check, access failure and drop call analysis, handover Issues

• Performed extensive mobility and stationary LTE tests (UL/DL) using TEMS/Nemo Software connecting with Samsung Phones, Sierra Wireless Cards and PCTel Scanner.

• Verifying cell sites physically for sector and cable swap, orientation, tilt of antennas.

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to the software on the drive.

• Solid understanding of LTE Network Architecture, LTE Air Interface, LTE Handover

• Troubleshoot the equipment used in data collecting like Wireless Cards, Laptops, Scanners, Antennas, GPS and Inverters etc. Also troubleshoot and assisted other drive teams when needed.

• Worked closely with other Senior RF Engineers.

• Observed Layer 3 messages and reported anomalies during attach, detach, re-selection, handover

• Troubleshoot the LTE test equipment when necessary and assisted the team members for any technical failures.

• Identified product specific problems and helped in the analysis, reproduction, and testing of solutions.

• Software testing experience of applications and functionalities of mobile handsets.

• Experience with testing user interfaces on GSM & UMTS mobile devices.

• Collecting and analyzing field drive test data and post processing.

• Made recommendations to improve KPI, coverage and dropped call rate.

• Troubleshoot the LTE test equipment when necessary

• Assisted the team members for any technical failures or Kit issues

MOBILITY, Detroit, MI & Farmers Branch, TX June 2008 – Dec. 2009

Role: Handset (Device) Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform mobile interoperability test on the AT&T device certification process. • Insure that suppliers comply with the AT&T Device Technical Acceptance process throughout the Technical Approval cycle.

• Review, enforce the following requirement and process documents as part of the AT&T certification process: 10776 and 13340

• Provide technical approval for Modules, smartphones, data modems, and M2M modules for 3G/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE.

• Execute test plans for all devices undergoing certification or maintenance.

• Extensive network test and debug of network selection, call processing, messaging, tethering/high speed data performance (TCP, UDP, PING), streaming music/video, browsers and MMS/IMS video conferencing.

• Products include Google Android, RIM Blackberry, Apple iPhone, Prepaid, Netbooks, Data Modems, 2-Way GPS, M2M

• FTP Download & Upload Throughput test using DataPro.

• E911 Test

• NSET and FOTA Testing

• Upgrade Devices with New Software

Mobile Comm. Professionals Inc. Dallas, TX March 2007 – June 2008

Role: Associate RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

Client: T-Mobile, AT&T

• Design Drive Routes for the sites at the optimization level using MapInfo Professional according to the client requirements

• Performed Dual Scanning for Voice and Data calls for Drive Test Data Collection using TEMS & Agilent

• Analyzing the metrics of the Voice and HSPA for troubleshooting the problems at the Cell Site by interacting with the Client

• Optimizing to improve the HSPA throughput

• Making PSAP test calls for at the cell site

• Analyzing problems and troubleshooting the Testing Equipment (Tools).

• Performed Sector tests, IFHO’S, Stationary and Event tests

• Performing Go n Go and Walk tests for AT&T to ensure Coverage in the peak areas during busy hours

• Trained New Drive Test Teams for T-Mobile and AT&T on the basics of evolution of WCDMA to the necessity for 3G Networks and also ensured the importance aspect of Drive Testing

• RF Planning and Processes Optimization for GSM/UMTS

Kingsley Tools, Garland, TX Aug 2006 to Dec. 2006

Role: Quality Control Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Performed physical inspecting, testing, and measuring the tools at different stages of the production to meet a blueprint and exceed customer requirements. • Established & executed internal Product Reliability Test, in one quarter saving the department over $50K.

• Gained teamwork valuable experience while working with other designers and engineers on various tasks.

Education:

The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), Richardson, Texas Aug 2006

Major: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, Texas May 2003

Major: Associate Degree in Science

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