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Introduction

RF Lead with **+ years of experience in GSM, LTE, VoLTE planning and optimization. My experience comprises of RF fields especially 2G, 3G, LTE, VoLTE Planning, IBS & FTTx. Various tool exposure Atoll, IB-wave, XCAP, XCAL etc. I have been involved in various radio planning and Optimization projects and training deliveries for APAC region with different Telecom. Operators and Vendors.

Job Summary

1. Working as VoLTE SME for Bharti Account in UP- East circle- Ericsson Global India Pvt. Ltd.

(since Oct. 2018 till date)

2. Working as Manager (NPO) for Reliance JIO (Mumbai circle) for end to end service delivery in 4G Network Planning, Design and Optimization. (Oct’15 to Till Date) 3. Worked with NOKIA India Pvt. Ltd. as Sr. RF Engineer for Training deliveries and Radio Planning & Optimization projects (LTE). (Dec’14 to Oct’15)

4. Worked with Ericsson India Ltd., Gurgaon, as Radio Network Consultant for Telenor/AIRCEL Account in Central Team (Gurgaon). (Feb’10 to Dec’14).

5. Worked with GTL (India) Ltd., Gurgaon, as RF Engineer for Maharashtra & Goa Circle on Airtel/Vodafone- NSN/AIRCEL-HUAWEI project. (Mar’09 to Jan’10).

6. Worked with HCL Infinet Ltd. as Network Engineer for ISP project (Bihar, Orissa and Jharkhand) on WiMAX project. (Jun’08 to Feb’09).

7. Worked with TelecomOne Pvt. Ltd. as Jr. R.F. Engineer for Reliance GSM project (Andhra Pradesh).

(Aug’07 to Mar’08).

Previous PROJECT & Responsibilities- Reliance JIO from Oct’15 to Oct.2018

• LTE, Volte network planning & optimization. RF performance testing, SCFT & CLOTE Optimization. LTE, VoLTE services commercial deployment by using different tools like ATOLL, MYCOM, LSMR, JCP, XCAL, XCAP, IB wave, Google earth etc.

• Managing a team of 23 to deliver End to End 4G (Macro, Indoor Small Cell, Outdoor Small Cell, FTTx & WI-FI network Design, Planning, Deployment, Optimization.

• Managing vendor team for daily activities like, equipment deployment, RF prediction Plot, SCFT, Drive Test, customer complaint, Backhaul issue etc.

• Accountable for implementation and management of telecom program with local team, including project tracking & progress reporting, logistics tracking, managing customer's expectations and meeting the required delivery schedules.

• Resource management initiatives for competency development and team building, team members' performance management (setting goals and targets).

PROJECTs & Responsibilities- Nokia from Dec. 2014 to Oct. 2015 1. Worked as Senior Trainer for LTE Planning and Optimization

• Successfully deliver trainings in all across Asia Pacific region for LTE Planning and Optimization (India, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangkok Jakarta etc.)

• Responsible for meeting LTE KPIs viz. Accessibility, Retainibility, Availability, Mobility, Integrity (LTE network KPI Monitoring & Analysis).

• Worst cell statistical analysis using KPI reports, Parameter dump, OSS tools.

• LTE network radio parameters audit & inconsistency removal.

• Preparing weekly optimization report and presenting to customer.

• Parameters-Features audit and discussion with customer CHITRANGAN KUMAR

RF Planning & Optimization (GSM, 3G, LTE, Volte)

12+ Years

+91-956*******

ac9nhb@r.postjobfree.com

India

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• Performing RCA for poor HOSR or DL/UL throughput issues. Providing justification for high call drops. PROJECTs & Responsibilities- Ericsson from Feb’2010 to Dec’2014 1. LTE Planning and Optimization

Organization : Ericsson Global India Pvt. Ltd

Client : P&G Mobiles

Duration : May -2014 to Aug 2014

• LTE dimensioning and Link budget using RNPT for LTE Networks

• Analyzing coverage holes, overshooting case and providing appropriate solutions.

• Analyze the current KPI’s & if required optimize to meet the thresholds.

• Search ring creation/Site Selection/Candidate Ranking.

• To run the path loss, simulation (Monte Carlo) & predictions using MENTUM Planet for the given cluster.

• Preparing customized KPI and stats report for performance analysis using ITK for identifying the worst offenders.

• LTE RAN Parameter Consistency checks & Parameter Audits

• Performing site configuration checks, Power settings, Antenna configurations, implemented PCI’s, PCI clashes, azimuth.

2. Vietnam Mobile (Vietnam), PNG Planning & Optimization Project (2G & 3G):-

• Radio Optimization of 2G & 3G sites to reduce congestion and drops, improving the IRAT Handover, Soft Handover, LU, Paging, CSSR, RRC Connection and RAB Establishment Success rate for all AMR, Video, Packet and HSPA calls.

• Analyze and troubleshoot of 3G KPI parameters like RRC/CS AMR/CS 64/PS/HSDPA Setup rate.

• Weekly and Monthly meetings with customer to address all planning and optimization issues/recommendations.

• Physical Tuning of radio parameters including frequency hopping parameters for the 2G & for 3G sites.

• IRAT Neighbor Optimization and inconsistency removal.

• Activities to enhance throughput and data rate for GPRS/EDGE by device addition, new feature introduction. 3. Vodafone Delhi/NCR Planning & Optimization Project (2G & 3G):-

• Optimizing 2G & 3G sites to reduce congestion and drops, improving the IRAT Handover, Soft Handover, LU, Paging, CSSR, RRC Connection and RAB Establishment Success rate for all AMR, Video, Packet and HSPA calls.

• Analyze and troubleshoot of 3G KPI parameters like RRC/CS AMR/CS 64/PS/HSDPA Setup rate.

• Analysis for Scrambling Code/Frequency planning (2G & 3G sites).

• Weekly and Monthly meetings with customer to address all planning and optimization issues/recommendations.

• Fine Tuning of radio parameters including frequency hopping parameters for the 2G & for 3G sites.

• IRAT Neighbor Optimization and inconsistency removal. 4. Telenor/AIRCEL Project (MVMS-2G/3G-NPI): -

• Worked with Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd. on Uninor 2G projects/Aircel 3G Projects as Radio Network Consultant

(Managed Services) to monitor/optimize daily Voice & Data KPI of 7 +3 circles which are on different vendor platforms (Ericsson/Nokia & Huawei).

• Monitoring and improvement of KPI's like network Quality of Service (QoS), TCH Drop Rate, SDCCH Drop Rate, TCH Blocking, SDCCH Blocking, Handover Success Rate, TCH Assignment Success Rate, CSSR;(using OSS tool (NCS/MRR/FOX & WMRR/WNCS) and STS counters).

• Weekly presentation of Network Snapshot & holding meeting with Customer in order to meet their requirements.

• Dimensioning Node resources (BSC/TRC utili.) in order to meet their utilization threshold.

• Leading a Team of TRAI report/Coverage Prediction Plot submission to Customer end.

• New Radio Features (2G/3G & LTE) introduction and implement in live network. PROJECTs & Responsibilities- GTL & ADACEL India Pvt. Ltd. 1. RF Engineer: - TATA DOCOMO, Reliance GSM Project, Vodafone, Airtel (M&G-India NSN Project)

• Lead a Team of 6 members for drive test; prepare plans for clusters and single site drive test, preparation/submission of reports using GENEX Pro as post optimization tool.

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• SCFT of live sites (end to end), physical optimization and daily KPI monitoring.

• Identification of poor signal areas on the basis of Drive Test report and customer feedback and proposing necessary down tilts and antenna azimuth changes.

• Frequency retuning, physical optimization, customer complaint resolution) after commercial launch of network to ensure healthy RF environment /part of Mini BCCH planning (SCEMA) in Pune circle.

• Analysis using Nokia’s Cell doctor reports, BSC Parameters and Drive Test Log Files. UL/DL interference & Link balance report.

Previous PROJECTs & Responsibilities- HCL India Pvt. Ltd. 1. HCL-INFINET (WI-MAX Data Connectivity using Radio link) FOR BIHAR, ORISSA AND JHARKHAND

• Perform Survey and Hot spotting for Business potential Areas (Industrial, Commercial Areas etc. used tool Google earth and MapInfo). Nominal planning for Radio Frequency Link PoPs.

• Installation and commissioning of BSR (Base Station Radio) PMP-2.4 & Sectorial Antenna at base.

• Configuration of different ISP radio Modems like V.35, G.703, Routers (2600 & 3600 series) and Switches/Routers.

Soft Skills

• A good communicator and self-driven.

• Team building and team leadership qualities

• Good negotiation and presentation skills

• Good level exposure with MS - office tools

• Flexibility and adaptability – willing to travel Tool- Radio Planning and Optimization

Academics

Degree / Diploma/Certification University / Institute 10th (Adv. Math) B.S.E.B State Board-1998

10+2 (PCM) B.I.E.C. State Board-2000

B. TECH (Electronics & Telecomm.) I.E.T.E. (New Delhi)-2007 Personal Details

Date of Birth : 10-2-1983

Marital status : Married

Linguistic Proficiency : English, Hindi.

CTC : As per Industry Norm

Passport : Available

Preferred Location : Delhi-NCR

DECLARATION:

I confirm that the information provided by me is true to the best of my knowledge. CHITRANGAN KUMAR

RADIO NETWORK DESIGN TOOLS

ATOLL, TEMS, MCP, OPTIMI, GENEX Probe, Atoll, XCAL, XCAP, Net-velocity, IB-Wave Planner, MAPINFO, MCOM, NETACT, M2000, Gladiator, Site Master.

SYSTEM Samsung, NSN, Ericsson, HUAWEI

OFFICE TOOL MS-OFFICE (MS Excel, Word, Power Point. etc.)

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