FAISAL RASHID
***** *** ****** *****, ***** Unit 21, San Diego. CA-92130
Phone # 858-***-****
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering CGPA - 3.25/4
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology. Islamabad,
Pakistan.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS 4.6
Years
. 4.6. Years of Cellular RF GSM, CDMA M2000 EVDO, WiMax.
. Have Sufficient 2G,3G & WiMax RF experience
. Understanding of Project Life Cycle/ Processes and development
methodologies
. Understands and evolving technical requirements of
telecommunication industry standards.
. Ability to works well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
. Personal focus on continuous improvement and innovation
. Use Computer-Related Radio / Network Planning Tools
NETKOM Technologies (Leading Telecom Consultant)
March 2009 to Oct 2013
Islamabad, Pakistan
CDMA M2000 EVDO Project
. Worked as Team lead on PTCL/ ZTE, HUAWEI CDMA2000 1xEVDO REV-A &
REV-B Projects.
. Analysis of various Field issues by performing drive tests in the
particular area. Conducting Site verification tests, Coverage
tests, Fixed Point, Mobile Throughput Test etc.
. Analyzing log files and forwarding recommendations to the
customer.
. Fine-tuned parameters related to Dropped Rate, soft/softer Handoff
and downlink/Uplink data throughput.
. Analysis of log files data to find Missing neighbors, swapped
feeders and Call events.
. Throughput Test of CDMA/EV-DO Devices and Modules at various
Channel Conditions
. Pilot pollution analysis and electrical/mechanical tilt
recommendations for overshooting cells.
. Traffic statistic and KPI's monitoring to check overall network
performance and give needful suggestion to improve coverage and
Capacity.
. Setup IMSI and Cell Traces on OMC for uplink/downlink analysis of
drive data.
. Made Acceptance test document for Acceptance of the project for
the customer.
. Interact with the handset vendors, convey technical/non-technical
requirements, and inform them the bugs or issues found during the
process of testing and validation.
. Providing technical assistance to the team conducting drive test.
Ufone-Huawei GSM NPM Project
. Good hands on experience of Huawei NOC tools like I Manager M2000,
Web LMT BSC6900, BSC 6000, CME, PRS, PCU Tool kit, etc.
. Working in Ufone OMCR on Huawei BTS (3012, 3012AE & 3900A, 3900)
and BSC (6900).
. Responsible for the initial tuning and optimization of old as well
as new Roll out sites like to verify RF and Neighbors Plan,
confirm the configuration EDGE/GPRS, LAC BCCH & Hopping
frequencies MAIO, HSN etc.
. Conduct the Drive test and responsible to provide assistance to
the field team from OMCR for example lock/unlock TRX's, Adjust
static power, deal with Handover and interference issues.
. Troubleshoot CS, PS services and implement the RF optimization
plan to improve the accessibility and retainbility for voice and
Packet services.
. Responsible to obtain statistics on daily basis from I Manager
M2000 and from Naster (word report) Analyze the KPI's, EDGE/GPRS
Stats for RF Optimization.
. Configuration of the cells, EDGE/GPRS on MML.
. Following up of escalated faults in the network.
. Coordination with BSS department during the cutover, LAC
Splitting, expansions of the BSc.
Augure/Huawei WIMAX Project
. Managing the Drive Test and Optimization Activities for Augure
WiMax sites.
. Drive Test for pre-launch optimization 802.16e WiMAX sites using
XCAL-X Tool.
. Conducting Site verification Tests, Coverage tests, Fixed Point
Throughput Tests, Mobile Throughput Test etc
. Drive Test for on air sites Diagnosing quality issues.
. Optimization for coverage, CINR, Throughput, sector swapping,
overshooting, Tx power, Handover, connectivity issues.
. Maintenance and configuration of Huawei and zyxel CPE's use for
coverage test.
. Complete usage of GCT CPE use for coverage and throughput tests.
. Making DT Reports for WiMAX sites using Google Earth and XCAP-X
Tools.
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