Engineer Data
Resume:
Abuobeida Mohamed
SUMMARY
• Extensive knowledge of CDMA, CDMA2000, Motorola EVDO KPI, GSM, UMTS Network Architecture,
Interface and Protocols
• Drive Testing of Cellular Communication Systems and Collection of CW Data using Agilent Nitro, QXDM and
Invex 3G
• Digital Mapping Concepts using Geographical Information System (GIS) MapInfo, MS Streets and Trips, and
DeLorme Street Atlas
• Post-processing of CW Data using Ldat, Xceed Technologies Wind Catcher and Actix Analyzer
• Prediction assessment of requisite geographical area using Planet EV and improving radio network design quality
using Mentum Planet.
• CDMA2000, Motorola EVDO, GSM, WCDMA Network Optimization Concepts, Radio Network Performance
Analysis
• Expert with MS Excel, MS Access and other Database management software and tools
• Diversified experience in fields of RF/Telecommunications, VLSI and Instrumentation Engineering
• Result oriented with strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Strong teamwork and time management skills, self-studying capability and rapid acclimatization to new working
surroundings
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
• Telecommunications Tools: MapInfo, MS Streets and Trips, DeLorme Street Atlas, Invex 3G, Xceed
Technologies Wind catcher, Ldat, Actix Analyzer, Marconi Planet EV, Mentum Planet, Agilent Nitro, ProComm
Plus Flexent Tool (OMP)
• Platform/OS: Sun Solaris, Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/ W7, MS-DOS, Unix
• Office Tools: MS Office (Extremely proficient at MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sultanate of Oman – Cultural Attaché, Vienna, VA 08/2011 – 05/2014
IT CONSULTANT
• Responsible for the configuration and installation of all software related in the Network.
• Monitoring Network performance, protecting network data, management and optimization.
• Configured the complex network components such as Printing, Remote Booting, Remote Access Services (RAS),
Auditing, replicating under heterogeneous environments.
• Designed and implemented Remote Access using the Citrix Server
• Designed and implemented a software program to monitor all students’ activities such as students’ placements,
financial obligations, and progress in different U.S. universities.
• Established a new concept for storing and archiving data onto Optical disks by means of scanning.
ADEX – ALCATEL LUCENT, Herndon, VA 07/2012 – 11/2013
RF-Engineer
• RF optimization and system performed engineering for a CDMA/EVDO and upcoming LTE networks.
• Investigated and resolved customer complaints regarding service.
• Configured systems and added new equipment to the network.
• Turned on integrated and optimized new cell sites.
• Interfaced with all levels of management and collaborated with other groups.
• Pre-launched and post-launch optimization activities, including troubleshooting live issues, KPI
monitored, report generation, gold standard audit, and neighbor list added/deleted.
• Built reports in Wind Catcher for other Engineers to utilize in providing reports to customer.
• Evaluated level 3 messaging in UMTS and LTE signaling as part of optimization process
• Worked as part of a team to evaluate optimization best practices and selecting the best deployment
scenarios using Mentum Planet.
Ericsson Node B Integration Engineer ARC Partner Inc Mclean, Virginia 01/2011-06/ 2011
• Performed Ericsson UMTS/GSM infrastructure RAN/Node B in large scale of integration and testing.
• Integrated Node B to RNC updated Firmware and downloading Software with the use of RBS EM, Cesar
FTP on Ericsson 3106, 3206, 3018.
• Worked on Architecture of UMTS Networks, Node B HW Introduction, RBS EM Operation, Node B
Operation, Node B Commissioning procedures.
• Understand Protocol analysis and call flow/traces messaging on UMTS software stack RRC, NBAP,
RANAP, ALCAP and RNSAP. I also understand ATM signaling links aal2/aal5 integration.
• High competence on troubleshooting Node B faults related to both H/W & S/W and strong good
knowledge and experience on Signaling, WCDMA P7 protocols and procedures . Demonstrates high proficiency
- and is able to assist others in resolving complex &/or chronic problems in the 3G Network.
• Good knowledge of handling statistics and experience on troubleshoot. Add/Expand IuB links for existing
Ericsson Node B equipment in the 3G network.
TEK SYSTEMS, RESTON, VA 03/2010 –09/2010
DATA COLLECTOR
• Created driving routes for data collection using MS streets and trips
• Conducted signals survey using QXDM software
• Collected driving data for CDMA using Motorola test phones and EVDO
ADEX – ALCATEL LUCENT, Herndon, VA 08/2009 – 01/2010
DATA COLLECTOR/ RF-Engineer
• Created driving routes for data collection using MS streets and trips
• Conducted signals survey using QXDM software
• Collected driving data for CDMA and Moto EVDO
• Analyzed collected data using the LDat software tool
Metro PCS, Ft Lauderdale/Miami, FL 06/2007 –
08/2009
RF Engineer I
• Surveying the system performance of the existing network using current data as part of the pre-optimization
process
• Creating drive routes using MapInfo, MS Streets and Trips and DeLorme Street Atlas through analysis of existing
topography, cell site distribution and pertinent parameters
• Collecting drive data for CDMA2000 1XRTT using Sanyo test phones for short and long calls using Invex3G
workspace
• PN scanning as well as GPS tracking using Grayson Wireless Measurement Platform connected using an Ethernet
cable
• Running a prediction using Planet EV for the 1XRTT CW data to find probable drive-test areas for Motorola
EVDO data collection
• Collecting EVDO CW data using Novatel Merlin V620 PCMCIA card as dial-up connection with Holux GM210
GPS Receiver in Invex3G workspace
• Using the Agilent E6450C Receiver in conjunction with the E6473 software for searching for the best active set,
dominant pns, Ec/Io of the active as well as candidate and neighbor list on EVDO channel
• Performing in-field measurements, analyzing and providing reports of handoff problems, interference, dropped
calls, traffic and setup issues
• Single site and Cluster drive testing, importing the drive test data and co-coordinating network issues with the
field technician and the switch
• Assisting RF engineers with interpreting RF parameters like Ec/Io, amount of soft handoff, pilot pollution, and
poor coverage areas, and troubleshooting network problems using Post-processing tools – Wind Catcher and Actix
Analyzer
• Creating and studying the Call Statistics Report using MS Excel and analyzing various parameters such as uplink
and downlink throughput, dropped call and blocked call percentage
• Updating the Sprint Cell Site Database System Falcon for the Motorola EVDO and 1XRTT channels
• Using current CACP sessions to evaluate and update the neighbor list information in the existing database
AVION SYSTEMS, ATLANTA, GA 10/2005 – 03/2007
DATA COLLECTOR
• Created driving routes for data collection using MS streets and trips
• Conducted signals survey using QXDM software
• Collected driving data for CDMA using Motorola test phones for short and long calls as well as Motorola EVDO
KPI
TLB, WASHINGTON, DC 06/2003 – 07/2005
IT DIRECTOR – WASA PROJECT
• Designed the LAN and build the network for the company
• Managed the network environment and the project’s server
• Provided a day to day full systems support
• Configured and managed all project software’s
POWER BAND, WASHINGTON, DC 05/2001 – 06/2003
NETWORK ENGINEER -- ACCENTURE PROJECT
• Provided full technical support for more than 250 users
• Participated in the migration project from Windows NT to windows 2000 professional
• Installed and supported software (Office 2K, Netswicher, and VB6.0) and operating systems (Windows NT and
Windows 2000)
• Installed and supported hardware (Dell computers, Toshiba notebooks, HP printers, and ISDN and T1
connections)
• Configured and managed CISCO routers
EDUCATION
Keller Graduate – DeVry University
• Master of Network & Communications with Wireless and Project Management Concentrations
University of Khartoum
• B.S. Chemical Engineering
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