RF Consultant

Anurag Chugh

S/o Sh. Kavinder Chugh

Omantel, Mawalah office, Muscat to Nizwa road, Muscat, Oman.

Ph: 009**-******** (M), 0091 868-***-**** (M), 0091 999-***-**** (R) E Mail: ******.*****@*****.***

Career Summary

• 11 years of RF experience in the Telecommunication Industry.

• Excellent knowledge and experience of VOLTE, LTE, UMTS, CDMA, GSM, EDGE, GPRS & TETRA technologies,

cellular networks and related software and hardware infrastructure.

• Successfully reached challenging goals including the responsibility for budgeting, planning and CAPEX execution, and

have maintained direct relationship with technology providers (Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, etc).

• Expertise in the field of Radio Frequency, Design and Cell Capacity, and overall network quality focusing on excellence,

quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Excellent hands on experience on 3G & LTE RF planning, designing, optimization and O&M

• Excellent hands on experience on Ericsson, Alcatel Lucent, Siemens, Huawei and Motorola tools

• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.

• Excellent leadership and team building skills, ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Successfully worked as part of cohesive teams in projects, striving towards common goals.

Current Employer: OMANTEL (MUSCAT, OMAN)

Period: September 2010 – Present

Designation: Sr. Specialist Grade LTE/UMTS/GSM Network planning & optimization)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Successfully launch LTE TDD and LTE FDD in Omnatel for fixed broadband coverage and for mobile network.

• Prepare network plan as per the guidelines for LTE launch and pre / post optimization.

• Responsible for technical part of tender for Radio Network Planning & Optimization (Single RAN).

• Responsible for planning and designing the access networks (UMTS, GSM & LTE) and its performance.

• Responsible for planning the budget for the annual growth of the voice and data access networks according to

commercial needs.

• In charge of the management of the expansion projects and of the respective new base stations in order to satisfy quality

and coverage requirements

• Accountable for the identification of the actions needed to satisfy quality and coverage requirements.

• Responsible for annual Expansion Plan of the access network, representing capacity growth of all Oman and accordingly

plan for the next year budget for coverage and capacity sites along with the New Features requirement in the Network.

• Unification of the Radio Frequency, Capacity and Performance management, to improve synergies and efficiency of

Planning and performance of sites.

• Link budgeting and Capacity calculations for different services of LTE along with Neighbors planning, PRACH

Planning, X2 planning, PCI planning.

• Checking Frequency Scheduling and ICIC parameters and the influence of power boosting over RS signals

• Checking LTE User & Throughput congestion in the on Air sites and upgrading them as per the need.

• Checking and analyzing AMS (Active MIMO switching) triggered by SINR Threshold improving coverage and capacity.

• Calculation of throughput depending on modulation and number of retransmissions. Preamble planning using root

sequence index and cyclic shift, PCI planning according to PSS and SSS.

• Cell selection and reselection criteria. Inter RAT events B1, B2.

• Successfully Launch CSFB feature with Huawei & Ericsson.

• Checking X1 and S1 interfaces congestion for providing the proper IUB if required.

• Implemented SON feature in LTE to minimize the manual work.

• Analyses of requirement and support LTE activities by responding to RFI, RFQ and RFP, make the technical clarification

and BOQ.

• Successfully launch Omantel LTE commercial network in July 2012.

• Calculation of Global Scaling Factor for each City and generate Monte Carlo simulations for different Loads

• Execute Prediction studies for RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, throughputs, Coverage by Transmitters.

• Achieve and maintain the Radio Network Performance, as per the contracted KPIs (Accessibility, Retain ability, Mobility

& Service Integrity).

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, with excellent organizational, budgeting, planning and time management skills.

CAPEX & OPEX Budgeting, monitoring & controlling.

• Outstanding ability to plan and execute complex projects in close collaboration with senior management, venders and

customers.

• Co coordinating with the vendors for trial of LTE 4x4 VOLTE (VIOMS) and LTE Advanced to execute them in LTE

commercial network.

• Performs analysis and diagnosis of SON.

• Deploying a trial network and testing VOLTE and IMS performance on below:

• IMS registration and voice sessions

• Voice continuity and SRVCC

• IMS emergency session

• CS fallback and VOLTE messaging.

• Planning for VOLTE coverage and capacity requirements.

• Responsible for planning, designing and optimizing the Oman Mobile Wireless network in Oman.

• Conduct radio access network optimization (capacity, coverage, quality) by checking counters and stats parameters,

neighbor list optimization, Inter RAT parameters, checking channel elements, codes, IuB, and power congestion, R99

and HSDPA Throughput (tools : iM2000, UMTS LMT).

• Monitor, analyze and troubleshoot 3G/HSPA Radio Network Statistics.

• Monitoring and managing congestion (Power, Iub, CE, All2, Code, etc).

• Scrambling Code Planning

• Testing different parameter settings for CS and PS, to improve Network Performance.

• HSPA/R99 IP Offload Technical Support: Configuration, monitoring, evaluation and acceptance

• Optimizing Pilot pollution, high RTWP, Overshooting sites, missing neighbor relations, SHO success rate. Identifying

HW issues, Drop Calls and access issues.

• Changing CPICH settings for controlling the foot print. RxLev, QqualMin and IRAT settings in the network.

• Performed Paging channel optimization in order to improve the paging Success rate by the help of paging parameters

Paging cycle coefficient and Paging channel RNC repetition and CN time interval.

• Perform paging channels power settings of PCH, PICH, AICH according to the clutter needs in order to optimize

interference and paging load.

• Performed IRAT optimization on 3G border cells.

• Experience in reducing network wide drop calls, high interference levels, and poor network access percentages,

improving the IRAT Handover, Soft Handover, Location Update, Paging, CSSR, RRC Connection & RAB Establishment

Success rate.

• Analyze layer 3 messages for cause of drop calls, handovers, etc and do the necessary changes.

• Solving issues related to HS SCCH (success rate), HS DSCH (BLER), CQI, HS PDSCH codes for HSDPA Speed.

• Worked on latest Ericsson BTS 6XXX series, Nokia Flexi BTS and Huawei 39XX series. Previous

Previous Employer: Huawei, Muscat, Oman.

Period: May 2008 to Sep 2010.

Designation: Sr Engineer (UMTS RF Planning and optimization).

Responsibilities:

• Provided UMTS training and knowledge transfer to our client and Vendor.

• Responsible for performance measurements by running OSS audits and monitoring and reviewing KPIs to manage the

Operations and Maintenance of the network after launch. HSPA+ parameters optimization, keeping clear RF

environment observing CQI and STATS.

• DT measurements data collection, analysis and post processing in order to improve CPICH RSCP and Ec/No, due to

physical modifications (antenna’s azimuth, tilts, height), or parameters optimization. (Tools: Actix spotlight, Genex

Assistant, Atoll, UMTS LMT).

• Optimization using CHRs (call history records) and float busy hours queries, in tools like: Omstar WCDMA Kylinpro,

Nastar WCDMA.

• Identifying and solving problematic cells, using DT, statistics and traces. Perform and analyze traces on a regular basis.

• Drive tests data collection, post processing and analysis for KPIs reports generation.

• Recommendations of parameter sets for reselection and cell change based on comparison of scanner and UE

measurements to improve the performance of HSDPA.

• UMTS/HSDPA radio access network optimization (capacity, coverage, quality) by DT measurements data collection,

analysis and post processing, physical modifications (antenna’s azimuth, tilt, height), parameters optimization.

• Develop link budget and design criteria analysis using RND Tool of Huawei.

• Drive test files analysis to identify performance shortfalls and Root cause analysis of call failures.

• Performed Antenna Selection, Link Budget Analysis, Model Tuning and determined the Site Locations by conducting

Site Audits.

• Successfully completed planning, Engineering, rollout and performance improvement of the GSM and WCDMA (3G)

Network.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports of all activities including project milestone completion reports. Manage day to day

issues through regular interaction with the PM . Identify the scope of the project and set them into phases and cycles

based on the approval.

• Closely tracking the CQI reports, Trending alarms, T1 issues and improving QD/CQI metrics.

• Changing the parameters for Idle mode settings (S intra search, S inter search, power admin etc) for high power

utilization sites.

• Setup the Project in U NET and updated traffic files for loading.

• Performed Simulations and determined the probability of coverage.

• Performed Optimization using Actix & Genex Assistant tool.

• Performed Neighbor list planning and scrambling code planning.

• Prepared the Final RF Design Sheets and the final presentation for different loading scenarios.

• Performed Pre optimization activities like neighbor list planning in U NET 3G and cluster drive route preparation in

MapInfo.

• Call drop and call failure analysis.

Previous Employer: Vodafone Essar (Pvt.) Limited, Chandigarh.

Period: December 2006 – May 2008.

Designation: Engineer Network Operations (RF Planning and optimization).

Responsibilities:

• Radio Network Planning for Coverage and Capacity Sites and coverage prediction analysis on ASSET Planning Tool.

• Handing the team of 4 RF Engineers for optimization.

• Analysis of log files of TEMS Investigation & NEMO to find out Internal Interference in the Network, which involves

analysis of Rx quality, Rx Level etc, re planning of RF parameters in problematic areas accordingly.

• Involved in introduction of 1*1 SFH over an existing 1*3 SFH network

• Key involvement in the implementation of Motorola IOS cycles for frequency plan and optimization.

• Frequency planning, HSN and MAIO mgt of new sites.

• Regular analysis of Network performance reports (KPI) viz. Daily OMCR reports for monitoring the Key Statistics.

Analysis of carrier utilization reports for further carrier addition to meet the increasing traffic requirements.

• Defining and updating Neighbor lists for new and existing sites.

• Develop plan for new site to be integrated in the network based on coverage predictions and capacity requirements.

• Antenna system design.

• IBS Link Budget planning for Shopping Malls and 5 star hotels.

• Performing radio propagation modeling and prediction to determine cell site location, determining equipment and power

configurations, forecasting channel capacity requirements.

• Root Cause Analysis and implement changes in system to maintain RF parameters.

• Providing new Search Rings to improve poor coverage and poor quality areas on the basis of Customer complaints,

Sales feedback, competitor presence and Drive test analysis.

Previous Employer : RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, JAIPUR

Period: September 2005 – November 2006

Designation: Engineer CDMA (Network Operations & Planning)

Responsibilities:

• Performed site selection for proposed BTS sites.

• Solving problems related to Low CSSR, Call Drops, Handover Failure, RF Failure

• Organizing Drive Test, Data Analysis and Optimization of the Network (Drive Tool Agilent and Optimization Tool

Actix.)

• Optimization techniques (proper antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical

tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, neighbor list analysis, etc.) for optimal site/cluster

performance

• Knowledge of CDMA system features and BSS parameters for optimal network performance, Analyze network

performance reports and good understanding of KPIs

• Check INTERFERENCE using Spectrum Analyzer and CDMA link Master (CLM).

Previous Employer : ERICSSON INDIA LTD, CHANDIGARH & RAJASTHAN.

Organisation Employed by : NUTEK (I) PVT LTD, GURGAON

Period: May 2004 – August 2005.

Designation: RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer

Projects Worked on :

• Airtel – Himachal (June 2004 – October 2004.)

• BSNL Punjab & Himachal (October 2004 – April 2005.)

• BSNL RAJASTHAN (April 2005 – Dec 2005.)

Educational Background:

P.D.M College of Engg Bahadurgath (M.D. University, Rohtak)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, 2000 2004

Symbiosis Pune

Master in Information Technology Management, 2005 2007

Experience on Tools:

• ACTIX Analyzer.

• Genex Probe and Assistant.

• RND Tool.

• Optima, IVLP, Array wizard.

• LMT and M2000 for RNC commands.

• Agilent Drive Test kit, TEMS Investigation & NEMO for drive Test.

MCOM, Map Info 9.0, 10 & 11.

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• TEMS Cell planner.

• ASSET, U Net, NETACT and Atoll Planning Tool.

• Spectrum Analyzer

• Neighbor and frequency planning tool, AFP (Automatic frequency planning) Optimee.

• Genex Nastar & Net Evaluator for KPI monitoring.

• Good hands of experience in OSS systems and radio measurement/optimization tools

• Good knowledge of mobile networks and system architecture.

• Good knowledge of RAN functionality and OSS operation for GSM, UMTS and LTE systems as well as interworking

between technologies

• Knowledge & Understanding of Femto Technology.

• Good Data Base expertise, SQL and good hands on experience in OSS

Personal Details:

Marital Status: Married

Passport: Available and having Valid H1B.

Nationality: Indian.

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