Usman Arshad

Phone Number: +276********

Email: acp043@r.postjobfree.com

USA Visa Status: Valid H1b

Profile:

* ***** ** ********** ** 2G/3G/LTE RF Planning & Optimization engineer,

with multi-venders Huawei, NSN & ZTE on different projects with Hands on

tools like, NetAct, Huawei Nastar, M2000, PRS, Asset, Atoll, Actix, Nemo

Analyzer, MapInfo, TEMS, Nokia Plan Editor, RANOPT and Technically

proficient in all 2G-3G RF Planning & Optimization domains. Have Pre-

launch and Post Launch Optimization experience, Hands on experience to fine

tune and get analysis for 2G/3G Optimization, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-

HSDPA, Cell level, Site level Optimization expertise.

Summary:

1- LTE RF Optimization Engineer( New sites Roll out Project,MTN South

Africa) OCT'14 to May'15

2- Senior 3G/LTE RF Optimization Engineer (Ericsson to Huawei MTN Swap

Project, South Africa)Jun'14 to Sep'14

3- Team lead 3G/LTE RF Optimization (Huawei-Telkom Mobile MS Project,

South Africa)Jan'12 to May'14

4- Team Lead 3G RF Optimization (Huawei-Vodacom NPI Project, South

Africa) Aug' 11-Dec' 11

5- Senior 3G RF Planning & Optimization Consultant, Aircom

International(NSN-Du, Rollout, Dubai, UAE) Nov'08 - June'11

6- RF Planning Team lead, Aircom International (ZTE Telenor, Pakistan

Project)Jul'08 - Oct'08

7- RF Optimization Engineer, Aircom International(Huawei-Ufone, Pakistan

Project) Oct'07 - Jun'08

8- RF Planning & Optimization Engineer (NSN-Telenor, Pakistan

Rollout)Jan'07 - Sep'07

Professional Experience:

LTE RF Optimization Engineer (New site Roll out Project)

. LTE Network Monitoring and global optimization : Daily monitoring for

the LTE network and optimize any degraded KPI ( eRAB-SSR%,RRC-SSR%,CDR%,intra-Freq HOSR%, DL/UL Throughput, Availability)

. LTE Single site optimization (SSO): Optimizing each site not which is

not achieving the target KPIs for 3 continuous days.

. Worst cells analysis and troubleshooting.

. Drive testing analysis to determine coverage and quality problems on

Data.

. Analysis of Drive Tests done by measuring Throughput(FTP,HTTP,UDP

SNR, RSRP, RSRQ, Attach, Detach Delay, handovers.

. Preparing, top worst cells on each TAC/Cluster for main KPIs: (RRC

failure, ERAB failure, Service drops, HO failures, CSFB Fail etc)

using Huawei iM2000

. Making analysis for worst cells and provide solution to improve KPI's

. Changed mobility parameters to better the handover and reselection and

redirection (to UMTS). LTE(>UMTS reselection and LTE(UMTS redirection.

. Implemented ANR (Automatic neighbor Relation) feature successfully,

changed the ANR parameters like IntraRatEventAnrSwitch:ON,

IntraRatAnrAutoDelSwitch:OFF, AddCellThd=80, DelCellThd=60,

NcellHoStatNum=200, StatisticPeriod=1440 to build the neighbour

relation table Automatically in a new network.

. CSFB (CS Fall Back) successfully implemented in the network and tested

MO and MT calls successfully. CSFB implemented with Blind redirection

from 4G to 3G network by configuring BlindHoSwitch=TRUE &

UtranCsfbSwitch=TRUE

. Monitoring of X2 interface periodically to improve HOSR.

. Modified parameter SintraSearch to avoid frequent cell reselection

procedure

. Increase the Cell-specific reference signals power for Cluster to

Improve the Coverage.

. Modifying the threshold And Cell parameter for better cell-reselection

3G to 4G.

. Neighbor planning for new LTE sites.

. Log files analysis for newly integrated sites. Get SSV approval from

customer.

. Handled LTE customer complaints and incident issues.

Senior 3G/LTE RF Optimization Engineer (Ericsson to Huawei MTN Swap

Project, South Africa)

. Responsible for Cluster acceptance & Single site verification reports

after swap.

. Daily monitoring KPIs for swapped RNC.

. Network Redesign including azimuth, tilt, height adjustments for best

coverage & minimum adjacent & co channel interference for 2G/3G based

on TA Plots, & Drive Test data (scan mode) in coordination with Cell

Planning Dept to improve coverage & throughput.

. Daily monitoring of LTE site KPIs i.e ERAB_EST_SR_Initial,

ERAB_DROP_RATE,THRPUT_UE_DL, HO_SUC_RATE_INTRAF_O and to bring

improvement in case of worst cell.

. PCHR analysis for abnormal cell KPIs and VIP IMSI events like call

drops and setup failures.

. New feature trials in 3G network on RNC level to improve KPIs.

* HSUPA Time Division Scheduling Activation

* HSUPA UL IC and Turbo IC Activation

* Fast return to 3G

* CM for HSPA+

* Enhanced Fast Dormancy

* RTWP Optimization(HS-DPCCH CQI PO Optimization, OLPC Optimization

for Abnormal RTWP Rise)

* Optimization on overlap of PHY_CH_RECFG and cell update

* FACH optimization

* Active Set Update timeout compatibility optimization

* Optimization on overlap of RB Reconfiguration and cell update

* Radio link reestablishment when uplink RL out of Sync.

Senior 3G-LTE RF Planning & Optimization Consultant-Huawei-8ta(Telkom

Mobile,South Africa)

Equipment- Huawei

. Responsible of LTE rollout in region, ensuring site proper coverage,

quality and throughput.

. Responsible of LTE-TDD cluster optimization, initiating clusters and

ensuring quality (SINR), RSRP and consistency by doing physical

redesigns.

. Handling and distributing all back office complains relating to RF

optimization.

. Responsible of LTE rollout in region, ensuring site proper coverage,

quality and throughput.

. Responsible of LTE-TDD cluster optimization, initiating clusters and

ensuring quality (SINR), RSRP and consistency by doing physical

redesigns.

. analysis and post-processing of LTE drive test files, and network log

files; design of reporting and post processing templates for

extraction and analysis of LAYER 3 messaging.

. Analysis of neighbour relations and implementation of corrections

. LTE KPI Optimization, tuning and monitoring

. Daily Network Performance Monitoring: RNC alarm investigation, KPI

(Accessibility, Retain-ability, Integrity) monitoring, and NodeB

capacity monitoring (Power, Noise rise, Code, CE utilization, etc).

. Conduct RF planning, design and optimization activities on WCDMA /

HSPA network including capacity management, interference analysis,

drive-testing, performance analysis and monitoring, 2nd carrier / 3rd

Carrier activation, HSDPA / HSUPA activation.

. Monitoring & Optimization of Worst Cells.

. RAN 11, 12 13,14 & RAN 15

. New Feature deployment and parameter trials.

. Implementation of F3 layer on Congested sites and performance

monitoring after up gradation. To ensure Intra freq, Inter freq and

IRAT Neighbors are implemented correctly.

. Review traffic balancing, SHO overlaps & other optimization solutions

to reduce congestion for maximum capacity cells.

. Parametric optimization to reduce congestion (CE Congestion, Power

Congestion, Code Congestion).

. Using Nastar WCDMA for KPI reports, Neighbor analysis, and Coverage

analysis.

. Throughput improvement and Capacity for HSPA+/DC-HSPA Sites enable by

parameter changing, such as: code uses strategy, improving Radio

conditions & Improving/Resolving Tx.

. 3G Traffic retain-ability by optimizing Inter-Rat HO parameters.

. Also worked as Team lead for Customer complaints team dealing with

2G,3G & LTE customer complaints, managing 14+ team overall.

. LTE customer complaints

Senior 3G RF Optimization Consultant-Huawei-Vodacom(South Africa)

Equipment- Huawei

. Working as a Senior 3G RF Optimization Consultant on Vodacom Network

Performance Improvement Project, to improve RNC level KPIs i.e CS

Drop, PS Drop, SHO Failure rate, CSSR CS, CSSR PS, CS IRAT HO Failure

rate.

. Daily Network Performance Monitoring: RNC alarm investigation, KPI

(Accessibility, Retain-ability, Integrity) monitoring, and NodeB

capacity monitoring (Power, Noise rise, Code, CE utilization, etc).

. Conduct RF planning, design and optimization activities on WCDMA /

HSPA network including capacity management, interference analysis,

drive-testing, performance analysis and monitoring, 2nd carrier / 3rd

Carrier activation, HSDPA / HSUPA activation.

. Implementation of F3 layer on Congested sites and performance

monitoring after up gradation. To ensure Intra freq, Inter freq and

IRAT Neighbors are implemented correctly.

. Neighbor optimization and Neighbor balancing on all 3 layers, F1, F2 &

F3, include INTRA; INTER freq, and IRAT Neighbors.

. RF Optimization of New sites and Acceptance report preparation for new

sites.

. Review traffic balancing, SHO overlaps & other optimization solutions

to reduce congestion for maximum capacity cells.

. Parametric optimization to reduce congestion (CE Congestion, Power

Congestion, Code Congestion).

. Using Nastar WCDMA for KPI reports, Neighbor analysis, and Coverage

analysis.

. Throughput improvement and Capacity for HSPA+/DC-HSPA Sites enable by

parameter changing, such as: code uses strategy, improving Radio

conditions & Improving/Resolving Tx.

. 3G Traffic retain-ability by optimizing Inter-Rat HO parameters.

. Parameter Changes (related to Neighbor, Admission control, power, RF

issues, SHO/ISHO) and physical change (such as down/up tilt and re-

azimuth) to improve quality of network.

. Parameter Audit, Standardization, Inconsistencies checking and make

correction for inconsistent parameter.

. Drive Test Analysis to verify interference problem, overshoot coverage

problem and verification, best neighbor detection, pilot pollution,

RSCP/EcNo Level, Swap Feeder, etc.

. Responsible for Counter Analysis, Strategic Optimization, Network

Balancing, Coverage Assessment, Drive test analysis, OSS measurement

data analysis, Alarm analysis, Site audit, 3rd carrier implementation,

RNC and Cluster Optimization with all major KPIs, CSSR, DCR, RRC

Success ratio, RAB Setup success rate, SHO Success rate.

Senior 3G RF Planning & Optimization Consultant-Aircom, NSN-Du Rollout,

Dubai, UAE:

Equipment- NSN

. Performed 3G Call Flow & Layer-3 Signaling Analysis for Air-Interface

Troubleshooting

Neighbor Auditing 2G, IRAT Handovers, And Soft Handovers. (Complete

Neighbor Management)

. Performed Coverage Analysis, Identified & Optimized Coverage Holes

based on CPICH Ec/No & RSCP.

. Performed RNC Database Audit, 3G & 2G Neighbor Audits to resolve RF

Database Discrepancies.

. Checked R99 PS384 Downlink & HSDPA Throughput performance.

. Done SSV (Coverage performance of each sector (Best Server

RSCP).Quality performance of each sector(Best Server EcNo)).Verified

3G to 2G Inter RAT Handover & 2G to 3G Inter RAT Cell Reselection.

. Performed Pre-Launch Cluster Analysis & Optimization using Drive Test

Measurements with TEMS Route Analyzer 7.1 & Actix 3G Analyzer & Actix

Spotlight.

. Performed Ec/Io, Eb/No, BLER% & FER Analysis, SIR Analysis for link

balancing. Performed Active Set, Monitored Set & Detected Set Analysis

& Retuning.

. Delivered nominal plan for 200+ Sites in Dubai region for 2010 Scope

Phase (IV).

. Performed Site survey for 2G/3G sites. Site survey reports

documentation.

. High Level Detailed Design Documents (DDD) Approval.

. Performed Frequency planning for 2G sites and scrambling code for 3G.

BSIC, HSN Planning.

. Performed BSC / LAC borders planning, NSEI Planning in consultation

with Optimization and Transmission Planning teams

. Planned the Node-Bs in a WCDMA RF planning tool (NetAct Planner 5.1 or

5.2) defining their related parameters: site coordinates, antenna

type, antenna height, antenna tilt, antenna azimuth, CPICH power,

cable loss, propagation model parameters.

. Responsible for reducing congestion (SDCCH-TCH) & Call Drops,

improving the Handover success, Location Update, Paging & CSSR.

. Tested and evaluated the radio performance for the newly integrated

sites through drive test measurements and/or OSS measurements,

detecting eventual problems and recommending changes to fix those

problems and modifying the radio configurations for the on air sites.

. Created Data Fills and generated xml for new Site Integrations and BSC

Re-homing activities, to prepare 2G-2G migration sheet, ADJG

addition/deletion.

. Created the complete adjacencies plan for new and old 2G/3G sites i.e.

ADCE, ADJG, ADJW and ADJS in xml format using Nokia Plan Editor to be

implemented by CM

. Planned BTS ID, Segment ID, BCF ID, and DAP ID for 2G sites.

. Setting the specific RF parameters for the site to be integrated:

RNCid, WBTSid, LcrId, MCC, MNC, LAC, RAC, SAC, CId, UARFCN frequency.

. Performed Technical Site Survey for 350 sites in Dubai region.

. Performed re-homing for 17 BSCs and 4 RNC in Dubai region including

BSC/LAC boundaries, PCU/BCSU plans, and preparation of necessary re-

homing data fills.

RF Planning Team lead, Telenor Project, Pakistan:

Equipment- ZTE- NSN

. Perform Nominal cell planning & site planning using map info

professional (8.5), Goggle earth and by running coverage predictions

on Asset. Neighbour's Planning and Frequency Planning.

. Area profiling for new site plans using Map Source 6.5

. Give RF specifications for new sites (Antenna type, height, azimuth,

tilt, feeder's type)

. Conduct initial and final surveys of crucial sites, Approve final

detailed design and TSSRs

RF Optimization Engineer, Huawei-Ufone Project-Pakistan:

Equipment- Huawei

. Performed Frequency & neighbour audit on regular basis to improve QOS.

. Performed cluster optimization as per agreed KPIs.

. Cluster Acceptance from customer.

. Performed Daily worst cell analysis based on key network performance

indicators.

. Performed RxLev, RxQual & C/I Analyses, Done HOM modification to avoid

ping pong Handovers.

. Performed Outdoor Drive Test for 100+ sites, 20 clusters and perform

indoor walk test for 30 sites.

. Responsible for monitoring statistics of Quality of Service (QoS)

indicators like CDR, HSR, CSSR, Call establishment failure, TCH and

SDCCH blocking, Neighbour relationship inconsistencies, handover

distribution, UL and DL BER, Call drop distribution, interference

analysis etc. to meet required Key Performance indicators (KPIs)

standards and troubleshoot hardware related issues.

. Analysis of neighbour's relation & implementation of corrections

(neighbour audit).

RF Planning and Optimization Engineer, NSN-Telenor Rollout Pakistan:

Equipment-NSN

. Network dimensioning, link-budget analysis, propagation analysis,

capacity planning, frequency planning, pre/post launch optimization.

Performed TSS and SAR visits

. To create the re-homing plans for the congested BSC's i.e. (Create new

BSC boundary as agreed by customer, Master BCF/BTS/SEG Ids plan.

. Assessment of link budgets & network design criteria; performed system

dimension tasks, traffic analysis, planning & forecasting, capacity

enhancement and TA stat analysis.

. Checking all values, handovers relating with neighbouring cells,

defines missing neighbours relation. Checking all TRX for GSM 900.

. Check list of activities according to site specific parameters i-e

Cell ID, BCCH, NCC, BCC, Hopping parameters MAIO, HSN, MA list.

Education:

Bachelors of Computer Engineering - University of Engineering &

Technology Taxila, Pakistan

Trainings:

. Introductions to LTE

. LTE Fundamentals

. 3G tools and NPI method

. 3G performance trouble shooting (CDR,CSSR

Software Tools:

Nastar, Huawei PRS, M2000, Atoll, NetAct Planner, Asset 6.2, RANOPT, Actix,

Atoll, Path Loss, Nemo Outdoor, Nemo Analyzer, Will'tek, PCTEL, MapInfo

8.5, TEMS Investigation, Map Source 6.5, Google Earth, Nokia NetAct Plan

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