LTE Optimization Engineer

Santosh Kumar

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Contact no : +91-988*******

Current Location : Bangalore (Karnataka)

OBJECTIVE

To take up Challenging tasks in Planning and Optimization of Radio Networks

and provide solutions for growth and profitability of my organization and

self.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

> An Engineering Graduate with 6.8 years of versatile experience(Global

& regional) in the cellular

Network industry.

> Ability to provide & deliver optimum LTE, 3G, & 2G Network Planning &

Optimization solution.

> Currently designated as Senior RAN Optimization Engineer with

Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd

> Strong leadership skills with capability & experience in leading a

team & project management.

Tools handled

Drive Test & Analysis Tools

TEMS,Actix,NEMO OUT DOOR, NEMO HANDY

Planning Tools

Atoll A9155, 9955 V6.7 & V7.1.0, U-Net V2.3, MAPINFO,

Optimization Tools

NPO, Smart MCT, Wips,Gladiator & NEMO AUTONOMOUS (ANMS)

Performance Analysis Tools

M2000, PRS, LSM-R,Greenplum,Blarney

RAN Equipment vendors

Huawei, Samsung, NSN, Alcatel-lucent

Currently Working with ERICSSON INDIA GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD from April-13 to

till date.

Overseas Experience

United Kingdom : MBNL, UK

Duration : 2 Months

Scope : Network Consolidation (2G & 3G), LTE Optimization

Responsibilities & Projects handled in Ericsson India Global Limited (Global

Delivery Center, Bangalore)

Projects Handled:

MBNL UK - Networks Consolidation (Consolidating TMO, Orange and 3 networks) to

MBNL. LTE activation in TMO (In Major Cities and Hot-spots)

Responsibilities on LTE Environment:

Monitor daily and hourly Statistics to figure out the cells that are performing

bad and in turn that are contributing towards the KPI degradation.

LTE Accessibility, Retainibility, Mobility KPI analysis and optimization based

on Blarney PPC Reporting

Coordinating the team and attending the governance calls with the customer to

discuss the network performance.

Dong in-depth analysis on the worst performing cells to find out the root cause

of the problem and to propose changes physically and at Parameter level for

getting those cells to perform back normally.

Neighbor optimization based on PCI Confusion reporting.

Counter level analysis for finding the problem in case of degradation in

accessibility and Retainibility KPI.

Performed detailed Call drop, setup failure, IRAT failures analysis from the

field measurement data.

Well versed with RYDER tools like Blarney, Nemisis, Grennplum, M2000 and PRS

which are very supportive in daily optimization activities.

Hardware fault identification using alarm report & arranging for subsequent

rectification.

Maintaining Capacity, accessibility, Integrity and retainability by monitoring

and analyzing KPIs regularly such as RRC access success rate, e-RAB success rate

, drop for PS and Low throughput cells

Suggesting the physical optimization and parameter changes to improve coverage,

quality and capacity.

Handover Diagnosis and possible changes to improve the performance for

Redirection attempt

Adjusting parameters values to improve performance on Idle Mode, HO, PDSCH,

PDCCH,&CPE performance improvement

Handling customer's complaints regarding LTE coverage and throughput issues and

suggestion the proper optimization actions.

Responsibilities on 3G Environment:

Responsible to maintain Network KPIs for London region.

Monitor, analyze and optimize the major 3G KPIs for the London region.

Identify Hardware faults and raise trouble tickets for the same and follow it up

for quick solutions.

Special focus on the Orange to TMO re-hosts sites, maintain performance.

Identify Capacity bottle necks and provide solution.

Weekly optimization of Black cells and Low throughput cells.

Identify special events and recommend TMPs for them.

Develop new Processes for the Ways of Working.

Neighbor list & Traffic Optimization while parameter configuration for coverage

optimization.

Carried out Indoor Optimization for 3G site newly installed inside the

buildings.

Undertaken & resolved complex RF optimization issues like Paging, external

interference.

Coverage and fine tuning in order to avoid drop call (Tilt, azimuth, MHA).

Perform Drive test as well as the Analysis of Drive test Logs files and changes

recommendations on 3G feature.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Such as Call drop RRC Failure RAB Success ratio

for Voice,RAB Success ratio for PS,CSSR,HSDPA/HSUPA Accessibility,HSDPA retain

ability, handover failure rate.

Neighbor list optimization between 3G and 2G cell, and between HSDPA and R99

cells and fine tuning to avoid ping pong handover.

Pilot Pollution analysis, down tilting sites, Missing Neighbor Analysis,

Handover and Coverage Optimization, HO IRAT and RAC and interference analysis

throughput HSDPA/HSUPA drive test.

Plan and fine tune the orientation and down tilt of antenna to ensure proper

signal distribution (reasonably good RSCP, Ec/lo, overshoot control non-dominant

pilot region control) and eliminate rapid signal change condition in the target

area.

Analyze drive test logs data for further investigation on the drop calls,

blocked call, access failure, SHO, IRAT HO failure, HSDPA throughput (Layer 3

messages) using NEMO,TEMS Investigations Tool

Perform Drive test analysis for Motorways, Railway lines and Major towns and

cities and perform optimization.

Co-coordinating DT Team for SSV and Troubleshooting for Problematic sites.

In-House Trainings

1 Month of classroom Training on LTE Optimization, Tuning and KPI Monitoring.

IP Certified From Ericsson

LTE, WCDMA Certified from Ericsson.

1 Month of Classroom Training on Samsung LTE Optimization, Tuning and KPI

Monitoring.

Achievements at Ericsson India Global Limited

Presented the Ways of Working and Optimization guidelines to MBNL

Technical SPOC for the Drive test survey team.

Actively involved in the Process development for Optimization of Network KPIs

Awarded as "Key contributor in Project delivery" in 2014

Got best performer power award "ROCKSTAR" in Q3 2014

PREVIOUS Project Experience 4.6 years (LAMBDA EASTERN TELECOMMUNICATION PVT.

LTD employed as Sr. RNO Engineer ) From Sep-08 to Mar-2013

PROJECT 1 --- From OCT 12 to MAR 13

LTE OPTIMIZATION & PLANNING

AIRTEL BANGLORE, HUAWEI

KPI & statistics monitoring of live LTE network.

Neighbour analysis & audit.

Analyze drive test logs & check pilot pollution & overshooting.

LTE Acceptance Process.

Perform Drive test analysis for newly integrated sites, identify faults and

provide recommendations.

Provide detailed RF Design and coverage objective for LTE.

Initial tuning of the network which includes RSRP and SINR plots verification,

Scanner RSRP, PCI verifications, TCP UL/DL throughput verifications, TX

Imbalance verifications, Intra LTE and IRAT handover verifications to name a

few.

LTE network Latency tests included Attach Latency, Handover latency with S1

and X2 interface both, Idle to active transition latency etc.

Drive the Log files are processed using Actix and analysis done for handover

failures, coverage holes, interference areas, overshooting cells etc.

Presenting the Weekly report to the customer and discussing the network

performance issues and working together to improve the network performance

PROJECT 2 From MARCH 10 To OCT 12

BSNL, PUNE

3G& 2G NETWORK OPTIMIZATION & PLANNING: 9 Million Project

BSNL 9 Million Project

Sr. RNO (Opti & Planning)

Responsibilities on 3G Environment

3G RAN parameter optimization and physical optimization to improve network

performance.

Analyze and improve 3G KPI.

Monitor daily statistics & RNC alarms.

Identify and troubleshoot pilot pollution, overshooting/undershooting

coverage, non-dominant server, and crossed-feeder cases.

Neighbour list optimization/audit and identification of missing neighbours.

Prepare 3G network performance weekly report and drive test analysis report.

Coordinating Drive Test teams for better network performance & preparing

engineering reports.

Make prediction, active set, Ec /Io, PS plots with proper model tuning.

Attending customer complaints and suggesting adequate solution to improve

coverage, Quality and capacity problems.

Responsibilities on 2G Environment

Responsible for 143 BSCs in MAHARASTRA & GOA with total 7430 sites.

Propose solutions & recommendations in Cell Level & Network Level to improve

network KPI (TCH Drop, SDCCH Drop, HOSR, TCH Blocking Rate, SDCCH Blocking

Rate, CSSR, CCR).

Network audit and BSS parameter consistency check.

Daily statistics monitoring.

Neighbour optimization.

Frequency optimization, external interference troubleshooting.

Half rate optimization.

Drive test analysis & problem solving.

Fault analysis & hardware problems troubleshooting.

Planning of capacity sites on the basis of Peak Utilization of congested

sectors, and coverage sites on the basis of drive test inputs to fulfill

coverage holes and with inputs from regional customer teams.

Generates & Analysis of reports for INDICATORS from NPO (Alcatel-Lucent)

Responsible for Pre & post-Optimization of Cluster sites.

Generating bad performance cell list for the team to analyze

Issuing change request such as parameter changes, physical configuration

changes and hardware checking requests too.

Updating neighbor list and fine tuning of BSS parameters from SMART MCT to

improve Network performance using Network Statistics

Prepare weekly Network Performance Report for Maharashtra & Goa Circle.

Coordination with team, working in field & give online support in Nominal

survey and Drive Test

ANMS (NEMO AUTONOMOUS) - 5.20 & 6.10

BSNL PUNE

Nemo Autonomous performs automated large-scale air interface measurements. A

single user can monitor and control hundreds, even thousands, of fixed and

mobile probes from a single location, enabling rapid response to network

problems and drastic improvements in network service.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring and controlling Fifty of fixed and mobile probes from a single

location Measurement Script Creating and Scheduling With FLEET MANAGER

Traffic & coverage analysis Optimization Tuning Troubleshooting

In-House Trainings

GSM, UMTS, and LTE certified from ALCATEL-LUCENT University.

Achievements at BSNL 9 Million Project

Achieved the "Pat on the Back" best performer award for 2011 and 2012 for

improving User-experience.

Responsible for the whole Maharashtra BSNL 143 BSCs, performed Optimization in

major towns.

Successfully done BSNL 2G (RF) Validation for Maharashtra Network.

SPOC for the NEMO AUTONOMOUS team for whole Maharashtra.

PROJECT 3 From SEP 2008 To JAN 10

AIRTEL MUMBAI 3/11 Project IBS Optimization & Planning (Team

Co-coordinator, Team Size:- 8)

Leading a team of 8 RF engineers, 3 DAS Implementation Team.

IBS/DAS Planning and survey of sites given by customer.

Coordination with team, working in field & give support in Nominal survey and

Walk Test.

Solve VIP and customer complaints.

Analyzing the bad performance cell statistic in the responsible clusters such

as %call setup

Success, %drop call, %cell availability, Interference level and etc.

Handover parameter definition, interference optimization, quality analysis.

Checking of various RF-Parameters of site using Net Monitor.

Neighbour optimization.

Analyze Walk test results and propose recommendations to solve problem spots.

Educational Qualification

Degree

Institute/University

Year

%age

B.E(Electronics)

LIET College, Rajasthan University

2004-2008

60.44%

Class 12th

C.B.S.E Board, Jesus & Mary School

2003

53.46%

Class 10th

C.B.S.E Board, Jesus & Mary School

2001

68%

Strengths:

Good communication skills.

A team player to the core.

Never-say-die attitude.

Self-starter and leadership skills.

Adaptability to change.

Excellent relationship management skills & ability to conceive efficient

solutions utilizing technology

Personal Details

Father's Name : Shambhu Nath Jha

Date of birth : 14th Oct, 1986

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Hindi

Address : House No 2457, Flat No 7, 25th Main,

14th A Cross, Sector 1

HSR Layout, Bangalore-560102

Passport No : Available (Valid up to 2022)

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