Syed S. Zaidi

** ******* ***. **** ******, NY ***54

516-***-**** actpwj@r.postjobfree.com

Radio-Frequency Engineering & Design

An Expert in RF Planning & Optimization, Experienced in All Aspects of Telecommunications Driven, highly skilled, and hardworking Radio-Frequency (RF) Engineer & Designer credited with combining recent project management training, exceptional technical skills, and natural interpersonal skills to effectively lead telecommunications and RF engineering projects with optimal efficiency, productivity, and teamwork. Proven track record of identifying and resolving network issues quickly and effectively. Demonstrated ability to work closely with colleagues to achieve optimal results. CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management Network Design Network Optimization Network Planning Cross-Functional Collaboration Client Relationships Problem-Solving Budget Management Deadline Adherence Call& Data Quality Testing Document Preparation Network Architecture Interfaced GSM, UMTS, LTE 2G & 3G Optical Fiber Map Info Actix TEMS Investigation Matlab New Process Implementation EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Further Enterprise Solutions, Cherry Hill, NJ

Jr RF Engineer (T-Mobile, Virginia) June 2015 – December 2015 Worked on a challenging position in a highly challenging environment with a view to utilize own Telecom Engineering skills towards the growth of the organization in the best interest of all stakeholders to achieve immaculate results as perceived and desired by the management.

Working on LTE 1900 Project.

Making sure sites performance after integration

Post processing of the collected data using Actix One and TEMS investigation.Verifying antenna orientation, PCI value and Overshooting.

Check for missing neighbours and Reciprocity.

Determining the cause behind low value of RSRP, RSRQ, RSSI, CINR and bad throughput.

Making reports for management.

Presenting the reports to the management

GTL USA INC., Plano,TX August 2014 – June 2015

RF Technician

Spearheaded multiple projects for this fast-paced, busy telecommunications and network design company. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal results to clients in a variety of industries, and ensured complete adherence to all budget and deadline constraints. Managed the preparation and organization of various documents. Performed call and data quality testing using ANOVA set-up.

Heavily contributed to the Ericsson project ATT (LTE), which included creating SSD and SSV drives and the INTRA drive of the site, identifying and correcting TX imbalance and swap issues, and leading stationary testing. Also assisted operator engineers in field testing to ensure full and effective utilization.

Gained valuable knowledge of and experience in TEMS and investigations performed using TEMS.

Successfully delivered a cluster drive using TEMS, call and data quality testing, and document preparation upon achieved results for the Ericsson Project ATT (UMTS).

Led SSD tests, coordination with T-Mobile engineers, and checks for RSRP, SNR, PCIs, download, upload, CSFB call test, and volte call test. Identified, corrected and documented any issues for streamlined operations and maintenance. SYED S. ZAIDI Resume, Page 2

NETKOM, Karachi, Pakistan 2013 – 2014

RF Engineer

Drove successful completion of the Huawei Project UFONE (PTML) Swap and BSC Up-gradation. Performed BSC and cluster drive, reported quality issues and interferences, reported various issues, and led pre- and post-drive for SWAP batches. Maintained complete responsibility for the BSC drive, static testing, TRX testing, swap testing, packet service, call service, and intra-cell and inter-site handover testing.

Quickly and effectively resolved customer complaints regarding poor signal strength, bad quality, muting, and blocking in building solution.

Streamlined the verification of cell design (CI, LAC/RAC, BCCH, HSN, BSIC) and antenna parameters (Asimuths and Tilts).

Successfully improved quality of the client’s new sites and avoided any overshooting by leading initial site optimization project and providing recommendations for the neighbor site’s design. WARID TELECOM, Karachi, Pakistan 2013

RF Technician

Performed drives testing using TEMS 13.0 and troubleshooting level and quality issues. Analyzed log files utilizing TEMS Discovery 3.0.2, and efficiently identified different network problems including drop call, block call, missing neighbor, co-BCCH, adjacent BCCH, interference, and handover failure. Led EDGE and GPRS testing, as well as the accessibility test and the retain-ability test.

Quickly and permanently fixed muted calls, low coverage issues, handover failure issues, call blocking, and congestion. Fixed many of those issues on the spot when visiting the customer compliant location.

Expertly prepared optimization reports using MapInfo 11.0. Previous positions include an Internship in Civil Aviation Authority in the Electronics Engineering Department at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Telecommunication Engineering Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan University of California-Verified Project Management Course Coursera

CCNA Routing & Switching Course

Cisco Regional Academy

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Shell Office Pakistan, Volunteer

ITCN ASIA, Volunteer Protocol Team Member

The Music Awards, Volunteer

My Karachi, Volunteer

Dawn Life Style, Volunteer

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