RF Engineer, Technical Support

PARIENA SHAH

*******.****@*****.*** Cell#201-***-****

SUMMARY:

Strong Knowledge in LTE Network Architecture, OFDMA, SCFDMA, MIMO, LTE call flows handovers.

Good understanding of LTE Core (MME, HSS, PCRF, PGW) and RAN elements (eNB).

Good Cisco experience troubleshooting and configuring routing protocols

Excellent knowledge on LTE RF parameters and LTE drive test procedures.

Strong knowledge of RF propagation as well as CDMA & GSM.

Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel (Formatting, Pivot Tables, Complex Formulas) 2010, PowerPoint

Knowledge on VOLTE and LTE Advance, SIP Call flow and IMS.

SKILLS:

Certifications: SSCA (SIP School Certified Associate)

RF Software: Sprint Network Vision LSMR, Windcatcher, Mobile Meridian, Spotfire, Nemo Outdoor, TEMS Investigation 13.0.1, HASATI, Wireshark, MS streets and Trips.

Software: Cisco Prime, Cisco network Vision, Wireshark, MS Office 2010.

Cisco Routers: Cisco ASR9k, 3800, 3700, 2800, 2600, 900

IP Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, L3/L2 VPN

Scripting/ Programming Languages: Shell Scripting, Unix/Linux,

Networking: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, WLAN (802.11 a/b/g/n), switching /bridging.

Soft Skills: Team player, Quick learner with great communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Telecom Engineer 09/2012 – 02/2016

WorldLink, Inc. (Samsung Telecommunication America)

Work with clients on daily basis to troubleshoot, optimize & maintain Sprint’s 4g LTE/CDMA Network Vision Project.

Monitor Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as traffic analysis, dropped calls, blocked calls and handovers using Spotfire and Mobile Meridian to provide recommendations for changes on site and cluster level.

Monitor network performance, throughput, and alarms on core elements (MME, S-GW) via generation of various reports.

Responsible for turning up BGP peering for Sprint MPLS network and customer sessions, as well as debugging BGP routing problems on Cisco routers 901, ASR 9k and MW2984 Devices

End to End call flow tracing and troubleshooting using LSM-R and Wireshark

Optimize Sprint’s LTE network by making changes in events parameters in FIT clusters as well as support market wide changes.

Perform RF related changes, tilt changes, NBR additions, diversity changes and attenuation adds on LSM- GUI and Unix platforms.

Configuration, activation and troubleshooting eCSFB on commercial sites.

Audit and maintenance of eNB parameters in Sprint Network Vision LSMR as per the Golden site configuration.

Executing command on Unix platform for implementing parameter changes site, level market wide, nationwide.

Create bash/Shell scripts for neighbor additions and deletion, log collection and parameter changes.

Ensure quality of Samsung’s MMBS LTE/CDMA equipment performing hardware and software checks and upgrades, alarm troubleshooting and log collection for analysis.

Daily/weekly call with customer for resolution of high priority issues.

RF Data Collector

Quadgen Wireless Solution Inc 04/2012- 09/2012

Testing AT&T‘s 4g LTE and HSPA network in St. Louis, Missouri

Performing CS call (MO & MT) and PS call (HSUPA & HSDPA) testing, throughput testing, signal verification, site verification AGILENT E6474A and TEMS Investigation 10.2

Data collection and analysis of SSV, Cluster and Stationary test.

Data analysis for HO failures, drop calls, RRC connection failures using Windcatcher.

Perform short call and long call test on the phone, HSDPA and HSUPA throughput test using AGILENT drive test tool.

Collect UMTS 3G Data using AGILENT E6474A version 16.2 and TEMS Investigation.

Analyze and monitor LTE Packet sessions on NEMO Outdoor.

Performing Inter Frequency Handovers between 850 and 1900 MHz frequency bands.

Monitoring the KPI’s and Event and checking for any abnormalities.

Jr. RF Engineer,

GTL USA, Inc. (AT&T) 07/2011- 03/2012

Interpret, analyze and evaluate network performance through KPI values observed during access-ability, retain-ability, mobility and integrity call analysis.

Site Shakedown of newly integrated sites and troubleshooting as per tickets generated

Data Compilation using Cluster Drives on TEMS Investigation 13.0.2 amd11.0.4

Process the logs related to Site Shake Down by verifying accessibility, swapped feeders, throughputs, PCI, IFHO, and IRAT.

Troubleshoot the issue such as PCI mapping issue, poor RF Conditions, high interference and low signal power by performing drive test and collect logs.

OSS Experience with unlocking, locking, restarting of site.

DAS, O-DAS and in-building node deployment, optimization and troubleshooting

Troubleshoot CSASR (Cross Sector antenna sharing redundancy) issue such sector swap, feeder swap.

Troubleshoot issues such as ANR failure, coverage issues.

Observed Layer 3 messages and its corresponding events like attach and detach of UE from the network

EDUCATION:

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

Master of Science in Telecommunication Management

Graduated: May 2011

Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai University, India

Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication May 2009

Graduated: May 2009

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