Abera, Tibebe
**** * **. *** *****, CA *****
Cell phone: 619-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain Network Sensor Data Analyst position.
Education:
Currently attending Ph.D. in Cybersecurity at NU.
M.S. WCM (Wireless Communication), National University
B.S.C.E. (Computer Engineering), San Diego State University
A.A.M. (Mathematics), San Diego City College
A.A. Degree in English Language Kotebe College of Teachers Education in Addis Abeba
Skills and knowledge include:
Writing automation scripts, executing tests for quality assurance, debugging, and reporting failures.
Physical layer in GSM Technology, Handovers, Interrats, cell selections and reselections, link budgets, channel interference, test plans for wireless devices, battery life, work with PCS and DCS bands
worked with wireless equipment such as QXDM, QPST, JTAGS, Agilent 8960, Anritsu 8475A/B
, voice and data log reading in GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and WCDMA and LTE.
Experienced in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies.
Familiar with 3GPP specifications.
Computer Languages:
• C/C++, Python, Perl
• Assembly (intermediate) Simulation & design
• Orcad/Pspice, Matlab, Xilinx ISE 4
• Visual Studio 6.0 and .Net Platforms
• Linux/Unix (intermediate)
Main Duties Completed at Qualcomm:
Wrote scripts to control RF attenuator device (being used in labs for inter-RAT and HO tests)
Wrote SMS scripts (being used in SMS Idle, SMS with PDP, and SMS with Voice tests) and made them part of the regression test.
Improved FTP Test scripts to give quick stats (STD, Max, Min, Average) right after the end of the test.
Wrote automation script to make calls on SIM1 and SIM2 alternately.
Wrote automation script to make PS calls on one SIM and CS calls on another.
Wrote dual SIM post-process script.
Wrote a stall detection script for FTP tests.
Wrote L1_Data_Transmit_Burst_Metrics.pl to extract Tx level in dBm for Ericsson and Nortel bands.
Wrote Tx level Per frame script
Uploaded new scripts to ATM for regression test.
Executed Functional and Performance tests to benchmark Brew, Android, and Windows Mobile FFA’s
Calibrated Brew, Android FFA’s.
Supported Field Tests in San Diego, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Other Cities
Capturing memory dumps using QPST and JTAG
Opening CR’s and ECR’s.
Analyze Logs for Voice and data calls
WinBug to analyze data.
Work Experience
Feb 2020 to Present
San Diego, CA
TechM/ Akashiya,inc
LTE Test Engineer/ Network Engineer
Configure and run regression tests on 4G and 5G devices in AT&T Networks.
I have an overall 3 years in IMS or TCP/IP network services and 12 years in Modem system testing in wireless communications.
Configure and run regression tests on 4G and 5G devices in AT&T Networks.
Performed site testing on Sub6 and mmW RANs.
Worked on network provisioning 5G sims.
Running test cases on data, voice services, handovers
Worked on TCP/IP IMS-based services such as FTP, UDP, and VoIP
Configuring APNs, PDPs
Worked on different network operators such as Consumer Cellular, Reseller and Cricket
Sep 2016 to Jun 2018
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Taught Networking:
Network types, creating subnetworks, network IP address, default subnet mask, default gateways,
Jun 2005 to Nov 2015
Qualcomm, Inc
San Diego, CA USA
Modem Test Engineer
Service program phones, load PRL, collect and analyze data in the field and in lab, interpreter logs, write scripts, batch files, determine passes and failures, use Qualcomm’s QPST and QXDM software, collect failure information using Jtag, troubleshoot, upgrade and correct computer problems, install software, manage documents, determine test areas in Verizon and Sprint networks, debug and write scripts for automation, setup and run tests on Agilent 8960 and Pneumatic devices, perform field tests for varying RF scenarios and other engineering duties.
work with mobile test devices, execute manual and automated test cases, and troubleshoot and resolve test failures.
Work with wireless communications test equipment such as protocol call boxes, RF testers, and signal generators.
Perform proficiently in PC skills and applications
Dec 2004 till June 2005
Nokia, San Diego, CA USA
Field Test Engineer
Tested new software, collected and analyzed data, reported encountered problems such as origination and termination voice call failures, reception qualities, frame error rates, battery lifetime, and antenna reception performance, managed files, and stored for future use.
June – Dec, 2004
Sony Company
San Diego, CA USA
Rework Technician.
Installed CPU’s memories, keyboards, CPU fans, LCD, and inverters; performed sub-assembly level diagnostics, component level troubleshooting, and circuit board reworks; read and understood electrical schematics; analyzed failures and provided feedback to the supervisor of any observed trends and hidden evidence of customer abuse.
Jan - May, 2003
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA USA
Lab Assistant in engineering dept.
Solved technical network problems, opened new accounts, and troubleshooted and corrected computer and printer problems.
Sep 2002 - Dec, 2003
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA USA
Teachers assistance in engineering dept.
Helped students in their C+ programming class, graded their lab works, kept records of grades, reported to the teacher, and helped the teacher prepare solutions for programming assignments.
Dec 1998 – Jan 2001
Project Concern International
San Diego, CA USA
Project Coordinator
Planned and coordinated presentations on health issues by healthcare professionals to targeted members of the East African communities, wrote reports and performed other administrative duties.
Sep 1991- Sep 1997
Ministry of Education of Ethiopia
High school teacher.
Taught English as a second language.
References: will provide upon request