Zane Joseph
USA citizen
Wylie, TX
OBJECTIVE: interested in expanding professional experience in telecommunications, proven communication skills, teamwork and achieving goals, proactive, responsible, creative, and timely and identified with the company, Able to adapt to new work environments & situations.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Software
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point.
Data Base SQL development and Knowledge of SQL reporting, business intelligence and analytics, Knowledge of SSIS & SSRS
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
RAN Integration &Commissioning Engineer OCT 2022 – MAR 2024
Samsung – Verizon project
Experience in Samsung USM, (Unified System Management) One Vision, and S-RCT tools. Migration of sites from FSM4 Air-Scale NOKIA to SAMSUNG CDU and FSU.
Daily integration of Samsung oRAN / vRAN radios (Macro 4G, 5G - FDD & TDD, CBRS, Small Cell) both Low band 700 and 850/MHz and high band 1900, 2100 & CBRS/3500/MHz.
Daily FSU bypass and integration with new Samsung CDU units.
Checking the site-specific data RFDS (Radio Frequency Data Sheet) and on site plumbing for the removal of old Nokia radios and installation of Samsung Radios.
Perform system verification & monitoring through virtual EMS to find the problems and resolve them.
Analyzing & troubleshooting Network alarms such as RF Path Failures RSSI/VSWR and also Cabling /RX Power Levels /Hardware/SW & FW alarms and submit daily reports for newly commissioned sites.
Experience in using UNIX/LINUX commands.
Provide support to Samsung multi-functional team of R&D, Program Management, Core networking, RF Engineers.
Provide guidance to customers on integration, commissioning, and onsite support during network cutover for new markets.
Work closely with the RF field test team and support, test cases, and testing of the RAN features and application, lock/unlock and adjust RF footprint.
Work with internal teams and vendors to troubleshoot RAN performance issues.
Assist with training junior/entry level Commissioning engineers on daily tasks and responsibilities.
Complete tasks required to maintain service levels and availability of all site features and function.
Interface with Network Engineering and Design teams on planning, deployment, and optimization
Work under the supervision of senior engineers and help develop feature requirements for 5G radio.
RAN Integration/ Commissioning Engineer Jan 2021 – OCT 2022
T-Mobile
Decommissioning of Nokia & Samsung macro-RAN products.
The Samsung site contains BBU (Base Band Units) for LTE (2.5/1900 FDD/800 FDD) and, BBU for CDMA (1900/800) which require separate decommissioning reporting actions.
Verifying all the site information to make sure that decommissioning occurs on the right LTE/eNodeB & CDMA/BTS
Running Pre-checks for both technologies LTE & CDMA
Making backup/PLD file for both LTE & CDMA in case we need to regrow it
Communicate with FT & RF before proceeding with the logical disconnect of the site
Deactivate MMEs & RS IP on LTE and BTS-IP addresses from CDMA.
RAN Support Engineer Mar 2019 – May2020
Sprint
Commissioning and Integration of 4G (FDD and TDD) for Samsung cell sites CDU10, CDU20 and CDU30.
Configuring neighbors, eCSFB, and upgrading SW and FW.
Supporting Field technicians and RF teams to troubleshoot issues like fiber cabling issues, MO/MT calls, and handover issues.
Providing technical support to FE/TC to troubleshoot RSSI and VSWR issues for the cell site to pass 3G and 4G.
Troubleshooting Network connectivity and performance problems on Samsung equipment.
Performed and reviewed Limited ATP, Full ATP, and E911 life test for site acceptance.
Support Field Engineers with parameter changes and clearing alarms.
Running different scripts on servers with the ability to modifying if needed
Provide guidance on integration, commissioning, and onsite support during network cutover for new markets
C&I Engineer Mar/2018 – Mar/2019
Samsung CDU30 Project
RAN support engineers that follow the mop outlined due to commissioning and integration FDD and TDD to CDU30.
Experience of performing carrier adds (FDD / TDD / 2.5 /CDU30) and the dual banding configuration. (Alpha, Beta, Gamma).
Using CDMA in order to perform 3G pre and post-checks.
High experience using CIQ analysis in order to pull all the data and parameters needed for all the configurations
Wireless experience, including LTE, CDMA preferred Perform cell site commissioning and integration, cell site acceptance testing, cell site equipment layout, and parameter definition
DT Troubleshooting (RSSI/Low Throughput)
Troubleshoot alarms
Utilize MS office tools - especially Excel for various day-to-day tasks.
Create Detailed Feature Requirements and Specifications for Integration Tools that generate eNodeB Integration scripts
Experience with the creation of scripts for the integration of Sprint eNodeB new sites, migrations, and carrier-adds
Experience performing integrations in Networks.
Position: Inspector & Press Assistant Apr 2013 – Mar2018
Company: NOSCO, Carrollton, TX
Responsibilities:
Transported inspected and tested products to other workstations, with the use of a forklift. Transport necessary materials from the warehouse to the Printing Area
Collaborated with department managers in resolving Client account inquiries
Stage jobs to ensure the quality of the final product
Value focus on providing customized solutions to meet the needs of a diverse customer base
Position: Technical Inspector Jun 2012 – Mar 2013
Company: CVE Technologies, Plano, TX
Responsibilities:
Customer service front line, Incoming/outgoing calls from customers, internal departments
Perform technical inspection for mobile devices, along with a timing mechanism that maximizes the daily production and enhances the quality of the process and the devices under set terms and conditions
Position: Sales Executive Nov 2006 – Sept 2010
Company: Zain Telecom, Baghdad, Iraq
Responsibilities:
Compiled lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads and other sources.
Participated with a team of specialists in performing market analysis
Conduction a comprehensive research for company competitors to create new marketing tools and materials with the goal to increase the market share.
Led the effort of sales department to negotiate contracts with public and private sector clients.
Served as part of a branding team that focused on creating vibrant image for the company and customer-centric design.
Joined the Brand and Design Division as a support administrative leader.
Responsible for generating and processing reports for workflow and market strategies.
EDUCATION
July 2017 to Nov 2017
SQL/BI Certificate, Colaberry Institute of Data Analytics, Plano, TX
Project – End-to-End Data Analysis (in progress)
Aug 2000
Bachelor of Science in Administration Univ. of Baghdad/Iraq
Arabic is my native Language
Email – *************@*****.***