Engineer Software

Nikunj Modi

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Immigration Status – US Citizen

SUMMARY

Knowledge of GSM, UMTS, LTE, EVDO and CDMA network technologies. Familiarity with wireless standards and RF hardware and system design. Experience in Field Testing and Test methodologies for various wireless technologies ability to take initiative by working independently and in a team environment. Ambitious, flexible, self-starter, hardworking and have established problem solving skills.

Sasken Inc: Nov 2019 - Present

Client – Sonim LTE Engineer

Responsible for the verification and validation of latest test devices and software applications

Includes executing field test in a mobile or stationary LTE and CDMA and/or GSM environments

Working experience on Wireless protocol standards like LTE, LTE-Advanced, Volte, IMS

Creates, extends, and executes automated test plans to verify Wireless Mobile operation.

Use of logging tools and analyzing issue from logs, call failure and call drop analysis.

Created test reports on readiness of software after analysis of test results (Pass/Failures).

Report defects found during testing on the test management system and track defect status periodically.

Analyze carrier requirement documents/3GPP specifications, develop test cases and create drive routes.

Communicate effectively with other team members, developers in US and located around the globe.

MM, Connectivity, Android FW services testing experience

Well equipped with Bugzilla, QPST, QXDM, ADB shell and other Android usage tools

Far 2 Together: Oct 2018 – Nov 2019

Client – Nokia 5G & IOT Engineer

Downloaded 4G LTE and 5G software package from server and install on site using GUI

Created Site Commissioning File for commissioning parameter to bring site ON AIR

Independent perform installation commissioning the site to bring ON AIR

Troubleshoot site if any issue with fiber cable, Remote unit

Integration with/without TLS with NETACT action such as software upgrade/downgrade, alarm uploads, configuration uploads and PM counter verification with one or more sites

Performed Test case according to release and raise issue and co ordinate with R&D

Downloaded OEM software from server and flash to device and setup as per requirement

Check Layer messages and call flow from LTE attachment to 5G device attached.

Worked on ATT and Sprint project.

Build up site from scratch and running successful with ON AIR

Worked on Qualcomm 5G OEM for testing

Downloaded and upgrade Qualcomm MTP’s with tool and setup using QXDM and QPST

Worked with field team to test software

Performed BEAMFORMING feature test with good throughput level in field

Collected L1, L2 & L3 logs using different internal tools used by Nokia

Tools used QXDM, QPST, QCAT, Internal Nokia tool for open ticket (Issue)

Worked with IOT team for SPRINT project and support vendor for their testing

Worked End to End testing in lab

Experience with protocol analyzers, test tools such as QPST, QCAT, QXDM, Wireshark, Spectrum Analyzers

BTI Solutions Inc. Feb 2018 – Oct 2018

Client – Mediatek SQA Analyst

Tested smart phone and feature phone handsets with the target of delivering the quality product by chipset improvement.

Validated issues for customer.

Supported ODM team for solving issues with customers and responsible for log generation & status update.

Field testing for GSM, UMTS, LTE, VOLTE, IMS, CDMA and EVDO

Performance testing, application testing, and Functional testing.

Regression testing of functional issues in different environment and raising the issues for further improvements.

Data Throughput test on DUT (device under test) and Reference phones in static and moving conditions both for chipset comparison and improvement.

Testing of mobile application such as MMS, SMS, RCS, WAP, Browser, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Calls, Audio, GPS and Operator specific mobile applications

Co-Ordinate with R&D team after raising issue and found solution and then close CR/PLM

Remote testing includes testing in different environment (LTE environment).

Experiences in bug life cycle, CR submission, CR tracking.

Tools and technologies Compatibility test suite (CTS), FAT(Field automation tool),Meta tool, Catcher, SP Flash tool, Droid viewer,ELT tool for log generation and analysis, use SHIELDING Box for No signal or Low signal testing.

Remote testing includes testing in different environment (LTE environment)

Device test with Marginal and Mixed coverage area and bring up issue if any

DFIT testing verification for Sprint and VZW network

E911 Testing

BTI Solutions Inc. May 2016- Jan 2018

Client – Samsung Electronics America SQA Analyst

Perform tests in order find and report defects in software of mobile device

Field testing for various Mobile devices under multiple carrier environments

Manage several types testing of the mobile phone on the Android platform to evaluate device software for quality and its functions

Perform sanity testing to ensure SW ready to start

Performed Software update through OTA or FOTA on devices

Utilize several propriety/ non-propriety tools to analyses and report aspects of the device performance

Prepare test reports on readiness of software after analysis of test results (Pass/Failures)

Flash new software version to the mobile devices using tools like ODIN

Create PLMs for tracking issue

Report defects found during testing on the online database and track defect status periodically

Communicate effectively with other team members, developers in US and located around the globe

Performing work audit and device inventory tracking

Communicate with research team and provide all details as per requirement

Testing with GSM, UMTS, LTE, VOLTE, IMS, CDMA and EVDO technology to execute test requirement

Compiles test result data and send daily status updates to various teams

Travel to multiple location for testing mobile devices for local home network area as per client requirement

Prepares reports, compiles and analyzes data, and engineering information for the effective communication of processes, results, plans, recommendations and conclusions

MobileNet Services, Inc.: Nov 2014 – April 2016

RF Network Engineer

Used TEMS investigation, JDSU & NEMO for the logs collection depending upon the requirement of the Customer

Observe performance parameters such as Ec/Io, RSCP, RSRP, events etc., PCI, PN, PSC, RSSI, Signal Scan, CPICH during In Building Testing

Basic analysis of the parameters such as RRC Access/Failure, CSFB Setup/Failure, Handover, PCI, RSRP, RSSI and RSRQ Coverage, FTP Downlink/Uplink, LTE Connected/Idle Time and CINR values using the Actix Reports and Radio Network Analysis in ActixOne & Wind catcher

Analyzing collected data to insure customer threshold are satisfied

Performed TEMS testing in venues like Hotel, Malls and Stadiums for DAS Systems

Presently Working on DAS systems

Prepare KPI reports including DL & UL throughputs, Intra & Inter HO, IRAT and Coverage analysis Maps

CW testing with RF Hardware Equipment’s for DAS systems

Experienced in optimization analysis which includes neighbor design, missing neighbor analysis, antenna azimuth changes, IRAT/IFHO handover optimization, dropped calls, access failures, and application drop analysis, and interpretation of layer3 messages

Experienced in Intra/Inter Frequency neighbors, Inter RAT neighbors and network parameters implementation which includes creating work orders to run on the network using tools like WPS

Work on Site Shakedown reports perform analysis and provide recommendations using drive test data. Analysis includes identifying issues like swapped sector/swapped feeder, low Throughput, MIMO issue, CSFB Failures, Poor Coverage (RSRP/SINR), high Latency, Handover Failures, Drops & Access Failures

Worked on analysis of drive test data to report pilot pollution, coverage holes, dropped calls, access failures, and low throughputs. Provided recommendations for cleaning up of issues

Experienced in delivering the agreed KPI reports and supplementary coverage analysis reports, SC plots, and event analysis reports. Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems in drive-less project for ALU

Monitors network performance during field testing and provides recommendations for improvements.

Used Spectrum Analyzer for calculation DL, UL values, Baseline Noise, Additive Noise Floor, Continuity test

Equipment’s calibration and setup, troubleshooting kit or software (TEMS) issues, setup parameters and scripts

Tools used: Actix Analyzer, MapInfo Professional, Google Earth, Wind catcher

Verizon (LTE: 700 - 5230, 2100-2350, CDMA: 850 - 283, 242) & ATT (LTE: 700 - 5780, 1900 - 1000, UMTS: 850 - 4414, 4435, 4457), T-Mobile (LTE: 2100 - 2275, UMTS: 1900 - 437, 9666, 2100 - 2087, GSM: 1900 - 573, 579, 580), Sprint (LTE: 800 - 8763, 1900 - 8665, CDMA: 800 - 476, 1900 - 650, 625, 600, EVDO: 1900 -675, 525, 550) Post Commissioning and Continues wave testing (Customer American Tower)

Epace Technology - San Diego [May 2013 to Aug 2014] Sr. Test Technician

Client - Qualcomm Inc.

Maintained over 40+ prototype modem test phones, executing automated and manual stress tests for stability on Qualcomm's 9x15 2.1, 2.4 and 2.2.1 PL modem chipset

Flashing and Flexing of the new builds on Mobile phones

Responsible of the setup and execution of required tests for daily sanity, weekly regression for factory type test plans

Responsible for keeping up to date on correct RF calibrations and software build loading on devices. Setting up internal RF signal base stations or over the air network test environments

Generate daily collection of crash logs using Lauterbach Trace32 debugger and additional internal application programs. Communicate with debug and software teams, while tracking and following up on each issue

Load engineer Software to ensure fixes before reporting final builds to customers

Report to assigned project leads for a weekly analysis on stability testing. Supervised and trained new employees in performing tests and debug procedures

Experience using QC tools like QXDM, QPST

Run scripted test on 40 + test setups for MAV OEM testing

Handset test experience with GSM, UMTS, CDMA, CDMA2000, HDR and LTE operators or with commercial handset OEMs

Perform Sanity Testing regularly on CRM & External builds for Mav5, Mav7/8 and Mav10 boards. Manually on Agilent test box. And now using ATM perform all PL builds with automation test cases

RF Calibrated devices by using Anritsu box and QSPR software for getting QCN to device work in each RAT’s

Handling Sanity Testing Automation using ATM for Mav5, Mav7/8 and Mav10

Hands on experience on Mobile App Testing (Android)

ADB to collect modem crash logs

Installing Applications

Flashing Device

Verify bugs fixed in new releases

Report defects using QC11

Avion Systems Inc, - [Jan 2013 to May 2013] Market Coordinator

Downloading data from the server and optimize data in EDAT software

Use EDAT to generate Acceptance, Summary and Event Reports for the uploaded Cluster and SSV data, analyze the uploaded data and make sure the data and report is complete & no missing route

Prepared drive route for SSV for all market in MapInfo

Optimized data for SSV, SSD, message reading in layer 3, tilt recommendation, checked cross connection issue, swap sector and presented in power point format

Using Microsoft Excel, MapInfo, Google Earth and Microsoft Streets and Trips with the information of sites such as latitude, longitude, azimuth, and PCI to make routes for Clusters, SSD and SSV drives and maintaining Site Database such as Cluster Readiness Tracker

Collect GTL data and upload on server

Update ALU team everyday regarding tests performed and attend meetings to help find ways to improve performance

Daily update of the Excel Sheet (Site Database), Drive Test Reports, check and see if the sites are having any issues, whether the issues are resolved or not, Alarms fixed or not, and plan for daily drives

Responsible to get feedback from DT teams and find out if they have any kind of issues like technical, logistic, pay related etc. If they have any issue, try to solve it and pass it to authorized personnel to take necessary action

Coordinate with the Switch team to lock or unlock LTE sites, 2C or 3C Sites depending on the tests to be performed

Worked on GNG full for Cleveland market and GNG lite for Toledo, Cincinnati and Columbus market

Troubleshooting kit issues for NEMO & JDSU

Avion Systems Inc, - [Jun 2012 to Dec 2012] Field Test Engineer

Performed Pre-checks, Cluster Drive, Site Shakedowns, Single Site Verification, Different types of handover like Inter, Intra & IRAT

LTE Site Shakedowns – Physical cell identity verification, Azimuth Verification, Sector swap analysis using R0&R1 value, Various handover analysis and TCP/UDP throughput observation (UL/DL), Mobility, Accessibility Test

Able to start from scratch and troubleshoot issues

Trained entry-level testers in NEMO & JDSU software

Experience with RF tools like DRT scanner, Sierra wireless air-card UE, HTC UE, Microsoft Streets and trips, Iperf commands, Street Atlas, MapInfo

Coordinating with ALU Engineers, Tower Crews and Drive test teams in troubleshooting cell sites

Used NEMO, JDSU and QXDM software’s while working on Alcatel Lucent project in Cleveland, OH

TECHNICAL SKILLS

RF Tools: JDSU, TEMS, NEMO, Spectrum Analyzer, QPST, Qualcomm Extensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM), QCAT, MapInfo, Delorme Street Atlas, Google Earth, Wireshark, JFW tuning, EMIL

NI Tools: VPN Client

Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac, Unix, MSDOS

Software: MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Applications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Electronics & communication Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, India, May 2010

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