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AZEEM SHAUKAT

Allen, TX ***** 469-***-**** adiv8p@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeem-shaukat-lte-volte-5g-nr-ccna-83719277/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Astute professional with progressive experience in Telecommunication covering 3G/LTE/5G-NR technologies, Operational Support System (OSS), Big Data Handling and RAN analytics.

• Extensive multivendor (Samsung, Nokia, ALU) working experience.

• Hands on multi OEM tools, new LTE and 5G features rollout, testing and network optimization experience across major markets and vendors in USA.

• Experience with LTE multiband traffic management, LTE-Adv features (Carrier Aggregation, Beamforming, Load balancing), VoLTE, Massive MIMO configuration, 5G NR NSA rollout and RAN performance KPIs analysis.

• Strong aptitude towards learning new vendor technologies and features. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

• RF Tools: PRTS, EDAT, QCAT, MapInfo, Nemo Wind catcher, XCAP, BSM, Tableau, Leap, Reveal, RF Cockpit, CDMA Health Index, Siterra, Mentum Planet, Atoll, Teoco, QXDM, JDSU, Teraterm

• OEM Tools: NPO, SAM, LSM, USM, VSM, NetAct, ProComm Plus (OMP), WPS

• Databases: Hadoop, Teradata, Netezza, IBM Sailfish, SQL Server Management Studio, Service Assurance, Splunk

• Others: Microsoft Office (Power point, Excel, Word, Outlook, One note, Notepad ++), MySQL WORK EXPERIENCE

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA (NextGen Consultant)

RAN Macro SME III Plano, TX Oct 2019 – Current

• Work with Samsung HQ to successfully rollout new LTE and 5G NR Software releases and features.

• Accountable for leading field integration testing efforts (FFA/FIT) of 4G LTE and 5G NR key features with customers including test plan development, reviewing test plan and results with customers, issue identification, analysis and resolution.

• Evaluate and analyze LTE, VoLTE and 5G KPI reporting, audit GPL discrepancies, perform daily alarm sweep prior network trials and activities insuring FIT readiness.

• Create 5G FIT test plans, MOPs and for new software features and RAN Oms and counters.

• Provide Tier III support, take immediate actions on customer escalated Sev1-Sev4 LTE and 5G NR network performance related issues in timely manner.

• Analyze and troubleshoot LTE and 5G NR UE and eNB/gNB PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP layer logs with HQ, parameters, RAN counters for major network performance issues and provide RCA to meet network performance expectations.

• Work closely with the internal and external stakeholders to define new 4G LTE /5G NR KPI measurement methodologies and formula implementation.

• Support customer network teams nationwide in improving 5G/VoLTE/LTE/3G network performance.

• Assist management in successfully delivering performance related RFP to new T-Mobile account teams as a part of sprint/T-Mobile merger.

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SPRINT (B-Yond Consultant)

RF OSS Performance Engineer Overland Park, KS Nov 2016 – Oct 2019

• Lead role in creating 5G NR, Massive MIMO, VoLTE, Carrier aggregation etc. audits for National and RF teams nationwide to remove network discrepancies.

• Successful 5G NR Launch support in Chicago including monitoring and improving 5G KPIs for Samsung.

• Supported RF optimization teams nationwide in improving network performance of 5G/VoLTE/LTE/3G drops, blocks, throughput, Handovers, Interference etc.

• Reviewed and create Network Performance KPIs, parameters requirements and validate data for various cellular technologies (3G, LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NR) across multiple Vendors.

• Reported problems to appropriate markets, provide recommendations and assisted in implementing solutions.

• Analyzed RAN and drive data to validate network performance KPI and new counter pegging.

• Reviewed and provided recommendations to improve LTE RAN network performance by evaluating key KPIs, performing new feature trials and proving optimization guidelines. NOKIA NETWORKS (Sublime Wireless Consultant)

RF Engineer I Plano, Texas Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

RF Engineer II New York Oct 2014 - June 2016

• Responsible for optimizing 13 clusters (~ 700 sites including LTE FDD 1900/800 MHz, ALU TDD 2.5 GHz Design II & Samsung TDD 2.5 GHz Design I).

• Lead for Root Metrics preparation team; prepare test plans to improve Voice CFR, Voice CDR, LTE CFR, LTE CDR, UL RSSI, Throughput, RSRP and capacity.

• Performed live network monitoring and LTE Traffic balancing during special events in stadiums.

• Analyzed cluster to improve coverage, interference, Inter/Intra hand-off during VoLTE launch readiness.

• Performed Pre/Post Launch optimization, multicarrier translations, parameters/tilt audits, missing Neighbors check, PN Conflict, PCI Collision etc. for new LTE Macro sites, DAS and Mini Macros.

• Created and implemented work orders and scripts for different LTE, LTE-A and Volte parameters using different tools.

• Assured quality assurance, timely deliverables, and proper documentation of project deliverables as an individual or as a team.

TJX COMPANIES, INC

Customer Experience Coordinator Dallas, TX Mar 2009 - Nov 2013

• Troubleshoot technical issues like hardware, software and networking relating to registers and database functionality.

• Coordinated with managers to supervise and train new hires on customer service standards.

• Resolved customer complaints promptly in a manner that will retain and promote customer’s loyalty.

• Audited and approved all necessary front-line paperwork and procedures.

• Compiled daily and weekly sales reports and overall customer satisfaction. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

Teacher Assistant Intern Richardson, TX Aug 2012 – Dec 2012 3

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EDUCATION

University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering May 2013

• CGPA 3.33

CERTIFICATIONS

• ITIL ® Foundation

• CCNA - Routing and Switching

• CCNA - Wireless

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