Sr. Engineer

NAME:Syed Rizwan

EMAIL:**********@*****.***

STATUS:US Citizen

MOBILE: +1-312-***-****

PROFILE: Linkedin.com/in/rizwan-habib-66379898

● Professional with 18 years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining complex network infrastructure, adept at troubleshooting technical issues across various platforms including fiber optics networks, OSP, TER and cellular networks. Proven track record of successfully managing projects, ensuring optimal network performance, and delivering cost-effective solutions to meet client requirements.

Certificates:

● OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program

● Global RF Safety Training

● Medical Imaging and Radiology

● Basic First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR

● Construction Cost Management (ON GOING)

Education:

● Master’s Degree from - Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Fuze, RFDS, CIQ, Atoll, RFDS, FUZE, e911, Site tacker, Siterra Management tool, Microsoft Intune, MIMO, RF DESIGN, FAA/FCC, Roofmaster, MapInfo, Asset, 5G RF Simulation Tool, Analyze, Actix, Wind Catcher, Schematics reading, Tableau, Google Earth, Visio, Excel Macros, VBA, QXDM, spectrum analyzer. IBwave, Google Earth, Site Tracker; Ericsson TEMS, Actix Analyzer, Planswift Professional, OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification, Project Management: Budgetary Quotes, RFP Preparation, Network Optimization, E911 Documentation, MARCS radios, Detailed Scope of Work (SOW), Bill of Materials (BOM) for the required Projects & Method of Procedure

(MOP), CCTV, VoIP and use the Industry Standard: ANSI/TIA, BICSI, SAES, NECA. Professional Experience

Verizon, Little Rock AR Aug 2022 – Feb 2025

RF Design Engineer

Responsibilities: Design/ Predictions for live network/ RFDS / Connectivity Diagram/ Estimate RF related items for each site.

RF Design Engineer for Verizon Wireless for Arkansas / Memphis /Houston TX and New Orleans LA Markets.

● All Design, drafts and reviews plans of proposed projects / sites as per specifications for compliance with all regulations and guidelines.

● System design for RF Design, RFDS, CIQ, Regulatory, COP, E911, IXUS Modular and IXUS Manager, KMZ map files and Audit databases (Canvas and FUZE).

● Working on Initial Build sites, modifications and relo sites based on Scope.

● Determining modification based on capacity and traffic measurements and designing the best possible solution.

● Create site solutions in Atoll and evaluate design predictions to satisfy all capacity and coverage needs and discuss with market responsible.

● Ensuring data integrity in Atoll compared with SOW before proceeding towards design documentation initiation (RFDS). Updating design in Atoll if required.

● Identifying potential areas where coverage could be improved and suggesting mods to be associated with upcoming projects.

● Completing site deployment tasks such as E911 and CQs.

● GIS analysis on Atoll and Google Earth and candidate evaluation based on population, minimum obstruction and Verizon geographical limitations.

● Construction Drawing & Closeout Document review.

● Ensuring assigned task be completed in due timeline

● Completion of RFE Studies for new added small cells in Arkansas / Memphis /Houston TX and New Orleans LA Markets area using Roof master.

● Extensive work on Fuze planning/Site management tool and South Central Spectrum Map. Prepare the conquest portion and submit E911 requests for all technologies.

● Determination of regulatory coverage boundaries for extensions, FAA/FCC filings and review of cell sites and design for upgrades/modifications. Performing RFE analysis for sites, creating reports and submitting them in the Fuze portal. Telecom Technology Services, Little rock and Utah Mar 2018 – July 2022 Amdocs – Verizon

RF Engineer

Responsibilities: Design/ Predictions for live network/ RFDS / Connectivity Diagram/ Estimate RF related items for each site/ Site Visit for Small Cell.

● Work for Verizon Wireless System design for RF cycle (Desktop Design, RFDS, CIQ, Regulatory, COP, E911, IXUS Modular / Manager, Roof Master, RAVE).

● Use ATOLL for frequency planning, site creation, and carrier add and site database maintenance.

● Create RFDS for Mod projects. New build, FD MIMO, 5G and mid band projects.

● Macro and small cell RF design, including development, operations, RF KPIs.

● Proficient in LTE design and optimization, including calibration, equipment setup, and data processing.

● Support RF Design & Deployment teams for any/all activities for an optimal design

● Create RFE compliance by using RFE VZW tool or RAVE - RFE Analysis tool. Generate RFE reports for Regulatory purposes.

● Submitting and Confirmation of E911 Address and TVW confirmation.

● Used the RFDS module in SPM to retrieve the existing data for different sites.

● Create plumbing diagrams for new sites, mod sites, and 5G, LS6 sites.

● Generate 8 Cards and Contours files for Cellular Band.

● Adjust power to stay within the Regulatory limit. Vinculums, Chicago- IL Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

OSP Field Engineer

Responsibilities: Fiber optic layout maps/ blueprint/ Splicing and terminating details

● Work as a OSP Engineer, responsible for the design of inside/outside plant facilities; which will include cable (copper, fiber), equipment (cabinets, cross-connects, terminals), facilities - either Microsoft tools or by using client-designated Software per the contract requisites. Handling the permits requirement/as well as obtaining requirements or information as it pertains to Right of Way. Producing a complete job package as per the contracted work specifications.

● Design the fiber optic layout for RF networks from equipment room to field construction for enterprise cell towers.

● Development of OSP planning and design documentation. Design, provision, document, and direct Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic cable (UG, Aerial, Buried) and manhole and conduit design.

● Perform Shelter / Rooftop Site Survey for Light/Detailed Site Walk and create the Meet Point Document (MPD), Create Scope of Work (SOW) and site development estimates according to project scope.

● Field surveyor data, picture and measurements collection as per project requirements.

● Suggested cable routing and proposed/actual pedestal/hand whole locations. Used the Google Earth, Visio and PowerPoint to draw the site layout detailed drawings depicting pickup locations and proposed routings.

● Finalize and read fiber optic layout maps, blueprints, and diagrams necessary for fiber optic system installations.

● Read the final drawing for Splicing and terminating fiber optic cables layout for different locations to improve network performance.

● Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements during all operations.

● Communicating with customers and clients to understand fiber optic needs and ensuring customer satisfaction with the network solutions provided. Verizon Wireless, Minneapolis, MN Oct 2015 – Mar 2017 RF Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

● I work as a RF Engineer and support the local RF design team. Regional wireless

(CDMA/EVDO, PCS and LTE) network and optimization of new and existing wireless sites while meeting capacity and coverage needs.

● Create new and existing RFDS by using the SDCO for LTE Carrier add LTE 700, 850, 1900, and AWS sites.

● RSRP, RSRQ and SINR analysis based on prediction plot in Atoll.

● Create RFDS, Plumbing Diagram, Generate 8 Cards and Contours files for Cellular Band, Generate RFE reports for Regulatory purpose,

● Siterra for actualizing different tasks site by site, Multiple tasks done in Siterra 100, 200, 900, 1600, 1610, 1800, 1810, 2600, 14200 and 19000, 12700, 144**-***** and 15300 tasks. Reviewed all Construction Closeout Documents (COD), for Macro sites with detailed review OTDR sweeps and PIM data, Construction drawing and Fiber/Jumper sweeps as well.

Samsung Telecom America, Minneapolis, MN Mar 2012 – Oct 2015 Field RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

● Performed site surveys for existing facilities and RF data collection by using JDSU, Tems. Nemo Software based on drive testing methodology. Drive Test Experience includes; Stationary Tests, for Alpha, Beta, & Gamma. LTE to UMTS testing (IRAT), Reselection, Cluster Drive, and Market Drive Optimization.

● Collect both PCTEL Scanner and UE Data (SC, RSCP and RSSI) for all the detected cells and post-process the drive data.

● Data collection experience includes; Stationary Tests, for Alpha, Beta, & Gamma. LTE Cluster Drive, and Market Drive Optimization, and dual band data collection.

● Performed Stationary test at the cell sites to check/verify the throughput (DL/UL).

● Pre and Post processing the drive for cluster drive and site ATP for 4G.

● Log analysis & debugging UE issues for USA operator Sprint/Samsung.

● Conduct E911, short, long call and data sessions with 3G/4G/ phone testing pre and post launch drives.

● Network Optimization Tools: JDSU, VOLTE Testing, TEMS, XCAL, Microsoft Streets & Trips, Agilent and Street Atlas. CDMA Air Interface Tester (CAIT), TEMS DeskCat, Planet, Actix Analyzer. Proficient using scanner data such as PCTEL. Consolidated Engineering Company, AL Khobar - KSA Mar 2007 – Jan 2012 Telecom Design Engineer

Responsibilities: Design/Scope/ Estimator/ Site Visit are the main responsibilities

● Worked as a Telecom Design Engineer deals with Oil & Gas Aramco projects, detailed Scope of Work (SOW), Bill of Materials (BOM) for the required Projects & Develop Method of Procedure (MOP) for each project.

● Preparation of Structured cabling, outside plant and Security systems by using the Aramco SAES/ BICSI/ANSI and NEC Standards, Preparation of ISP drawings such as Horizontal cable way plan, Voice & Data riser diagram, Telecom room layout, block diagrams, interconnection drawings and Installation details, Fiber optic routing, Cable and conduit schematic layout, Rack Face Elevation, Floor plan/ Equipment layout, Fiber optic routing plan, Logical diagram for Data centers, CCTV Block and Level diagram, Interconnection diagram, Fiber Allocation diagram, Transmission link loss budget, and Miscellaneous details & List of Material as per project.

● Create Bill of Material and update the SAP base application.

● Use the two way radio long range module while doing the OSP Site Survey to finalize T1 testing in TER rooms on remote locations. Data collection of existing facilities for upgrading Ethernet projects. (107 well sites) detail of TER rack equipment and Fiber Optic entrance detail, accurate cable track and detailed documentation uploaded in ORACLE database for largest Project Ethernet System.

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