Senior RF & Network Engineer (LTE/5G)

Abdul Hakeem Al-Dandan

Senior RF & Network Engineer RF Design & Optimization DAS LTE 5G

*** ******** ***** ** • York, SC 29745 • 706-***-**** • ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdul-al-dandan-b0a70b36/ Career Focus

Seeking career opportunity where I can utilize my skills to develop and implement company strategies and maximize company profitability

Core Qualifications

Over 20 years of Radio Frequency and telecommunication wireless experience Network Planning and Design

Network Performance and Optimization

Experience with GSM/UMTS/LTE/CDMA/EVDO

Experience in troubleshooting network problems

Creative problem solving and response to customer trouble ticket Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional project team Solid experience in design

Background in engineering focus

Bi-Lingual speak fluent Arabic & English

Employment Summary

Verizon Wireless USA

Feb 2014 – Dec 2025

Sr. RF Design Engineer

Perform LTE/PCS/AWS network design and performance 2

Network optimization to improve customer experience

Deploy LTE, PCS, AWS where needed to address coverage and capacity issue.

Deploy small cells, COW’s, and DAS’s for indoor and outdoor area to address customer demands.

Recommend solutions and plans to improve capacity for large venues and events.

Create search area ring for new site build based on traffic and coverage.

Utilize tools such as Geoplan, and Network Flow along with other applications to process and execute data on daily basis.

Alcatel Lucent (Sprint) USA

Oct 2013 – Jan 2014

RF Design Engineer

Perform RF network design LTE 2.5 for multiple markets I was a part of a team to perform a national deployment of LTE for network expansion technology in North America to provide TDD LTE’s capabilities and allow Sprint to deliver capacity to its customers

Alcatel-Lucent’s LTE solution, which includes:

A complete set of professional services such as radio frequency (RF) design, system integration and optimization.

Provide customers with a consistent, high-quality experience such as heavily populated urban areas and commercial and residential buildings.

Using Mentum Planet as a design tool along with network coverage vision and Transcend for any parameters changes.

AT&T USA

2006 – 2013

Sr. RF Design Engineer

• Provide radio frequency (RF) and/or Radio Access Network (RAN) design.

• Hands on UMTS/LTE design platform with strong skills in RAN engineering utilizing Atoll platform

• Analyze RAN traffic data to recommend optimal site configuration in order to improve the key indexes and performance indicators (KPI).

• I was involved in deploying many iDAS, and oDAS systems throughout the Carolina region.

some of the DAS's that I built, were in Downtown Charlotte and Blowing Rock city to enhance wireless reception and to provide stronger and more reliable wireless coverage. In addition, I have concentrate on areas such as stadiums, campuses, and hospitals and other venues by using iDAS system.

• Also another way of bringing the network much closer to the user by using small cells supporting 3G/4G and Wi-Fi. It is extremely low-cost, plug-and-play, and provides indoor and outdoor capacity and good coverage in the immediate neighborhood.

• Create RFDS and RF plumbing diagrams, perform site visits, identify new search area site candidates for selection, participate in design review and approval, Create IWOS ticket for E-911, MSC data fill

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• Prepare and support zoning requirements for site approvals leading up to site activation and RF acceptance

• Experience in Scrambling Code and Neighbor planning.

• Performed site data fill for 2g/3g F1,F2 & F3 carrier adds

• Evaluate site candidates for new site built, venues, and any major events

• Design an outdoor and indoor DAS’s to improve area coverage and capacity

• Drive test and caravan area for Greenfield and collocated site and make recommendation

• Attend daily and weekly conference calls to address any issue with site construction and site deployment

• Update and issue RF configuration for existing and new site build

• Involve in network project Improve initiated by HQ to improve overall network KPI throughout the entire country.

• Monitor, track and examine issues such uplink RSSI, 3g call over 2g, Low signals Earlang, no coverage, and radio interference issues AT&T

RF Performance and Optimization

• Daily perform stats analysis on 2G/3G network to optimize network and troubleshoot software and hardware equipment failure.

• Daily and hourly monitor critical and major alarms for any site outages, dead sectors, sleeping GPRS, TMA fails, or any T1 related issues

• Monitor site status for worst impacting sector in our network for drop calls, SD drops, TCH failure, UL/DL quality, Radio blocking, Handover failure, TMA failure, RF interference, and link imbalance issues.

• Create trouble tickets (CTS) to troubleshoot outages or equipment malfunction.

• Responsible for resolving customer complain tickets (Clarify) in a timely manner.

• Perform radio expansion and deletion based on network capacity and growth or Erlang usage.

• Perform cluster optimization and in depth site analysis to improve KPI’s.

• Drive test to collect data for analysis to improve area coverage and address customer complains.

• Work on AIM project which is a project driven by our KPI metrics to improve sites that fall on category below KPI values threshold.

• Perform and monitor sys-mod operation that includes: Boosters add, sector adds, WBC removal, antenna modification, radio plug & play, and T1 utilization.

• Using Nordis tools system to update reports and issue work order in conjunction with sys-mod activity and track pending and completed task.

• Modify and update weekly and monthly market report generated by HQ on sector level such as score card, and report that focus on voice retainability, voice accessibility, and voice of the customers.

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• Interact with other departmental group such as Sales, RF traffic, Real Estate, Construction, Implementation, and Operation in order to resolve any related site issue

• Involved in frequency retune and BSC re-home activity

• Attend weekly meeting and conference calls to address problems and resolutions.

Wireless Facilities Inc. (WFI) Nationwide USA

Sept 2003 – Jan 2006

RF Design and Optimization Engineer

• Travel US nationwide to client site to design and optimize cellular network

• PSAP testing for county in LA, San Francisco, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana

• Accuracy testing and Phase I and Phase II testing to ensure correct call routing

• Updated information from PSAP and retested sites for accurate site readings

• Checked site coordinates, address, class of service, and other site details.

• Performed site integration and new site build process, search ring, identify site candidate and make necessary recommendation

• Antenna verification, down tilt/up tilt, azimuth, height and monitor overshooting site to reduce interference.

• Working on Ericsson equipment troubleshoot issues related to dropped calls, blocked

Calls, handover failure, channel add and response to customer trouble ticket.

• Using AMR techniques and HR-FR to improve network quality

• Check all RF parameters for all the sites to ensure cells are correctly defined

• Responsible for maintaining a log of all major events and issues related to site on air, channel add, and any hardware malfunction

• Perform drive testing and data collection for processing

• Performed troubleshooting for E911 Phase I, and Phase II Telecom Wireless Solutions (TWS) Nationwide USA

Jan 2001 – Sept 2003

RF Engineer II

Cingular Wireless Project

• Performed GSM optimization for Cingular Wireless GSM networks including

- Baseline drive testing

- CW drive testing

- Site audit verification

• Identified area coverage and morphology of the area

• Data collection for processing and analysis

• Performed GSM optimization for Cingular Wireless market, including CW drive testing, site audit verification, and update

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• Monitored all problems through the Metrica System and generated reports

• Plotted the collected data for analysis and made necessary changes Nortel Project

• Performed detailed network analysis and expansion design for a Nortel Networks CDMA MTA

• Identified areas with weak coverage

• Defined an implementation procedure for improving deficient areas

• Monitored network statistics and analyzed real time data to insure optimal network performance

• Performed CW drive testing

• Checked for possible co-located sites in areas with weak coverage Lucent Technologies KSA

April 1995 – Dec 2000

RF Design and Optimization Engineer

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

• Performed frequency planning and site design for GSM 900/1800

• Performed site survey and identify best possible site to design with best server and candidate

• Performed verification before and after changes of BSS/RF parameters

• Located and measured interference

• Located areas where traffic problems existed such as drop calls, coverage holes, block calls, and call dragging; recommended solutions for problems areas

• Conducted preventive maintenance tests for all radios for each assigned BTS

• Assisted in troubleshooting of faulty hardware problems for the site

• Analyzed traffic statistics through Metrica reports and responded immediately when a deviation on its normal traffic behavior was monitored

• Analyzed and interpreted collected drive test data

• Specified corrective actions by maximizing radio coverage and determining antenna height, azimuth, angle, antenna tilt, power and receive quality levels, and frequency reuse patterns

• Performed interference analysis (co-channel, adjacent channel and other external interference)

• Coordinated and consulted with optimization engineers, BTS/BSS technicians, and other RF technicians to add, delete, move or modify existing RF network equipment in support of O&M activities

• Performed all functions necessary to maintain a consistently high quality of service for the 900 / 1800 Cellular Network in Saudi Arabia BSS Repair Engineer (GSM-O&M)

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

• Performed hands-on technical support functions in the field including hardware/software platform administration, maintenance, repair, retrofit, and growth for GSM network BSS equipment

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• Performed troubleshooting activities and verified the proper operation of the BSS equipment after repair

• Performed routine and preventive maintenance for the BSS equipment such as:

- conducting coverage test during every BTS activation

- verifying uplink-downlink RF signal level for each Alpha, Beta, and Gamma sector of the BTS 900 and 918

- performing intra/inter cell handover check

- checking for any internal and external interference

• Responded to, interpreted, and cleared alarms reported at the OMC

• Performed file system maintenance

Lead Logistic Specialist (GSM-O&M)

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

• Provided logistical and technical support for GSM/O&M work in the entire Eastern region

• Interfaced with upper management and other Lucent department managers such as LTRE, Purchasing, Order Management, and Transportation

• Implemented customer spare tracking with Quality Standards (ISO9000)

• Ordered and maintained all spare parts and test equipment for GSM-O&M

• Accompanied and provided assistance to all site engineering and technicians

(BSS, MW, RF, MSC, and OMC)

• Submitted monthly reports to Saudi Telephone Company on all logistical activities

• Worked closely with RS&R (Repair Services and Return) for any defective spares needing immediate repair or replacement

• On call 24/7 to provide logistical support to all GSM/O&M engineers

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for the BSS system, consisting of BCE, TCE, and BTS according to GSM specifications

• Responsible for the operation and calibration of all test equipment used in O&M department

Order Planner for Materials Management Dept

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Responsible for ordering all telephone system equipment including transmission, switching, digital microwave antennas, power plant, and installation materials to facilitate TEP6/GSM projects

• Placed orders locally and globally with suppliers located primarily in Europe and USA for Telephone Expansion Project and installation of 500,000 GSM lines

• Established work priorities and ensured deadlines were met and procedures followed

• Served as liaison with company officials and suppliers

• Attended weekly meetings/conferences to discuss and resolve any problems involving shortages of delays of equipment delivery 7

• Provided efficient and reliable customer service in demanding work environment with immediate response for any problems

• Resolved work-related problems; prepared and submitted progress and other reports

ARAMCO OIL Company KSA

Jan 1983 – June 1986

Materials Shipping Organization (MSO)

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Responsible for expediting equipments and materials to various locations locally and remotely. Responsible for delivering urgent and hazard materials to vendors within aggressive time frame Working with a team of highly experience and team players that response to rush delivery to meet the specific target and deadline

In conjunction with working a full time, I was also attending Aramco School, which provides Intensive Technical courses of high-level training and academy. Ensure customer satisfaction and following up of communication on all orders at job site. Attending weekly meeting with managers and supervisors to discuss progress, issues, and ways to solve problems and ways to improve and making daily report Skills and Tools

Wizard / OptPcs / Actix / Agilent / Ericsson OSS / Nokia OSS / Nortel / MapInfo / Atoll /RMAP / Geoplan

DTI /GIMS / Asset / Spectrum Analyzer / TEMS Classic / TEMS Investigation / NSR NDW / Vision / Planet

Training

LTE Design vs. Small cell

LTE RF Planning & Design

UMTS (W-CDMA)

UMTS Air interface

UMTS signaling and Protocol

UMTS HSDPA

UMTS HSUPA

Agilent

Actix

OptPcs

Nokia NetAct

Intro to WCDMA & Air Interface

Nokia Advanced RANOP

GPRS RPL/EDGE RPL

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RF optimization

RF configuration (SQL)

High Performance Team Building (LQM 351 SA)

Problem solving method (LQM 402 SA)

BSS-2000 Local Maintenance course

GSM Cellular Engineering WL9012

Cell Planning

LTW207LE GSM Air Interface

GSM Network Optimization WL9016

Process Quality Management & Improvement

Introduction to Quality (CQ1001)

Fundamentals of UNIX

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Associate's Degree in Science

DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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