RF Optimization / Network engineer

USMAN SIDDIQUI

PCS : 561-***-****

Email: **********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE:

Looking for a challenging position in Wireless Telecom Industry, where I can utilize my experience (System Design, Performance and Special projects) skills and extensive knowledge to make the company more successful.

TECHNICAL SKILL:

Extensive hands on experience with Ericsson GSM Base Station Subsystem (BSS)

Hands on experience on RF performance analysis tools TEMS Investigation & TEMs pocket.

Extensive knowledge of Call Drop analysis

Extensive knowledge of Block call analysis

MapInfo, OptPcs.

Planet DMS and Planet EV.

Ericsson OSS (CHA, CNA, RNO, MRR, BSM)

T1 Analysis and troubleshooting

GPRS, EDGE and AMR

Data services, Routing and Routed Protocol, BGP, OSPF, SGSN, GGSN

TCP/IP, UDP and OSI Layers

EXPERIENCE

04/08 – Present

■ T■■■ Mobile

Core Responsibilities:

Resolve several trouble tickets, demonstrated my problem solving skill

Proactively monitored network performance reports (alarms) to reduce customer impact.

Analyzed DACS alarms, reported link issues to our T1 carries. Monitored network node performance, performed system backups to avoid loss critical data.

Actively participated in Ring2U project to raise customer delight.

Configure and troubleshoot Input/Output interface (APG40) to communicate with the switch.

Conduct routine wireless network equipment installation and maintenance activities

Tests, locates and repairs routine equipment problems

Tests, adjusts and troubleshoots equipment

Configuration and fault management for wide array of platforms in the Mobile Switching Center including voicemail (IN), HLR (Home Location Register), VLS (Visitor Location Register), BSC (Base Station Controller), SMSC (Short Message Service Center and IWF (Inter Working Function)

Perform operational functions such as database backups, routine maintenance of computer hardware and software

Monitor and respond to network alarms

Perform site turn-up activities

Special projects as assigned

03/07- 03/08 O&M Support (1 year contract)

Cingular Wireless Inc.

Milwaukee, WI

Core Responsibilities

Configure billing, system backup and troubleshoot Input/Output interface (APG40) to communicate with the switch.

Perform initial startup and troubleshooting of the switching system and control devices (MSC 5000+, MSC 5000, MSC 2000, BSC, HLR, SGSN, GGSN)

Work with and troubleshoot Signaling System 7 (SS7)

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software faults in the Switch

Motorola Inc

Drive Test / RF Test Engineer IDEN

Florida (08/04-12/06)

TOOLS: IFTA 3.2, RSSI, SQE Indicator, DTS (Defect Tracking System), iADTE

§ Trained RF field tester, data collections and post process field data, performed Drive Test for new release of software and hardware and upload calls raw data for analysis and test reports.

§ Developed test specification for real time systems on Wireless handset’s packet data protocol

§ Testing and verifying IDEN handsets in the field to ensure software quality and voice quality prior to release

§ Verified data integrity and data transaction reliability in context of RSSI and SQE variations.

§ Validation and verifications of Handoffs and handovers within cell sites and on various FNE deployment configurations.

§ Visited various FNE and resolve customer issues such as audio quality and packet data of radio hardware/software.

§ Performed various feature testing including two-way radios features, packet data and E-911 on iDEN handsets.

§ Conducted tests to ensure the reliability of the MS involved in the data transaction and voice call.

§ Provisioning of mobile devices and M.S. software’s on test networks and also customer networks

§ Visited cell sites and gather data for voice quality and data packets optimization from various fixed network elements

§ Ensure proper archiving of product test information for auditing and tracing functions.

§ Tested MotoTalk solution, an innovative Peer-2-Peer two radio systems based on unlicensed FMR band. The testing encompassed vertical validation (from application to protocols and radio interface layer).

PROJECTS

Worked on more than 10 projects on various locations. Some core projects are as below.

Project #1 Worked as a Switch Tester in Mobile Al

Core Responsibilities

Tests included IOG20, APZ21230, BYB501 all hardware tests during loading installation and start-up, after start-up R8.0 function tests, network integration tests, applying corrections and upgrades, trouble shooting and technical supports during tests on MSC, BSC. All work done in GSM network.

Project #2 Worked as a Switch Tester in Jacksonville, Fl

Core Responsibilities

Operator T-Mobile and Hardware testing, maintenance, developing and loading all the hardware and verifying hardware on IOG-20C, APZ21233 and BYB501. Worked on all GSM network environments and testing tools.

Project #3 Worked as a Switch Tester in Austin, TX

Core Responsibilities

Tests included IOG20, APZ21230, BYB501 all hardware tests during loading installation and start-up, after start-up R8.0 function tests, network integration tests, applying corrections and upgrades, trouble shooting and technical supports during tests on MSC, BSC. All work done in GSM network.

CERTIFICATION

GSM (System Survey, AXE-10 Operation and Maintenance, MSC/VLR Operation)

GPRS (CSS Operation, System Survey, BSS Operation)

TDMA/AXE Integration, AXE Emergency Handling

CMS (Operation and Installation, Data Translation)

Tigers (Installation and Maintenance, Operation and Configuration)

Cell Planning

EDUCATION

B.S., Computer Science,

Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, Florida)

A.A., Electrical Engineering,

Palm Beach Community College

(Boca Raton, Florida)

COMPUTER SKIIL:

Languages C, C++, Assembly, HTML

Operating Systems: UNIX, Windows NT, XP and DOS

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