Project Manager Engineer

Syed Raza Hasan

*** ******* *****,

Schaumburg, IL 60193

Tel: 469-***-****

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

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in the area of Telecommunication.

Qualifications and Skills

Telecommunications/Networking: Engineering professional with experience spanning

Software System Test for Telecommunication. Well versed in methodologies for designing and implementing system test procedures. Experience in developing test automation software tools for large scale system testing. Hands on experience in using RF industry standard tools and equipment i.e. traffic generators and protocol analyzers used in test and simulation of Wireless and IP networks. Well familiar with documentation procedures for test plans and execution. Good understanding of RF, GSM and CDMA Wireless network architecture with hands on experience with Nortel’s CDMA BSC provisioning, configuration and debugging techniques. Good knowledge of Six Sigma.

Project/People Management: In addition to managing my own projects I have supervised projects performed by direct reports, co-ops, contract personnel, and Jr. Engineers.

Communication Skills: I have developed presentations and delivered the presentations to internal groups during design review process and as a class tutor as well. I consider business ethics and professionalism to be the most important core values in today's competitive environment.

Analytical Skills: I have strong and broad technical background and have applied concepts from various disciplines such as probability to problems in telecommunications and wireless network system testing.

Software Skills: I have designed and developed test and analysis tools sets in C and Microsoft Excel. I also have extensive experience with Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word.

EXPERIENCE

Sr. RF Engineer LTE/ CDMA (MetroPCS, Ericsson) South Florida Market 02/01/2011- Present

• Responsible for the CDMA/LTE capacity design in the South Florida market through new site build and six sector conversion.

• Identified and documented the best candidates for new capacity sites by analyzing customer traffic and location information and evaluating existing site coverage and design. Sought potential site candidates according to prescribed criteria.

• Converted traffic overloaded sites from three sectors to six sectors by researching clutter and site information and analyzing customer trends, traffic habits, and location. Designed six sector sites in order to maintain or improve existing coverage and offload traffic.

• End-to-end troubleshooting throughout the LTE networks is further enhanced by adding solution to our current deployment scope

• Overall coordination responsibility rests with the Ericsson program team to ensure that the pre-launch integration activities are not impacted by post-launch efforts.

• Ensuring LTE functionality and uniformity of the user experience across all markets.

• Consistent expectations and deliverables as well as standard reporting for all markets.

• Integration call test review, Sector Handoff Test (Intra) & DL/UL session to ensure accuracy and consistency, the Site Integration call test reviewed with Ericsson engineers for correct PCI and successful call setup for every integrated site prior to the shakedown.

• Sector Handoff Test & DL/UL session test validates intra-sector handoff in a clockwise and counter-clockwise direction. FTP DL and UL sessions are performed during the clockwise and counter-clockwise drives respectively. Over the air Data throughput is checked to ensure that it is in-line with expected backhaul performance. Sector azimuths are also checked.

• Successful Site shakedowns tracked in a shared tracker database that will be maintained and updated daily. A site will have passed a shakedown when the Sector PCI Verified, Call setup successful, Intra-sector handoffs successful, Azimuths verified criteria have been met

• Work with Ericsson in-market point of contact and with the local MetroPCS RF team. Duties and responsibilities include radio network performance monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting and reporting.

• Monitor eNodeBs and troubleshoot issues (alarms, configurations, T1 reports), perform system parameter changes, open/track eNodeB related tickets and coordinate with site techs for resolution. Run scripts for changes provided by Ericsson.

• Troubleshoot air interface, system and network issues to achieve the best end-user experience with Identify radio network hardware issues, Resolve parameter integrity issues, Throughput, Latency, Improve cell capacity and performance by maximizing SINR, Improve end user experience.

• During the initial phase of the LTE network tuning activities Alarm Clearing, Parameter Consistency Checks, Network parameters Audit, Neighbor list checked and loaded, Site Shakedowns and Configuration updates

• LTE Parameter settings consistency check to ensure that the power control, handover parameters, Session Continuity, Paging and Custom eNodeB parameters are properly set.

• Follow the LTE KPIs and monitored the Call Failure Rates, Session Failure Rate, DL Application Throughput (Mean, Peak), Handover Success Rates.

WiMax 4G, CDMA RF, Microwave, EVDO POC Engineer (Nortel, Lucent, Motorola, Samsung)

Clearwire-Sprint-Nextel, Chicago IL, Florida, Puerto Rico, TN, Buffalo, Rochester NY, Pitts PA 07/11/2005- 01/31/2011

• Working for 4G data CW testing by using tool Gator for transmitter & Coyote for receiver.

• Run RF perditions in design tool Planet EV for Radial, Circular & Stationary test.

• Recommending CDMA/IDEN System enhancements and RF Parameters based on simulation/propagation model

• Network Analysis and power measurement recommendations based on traffic and noise levels data received through sweep/spectrum analyzer

• Microwave Radio Path Planning, designing transport networks with point-to-point microwave, point-to-multipoint microwave for access, backhaul design using different topologies Rings using Diversity and Protected Paths

• Using Path loss V4 tool for design & analyzing Microwave links

• Generating Drive test program using Google Pro, DeLorme , Street & Trips for Field survey and analysis of Microwave Paths

• Manage and conduct field work, including path surveys, installation and commissioning support, troubleshooting, and optimization

• Analysis of existing Transmission paths, T1, DWDM for vendors and Service providers

• Coordinate with RF to resolve zoning issues, Attend zoning hearings

• Assist commissioning and field teams during site construction and commissioning

• Manage new site build, manage high visibility project sites

• Manage and improve forecast numbers, manage and improve inter-departmental communication

• Assist in the troubleshooting of RF coverage issues in the market, including RF audits of PreQual predictions, known coverage-holes

• Effectively manage design projects and any issues that arise to insure that they meet aggressive deployment timelines

• Manage training & guidance for RF engineers and Implement & support HR guidelines

• Work closely with sales organization to plan and prioritize ongoing market expansion post-launch

• Deliver Sites On air notification to sales team based on RF site coverage & areas

• Provide ongoing capacity management, performance management, and redesign support, in launched markets

• Before new site construction attend sites walk to make sure there is no any blockage or obstructions and make sure construction are completely based on Clearvision site drawings.

• Working Planet EV for WiMax to make prediction sites, run RF propagation Planet EV tool for 90IB, 80IB, 90OS

• Manage sites augment project, antenna’s relocation based on blockage and Stack Add

• Generating detailed maps & Designs for Networks Link Budget analysis, Interference and optimization of network

• Verifying network coverage through cluster drives and CW drive test data

• In- Identify sectors with poor pilot dominance using KPI calculation criteria (i.e. primary connections, total usage, throughput) (equal power boundary improvements)

• Utilizing X-Stream & Windcatcher tools to analyze test results and reports

• Monitoring Alarm notification and alerts to timely resolve 4G WiMax related site issues

• Perform 4G Antenna sweeps verification based on vendor reports

• 4G ATP/SAT package testing to verify if the cell site is meeting all necessary requirements

• Trained new members on ATP/SAT package PM issue resolution

• Work with 4G NHQ , ND group & Intel performance testing

• Perform Network entry testing on a regular basis to enhance performance

• Radial drives maps to verify Motorola SAT packages radial routes too. Also mange team assign for radial maps

• Calculate Pre/Post Performance and Trend Cluster Performance

• Supported Motorola WiMax ASN & deployment sites in Mid West region.

• Analyze WiMax 4G data test reports in 4G WiMax X-Stream tool.

• Supported Samsung WiMax ACR & RAS deployed in North East markets.

• Support 4G NRF milestone deliverables completions, continuous wave (CW) testing, model tuning, redesign/overlay site selection. Supporting 4G team & sharing load task & assignments

• Collaborate with 4G vendors to meet or exceed RF milestones & Notify issues as they arise for resolutions.

• Complete all NRF requested deliverables, including those for Composer Review, CW Testing, and Propagation Model Tuning on time, update required 4G sites tracker, to include Official Site Lists, CW test tracker and schedule, CW drive maps, CW test results, and NRF deliverables.

• Work with local iDEN and CDMA teams to corporate 4G designs to existing overlays and new sites while minimizing network issues.

• iDen Testing for Motorola Armadillo Project

• iDen Mobility Manager A043 Handoff (HO) Mute, A083 GPS E911, A043 iPTE testing

• Support Site Development with the completion of 4G site assessments, leasing & zoning, construction start, and construction complete milestones per AVF tracking & attend weekly deployment meetings, and provide requested deliverables as needed.

• Worked on RNC,EMS Servers, PDSN & DOM configuration & integration

• Monitor the Sprint Falcon reports & trouble shoots the problem cell sites.

• Maintained EVDO site Status, Responsible for site testing, bandwidth & ping testing

• Analyze the daily, weekly & monthly market reports to monitor the drop, block access failures calls

• Run DO_NL tool for EVDO update the neighbors according to 1X

• Configured Nortel Base Station Subsystem Manager tools to monitor BSC Alarms & software loads.

• Run the ROP to monitor RNC alarms , GUI status & manage the dash board for EVDO

• Optimizing CDMA System performance by analyzing upload and download data call progress

• Enhancing CDMA voice call capability by analyzing sync, paging, and traffic channels

• RF System Performance Test through Data-collection and post-processing analysis by using Invex 3G,WindCatcher & EVDO 3.0 upgrade for Miami & Ft. Myers markets

• Run Invex3G tool for EVDO & verify the RSSI, Thru puts, handoff/downs & EVDO-1xrtt

• Customer focused field-testing & system integration to enhance system reliability

• Cluster testing to verify system functionality, handovers , RNC handovers

• Working with Sprint Core RF for Rev. A upgrade of DOM by end of this year 2006

• Responsible for ordering & processing T-1 for New built & capacity sites

• New sites integration in CACP as well as EMS & RNC servers

• BSC upgrade & maintenance to maximize CDMA network performance

• Monitor & troubleshoot EVDO & Voice health page for Miami & Ft Myers sites

• Collecting & Analyzing data by using tools AGILENT E6474A / E74xx (Board & Wipper)

• Testing & data collection by using Blue Rose ver 2.55A (Will Tech) & Actix Analyzer

• Run the flux tool for EVDO performance & monitor T-1 utilizations

Engineering Consultant

Lucent / Motorola/ Nortel (Verizon/Alltel/US Cellular) Savannah GA, Kingman AZ, LA CA 09/2003-07/2005

• Customer focused field-testing & system integration to enhance system reliability

• System integration & post-processing utilizing CAIT & LDAT tools

• Verifying data call functionality and progress by analyzing Lucent CDMA network

• Utilizing DPDM monitoring tools to verify call origination, and RSSI parameters

• Run the scripts in OMCR & collect the CBSC data & import into cluster drives

• GPRS Mobility Test to verify Data throughput between Clusters

• GSM/GPRS Software Testing and Ftp Upload/Download data Analysis

• Cluster Drive to verify RSSI, Handovers, Drop/Block call, and RF Coverage issues

• RF System Optimization by analyzing Neighbor List, Hopping, and Interference issues

• Worked with Wizard and Planet EV design tools for designing New Sites and optimization of old sites.

Project Manager

Siemens, Toledo, OH 06/2002-08/2003

• Worked as Project Manager responsible for monitoring North American Customer Market

• Development of lab integration processes and procedures to enhance system performance

• Continuous performance evaluation & quality enhancement for timely product delivery

• Project Implementation and risk assessment through proactive technical resource management

• Supervising engineering specialists to maximize overall efficiency

Test Engineer

World Link Inc, Richardson, TX (Ericsson Consultant) 08/2001-05/2002

• Work on 2.5G RF Network Optimization of AT&T GSM/GPRS networks

• Evaluate the performance & quality of wireless voice & data features

• Verifying network performance through Inter-system handover analysis

• System software testing & FTP upload / download data analysis using TEMS

System Test Engineer

Nortel Networks, Richardson, TX 01/2001-08/2001

• Nortel BTS Hardware & Software configuration to optimize RF data thru put & network capacity

• Enhancing CDMA System performance by analyzing BSC, PDSN, and BTS communication

• Worked on AAA server installation and software commissioning

• CDMA Lab Prime for Nortel Technologies responsible for systems integration and product test

• EVDO, and 1xRTT Data call process, and Inter-PDSN Testing while verifying AAA Authentication

• Voice call product test using EVRC, EVRC-B, and 13 k vocoding

• Verifying Inter-band, and Inter-Channel Handoffs on Cellular (800), PCS (1900), and AWS Bands

• Enhancing CDMA System performance by analyzing BSC, PCF, PDSN, and BTS communication

• BSC Software Configuration and upgrade utilizing monitoring tool (BAM Server)

• Analyzing Call Processing and Speech / Signal flow to optimize BSS System performance

• Packet data throughput & connectivity verification by Interface analysis

• Developed software system test plan for Nortel’s CDMA IS-95 & CDMA 2000 features

• Base Station Prime responsible for Load Sanity, BSC Upgrade, and O&M

• Thorough understanding of CDMA BSC architecture/call processing features and debug

procedures and system recovery methods

• Handling MTX switch configuration & BSC/BTS communications problems

• Resolved 3G Packet Data Network issues by troubleshooting PDSN, PCU, SCIS Cards and

verifying L2TP Tunnel / PPP Session configuration (CDMA 2000 Environment)

Professional Skills

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

• Award Solutions Exploring WiMAX

• WiMAX Network Operations & Maintenance

• WiMAX Radio Link, Parameters & Performance

• Mentum Planet 5 Core and WiMAX Features

• Microwave Radio Waves Training Class

• BSC Operations & Maintenance Certification.

• Metro Cell Operations & Maintenance Certification.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PEC)

• CDMA Technology Overview Certification.

• Nortel Networks CDMA Product Design Certification.

• CDMA Ground Floor Certification.

• IPC-A-610 Soldering certified by Kent Electronics.

• IPC-A_610 Soldering J-STD-001 Class2certified by keystone International

Computer Skills

Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, ATM, Telnet

Testing Tools: WindCatcher, TEMS Investigation, Grayson Invex 3G, Agilent, Wiltech Blue Rose, CAIT, Map Info, Delorme Street Atlas, Planet EV, Actix Analyzer, LDAT, X-Cal, X-Cap,

Oracle Developer 2000: SQL / PSQL / Forms

Software Packages: MS-Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint

Education

Currently pursuing a MISM (Masters in Information Systems Management) at DeVry University

BSEE (Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering); NED University of Engineering & Technology

Projects

• Invent & Designed a Industrial Process Controller Micro Controller Based Data Acquisition

And Control System (By having the news published in the International NEWS bulletin)

• Discussed the end-to-end signaling operation of a wireless system such as the mobile station

registration process, call origination, calls termination and call clearing. Described the service

of the roaming mobile station, call waiting and handoffs in the CDMA system.

Personal & Award

• Excellent communication skills, self motivated, work under pressure in Team environment.

• I am a team player who likes to enhance on skills.

• Sprint & Xohm Excellence Award

Reference

• Available upon request.

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