SEBI AMPITHARA

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Associate RF Engineer with 3 years experience in the telecommunications industry. Worked for Clearwire Corporation doing drive test and optimization of Wi-max, IDEN, and CDMA cell sites. Performed location and site audits for market expansion capacity. Worked on organizing and daily update of neighbor list for sites in the market. Performed extensive field-testing and surveys for improvement of Wi-max network capabilities. Worked as an RF Technician performing site surveys and path surveys for Alcatel Lucent in the Boston area. Proficient using drive testing tools XCAL, map-info, Microsoft Streets and trips, Agilent and post processing tool Windcatcher, Google Earth, Trimble Nomad, Trupulse 360. Currently working on testing the Sprint Qchat feature using Qualcomm developed software by performing drive and stationary tests.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF PUNE, INDIA: 2007

Certificate of Completion in:

C Programming | Java | MATLAB | AutoCAD|

CAREER HISTORY

TELEWORLD SOLUTIONS RESTON, VA JULY 2011-PRESENT

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Currently working as an Associate Engineer drive testing the Sprint Qchat feature using Qualcomm developed drive test tools like QXDM, JDSU software for Sanyo, Kyocera and Iden phones.

Performing drives and stationary tests to identify the network coverage using QI Chat Feature software for the Sanyo and Kyocera phones, using Agilent JDSU for the Iden phones.

Prepare drive routes for current and upcoming markets using Microsoft Street and Trips.

Assist in uploading data on X-Stream server and also post processing of data on Windcatcher.

WIRELESS FACILITIES INC BOSTON, MA MARCH 2011-JUNE 2011

ASSOCIATE RF ENGINEER

Worked as an Associate RF performing site surveys and path surveys for installation of microwave antennas by Alcatel Lucent for Sprint.

Performed site surveys to confirm the accurate position of sites as predicted by the customer, checking the ground AMSL using Trimble Nomad, listing all access information and directions to site, checking heights of antenna installation on buildings or towers for microwave antenna installation using Tru-pulse 360 and taking pictures of cell site to check for any obstructions in network coverage.

Performed path surveys to check for any obstructions in line of site between sectors of two cell sites, making note of any obstructions such as trees or buildings in path of line of site and measuring their heights to be forwarded to customer for evaluation.

EXPERT WIRELESS SOLUTIONS (CLEARWIRE CONTRACTOR) PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA DEC 2008 -SEPT 2010

FURTHER ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (CLEARWIRE CONTRACTOR) PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA SEPT 2010-FEB 2011

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Performed in the improvement of network performance by analyzing drive data and the performance parameters.

Prepared cluster drive routes for network performance evaluation and analysis of drive data using windcatcher for checking call failures, sector swaps, site coverage and suggesting changes in parameters.

Offer extensive assistance in evaluating fill-in sites to initiate market expansion and capacity.

Performed site audits, single site handoff testing, physical changing of site parameters and physically monitoring site alarms.

Performed cluster driving and assisted in solving trouble ticket issues.

Coordinate data collection efforts as well as implement initiatives to expand Clearwire Inc. sites in Philadelphia area.

Render expert oversight to staff to facilitate expedited site maintenance; initiate and deploy overhauling procedures during operation outages to improve transmission

Optimize end-to-end performance of Wimax broadband network through proactively monitoring of RF and IP layers installation; post processing of drive data on windcatcher software and providing appropriate solutions; as well as troubleshooting packet loss, throughput, and latency issues.

Offer extensive assistance in evaluating fill-in sites to initiate market expansion and capacity.

Oversaw the site’s overall maintenance; including cluster driving, preparing cluster drive routes using streets and trips site auditing, handoff testing, static testing, and azimuths checking.

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BRONX, NY

TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR JUN 2008-DEC 2008

Worked on the NYSDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project; inspected contractor’s work that includes VMS signs, CCTVs, minihubs, control cabinets, equipment cabinets, as well as E-Z pass cabinets.

Performed product testing and immediate troubleshooting procedures for VMC boards using magnetic detectors.

Rendered discreet oversight in maintaining CCTVs using PIC Software.

Supported the chief engineer in the successful optimization of locations for new ITS equipment installation, updating of maps, and inventory records.

ANTECH SOFTWARE INDIA

FINAL YEAR PROJECT (INTERNSHIP) AUG 2006-APR 2007

Developed the Human Machine Interface (HMI) for future company usage in industries to allow control of a number of machines using a computer operating system.

Programmed the HMI kit using Linux software.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Indian Institute of Engineer (IIE), Acknowledged Member

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