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Muhammad Akbar

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Last update: 06.09.2022

Radio Frequency(RF) Expert (2G/3G/4G)

Graduation: Mirpur University of Sciences and Tehchnology
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Full Professional) | Hindi (Limited professional)

Attachments

Degree_Back_Side.jpg
Degree_Front_Side.jpg
RF_Engineer_Muhammad_2020-1.pdf

Skills

Data Collection, UMTS, Algorithms, RSSI, log files, 2G, LTE, PCI, UMTS/GSM, MIMO, Actix Analyzer, Mapinfo, Nemo Analyzer, FMA, Google Earth, MS Excel, MS Access,3GPP Protocols, 3G,4G,2G, VoLTE, Radio Frequency Planning, Radio Frequency Optimization, Drive Test Logs Analysis,RF, Report Preparation, TroubleShoot, Root Cause Analysis, Parametric Optimization

Project history

10/2016 - 12/2019
Network Performance Management (NPM) 3G/4G RF Optimization & Planning Engineer

(China Mobile Pakistan-CMPak) (Huawei Outsourced)
Network Performance Management (NPM) 3G/4G RF Optimization & Planning Engineer




* HQ 3G/4G Reporting
* All NPM related 3G/4G tasks
* Features and trials in UTRAN 19.0 ,20.0 & ERAN 13.0.
* Familiar with 3GPP protocols.
* VoLTE and Video service troubleshooting and optimization.
* Conducted radio network insight to catch main problems of live network for improving KPIs to
achieve defined targets.
* Parametric Optimization.
* Customer Complaints Handling
* RF Interference analysis in the Network
* IPTX bottlenecks.
* Analysis and preparation of optimizations of city-based reports.
* Daily, weekly & monthly reporting.
* Network Capacity analysis monthly report.

07/2015 - 08/2015
3G RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer

Vodacom Project (NPI) (Network Performance Improvement)
3G RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer (Huawei Outsourced)




* Optimization Recommendations, Work Orders generation and approval from Client &
Troubleshooting in UMTS.
* Huawei CHR traces and trouble shoot.
* Use U2000/M2000/PRS tools to generate KPI's reports.
* OSS KPI's optimization.
* Optimize Huawei RAN Features/Algorithms.
* (R99 / HSPA) Features optimization
* UTRAN RAN 15.0, 16.0 Huawei.
* Optimization of SHO and HHO problems.
* Reducing Pilot Pollution & improving Ec/No.
* Investigation Parameters like RSSI, TX power adjustment etc.
* HSPA maximum throughput evaluations.
* Evaluate & Investigate the Voice Quality (MOS) over the 3G networks through drive test.
* Monitor/Report/Compare KPIS for pre/post swap statistics in high technical level.
* Extract from Huawei Dump all enabled features & related flags (and hidden flags).
* OSS KPI's optimization, Capable of optimizing Cell/Node-B/RNC/SRC levels.
* Investigation & Optimization Recommendation & Troubleshooting in UMTS
* Monitor the daily and busy hour statistics.
* Day to day Troubleshoot, resolutions and checking the progress of the Teams.
* Parameters and Physical audit of the network.
* Analyze and investigate KPI statistics and log files to improve QOS by parameter tuning

02/2014 - 06/2015
RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer (2G, 3G & LTE)

Modernization Project, Rollout, Swap -Huawei - (Du & Etisalat)
RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer (2G, 3G & LTE) (Huawei Outsourced)




* Analysis & report generation of 2G (Swap), 3G & LTE (Rollout) for around 1000 Sites.
* Achieve & maintain the Radio Network Performance as per the contracted KPIs (Availability,
Accessibility, Retain ability, Mobility, Utilization & Service.
* Single Site Verification (SSV) / lead the field team for on time site submissions with
proper log files and complete DT functionality including sites audits.
* Cluster Level Network Optimization (Hard/Soft Parameters Tuning)
* PCI, PRACH, TAC/TAL Planning.
* Radio Planning Procedure & Frequency Planning.
* Neighbor Cell (LTE-LTE, LTE-WCDMA) Planning.
* Technical Support for Field Testing of LTE.
* Conducting Final Acceptance Report based on statistics and drive test measurements.
* Interference analysis and tested radio performances of the newly integrated sites.
* LTE air interface, Handover procedure, cell search, selection and reselection, IRAT with
UMTS/GSM, MIMO ways of transmission SFBC and TX diversity according to UE speed, SINR,
Spectrum efficiency and TX/RX correlation.
* Analyzing traces and Drive test of the first LTE call, checking MIMO behavior, throughput,
SINR, Uplink power over PUSCH.
* Day to day Troubleshoot, resolutions and checking the progress of the Teams.
* Training the Field Teams.
* OSS KPIs monitoring pre/post after frequency re-farming and newly integrated sites.

01/2013 - 01/2014
Senior RNPO (Radio Network Planning and Optimization) Engineer

Mobilink Mega Swap Project
Senior RNPO (Radio Network Planning and Optimization) Engineer
(Huawei Outsourced)




* Pre & Post Swap KPI & Drive Test Analysis and recommendations for improvement.
* Parameter tuning at BSC/ Cell Level, Frequency & Neighbor Optimization.
* Dual band (900/1800) Layer Optimization & Tuning, Worst cells analysis on a weekly basis
* Interface between RNO team & customer, reporting as per prescribed formats of operator
* Resolve Customer Complaints regarding TCH blocking, Half Rate voice performance, Traffic
balance for dual band
* KPI Monitoring along with the service affecting alarms. VIP case monitoring.
* Preparing Worst Cell, Alarm, Non-Traffic, Optimization, NPM Daily Work, Single RAN, UMTS
* Daily Performance Reports.
* Analyze Methods (parameters, KPI's reporting and configuration) to troubleshoot/optimize the
Network Performance.
* Identifying potential issues (congestion, network parameters tuning, customer complaints,
etc.) and providing associated recommendations
* Defining the KPI`s Targets for the Managed Services (MS) Project.
* Weekly/Monthly KPI Reports & Reporting to RF Manager of the Customer.
* Follow up and resole Customer Complaints.

02/2009 - 12/2012
RNPO (Radio Network Planning and Optimization) Engineer (2G) (ZTE Outsourced)

* Cluster Drive Test & Single site Check, Detailed analysis of Post processed log files
* Network Benchmarking, Antenna Optimization & tuning
* IBS Walk-test and CQT (Call Quality Test)
* BSC and Cell level parameter tuning, Frequency & Neighbor Optimization
* Resolve Customer Complaints & Report generation in prescribed formats
* Coverage & Capacity Planning for Network Expansion
* Worst Cell KPI Analysis on a weekly basis and suggest recommendations for improvement
* Detailed analysis of Post processed Drive Test Logs
* Network Benchmarking, Antenna Optimization & tuning
* BSC & Cell Level KPI Performance Analysis
* Dual Band (900 & 1800) Layer Optimization & Tuning.
* Technical Proposal & Acceptance Test Procedure analysis & report submission

Telecom Tools Handled




* Drive Test Tools: TEMS Investigation , NEMO , Genex Probe
* Post Processing Tools: Actix Analyzer, Mapinfo , Nemo Analyzer
* Vendor Specific Tools:
Huawe i: M2000 ( U 2000) , PRS client, Genex Assistant, Nastar (Online & Offline) ,Pro-
Optima, U-NET, FMA, Omstar
ZTE : Netnumen ,Minos
* Non-vendor Specific Tools: MapInfo, Google Earth, MS Excel , MS Access, Asset,Atoll

Local Availability

Only available in these countries: Pakistan

Other

I am a Telecommunications Profession with over 10 years of experience in the radio frequency planning and optimization domain of the wireless industry.
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