RF Planning & Optimization Engineer (2G/3G/4G)
Yemen Mobile Company
Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months
Huawei & ZTE Vendors
• Performing RF Simulations (using Atoll) to predict the cell site coverage and capacity
• Performing initial system planning that includes field surveys and drive tests to predict cell site coverage and to identify sites for acquisition.
• Evaluating the PN Planning Calculations using different PN Planning Methods
• Generating Neighbor Lists
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the CDMA by doing regular Drive Tests to identify poor coverage and quality areas.
• Determination of appropriate RF parameters such as Antenna type and heights, power budget, Forward link Reverse link path balance, effective radiated power, antenna tilt.
• Responsible for the optimization for the network that includes drive testing and tuning of cell parameters to achieve better quality of service, changing configuration of the sites, suggesting ways to achieve capacity and coverage objectives.
• Optimization of CDMA, EVDO and LTE networks to troubleshoot and improve KPIs
• Perform RF performance activities in customer projects independently, according to project plan and in project manager’s guidance
• Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems
• Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections
• Troubleshoot system problems such as Pilot pollution, drop calls, dropped connections, handoff failures and interference issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis of RF issues to meet target KPIs.
• Recommend parameter changes to improve performance and prepare status reports.
• Generate scripts necessary for RF optimization.
• Network elements monitoring, analysis, fine tuning, optimization and troubleshooting.
• Operating in compliance with the processes, methods and tools linked to the job and possesses service excellence awareness
- Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
- Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
- Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
- Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
- Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
- Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
- Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
- Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
From Siemens Equipment Model SIEMENS 240 Old, SIEMENS XS, SIEMENS 240 NEW, SIEMENS BTS 40, SIEMENS MINI to Nokia-Siemens Flexi Edge • Flexi Edge Stack Installation, Indoor Cabinet Installation and Outdoor Cabinet Installation.
• Swap Site Survey
• Materials Preparation, Delivery, Feeder Testing, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Integration, Troubleshooting in case of problem.
• Alarm Simulation of Flexi Edge.
• Coordination with Client.
• Responsible in Project Documentation and do site updates on (IPM) Integrated Project Management.
• Responsible on giving training for Engineers and technicians of the project
Relevant Courses: - Digital Communications - Mobile Communications - Fiber Optics - Communication Networks - System analysis and Simulation
Relevant Coursework: - Digital Communication - Antennas and Propagation - Electronic Communication Design - Information Theory - Coding - Laser Communication and Fiber Optic Design - Digital System Design - Digital Signal Processing - Digital Image Processing - Computer Networks - Neural Networks
