Muhammad Tariq, Senior Engineer Device (CPEs) Testing

Muhammad Tariq

Senior Engineer Device (CPEs) Testing

PTCL (Etisalat)

Location
Pakistan - Rawalpindi
Education
Master's degree, MBA (Management)
Experience
29 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 0 Months

Senior Engineer Device (CPEs) Testing at PTCL (Etisalat)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • My current job since January 2013

 Developed detailed SOPs, WIs for Testing in terms of functionality, stability & performance testing of both Wireless CPEs (3G/4G EVOs, Wingles, Dongles, Clouds, TABs, FWT, Phablets, Wi-Fi Routers and Wireline CPEs (ADSL2+ Modems, Routers, STBs, Android Boxes, VDSL, POTs, SIP-T, Combo RGWs etc.
 Carried thorough performance analysis by certifying software/firmware releases of devices, verification of protocols, TR069 management testing on CPE and server compliance, HTTP/FTP Multicast & switching functionality etc. testing.
 Improved the quality of services by consistently forcing the Validation Test processes and provided subject matter expertise as required.
 Actively Participated in requirements, design and development workshops to fully understand the technical solution and reviewed system documentations and ensure adherence to standards.
 Prepared test plans, scripts and reports according to pre-defined standards.

Senior Engineer Network Performance Management / Quality Assurance at PTCL (Etisalat)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • March 2008 to January 2013

 Prepared adequate Key Performance indicators (KPls) with the participation of the concerned stakeholders based on Telecom benchmarking and best practices as license obligation to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
 Monitored network performance and end-to end quality of service (QoS) for the whole PTCL Telecom networks including PSTN, WLL, MM & BB, IPTV and Transport.
 Framed and implemented comprehensive formats for Technical Audit aimed at assessing the performance of different elements of PTCL Telecom network.
 Proposed practical steps for system improvement on the basis of Technical Audit observations.
 Prepared the SOPs / Check lists for preventive and corrective maintenance of various network elements to improve the overall QoS to end user in QMS perspectives.
 Monitored, analyzed and reported network routes and links traffic, capacity, congestion and blockage status with historical analysis and forecasting of the network quality and resources capacity keeping a close internal relationship with all relevant departments of PTCL.
 Participated in the assessment and selection of the performance and Quality management tools / systems for different network technologies and services.
 Provided technical guidance assistance & coaching to Regional Quality Team members
 Conducted the Inspection of on going development projects as per PTCL standards.
 Provisional Acceptance Testing of various Telecom network elements according to PAT protocols, follow-up of discrepancies removal for issuance of PAC and FAC.

Senior Engineer National Network Design at PTCL
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • February 2003 to March 2008

 Prepared the Trunking Diagrams for regular ADP / Replacement Lines for National Network.
 Prepared / Updated the Routing Plan to ensure uninterrupted flow of National and International traffic.
 Created and maintained the Data Base for the PTCL Switching Network.
 Responsible for the proper structuring of Multi Exchange Area Networks in Urban centers to optimize the flow of inter Exchange traffic.
 Planned the evolution of PTCL Switching Network from conventional TDM to the IP base Next Generation Network (NGN).
 Responsible for the traffic analysis of PSTN to forecast and Design National Network.
 Network optimization with the help of Traffic studies.

Assistant Engineer Operation & Maintenance Center at PTCL
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • June 2001 to February 2003

 Centralized Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) activities of the allied network consisting of 12 Digital Exchanges of EWSD and their routine tasks.
 Handling of Exchange Office and Subscriber data Management.
 Generation and Analysis of Statistics and reports, Hardware diagnostics and testing.
 Traffic measurement for post processing analysis for TMN study.
 Scheduled and executed the preventive network maintenance.
 Implemented the proposed recommendations for maintaining and enhancing the network health.
 Handling of Exchange failure and applying Emergency fault procedure.
 Executed network upgrade, performance tuning, and network changes in a planned and professional manner.
 Planned and managed staff duties, training and motivation. Studied the areas of improvement for report to higher Management on timely basis.
 Coordination and joint work with SIEMENS regarding the (OAM) activities.

Assistant Engineer Testing and commissioning Digital Services at Telephone Industries of Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • June 1995 to June 2001

 Executed the Installation, Testing & Commissioning of PSTN Exchanges.
 Off-line / on line testing of EWSD Exchanges.
 Network Integration with local, Transit and Gate way Exchanges.
 Acceptance Testing of Digital Exchanges for PTCL as per Acceptance Test Protocols.
 Ensured the Maintenance of Exchanges for one year warranty period
 Maintaining Exchange office Database
 Provided the Technical assistant to the field staff working at site.

Education

Master's degree, MBA (Management)
  • at Virtual university of Pakistan
  • August 2008
Master's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at University of Engineering and Technology Taxila
  • April 2003

Specialties & Skills

Inspection
Installation
Administration
Testing
Office Automation

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Member
  • May 1994

Training and Certifications

QMS Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2010
Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2013
Six Sigma Green Belt (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2011

Hobbies

  • Games, Net Surfing, Technical Books