Senior Engineer Device (CPEs) Testing
PTCL (Etisalat)
Total years of experience :29 years, 0 Months
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.