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ASHISH AGRAWAL

Sr. RF Engineer
Yorkville,IL

Summary

A dynamic professional with quality experience of 16+ Years in the Telecom industry for a client servicing and Key account management and operations. Worked on multiple projects with different clients in the wireless industry supporting different technologies – 5G/IoT, VoLTE/LTE, UMTS, CDMA, EVDO and GSM, worked and working on different assignments and projects and supporting RF Design (RFDS), RF Optimization and Performance, Small Cells and Regulatory Site Compliance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sr. RF Engineer

Amdocs
Downers Grove, IL
03.2020 - Current
  • Working with T-Mobile since March 2020. Responsible for design, planning, integration, and optimization activities for the Chicago and Milwaukee markets.
  • Involved in Chicago/Milwaukee Site Integration and on-airing process. Major responsibilities involved in the market to onboard the new build sites, new technologies (AWS/PCS/Lowband/TDD and NR), Sector addition on the legacy sites, or hardware upgrade on the 4G/5G network. Optimize 4G/5G/Small cells/DAS sites, complete several T-Mobile milestones, and submit their acceptance reports to the customer.
  • 5G KPI optimization and troubleshooting like NR Drops, Accessibility for SA and NSA sites, and Improving DL & UL UE Average Throughput. Work involves improving NR Major KPIs like 5G accessibility,5G retainability, ENDC KPIs, and Initial Troubleshooting and OSS Parameters to Check to align properly based on the baseline configuration. NRCA optimization for N2500, and N1900 sites.
  • Involved in 5G Parameter audits, baseline parameter audits, Missing X2 link audits, SSB Frequency audits LCRID audits. 5G SA/NSA Cell Edge Optimization.
  • Involved in 5G Feature testing and trials such as SRB Robustness Trial, Intra Frequency SA N71 and N41, 5G NR NSA RACH Optimization Parameters trials, SA LMS optimization, Nokia VOLTE CDRX Optimization, etc.
  • 4G and 5G SWAPPED SECTORS analysis and optimization post site integration and turn up.
  • Initial Troubleshooting of 5G OSS Parameters to check the Status of RI Links, Status of the cell, Status of the sector, and Cell reservation status.
  • 5G optimization includes performing SSV/SSS drive test and its L3 message analysis. The main purpose of performing a 5G site drive test is to check for time spent on 5G, DL throughput, NSA drop: 5G radio link failure, and NSA RACH failures.
  • Involved in 4G Cluster/Site optimization to improve Volte Drops, Volte failures, Improve Mobility Performance and Improve SINR and Throughput. Optimization is involved in improving the major LTE areas and sites of the cluster after doing Mobility Optimization, Tilt Optimization, Coverage verification, Traffic balancing, & Leakage troubleshooting. SINR & CQI improvement optimization involved including the latest feature trials, PRACH/RSI planning & cell range traffic distribution analysis, and Parameter audits and corrections. Working on the high-level Cluster Optimization after taking the steps like identifying & Prioritize & Creating High volte dropped call Cluster areas, Mobility Optimization to Improve Poor Handover Performance, Optimization of RF issues related to Tilts, Other Physical issues, & RS-Boost optimization, SINR, & CQI improvement optimization including leveraging features where available, VoLTE Leakage Optimization – Reduce Leakage within the cluster, PRACH/RSI Optimization for improved RACH performance, Capacity Load Balancing Optimization and Parameter Audits and corrections, Identifying & Prioritize Volte dropped call Cluster areas based upon input taken from True-Call, T-Mobile One data, SIP drops identification and optimization,
  • Work involves improving T-Mobile's national scorecard called NNP/MD Directors dashboard and keeps improving and maintaining at the top level nationally and in the central region
  • Monitor and optimize small cells for the Chicago and Milwaukee market and offload macro sites. Optimization involved improving small cells and keep improving after analyzing PCI Confusion/co-PCI, Low throughputs analysis, and Low traffic usages. Work involves improving High volte drops, high Volte AFR, Low coverage footprint, UL RSSI weak due to interference, Increasing the usage efficiency of LAA carrier (T2 and T3 cells), Increasing the usage efficiency of L1900 band (T2 cells), and decrease the thresholds to activate LAA carriers aggressively. Utilized IMNOS tool to verify small cells having a close distance of PCI reused and PCI confusion issue with macro sector and the small cell itself. Increase the UE throughput by enabling additional LAA secondary downlink component carriers
  • Special event Hi-Cap parameter tuning, optimization, and performance monitoring. Load sharing, traffic management strategies, and Mobility optimization between LTE Carriers. Investigate high UL RSSI issues in the network with the help of field technicians. Responsible for using True Call, IMNOS tools, and Layer 3 analysis for troubleshooting KPI degradation. Analysis of Drive test data on Actixone to check swap sectors, Call Drops, RSRP, PCI check, etc.

RF Engineer IV

Sublime Wireless
Pennsauken, NJ
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Worked for Sprint VoLTE Network optimization project in 4 Opto Markets (Philly Metro, South Jersey, Delaware, and Central PA).
  • Optimize VoLTE Clusters to meet Accessibility and Sustainability KPIs' targets (99.9% and 99.7% respectively). Provide weekly progress reports to ensure all deliverables are meeting timelines and to help identify any new challenges. Audit and clean up VoLTE-related parameters. Address any VoLTE-related customer issues. VoLTE features activation for Sprint, vMME IP addition/deletion, QCI 1 & 5 & 9 features activation, VoLTE GPL audit and implementation as per the recommendation, GPL parameter compliance for VoLTE.
  • Analyzing Drive test logs and providing Recommendations. Verify VoLTE coverage/service in Key In-Building locations within the 4 Opto Markets. Compare VoLTE service to CDMA service in key In-Building locations within the 4 Opto Markets. Individually responsible for the opto markets cluster and highways and optimized all the volte-related Sprint KPIs.
  • Involved in Nokia and Samsumg PSO alerts and market features trials for Philadelphia/Delaware and Southern Jersey markets. Involved in several features' trials and optimization like VoLTE/LTE CDR Improvement Trials- rrcGuardTimer and tPoll timer retransmit, A3/A5 Handover optimization for HPUE, FDD Inter Band CA (B26-B25 CA), TDD UL Power Control - Closed Loop With SRS, FDD TTI Bundling Opto, PucchMinNumRrc, VoLTE/LTE Paging Discards optimization. VoLTE QCI1 and LTE TM Optimization for idle mode/dedicated mode and load balancing. VOLTE UL Packet Loss Improvement doing CDRX Disablement. Active/Idle mode load balancing parameter update within multiple carriers (FDD/TDD), Layer structuring within the higher to lower bands. RSRP/RSRQ-based mobility optimization, RLF triggers. Idle Mode Redirection trials for shift traffic on 5Mhz to 10 Mhz.
  • Involvement in improving VoLTE KPIs such as VoLTE retainability, VoLTE accessibility, SIP and RTP measurement, Poor UL SINR analysis, poor DL/UL MOS, and Jitter. VoLTE call muting improvement for Macro/Mini Macro and UE-Relays. Good understanding and hands-on experience to improve VoLTE SIP Session setup failure/ setup failures. Good understanding of VoLTE SIP layers and their call codes. Packet Discard Rate
  • Coverage analysis based on Atoll prediction plot analysis to improve the network's overall performance. Troubleshoot typical problems like interference, inter and intra-handover failure, low throughput / poor SINR, etc. Troubleshoot external and internal interference using a spectrum analyzer. Drive test log analysis using XCAP and Windcatcher and analysis of Layer 3 Protocols of drive test log for different technologies such as LTE, eCSFB calls, and EVDO/CDMA calls using Windcatcher. Troubleshoot areas of customer issues and propose improvement solutions.
  • Knowledge sharing sessions within the internal sprint team and present VoLTE Pre/Post cluster optimization reports internally and to the sprint directors weekly.

RF Engineer III

Sublime Wireless
Plano, TX
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Working in NPO team for Washington/Oregon markets of AT&T LTE sites swap from ALU BCEM to NOKIA FSM4 HW and SW FL17A and FL18.
  • Pre-Post Monitoring, hourly or daily performance KPIs reports like Volte and LTE Data, Accessibility, Retainability, HOSR Inter and Intra performance, Data Dl/UL Throughput and Traffic after sites swap.
  • Pre-Post Analysis of RTWP, RSSI, SINR, TA and SIP DC related with drops, Parameters audit and Validation.
  • Monitoring sites alarm and doing sites health check.
  • Optimization and perform troubleshooting on worst offenders' sites. Performing counters analysis, KPIs trending, Alarm monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting.
  • Preformed DAS (CRAN) sites and small cells optimization, troubleshooting, Parameter audit and tuning.
  • Tools used Nokia tools including PNM, ALU NPO, NetAct RS, WPS, MapInfo and Google earth.
  • Leading market performance team and GDC team. Daily sync up meeting with team and discussing high runner clusters and troubleshooting steps.

RF Engineer III

IDatalytics LLC
Plano, TX
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Working in NPO team for Washington/Oregon markets of AT&T LTE sites swap from ALU BCEM to NOKIA FSM4 HW and SW FL17A and FL18.
  • Pre-Post Monitoring, hourly or daily performance KPIs reports like Volte and LTE Data, Accessibility, Retainability, HOSR Inter and Intra performance, Data Dl/UL Throughput and Traffic after sites swap.
  • Pre-Post Analysis of RTWP, RSSI, SINR, TA and SIP DC related with drops, Parameters audit and Validation.
  • Monitoring sites alarm and doing sites health check.
  • Optimization and perform troubleshooting on worst offenders' sites. Performing counters analysis, KPIs trending, Alarm monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting.
  • Preformed DAS (CRAN) sites and small cells optimization, troubleshooting, Parameter audit and tuning.
  • Tools used Nokia tools including PNM, ALU NPO, NetAct RS, WPS, MapInfo and Google earth.
  • Leading market performance team and GDC team. Daily sync up meeting with team and discussing high runner clusters and troubleshooting steps.

NPO Specialist

Nokia Solution & Networks
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Worked with Vodafone VoLTE/LTE/GSM/WCDMA rollout (India). Work Involved in optimizing the Vodafone PE (East) area which includes daily 4G KPI monitoring, DT log analysis, and providing custom report to the customer.
  • Frequency re-framing in 4G from 3 MHz to 5MHz and aligned parameters accordingly. Fast Retune to LTE Feature testing and implemented in N/W, activate SON Mobility Robustness and Optimization, dlOlQcEnable Parameter Testing to increase DL Throughput. Expertise in Nokia tools including PNM, NPO, NetAct RS, etc. creating reports and deep dive counter-based analysis. Tuning RF-related parameters to improve key KPIs such as CSSR and its signaling and E-RAB part, RRC Connection Failure Rate, Data ERAB Drop Rate, DL/UL Throughput, Intra/Inter E-NB HO Failures, Inter-RAT Handover (LTE to WCDMA) and (LTE to GSM) failure analysis and Total Handover Failures analysis and optimization.
  • Good understanding of LTE events, X2 and S1 interfaces, and LTE eCSFB/CSFB features. Expert in the following interfaces of the EPC Architecture. Complete understanding of Mobility/Transport nodes. Working experience in Configuring, Testing, and troubleshooting the 3G/4G Mobility Network and Understanding mobility-related call flows and interfaces. Knowledge of packet Core Applications and their interfaces such as GTP-C, GTP-U, RADIUS, LDAP, DIAMETER, and DNS. Good Understanding of MIMO transmission scheme for LTE.

Specialist

Ericsson
Kolkata, West Bengal,India
04.2016 - 07.2016
  • Worked for Sprint CDMA/EVDO/LTE Network Vision (USA) for Ericsson Markets. Worked as an SME for 3G/4G network optimization. Involved in analyses of network parameters and implementation of system changes for network optimization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Site Cluster RF optimization, Macro/Micro/DAS site RF optimization, capacity layer optimization, handover optimization, and parameter tuning and optimization. Ericsson OSS, Common Explorer, NM and MML command’s/EVDO and LTE parameter auditing, changes/new features (CQI/Scripts, integration & troubleshooting, site).
  • ANR activation, Tier 1 Neighbor relation creation/deletion. RET configuration/definition and Troubleshooting of Antennas. Alignment of baseline parameters for newly integrated sites with its Golden Image Parameters. Provided L1 support on Ericsson RAN network elements and Perform L1 Health Checks and rectify any issues found. Captured network data i.e. logs & Follow agreed escalation timeframes & Join and provide updates on technical bridges. Create/Update Trouble Tickets with L1 fault. Information, impact analysis, and rectification and provide an interface to other support levels and teams. Perform L1 troubleshooting and Fault restoration, coordinate with 3rd parties, and escalate to client management.
  • Took overall responsibility for the RAN network element and handled technical issues. Performed problem analysis on RSSI/VSWR and cleared alarm and troubleshooting UMTS, and LTE. Like (TMAs, RETs, Configuration, etc.). New carrier commissioning, integration, and optimization. Involved in Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting of critical KPIs like Mobility, Retainability, Accessibility, Quality parts, and various root cause analysis & Golden clusters projects like DCR improvement, TA analysis, Interference analysis, User behavior analysis & impact on KPI, Smartphone usage analysis, Capacity, and High user analysis. Analysis of Neighbor relations and implementation of corrections, IRAT mobility planning, optimization, and troubleshooting. Involved in the build-up of 2nd TDD Carrier in Ericsson markets, created scripts, and implemented them in the respective Market. VoLTE, LTE-A, LTE-U new features testing, configuration changes & implementation.

RF Optimization Engineer

IDatalytics LLC
Naperville, IL
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Worked for Sprint Network vision Triband No harm project for ALU Nevada (Phoenix, LA, and Las Vegas) markets from Jan 2015 to Feb 2016.
  • Involved in traffic management and distribution between different bands (800/1900 and 2500) and technologies to maximize coverage, capacity, and throughput. Hands-on experience in Implementing strategies to steer traffic between LTE FDD bands (800 and 1900) and TDD bands (2500) to provide maximum speeds while maintaining optimal coverage and distributing traffic between different carriers within the same band.
  • Performed various market trials to improve market-level KPIs. A few examples include the implementation of filter Coefficient on the market level, trials to decide if a clustering hand-off trigger quantity should be RSRP or RSRQ based, and various trials involving eNB level and UE level timers to improve markets level stats.
  • Experienced in making network physical and parametric changes for special events to accommodate extra capacity needs for LTE and CDMA by making necessary changes such as reduced LTE inactivity timer, TX diversity, changes in the pilot, paging and sync gain for Voice, etc., and other admission control & congestion control parameters.
  • Hands-on experience in layer 3 analysis of drive data to troubleshoot handoff issues, CFR, CDR, and customer complaints. Proficient in Accuver XCAP and Nemo Windcatcher post-processing tools to performing-depth layer 3 analysis.
  • Worked extensively on various inter and intraband handoff parameters and timers such as TimeToTrigger, Cell Individual offset and Offset, tReselection, LTE events (A1-A5) settings,
  • Optimizing eNB level timers such as rrcConnectionSetup, rrcConnectionReconfig, rrcConnectionReEstablish, and UE level timers such as t300, t301, t302, t304, t310, t311 timers to improve CDR, CFR, etc.
  • Proficient in KPI monitoring tools such as Tableau, Cockpit, PNM, and NCV to monitor network performance, generate reports, perform Worst cell analysis (Top offender reports), etc.
  • Perform regular network and parameter audits to monitor any discrepancies. Good knowledge of writing and modifying scripts to automate daily or frequently used procedures.
  • Involvement in CDMA and EVDO CDR, CFR, Low Attempts, Low MBs, Low Erlangs, and MOUs analysis and optimization for improving KPIs as per the market and cluster level. Involved in the implementation of new features and tuning CDMA/LTE radio network parameters. Drive data analysis by conducting drive testing for potential sites will be another tool to assess the new cell site/node location and design. Hands-on Experience in Drive testing analysis tools TEMS and post-analysis tools (Windcatcher, MapInfo, and Actix), Frequency Planning, and Optimization. Responsible for keeping abreast of the vendor equipment and updating the plumbing diagram. All tasks are expected to be completed within the agreed-upon timelines using the workflow tools provided. Performed RF performance activities and support to customers in the field of expertise. Responsible for RF optimization and performance-related activities in the circle. Good Knowledge of Alcatel-Lucent, Samsung, Ericsson, and NSN optimization processes and optimization tools.

Senior RF Engineer

Ericsson
Noida, UP,India
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Worked for LTE deployment of Sprint Network Vision Project in the Phoenix and Las Vegas/LA metro region. The project involved the swap of existing legacy Nortel equipment with ALU/Samsung MMBS, migration of the 3G CDMA/EVDO network from legacy to Samsung/ALU, and deployment of the new 4G LTE network.
  • 4G neighbor list creation and setting up parameters.Duties included various KPI and parameter audits such as checking for search set errors, PN fails, Duplicate PNs, misclassified and wrongly defined parameters, and missing neighbors.
  • Responsible for LTE pre-launch design, Pre-launch optimization, launch, commercialization, and post-launch optimization and system performance monitoring. Responsible for addressing design needs such as sector add, sector Expansion, and Cabinet expansion to meet the existing design needs. Modifying an existing design to meet the KPI threshold. Analyzing drive test data for pre-and post-launch optimization. Defining 4G eHRPD and eCSFB neighbor. Optimization of all dual-band clusters for the market. Meeting various KPIs and requirements for transition and handoff between 800 and 1900 LTE bands. Balancing load appropriately between the two bands and utilizing the band appropriately for coverage or capacity.
  • Responsible for managing EVDO and CDMA performance in the Norfolk/Richmond market and providing assessments of network performance based on analytical analysis from statistical and drive test data.
  • Worked on Network Vision Project that involves bringing together multiple spectrum bands on a single multimode BTS. The project also involved the deployment of LTE as a part of a network upgrade. Duties include but are not limited to Frequency planning, the transition from the existing network to the upgraded network, and performing Samsung device and tool testing.
  • Complete knowledge of Motorola/Samsung/ALU and Ericsson Multi-Mode Base station hardware architecture. Hand-on experience with adding voice and data carriers’ ads. Proficient with Samsung/Motorola/Ericsson/ALU command manager to perform operations like changing BTS threshold settings, checking call count, changing reverse and forward power control, changing location register control, and adjusting handoff timing and location. Hands-on experience with Neighbor list manager to add, edit, delete or modify neighbor lists.
  • Analyzing issues related to an EVDO network such as Low DRC, Low Throughput, Connection Failures (Access Failures and Capacity Issues such as MACID, CE, etc.), and connection drops.
  • Troubleshooting network customer tickets of assigned areas. Creating, analyzing, and providing recommendations based on pre-post reports.
  • CDMA network optimization 1x Access Channel Occupancy (ACO) Targets, managing 1x Paging Channel Occupancy (PCO) Targets, PN Conflict, Missing Neighbor Optimization, maintaining 1x and EvDo Parameter Compliance, Integrating New EvDo (Turn Up) / 1x Carriers (Turn Up/ Turn Down), Improving EvDo Multi-Carrier Performance. Analyzing and Proposing Solutions for 1x and EvDo KPI improvements. Involved in Improving EVDO CFR, CDR, Throughput, Analyzing Drive Data to Solve Problems and Creating Pre-Post Reports.

RF Planning and Optimization Engineer

Alcatel Lucent Technologies
Bangalore, India
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Work with ALU RF lead/NPO Engineer n the KPNGB Base Belgium project and RF lead to understanding/clarify the design method and procedures.
  • Responsible for Link Budget analysis (ATOLL/PLANET), Path Loss and Radio propagation, optimization of coverage footprint, and service.
  • RSCP Coverage Plot prediction analysis, Pilot Reception analysis (EC/Io), and HSDPA Coverage Plot. Planned the Nominal with appropriated height, tilt, and orientations for available sharing site database (provided by KPNG) considering different propagation models for different clutter on Asset. Planned the New Nominal (if required) for providing the appropriate Coverage to fill the coverage patch/gaps. Verify the sector/Site functionalities like Coverage-cell radius, Data Speed, Modulation Scheme, inter & intra handover, I-Rat handovers, cell selection, and Reselection. Generated the Coverage prediction plots and Statistics (Based on Polygons & Maps). Major Plots: CPICH-RSCP, CPICH-Ec/Io, Eb/No (Each Service), HSDPA/HSUPA, HSDPA CQI, Pilot Pollution, Handoff Status, Handoff Legs Prediction Plots using Asset planning tool. UMTS/GSM SIDT (Site integration drive test) Report generation using Gladiator (G-Station) tools. Processing the log files collected through Drive test and preparation of a report for 2G and UMTS2100/900 technology using G-station. Analysis of parameters like direct retry, pilot pollution, and RSCP strength accessing the OSS for ZTE and Ericsson vendors.
  • Analysis of the Site integration and commissioning (SIC) report and provide the reason for poor KPI such as poor RSCP, SNR, Ec/Io, Poor DL throughput, and SC interference analysis like PN pollution. Generated the Coverage prediction plots and Statistics (Based on Polygons & Maps). Monitor the KPIs daily for Retainability, Accessibility, Mobility, and Quality for both CS and PS. Analysis of radio utilization to identify blocking, and its minimization by parameter changes, adding a new carrier to the cell and installing new sites after locating Hot Spots. Giving suggestions and recommendations based on analysis of KPIs to improve the overall performance of the network.
  • Post-process and analyze drive test log files to ensure optimized field performance using the Actix post-processing tool. Optimization of IRAT handovers and relevant KPIs improvements. Experience in Optimization of 2G & 3G networks to troubleshoot and improve KPIs. Analysis of Neighbor relations and implementation of corrections. Experience in using and managing GIS tools like MapInfo, and Drive Test tools like TEMS, NEMO, Agilent, etc. Troubleshooting Network KPIs-related problems and Customer problem investigation.

RF Drive Test Engineer

ZTE Corporations
, India
05.2007 - 08.2009
  • Performed Site survey and site selection for proposed BTS sites. Solving problems related to Low CSSR, Call Drops, Handover Failure, and RF Failure. Organizing Drive Test, Data Analysis, and Optimization of the Network (Drive Tool Agilent, CNT, and Optimization Tool Actix and CNA.) Optimization techniques (proper antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, Neighbor list analysis, etc.) for the optimal site/cluster performance. Knowledge of CDMA system features and BSS parameters for optimal network performance. Analyze network performance reports and have a good understanding of KPIs. Various network status reports generation like SCFT and AT report as per customer requirements. Check INTERFERENCE using Spectrum Analyzer and PN Scanner CDMA link Master (CLM). BSC parameters analysis, frequency, interference & handoff analysis, power control of the cell, etc. Attended Customer complaints about HSIA (High-Speed Internet Access) Network. Various other tests from the OMCR terminal were to diagnose the situation.
  • Check INTERFERENCE using Spectrum Analyzer and PN Scanner CDMA link Master (CLM). BSC parameters analysis, frequency, interference & handoff analysis, power control of the cell, etc. Attended Customer complaints about HSIA (High-Speed Internet Access) Network. Various other tests from the OMCR terminal were to diagnose the situation.

Education

B. Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

IACR Engineering College Under BPUT University
Rayagada, Orissa, India
04.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

    5G, VoLTE, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, CDMA, and EVDO planning and optimization

Software

MS Office(Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Power BI, Visual Basics

PHP, SQL

Certification

Lean Six Sigma(Ericsson)

Timeline

Sr. RF Engineer

Amdocs
03.2020 - Current

RF Engineer IV

Sublime Wireless
07.2018 - 03.2020

RF Engineer III

Sublime Wireless
02.2018 - 06.2018

RF Engineer III

IDatalytics LLC
09.2017 - 02.2018

NPO Specialist

Nokia Solution & Networks
07.2016 - 08.2017

Specialist

Ericsson
04.2016 - 07.2016

RF Optimization Engineer

IDatalytics LLC
01.2015 - 02.2016

Ace Award

06-2013

Lean Six Sigma(Ericsson)

01-2013

Senior RF Engineer

Ericsson
06.2011 - 12.2014

RF Planning and Optimization Engineer

Alcatel Lucent Technologies
08.2009 - 06.2011

RF Drive Test Engineer

ZTE Corporations
05.2007 - 08.2009

B. Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

IACR Engineering College Under BPUT University
04.2003 - 05.2007

RF Tools Experience

  • T-Mobile Tool: True Call, IRIS, Actix, RFDS, T-Mobile element, RF Configuration, Quantum, One data, IMNOS, etc.
  • Sprint Tool: True Call, IRIS, Net scout, PRTS, PATROL, Alteryx, TABLEAU, XCAL, QXDM, Cockpit, RFISS, Reveal, Siterra, Glance, Flux, etc.
  • NOKIA: Latest Release FL19(FDD)/TL19(TDD) and other previous Releases Flexi FL/TL 8A,18SP,18,17A,17SP,17 and SRAN 16 and 16.2, LTE Radio Access, Rel. RL70, iSON, NetAct Reporting suite, NetAct CM Operation manager/Editor/Monitor, Optimizer, etc..., Nokia MUSA, MINT, RADAR for Parameter Discrepancy analysis & Various network engineering random tools Like Emil, Wireshark, Eden-Net, etc.
  • Samsung: BSM, LSM-R, OSS, Samsung MMBTS, Samsung MM-CDMA RAN System, Samsung Smart MMBTS(SMM-2LD000)
  • Ericsson: Ericsson OSS, Planet, ENIQ, Optimi (RAN analyzer, X-Parameters, ACP), Winfoi, RNPT, TCPU, AMOS, Moshell, Ericsson RBS6000 Series, RBS6102, RBS6200 Series for LTE 800/1900 and 2100 MHz Band, L14A/L13B/L12B/W13B/W14A, Ericsson releases R12, R12A,
  • Alcatel-Lucent: Alcatel-Lucent MBTS, MMBTS for 800/1900 and 2500 MHz Band, Alcatel-Lucent 9926 BBU (d2u),9927 MMBTS,9928 MMBTS,9712 Outdoor Base Station, ALU SON, SAM-B, WPS, NPO, PNM, YOHO, NCV, ALU OSS, OSS-RAN, Sprint Tool Tableau, Cockpit, RFISS, Reveal, Siterra, PTRS, Flux, etc.
  • Motorola: Release RL9, RL10, RL22,1X CFC, EVDO UFC, CFCMOTOROLA OMC, AEMS Provisioning, Motorola CFC
  • ZTE: ZTE Net-numen, ZTE CNT, ZTE CNA, ZTE CNO.
  • Drive Test Tools: TEMS Investigation CNT, Agilent,
  • Analyzer Tools: Windcatcher, XCAP, TEMS Discovery, Actix, Gladiator, CNO, CNA, PN Scanner, Netnumen, MapInfo.
  • Planning Tools: Asset, Atoll, Planet, MUSA

Reference

  • Joel Boutin,T-Mobile RF Manager, Engineering RF Deployment
  • George Myers, Manager, Engineering Development
ASHISH AGRAWALSr. RF Engineer