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Ben Mubanga

Summary

Highly-motivated and reliable RAN Engineer with 10 years of experience deploying 4G and 5G Ericsson networks. Engineer with desire to take on new challenges and quickly master new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

RAN Technology Development & MW Lead

Nsight
06.2023 - Current
  • Researched and evaluated new 4G/LTE technology network features, next generation RAN technologies, and RAN Equipment (4G/LTE/5G/Fixed wireless).
  • Evaluated and tested next generation RAN equipment for newly acquired spectrum. Including new Ericsson Basebands BB 6630, BB 6648, RP 6631, RP 6651, RP 6647 for network expansion and capacity additions.
  • Developed integration and troubleshooting MOPs for field technicians for RAN equipment.
  • Designed CBRS networks. Registered and managed CBSDs in Federated SAS.
  • Designed and implemented LTE/4G, 5G networks. Including n2, n5, n41 and n261 5G carriers.
  • Point of contact for all RAN equipment customer tickets for Ericsson and Nokia.
  • Oversaw microwave backhaul projects in planning, designing and FCC frequency coordination.
  • Ran microwave path analysis with Mentum Ellipse and Pathloss for LOS.

RF Engineer II

Nsight
12.2020 - 05.2023
  • Integrated basabands for 4G/LTE and 5G nodes on Ericsson ENM and Nokia NetAct.
  • Performed site performance analysis for KPI with TrueCall.
  • Developed and tested integration scripts for new generation basbands and radios.
  • Performed network wide features and software audits to identify non-compliant nodes/cells in network.
  • Led microwave backhaul projects in planning, designing and FCC frequency coordination
  • Ran microwave path analysis with Mentum Ellipse and Pathloss for LOS.
  • Responsible for managing and troubleshooting microwave link failures for microwave.

RF Engineer I

Nsight
12.2013 - 12.2020
  • Identified and analyzed coverage holes using Mentum Planet .
  • Familiar using test equipment including spectrum analyzer and frequency generator.
  • Conducted node integration for new Ericsson 4G/LTE nodes and performed post integration site drive outs for PCI verification and cell neighbor handoffovers.
  • Conducted microwave link troubleshooting for various microwave equipment vendors including Exalt, Aviat, CBNL and Ceragon.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting LTE sites and baseband SW upgrades.

Education

M.Sc. - Electrical Engineering

NC A&T State University

B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering

NC A&T State University

AAS - Electrical Engineering

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Skills

  • Technical
  • Communication Skills
  • Microwave
  • RF Troubleshooting
  • Collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Research
  • Attention to detail

Technical Skills

  • Simulation Software: Mentum Planet, Mentum Ellipse, Pathloss
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • CBRS Certified Professional Installer (CPI)
  • Ericsson CBRS Domain Proxy
  • Federated SAS
  • Ericsson ENM (AMOS)
  • Nokia NetAct
  • Microwave (Exalt, Aviat, Ceragon, CBNL).
  • TrueCall
  • Wireless Matrix Link Master Analysis (LMA)
  • Linux

Timeline

RAN Technology Development & MW Lead

Nsight
06.2023 - Current

RF Engineer II

Nsight
12.2020 - 05.2023

RF Engineer I

Nsight
12.2013 - 12.2020

M.Sc. - Electrical Engineering

NC A&T State University

B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering

NC A&T State University

AAS - Electrical Engineering

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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