Hasan Ibrahim
Houston,Texas
Summary
Innovative Network Engineer provides reliable and vital connectivity for multi-site installations. Integrates fixed wireless, terrestrial and satellite-based solutions to create streamlined network infrastructure at enterprise scale. Trusted to develop fast and secure infrastructure plans for facilities and networking hubs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Radio Frequency/Network Engineer
Verizon Wireless Contracted W/ Amdocs
Remote
11.2022 - Current
- Integrated & migrated environmental cell site alarms from Nokia 7705 Routers to Asentria Siteboss remotely while working in sync with the field engineers
- Optimized RF network performance by designing, planning, and implementing solutions tailored to client needs.
- Successfully led and contributed to the end-to-end migration of Nokia 7705 network elements to IXRe platform for Verizon Networks, ensuring seamless service continuity and minimal downtime during the transition
- Played a key role in the 10G uplift project, enhancing network capacity and performance by upgrading existing infrastructure to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet links, improving data transmission, and reducing latency
- Remotely configured network services on Nokia 7705 and IXRe platforms, implementing advanced protocols and technologies to optimize network performance and maintain high levels of security
- Provided technical support and guidance to field technicians during the migration and uplift activities, which involved troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues to minimize service disruptions.
- Provided technical data for construction of cell sites analytics and reported issues using Verizon's Fuze software and advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, & CONCATENATE
Integration & Backhaul Engineer
T-Mobile contracted w/ GTA Telecom
Remote
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Support the design, development, and optimization backhaul networks and identified cost-effective solutions.
- Configured on-air RF parameters using Nokia & Ericsson OSS (NetAct/ENM)
- Planning and performing backhaul equipment, system decommissioning, and reconfiguration as cell sites are removed from the network
- Able to remotely load and create Site Commissioning Files (SCF) for cell site routers or other backhaul product commissioning
- Proficient in CSR Rehomes, Re-IP procedure, CSR migrations, reconfiguring on-air BTS, eNB, and GNB to support IXR-e design
- Strong working knowledge of RF wireless technologies, and understanding of multiple backhaul network topologies and optical/microwave transmission infrastructure
- Support field teams with integration & backhaul troubleshooting
- Had exposure and worked with protocols such as TCP/IP, 3GPP/2, LTE EPC, 5G Packet Core http/2, 5G network slicing. LTE/5G architecture, call flow, ORAN, CRAN and core protocols.
Commissioning & Integration Engineer
T-Mobile contracted w/ CED Systems
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 05.2021
- BTS Commissioning & Integration/E911 call testing of UMTS, GSM, LTE & 5G radio technologies (NR71, NR41)
- Commissioned & Integrated T-Mobile anchor sites, that include Nokia SRAN & Non-SRAN technologies ( L600/L700/AWS3/L1900/L2100/U1900/G1900) with Sprint 2500 TDD LTE/5G technologies (L2500/N2500)
- Good understanding with cell site cabinet and network layout, port matrices, RFDS, and CIQs
- Create/Edit SCFs, RET configuration, conduct & troubleshoot VSWR/RTWP readings
- Experience with cell-site Backhaul, including installation and troubleshooting backhaul connection from AAV to cell site router
- Able to configure router interfaces, VLANs, IPs, and use different protocols when provisioning routers/switches such as the Nokia 7705 SAS, 7250 IXR-e, SAR-A, SAR-M.
- Also experienced with Ceragon microwaves and IDUs
Commissioning & Integration Engineer
Sprint contracted w/ Global One Communications Co.
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed CSR 901/920 cut-overs, script loading, configuring interfaces, and testing connectivity
- Able to read and manage Customer Information Questionnaires (CIQs) / RFDS
- Performed XCAL drive tests for wireless network optimization & performance measurement (FATP & LATP/VoLTE)
- Integrated & Commissioned 800/1900 FDD & 2.5 TDD technologies (Ericsson).
Logging Geologist/Mud Engineer II
Excellence Logging
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Primary role is analyzing rock cuttings samples and create electronic geologic logs for both horizontal and vertical wells while in constant communication with the operation geologist
- Analyzed a spectrum of different gasses in a well using gas chromatography.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Geology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2018
Skills
- Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau
- Python
- Data analytics
- Nokia & Ericsson OSS
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- Network Design Coordination
- Java & JavaScript
References
References available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Active member of American Association of Petroleum Geologist (AAPG) Active member of Geology and Geophysics (G&G) Calculus/Geologist tutor The Big Event Volunteer Reagents Scholar Recipient
Timeline
Radio Frequency/Network Engineer
Verizon Wireless Contracted W/ Amdocs
11.2022 - Current
Integration & Backhaul Engineer
T-Mobile contracted w/ GTA Telecom
05.2021 - 11.2022
Commissioning & Integration Engineer
T-Mobile contracted w/ CED Systems
07.2020 - 05.2021
Commissioning & Integration Engineer
Sprint contracted w/ Global One Communications Co.
07.2019 - 02.2020
Logging Geologist/Mud Engineer II
Excellence Logging
06.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Geology
Texas A&M University