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Hiteshkumar patel

New York,NY

Summary

Experienced professional with several Months overseeing complex network installations, upgrades and security enforcement. Talented at leading critical system design, rollout and performance monitoring to achieve necessary thresholds. Detail-oriented approach to collaborating on interface specifications and protocols to meet access and informational demand. Provided crucial contributions to evaluation, maintenance and training supervision.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Network Test Engineer

Squad Software Inc
Tysons Corner, VA
10.2023 - 04.2024

• Jointly tested with different teams to understand use specifications, participating in design discussions, implementation feasibility analysis and documenting requirements.
• Performed Data speed testing for various signal strength using Datum, Thor and Ookla apps.
Supported Network Operators Like AT&T for field testing.
• Worked in configuring RAN components, including base stations, antennas, and network elements, to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and quality of service using guidelines.
• Performed wireless device field testing per established test plans, including Voice Quality, Call Performance, Data Performance.

• Strong understanding of RAN protocols, such as LTE and 5G, along with hands-on experience with RAN optimization tools and software. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver projects within budget and timeline constraints, resulting in enhanced network performance and customer satisfaction
• Troubleshot device-related issues and tool malfunctions on-site as required.
• Collected logs using diagnostic tools such as QXDM when needed.
• Conducted Drive Testing in the live network, evaluating features such as MMS, SMS, Data Call, and Voice Call interrupts during field testing.
• Performed different types of testing on handset network features for all US operators' SIM cards, including MO/MT Call, Auto and Manual Network selections, Handover, RF level, Network Attach/Detach via QXDM Tool.

• Facilitated an onsite visit to the OEM location to engage directly with clients and conduct IoT development testing for a connected car project.
• Conducted rigorous testing to validate the compatibility and functionality of new technology against core networks, specifically focusing on NEF rules implementation and PCF policy validation.
• Led failover testing for the User Plane Function (UPF) to ensure smooth traffic transition in the event of a failure, enhancing network reliability.
• Conducted comprehensive roaming testing to verify the seamless performance of the network during international roaming scenarios, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for users.
• Performed thorough handover testing to validate the seamless handoff of network connections between different network cells, ensuring uninterrupted service for mobile users during transitions.
• Utilized Jager and ANT tools for log analysis of network components, extracting, parsing, and analyzing log data to identify potential issues, bottlenecks, and anomalies within the network infrastructure.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to investigate and troubleshoot identified issues, leveraging insights from log analysis.
• Implemented appropriate solutions and optimizations based on findings, resulting in improved system performance, optimized resource utilization, and enhanced overall network efficiency.
• Provisioned & activated users with MEC using control center, Geo-Link and created enterprise, applications, and enabled policies to support MEC E2E ORT Shakeout.

• Involved in the high-level network architecture of 4G LTE/ 5G with understanding of User Equipment, Access Network, Core Network, and the Jasper cisco IOT Architecture.
• Validated E2E Server Logs, Debugging the defects and finding the root cause analysis of the defects.
• Performed Health check of RAN and validate criteria according to lab standards such as Data and IMS attachment, EPSFB on different DNNs.
• Raised defects in HP ALM and JIRA, actively tracked and communicated with respective teams to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
• Involved in E2E testing involving SIM card provisioning, changing retail plans in cisco jasper control centers, performing, and validating different use case such as MO calls, EPS FB, Handovers, long live PDU sessions, MO MT SMS in NR 5G SA/ NSA for connected cars.
• Performed troubleshooting for the VoLTE calls on cisco/ affirmed GWs

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of The Potomac
Washington, DC
04-2024

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Washington University of Science And Technology
Virginia
03-2020

Timeline

Network Test Engineer

Squad Software Inc
10.2023 - 04.2024

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of The Potomac

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Washington University of Science And Technology
Hiteshkumar patel