Idris Basiru
Basking Ridge ,NJ,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Field Engineer with extensive experience in Telecommunication industry, specializing in Telecommunication equipment installation, commissioning and troubleshooting and general telecom infrastructural management . Proven ability to enhance network performance through effective site upgrades and carrier integration. Proficient in fiber optics and skilled in team coordination, ensuring seamless project execution and compliance with safety standards. Diligent Engineer takes responsibility for ongoing projects and new endeavor planning. Provides deep technical knowledge and common-sense business acumen for initiatives. Committed to reaching business goals through technical management and impactful analyses.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer III Spec-Network Operation
Verizon Wireless
12.2024 - Current
- Provides technical support for the customer's global network environment, including network incident identification, documentation, escalation, and resolution.
- Escalates complex issues to the appropriate next level technical support team.
- Monitor the network through various tools and processes to identify issues either with the network or the equipment supporting the systems. This includes tracking alarms and trouble tickets through completion.
- Troubleshoot issues that arise in the network by either resolving them or bringing them to the attention of the appropriate teams. This involves addressing trouble tickets across the network through IOP or USM Platform.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to determine how best to address concerns that arise in the networks, ranging from repairing equipment, creating new processes, or processing changes to improve the network.
- Develop and run reports on the status of the network, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Implement the processes and tools for monitoring and resolving issues in the network.
- Carried out Install, commissioning Bypass, Configuration, Integration, and Troubleshooting on CDU-30, FSU-10, FSU-20, HPE VDU LS3 & LS6 and RIU DAS Sub6 5G, C-band, 4G/LTE Samsung Equipment.
- Installation of GPS antennae, GPS splitter and PS cable from the splitter.
- Coordination and training of the team members. Conducts VSS/COP and Site Standard update.
- Manage fibre installations, including fibre patch panels and fibre troubleshooting using OTDR, LSPM, and fibre scope for integrity testing and maintenance.
- Practical experience on installations and repairs of networking equipment, server switches and routers fibre optics.
- Installation and Testing Fibre Optics Cabling for the Antenna Sectors.
- Setting up network hardware and typing commands into Cisco IOS software before connecting the Backhaul.
- Conduct RF test and Test drive on Samsung Sub6 5G, C-Band, LTE as well as perform SRS.
- Install, configure, and commission Cell Site Router (IXR-s, IXR-e, IXR-e2, Nokia 7210, Nokia 7705.
- Analyzing the 5G new radio carrier Test Plans/Requirements and execution of LTE/5G - 3GPP.
- Using KPI values to monitor and optimize the radio network performance.
- Provide RF technical support and troubleshooting on Samsung Equipment on 5G & LTE Networks.
- Working knowledge of Power meter crimp tools, punch downs, fluke testers.
- Conducts, quarterly and yearly Preventive maintenance of site back up power generators, HVAC, Fire Alarms systems as well as conduct Environmental Alarm Testing on Site facilities.
- Installation and Commissioning of Galaxy Power Plants-48VDCP power supplies.
- Excellent in optics fibre and power cable installation management.
- Custodian and management of over 150 Cell sites, including small cell locations.
- Proficient in ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.
Field Engineer III
Verveba Telecom
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Installed, configured, and integrated Nokia routers including 7750 SR12, 7750 SRa8, 7750 SR1, 7705 SAR, 7250, and 7210 SAS, ensuring proper operation and network optimization.
- Installed, configured, commissioned, and integrated Ericsson Baseband 6647 and 6601, as well as Ericsson CSR 6675.
- Configured and commissioned Nokia IXRe and IXRs routers near existing systems for seamless network expansion.
- Installed and troubleshooted Cisco ASR Series Routers (ASR 1000, ASR 9000) and Nexus Series Switches (Nexus 9000, Nexus 7000) at data centers and central offices.
- Managed fiber installations, including fiber patch panels and fiber troubleshooting using OTDR, LSPM, and fiberscope for integrity testing and maintenance.
- Installed and tested DC power rectification systems, including 24VDC & 48VDC power supplies, and performed AC/DC power design and testing.
- Installed, commissioned, and troubleshooted site alarms for legacy equipment and integrated them with Ericsson and Nokia equipment, resolving issues using BTS Manager.
- Conducted E911 call testing, field-testing, and analysis of call logs to ensure reliable system performance.
- Installed, configured, and tested alarm cables, GPS antennae, GPS splitters, and managed fiber links for Remote Radio Head Racks.
- Led and coordinated the training of team members on equipment setup, site standards (VSS/COP), and troubleshooting practices.
Field Engineer III
TWS
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Excellent in execution of Site Audit.
- Installation, configuration, and integration of Nokia IXRE Routers, SAS-MXP, SAR-M, SAR-F, 7705, Cisco ASR 910, Cisco NC540-24AZ.
- Perform SRT, pings and load the site configuration files on the new installed equipment on a Verizon and T mobile cell sites.
- Carried out Install, bypass, configuration, integration and troubleshooting on CDU-30, FSU-10, FSU-20, HP vDU LS3 & LS6 and RIU DAS equipment.
- Conduct RF test and test drive on Samsung Sub6 5G, LTE as well as perform SRS and E911 call testing.
- Conduct the fiber testing using the OTDR or fiberscope.
- Installation, configuration, and integration of BBU 6648.
- Installation of GPS antennae, GPS splitter and GPS cable from the splitter.
- Also responsible for Installation, Commissioning, and Integration of Nokia 5G System Module (SM), cabinets, Alarm system, Site Monitoring Module (S.M.M) for Sprint and T-Mobile sites.
- Remotely operating the BTS Manager to resolve Antennas and RETs problems on Nokia Airscale modules.
- Installation of the fiber jumper for BBU to RAYCAP.
- Coordination and training of the team members.
- Hand on experience on networking equipment, fiber optics, GPS systems.
Field Engineer
Wavsys
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Installation and Integration for project L600 and Anchor 5G for Ericsson, supporting T-Mobile.
- Utilize EESI box to load BB6630 and BB6648, performed installation and integration BB6630, BB6648, IXRE.
- Also responsible for installation PSU 4813 for Air RRU 6449 and DC power upgrade for cabinets (PDU, SPD, DCDU, Circuit Breaker, and Voltage booster).
- Responsible for integration using ECI without E-ESI box to integrate BB6630, and BB6648.
Field Engineer (TMO L600/L700 Nokia and Ericsson)
Tech Mahindra / Avion Systems
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Worked as an ASP for Ericsson on T-Mobile L600/L700 Project, which consist of site upgrades, new DB radio installation, site commissioning and integration and ensuring site is up and running critical Alarm free in short amount of time.
- Commissioning, integration and testing of Ericsson RBS 6151, BB 6630, BB 5216 with RBS and other 5G equipment, Worked on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th carrier's integration, sectorization and troubleshooting.
- Also responsible for Installation, Commissioning, and Integration of Nokia 5G System Module (SM), cabinets, Alarm system, Site Monitoring Module (S.M.M) for Sprint and T-Mobile sites (Chicago, Kansas, Missouri Market).
- Installed the 5G Air scale System Module, GPS Tray, and SMM in an indoor and outdoor site.
- Manually and SL integration of Radio base bands, using SL Monitor (GUI) to open and start the script.
- Familiarity and clear understanding of RFDS, CIQs, Scripts.
- Performing cell site power upgrades for new site build and cabinet swaps.
- Troubleshooting fibers and power for Air 32DB AND DB Radio 4419.
- Performing call tests on all sectors of L1900,2100,700, 600, and GSM.
- Taking proper inventory of the equipment, preparation of close out document and uploading of good COP pictures into the EAMS for approval.
Field /Network Engineer
Virgo Engineering Service, Nigeria Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Troubleshooting and Proper Maintenance of Ericson Base Transceiver Stations.
- Manage the daily activities of local and wide area network systems as well as diagnostics performance.
- Operational & schedule preventive maintenance of site equipment.
- Assist the Senior Field Engineers with developing, monitoring, and implementing network security procedures and report for safeguarding all networking systems.
- Following the method of procedures like stitching, cable lacing, labeling and reporting process.
- 4th Sector Add Installation, Integration and Call Testing.
- Ericsson Cabinets Power Upgrade & BB 6630 Migration & Pre-Integration.
- Carry out single cell and cluster drive testing on VoLTE/LTE {LAM E911}.
- DUS to BB5000 Series & BB6000 Series Installation, Integration and Call Testing (Smart Laptop).
Site Supervisor
Webgramms Electrcal and Electronic Coy
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Proper maintenance of the Electrical machine and generating set in the company.
- Provide guidance, advice, and support to project engineers in electrical, power distribution, instrumentation and selection of equipment.
- Proper routine maintenance and servicing of higher KVA Generating set at the client offices as assigned by the Project Manager.
- Optimize and troubleshoot RAN network. Provision scripts configure files to support the deployment of LTE base stations.
- Commissioning, integration and testing of Ericsson RBS 6601.
- Commissioning and Integration of BBU5216.
- DUS to 5216 BBU Migration.
- Loading of Site install script on BBU5216.
- NEA testing, PSAP call testing, Volte testing and Live E911 call testing.
- Ability to troubleshoot on the site-specific script if commissioning is not successful.
- Logging with the NIC for support and logging in and out with NOC before leaving the site.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Education
M.TEC. - Logistics Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Nigeria08.2008
BS. - Electronic and Electrical Engineering: (Telecommunication Option)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Nigeria11.2003
Skills
- Prototype testing
- Proposal presentation
- Feasibility analysis
- Schematic reading
- Technical reporting
- Quality assurance controls
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Electrical systems
- Time management
- Environmental compliance
- Engineering documentation
- Critical thinking
- Technical writing
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved technical issues which led to increase the Key performance Indication of the network as reduce ,drastically the POR of my teams.
- Achieved by completing the expansion of the network projects at our data centers and HUBS through the installation of the various digital equipment , commissioning and cut-over with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Collaborated with team of more twenty engineers in the development of Method of procedures and development of technical guidelines for the new network expansion projects
- Successfully collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to see various projects and assignment through from the beginning to the end.
Certification
- Samsung Equipment Installation commissioning and integration Training.
- EXFO Test Equipment Training OTDR.
- VAVI Test Equipment Training
- Electrical Training for the site engineers.
- Troubleshooting Ericsson Telecom Installation Fundamentals – ASP
- Ericsson LTE commissioning and integration.
- Certificate in Six SIGMA approach to Project Management.
- Certified Nokia/Alcatel-Lucent LTE BTS Installation & Commissioning, 4G-LTE-MULTIRADIO-005-AIRSCALE ICI-USA.
- 4G-LTE-MULTIRADIO TRAINING, 2017-12-01.
- AIRSCALE INSTALL LEVEL 1, 2019-08-01
- AIRSCALE C&I LEVEL 3
- 5G 001 TMO 5G LTW INSTALLATION INSTALL LEVEL, 2019-08-01
- 5G-003-TMO-5G-C&I-USA
- TMO 5G LTW C&I LEVEL 3
- OSHA 10 construction Training and Certification.
- CPR/AED Awareness Training and certification.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Engineer III Spec-Network Operation
Verizon Wireless
12.2024 - Current
Field Engineer III
Verveba Telecom
01.2023 - 06.2024
Field Engineer III
TWS
06.2021 - 01.2023
Field Engineer
Wavsys
03.2020 - 06.2021
Field Engineer (TMO L600/L700 Nokia and Ericsson)
Tech Mahindra / Avion Systems
04.2017 - 02.2020
Field /Network Engineer
Virgo Engineering Service, Nigeria Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2016
Site Supervisor
Webgramms Electrcal and Electronic Coy
01.2007 - 01.2016
BS. - Electronic and Electrical Engineering: (Telecommunication Option)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
M.TEC. - Logistics Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology