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Ilyes Mekias

Saint Cloud

Summary

Highly accomplished senior radio frequency engineer with over 9 years of specialized experience in RF network design, optimization, and performance enhancement. Demonstrated expertise in 5G NR, LTE, DAS, and small-cell deployments, with a strong focus on coverage planning, interference mitigation, and capacity enhancement. Proven ability to analyze, design, and optimize wireless networks to meet stringent KPIs and operational efficiency goals. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading vendor management, and implementing advanced RF solutions. Recognized for driving network improvements, process automation, and seamless integration of next-generation telecommunications technologies. Experienced in RF system design, testing, and implementation. Utilizes advanced analytical skills and technical knowledge to ensure high-performance communication systems. Possesses a deep understanding of signal processing and system optimization, consistently delivering reliable and efficient RF solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer (Northeast Region)

Amdocs
12.2021 - Current
  • Lead RF Design & Optimization for Macro, DAS, and Small-cell projects across NY, LI, DC, PH, CPA, NC, and VA markets
  • Develop and approve RFDS, CIQs, and SCFs for Nokia and Ericsson markets, ensuring compliance with latest 3GPP standards
  • Perform RF planning and optimization, leveraging ATOLL and iBwave for site design, predictive modeling, and performance enhancements
  • Optimize network capacity and coverage, conducting site surveys, interference analysis, and spectrum planning
  • Execute 5G & LTE network designs, ensuring seamless integration with existing Macro, DAS, and Small-cell architectures
  • Collaborate with vendors and tower companies (CCI, ATC, SBA, Vertical Bridge) to overcome zoning and deployment constraints
  • Manage documentation and performance tracking, ensuring efficient workflow coordination via Magentabuilt
  • Lead RF solutions for special event coverage, including multi-beam antenna deployment and network densification

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Pramira, Inc.
Frisco, TX
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Planned and perfected system parameters, improving load balancing and network performance
  • RF team lead in multi-functional groups between RF, SWOPS, FOPS, development, and GCs ensuring deployment solutions are delivered on time and budget
  • Released search rings and prioritized candidates after evaluating deployment objective goals
  • Familiar with site build life cycle from ring release to on-air including various transport solutions and 911 routing
  • Provided prediction Plots and created new sites using Asset (Best Server, SINR, RSRP, Neighbors)
  • Review DAS designs and recommend modifications as needed by using iBwave
  • Recommended physical changes and Node parameters based on drive/walk test data, KPI analysis and Asset/iBwave predictions for DAS, Small-cells, and Macro
  • Created RFDS, CIQs and SCFs for new and existing sites using T-Mobile internal tools for several markets (Central and Northeast regions) for 5G retail stores, DAS, and Small-Cells
  • Expert in making very complex plumbing diagrams (DAS, Small cell, split sector, carrier add, new site build…)
  • Calculated link budget for Macro, Small cell, and DAS systems
  • Coached colleagues and new hires for technical growth
  • Generated reports and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly top offenders to ensure customer satisfaction and proactively identify potential network issues

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Mobilis, QSC
Algiers, Algeria
11.2015 - 07.2020
  • Designed and optimized RF networks across Macro, DAS, and Small-cell environments
  • Implemented automation scripts in VBA and Python, reducing manual RF optimization tasks by over 60%
  • Led regional and international network projects, ensuring alignment with best practices in network deployment and performance analysis
  • Developed RF planning strategies, enhancing coverage, capacity, and spectrum efficiency

Education

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

UFAS
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

UFAS
06.2015

Skills

  • RF Network Design & Optimization (5G NR, LTE, DAS, Small-cell, Macro)
  • Network Planning & Performance Management
  • RF Propagation Modeling & Link Budget Analysis
  • Advanced Programming for RF Automation (VBA, Python, PowerBi)
  • Project Management & Cross-functional Leadership
  • Multi-OEM Expertise (Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung)

Accomplishments

Enhanced data accuracy and efficiency by conducting in-depth analysis and cleanup, ensuring alignment between T-Mobile's database and actual network data.

  • Improved inventory management by designing and maintaining tracking spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
  • Led and supervised a team of five to drive operational efficiency and project execution.
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team in the successful deployment of small cells across the Northeast for T-Mobile, enhancing network coverage and capacity.

Certification

  • 5G Network Architecture, Qualcomm
  • IBwave Design – Level 1, 04/01/24
  • IBwave Design – Level 2, 02/01/25
  • 5G NR Air Interface & Call Processing, Qualcomm
  • Award Solutions: LTE Air Interface, 02/01/19
  • Award Solutions: Small Cell Design, 05/01/19
  • Award Solutions: LTE Architecture, 07/01/19
  • DAS Design & Commissioning: Solid, 04/01/18
  • DAS Design & Commissioning: JMA, 04/01/18
  • DAS Design & Commissioning: CommScope, 05/01/18
  • DAS Design & Commissioning: ADRF, 07/01/18
  • DAS Design & Commissioning: Corning, 02/01/19

Timeline

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer (Northeast Region)

Amdocs
12.2021 - Current

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Pramira, Inc.
09.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Mobilis, QSC
11.2015 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

UFAS

Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

UFAS

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