Omar Wahba
Clifton,NJ
Summary
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering from AAST University.
- 10+ years of Experience in RF Design and DAS systems support using iBwave and other RF simulation & design tools as well as DAS systems troubleshooting and technical support.
- Excellent knowledge of all Major OEM platforms "SOLiD, JMA, ADRF CommScope, Corning".
- Worked with all major carriers in North America and EMEA region.
- Skilled at using RF prediction and related Software's such as iBwave, MapInfo, SeeHawk Ngage, Visio.
- Skilled at using DAS related Tools such as OTDR, PIM tester, Sweep testing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HQ RAN Engineer
AT&T
01.2024 - Current
- Leading The scoping and design calls for NY/NJ (Nokia to Ericsson) Market swap
- Providing solutions for RF Interference and PIM issues related to high power antenna positions
- Designing plumbing diagrams for RRHs and Antennas
- Reviewing designs from OEM Vendors
- Reviewing and approving scoping proposals from turf vendors
- Working with the team to come up with solutions for Antenna fitment, propagation and performance issues
- Providing guidance and direction to team members on solution methods to follow
- Designed new connectivity solutions and Antenna positioning to achieve better performance and lower Interference
- Improving Swap integration workflow process for better efficiency
RAN Engineer
AT&T
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Designing & Reviewing other DAS designs from 3rd party vendors
- Approving LTE/5G DAS designs for deployments
- Finding solutions to resolve KPI issues
- Providing Solutions for 5G deployments to achieve optimal performance
- Proposing solutions to customers for their deployments
- CSS builds for LTE&5G New Site Builds
- RAN POC for Implementing PACE, Auto-forms for NYNJ market and Interacting with Market
- Working with Construction managers to provide details and design requirements
- Integrating new site builds in the network
- Building a network of Integrators to work with and assign tasks
- Building trusting relationships with Customers and key clients
- Working directly with engineering and sales teams regarding engineering aspects and lead times for certain applications
- Identified and resolved 5G performance issues in a few Major Stadiums through redesigning and repositioning RNs to achieve lowest SNIR levels and Max throughput
- Identified errors and major DAS designs flaws in 3rd party provided designs and was able to optimize system performance and minimize equipment and construction costs
- Completed Network Leadership Excellence Program "NLEP"
- Streamlined workflow procedures to ensure maximum efficiency for the team's work
Regional RF Engineering Project Manager
CommScope
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managing Full Turnkey projects from start to closeout
- Setting up Quotes/ROMs/RFPs for customers and ordering equipment
- Working to accommodate customer's needs and understanding their requirements
- Proposing solutions to customers for their deployments
- Following up with customers frequently on project status
- Following up with Integrators on engineering tasks
- Providing weekly and daily updates to customers for ongoing projects
- Building a network of Integrators to work with and assign tasks
- Building trusting relationships with Customers and key clients
- Working directly with engineering and sales teams regarding engineering aspects and lead times for certain applications
- Communicating and working directly with Operators and Integrators ex: (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon wireless)
- Forecasting monthly revenue for every project
- Maintaining a healthy profit margin for every project
RF DAS Engineer II
C Squared Systems, LLC
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Design In-building DAS systems for High capacity venues and modeling the project in iBwave
- Working directly with OEM engineering and sales teams at CommScope, SOLiD, ADRF, Corning and JMA regarding engineering aspects and lead times for certain applications
- Communicating and working directly with Operators and Integrators ex: (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon wireless, Crown castle, American tower and Boingo) for DAS system designing and project bidding
- Perform Head-end & Remote Link Budget calculations, sectorization and zone planning
- Performing Design Visits, Site surveys, Pre installation walks and PAW
- Perform post processing analysis for Benchmark data collections
- Setting up Reports and proper project documentation such as equipment lists/BOM, Design and Quote/Bid reports as well as Multi-Million-Dollar Enterprise RFPs
- Setting up DAS Head-End plumbing diagrams in VISIO
- Provide to customer DAS consultation solutions based on Venue type and capacity requirements
- Provided training on DAS systems and applications for newly hired engineers
- Performed PIM and Sweep tests
- Provided proposal layout and design for million-dollar corporate contracts under extremely tight deadlines
- Established trusting relationships with designers, vendors, carriers and key clients
- Managed to address and fix major design issues for DAS systems
- Managed to address and fix major DAS system ordering issues
- Created a best practices iBwave design Guide
- Created a turnkey Project start to end cycle from carrier requirements to activation report guide
RF DAS systems engineer
CommScope
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Sub contractor Eventum
- Tracing images in iBwave
- Perform Head-end & Remote Link Budget calculations, sectorization and zone planning
- Performed optical PIM testing and system troubleshooting on CommScope ION-U systems
- Communicate with customers from Operators and Integrators ex: (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon wireless& Crown castle, American tower) and troubleshoot DAS Problems for their sites in North America
- Technical Support Expert for DAS Systems and Troubleshooting by Calls and Tickets and field support and commissioning new systems
- Technical hands on DAS systems training at CommScope's Manufacturing Facility in Buchdorf, Germany
- Technical hands on Node AM DAS repeater training at CommScope's office in Switzerland
- Sub contractor Eventum
Education
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and communication Engineering
AAST University
01.2013
Skills
- IBwave Design Proficiency
- MapInfo
- SeeHawk Ngage
- Visio
- DAS Equipment
- SOLiD active systems
- CommScope Active Systems
- JMA wireless Active System
- ADRF active system
- Corning active systems
- PIM testers
- Sweep testers
Certification
- 5G RAN Certification
- AT&T MEC Solutions Certificate.
- IBwave level 2 Certified
- CommScope SP6700 - Microwave Path Engineering Fundamentals.
- CommScope SP6170 - Fiber to the Antenna (FTTA)
- CommScope SP1000 - Infrastructure Solutions for Broadband Applications
- Corning one certified.
- GROL certification in process. 'not completed yet'
Personal Information
Nationality: US Citizen
Qualifications Summary
- Resourceful Project Manager and Highly creative and multitalented DAS & Small Cells Radio Frequency Engineer with extensive experience in iBwave DAS design, Benchmark data collection, PAW, OEM DAS manufacturers for both 'commercial/public safety' applications.
- Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team leader with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.
- Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations, accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
Timeline
HQ RAN Engineer
AT&T
01.2024 - Current
RAN Engineer
AT&T
02.2022 - 01.2024
Regional RF Engineering Project Manager
CommScope
08.2020 - 08.2021
RF DAS Engineer II
C Squared Systems, LLC
11.2016 - 08.2020
RF DAS systems engineer
CommScope
02.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor's degree - Electrical and communication Engineering
AAST University
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