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Overview
Work History
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Certification
Accomplishments
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Leadership And Mentoring
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Praveen Pathuri

Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

A performance driven professional with combined experiences in 5G/LTE RAN Planning, Design, Initial tuning, Optimization. Managed Services & Technical support with PMP & Professional Scrum Master-I certified. Proficient in demonstrated ability in accomplishing the most challenging projects, proposing technical solutions, and analyzing complex problems. I aim to display all my abilities to perform beyond expectations and become an asset to the organization. A wealth of experience gained working for world’s leading mobile operators and vendors like Mastec Quadgen (AT&T), Ericsson (STC, Zain Iraq, Mobifone, Vodafone Spain), Idea Cellular Ltd (NSN, Huawei & ZTE) Skilled subject matter expert with broad experience in delivering impactful results. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs, ensuring reliability and effectiveness. Proven ability in problem-solving, strategic planning, and industry-specific knowledge to drive success. Recognized for clear communication, leadership, and commitment to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SME

Mastec Quadgen Wireless LLP
11.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: AT&T Project
  • End-to-End RF design, Propagation modeling and prediction of Macro Cell deployment for the standalone 5G broadband network in the US for Gulf Market
  • Played a key role in the deployment of 5G networks, providing expertise in Plannet to design and optimize 5G coverage and capacity
  • Identified and resolved network performance issues by conducting post-deployment analysis using Plannet, implementing optimization strategies to improve network quality and reliability
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including network operations, engineering, and sales, to develop RF design strategies aligned with business objectives and customer requirements
  • Conducted comprehensive RF site surveys to gather necessary data for network planning, including terrain analysis, clutter classification, and propagation modeling using Plannet
  • Evaluates RF performance parameter for network improvement in the market
  • Coordinates cell site call testing and troubleshooting activates prior to launching sites
  • Optimization drive activities and KPI evaluation to meet and exceed performance metrics
  • Optimize user mobility management strategies to ensure seamless handovers between different layers and cells
  • By minimizing handover latency and optimizing handover decision algorithms, operators can enhance the quality of service and user experience across the network
  • Implement beamforming to focus signal transmission toward specific users or areas, improving coverage and throughput
  • AT&T Project

TEAM LEAD

Ericsson Global India Limited
12.2014 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Bangalore, STC – Saudi Arabia
  • 5G NSA Band 43 design and LTE planning with respective PCI and RSN and test bed support with respective feature trail
  • 5G – Plugins like E-RAN, C-RAN - design and parameter suggestions and implementation support
  • LTE layer strategy along with other LTE and TDD layers
  • TDD Layer Strategy for Smart Phone and fixed routers
  • FDD-TDD Carrier aggregation implementation support along with ERAN implementation
  • Preparation of project for LTE 1800 Mhz & LTE 2100 & L2300 & LTE700Mhz Carrier Aggregation and Mobility Parameters
  • PCI & RSN planning of sites and sharing Cell Design Data for outdoor and indoor sites the physical details are collected from SAF reports and final CDD is prepared and shared with team collating all the details and updating PCI, RSN & TAC
  • Preparation & testing of CA & Mobility between TDD and FDD layers in mixed mode concept
  • LTE - Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility & Integrity KPI Optimization and parameter tuning
  • RF Design layer Strategy for different LTE Layers
  • Run coverage statistics per scenario/cluster
  • Validation of prediction plots with cluster drive results
  • Propose new coverage fulfillment sites if required
  • Review Parameter Settings & Analyze Coverage Predictions and Performance statistics
  • IOT Design and Support
  • Doing in depth event Analysis and proposing recommendations to improve the RF conditions
  • Perform WRAN Parameter Audit to make sure all the parameter’s settings are in line with the recommended settings
  • Bangalore, STC – Saudi Arabia
  • Mobifone – Vietnam/ Zain - Iraq
  • Parameter Optimization & Physical Optimization Suggestions for both 2G & 3G Technologies
  • Diagnose of quality and coverage related problems using drive test logs statistical data such as drop reasons and Handovers statistics, Cell Radio Measurement & Handover Measurement
  • Identification of Hardware Problem and resolution of same with Coordination of field Maintenance Team
  • Cross Verifying the 2G & 3G parameters post on air and swap and aligning the same
  • Analysis of Accessibility, Retainability, Integrity & Mobility KPI’s
  • Performing HSPA Optimization by fine tuning HSPA Radio Parameters and troubleshooting HSPA Performance issues by monitoring the HSPA PM counter stats and events
  • Performing detailed event analysis for all the events on all the UE’s
  • Very well versed with all the Post Launch, Performance and NPI related activities
  • Have good experience on using tools like WNCS & WMRR for doing in-depth cell level performance troubleshooting
  • Well versed in Using various Traces like UETR, CTR & GPEH to Analyze Internal events as part of performance optimization

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Idea Cellular Ltd
12.2009 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: Bangalore/Hyderabad
  • To Review the daily KPI’s on RNC and Cell level and to propose changes for the resolution of any possible problem
  • To review daily traffic trend on Cell/RNC level in the network and propose necessary expansions in the network
  • Monitoring the performance of the RNC’S in the Network and to suggest hardware and parameter Reconfiguration and new sites requests if required
  • Identify Causes of RRC failure, RAB failures, Call Drops, Handover failures in Drive test logs, etc .Via RRC Messages and do the changes as required
  • Analysis and interpretation of 3G RAN related cases such as Low RSCP, Low EcIo, Low HSDPA Throughput, Interference, High BLER, High UL/DL Tx power, Pilot Pollution
  • To analyze and prepare the RNC Cluster drive test Reports and other drive test reports for whole Dubai Circle using Actix and Nemo Analyzer as the Analyzing tools
  • Analyzing & Rectifying Neighbor discrepancies, non-symmetrical Neighbor, Co-BSIC-Co-BCCH neighbors
  • Providing solutions on RF issues of 3g sites as per the analysis of the drive test logs Monitoring of the KPI for QOS by maintaining the CSSR, CDR, Handover Success Rate, TCH Drop, SDCCH Drop
  • Counters and Parameter tuning for improving the Network KPI’s
  • Adjustment of parameters like, FR-HR Threshold, RLT, Congestion based HO, HO Priority, PMRG levels, Trx priority, Data Parameters etc
  • To improve the major KPI’S
  • Retuning of RF related parameters such as BCCH, BSIC, HSN, MAIO, & TCH frequencies by analyzing drive log files and KPI’s
  • Coordinate with Drive test teams to suggest changes in Antenna orientations, Antenna height, tilts etc
  • Identify the high/low utilized cells and work on same
  • Migration plan and LAC planning for effective utilization of BSC capacity and PSR
  • Physical Optimization by changing antenna heights, tilts and orientation
  • Diagnose of quality and coverage related problems using drive test logs statistical data such as drop reasons and Handovers statistics, Cell Radio Measurement & Handover Measurement
  • Identification of Hardware Problem and resolution of same with Co-ordination of field Maintenance Team
  • Bangalore/Hyderabad

RF ENGINEER

Integrated Wireless Solutions (I.W.S) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for Optimization of Parameters on Cluster level to meet KPI target
  • Analysis of worst KPI’s like Retainability/Accessibility/Mobility
  • Optimizing the Cell-Neighbor relations with the help of WNCS
  • Adjustment of parameters like RXLevAccessMin, FR-HR Threshold, RLT, Congestion based HO, HO Priority, Trx priority, Data Parameters etc
  • To improve the major KPI’S
  • Retuning of RF related parameters such as BCCH, BSIC, HSN, MAIO, & TCH frequencies by analyzing drive log files and KPI’s
  • Verifying the 3G ICR sites in terms of cell reselection, HO from 3G – 2G and LU in all the locations and escalating the issues observed to the concern departments
  • Coordinate with Drive test teams to suggest changes in Antenna orientations, Antenna height, tilts etc
  • Identify the high/low utilized cells and work on same
  • Single site drive test, created site acceptance report format, drive test analysis
  • Need to work on the Worst Offenders of the Open clusters or Single sites for the day with KPI improvement plan and Recommendations for the impacted KPIs like Accessibility, Retainability, HOSR, UL/DL throughputs, UL RSSI Cells, IRAT
  • Resolving Pilot Pollution & Overshooting
  • Analyzing the data of Cluster Drive with the help of MAP INFO, ACTIX analyzer & TEMS Discovery
  • Handover analysis & missing neighbor analysis (3g-3g, 3g-2g, 2g-3g)
  • Verification of Dump to check the parameters of HSDPA, HSUPA, R99
  • Responsible for monitoring of 24H KPI
  • Responsible for tuning parameters to achieve 24H KPI target on Site Level

RF ENGINEER

Toshniwal Enterprises Controls Pvt, Ltd.
12.2007 - 02.2009

R&D ENGINEER

Signal Tele Services Pvt, Ltd
01.2006 - 11.2007
  • Responsible for checking the SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) cards individually for their power levels and wavelengths through Analyzer and OSA (Optical Spectrum Analyzer)
  • Checking the SCC (System Control Card) and OSC-OW (Order Wire Card) cards for its functionality
  • Testing the GBE (Gigabyte Ethernet) cards for their power levels by using GBE tester
  • And programming the flash required for GBcards
  • By using the EMS client software, we are controlling and configuring each and every element of the network which provides the detailed information about the alarms and failures
  • Performing Production Support activities like Integration Test Analysis report, Quality analysis Report
  • Monitoring the entire power levels of the system through NMS and attenuate the power levels if required

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

Anna University, Meenakshi College of Engineering
Chennai
01.2005

Skills

  • 5G – NR Planning
  • LTE Planning
  • 3G Planning / Optimization
  • 2G Planning / Optimization
  • Collaboration and communication
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Technical Management
  • Project Management
  • Database management
  • Leadership skills
  • Finance Management
  • Incident management
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Troubleshooting/problem solving

Certification

  • PMP:2926134
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate: CD1D0VMBNNE417CV
  • Professional Scrum Master I - https://scrum.org/certificates/1139167
  • Ericsson certified Radio Network Optimization Engineer
  • Ericsson certified Radio Network Planning Engineer
  • Ericsson certified Professional Radio Network Planning Engineer
  • Ericsson certified Professional Radio Network Optimization Engineer

Accomplishments

  • Implementing technologies like 5G, CRAN/DRAN & LTE networks, or advanced data center solutions within project timelines.
  • Delivering projects on time and within budget, meeting all project scope requirements.
  • Streamlining network operations through automation and optimized resource allocation.
  • Proactive customer communication throughout project implementation.
  • Final Round Nominees for NDO Innovation Top Ideas 2019 in Ericsson World level event.
  • Technical/Logical support for creation of software’s to automate the process at Ericsson.
  • SIX SIGMA Green Belt / Black Belt for KPI OPTIMIZATION and Revenue improving at Idea Cellular LTD.
  • Yellow Belt (KAIZEN) for Highway Coverage Improvement Project.

Tools Handled

  • Atoll
  • MapInfo
  • Plannet
  • Secure CRT
  • BO
  • BI
  • Site Locator
  • Citrix
  • Fault Management tools
  • XCAL
  • XCAP
  • NetAct
  • Actix
  • Tems
  • Genex Probe
  • Nemo
  • MCOM
  • Global Mapper
  • Power BI
  • Qwest
  • NexSysOne
  • ENM

Projects Handled

  • AT&T – 5G/LTE Planning
  • STC Saudi - 5G Planning
  • STC Saudi - LTE Planning
  • Zain Iraq - 2G Optimization
  • Mobifone, Vietnam - 3G Optimization
  • Vodafone Spain – 3G & LTE First tuning & Optimization
  • Idea Cellular – ZTE/NSN 2G & Huawei 3G Planning & Optimization
  • BSNL – DWDM 3240

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that I would work sincerely towards the responsibility that I am employed with. And information that I have provided in this deed would let know the expertise that I possess, which I would apply and excel along with my responsibilities that assigned to me.

Leadership And Mentoring

  • Participate in the Client meetings, Weekly Governance call for the weekly performance and to discuss the process deviation and improvement.
  • Mentoring the Team and Management about technical enhancements.
  • Implemented Process diary so all stakeholders are updated with the latest process and RACI matrix.
  • Maintain MOM (Minutes of Meeting) emails to capture the meetings outcome and communicating the same with all stakeholders.
  • Support the Onshore/Offshore team with technical queries.

Timeline

SME

Mastec Quadgen Wireless LLP
11.2020 - Current

TEAM LEAD

Ericsson Global India Limited
12.2014 - 01.2020

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Idea Cellular Ltd
12.2009 - 11.2014

RF ENGINEER

Integrated Wireless Solutions (I.W.S) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 12.2009

RF ENGINEER

Toshniwal Enterprises Controls Pvt, Ltd.
12.2007 - 02.2009

R&D ENGINEER

Signal Tele Services Pvt, Ltd
01.2006 - 11.2007
  • PMP:2926134
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate: CD1D0VMBNNE417CV
  • Professional Scrum Master I - https://scrum.org/certificates/1139167
  • Ericsson certified Radio Network Optimization Engineer
  • Ericsson certified Radio Network Planning Engineer
  • Ericsson certified Professional Radio Network Planning Engineer
  • Ericsson certified Professional Radio Network Optimization Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering -

Anna University, Meenakshi College of Engineering

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