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Raja Ahmad Nawaz

Aubrey,TX

Summary

Professional RF specialist with strong background in troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining RF systems. Known for expertise in signal analysis, testing equipment, and ensuring optimal performance. Strong focus on teamwork and delivering reliable results, adapting seamlessly to changing requirements. Highly skilled in using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and RF design tools. Dependable and results-driven, always striving for operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

RF Technician

Interstellar LLC
10.2023 - Current
  • Troubleshot and repaired RF communication devices to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Installed and configured various systems and equipment according to technical specifications.
  • Diagnosed and resolved installation issues, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained junior technicians on installation best practices and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop efficient installation schedules and workflows.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of installations for compliance with industry standards.
  • Improved installation processes by implementing new techniques and tools, enhancing efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance activities for tracking purposes.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients post-installation, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
  • Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Completed installations within deadlines, adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing wasted resources while ensuring availability of necessary components for each job assignment.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing questions and concerns during the installation process.
  • Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
  • Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.

RF Video Tester

LanceSoft
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Developed test cases and executed manual tests to ensure software functionality.
  • Collaborated with development teams to identify and resolve defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
  • Analyzed test results and documented findings to provide actionable feedback for improvements.
  • Implemented automated testing scripts using industry-standard tools to enhance testing efficiency.

Radio Frequency Drive Testing Coordinator

Scarlett Wireless
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated testing schedules and resources, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing quality assurance processes and testing protocols.
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and strategies to enhance product reliability and user experience.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices in testing methodologies and compliance standards.
  • Analyzed test results, identifying trends and recommending improvements to enhance system performance.

Radio Frequency Drive Testing Technician

SWI
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Conducted routine tests to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Analyzed test results to identify defects and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to improve testing processes and methodologies.
  • Documented testing procedures and results in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced testing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards through meticulous attention to detail during all phases of testing.

RF Engineer

Agyle Networks
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Performed parametric changes on 1X. Changing NORMINAL_PWR, INIT_PWR and STEP_PWR and changed the power loop control to optimize the uplink power in an attempt to optimize 1X services in congested areas.
  • Performed RRC Conn. Recon fig, S1 Authentication timer and HARQ retransmission timer changes on cascade level for trial and following parameter was implemented market wide.
  • Performed CAC parameter tweaks for sites feeding DAS and downtown areas.
  • Resolved sites with LTE RACH failures i.e. CONTENTION BASED H.Os etc.
  • Performed Power Boost optimization on LTE sites and carefully selecting sites for RS DE BOOST selection.
  • Resolving daily top 20 offenders & coming up with optimized solutions
  • Project Ocean – Performing health checks and verifying FAs/Carriers of the newly added ocean sites into the network. Optimizing a single ocean site once Tri-band is fully deployed on an ocean site.
  • 5G testing using Spirent tool
  • Creating test scenario, configuration, trouble shooting and maintenance in the lab and field
  • Cluster level optimization. Tweaking parameters such as A3, A5, A3offset, C.I.O
  • Tweaking RRC Connection Recon fig timers.
  • Enabling Double Boost feature (LSM-R) on 800 sites where signal densification is required while keeping FCC hazard guidelines in consideration.
  • Extremely proficient with Tableau for troubleshooting network issues.
  • Extremely proficient with Samsung Spot fire.
  • Troubleshooting issues on the LSM-R & BSM
  • Using BSM for RET changes on FD-LTE network
  • Multiband Optimization - CDMA/EVDO/LTE for Chicago market
  • Team’s Samsung LSM-R specialist & Spirent/CSR (Backhaul) specialist.
  • Troubleshooting backhaul/fiber/microwave issue
  • Parametric optimization of clusters to elevate overall performance of the cluster and market

Drive test engineer

AT&T
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • SSV drives for AT&T
  • Clusters drives to check for handoffs and site overshooting
  • Checking for drop calls voice and data
  • Troubleshooting the system with Fops teams
  • E911 testing for new build sites
  • Data processing and creating reports for optimization engineers
  • Walk test for inbuilding sites
  • Spot tests for inbuilding sites
  • Site survey for new build sites
  • Pre and post tests for the sites
  • Node shake down for outdoor sites

Apprentice Electrician

Gentzler Electric
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: (Installation of DAS equipment)
  • Assisted with electrical installation tasks for DAS
  • Plan and execute tranches\ holes to install support and pull conduit in venues for DAS installation.
  • Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections / Faults to make proactive repairs.
  • Install, maintain, and test electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools.

Skills

  • Data transmission systems
  • Interpreting diagrams
  • Sites/sector lock and Unlock
  • Distributed antenna system setup
  • Electronics repairs
  • Customer service
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Professional communication
  • Detail oriented
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance control
  • VoLTE Server and JMA Connection Systems
  • PIM/Sweep Test Experience
  • Drive/Walk Test Experience
  • VoLTE speed test
  • SSV driving
  • E911 Test Calls
  • Cluster Drive
  • Signal analysis
  • Transmission line theory
  • Link budget analysis
  • RF troubleshooting
  • Interference mitigation
  • Spectrum management
  • Systems engineering
  • Hardware engineering
  • RF component selection
  • RF performance analysis
  • RF calibration
  • Systems integration
  • RF hardware development
  • RF filter design
  • Cat 5/6 cable run/termination/testing
  • Fiber and cable run/termination/testing (certified)
  • Coaxial cable run/termination/testing (certified)
  • Bending and running different types of conduit EMT/Rigid

Timeline

RF Technician

Interstellar LLC
10.2023 - Current

RF Video Tester

LanceSoft
09.2022 - 10.2023

Radio Frequency Drive Testing Coordinator

Scarlett Wireless
09.2020 - 09.2022

Radio Frequency Drive Testing Technician

SWI
04.2019 - 09.2020

RF Engineer

Agyle Networks
10.2017 - 04.2019

Drive test engineer

AT&T
04.2015 - 03.2017

Apprentice Electrician

Gentzler Electric
01.2013 - 02.2015
Raja Ahmad Nawaz