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VELI NDEBELE

Scottdale

Summary

Device Validation Engineer with extensive experience in wireless telecommunications and OEMs, specializing in rigorous testing protocols and collaboration with public safety organizations. Proficient in RPM2 and Linux, driving innovation through advanced testing methodologies and ensuring deployment readiness. Strong communicator with a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues efficiently.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Device validation engineer –protocol engineer

Southern Linc
ATLANTA
01.2017 - 07.2025
  • Executed smoke, sanity, and regression testing validation for devices from multiple OEMs, including Samsung and Harris, ensuring deployment readiness on SL network.
  • Collaborated with public safety entities, including GSP and various police departments, to program and commission Harris mobile and portable units for field use.
  • Conducted ATP testing on new applications utilizing stationary 4G LTE test cases to ensure functionality.
  • Performed smoke and super sanity testing for issue verification on both development and released software.
  • Executed regression testing on pre-development software, confirming resolution of customer-reported issues.
  • Triaged Harris units with RPM2 while collecting Linux logs for roaming and handover verification.
  • Revised test cases to incorporate technological advancements and AI features into testing protocols.
  • Reported and tracked testing issues using HP Quality Center and Jira for timely vendor updates.

Prototype device Test Engineer/Equipment Test Engineer

Spirent Communications
Seattle
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Conducted AGPS field testing on prototype devices from OEMs including Huawei and Samsung.
  • Executed fit-for-launch testing for marketing and engineering prior to T-Mobile and AT&T launches.
  • Performed stationary tests on VoLTE, 3G, 2G, WCDMA, and LTE services using Spirent tools.
  • Facilitated MTLR drive tests by pre-programming handsets with QXDM.
  • Collected and uploaded GPS and QXDM logs to FTP servers per OEM and Spirent specifications.
  • Monitored dropped calls and failed data sessions, documenting issues in daily KPI reports.
  • Analyzed call audio, data performance, video quality, and overall handset functionality post-testing.
  • Acted as intermediary between OEMs and network engineers to resolve hardware failures through regression testing.

Device Verification Engineer

Intel Mobile Communications
Seattle/Atlanta/las vegas
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Collaborated with engineering design team to conduct black box testing on SP7160, SP6360, XMM6360, 6260, and 7160 platforms.
  • Executed KPI live network testing of pre-released boards, modems, and prototype handsets across various US markets.
  • Supported Core Applications Platforms including Acision SMSC clusters and IMS Network applications.
  • Analyzed RF data logs using STT software and related tools like Mobile Analyzer and MS Network Monitor.
  • Performed 2G, 3G, 4G, and LTE test cases manually or via automation based on specifications.
  • Flashed test modules and handsets with latest developmental software for live network assessments.
  • Conducted IoT test cases encompassing IRAT handover, data throughput, voice calls, SMS, and regression testing.
  • Managed customer interactions for product introductions, RFI/RFP responses, and field trial management.

Software Device IOT test Engineer

Sony Ericsson
Durham
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Conducted RF analysis tests on prototype handsets using pre-released development software.
  • Executed static and mobility tests across key markets based on vendor requirements.
  • Flashed prototypes and programmed CDMA handsets for targeted market deployment.
  • Completed HSS study and draft on Performance Management and Fault Management for Sony Ericsson 2G/3G LTE ahead of schedule.
  • Optimized RF performance through signal verification, data collection, and log analysis.
  • Performed 2G/3G and HSDPA tests including SFT idle, SMS/MMS, and voice call scenarios.
  • Developed test plans and procedures while performing continuous system testing and analysis.
  • Opened and tracked tickets for field-identified issues, providing detailed logs for further evaluation.

Associate RF Drive Test Engineer

Motorola
Tucson
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Conducted single cell site testing on newly constructed sites to assess performance.
  • Evaluated signal strength and data throughput for each sector utilizing Invex 3G.
  • Executed RF optimization, addressing dropped calls, origination failures, and handoff issues.
  • Managed cluster network drives for UMTS and IFHO handovers between 1900 and 850 bands.
  • Applied expertise in GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE, and Evolved Packet Core networks across multivendor nodes.
  • Performed drive testing and implemented parameter changes, power scaling, and antenna downtilt adjustments.
  • Utilized Windcatcher, SAM, and IDEN for post-processing data to guide optimization efforts.
  • Compiled daily reports detailing network issues and failures for timely resolution.

Drive test Engineer

Cingular / Sprint Nextel
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Performed extensive network drive tests to collect RF Key performance data
  • Used Nokia Tems equipment conducting timeslot tests, call terminantion tests, MRR tests
  • Implemented the roll out of E911 phase II in the south east markets for Sprint Nextel
  • Check the validity of E911 functionality,sector verification,correct call routes and move of BSC to new MSC
  • Worked with lead engineers on deployments of new site builds
  • Cluster drives on the AT&T network doing short MT calls or long calls and data sessions /ping tests.
  • Validated cell site ,wireless call data, 911 center address, Longitude and Latittude of call origination
  • Performed new tower cluster drive tests ,cell site verification
  • Assisted lead engineer with drive test routes ,log analysis and asset management in the field

Education

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

WITWATERS RAND UNIVERSITY
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1998

Skills

  • RPM2
  • Shanon
  • Streets and trips
  • Odin
  • Wire shark
  • ARTEMIS
  • Ms Network Monitor IRTC
  • Invex 3G
  • Datum
  • Flash Gordon
  • TEMS
  • Mobile analyzer Nemo outdoor
  • QXDM
  • JDSU
  • TTCN-3
  • 5G NSA /SA
  • Network Analyzer
  • Signal Generator
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • Linux
  • MS office
  • MS project
  • MS Visio
  • MS Share point

References

References are available upon request and willing to relocate.

Technical Skills

Agilent E674, MapInfo, Streets and trips, Datapro, IBWAVE, Wire shark, MATLAB, ARTEMIS, Ms Network Monitor IRTC, Invex 3G, Datum, Flash Gordon, TEMS, Mobile analyzer, Nemo outdoor, QXDM, JDSU, TTCN-3, Datum, GSM, WCDMA, HSS, UMTS, EVDO, HSDPA, CDMA200, 3GPP, GPRS, LTE, TCP/IP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, VPNs, BGP, Remote access, VPN server, Firewalls, Network Analyzer, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Windows 8, 2000, Vista, Linux, UNIX, MS office, MS project, MS Visio, MS Share point, C/C++, Assembly, Java, SQL, HTML

Personal Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE- TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING, 01/01/94, 12/31/98, WITWATERS RAND UNIVERSITY

Timeline

Device validation engineer –protocol engineer

Southern Linc
01.2017 - 07.2025

Prototype device Test Engineer/Equipment Test Engineer

Spirent Communications
01.2015 - 01.2017

Device Verification Engineer

Intel Mobile Communications
01.2012 - 01.2014

Software Device IOT test Engineer

Sony Ericsson
01.2008 - 01.2011

Associate RF Drive Test Engineer

Motorola
01.2005 - 01.2007

Drive test Engineer

Cingular / Sprint Nextel
01.1999 - 01.2005

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

WITWATERS RAND UNIVERSITY

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