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YOGIRAJ JHALA

YOGIRAJ JHALA

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Innovative telecommunications professional with a proven track record on Nokia/ Ericsson/ Lucent & knack of Aeronautics and Defense background, specializing in the integration of 5G technologies that boosted network efficiency by over 30%. Demonstrates strong expertise in SaaS and excels in collaborative project management, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project delivery. A results-oriented leader committed to driving technological advancements and enhancing operational performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelancer

Self Employed Services
Huntsville, AL
02.2024 - Current
  • Identified resource needs for telecommunications and defensive applications.
  • Created opportunities by aligning industry needs with cross-trained workforce.
  • Conducted occasional site visits with resources to facilitate practical learning.
  • Created project governance models to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Collaborated with vendors for procurement of materials required for successful completion of projects and programs.

Project Manager

Amdocs
Huntsville, AL
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Delivered 500K Turnkey solution for T-Mobile in Chicago and Milwaukee markets.
  • Oversaw the scheduling of a team of drive testers in the Birmingham-Memphis, New Orleans-Mobile markets.
  • Delivered SaaS support for pre-construction, construction, and post-construction/integration phases for TMO Birmingham-Memphis Market.
  • Managed a team for overseeing site check-ins, check-outs, alarm checks, and pre/post-construction activities.
  • Developed detailed project plans to identify tasks, milestones, dependencies and resource requirements for successful completion of projects.
  • Allocated resources efficiently to meet budget requirements.
  • Identified areas for improvement and implemented process changes as needed, with inputs from verticals and horizontals.
  • Co-developed iNTP assurance protocols using automation techniques.

Field Engineer

T-Mobile - Zeva / Amdocs
Birmingham, AL
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Worked on pilot anchor sites for 5G ASIK+ABIL, and NOKIA IXRe cutovers.
  • Installed, commissioned, and integrated 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G Airscale.
  • Installed, provisioned, and troubleshot various third-party CSR.
  • Intricate troubleshooting of Nokia FSMF, FSMB for 4G L700 post-integration.
  • Experienced as a Nokia BTS site manager and web element manager.
  • 5G ASIK 4G Airscale - ASIA, ASIB; 3G/ 2G-FSMF, FSMB, ESMB, FSMC
  • Switches / Routers: NOKIA / Alcatel-Lucent SAR-M/F 7705, IXRe 7250, 7750 SR.

Engineer

T-Mobile - SACW/ Integertel
Birmingham, AL
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked on Pilot Anchor sites for 5G ASIK+ABIL and cutovers
  • Installed, commissioned and Integrated 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G Airscale
  • Installed, provision and troubleshot various 3rd party CSR
  • Intricate Trouble shooting of Nokia FSMF, FSMB for 4G L700 post integration
  • Experienced on Nokia BTS site manager & Web Element Manager
  • 5G ASIK 4G Airscale - ASIA, ASIB; 3G/ 2G-FSMF, FSMB, ESMB, FSMC
  • Switches / Routers: NOKIA / Alcatel Lucent SAR-M/F 7705, IXRe 7250, 7750 SR

RBS Engineer II

FES / Amdocs (AT&T)
Huntsville, AL
11.2017 - 02.2020
  • Remote & on field Integrations on ENM
  • Ericsson: DUS, BB 5216, BB 6630, pico 6402
  • Routers: Cisco ASR 901, NOKIA SAR-M/F 7705
  • Alarm Clearing Support for Tower Crew on Ericsson 5G NR radio, 4G LTE RRU
  • Performed backups/RF tweaking/ FM on DUS 4101, DUS 4102, BB5216, Legacy Ericsson OSS and ENM
  • Worked diligently with End Clients' Operations and Project Management through daily conference briefs
  • Worked as a team player with various departments viz KPI monitoring, Project Management-Construction and Integration, Project Implementation & Drive Testing

Lead BTS Engineer

ECS LLC
Birmingham, AL
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • Managed and scheduled day to day activities for full turnkey projects
  • End to End Integration of Baseband 5216, including DUS to BB 5216 Migrations, DUL to DUS Migration, Smart laptop and Manual Integration using .XML and .MO scripts
  • Alarm clearing and Troubleshooting of The Baseband as well as RRU
  • Analyzed RFDS and CIQ
  • Changed parameters based on Delta Work order, KPI monitoring and neighborhood relations
  • Experienced in Nokia and Alcatel Lucent equipment Integration & commissioning
  • Knowledge of E// ALU/Nokia OS
  • Aware of various macro cell configurations Viz: Ericsson's IDL2, DUL to DUS Migration, XMU ADD, ALU's eCCM2, bCEM2

Lead RBS Engineer Night Co-ordinator

Amirit Technologies
Las Vegas, NV
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Extensive Moshell script analysis and Alarm Troubleshooting on E//
  • Extensive Trouble shooting of Nokia FSMF, FSMB / 4G L700 post integration
  • Install Integrate and commission Nokia TDD FSIH -4G LTE, ESMB 2G, FGGH 3G
  • Worked on Alcatel 9926 BBU for LTE 1C,2C, 3C,4C and 5C
  • EnodeB SW Upgrade/ Downgrade and activation on node
  • Successfully Integrated 700, PCS, AWS and WCS (ongoing) frequencies in both the markets
  • Migrating e-CEM's to b-CEM's, e-CCMU to e-CCM2/e-CCM2HR, bCEM2 Swap
  • Perform DB back up and MIB backup
  • Initial Commissioning WO deployment for OAM
  • Remote support to SWITCH and SAM/RITC
  • Call P Testing on each sector, VoLTE, SMS and DATA/speed
  • Train new technicians and bridge the gap between RITC and FE
  • Troubleshoot RUC and perform RUC commissioning if needed
  • Manage Site access and ATT protocols for any issues related to it

RBS Engineer

T-Mobile
Albuquerque, NM
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Worked on L-1900 projects for TSC
  • Integrated LTE: DUS, UMTS: DUW
  • GSM Cutover (DUG); created IDB and loaded it on flash card for parameter updates
  • Worked Closely on Ethernet T-1 and makes new T-1 for new technology
  • Diligently performed site audits and enhanced Quality Assurance
  • Trained new techs for L-1900

Lead Ericsson T-Mobile Engineer / L-1900 & L-2100

Verveba Telecom
New Mexico
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Manage a crew of 4 Field Technicians and 2 Tower Techs on the L-1900 and L-2100 project
  • Integrate Ericsson LTE, DUS, DUW
  • GSM Cutover (DUG) make IDB load flash card and update technology
  • Worked Closely on Ethernet T-1 and makes new T-1 for new technology
  • Punch walk and site auditing with E/// CM and TMO C.M
  • DUL TO DUS Migration
  • Remote Troubleshooting with NIC and TMO Switch
  • 4G, 4E configuration
  • L-2100 with LTE Stand Alone and GMS + PCS Mixed Mode

Ericsson Engineer - AT&T

Verveba Telecom
Indianapolis, IN
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Call NFSD for log in to site
  • Install DUL and alarm cables
  • Commission DUL with manual and/or smart laptop for 1C, add 2C on LTE
  • Perform call test using AT&T call test app
  • Train new tech to do basic auto call test, smart laptop skills and basic install training
  • VoLTE call testing, 911 testing, NEA testing

Ericsson Engineer - Carolina Market

Ericsson
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Worked on L-1900 projects for TSC
  • Integrate LTE, DUS, DUW
  • GSM Cutover (DUG) make IDB load flash card and update technology
  • Worked Closely on Ethernet T-1 and makes new T-1 for new technology
  • Did Site auditing and resolved QA issue
  • Train new tech for L-1900

Ericsson Engineer II - Carolina Market

Ericsson
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Complete installation/commission/integration of Ericsson DUL, DUW, and DUG
  • Commission, installation, and integration of Ericsson 6000 series equipment
  • Modernization of GSM, PCS, and LTE
  • Call test of 2G, 3G and 4G
  • Complete installation/termination of WLS and LMU
  • Alcatel Lucent 7705 router upgrade
  • Perform site complete close-out packages
  • Perform power upgrade, commissioning and integration of 1A, 1B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B configuration for both indoor and outdoor sites
  • Performed Test call (E-911, 411, 611, MO, MT, data and text)
  • Work with TMO TDOA group to perform and confirm MTLR call test
  • Worked as a team with Ericsson's IM's and PM's, updating them with all status of sites; if needed escalating all issues to E/// and TMO
  • Configuration and troubleshooting of alarms on GSM, UMTS and LTE for further troubleshooting work with E/// LDO apps

Field Engineer 1

Ericsson
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Call NFSD for log in to site
  • Install DUL and alarm cables
  • Commission DUL with manual and/or smart laptop for 1C, add 2C on LTE
  • Perform call test using AT&T call test app
  • Perform NEA testing: check squid and raycap alarm, noting down name, id of engineer and ticket number

Field Engineer 1 - Upstate N.Y/N.J Market

Ericsson
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Familiar with T-Mobile Configurations 2C, 4B
  • Integrated DUG (Creating and Loading IDB)
  • Integrated DUW (For AWS/PCS both)
  • 2C indoor and outdoor power upgrades as well integration
  • Collect PCI and scrambling code from NIC or Element manager and perform call test as per market requirements
  • Perform call test (E-911, 411, 611, MO, MT, data and text)
  • Work with TMO TDOA group to perform and confirm MTLR call test
  • Worked as a team with Ericsson's IM's and PM's, updating them with all status of sites; if needed escalating all issues to E/// and TMO
  • For further troubleshooting escalate issue or work with E/// LDO apps

Field Engineer 1 - Dallas, TX

Ericsson
Dallas, TX
05.2012 - 11.2012
  • Commission, Integrate on smart laptop and EM 1C, 2C, 3C (3106, 3206)
  • Installation and maintenance of Ericsson LTE 6601, 6602 and RRUW's (5C)
  • Troubleshooting of VSWR Alarms and T1's
  • Collect PCI and scrambling code from NIC or Element manager and perform call test as per market requirements
  • Perform call test (E-911 PHASE I and PHASE II)
  • Worked as a team with Ericsson's IM's and PM's, updating them with all status of sites; if needed escalating all issues to E///
  • For further troubleshooting escalate issue or work with E/// LDO apps
  • Quality check post installation and integration

Field Engineer 1 - North Texas

Ericsson
11.2011 - 04.2012
  • Integrated 1C and 2C with manually as well as with Smart Laptop
  • Integrated 3C stand alone, co-site and OBIF solutions
  • Also integrated 4C stand alone, co-site, and cascading solutions manually
  • Commissioned NODE B (P7 Basic Package, Configure RBS Equipment, O&M, External Hardware, Site Complete and P44, P70, P76, W11 Upgrade package)
  • Performed Test call (E-911, 411, 611, incoming, outgoing, data and text)
  • Conducted E-911 Test calls by picking up correct frequencies and scrambling codes
  • Troubleshoot IP connectivity issues with MSN, PCO
  • Troubleshoot RSSI values and VSWR readings
  • Troubleshoot all NODE B alarms
  • Trouble Shooting with Co-coordinating with NIC(National Integration center), SAID, MSN (Mobile Switching network) & AT&T PCO (Public Call Office) to clear all kind of Hardware, Software, (T1) ATM & IP issues in Node
  • Converting ATM to IP by adding the ETMFX-11 board and Configuration in live nodes
  • Check PCI and scrambling codes, making sure you are in proper cell id via call test app/software before call test
  • TMA configuration & Troubleshooting
  • Test all voice call viz
  • Mobile-mobile,E911, 411 & 611
  • Test all Data call viz
  • Download a file from FTP server, test HSDPA, HSUPA services from network interface card and Speed test
  • Check scrambling code, soft, softer and hard handover and record the results
  • Preliminary Acceptance Test (P.A.T.) of BTS equipment prior to site on air
  • MCU Commissioning & Sync the Node with local Site for Remote connectivity
  • NEA alarm Testing( External and Internal Alarms)
  • For further troubleshooting escalate issue to lead engineer

RF Test Engineer

Verizon
Dallas, TX
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Prepare drive test routes (MapInfo, Google Earth & GIS) within the coverage area based on the design plots and confirming it with the costumer
  • Process drive test data output files (voice + data calls) collected using Agilent or TEMS software of the tested cell or cluster using Actix and TEMS
  • Check the existence of major problems like swapped antenna feeders, site not transmitting, bad RF coverage, Pilot Pollution, and interference
  • Moreover, checking existing site alarms such as VSWR and RSSI alarms
  • Analyze drive test data to evaluate the network KPIs such as CS/PS Drop Call rate, RRC connection success rate, HSDPA/HSUPA throughput, and SHO/IRAT success rate
  • Perform layer 3 analyses and call trace to find the cause of drop calls, access failure, and handover failure
  • Set up cell classifications and define possible neighbors based on priority within same carrier (Intra-Frequency), two different carriers (Inter-frequency), or to GSM sites (IRAT)
  • VoLTE test cases on MT and UE for MPCS, HSUPA, HSDPA/HSPA+ TCP and UDP test cases for AT&T
  • Prepare GNG reports including recommendations for enhancing network performance for the customer review
  • Recommendation of Azimuth, Power, Tilt, Cell/Node/RNC etc parameters based on drive test data and terrain to meet expected KPI
  • Testing includes drives for SSV (Single Site Verification), Cluster Drives, IFHO (Inter Frequency Hand over), IRAT (Inter Radio Access Technology Hand over), IuR (Inter RNC Handover), E911 Testing
  • Extensive interaction with Sr
  • RF Engineers and Project Managers: gather information and requirements
  • Performed the tasks of assisting senior engineers in radio frequency design and Test Bed configuration
  • Handled responsibilities of RF drive testing, maintaining test procedures, and identifying RF system issues
  • Assigned the tasks of developing and executing test plans as well as coordinate with RF drive team in scheduling test activities

Field Engineer III

Ericsson / Nokia
U.P WEST, A.P, MUMBAI
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • BTS Commissioning, Integration and Transmission
  • Worked on Ericsson BTS 2000 series and NOKIA BTS ULTRA
  • Worked on MINI LINK and commissioning the same
  • ODU link between two sites
  • Defining traffic at BTS end
  • Defining T1, E1 and RRI cards on NOKIA BTS
  • Making cross connections at BTS end between two sites
  • Defining Antenna sectors by frequency, CDU type, Duplexer, TX, RX, TX combining, TMA, TX antenna sharing and RX Diversity
  • Checking external alarms at site
  • Co-coordinating with Sr
  • RF engineers, PM, CM and customer

Education

M.S - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of Alabama in Huntsville (U.A.H)
Huntsville, AL
01.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautics

Sardar Vallabhbhai Institute of Technology
VASAD, Gujarat, India
01.2010

Skills

  • Ericsson Element Manager
  • Nokia BTS Site Manager
  • FileZilla/ Hyper Terminal/ WS-FTP
  • Agilent
  • OMT
  • Telnet
  • Smart Laptop E//
  • MS-Office
  • Mat-Lab
  • Collab-CAD / Auto-CAD
  • Pro-E & Solid Works
  • CATIA
  • MS-DOS
  • Windows / Linux
  • Moshell

References

  • Lee Gummel, Project Manager, Further Enterprise Solutions, LLC
  • Rajan Pandya, Project Manager, American Networks, USA
  • Arpit Shah, Field Engineer, TSC
  • Ravi Desai Business Development Amdocs

Certification

  • Ericsson & Nokia Certificates on Best practices of Installation
  • OSHA 30 - In Progress

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Ex-National Cadet Corps
  • Amateure Astronomers Association Member
  • Volunteering neighbours in yardwork and gardening.

Accomplishments

  • Best Cadet National Cadet Corps
  • 1st Position National Level Tech festival ( Robotics)
  • 1st Runner Up Tennessee Valley chapter of Rocket Club representing UAH Alabama 2013

Timeline

Freelancer

Self Employed Services
02.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Amdocs
03.2021 - 01.2024

Field Engineer

T-Mobile - Zeva / Amdocs
10.2020 - 03.2021

Engineer

T-Mobile - SACW/ Integertel
07.2020 - 09.2020

RBS Engineer II

FES / Amdocs (AT&T)
11.2017 - 02.2020

Lead BTS Engineer

ECS LLC
09.2016 - 11.2017

Lead RBS Engineer Night Co-ordinator

Amirit Technologies
09.2015 - 08.2016

RBS Engineer

T-Mobile
01.2015 - 06.2015

Lead Ericsson T-Mobile Engineer / L-1900 & L-2100

Verveba Telecom
01.2015 - 05.2015

Ericsson Engineer - AT&T

Verveba Telecom
11.2014 - 01.2015

Ericsson Engineer - Carolina Market

Ericsson
07.2014 - 11.2014

Ericsson Engineer II - Carolina Market

Ericsson
01.2014 - 07.2014

Field Engineer 1

Ericsson
08.2013 - 12.2013

Field Engineer 1 - Dallas, TX

Ericsson
05.2012 - 11.2012

Field Engineer 1 - Upstate N.Y/N.J Market

Ericsson
01.2012 - 07.2013

Field Engineer 1 - North Texas

Ericsson
11.2011 - 04.2012

RF Test Engineer

Verizon
05.2011 - 10.2011

Field Engineer III

Ericsson / Nokia
02.2010 - 03.2011

M.S - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

University of Alabama in Huntsville (U.A.H)

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautics

Sardar Vallabhbhai Institute of Technology

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