Zakariya Mohamed
Columbus,OH
Summary
Over nine years of experience in the wireless industry with expertise in installation, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting of telecom systems. Hands-on experience with a variety of technologies, including LTE,5G, and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). Proficient in RF performance analysis, optimization, and drive testing using tools such as XCAL, TEMS, and NEMO. Familiar with network planning tools and maintaining high-quality standards during deployments. Experienced in working with major vendors including Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, and Ciena.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Test Engineer / Field Technician / Drive Test Engineer
Extreme Engineering
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed ALU eNodeB commissioning and integration of LTE sites via NEM LR15.1, adhering to MOP guidelines
- Installed and migrated Cisco routers and Ciena SiteBoss equipment
- Conducted CPRI conduit installations from Cisco routers and Ciena SiteBoss cabinets during site migrations
- Conducted carrier expansion and software upgrades
- Performed quality audits, data/voice call testing, and alarm clearing
- Provided O&M support during Node B migration and conducted data/voice/E911 call tests
- Verizon Wireless Project
Field Test Engineer / Field Technician / Drive Test Engineer
Teleworld Solutions
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Deployed and supported CU-CP, CU-UP, and DU network functions using VMWare Telco Cloud Automation Platform
- Configured CSR at sites and inspected cabinets for proper configurations, including Ciena-related components
- Validated site configurations such as breaker placement, GPS and backhaul fiber connections, and antenna positions
- Performed single-site verification and fiber testing using EXFO, OTDR, and Fiberscope tools
- Addressed network alarms and site maintenance issues, ensuring optimal performance
- Samsung – Verizon Wireless Project
Field Technician
Aim Technic
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted OTA/SAR verification and debugging tasks, providing mitigation plans for identified issues
- Integrated and commissioned LTE sites using ALU eNodeB systems, including equipment from Ciena
- Performed carrier additions, hardware installations, and software upgrades
- Documented Node B acceptance forms and conducted E911 and data testing
- AT&T Project
Field Engineer / Field Technician
Fusion Solution
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted Ciena equipment installations and migrations, including SiteBoss cabinets
- Installed and commissioned alarm monitoring modules and performed carrier expansions
- Conducted O&M support during migrations and verified data/voice/E911 calls
- Verizon Ericsson Project
Drive Test Engineer
Teleworld Solutions
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted drive testing using JDSU/Agilent E6474A and NEMO Outdoors wireless network optimization tools
- Collected and analyzed LTE parameters such as RSRP, RSSI, SINR, and CQI to optimize network performance
- US Cellular Project
Field Technician
SAC Wireless LLC
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Installed ALU BBU9926 radios, power systems, and Ciena components
- Commissioned and integrated LTE sites manually and via NEM LR15.1
- Conducted carrier expansions, alarm troubleshooting, and quality audits
- Verizon Nokia Project
Field Technician
SAC Wireless LLC
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Integrated LTE sites and performed carrier additions
- Conducted data testing, including E911 calls, and verified system performance
- AT&T Project
RF Drive Tester
Telnet Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Performed drive testing of LTE/CDMA networks for optimization and statistical analysis
- Worked closely with RF Engineers to troubleshoot and analyze network issues
- Samsung/Sprint Project
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Information System
Tarrant County College
Texas06.2008
Skills
- Proficient in installing and integrating Ciena SiteBoss equipment
- Skilled in fiber testing using OTDR, Fiberscope, and EXFO tools
- Extensive knowledge of LTE,5G, and DAS systems
- Expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining base station equipment from Ciena, Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung
- Strong experience with PIM/VSWR/MIMO/RET and remote radio head systems
- Knowledge of SSH and technical documentation for network configurations
- Wireless technologies
- Network configuration
- System troubleshooting
- Software debugging
Certification
- Ericsson Certification Level3
- Nokia Certification
Expertise
Installation, Commissioning, and Integration
Languages
somali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Field Test Engineer / Field Technician / Drive Test Engineer
Extreme Engineering
04.2024 - 12.2024
Field Test Engineer / Field Technician / Drive Test Engineer
Teleworld Solutions
12.2021 - 02.2024
Field Technician
Aim Technic
12.2020 - 07.2021
Field Engineer / Field Technician
Fusion Solution
03.2020 - 11.2020
Drive Test Engineer
Teleworld Solutions
02.2019 - 01.2020
Field Technician
SAC Wireless LLC
09.2018 - 12.2018
Field Technician
SAC Wireless LLC
03.2018 - 08.2018
RF Drive Tester
Telnet Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Computer Information System
Tarrant County College
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