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Muhammad Akbar

Lahore Punjab, Pakistan

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  • Looking For: Radio Frequency(RF) Planning & Optimization Engineer, Radio Access Network(RAN) Engineer

  • Occupation: Architecture and Engineering

  • Degree: Bachelor's Degree

  • Career Level: Fully Competent

  • Languages: English

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Highlights:10+ years of experience in Radio Frequency(RF) Planning and Optimization/ Radio Access Network(RAN) domain of the wireless telecommunications sector.

Skills:Radio Access Network, Radio Frequency(RF) Planning & Optimization, Wireless communications

Goal:To serve the US wireless telecommunications market by enhancing my skills and knowledge in one of the biggest telecommunications market of the world.

Certification:Data Science, Python, Machine Learning(ML)


Experiences:

Radio Frequency(RF)/Radio Access Network Engineer 03/2017 - 10/2020
Huawei Technologies (Third-Party outsourced), Islamabad, Pakistan
Industry: Wireless telecommunications
1.Optimized multiple cities having around 500 sites. 2.Successfully implemented 3G/4G/Volte Features and Trials for Improving Throughput, Call setup Success Rate, Call Drop Rate, Handover Success Rate & Accessibility. 3.Resolved multiple individual and corporate customer complaints. 4.Improved the End-user perception and experience in the designated areas/towns/cities that include uneven terrain like the hilly northern areas.
1.Smartly delivered all the 3G/4G network performance related tasks that include, mainly; daily network KPIs dashboard, worst cells analysis, troubleshooting & parametric optimization, for the CMPak (China Mobile Pakistan). 2.Optimized multiple cities having around 150-200 sites and submitted the OMO (Other Mobile Operator) Benchmark reports with possible solutions. 3.Successfully implemented 3G/4G/Volte Features and Trials for Improving Throughput, Call setup Success Rate, Call Drop Rate, Handover Success Rate & Accessibility. 4.Resolved multiple individual and corporate customer complaints. 5.Conducted RF Interference analysis in the network with possible solutions and identified Transmission (IPTX) bottlenecks. 6.Conducted the Volte and 5G Trials for the selected number of sites. 7.Submitted daily, weekly & monthly reports containing root cause analysis and further way-forward for improving the network coverage and quality which includes network capacity study as well.--
Network Performance Manager 09/2015 - 12/2016
Huawei Technologies (Third-Party outsourced), Kinshasa, Congo
Industry: Wireless telecommunications
1.Proficiently completed the MS (Managed Services) project with all the mandatory phases for the Orange Telecommunications, Africa. 2.Successfully finalized DD(Due Diligence)checklist for the Network Performance from Transition phase till MS project take over. 3.Conducted Service Readiness and Mitigation including SLA /KPIs Agreement. 4.Performed Network Gap Analysis and provided solutions for improvement. 5.Provided solutions to the client for End-to-End QoS management, CEM & Network evolution strategy with forecasting analysis and risk management.
1.Proficiently completed the MS (Managed Services) project with all the mandatory phases for the Orange Telecommunications, Africa. 2.Managed the RF resources. 3.Successfully finalized DD (Due Diligence) checklist for the Network Performance from Transition phase till MS Project take over. 4.Conducted Service Readiness and Mitigation including SLA /KPIs Agreement as well. 5.Performed Network Gap Analysis. 6.Conducted Network Tuning along with the definition of relevant RF KPIs. 7.Completed all the deliverables related to Project Planning and Technical project management. 8.Devised NPM Acceptance Criteria with consent & direction of the client. 9.Performed other deliverables like structuring and preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports. 10.Provided solutions to the client for End-to-End QoS management, CEM & Network evolution strategy with forecasting analysis and risk management.--
Radio Frequency(RF)/Radio Access Network Engineer 02/2014 - 06/2015
Huawei Technologies (Third-Party outsourced), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Wireless telecommunications
1.Accomplished all the RAN related activities of 2G(Swap), 3G & LTE (Rollout)for around 1000 Sites for Du & Etisalat mobile network operators in the United Arab Emirates. 2.Maintained the Radio Network Performance as per negotiated contractual KPIs (Availability, Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, Utilization & Service). 3.Trained the RF Teams & lead them. 4.Optimized around 600 cellular sites. 5.Conduced cluster level network optimization (Hard/Soft Parameters Tuning).
1.Accomplished all the RAN related activities of 2G(Swap), 3G & LTE (Rollout)for around 1000 Sites for Du & Etisalat mobile networks in United Arab Emirates. 2.Maintained the Radio Network Performance as per negotiated contractual KPIs (Availability, Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, Utilization & Service). 3.Trained the RF Teams & lead them. 4.Conducted cluster level network optimization (Hard/Soft Parameters Tuning). 5.Conducted PCI, PRACH, TAC/TAL Planning. 6.Carried out Neighbor Cell (LTE-LTE, LTE-WCDMA) Planning. 7.Provided Technical Support for Field Testing of LTE. 8.Performed OSS KPIs monitoring with pre/post analysis after frequency re-farming including newly integrated sites. 9.Prepared and got Final Acceptance Report approved by the customer/client based on network KPIs and statistics. 10.Conducted Interference analysis and tested radio performances of the newly integrated sites. 11.Analyzed all the parameters over the LTE air interface including procedures like Handover procedure, cell search, selection and reselection, IRAT with UMTS/GSM, MIMO ways of transmission and TX diversity (SFBC) according to UE speed, SINR, Spectrum efficiency and TX/RX correlation. 12.Analyzed CHR traces and logs of the Drive- test of the first LTE call &checked the MIMO behavior, throughput, SINR, Uplink power over PUSCH. 13.Steered day-to-day troubleshooting and the resolutions along with the progress of the Teams.--
Radio Frequency(RF)/Radio Access Network Engineer 01/2013 - 01/2014
Huawei Technologies (Third-Party outsourced), Lahore, Punjab Pakistan
Industry: Wireless telecommunications
1.Attained all the Pre & Post Swap Acceptance KPIs for the Mobilink (Jazz) telecommunications operator during the Mega-Swap Project in Pakistan. 2.Tuned the RF Parameters at BSC/Cell Level and completed the Frequency & Neighbor Optimization for around 300 sites. 3.Resolved customer complaints regarding TCH blocking, Half Rate voice performance, Traffic balance for dual band & addressed VIP cases of complaints as well.
1.Attained all the Pre & Post Swap Acceptance KPIs for the Mobilink (Jazz) telecommunications operator during the Mega-Swap Project in Pakistan. 2.Tuned the RF Parameters at BSC/Cell Level and completed the Frequency & Neighbor Optimization for around 300 sites. 3.Conducted Dual-band (900/1800) Layer Optimization & Tuning and identified Worst cells on weekly basis. 4.Being a solid Interface between RNO team & customer & submitted reports as per prescribed formats by the customer. 5.Resolved Customer Complaints regarding TCH blocking, Half Rate voice performance, Traffic balance for dual band & addressed VIP cases of complaints as well. 6.Monitored KPIs along with highlighting the service affecting alarms and their follow-up till the resolution. 7.Identified the potential issues like congestion, transmission, cell availability issues etc. and provided associated recommendations. 8.Highlighted the worst cells for the improving the network performance KPIs in daily performance dashboard. 9.Submitted Weekly/Monthly KPI Reports to the customer. 10.Analyzed algorithms (RF parameters) & configurations for improving the network KPIs.--
Radio Frequency(RF)/Radio Access Network Engineer 03/2009 - 12/2012
ZTE Corporation, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan
Industry: Wireless telecommunications
1.Conducted cluster and single site verification tests and submitted complete RAN reports to the customer i.e. CMPak(China Mobile Pakistan) telecommunications operator in Pakistan. 2.Carried out BSC and Cell level parameter tuning, Frequency & Neighbor Optimization. 3.Resolved Customer Complaints & generated reports. 4.Planned new sites/cells according to Coverage & Capacity for Network Expansion. 5.Conducted Dual Band (900 & 1800) Layer Optimization & Tuning.
1.Conducted cluster and single site verification tests and submitted complete RAN reports to the customer i.e. CMPak (China Mobile Pakistan) telecommunications operator in Pakistan. 2.Supervised the Network Benchmark, antenna optimization & tunings. 3.Performed the IBS Walk-test, CQT (Call Quality Test) and Route Drive Test to check the signal levels and quality. 4.Carried out BSC and Cell level parameter tuning, Frequency & Neighbor Optimization. 5.Resolved Customer Complaints & generated reports. 6.Planned new sites/cells according to Coverage & Capacity for Network Expansion. 7.Analyzed Worst Cell KPIs on weekly basis and suggested recommendations for improvement. 8.Performed Detailed analysis of Post processed Drive Test Logs. 9.Analyzed BSC & Cell Level KPIs Performance. 10.Conducted Dual Band (900 & 1800) Layer Optimization & Tuning.--

Education:

Mirpur University of Science and Technology 02/2005 - 03/2009
Mirpur,Azad Kashmir, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Telecommunications
Computer Systems Engineering (4 Years Program)


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