Resume Title: 2G/3G RF Optimization Engineer

Resume keywords summary: Contact Information Please log in to see contact information! Work Experience Experience level: 2-5 years Profile/Cover Letter: CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Multi vendor experience: Ericsson, Alcatel, Huawei, Siemens. 4+ years experience in GSM BSS Implementation (installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting), Planning and Engineering. 3+ years experience in GSM and UMTS Optimization. Involve in UMTS Network roll-out project in the Philippines as a UMTS Optimization Engineer. Expert in Drive Test and field measurements of GSM and UMTS networks. Strong background on telecommunications technologies and principles: GSM BSS, SDH/SONET/PDH, GSM Network Architecture, DWDM, Data Networking, etc. Experienced in the implementation of BSS changeout project, Huawei replacing Alcatel and Ericsson replacing Alcatel. QUALIFICATIONS: 2G/3G RF Optimization, Transmission Planning, Engineering, Implementation and Optimization, site survey and inspection, network configuration, design and project evaluation, research and development, dealing with complexity. WORK EXPERIENCE: September 2008 Present HUAWEI Technologies Inc. (CLARO Office) Salvador Bahia, Brazil 3G RF Optimization Consultant TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs 3G Optimization for Claro 3G network (Bahia Sergipe Area) Evaluation and deep analysis of 3G Cluster Reports, SSVs, PFRFs Performs daily analysis of statistics and take action for solving the troubled sites/cells using Claro Performance. Study and analyze weekly KPIs submitted by Huawei. Makes recommendation to change parameters to meet or improve KPIs. Investigates special drop calls & access failures. Attends to customer complaint related issues (Voice, Video, R99 and HSDPA). September 2007 September 2008 ERICSSON NETWORK PHILIPPINES 21th Flr. Net Square 1 Bldg., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Metro Manila RADIO NETWORK DESIGN ENGINEER: RND Department TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performed RF Planning and Optimization for GSM 1800 Band of Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. (Sun Cellular) Swap-out and new sites (Phase 7 Project).

RF PLANNING: Conducted detailed RF site design, including site surveys and nominal site selection. Selection of Antenna Type, Azimuth and Height. Planning of a Cell site on the basis of Prediction and Coverage plots generated by TEMS Cell Planner. Performed complete Frequency planning i.e. BCCH, TCH, Hopping HSN, BSIC, MAIO. RF OPTIMIZATION: Performed collection of QOS (Quality of Service) indicators to check network performance and to evaluate solution for network impairments. Optimization through study of BSS Parameters, Antenna swapping, changes in antenna orientations, tilt etc. Optimization base on daily performance and identifies the cells than contribute to poor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as call RRC failure, CSSR, drop rate, handover failure rate, SDCCH & TCH congestion, SDCCH drop etc. Conducted neighbor List updates and verification for optimization. Conducted Network-wide benchmarking activities, drivetest verification of the re-homed sites, cluster optimization. Conducted drive testing and field measurements. Performed drive test data analysis using drive test and post processing tool. Attends to subscriber complaints in a timely manner and performs troubleshooting/analysis and provides report and recommendation for customer related issue. June 2006 September 2007 ETSI Technologies Inc. (A Nokia/Siemens Networks Joint Venture) Mercedez Business Park, Mercedes Ave., Cainta Rizal 3G OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER: Network Optimization COM/3G Department TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performed 3G Optimization. Cluster definition. Optimization and KPI routes definition. Site verification/Cell Shakedown analysis. Post processing the drive test data using Tools. Set up drive test equipments (Data collecting software, Scanner). Make recommendation to change parameters. Produced cluster optimization report. Produced 3G to 3G, 3G to 2G and 2G to 3G neighboring plans. Troubleshooting and Optimizing ISHHO/IBSHO and Inter-RNC handoffs. Investigated special drop calls & access failures. Cluster and Network optimization by detailed analysis of Call Events (Drop Call, Call Failure) and considering, BLER%, Layer 2/3, RLC, RRC, SC, RSCP, RSSI, Ec/Io, Sir, TxPower, Power Control, Parameters and Neighbor List. Performed drive testing and field measurements (initial drive test, post drive test, Cluster drive test, BSC Wide drive test, PS/HSDPA testing, etc.). Prepares Drive Test acceptance report using Actix Analyzer for outdoor and indoor coverage, considering, SC plots, RSCP versus call drop and setup fail plots, Ec/Io versus call drop and setup fail plots, Best Server plots, PS throughput, In-call KPI comparison, call drop and setup fail analysis. Performed troubleshooting and analysis of subscriber complaints and provides report and recommendation for customer related issue. July 2005 June 2006 Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. (Sun Cellular) 27th Floor, Galleria Corporate Center, EDSA cor Ortigas Ave., Quezon City SR. RF OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER: Network Optimization NQMD

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performed the following tasks and responsibilities for RF Optimization: Performed RF Optimization for GSM 1800 Band of Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. (Sun Cellular) Performed collection of QOS (Quality of Service) indicators to check network performance and to evaluate solution for network impairments. Conducted neighbor List updates and verification for optimization. Conducted Network-wide benchmarking activities. Conducted drive testing and performs drive test data analysis using drive test and post processing tool. Analyzed subscriber complaints and formulate standard operating procedures for customer related issue. Provided technical assistance to Transmission and Radio Network Planning regarding detailed technical survey to identify antenna height, antenna orientation, antenna tilting, number of sectors required and antenna location (for monopole, tower mounted or wall mounted), and LOS verification. Supervised dismantling and performed inventory of Alcatel Microwave Transmission, BTS and BSC equipment at site. October 2000 March 2003 Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. (Sun Cellular) 28th Floor, Galleria Corporate Center, EDSA cor Ortigas Ave., Quezon City TRANSMISSION ENGINEER: Transmission Planning Department Network Planning and Development Division Study and evaluated change-out proposal and procedure and provided recommendation to immediate superior. Study and analyzed E1 existing routing and re-routing of Abis, Ater and A interfaces and allocation of E1 assignment. Ensures that there is an E1 capacity prior to cutover. Evaluated tenders/bids of various telecom equipment vendors. These bids are carefully evaluated, checking for hardware and software compliance with the specified transmission requirements. Conducting clarification meetings with the concerned vendors, and preparing evaluation reports and recommendation to upper management. Evaluated detailed engineering design drawing of BTS sites. Notes corrections and modifications to be incorporated in succeeding document submission. Attended transmission discipline meetings with vendor and other groups concerned, and discussed issues such as transmission network optimization, E1 allocations and mappings, scheduling of BTS and Microwave acceptance tests, and other transmission related concerns. Performed joint technical site surveys concerning LOS (Line-of-Sight) verification and evaluation of equipment floor space allocation of prospective sites. Prepared survey report, link budget and path calculation after LOS survey. Prepared cost reference for various transmission equipment as requirement for CAPEX budget allocations and future network expansions. Projects/Activities handled: DIGITEL GSM 1800 project proposals: Alcatel, Ericsson, Motorola, Nortel, Lucent and Seimens Phase 1 & 2 Transmission Network Project NL & SL Transmission Backbone Project Request for Proposal and Engineering Phase 3A and 3B Transmission planning (Core and access network; NCR, Luzon, VisMin) DIGITEL-ALCATEL VisMin Project using ATM technology, Broadband Project, ADSL Project, GSM 1800 Project

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Sound technical understanding of various telecommunications technologies and principles: GSM Network Architecture UMTS Network Architecture

SDH/PDH Multiplexers HDSL Modems, etc. Equipment Handled: Ericsson RBS 2206 Ericsson Minilink (TMR 9202) Alcatel 1800 BTS Evolium 9100 Alcatel 9600 USY SDH Microwave Radio Alcatel 9400 LX/UX PDH Microwave Radio Alcatel 1650 SMC Add-Drop-Multiplexer Huawei 1800 BTS Test Equipment/Tools able to operate: BER tester Sunrise / ANT 5 SDH Analyzer SDH Analyzer Agilent Spectrum Analyzer Anritzu Site Master S331A/C Survey Tools: GPS, Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars. Power Meter Familiar with Protocol Analyzer (K15, NetTest) Planning/Optimization tool able to operate: Map Info Professional Nemo Outdoor 4.1 and Nemo Handy TEMS Investigation Drive Test Tool TEMS Cell Planner Universal Mcom 4.2 Actix Analyzer Familiar with A955 Planning Tool, Agilent E6474A, Pathloss 3.0 & 4.0 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Electronics and University of the East May1998 Communications Engineering (ECE) Caloocan, Philippines ECE Professional License Number: 017878 TRAININGS AND SEMINARS: Attended training on 3G Radio Planning Specialist conducted by Nokia-Siemens Network Philippines. Attended training on 3G Radio Planning Essentials conducted by Nokia Philippines. Attended training on UMTS Applied Planning conducted by AIRCOM International. Attended training on UTRAN Handover Algorithm conducted by ETSI/Nokia-Siemens Network Philippines. Attended training on 3G Basics/UTRAN Technology conducted by ETSI/Nokia-Siemens Network Philippines. Attended training on NEMO Outdoor 4.1 and NEMO Handy Drivetest Tool conducted by Globe Telecom Philippines. Attended 3G WORKSHOP conducted by HUAWEI Attended training on A955 Planning Tool conducted by Alcatel Philippines Inc. Attended training on Alcatel 1511, 1515 CX-C and 1353 SH Network Management conducted Alcatel Philippines Inc. Attended training on Alcatel PDH & SDH Microwave Radio O & M, SMC Add-Drop Multiplexer conducted by Alcatel Philippines Inc. Attended training on GPRS Overview conducted by Alcatel Philippines Inc. Attended training on Alcatel BSC and BTS Commissioning conducted by Alcatel Philippines Inc. PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Civil Status : Single Nationality : Filipino Date of Birth : June. 27, 1976 Place of Birth : Manila City, Philippines Languages : Speaks, understands fluent Filipino (Tagalog), English

Employer: Claro Networks (Hired by Huawei Brazil) Job Title: 3G RF Optimization Consultant Start Month/Year: 09/2008 End Month/Year: Current City: Salvador, Bahia Country: Brazil Performs 3G Optimization for Claro 3G network (Bahia Sergipe Area) Evaluation and deep analysis of 3G Cluster Reports, SSVs, PFRFs Performs daily analysis of statistics and take action for solving the troubled sites/cells using Claro Performance. Description: Study and analyze weekly KPIs submitted by Huawei. Makes recommendation to change parameters to meet or improve KPIs. Investigates special drop calls & access failures. Attends to customer complaint related issues (Voice, Video, R99 and HSDPA).

Employer: Ericsson Networks Philippines Inc. Job Title: Radio Network Design Engineer Start Month/Year: 09/2007 End Month/Year: 09/2008 City: Manila Country: Philippines Description: - Performed RF Planning and Optimization for GSM 1800 Band of Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. (Sun Cellular) Swap-out and new sites (Phase 7 Project). RF PLANNING: Conducted detailed RF site design, including site surveys and nominal site selection. Selection of Antenna Type, Azimuth and Height. Planning of a Cell site on the basis of Prediction and Coverage plots generated by TEMS Cell Planner. Performed complete Frequency planning i.e. BCCH, TCH, Hopping HSN, BSIC, MAIO. RF OPTIMIZATION: Performed collection of QOS (Quality of Service) indicators to check network performance and to evaluate solution for network impairments.

Optimization through study of BSS Parameters, Antenna swapping, changes in antenna orientations, tilt etc. Optimization base on daily performance and identifies the cells than contribute to poor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as call RRC failure, CSSR, drop rate, handover failure rate, SDCCH & TCH congestion, SDCCH drop etc. Conducted neighbor List updates and verification for optimization. Conducted Network-wide benchmarking activities, drivetest verification of the re-homed sites, cluster optimization. Conducted drive testing and field measurements. Performed drive test data analysis using drive test and post processing tool. Attends to subscriber complaints in a timely manner and performs troubleshooting/analysis and provides report and recommendation for customer related issue.

Employer: ETSI Technologies Inc. (NSN Affiliate) Job Title: 3G RF Optimization Engineer Start Month/Year: 06/2006 End Month/Year: 09/2007 City: Manila Country: Philippines Performed 3G Optimization. Cluster definition. Optimization and KPI routes definition. Site verification/Cell Shakedown analysis. Post processing the drive test data using Tools. Set up drive test equipments (Data collecting software, Scanner). Make recommendation to change parameters. Produced cluster optimization report. Produced 3G to 3G, 3G to 2G and 2G to 3G neighboring plans. Troubleshooting and Optimizing ISHHO/IBSHO and Inter-RNC handoffs. Investigated special drop calls & access failures. Cluster and Network optimization by detailed analysis of Call Events (Drop Call, Call Failure) and considering, BLER%, Layer 2/3, Description: RLC, RRC, SC, RSCP, RSSI, Ec/Io, Sir, TxPower, Power Control, Parameters and Neighbor List. Performed drive testing and field measurements (initial drive test, post drive test, Cluster drive test, BSC Wide drive test, PS/HSDPA testing, etc.). Prepares Drive Test acceptance report using Actix Analyzer for outdoor and indoor coverage, considering, SC plots, RSCP versus call drop and setup fail plots, Ec/Io versus call drop and setup fail plots, Best Server plots, PS throughput, In-call KPI comparison, call drop and setup fail analysis. Performed troubleshooting and analysis of subscriber complaints and provides report and recommendation for customer related issue.

Employer: DMPI (Sun Cellular)

Job Title: Sr. RF Optimization Engineer Start Month/Year: 07/2005 End Month/Year: 06/2006 City: Manila Country: Philippines Performed the following tasks and responsibilities for RF Optimization: Performed RF Optimization for GSM 1800 Band of Digitel Mobile Philippines Inc. (Sun Cellular) Performed collection of QOS (Quality of Service) indicators to check network performance and to evaluate solution for network impairments. Description: Conducted neighbor List updates and verification for optimization. Conducted Network-wide benchmarking activities. Conducted drive testing and performs drive test data analysis using drive test and post processing tool. Analyzed subscriber complaints and formulate standard operating procedures for customer related issue.

Employer: DMPI (Sun Cellular) Job Title: Telecom Engineer II Start Month/Year: 03/2003 End Month/Year: 07/2005 City: Manila Country: Philippines Description: Performed engineering and implementation of HUAWEI BSS changeout project (Phase 5A Project). Involved in Sun Cellulars GSM 1800 Huawei`s Phase 5A Swap-out (from Alcatel to Huawei BSS equipment) and New Sites Network rollout. Supervised installation, testing and commissioning of Huawei BSC and BTS. Monitored and supervised cutover activity and performed project monitoring. Performed Site Acceptance and Provisional Tests of BSC, BTS and Microwave Transmission equipments. Actively participates in all related project meetings and GSM presentations. Performed implementation of ERICSSON change-out project (Phase 4A Project). Involved in Sun Cellulars GSM 1800 Ericsson Phase 4 Swap-out (from Alcatel to Ericsson BSS equipment) and New Sites Network rollout. Supervised installation and performed testing, commissioning and integration of Ericsson Minilink 9202 Microwave Transmission and RBS 2206 equipment for the swap-out. Performed 24-hour BER test on all links scheduled for swap-out.

Performed cutover of Microwave and BTS from Alcatel to Ericsson. Performed Site Acceptance and Provisional Tests of microwave transmission (SDH/PDH), BSC and RBS as part of the companys GSM 1800 Network Rollout. Performed visual inspection check, ensuring that the overall installation quality is compliant with approved engineering standards and practices. Actively participated in all related project meetings. Provided tracking sheet and performed project monitoring. Involved in the numerous in-house projects of Digitel Mobile (Special Projects). Performed BTS and Transmission upgrade, E1 patching and technical site survey. Performed commissioning of Alcatel BTS (Alcatel Evolium 9100) and Alcatel microwave radio equipment (SDH & PDH). Provided technical support to Network Planning regarding the installation and testing of HDSL leased line for the BTS sites. Provided technical assistance to Transmission and Radio Network Planning regarding detailed technical survey to identify antenna height, antenna orientation, antenna tilting, number of sectors required and antenna location (for monopole, tower mounted or wall mounted), and LOS verification. Supervised dismantling and performed inventory of Alcatel Microwave Transmission, BTS and BSC equipment at site. Education & Training

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree School Name: University of the East Major: Electronics and Communications Engineer City: Manila Country: Philippines Graduation Date: 20/06/1998 Description: Not Specified Languages Language Level

English Fluent

Portuguese Basic

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