WORK EXPERIENCE
• Huawei Pakistan – FM Engineer May 2014 – Till Date
Responsibilities
– Working as a FM Engineer on a UFONE 3G- MS project
– Installation and O & M of RRU3826 and 2100MHZ Antennas
– Installation of O & M WBBP and UMPT Card at existing BBU
– O & M of DBS3900
– Hands on Experience on RTN950 Series MW
– Plan RAN activities and follow till its completion
– Support NOC team and ensure that fallback of the swap activity is done as per procedure
– Collect and control quality of Site Audit Report, Site Installation documents, Site Drawings etc., including Execution documents during site installation process from subcontractors
– Conducted Site Pre Acceptance Test (PAT) on behalf of Customer
• Ericsson Pakistan – RAN Engineer Jan 2014 – May 2014
Responsibilities
– Integration, Configuration and Troubleshooting of Ericsson RBS 6101, 6201, 6301
– Configuration of Ericsson Minilink craft (TN Node, 2P, 6P, & 20P nodal solutions)
– Configuration of DCN/ OSPF Areas to clear the route towards PTN
– Integration of RBS, creation of IDB (Internal Database system) and loading of complete site including Control cards and Radio Units for each site
– Perform Traffic Routing for E1 assignment
– Conducted Site Pre Acceptance Test (PAT)
– Plan post swap activities and follow till its completion
– Defining the sectors, TRX and power (MCTR Values) against each sector
– Upgrade of Baseline and software of module, (LTU2 155, NPU1 C, NPU3 C, and MMU2 H)
– Supervision of complete swap activity during cutover, providing complete support to resolve the issues which occur on site and managing the ASP to perform the activity within the time
– Supervising progress of Telecom Installation process cluster and zones; as per SID, TND, MUX, LLD
• Telenor Pakistan Ltd – BSS Transport Implementation Engineer Dec 2012 – Dec 2013
Responsibilities
– Involved in different pre and post swap activities
– Deployed and Configured ZXR10 2900E Series Switches
– Looking after TRX Expansion project: simplex and complex
– Implemented ZXDU68 W201 & W301 DC power solution for BTS sites
– Installation, Integration & Commissioning of ZXMW 8120 on Trial sites
– Integration & Commissioning of NEC iPasolink products (200/400/1000)
– Extraction of daily data using ZTE Net Numen EMS for performance monitoring, analysis and reporting
– Monitoring of BTS / Node B and BSC / RNC alarms through Net Numen Unified Management System
– Installation, Commissioning, Integration and Troubleshooting of ZTE 3G and 4G compatible SDR Based Solutions ( ZXSDR BS8700, ZXSDR BS8800, ZXSDR BS8900A, ZXSDR BS8906 and ZXSDR BS8908)
– Installed IP-Packet Transport Network Node ( IP-PTN ) ZXCTN9008 and ZXCTN9004
– Leading the IBS project which includes: acquisition, survey, design, implementation, documentation and acceptance
– Conducted Site Pre Acceptance Test (PAT), Pre Acceptance Conditional (PAC) & Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) with vendors
– Responsible for timely installation of Vega Swap Project and also ensure strict compliances regarding HSSE and quality standards on swap sites
– Ensure delivery of all environment alarms of Node B and Core locations
– Keeping end to end track of Equipment availability for Cluster and Rollout Sites
• Wateen Telecom – Executive RAN Operations May 2012 – Dec 2012
Responsibilities
– Installation ,configuration and Level 2 support of Cisco ME 3400 switches
– Commissioning, Integration and Troubleshooting of Motorola Access Points (WAP 400)
– Installation, Integration & Commissioning of Pasolink Neo , iPasolink and Sagem Microwave links
– Responsible for swapping of Sagem Microwave links to iPasolink
– Responsible for re-routing of RAN sites on different clusters
– Performed firmware up gradation activity of WAP 400 in South region
– Providing end to end support to field operations team for handling operational issues
– Involved in cascade connectivity of different NEC products (Pasolink Neo , iPasolink)
• Wi-Tribe – Executive Technical Operations March 2009 – May 2012
Responsibilities
Front Office Transmission / IP Core Engineering:-
– Monitor network’s performance, ensuring all SLA’s and KPI’s are met
– Level 1 & Level 2 troubleshooting of WAP 400 & WAP 650 (Motorola)
– First and Second line fault remote Diagnostics of Microwave Equipment (Dragon wave Horizon Compact)
– Take ownership of network faults and planned/unplanned service interruptions, managing them through to resolution or escalating where required
– Responsible for maintaining the documentation, monthly/weekly reports, trouble tickets reports and service ability of all Networking hardware and software involved in keeping all systems performing up to service level agreements
– Support and/or implement work orders which involve and/or impact the transmission/ IP Core network
– Follow all processes and procedures, identifying and informing the Transmission / IP Core Team Leader of any improvements required. Provide support to FOPS and all Vendors and assistance to other keys areas of Operations/Business with regards to Transmission / IP Core related issues.
– Perform alarm monitoring of the network elements as under:-
• Monitor traffic on gateways, fiber nodes, and intercity links through NMS:-
Nagios
Multi Router Traffic Grapher
• Monitor Microwave links, Routers, Switches, Power equipments and BCU installed at all Wireless Base
Stations and Fiber Nodes through NMS:-
Motorola Element Management System
Motorola Access point local Management Terminal
HP Network Node Manager
Eltek Valere Web power
Dragon wave Horizon Web Management
– Deployment, Managing, Configuration of Cisco 7600 series Routers and ME 3400 , ME 3400E and Combo Switches
– Troubleshooting of Cisco 7600 series Routers and ME 3400 and ME 3400E Switches
Network Operations & Maintenance:-
– Responded to Network-wide outages including: Wi-max systems, IP Core network, Transmission Failure,
Internet services failure
– Installation , Integration & Commissioning of WAP 400 (DAP 1X) & WAP 650 (DAP DUO)
– Managed and supervised the Installation, commissioning of 300+ Microwave hops of Dragon wave Horizon Compact
– Coordinated and supervised technical / physical site surveys and conducts LOS surveys independently and also along with subcontractors in the region. Prepare and maintained LOS tracker of the South Region
– Rectification of all sort of on-site alarms of Rectifier (Eltek Valere)
– Responsible for operations and maintenance (O&M) of Data center
– Performed daily / monthly activities to keep WIMAX ASN / CSN sites in good operation
– Performed coverage drive and point tests
– Carry out QOS tests for VoIP services
– Performed Site Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) & Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) with vendors
• Mobilink – Technical Support Engineer Oct 2008 – March 2009
Responsibilities
– Worked as a Team Coach
– Conducted Training sessions
– Assisted in Coverage, Site Surveys and Drive Tests.
– Responsible for smooth technical support operations
– Remote firmware up gradations on CPEs through ASN-GW (WAC)
– Involved in Planning & designing of Corporate Client’s deployments.
– Provided Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 technical support to customers
– Good working (hands on) with different Wi-Max devices i.e. Zyxel, Siemens, and Motorola
– Ensuring Network Availability of Mobilink Wi-Max by working with NOC to verify and follow up site status
EDUCATION
Qualifications Institution Year Grade/GPA
B.E Telecommunication Engineering
Usman Institute of Technology
(Hamdard University)
2008
3.43 / 4.00
HSC (Pre-Engineering)
A Degree College For Men
2004
BSC (Science)
St. Patrick’s High School
2002
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MAJOR COURSES & PROJECT
• Communication System
• Satellite Communication
• Cellular Communication System
• Antenna & Microwave Engineering
• Optical Fiber Communication System
Research paper / Final year project:-
• OFAN (Optical Fiber Access Network) an analytical study project with PTCL that supports a full spectrum of
Narrow band & broad band services those are essential in Integrated Services Access Network. In this project,
Relevant and valuable research on Optical Fiber Systems is covered. This technology can significantly improve
access network performance. It enables end-users of Digital Telephone, Data, and Voice to realize significant
increases in signal quality, capacity and coverage area.
TRAININGS, CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Trainings:-
• Max101e – Wi-max Overview (Motorola)
• CP16 – Introduction to Wi-max 2005 (Motorola)
• Power System Training Workshop (Eltek Valere)
• O & M and Advanced Functions (NEC iPasolink)
• Operations & Maintenance (Dragon wave Horizon Compact)
• Communication Skills and Team Work (Career Pakistan)
• Safe tower Climbing (HSE Culture Developers)
Certifications:-
• CCNA – Routing and Switching Certified (CSCO11801518)
• CCNP – Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks Certified (CSCO11801518)
• JNCIA – Junos Certified (JPR193981)
• CCNP – Implementing Cisco IP Routing & Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (Preparation in progress)
Skills:-
• Good knowledge of Wi-max
• Good knowledge of Juniper Operating System (JUNOS)
• Proficient in the use of MS OFFICE (MS-Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel)
