Abdul Samad Patel
Senior System Verification Engineer
Navi Mumbai (M Corp.)
Summary
• Currently I am serving in Airspan India as a Feature testing engineer, in System verification Group, R&D
in the capacity of a System Verification Engineer with a total experience of 11 years 0 months in
Telecom sector.
• Every day I am adding to my technical expertise in LAB environment, gNB, ACP & RF segment in
5G/LTE Domain with an intention to serve Telecom Software & Hardware sector in Engineering
• As in my Academics I belonged to the eld of Electronics & Telecommunications in the professional
part, I strongly feel that I am capable enough to contribute in both the eld with my best level of my
performance.
• Regression Testing on all new LTE product SW builds
• New features testing of latest 3GPP release specifications
• LTE protocol stack validation and bug reporting to developer team
• Test cases preparation and Execution using multiple tools
• Functionality, Cross Functionality, Scalability, Robustness & Performance testing of license
features-gnb
• Having good experience in UE Conformance and Functional Testing
• 3GPP IE message validation
• Good working experience on LTE Layer 3(RRC (36.331), NAS) and Layer 2(MAC, RLC, PDCP)
• Good understanding of complete end to end wireless network architecture SW/HW
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior System Engineer
Airspan Networks, Navi
Mumbai
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted in development and execution of validation and regression tests on NR and LTE RAN systems
- Test Plan writing and Execution for New Features
- Configuration of Master and worker nodes in Open RAN Nodes environment
- Configuration of pods In VRAN Nodes
- Working on containerized system
- Kubernets,Helm,CUUP, CUCP
- Worked on vCU, vDU SRIOV configurations
- Regression Testing on all new LTE product SW builds
- Testing of GUI application tool (Netspan – All Network Elements configured)
- Testing KPI Counters pegging behavior as per 3GPP standards that are contributing to Network KPIs by preparing positive & negative test case writing scenarios in Jira
- Preparing SRS as per 3GPP Specifications & implementation in coordination with Developer team
- Preparing lab setups (E.g Using Lte small cell, Wired UEs, attenuators Programmable attenuators (for Handover) etc
- New features testing of latest 3GPP release specifications
- LTE protocol stack validation and bug reporting to developer team
- Functionality, Cross Functionality, Scalability, Robustness & Performance testing of license features-enb
- Having good experience in UE Conformance and Functional Testing
- 3GPP IE message validation
- Good working experience on LTE Layer 3(RRC (36.331), NAS) and Layer 2(MAC RLC, PDCP)
- Good understanding of complete end to end wireless network architecture
- SW/HW Integration of Enode-b & establishing Interfaces towards core Network
IT-ANALYST
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Mumbai
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Working for Ericsson feature development (test engineer)
- RAC(RLC) and UPC UL/DL (MAC) layer related testing
- Currently working on UL 256 QAM feature
- End to END testing for this feature
- Using TM500/E500, CCN, QXDM and QCAT for testing
- LAB setup for testing comes under our responsibility
Assistant Manager
NEO-RAN, SAMSUNG INDIA ELECTRONICS LTD
Mumbai
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Was working for Reliance Jio LTE Project
- Working as an Quality Assurance engineer in JIO RANCORE LAB, as a E Node B expert for bug x/enhancement/New Feature testing
- LTE call ow related testing
- RLC, MAC and PDCP layer related testing
- Having experience of network audit, feature testing and support services(Integration and commission)
- Actively involved in rehoming of eNode B, Acceptance Test of Enode B , Golden parameter audit, Cluster Optimization(CLOT), Single Cell Function Test(SCFT), grow/de-grow of eNodeB and PLD migration from CDU to RDU for PAN INDIA
- Troubleshooting daily faults in eNode B of the North and East zones of India of
- Reliance Jio network
- UL RSSI Interference analysis in PAN INDIA.
ENGINEER – OPERATIONS SUPPORT
ERICSSON GLOBAL SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
Mumbai
01.2015 - 03.2015
- New site integration & AP, RNC upgrade and troubleshooting
- Full involvement in SU of MSC
- Knowledge on technologies like CDMA2000 1X, EVDO & got high exposure in
- Fault management & Troubleshooting
- VIP call related issues handling
- Worked on IPBH router
- Adding routes in Extreme switches, MLG addition in C10K router and 4503 switch for integration of new sites
- Monitoring all KPI and analysis to improve network performance
- EVDO RNC installation & relocation
- Working in co-ordination with performance team to identify highly utilized areas & release necessity for data optimization and planning of these sites
- Preventive Maintenance scheduling and execution
- Actively participated related activities(PDSN/AAA migration, REV B project in south region)
- Network security audit for TRAI
- Regular health checks to minimize fault occurrence
- Carryout preventive maintenance of the Lucent OMP (Operations and
- Maintenance Platform), and BTS (Base Transceiver System) Maintenance of (ROP) trends in order to prevent service impact of the Network
- Integration and Commissioning of IPBH ,Ethernet cell sites
- Integrated more than 500 Lucent BTS Sites.
SENIOR ENGINEER
ESSJAY ERICSSON
Mumbai
12.2014 - 01.2015
- New site integration & AP, RNC upgrade and troubleshooting
- Full involvement in SU of MSC
- Knowledge on technologies like CDMA2000 1X, EVDO & got high exposure in
- Fault management & Troubleshooting
- VIP call related issues handling
- Worked on IPBH router
- Adding routes in Extreme switches, MLG addition in C10K router and 4503 switch for integration of new sites
- Monitoring all KPI and analysis to improve network performance
- EVDO RNC installation & relocation
- Working in co-ordination with performance team to identify highly utilized areas & release necessity for data optimization and planning of these sites
- Preventive Maintenance scheduling and execution
- Actively participated related activities(PDSN/AAA migration, REV B project in south region)
- Network security audit for TRAI
- Regular health checks to minimize fault occurrence
- Carryout preventive maintenance of the Lucent OMP (Operations and
- Maintenance Platform), and BTS (Base Transceiver System) Maintenance of (ROP) trends in order to prevent service impact of the Network
- Integration and Commissioning of IPBH ,Ethernet cell sites
- Integrated more than 500 Lucent BTS Sites.
SENIOR ENGINEER
ALCATEL-LUCENT MANAGED SOLUTIONS PVT
Mumbai
08.2013 - 12.2014
- New site integration & AP, RNC upgrade and troubleshooting
- Full involvement in SU of MSC
- Knowledge on technologies like CDMA2000 1X, EVDO & got high exposure in
- Fault management & Troubleshooting
- VIP call related issues handling
- Worked on IPBH router
- Adding routes in Extreme switches, MLG addition in C10K router and 4503 switch for integration of new sites
- Monitoring all KPI and analysis to improve network performance
- EVDO RNC installation & relocation
- Working in co-ordination with performance team to identify highly utilized areas & release necessity for data optimization and planning of these sites
- Preventive Maintenance scheduling and execution
- Actively participated related activities(PDSN/AAA migration, REV B project in south region)
- Network security audit for TRAI
- Regular health checks to minimize fault occurrence
- Carryout preventive maintenance of the Lucent OMP (Operations and
- Maintenance Platform), and BTS (Base Transceiver System) Maintenance of (ROP) trends in order to prevent service impact of the Network
- Integration and Commissioning of IPBH ,Ethernet cell sites
- Integrated more than 500 Lucent BTS Sites.
Education
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunication
Mumbai University
03.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Technology
Mumbai 03.2005 - 01.2008
SSC - Electronics and Telecommunication
ANZA
Mumbai 03.1995 - 01.2005
Skills
AN hill view,11th Flr,, Flat no 1101,plotNo 69,70/70a, Seawoods,sector-27Indian28/02/1989MarriedAREAS OF EXPERTISE5g LTE Feature Testing QALAB Testing Docker KubernetesSUMMARYCurrently I am serving in Airspan India as a Feature testing engineer, in System verication GroupIn the capacity of a System Verication Engineer with a total experience of 11 years 0 months inTelecom sectorEvery day I am adding to my technical expertise in LAB environment, gNB, ACP & RF segment in5G/LTE Domain with an intention to serve Telecom Software & Hardware sector in EngineeringAs in my Academics I belonged to the eld of Electronics & Telecommunications in the professionalPart, I strongly feel that I am capable enough to contribute in both the eld with my best level of myPerformanceRegression Testing on all new LTE product SW buildsNew features testing of latest 3GPP release specicationsLTE protocol stack validation and bug reporting to developer teamTest cases preparation and Execution using multiple toolsFunctionality, Cross Functionality, Scalability, Robustness & Performance testing of licenseFeatures-enbHaving good experience in UE Conformance and Functional Testing3GPP IE message validationGood working experience onLTE Layer 3(RRC (36331), NAS) and Layer 2(MAC, RLC, PDCP)Good understanding of complete end to end wireless network architectureSW/HW Integration of Enode-b & establishing Interfaces towards core Network from RANNetworkTECHNICAL SKILLSLTEUnix/LinuxTM500/IXIA (UE Simulator)QXDM/QCAT
Accomplishments
- Communication
- Team Work
- Decision Making
- Adaptability
Certification
5G
Timeline
Senior System Engineer
Airspan Networks, Navi
10.2019 - Current
IT-ANALYST
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
10.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
NEO-RAN, SAMSUNG INDIA ELECTRONICS LTD
03.2015 - 09.2018
ENGINEER – OPERATIONS SUPPORT
ERICSSON GLOBAL SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
01.2015 - 03.2015
SENIOR ENGINEER
ESSJAY ERICSSON
12.2014 - 01.2015
SENIOR ENGINEER
ALCATEL-LUCENT MANAGED SOLUTIONS PVT
08.2013 - 12.2014
B.E - Electronics and Telecommunication
Mumbai University
03.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Technology
03.2005 - 01.2008
SSC - Electronics and Telecommunication
ANZA
03.1995 - 01.2005