ASHISH KUMAR PANDEY
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven professional with 9 years of experience in the telecom sector. Demonstrated ability to contribute to organizational goals. Experienced fault management engineer (RAN MW domain) with 1 year and 10 months at SNOC Vodafone Idea LTD in Hyderabad. Skilled L1 RAN MW Engineer with 6 years and 3 months at Ericsson India PVT. LTD. for the Bharti Airtel O&M project. Proven track record as a project engineer with 11 months of experience at Nokia Solutions and Network for the Bharti Airtel 4G roll out in Mumbai, and 7 months at Ericsson India PVT. LTD. for the Vodafone and Idea U900 roll out in Mumbai and Pune locations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SNOC RAN Engineer
Vodafone Idea LTD
04.2023 - Current
- Working as fault manager (RAN Engineer L1) in Vodafone Idea LTD SNOC Hyderabad
- RAN fault troubleshooting Node and BSC level on Nokia and Ericsson equipment
- P1,P2,P3 tickets handling, Support Circle for Alarm free network
- Handle Fault Management, Troubleshooting, and Alarm Management for Ericsson eNodeB (RAN_LTE) using ENM for Vodafone Idea’s 2G/3G/4G/5G NR Network
- Implemented software updates for RAN BBU, DUS to ensure optimal performance
- Executed base line scripts and cell parameter scripts
- Loading license key (LKF) and running required scripts like baseline parameters and power parameters
- Performing ping and traceroute from 2G BTS/BSC, 4G eNodeB , 5G gNodeB end
- Installation and commissioning of Ericsson gNodeB , eNodeB , WCDMA , GSM hardware (DUG2001, BBU5212, BBU5216, BBU6630, DUW301)
- VLAN and IP configuration on EnodeB
- Troubleshoot sleeping cells, KPI degradation, and configuration issues
- NWIE card level and port redundancy test for all Ericsson BSC
- Checking and clearing QA alarms in all technologies (FDD, TDD, L900, L2100)
- Changing band width and frequencies in baseband
- Conducted fault troubleshooting at Node and BSC level on Nokia and Ericsson equipment
- Managed and resolved P1, P2, and P3 tickets to promptly address network issues
- Efficiently handled communication through email for seamless workflow
- Proficient in troubleshooting faults at 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G node levels
- Rectified BSC (RP faults, AP faults) by raising Change Requests (CR) for necessary activities
RAN Engineer
Essjay Ericsson PVT.LTD
02.2017 - 04.2023
- Working as RAN Engineer in Bharti O&M project Maharashtra
- POP loading and RAN fault troubleshooting
- 4G integration support field team for troubleshooting
- Responsible for POP loading and RAN fault troubleshooting
- Provided 4G integration support to the field team for troubleshooting
- Conducted E-NodeB integration and troubleshooting at node level
- Scripted on commissioning wizard for efficient operations
- Proficient in BCSU fault troubleshooting
- Experienced in MIMO and massive MIMO configuration
- Skilled in VLAN and IP configuration
- Successfully handled POP migration
- Expert in Twin Beam and TX RX configuration
- Integrated small cells and high-power small cells
- Conducted RSSI troubleshooting for optimal network performance
- Proficient in CPRI ECPRI fault troubleshooting .
- Experienced in integration and troubleshooting for Airscale & SRAN
- Skilled in troubleshooting Nokia BBU models (ASIA/ASIB/ABIA/FSMF/FBBC/FBBA) - Expert in troubleshooting RRU models (AREA/ARGA/AHEC/AHGA/AANB/ARCA/FXED/FXEF/FXEB/FRGT/FRGY/FRGP/AHCG)
- Conducted commissioning and troubleshooting of BB6630 and BB5216
- Proficient in troubleshooting RRU models (RRU14SB3/RRU14B3/RRU2219B3/RUS02BO)
- Provided support as a field engineer for all fault rectification
- Supported RF optimization for improved network performance
- Assisted in fault rectification for all CERAGON transmission issues
Project Engineer TI
Nokia Solutions PVT. LTD. (Outsource From QTC)
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinate with vendor for new site installation and commissioning also support TI engineer for 4G BTS installation and commissioning
- Responsible for MW link installation and commission with help of TI team
- AT clearance in coordination with O & M Team
- Collaborated with vendor to successfully install and commission new sites, resulting in improved network infrastructure and enhanced service quality
- Supported TI engineer in the installation and commissioning of 4G BTS, ensuring efficient and timely implementation
- Led the installation and commissioning of MW links with the assistance of TI team, facilitating seamless communication and connectivity
- Coordinated with vendors to successfully install and commission Nokia 4G infrastructure, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of the network
- Commissioned and integrated E Node B Flexi BTS, enabling seamless integration and operation of the network
- Utilized CERAGON transmission technology to provision media, resulting in efficient and reliable media services
- Deployed new MW links to support the rollout of 4G services, providing enhanced network coverage and capacity
- Coordinated with the O&M team to ensure timely AT clearance, minimizing downtime and optimizing network performance
- Successfully executed BTS swapping within designated outage time, minimizing service disruption and ensuring uninterrupted network o
Project Engineer
Ericsson India PVT. LTD. (Outsource From Manpower)
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for U900 Implementation
- Successfully installed and commissioned U900 solution, specifically DUW(31/41)/(20+20) and (30+20)/(30+30) )/(31+20)/(31+30)/(41+20)/(41+30) units
- Strategically swapped DUW 20/30 with DUW41/31/ (20+20)/ (31+20)/(41+20) units, ensuring seamless functionality
- Efficiently conducted commissioning for Ericsson RBS 2G (RBS 6101, RBS 6202) units
- Coordinated site integration with the NOC team for smooth operations
- Successfully deployed Ericsson TN mw link and extended VLAN for enhanced connect
Project Engineer
Ericsson India PVT. LTD. (Outsource From SIPT)
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsible ERICSSON RBS 3G Installation, Commissioning and also responsible for U900 Implementation
- Demonstrated responsibility in Commissioning of Ericsson RBS 2G (RBS 6101, RBS 6202), contributing to the optimization of network coverage and quality
- Coordinated site integration with NOC team, ensuring smooth transition and implementation of network upgrades
Education
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
CT Group of Engineering Management & Technology
Jalandhar, Punjab01.2014
Intermediate -
G. M. College
01.2009
Matriculation -
S. J. High School
01.2007
Skills
- Expertise in 2G ,3G , 4G , 5G Network Nodes
- L1 Support for BSC Problems
- Ericsson BBU 6630/5212/5216 Expertise
- Nokia AirScale Expertise
- MW Transmission fault Troubleshooting incident management
- Ceragon Microwave Expertise
Extra-Curricular Activities
Participated in CT Half Marathon. Participated in 1 week NSS camp.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/16/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Disclaimer
I hereby confirm that the information furnished above is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Tools Handling
- NetAct
- Ericsson ENM
- WinFIOL
- Net Master Ceragon (NMS)
- Mo-shell
- Cygwin
- Citrix
- FileZilla
- Putty
- BTS manager
- G-net
- Google Earth
- Map Info
Playing Cricket
One of the reasons I love cricket is that it is a team sport. I enjoy working together with my teammates to achieve a common goal, and I find that the camaraderie and team spirit of cricket is unparalleled. I also enjoy the strategic and tactical aspects of the game and the challenges of outwitting and outmaneuvering the opposition.
Timeline
SNOC RAN Engineer
Vodafone Idea LTD
04.2023 - Current
RAN Engineer
Essjay Ericsson PVT.LTD
02.2017 - 04.2023
Project Engineer TI
Nokia Solutions PVT. LTD. (Outsource From QTC)
03.2016 - 01.2017
Project Engineer
Ericsson India PVT. LTD. (Outsource From Manpower)
12.2015 - 02.2016
Project Engineer
Ericsson India PVT. LTD. (Outsource From SIPT)
08.2015 - 11.2015
Intermediate -
G. M. College
Matriculation -
S. J. High School
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
CT Group of Engineering Management & Technology
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