MD RIZWAN
RF/Optimization Engineer
Katihar
Summary
Telecommunications professional with nearly 8 years of experience in RF optimization, network monitoring, and drive test operations. Demonstrates a strong understanding of GSM, LTE, and 5G technologies, along with expertise in KPI monitoring, parameter optimization, and field-testing activities. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools such as TEMS Investigation, NetNumen (ZTE), NetAct (Nokia), LSMR (Samsung), MapInfo, and JCP for comprehensive data analysis, coverage evaluation, and performance reporting. Recognized for delivering accurate field data to support optimization teams while maintaining a commitment to high network quality and service performance through effective teamwork and timely reporting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
RF Engineer (Radio Frequency Engineer)
CEMTICS (T-Mobile)
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitoring and analyzing RAN KPIs (Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, Integrity, and Availability) to ensure network performance meets defined SLAs.
- Performing drive tests and post-processing using tools such as TEMS Investigation and TEMs discovery for coverage, quality, and call flow analysis.
- Troubleshooting LTE/VoLTE performance issues, including RACH failures, call setup issues, handover failures, and call drops.
Senior Executive
Reliance SMSL
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Monitored LTE/VoLTE network performance daily through OSS tools to ensure stable connectivity and service quality.
- Monitoring on daily basis site and cell wise traffic, DL IP throughput, PRB utilization, VDR, MCR, CQI & RLF count.
- Collaborated with planning and NOC teams to maintain accessibility, retainability, and quality KPIs as per SLA targets.
- Assisted in field optimization activities such as antenna tilt/power adjustment and physical parameter verification based on drive test observations.
- Coordinated with Drive Test Engineers for cluster performance, coverage validation, and post-integration optimization.
- Extracted and analyzed network performance reports and alarms using HPSM tools for timely issue resolution.
- Project roll out, eNodeB, small cell, ESC, RRH swap, sector addition, DTY, RF survey, RFE1, RFI, ATP11A, ATP11B, Drive test, SCFT, SSCVT, MCVT, route & railway drive, joint survey, coordinate with vendor team and EMF testing with DOT.
- Collaborated with planning and NOC teams to maintain accessibility, retainability, and quality KPIs as per SLA targets.
Radio Network & Optimization Engineer
Nokia (Linkquest Telecom Ltd)
02.2015 - 02.2017
- KPI analysis and monitoring on regular basis to check the performance of network.
- 2G-KPI analysis like SD block, SD Drop, TCH Block, TCH Drop, HOSR & monitoring them.
- Handling optimization of new and existing sites which includes problems like SD Block, TCH Block, TCH Drop, In-building problem, Antenna tilting.
- Analysis of post processing DT log files and making action plans.
- Analysis and audit of neighbor’s routine wise.
- Physical Optimizations: Recommending Antenna height, Azimuth, Electric/Mechanical tilt etc. to overcome overshooting & high utilization problems and also to maximize Radio coverage.
- Conduct SCFT and cluster drive test.
- Proposing new Sites or Sectors on highly utilized areas by performing Drive test.
- Attending high escalation customer complaints & try to resolve without affecting the current KPI.
- Working on traffic dip cells and optimize based on valid reasons.
Drive Test Engineer
BSNL (Toshniwal Enterprises Controls Pvt Ltd)
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Expertise in drive test using TEMS Investigation 8.0.4, 8.0.3, 10, Nemo and Xcal.
- Generating PPT report using Tems discovery of drive test results and prepare report using Map info tool and gladiator export.
- Identifying poor coverage and quality patches through drive test and making action plan to resolve the same.
- Performed basic telecommunication field tests.
- Prepared and distributed log files for post processing.
- Performing routine check and deep analysis on VVIP routes for poor quality and optimize on the basis Drive test report or logs.
- Monitoring network parameters like Rx Level, Rx Quality, SQI, BER, FER and Neighbor Sites Handover analysis.
- Removal of Co-BSIC & Co-BCCH cases in the BSC.
- TRAI drive test Voice & Data.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engg.
West Bengal University of Technology
West Bengal, India05-2013
Skills
LTE and 5G design for T-Mobile
VOLTE, LTE & GSM
Parametric Optimization
RAN Parameters
Optimization & Troubleshooting tools
EUTRAN performance troubleshooting
Traffic balancing for eNodeB & Small cell
Drive test result analysis
RF coverage analysis
Test equipment & measurement
Antenna design
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
RF Tools Knowledge
- LSMR(Samsung), JCP, HPSM and Site Forge
- NetAct (Nokia)
- NetNumen (ZTE), Gladiator, MapInfo and Google Earth
- TEMS, TEMs discovery, XCAL, NEMO and Actix
- RFDS, Talon view, TechInsights Amdocs and SharePoint
Computer Proficiency
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Power Point
- MS Outlook
- MS Project
- Internet
Passport Details
- Passport No.: V2281355
- Date of Issue: 2021-08-11
- Date of Expiry: 2031-08-10
- Place of Issue: Patna (India)
- Date of Birth: 1992-01-20
- Nationality: Indian
Training/Seminar Attended
Embeded Technology & Safety Management
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge, and I bear the responsibility for correction of the above-mentioned particulars.
Timeline
RF Engineer (Radio Frequency Engineer)
CEMTICS (T-Mobile)
12.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Executive
Reliance SMSL
02.2017 - 07.2020
Radio Network & Optimization Engineer
Nokia (Linkquest Telecom Ltd)
02.2015 - 02.2017
Drive Test Engineer
BSNL (Toshniwal Enterprises Controls Pvt Ltd)
05.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engg.
West Bengal University of Technology