Mihir Kumar Dash
RF Expert in Planning and Optimization
Bhubaneswar
Summary
RF Expert in rich & diverse telecom with 15+ years of Experience. Adept at Managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes Results-driven Assistant General Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational management, team leadership, Radio Network Planning and Optimization, Problem-solving, and enduring seamless operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager-(CORPORATE)
Vodafone Idea Ltd
Hyderabad
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Multi-Vendor Experiences like Nokia, Samsung, and Ericsson.
- Will use expensive proven experiences and worked on various technologies such as 2G, 4G, VOLTE, and 5G to meet company goals and needs.
- Planned more than 5,000 sites for Mumbai solely based on traffic and grid-wise planning for 5G in Vodafone Idea.
- Optimized Nokia HW like New ACOC-C, FSMF, and Air Scale baseband depends on utilized sectors, and the same as child card combinations.
- Different Antenna trails for high-rise building, HPSC for coverage gaps.
- Discussion with business team for different types of IBS implementations.
- Completed desktop review of MACRO, Small cells, HPSC, and IBS so that they meet coverage objective.
- Created and implemented the new procedures, and preliminary and final RFDS.
- Design in building DAS high-capacity venues of Mumbai regions, though vendors like Metrotel, frogcells, etc.
- Modeling the project on iBwave, prepared the BOQ for multiple technologies.
- Conducting walk test report, site survey report with pre- and post-performance analysis.
- Created all technology configurations to resolve space and RF constraints.
- Created Atoll and iBwave prediction for pre-post analysis of site additions.
- Optimize VoLTE, LTE for all bands, and 5G KPI FOA preparations.
- Responsible for radio network design for coverage and capacity, and RAN golden parameter implementation.
- Testing of any new Nokia parameter, feature, and implemented nationwide for performance improvement.
- Monitoring Network for worst-performing cells to plan further improvement.
- Analysis of End-to-End performance, troubleshooting the call processing using tools like Wireshark.
- Perform system testing, verification, and work to resolve issues related to new radio.
- Working on Golden Parameter preparation, and the same is to be implemented across the network with Speed Rollout.
- Worked on throughput improvement with new trials like DL BLER value changes, SSF changes when interferences, closed loop MIMO parameter, UM mode, power controls, etc.
Sr. Engineer (State HQ)
Ericsson Global Services Pvt Ltd
Kolkatta
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Responsible for end-to-end planning and optimization of Airtel for Bihar Circle with a leading team of 07 members.
- Day-to-day analysis of degraded top offenders, and suggestions given to the team for soft changes.
- Parameter and feature implementation, Trail, Soft changes for Nokia OEM.
- Follow up with TT, Operational Issues, and Maintaining Hygiene of the Network every day with parameter audit.
- Also involved in different types of global projects like USA Sprint and ZAIN Iraq.
- Handling the 07 teams of the Central Market of Service Assurance Team.
- New parameter ,LMS setting, coverage and capacity requirement to client based on need basis.
- Analyzing the RSSI in cells and taking major actions against culprit cells.
Asst. Manager- RF (Corporate)
Samsung Electronics Pvt Ltd (Avacend Solutions Pvt LTD)
Mumbai
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage the 30 RF Analyser team in the Eastern Zone of India.
- Responsible for optimizing the Jio networks at more than 5,000 sites in all the above states.
- Responsible for more than 50 SCVT validation reports and 10 Cluster reports per day.
- Guiding the team regarding signal coverage analysis, Pilot Pollution, Single site, and Cluster optimization.
- Daily activities involve analyzing XCAL Drive test data to achieve target KPIs on DL and UL throughput.
- Improving Site Utilization, Sleeping Cell activation, and analyzing the Integrity KPI Issue.
- Daily activities involve analyzing the Drive test clusters data to achieve target KPIs on Data & VoLTE Benefits, solving network issues with real-time mobile voice optimization, delighting users by improving mobile coverage and call quality.
- Handover parameters like SMeasure, TimeToTrigger, A3Offset, Hysteresis, and T304 Optimization.
- PUCCH Parameter enable64QAM check and optimized.
- Supports end-to-end testing by using new software like MyCOM, Vuze, Siteforge, and NMS, and verification of new functionality in Net Velocity, JCP (Jio Center Platform), SNP (Smart Network Performance), HPSM (for TT raise and customer complaint)
Asst. Manager-RF
IDEA cellular Ltd
Assam & North East
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Coordinating and handling responsibility with the Ericsson team for MRO purpose for DHQ and BHQ roll out.
- Examine daily wise 4G KPI report and attend the customer complaint optimization through the Ericsson team and make it successful.
- Scrutinize and approve the SCFT report of LTE sites.
- Discussion with the Ericsson team for parameter-wise improving the KPI to maintain good quality.
- Site Selection for Radio Network Design, which includes for New Towns, Market Filling, and Capacity Sites for both Macro cells and Micro Cells.
- Planned 1,200 LTE sites for Northeast Circle and 450 sites for Assam Circle.
- Providing recommendations for improvement of RSRP, SINR, HOSR, Downlink, and Uplink Throughput.
- Troubleshooting low throughput issues, low SINR issues, poor RSRP, and handover failure issues.
Dy. Manager-RF
Reliance JIO Infocomm Limited
Bhubaneswar
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Manage the 31 LTE RF Planning and Optimization team in Orissa for Reliance Jio.
- Responsible for new site feasibility, evaluating candidates and Technical Site Surveys (TSS) for new sites to meet coverage and capacity requirements, and finalizing site design.
- Proposing of Macro/Micro Outdoor/Micro-Pico Indoor eNodeB and WiFi Coverage sites in different areas with respect to the link budget criteria related to Dense urban, Urban, Suburban, Rural, NH/Railway, Indoor, etc., and then getting it approved and released by the Central team.
- After the release of nominal, guiding the RE & RF (RJIL & Samsung) Team for desktop validation, joint surveys, validation, and acceptance of candidates for release to the acquisition team.
- Approving the structural stability drawing in REIMS for the acquired rooftop sites.
- Working with the Central team for the release of IP Colo scope and then guiding the circle RF team for SR raise, SP follow-up with the IP team, issuing SO after following up with Circle CLT.
- Coordinating with all IP vendors like BHARTI INFRATEL, ATC, VIOM, GTL for SR and SO releases for feasibility purposes.
- Arranging Spectrum testing through Samsung and reporting any interference spots, if any, and then following up with WMS and the central regulatory team for resolution.
- Working with Central RJIL, circle RF, and Samsung team for site-wise parameter value planning, antenna planning, RF clusters, tracking area codes, and tracking area list.
- Following up with the NOC and field team and ensuring no alarms on-site for conducting the ATP11B, SCFT, and Cluster Optimization.
- Validating all the KPIs before acceptance of SCFT/Cluster Optimization Reports.
- Monitoring the vital KPI of the eNodeB and WiFi sites, thus maintaining and improving the network quality.
- Taking all types of responsibility for MRO (Minimum Rollout) submission to TERM.
- Doing all types of RF and Deployment Acceptance tests through the online portal Site forge.
- Planning for 2,000 outdoor small cells and 1,500 indoor small cells for Odisha circle. Planned 5,713 macro sites with respect to leading operator coverage.
Sr. RF Executive
Reliance JIO Infocomm Limited (MTT Telecom Private Limited)
Bhubaneswar
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Doing Desktop Validation and greenfield planning for the client Reliance JIO (4G).
- Installation & Commissioning New Site & Accept ATP Installation for Samsung ENB.
- Accept the ATP of newly installed sites.
Sr RF Engineer
Prithvi Information Solution Limited
Bhubaneswar
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Pre/Post launch optimization of WiMAX includes cluster tuning, optimization, and network verification.
- Planning for the 1,000+ sites of BSNL WiMAX Site for Alvirian BTS from Mentum Planet.
- Detailed log file analysis for the parameters such as RSSI, CINR, Tx Power, RLC Throughput using mobility CPE, Indoor and outdoor CPE, and analyzing reasons for CSSR, Low DL/UL Throughput.
Engineer
Global Telecom Limited (ORCEL Wireless Eng. Pvt Ltd.)
Bhubaneswar
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Working out the plan for team movement for EMF and RF Survey, and ensuring the quality of work and minimal time.
- Monitoring and maintaining regular interaction with the customer about the criticalities of the project, including technical issues, vendor registration, and project planning.
- Maintained the physical changes at the sites (Tilting, Reorientation, etc.). If required, to distribute the traffic equally among the cells of the clusters.
DT Engineer
Akrosh Consultant Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Attending customer complaints and suggesting possible solutions, studying analysis of drive test report, and solving the problems.
- Responsibility of measurement of physical parameters like latitude, longitude, azimuth, tilt, antenna height, tower height, antenna model, BTS configuration, etc.
Education
B. Tech - Electronics and Tele Communication Engineer
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
03.2009
12th -
Rourkela Municipal College
Rourkela03.2005
Matric -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Rourkela03.2005
Skills
- Optimizing RF RAN Performance
- Project Management
- Performance Improvement Monitoring
- Strong RF Design Background for 4G, VOLTE, 5G Tech
- New Build & Technology design work
- RF Expert with rich & diverse telecom Experiences
- Tool Knowledge:- Mycom , ATOLL ,iBwave, Map info, Google Earth, Tems, Nemo, XCAL,
- OEM TOOL:- Net Act, LSMR,ENM
- Team leadership strength
- Operations Management
- Inventory Control
- Workflow Coordination
Accomplishments
- Got Rockstar Award for 03 times in last 03 year.
- Got Best Performer Award 03 Times in Ericsson in 3 years
- 3 Times in Reliance Jio for best performance
Hobbies and Interests
- Internet Surfing
- Listening to Songs
- Travelling
- Photography
References
Available on request.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Rourkela
- Date of Birth: 07/14/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Oriya
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant General Manager-(CORPORATE)
Vodafone Idea Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Sr. Engineer (State HQ)
Ericsson Global Services Pvt Ltd
02.2018 - 09.2021
Asst. Manager- RF (Corporate)
Samsung Electronics Pvt Ltd (Avacend Solutions Pvt LTD)
06.2017 - 01.2018
Asst. Manager-RF
IDEA cellular Ltd
02.2016 - 05.2017
Dy. Manager-RF
Reliance JIO Infocomm Limited
07.2013 - 02.2016
Sr. RF Executive
Reliance JIO Infocomm Limited (MTT Telecom Private Limited)
03.2013 - 07.2013
Sr RF Engineer
Prithvi Information Solution Limited
08.2011 - 03.2013
Engineer
Global Telecom Limited (ORCEL Wireless Eng. Pvt Ltd.)
06.2010 - 08.2011
DT Engineer
Akrosh Consultant Pvt. Ltd
10.2009 - 06.2010
B. Tech - Electronics and Tele Communication Engineer
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
12th -
Rourkela Municipal College
Matric -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
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