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Mohammed Imtiaz

Karimnagar, Telangana

Summary

Ambitious Dynamic Drive Test Engineer & Post Processing Engineer from Swedtel Arabia Pvt. Ltd., specializing in Network Planning & Optimization across 2G to 5G technologies. Expert in leveraging tools like XCAP and Actix, with a knack for effective communication and time management. Proven track record in enhancing network performance and efficiency. Results-driven Drive Test Engineer skilled in ensuring high productivity and task completion efficiency. Possess specialized skills in network performance analysis, Excel at problem-solving, time management, and adaptability to rapidly changing technologies, which are vital for excelling in this role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Drive Test Engineer & Post Processing Engineer

Swedtel Arabia Pvt. Ltd.
Al Malaz,RIyadh 12836, Saudi Arabia
02.2013 - 09.2024

Network Planning & Optimization (2G,3G,4G,5G)

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma - Digital Communication Networks

London Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
06-2010

Bachelors Of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India
06-2009

Skills

  • Experience with software tools like Com Test Tools, Net Probe Analyzer, Rohde & Schwarz Tools, Net Boss Reporter, XCAP, Actix, Genex Assistant,Swissqual Diversity, Qualipoc Terms Investigation, MapInfo, and Google Earth
  • Knowledge of optimization, post-processing, and drive tests
  • Knowledge of BTS & External alarms in all technologies
  • Key performance indicators & Task Prioritization
  • Time management & Self motivation
  • Effective communication

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

POST PROCESSING ENGINEER: [Sep 2015 - Aug 2020]

  • Monitored the values of RSRP, RSRQ, SNR , DL & UL throughput values & try to enhance the signal in the bad coverage areas.
  • Analyzing log files for coverage and quality problems, neighbor optimization, Hand over optimization etc using XCAP.
  • Creating all required Adjacency relations for both indoor & outdoor cells.
  • Changing soft parameters to enhance coverage and throughput Log analysis of drop calls and access failure issues.
  • Post processing data received from field engineers and submit to customer in agreed format reports.
  • Following sites migration end-to-end process and closely monitoring Network and field KPIs and making sure no services impact and all Neighbors defined correctly.
  • Analyzing log files for coverage and quality problems, neighbor optimization, handover optimization etc using Actix.
  • Handling antenna swap from 3G to 3G/4G and proposing the physical parameters.
  • Reporting for customer for resolved cases/features application Benchmarking,
  • Analyzing the un inspected traffic trend and evaluate the reasons.
  • Handling filed issues and low throughput cases, Handled customer complaints very effectively.
  • In depth, drive log analysis using Actix to troubleshoot cell selection/reselection problems, inter, intra missing neighbors’, HSDPA and LTE throughput Analysis.
  • Identified poor coverage areas in the cluster and recommended up tilt recommendations and power changes inorder to improve coverage and thus reduce drops and quality.
  • Post processed Benchmarking and Weekly Drive data for various technologies such as LTE, UMTS and GSM.
  • Prepared pre-and post-drive test reports with KPI, problem cause and recommendation solutions for re-drive.

Drive Test Engineer for 2G ,3G, LTE,5G[Mar 2013 – Sep 2015]

  • Expertise on Single Site Verification on 5G.
  • Perform Drive Test for Acceptance Testing for 4G network by using GenexProbe.Carry out basic parameter checks such as RSRP, SINR and throughput during the test.
  • Performed Drive test to record the transmitted power for all cells along the drive, as well as qualitative properties of the TETRA signals and parameters of the radio channel.
  • Scanned Interference in a TETRA network due to insufficient planning or overreach. Interference caused by other networks.
  • SWAP Checking during SSV &RF Physical Optimization & Drive Test.Physical audit of site for physical implementation consistency checks.
  • Proposing antenna azimuth, tilt, Channel, Adjusting handover etc.
  • Analyzing and Post Processing of Log Files.
  • Maintain and improve the Key Performance Indicators of the network in terms of Call Blocking, Dropped Calls etc.
  • Identifying site requirements for various clusters in the network and planning solutions for them. Identify poor coverage/quality areas and provide recommendations for improving the same.
  • Involved in analyzing Coverage, Quality, and Handovers of the network. Performing Benchmark drives.
  • Responsible for testing the functionality of a newly integrated site. Identifying the presence of sector swap and cross feeder issues and clearing the same.

Timeline

Drive Test Engineer & Post Processing Engineer

Swedtel Arabia Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 09.2024

Post-Graduate Diploma - Digital Communication Networks

London Metropolitan University

Bachelors Of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Mohammed Imtiaz