Prasad Chokkakula
Vizianagaram
Summary
Telecom network specialist with extensive experience in IBS project management, GSM operations, and maintenance activities. Proven track record in commissioning and integrating Ericsson RBS, Huawei BTS, and Alcatel-Lucent BTS. Skilled in BSS support and proficient with Axxcelera Wi-Max BTS, NEC Radio, and Intercom Radio. Committed to delivering high-quality results and driving organizational growth through technical expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Engineer
XAD Technologies - Sole Propreitaryship L.L.C
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - Current
- Executed integration and commissioning of Huawei 5900 BTS utilizing Web LMT, Etisalat COMARCH application, and Cell Site IP View for 4G and 5G technologies.
- Planned and implemented GPS devices for all IBS and outdoor sites to enhance latency in 5G environments.
- Coordinated execution and commissioning of new cell sites following approval of furnished site survey details by Document Controller.
- Supervised site activities, directing labour and resources to meet project milestones.
- Inspected work at job sites to evaluate ongoing work, identify errors and initiate corrective actions to keep projects on task.
- Generated reports detailing site activities, incidents and resolutions.
- Supervising team members in preparation and implementation of drawings and documents for projects.
- Worked flexibly to meet varying site and project requirements.
Associate Engineer
Etisalat Facilities Management
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
07.2015 - 05.2023
- Expertise in maintaining our departmental teams consisting of Engineers / Technicians in Office / Field operations and maintained the network for having less number of faults and down time on 24
- 7 Basis.
- Integration, Commissioning and Troubleshooting of Huawei BTS cabinets series 3800, 3812, 3812E, 3900, 3900L along with UBRI, WBBP and LBBP cards, Ericsson RBS cabinets series 2000, 6000 along with TCU/SIU 02 01, DUG 2001, DUW4101, DUS3101,3102,4101, Baseband 5216,6630 nodes.
- Configuring and Troubleshooting of Radio Links (NEC Neo and I Paso, Ericsson Micro Wave, Huawei-RTN, CSG-Ciena), Axxcelera (BTS&AP) for Wimax Solutions, Cisco Switch Catalyst 2960-Associated Public Wi-Fi AP’s.
- Extending alarms to the Switch & Performing call testing after the cell site integration.
- Conducting RMT, LMT standalone Test.
- Measurement of Power, Frequency Counter, VSWR & Alarm checking.
- Conducting Corrective and Preventive Maintenance activities on regular and periodic intervals for BTS cell sites, Battery banks to minimise network down time during abrupt weather conditions rose due to Heavy Dust Storm, Deep Dense Fog & Heavy Rains.
- L.L.C, Dubai Br., based in Al Ain, Eastern region of Abu Dhabi
- Trainings Attended So Far: AI Tools and Chat GPT Workshop, IP Networking Essentials, WCDMA RAN EVO-C 8200 Troubleshooting, SIU 02/ TCU 02 T15 Field Maintenance, ENIQ 17 Statistics Overview And Operation, Introduction to IOT Technologies.
Supervisor (IBS Project)
Etisalat Facilities Management
Abu Dhabi
12.2014 - 06.2015
- As per the In Building Solutions Project, need to assist our riggers in HSE training before going to work in any type of construction sites.
- Nature of the work will be laying RF Cables with the help of riggers in ongoing Construction Sites.
- Based on the provided antenna design and building schematic diagram documents from IBS Planning Team, Need to execute the plan.
- As soon as RF Feeder Cable lying was finished, we have to extend RF Jumper Cables towards the Omni / Panel antenna using their relevant connectors.
- If we found any difficulties in Jumper Cable rooting under false sealing areas, need to get the prior approval permit from the Building Management Office.
- Later we’ve to make sure RF feeder and Jumper Connectors were tightened properly, while placing Splitters, Couplers, Omni / Panel Antennas.
- Now we have to check and confirm the VSWR values are normal or abnormal by using Site Master / Spectrum Analyser and need to handover the site to our Department for Integration and Commissioning.
- L.L.C, Dubai Br., based in Abu Dhabi
FM Engineer
Ericsson India Private Ltd.
Visakhapatnam
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Coordination to Vizag Zone Operations & Maintenance of the Airtel GSM Network.
- Fault finding, Troubleshooting & Software upgrading of the following Ericsson RBS 2202, 2204, 2204V2, 2104, 2206, 2111, 2308, 2964 nodes.
- Providing technical support on 24
- 7 for field staff on existing 2G cell sites issues and 3G newly integrated cell sites of Ericsson RBS6601 cabinets.
- Cell sites up gradations, sector additions, deletions, providing transmission paths for new cell sites and performing preventive maintenance to reduce cell sites down time.
- On behalf of Telecom One Teleservices India Pvt. Ltd., based in Visakhapatnam
- Transmission: Ericsson MW, SDH, PDH Hop installation, commissioning & up gradation activities, MW rings implementation and software up gradation for transmission equipments, AXX (9100, 9200), TN (2P, 6P, 20P) Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance, BSC to BTS side E1 routing through mapping KLM with the corresponding RBLT, Operation & Maintenance of All Transmission Equipment.
- Experience in BSS (BSC): Alarm monitoring & escalation of faults to the concerned field teams or related depart, BTS cell site s/w & h/w functionality checking and CF loading for specific sites, BSC traffic migrations and BSC to BTS cell site port (RBLT-E1) patching, TRX additions, deletions as per MNP request and performing block/unblock activities.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics and Communicaion Engineering
Gokul Institute of Technology and Sciences
Piridi, Bobbili, Vizianagaram, A.P, IND.2008
M. Tech - Communication Systems
Sanketika Vidya Parishad Engineering College
Visakhapatnam, A.P, India2014
Computer Hardware and Networking Maintenance Course - Hardware and Networking
Indo German Institute of Advanced Technology
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSkills
- Telecom Network
- IBS Project Management
- GSM Operations
- Maintenance Activities
- Commissioning
- Integration of Ericsson RBS / Microwave Radio / BSS Support
- Huawei BTS
- Alcatel-Lucent BTS
- Axxcelera Wi-Max BTS
- NEC Radio
- Intercom Radio
- Network troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Report and analysis
- Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS)
UAE Driving Licence No.
1117473
Personal Information
- Passport Number: P7901132
- Father's Name: Suryanarayana Chokkakula
Disclaimer
The information submitted is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that if at a future date, it is found that any of the information herein is false or incorrect in any material respect, the company will have right to terminate my service without any notice or salary in lieu thereof.
Languages
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Telugu
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Site Engineer
XAD Technologies - Sole Propreitaryship L.L.C
06.2023 - Current
Associate Engineer
Etisalat Facilities Management
07.2015 - 05.2023
Supervisor (IBS Project)
Etisalat Facilities Management
12.2014 - 06.2015
FM Engineer
Ericsson India Private Ltd.
06.2008 - 06.2012
B.Tech - Electronics and Communicaion Engineering
Gokul Institute of Technology and Sciences
M. Tech - Communication Systems
Sanketika Vidya Parishad Engineering College
Computer Hardware and Networking Maintenance Course - Hardware and Networking
Indo German Institute of Advanced Technology