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Rasikh Ashraf Kitaba

Rasikh Ashraf Kitaba

Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technical Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Manager
Srinagar

Summary

A competent professional with experience of 9 years in Telecom Project Execution, Networking, Operation & Commissioning, testing, Integration, Optimization and Technical Support. Excellent domain knowledge NR (5G), LTE (4G), WCDMA, GSM, CDMA technologies. Expertise in planning, engineering, managing, and executing telecom projects including installation, operation and maintenance of telecom services.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
08.2020 - Current
  • TNIC Telstra (Australia)- 3G/LTE/Mixed mode/DUS/Baseband 5212 /5216/6630/6672/R503(XMU)/Small cell/MIMO/NR 3600/NR 850/MM-wave.

Assisted with various activities related to network operations.

  • Baseband 5212/5216/6630 integration.
  • 3G RUS swap/DUW swap.
  • LTE RU – RRU SWAP
  • LTE and NR node separation.
  • TMA / RET swap and configuration.
  • LTE & NR integration /Troubleshooting.
  • WCDMA, LTE & 5G Call Testing support.
  • Optimization and Post NSD alignment of network

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • MANA T-Mobile (United States of America)- DUS/BB5216 to Baseband 6630 migration.

Facilitated team activities

  • DUS/BB5216 to Baseband 6630 migration.
  • End to End integration of existing technologies on site.
  • OSS Enrollment and setting all parameters as per plan.
  • Call testing and checking all KPIs as in precheck.
  • Call testing and checking all KPI’s as in precheck.
  • Client: T-Mobile
  • Team Size: 36

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • VIL (Gujarat circle)- 3G/LTE/Mixed mode /Baseband 5212 /5216/6630/R503(XMU)/Small cell/MIMO

Coordinated various project activities.

  • Small Cell integration
  • LTE BB/Mix mode(L+W)(L+G)(L+W+G)/DUS/ERBS and 2G standalone nodes addition and alarm activation/node deletion.
  • 3G BB/DUS node deletion & addition.
  • Massive MIMO
  • OSS enrollment for 3G BB, E BB nodes.
  • Client: Vodafone Idea Limited.
  • Team Size: 16

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • VIL Northeast -2G/3G/LTE/Mixed mode/Baseband 5212, 5216

Executed various activities related to project requirements.

  • Baseband 5212/5216 integration with mixed mode.
  • WCDMA new node B integration/collocated node(W+L).
  • WCDMA new node B integration/collcated node(W+L).
  • 2G/3G migration i.e. cabinet and media swap
  • 2G new site integration.
  • 3G RUS swap/DUW swap.
  • Daily precheck and backup of activity planned sites
  • LKF installation/OSS activities/SW upgradation/ENM definition
  • Preparing MOPs and extracting data from OSS as required.
  • DUS to BB swap (6630/5216/5212)
  • Client: Vodafone Idea Limited.

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Idea Cellular RINA(MP)-Small cell/Massive MIMO/2G/3G/LTE/Mixed mode /Baseband 5212 /5216/6630/6502/6672

Documented daily activities for project tracking

  • Handling various configuration scopes
  • L900 integration/troubleshooting
  • RUS/RRU addition swap
  • FDD/TDD integration
  • RET configuration
  • Team Size: 25

Field Implementation Engineer

SHIVAM INFOCOM PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • -2G/3G/LTE/Baseband 5212, 5216,6630, Ericsson routers and Minilink.

Performed various tasks related to project activities.

  • Baseband 5212/5216/6630 integration.
  • WCDMA new node B integration (W+L).
  • 2G/3G migration i.e. cabinet and media swap
  • TCU/SIU port opening.
  • 2G new site integration.
  • 3G RUS swap/DUW swap.
  • LTE integration/reintegration/Troubleshooting/mixed mode with 2G.
  • Integration and Commissioning of Mini Link.
  • Ericsson BBU/RP, RRU, ESC.
  • Power Racks & DC .
  • Exchange Patching.
  • LTE/NR Call Testing.
  • Microwave Commissioning.
  • MOPs Compliance.
  • Site Quoting & Scoping.
  • Site Labeling Standards.
  • Antennas & RF Cabling.
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Client: Bharti Airtel
  • Team Size: 20

Filed Maintenance Engineer

Aerial Telecom Pvt. Limited
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Airtel, Aircel, Reliance, Idea O&M Kashmir O&M Details

Documented and organized operational activities for effective project management.

  • Performed network maintenance to ensure optimal functionality and uptime.
  • Perform responsibilities as a OMC R BSS Engineer.
  • Installation / commissioning /Acceptance Test for new sites.
  • Perform responsibilities as an OMC R BSS Engineer.
  • Integration of DUW on site
  • Provide support to onsite Riggers and resolve the problem at the end point.
  • Monitoring Performance of All BSCs.
  • Rectification of faults.
  • Creating sites and defined all the handovers from OMC R Monitoring Call Success rate for all BSC's.
  • Provided solutions to technical issues, enhancing system reliability.
  • Managed client relationships with Airtel, Idea, Aircel, and Reliance to enhance service delivery.
  • Led a team of 20 professionals in project execution and coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication

Islamic University of Science And Technology
Kashmir
01-2015

12th -

S.P Higher Secondary School
Srinagar, India
01-2010

10th -

New Era Public School
Srinagar, India
01-2008

Skills

Possess comprehensive problem-solving abilities and handle responsibilities very well

Good Interpersonal & Communication skills

Network protocols

Equipment Integration

Installation of new Equipment

Telecom Power system installation

Timeline

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
08.2020 - Current

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
04.2020 - 07.2020

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
12.2019 - 03.2020

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
07.2019 - 11.2019

Integration Engineer

ERICSSON GLOBAL INDIA LTD
07.2019 - 07.2019

Field Implementation Engineer

SHIVAM INFOCOM PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2018 - 06.2019

Filed Maintenance Engineer

Aerial Telecom Pvt. Limited
08.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication

Islamic University of Science And Technology

12th -

S.P Higher Secondary School

10th -

New Era Public School
Rasikh Ashraf KitabaTelecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technical Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Manager