Sonal More
Mumbai
Summary
With a proven track record at Reliance Jio Platforms Ltd., I excel in debugging and analysing 5G network performance end -to end from UE to GNB, leveraging tools like QXDM, Wireshark and Python. My leadership in system validation and passion for Data Analysis have driven significant improvements in network stability and performance metrics, showcasing my analytical prowess and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager- 5G System Validation Engineer (PHY RnD)
Reliance Jio Platforms Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
04.2023 - Current
- Working in the 5G PHY layer Issue-Debugging team.
- Solely managed the data analysis of various field logs, identifying and addressing degraded KPIs to deliver critical insights that enhance network performance and optimize key metrics.
- Led an in-depth analysis of RRC drop rates and RRC success rates for the Taloja and Parbhani nodes, identifying root causes and implementing solutions to enhance network stability.
- Played a key role in investigating and resolving handover challenges in Taloja, and Parbhani.
- Investigated and mitigated RRC KPI drop issues for RCP (Reliance Corporate Park) nodes, to maintain KPI benchmarks.
- Conducted root cause analysis and debugging for low UL and DL throughput in both field and lab environments, driving significant improvements in network performance.
- Worked on automation scripts to enable easier analyzing of FAPI logs.
- Delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness.
System Integration Engineer (RnD)
AIRSPAN NETWORKS PVT. LTD.
Navi Mumbai
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked on 5G ENDC NR NSA, NON-ENDC IDSC, and ODSC Small Cell Projects regression testing, including manual and automated testing.
- Have expertise in Amarisoft Multi-UE Simulator setup, bringing up, testing, and writing the configuration test scripts.
- Responsible for sanity testing with new build releases, which include handover, ANR, VoLTE calls, UDP and TCP throughput testing, and mixed traffic testing on real UEs and a multi-UE simulator.
- Involved in understanding the test plan preparation and testing LTE features like ETWS, PUSCH blanking, ENDC (NSA).
- Providing log analysis for the field defects, and giving a resolution for the same by working with the development team.
- Raising defects if any issues are found during sanity testing or feature testing.
- Good knowledge of shell scripting.
Member of Technical Staff (Testing QA)
ALTIOSTAR NETWORKS PVT.LTD
Bangalore
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked on 5G ENDC NR NSA and NON-ENDC Femto-IDSC Small Cell Project
- Performed Sanity Test cases that involve NR attach, Mobility between ENDC-ENDC, and ENDC to NON-ENDC scenarios
- Responsible for End to End Sanity testing in the real environment with different releases on the small cell like Alarms, OAM test cases, Handover, ANR, Volte calls, UDP, and TCP Throughput Testing
- Have excellent knowledge of handling the Simnovus Multi UE simulator and writing test scripts
- Troubleshooting Handover issues related to X2, S1, and Intra-ENB Handover
- Involved in testing LTE features like SON-ANR, PCI Conflict and Collision, and DL scheduling
- Analysing vCU, DU, GTPU, and UE logs
- Involved in preparing Test plans, Test Case Preparation, Lab setup, and Defect Tracking
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Telecom Consultant), TSG-RAN
SAMSUNG INDIA PVT. LTD
Navi Mumbai
03.2019 - 09.2020
- LTE KPIs analysis and performance monitoring.
- Worst cell identification, analysis, and optimization, FDD, and TDD.
- Log analysis of MAC, RRC, and PCAP log analyses.
- Troubleshooting handover issues related to X2, S1, and intra-ENB handover.
- Worked on SON features like ANR, MRO, and UPM-UE level Ping-Pong Minimization.
- Correction of handover failure problems in the network, and optimizing the neighbor relations using SON features.
- Perform new feature testing, validation, and application to LTE networks.
- EnodeB package KPI monitoring to identify post-upgradation issues and assist in identifying the root cause.
- Worked on features like TTI bundling, VoLTE handover robustness, and heavy BO preoccupancy.
- Network parameters inconsistency check, audit, and optimize site parameters, and recommend changes.
- Analyzing RF traffic, and poor cell coverage, for RF optimization.
- VoLTE analysis, troubleshooting, feature testing, and analyzing to reduce VoLTE muting.
- Data pre-processing and post-processing analysis.
- To perform a PAN-INDIA level audit if major issues are encountered, and to take necessary actions for prevention.
Education
B. E. - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology
Mumbai05.2018
Class XII - HSC
02.2014
Class X - SSC
03.2012
Skills
Tools Knowledge
- QCAT
- QXDM
- Wireshark
- MATLAB
- Simnovus Multi-UE simulator
- Amarisoft Multi-UE Simulator
- Python IDLE
- Putty
- Filezilla
- Winscp
- Power BI
Programming Knowledge
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- Neural Networks
- Machine Learning
Certification
- Machine Learning in Python, IBM on Coursera, 2020
- Hands-on training workshop on Antenna Designing, 2017
- Workshop on Getting Started with Arduino, 2016, 2017
- National Technical Paper Presentation in Ignite, IETE-RAIT, 2015
- The Basics of Robotics Workshop, IEEE, 2014
Accomplishments
- Second prize for the paper titled BCI Based EEG Controlled Hand Assistant, National Level Students Conference on Frontiers in Engineering and Technology Applications, 2018
- Selected as one of the top 25 teams out of 350 teams in eYantra Ideas Competition, Shadow Humanoid, 2017
- Awarded scholarship for higher education in science pursuit for inspired research, 1% top of the school board in HSC, Maharashtra State Board
- Achieved 1st Rank in IES school in Class 8th, 9th, and 10th
Extracurricular Activities
- Handled the responsibility of the Technical Head of the IETE-RAIT Committee, 2017-2018
- Worked in Technical, Creative, and Publicity teams at IETE-RAIT Participated in the Limca Book of Records Quiz Competition, 2011
Projects
Projects
- MECHA (Mind EEG Controlled Hand Assistant), 2017-2018, Makes use of the EEG signals to train the robotic arm to do the actions which we command.
- Shadow Humanoid, Jan-April 2017, The project mimics human actions and gives live feed to the control unit to catch criminals and missing people.
- Wireless Shadow Hand Assistant, Jan-April 2017, The project mimics hand movements to help scientists to work with radioactive elements.
- CNC-based PCB plotter, July- Oct 2016, The project prints, sketches and makes the PCB Designs.
Internships
- RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., Dec 2016 - Jan 2017, Learned about optical fiber communication, handled various communication, equipment alarms, and troubleshooting work using software like Tejas, Fibcom, and Alcatel.,
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, June- July 2017, Worked as a project trainee, in the Remote Handling and Robotics Department, on the project, Body Motion Tracker using Kinect and Blender.
Additionalinformation - Hobbies
- Writing Poems
- Painting
- Oil Paint and Pencil Sketching
- Dancing
Timeline
Manager- 5G System Validation Engineer (PHY RnD)
Reliance Jio Platforms Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
System Integration Engineer (RnD)
AIRSPAN NETWORKS PVT. LTD.
05.2021 - 03.2023
Member of Technical Staff (Testing QA)
ALTIOSTAR NETWORKS PVT.LTD
09.2020 - 05.2021
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Telecom Consultant), TSG-RAN
SAMSUNG INDIA PVT. LTD
03.2019 - 09.2020
B. E. - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology
Class XII - HSC
Class X - SSC
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