Awesh Shaikh

Tel: +91-9422272209, +91-9769116565 (M)

H5503986
E-mails: [email protected] [email protected]

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Seeking assignments in RF Planning & Optimization, Technical Services with a reputed organisation in
Telecom Sector
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
A Post Graduate with around 4.6+ years of experience in RF Planning & Optimization.
Currently Working with Ericsson (TICS) as RF NPI Consultant/Optimizer, NESA for Idea NESA.
Previously Working with Ericsson (Avion) & GTL. As RF Engineer, Located in Mumbai & Pune for
Maharashtra & Goa circle respectively.
Possess knowledge of GSM network architecture, RF theories & principles.
Masters in Electronics Science from University of Pune, Pune securing First Division.
CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Corporate Report Preparation:
Preparation and submission of Monthly HUB CTO HUB Review, ORM Review Reports,
Corporate MIS Reports, Signoff, Monthly TRAI Reports & EMF Reports to DOT
2. Quality: Ensuring Critical Radio KPIs (voice & data) are Within Targets NQI standards (BBH & NBH)
SDCCH Completion Rate, TCH Completion Rate, Handover Success Rate,
TCH Assignment Success Rate, RX Quality DL (0-5)
GSM RF Network Planning, which includes Coverage Planning, Frequency Planning & Interference
Analysis using various tools like Atoll, Mentum Planet, Planet EV, Google Earth, MCOM 5.7, MapInfo
and Carrying out optimization and Radio Frequency (RF) acceptance testing as well as site survey
and sector planning of new sites for rural areas.
3. Customer complaints resolution within TAT
Daily basis customer complaints to be analyzed.
To check the enabled BSS parameters to further tune the sites.
Customer complaints forwarded should come with the resolution within TAT and all databases of
customer complaints to be captured and analyzed with plan in every month
4. Planning and dimensioning to meet capacity utilization bench mark standards.
BSC rollouts in new locations. Maximum BSC TRX loading.
Carriers/BTS/ BSC/ A-bis/ A-ter dimensioning and capacity roll out tracking to maintain 80%
GPRS/EDGE /DAP/PCU and GB link capacity utilization to maintain at <=80%.
Weekly report sharing against TRX addition, new site or BSC implementation process RF Survey against
new sites requirements.
5. DT(s) & report formulation/ circulation for analysis, status sharing & problem identification of 3G
towns.
Conducting regular comparison DT(s) of 3G towns on monthly basis (voice & data).
Preparation of reports post analysis of issues detected against 3G DT(s) of all 3G towns.
Monitoring measure 3G KPIs such as DCR Voice ,DCR Video, DCR HSDPA , DCR HSUPA, DCR
R99, CSSR voice , CSSR video, CSSR HSDPA,CSSR HSUPA,CSSR R99 , RRC Connection
success rate , RAB set up success rate, SHOSR (RT & NRT),IRAT (RT & NRT) & Latency.

Analyzing RF Drive test through log files verifying & hardware check of upgrades and new elements
added to the network & keep track of all the up gradation activities.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

FEB 2012 till date.

Ericsson (Avion Systems Pvt. Ltd).

RF Optimizer (RNO/NPI).

Major Contributions:
Title: Involved in NPI and KPI optimisation for Idea NESA Network with Drive test and Planning.
Tools: Map Info, MCOM, TEMS drive test tools, Atoll, Google Earth, Actix, Citrix, Winfiol
Responsibility:

3G Network Planning (Nominal planned for 559 for NESA circle)

RAN Parameter and Optimization, Analyzing the Drive data for PSC, Ec/Io, RSCP and HSDPA
Bit Rate etc.

Single cell functional test for Coverage, Accessibility, Retainability, Integrity, Mobility for Voice,
Video & HSDPA done.

Soft Optimization with 3G Video Call & 3G Data call with check of download speed under site &
at FTTP server.

At Integrity level check of Modulation scheme & find out the DL HSDPA throughput at site.

Check of all Inter RAT Success (handovers) during SCFT.

UTRAN RF Coverage Acceptance (Node B SCFT and cluster wise Acceptance)

TERM Cell testing for 10% & 50% rollout obligation

ICR 3G launch preparation and Implementation in RF part

Optimization of GSM network in Assam & NE State.

Improvement of KPI in the network for a group of BSC in NESA, consistency checks &
parameters tuning.

Maintaining BSC level KPI at contract levels & plan short as well as long term strategies to
achieve target level.

Monitoring performance of Cell site and take corrective measures for improving the network
performance.

Database Parameter Optimization - Optimum tuning of various parameters for improving site
KPI.

Handling high level costumer complains regarding coverage, congestion, providing appropriate
solutions and support to Idea.

Handling capacity planning with TRX and related frequency Plan.

Effective in generating reports and documents using OSS, Business objects, Microsoft Office
Tools and MapInfo.

Analyzing Logs using Actix and TEMS for Proper network solutions

Maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and other departments

Analysis of Daily reports, Alarms & Dumps of Ericsson system to perform parameter and field level
optimization. Performing activities like Frequency planning, Neighbours Addition & deletion etc. Analysis
of SD-Drop, TCH-Drop, SD Congestion, TCH Congestion, CSSR & HOSR on daily basis.. Propose
plan & design the Radio Network for new cities based on the coverage, capacity & marketing
requirement. Performing Drive Test to resolve Coverage issues performing optimization activities like tilt,
orientation, antenna height, antenna up tilts by analysis of Drive Test Log Files

FEB 2011 till Feb2012. Ericsson (Avion Systems Pvt. Ltd).

NPI lead/RF Optimizer.

Major Contributions:
Title: Involved in NPI and KPI optimisation for Etisalat Network with Drive test and Planning.
Tools: Map Info, MCOM, TEMS drive test tools, Atoll, Google Earth, Actix, Citrix, Winfiol
Team Size: 15
Responsibility:

Optimization of GSM network in the Metro city Mumbai Maharashtra.

Improvement of KPIs in the network for a group of BSCs in Mumbai, consistency checks &
parameters tuning.

Maintaining BSC level KPIs at contract levels & plan short as well as long term strategies to
achieve target level.

Handling high level costumer complains regarding coverage, congestion, providing appropriate
solutions and support to Etisalat.

Effective in generating reports and documents using OSS, Business objects, Microsoft Office
Tools and MapInfo.

Analyzing Logs using Actix and TEMS for Proper network solutions

FEB 2010 till Jan2011.

Ericsson. (PYRO- Networks)
RF Consultant.
Major Contributions:
Title: Involved in NPI and KPI monitoring and optimisation of Network with Drive test and Planning.
Ericsson (Etisalat).
Tools: Map Info, MCOM, TEMS and Nemo drive test tools, Atoll, Google Earth, Actix, Citrix, Winfiol
Team Size: 25
Responsibility:
- Coordination for Drive test.
- Optimisation of site to meet KPI as per agreement of customer.
- Analyzing the predicted RF coverage by using tools after entering the site parameters.
- Reports preparation like area Covered with predicted RF coverage (Best serving sector, best
serving signal strength) for customer.
- Report generate from Eniq server (BO Templetes Reports)
- Maintaining KPI and NPI of network(retainable and accessibility)
- Frequency plan MAIO, BCCH,BASIC Neighbour and LAC planning
- Using OSS command to check configuration of BTS and BSC
- Parameter level optimization is also done for Network

Jan 02 2008 to Feb 2010.

GTL Infrastructures Ltd.

RF Engineer

Major Contributions:
Title: Involved in the Sites Planning Project for Maharashtra & Goa, Planning for Operators
(IDEA, Vodafone, Airtel, BSNL, Aircel and Tata) also Infra companies like Quippo and WTTIL
Highlights:
Tools: Planet EV 4, Mentum Planet 4.3, Map Info, MCOM, Nemo drive test, Atoll, Asset-Planning tool.
Team Size: 5-10
Responsibility:

Hot Spot Collection, extracting co-ordinates, Site survey and nominal planning.
Analyzing the predicted RF coverage by using software tools after entering the site parameters.
Preparing Reports like Total Population Covered with predicted RF coverage (Best serving
sector, Best server signal strength) for customer.
Benchmarking using Nemo Outdoor for Operators Aircel, BSNL.

TOOLS:

Mentum Planet 4.3

Map Basic
MAPINFO 8.5,9.5
MCOM 5.7,6.7,
TEMS 5.1.2
Actix
Atoll

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Working knowledge: Microsoft Office, MS-DOS, C, PSPICE, XILINX, MATLAB, LABVIEW,
ORCAD, Open office, NEC-Pro, IE3D and VB.
Operating System: Linux, Windows & Internet.
Extra Curricular Activities:
I am young, energetic, persuasive, proactive and presentable. I have a high degree of initiative, strong
communication, analytical and man management skills.

Awarded 1st prize in intercollegiate project competition held at Pune

Project- A simple cyclic voltmeter for the preparation of polymers

Finalist in Techfest competition held at IIT Bombay in Radio sport

PERSONAL PROFILE:
Fathers Name: Husain Shaikh
Date of Birth: 04-11-1985
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male.
Language Known: English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
Marital Status: Married.
Permanent Address: - Sanaa Villa, Jai Malhar Colony, Wadala Gaon, Nashik, Maharashtra -422006.
DECLARATION:
I consider myself familiar with Telecom Engineering aspects. I am also confident of my ability to work in a
team. I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Thank you in advance for your generous consideration. I may be reached at my mobile number indicated
above should you desire to contact me. I would be happy to make myself available for a personal
interview at your convenience.
Awesh Shaikh.