RF Engineers

Senior RF Engineer #77143
Team Leader with GSM RF Design, Optimization, and Frequency Planning.

Lead the team of RF design engineers for the preparation of Coverage predictions, data collection from NMS as well as creating project specifications to be defined in Schema’s Falcom.
Validated the analysis of the input data before running the X-fer process.
Analyzed and reviewed the impacts generated by the Impact Matrix based on pseudo algorithms and placed recommendations in the impacts to reflect the current network coverage footprint, GOS and KPI.
Successfully lead and implemented two local (NY/Manhattan) and one tri-state GSM retune (NJ, NY, CT).
Initiated the quality focus project in the southern markets and recommended the processes involved for the success of the project.
Lead the engineering teams in Charlotte, Dallas and Orlando for the Preparation of Core BSC (Ericsson BSS) design review.
Placed recommendations for the local markets to achieve the target KPI.
Conducted Comparative study of IS 136 and GSM overlay and in depth analysis of GSM optimization parameters in the OSS.
PlaNET database verification against the SDFs.
Analyzed, documented and placed recommendations to reduce the coverage discrepancies between GSM and IS136.
Reviewed and approved the changes in the network based on C/I studies, neighbor lists, analysis of the frequency plan and network statistics.
Conducted the design reviews.

Education: MS. Telecommunications Engineering

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Principal RF Engineer #72326
Has 13 years of professional engineering experience, including eight years of RF network design and engineering. Has good expertise and experience in CDMA 2000, CDMA ONE, TDMA and GSM technology. Has strong expertise and experience in the following engineering areas:

3G1X CDMA 2000
CDMA ONE.
GSM and GPRS
Satellite Mobile communication system design and implementation
PCS-1900 System Design and Optimization
Calibration of RF Propagation Model
System Implementation and Deployment
System Analysis and Optimization
RF System Design, RF Propagation Analysis, Link Budget Analysis
PN offset Planning, Frequency Planning, Coverage Prediction and Analysis
Interference Analysis, Traffic and Capacity Analysis, Antenna Configuration
Handover and Call Processing Parameter Analysis
RF tables and sub system optimization
In-building system design and optimization
Repeaters design.

Technologies: 3G, CDMA, GSM, TDMA, AMPS
RF Software Tools: Aethos’s Odysseys, PlanNet, IQ Signum, DB Planner
Test Equipment Tools: Grayson, Chase, Nokia, Comarco, Safeco, LCC, Will Tech
Operating System: MS Windows, MS-DOS, UNIX

EDUCATION and RELATED TRAINING:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics.

Professional Training:

Received extensive training in the following areas of 3G, CDMA, TDMA and GSM technology from Qualcomm, Nortel, Lucent, AT&T Wireless, Comsearch, Aerial Communications, Cox Communication, Sprint PCS, and MSI.
Satellite system configuration, operation and design
CDMA 2000 system parameters and optimization.
CDMA system design and optimization
TDMA system design and optimization
GSM system design and optimization
Wireless Communications Engineering
Antenna Theory
Propagation Theory
RF design
In-building system design for 2G and 3G.

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RF Optimization Specialist #46861
The following is a list of duties he performed while employed as a contract RF/Electrical Engineer:

Performed RF optimization and design for cellular systems
Utilized an array of drive test tools and RF propagation software for optimization and design of PCS systems
Optimized and maintained all cell site parameters
Obtained and analyzed statistical data provided by the switch, including data on dropped calls, failed origination’s, hand-off failures and radio disturbance reports, to fine tune system parameters and identify existing and potential problems
Forecast channel utilization for near-term and long-term cell site capacity requirements
Developed and implemented creative design solutions (base station configurations, antenna applications, new technologies) that improve capital efficiency
Performed frequency planning to support near-term performance solutions and long-term objectives
Used a variety of portable test equipment to perform drive tests and verify system modifications and additions
Provided technical support to operations, engineering and management teams
Drove test the operating system on a routine basis
Set up test transmitters and drove test all proposed sites prior to leasing
Maintained computer propagation models, based on system modifications and drive tests

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RF Engineer #57432

Assist in providing detailed 2 and/or 3 year design plans based on existing coverage, capacity requirements and future growth
Design new site specifications based upon computer design, planning, modeling and post-processing tools (i.e. Wizard, MapInfo, Comarco, etc.)
Input Search Area Rings into the RF database for Project Management
Provide FAA and FCC license applications for new cell sites
Complete Final Design by specifying cell site equipment, switch datafill, channel/PN plan, frequency coordination and changes to existing sites
Perform cell site integration and optimization by reviewing performance data and switch statistics to determine optimal configuration
Performed Verification, Network Performance, CW Drive Tests using the Comarco, HP and Agilent Technologies Drive Test Equipment
Involved in the Growth Projection/Capacity Planning for the existing network based on switch statistics, traffic data, current loading, etc.

EDUCATION:
M.S. Control Systems Engineering
B.S. Electrical Engineering

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