RESUME

NITIN AWASTHI(B.Tech in Electronic & Communication)

E-mail:- nitin2911987@gmail.comContact No: - +91-9582580103

Passport no: - H7694729Experience:- 6.7 years

Carrier Objective

Being a Radio Frequency Engineer with 6 years and 6 months experience in Radio Frequency Field, well versed in client/server applications, looking for a long-term association with an organization having dynamic work environment where my skills could be enhanced and grow in the hierarchy of the company.Summary

Having good knowledge in LTE/CDMA/Wimax Planning and Optimization. LTE Networks/optimization as per customer requirement since last 12 months. Good knowledge in RF Optimization, Capacity and Coverage Planning, Drive Testing, Analyzing &

Optimization of network. Multivendor Experience(Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung, Motorola & Telsima)

Specialties

Good exposure in Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung Equipment’s for CDMA and EVDO network planning and optimization.Working on Ericsson BSM tool for LTE/ CDMA/ EVDO MMBS network.

Good exposure in Telsima Equipment’s for Wimax network planning and optimization. Good knowledge in Site Survey,Cell site Planning, Frequency Planning, Neighbor assigning, Drive route

planning ,Optimization and rollout process of the network. Traffic Analysis, Radio Network Statistics analysis, Drive tests, Radio Network Audit & Network

Performance Improvement. Involved Network Roll outs for LTE, CDMA/EVDO and Wimmax network. Good ability to proven work load and managing/coordinating with team.

Qualifications:-

B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Graduated from Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering & Technology Derabassi(Punjab) with first class and achieved 75% marks in year 2004-2008.

Certifications:-

Awarded by Ace Award from EGIL for successful completion of Pilot to traffic carrier conversion in 3 critical US markets (Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati) Q2’2012

Awarded by Power Award from EGIL for best performer and continuous tracking and improving the defects for Sprint Carrier add Project delivery in Q3’2014.

Awarded by Power Awards for critical LTE deliveries Q1’2015

Ericsson Certified Associate - Radio Access Networks.

Ericsson Certified Associate - Radio Network Optimization

Ericsson Certified Associate -Radio Network Design

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Ericsson Certified Technology - IP certification.

Professional Trainings:-

Imparted online trainings by Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd on RAN Overview, RNO Overview, RND Overview and IP Overview.

Imparted virtual classroom training by Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd LTE Air Interface

Imparted virtual classroom training by Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd LTE Functionality Imparted soft skills training by Ericsson on Presentations and Communicational Skill. Four Months Internal on Job training on LTE Optimization (Drive test Process) Provided by Yoigo Spain. Two Month internal on job training on G-station (Gladiator) tools provided by Gladiator Team in AT&T

project. Internal CDMA basic trainings.

Innovations and Automation:-

Developed Macro for daily carrier adds reporting and it has reduces two hrs. /day person-hours.

Developed Macro for extraction of daily deviant sectors for Houston & South Texas Market.

Work Experience:-

1) Current Employer: Ericsson Global India Services Pvt Ltd, NoidaPosition: Senior RF EngineerPeriod: July 2011 – Present Vendor: Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung.Project Undertaken: - Sprint CDMA/EVDO Network Advantage MS Project(July-2011 to present) Ericsson- LTE Sprint Network Vision MS Project(March 2014-Present) AT&T- LTE Pre Launch Project(January 2014- March 2014) Yoigo- LTE Drive test analysis(November 2013- December 2013)

Role & Responsibilities:- Using Ericsson LTE OSS-RC (Ericsson) / Samsung BSM tool for sprint network for troubleshooting initial level

site check on multivendor network environment (Ericsson, Samsung & ALU) LTE network optimization for top offenders include Accessibility, Retainability, HOSR and Throughput for

different bands 1900Mhz, 800 Mhz & 2.5Ghz in Ericsson eNodeB. LTE parameter audits for market level and site level. LTE sleeping cell analysis for Houston, South Texas and San Antonio markets. Leading LTE network monitoring & ticket creation activity for multiple markets of US. Worked and been a responsible SPOC for Sprint LTE Cluster acceptance and Fax flash implementation. LTE TDD-FDD mobility (MOCN) analysis between (Ericsson and NSN) diffenent Vendors LTE Handoff parameters include EUTRAN Cell relation and CDMA Cell relations. PCI planning, CSFB and eCSFB parameters optimization and ANR for different Sprint markets. Preparing LTE dash board (Market Level KPI’s) using ENIQ tool for different Houston & South Texas market. Optimization of TAC in LTE network in Houston and South Texas market.

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Daily deviant sectors analysis/optimization for 1x Drops, Blocks and EVDO CFR for Ericsson RBS 6102 BTS. Doing optimization support for Network Vision Project ( Swapping Motorola BTS with SAMSUNG Multimodal BTS (BSM) & Nortel to Ericsson for sprint network which includes performance optimization for LTE, 1X & EVDO. Optimizing CDMA & EVDO Paging & Access Channel Occupancy Management. Optimizing CDMA & EVDO Drops & Block solutions using Citrix tool for site and market level. Analyzing LTE & CDMA drive logs with the help of wind catcher to Solve network related Problems. Identifying and resolving 1X and EVDO PN conflicts. Integrating new 1X & EVDO carriers (Turn up/ Turn down) Maintaining CDMA & EVDO parameter compliance, Neighbor list optimization. Optimization Planning (CBSC planning , LAC rezoning ) Special Events Support

2) Previous Employer:Aviat Networks (Telsima Communications), GurgaonPosition: RF EngineerPeriod: June 2008 – July 2011Vendor: Telsima Project Undertaken: -

RF Optimization project for DOPC Nigeria (June 2011 – July 2011) RF Planning and Optimization for BSNL, India (January 2010 – May 2011) RF Optimization & Drive test analysis TATA Communications (July 2008- January 2010) Simultaneously RF Optimization project for Reliance Communications (July 2008- December 2008) Advance Engineering Services Project for TATA Communications (January 2010 – July 2011)

Roles & Responsibilities:-

On site experience in DOPC Lagos (Nigeria, Africa) and Aviat Networks (Slovenia, Europe). WIMAX RF Network Planning using Atoll, ASSET & ICS telecom planning tools. Modification of propagation Model based on the basis of CW Testing. Conducting RF Survey of finalized Sites preparing final RF site Database for Simulation Plots. Tuning of Link Budget w.r.t. CW Testing data for Urban ,Rural, Dense Urban Plotting Simulation Plots for Data Traffics, Data Throughput, CINR, RSSI and Other RF Parameters for INDOOR and OUTDOOR Coverage using ASSET planning tool. Post Processing and Analysis of Drive test file for minimizing Interference, Coverage Holes Removing Interference from the Network by optimizing Frequency Plan, Physical Optimization, Preamble planning & RX Power, Configuring Hand offs. Preparing Simulation Plots for QAM 64, QAM 16, and QPSK based on CINR values. Comparison and Analysis of Drive test plots with Simulation plots and corrections Troubleshooting of RF problem coming into the Network. Drive testing of Data calls, video Call, at Various CINR Values, at Cell Edge. Performing Optimizations post Drive testing based on Analysis. Rouge SS Removal and Customer Complaints / RF Issues resolution. Preamble Planning and Frequency Planning, Configuring Hard Hand Offs between Cells. Improving Drop Call Rate, Minimizing Interference to Improve Data throughputs.

Relevant tools and software proficiency

Post Processing Tool: Actix, Wind catcher,XCAP and Gladiator. Planning Tool: Atoll, Asset, ICS, Planet EV, Map Info, M-COM, Global Mapper, Google Earth, CNO. Drive Test tool: Agilent A6474, Aviat Starmax drive test tool (WIMAX), XCAL drive test tool. Spectrum Analyzer (Anritsu & Agilent) Other Tool: Motorola OMCR, Motorola-AEMS, Ericsson CACP, Ericsson OSS, Samsung BSM & LSM tool.

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Sprint proprietary tools for RF optimization (RFISS, Reveal, Flux, Net-watch). Ericsson proprietary tools for RF optimization (RF Cockpit).

Software / OS: Microsoft, Ubuntu, MS Office 2003, 2007, 2010.

Competences

Strong Problem Analysis, Resolving Skills, Can grasp new things very quickly, Self-motivated, Goal Oriented, Proactive and able to execute multi-task independently in a team environment, Ability to deliver excellent results under pressure.

Ability to work in fast pace environments.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Diligent in solving problems.

Team Player, reliable.

Recommendations and Certificates Available Upon Request

Personal Information

Name Nitin AwasthiFather’s Name Vijay Kumar AwasthiDate of Birth 29-Jan-1987Nationality IndianPassport Number H7694729

Marital Status UnmarriedLanguage KnownAddress

English, Hindi

House No. 679, Sector-9, RK Puram,New Delhi-110022

I hereby declare that all the above Particulars are Correct to Best of My Knowledge.

Date: (NITIN AWASTHI)

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