SYED HUNAIN ABBAS

+923132432337 hunain84@gmail.com hunainabbas84

Professional Summary

 2G/3G RF Planning and Optimization Consultant

 10+ Years’ Expertise on Ericsson and Huawei equipment
 MBA (Marketing) , B.E. Electronics and Communication

Professional Trainings and Certifications

WCDMA Essentials Training Huawei Technologies

2G/3G Radio Network Features, Statistics and Tuning Ericsson Education
Cell Planning Principles (Advanced) Ericsson Education
Communication Skills for Customer Support (WBL) Ericsson Education
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (CCNA) Preparation CTTC Karachi
M.C.S.A. (XP Server 2003-ISA Server-Active Directory) Preparation CTTC Karachi
Linux System Administrator Preparation CTTC Karachi

GSM/RF Tools

Huawei OSS Tools, PRS, M2000, iManager LMT
MCOM, Mapinfo, WinFIOL, Ericsson RAN Analyzer
Genex Assistant, Genex Probe, Actix (Drive analysis)
Spectrum Analyzer (External/Internal Interference)
XAFP Advance Frequency Plan suite, Ericsson
Planning tools, Atoll, Mentum Cell Planner. AFOS
TEMS Investigation, Discovery and Route Analysis
Ericsson OSS, RNO (MRR,FAS,FOX,NCS,R-PMO)
Business Objects (Performance Reporting), FACTs
NASTAR

Professional Experience

Ericsson Iran (MTN MVO Project) Mar 2016- Feb 2018

2G/3G Radio Network Optimization (Ericsson)

 Daily monitoring of BSC/RNC KPI’s, tuning of 3G and 2G parameters to achieve network stability.
 Troubleshoot worst performing cells regarding high CS and PS CDR,RRC and RAB failures, handover
failures (IFH HO, Soft HO and IRAT HO) and give appropriate recommendations.
 Optimization and Analysis of UMTS RF cases based on Key KPIs (Accessibility, DCR, Power Congestion,
Capacity utilization, UL-Interference, Transmission limitation, Mobility and Retainability)
 Analysis of the city drive test including Pilot pollution cases, overshooting, missing neighbors, and Co-
scrambling code.
 Third carrier Trial on whole network and BM all major KPIs along with detail analysis.
 Responsible to maintain and improve Network KPIs and performance through Network Audits, Parametric
Audits and trials, Worst Cell Resolution.
 Traffic steering, Implementation and dimensioning using GSM features like Dynamic Half Rate
(DHA/DYMA), Cell Load Sharing (CLS), Assignment to Another Cell (AW ), Sub cell Load Sharing ( SCLD),
Hierarchal Cell Structure ( HCS), Adaptive Configuration Logical Channels (ACLC) for SDCCH, Dynamic
MS/BTS Power Control, Intra-cell Handover (IHO).
  Checking for the IRAT Database discrepancies, Parameter and Neighbor inconsistencies on regular basis
to monitor closely and initiate database changes for optimum network performance.
 2G/3G Major KPI’s daily progress report and customer satisfaction meetings.
 Team development and trainings to enhance their skills to improve the quality of Work.
 Handling customer complaints, complaint drive test, from VIP to ordinary subscriber & analyzing and
implementing necessary measures.

Huawei Cameroon Republic (MTN NPM MS Project) Aug 2014- Feb 2016

2G/3G Radio Network Optimization (Ericsson)

 RNO Team Lead for NPM Project (Ericsson area) with team of 5 RF Engineers.
 Leading End-to-End RF Optimization tasks, meeting SLA KPIs performing Cluster Parametric Tuning.
 Successfully completed the task of removing pilot pollution from the dense urban population and reducing
the call drop on cluster and cell level.
 Successfully completed the second carrier implementation for the Yaounde City.
 Analyze pre and post 3G cluster drive of all Clusters using GENEX PROBE.
 Fine tuning 3G neighbor relationship/parameters for inter carrier, inter band and IRAT handover Inter
Frequency and Inter Rat HO strategies for the optimum KPI’s.
 Checking Power, UL/DL Channel Element and Code Utilization and giving recommendation to avoid
congestions.
 Monitoring and evaluating Daily Network Performance Stats, KPI’s (DCR, CSSR, HOSR) for network
optimization.
 Responsible for Area and BSC trend analysis and KPI degradation escalation to team concerned as well
as troubleshooting BSC-wide degradation.
 Monitoring TCH, SDCCH blocking, performing traffic balancing through parameter adjustment and/or
antenna reorientation / expansion
 Redesign activities monitoring to ensure the best coverage and quality.
 Automatic Frequency Plan, routine frequency audit and neighbor optimization to improve the network
performance.
 Drive test analysis, Pre/Post benchmark, issues, recommendation Handovers fine tune and implementation
for KPIs improvement.

Huawei Benin Republic (MTN MS Project Special Support) May-Aug 2015

 Automatic Frequency Plan coordination and implementation.

 Parameter Audit and inconsistency check for network performance enhancement.
 Proposal and implementation of Parameter Trial for progressive optimization.
 Successful completion of Cotonou city Throughput improvement Project.

Huawei Nigeria (MTN Nigeria GSM NPI Project) Jun 2013-May 2014

2G Radio Network Optimization (Huawei)

 Radio Network KPIs monitoring (CSSR, HSR, PCFAIL, PSFAIL, PTTCH, PDROP etc.).
 Worst cell optimization for bad KPIs performance, analysis and resolution.
 Participating in technical coordination meetings (with RF planning, O&M and complaint management.
 KPIs affecting daily alarms monitoring, escalation and follow up with BSS and MTN.
 Daily progress report for major KPIs (BSC level, Worst cells).
 Neighbor optimization / Frequency optimization / Physical optimization issues resolution .
  Expansion proposal for congested sites.
 New integrated / Upgrade sites OSS KPIs monitoring and optimization for KPIs approval.
 Drive test analysis, Pre/Post benchmark, issues, recommendation, implementation for KPIs improvement.
 Parameter inconsistency check and resolution (Tuning) with recommended parameter values.
 Low throughput cells analysis for PS KPIs improvement.
 Customer complaints analysis, resolution, feedback to MTN.

China Mobile Pakistan (ZONG South) May 2012-May 2013

GSM Radio Network Planning and Optimization (Ericsson and Huawei)

 Daily cell Statistics Monitoring such as CSSR, TCH/SDCCH Drop rate, HOSR, TCH/SDCCH congestion,
TCH assignment success rate, Paging, RACH etc.
 Carrying out the drive tests and related optimization tasks, Modifying frequency plan, handover
parameters, call setup parameters, neighbor BA list etc.
 Responsible for on-site hard optimization during Drive Testing like antenna optimization, Tilts, Azimuths
and Height adjustment.
 Post analysis of Log files to investigate root causes, problem rectification, resolving issues, reports and
recommendations using TEMS investigation.
 Network Frequency audit, Neighbor planning and LAC dimensioning.
 Traffic planning to make the best possible use of the available resources by manipulating the cell
parameter to evenly distribute the Traffic load between cells.
 Monitoring of real-time stats using R-PMO utility of OSS to identify cell issues for fine tuning
 Monitoring of Signaling/Traffic congestion to avoid blocking due to unavailability of the channels.
 Recommending site expansions to the customer within the cell or proposing for new sites after analyzing
possible solutions.

Ericsson Pakistan (South region) Sep 2007- April 2012

GSM Radio Network Planning and Optimization, China Mobile Pak ZONG South Region
 Maintaining and improving network performance and quality within set KPIs thresholds.
 Conducting various types of drive Test such as BSC Re-parenting/ Rehoming, Benchmarking, EDGE
performance, Site/Cluster Acceptance, Initial Tuning Drive Tests in order to monitor end user’s perspective.
 Conducting Drive test for newly integrated sites to check for Hardware issues and verify coverage / quality
of the integrated entity also fine tuning to ensure proper integration by changing BSS parameters and
compiling Site Initial Tuning Report.
 Conducting Drive Test for Site acceptance and Cluster acceptance, Compiling Reports, Achieving
contractual KPIs (CSSR, Drop/Block Call Rate, RxLev, RxQual, SQI, HOSR etc.) during Drive Test.
 Successful acceptance of CMPAK project phases-1 & 2.
 Radio Network Design and Planning of GSM-900/DCS-1800/Dual Band sites, Verification through TCPU
predications and proposing optimized solutions.
 Technical Site Surveys, new sites planning and recommending the tower location, height, antenna type,
antenna direction and antenna tilts.
 Keeping eyes on cell planning issues regarding congestion on cells.
 In Building solution, survey, Link budget, technical and design proposals.
 Making Cell Design Data Transcript for new sites, upgrades, expansions and Band conversions.
Achievements

 Successful acceptance of CMPAK project phases-1 Cluster drives and reports of 10+ clusters achieving
contractual KPIs.
 Band Conversion Project of 50 sites after highlighting external interference on EGSM band in Karachi,
Hyderabad and Sukkur cities, minimizing the effects of external interference through frequency retuning.
 Conducted 100+ Technical Site Surveys for CMPAK south region and making TSS reports.
 Successfully deployed Radio Network Design Database for CMPAK Project using MS Access.
 Outstanding Performance Award recognition, Excellent Individual Performance Evaluation from Ericsson.

Academic Qualification

 MBA (Marketing) - IoBM (CBM) Karachi 2010-2013

 B.E. (Electronics Engineering) 2002-2006
 Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE - Electronics) 2000-2002

REFERENCES

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