SKILLS

RF Planning 0.75
Radio Network Optimization 1
Spectrum Re-farming 1
Automatic Frequency Planning 1
3G/4G Features 0.75
OSS KPI Analysis 1
VDT Analysis 0.75

WORK EXPERIENCE
SOHAIL
SAFDAR SR. NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER • RELACOM SERVICES
PVT LTD (ERICSSON) • JAN 2017 TILL PRESENT

• Enhanced performance of the radio network by

PROFILE
13 years of Radio Network Planning &
Optimization experience in 2G/3G/4G
technologies. Good understanding of
RAN parameters and feature. Hands on
experience on RF optimization tools.
Spectrum Re-farming & AFP using
Ericsson Cell & Frequency Optimizer.
LTE upgradation experience i.e.,
L18.8MHz, L900MHz carrier launch.
CONTACT
PHONE:
+92 331 5181 851
+92 304 2000 400
LINKEDIN:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohail-
safdar-4b98b8243/
conducting 3G/4G features trials.
• Theoretical knowledge and understanding of 5G
networks.
• Identified and resolved network capacity bottlenecks,
optimizing resource utilization by 20%.
• Devised a comprehensive strategy utilizing Ultima
Mentor by analyzing MR based RSRP/RSCP, CQI, EcNo,
Overlapping/pilot pollution, driving substantial
improvements in City's 3G/4G coverage, quality, and
integrity. Incorporated optimization techniques such as
Neighbor list optimization, Overshooting study, and
sector swap removals.
• Implemented radio performance optimization measures
to meet SLA requirements and elevate user experience,
including load balancing, multi-carrier mobility
management, parametric/neighbor tuning, physical
adjustment, and feature trials.
• Successfully executed spectrum re-farming of JAZZ
network, launching L900 (5MHz) & L1800 (18.8 MHz
using compact BW feature) carriers in LTE.
• Orchestrated nationwide AFP (Automatic Frequency
Plan), precisely predicting quality gains through pre-
implementation simulation.
3G RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER • RANOP
SOLUTIONS PVT LTD (ZTE) • NOV 2016 - JAN 2017

EMAIL • Drove network performance improvements through 3G

Sohail.safdar.000@gmail.com
feature trials.
• Identified and resolved capacity bottlenecks, enhancing
radio resource efficiency.
RAN OPTIMIZATION TOOLS
Hands on experience on Huawei tools
(PRS, U2000, GENEX UNET, FMA,
OMSTAR, NIC, NASTAR) and other
analysis tools like (ACTIX, Atoll, TEMS
discovery, MAPINFO, TEMS
investigation, NEMO analyzer).
Hands on experience on Ericsson Cell
and frequency optimizer. Good skills in
MS Excel, Access & Power BI. VDT
analysis and optimization using Ultima
Mentor.
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Awarded with appreciation letter by
customer (CMPak) consecutively for
three years once for 2G and twice for
3G technologies from 2012-2015.
Declared an outstanding team member
for the year 2017 in Ericsson NPM
project.
Ericsson’s MMEA Power Award for
outstanding performance in 2019.
• Conducted in-depth worst cell analysis, optimizing
network performance.
• Led productive weekly meetings with customers,
presenting activity updates and outlining next week
plans.
3G/4G RF OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER • PROFESSIONAL
EMPLOYERS PVT LTD (HUAWEI) • JULY 2014 - NOV 2016
• Successfully ensured service quality, meeting quarterly
targets for Call quality testing of Hotspots.
• Optimized VIP route with Bi-weekly report submission,
providing valuable recommendations.
• Effectively handled customer complaints, analyzing, and
resolving issues with optimization expertise ensuring
breach rate to 0%.
• Conducted thorough cell level and user level Signaling
trace analysis, utilizing FMA, NASTAR or LMT, to identify
factors deteriorating the user experience.
• Utilized NASTAR for MR-based analysis, identifying weak
coverage, poor quality, and low throughput instances in
the network. Formulated and executed strategies for
improvement.
• Monitored user-level KPIs for VIP users using NASTAR,
analyzing service interruptions, low throughput, HO
failures, mute call, and call drop cases to pinpoint
underlying causes.
RF ENGINEER • NETKOM TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD. (HUAWEI)
DEC 2011 - JULY 2014
• Prepared RF plan for NRO site, optimizing it until KPI
acceptance from the customer.
• Performed OMC duties including WO implementation and
executing major activities on the live network.
• Modified pre-IFOS BA list and devised a TRX reduction
plan based on Erlang-B traffic analysis to address
forecasted congestion. Prepared IFOS scripts.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR’S OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(TELECOMMUNICATION) • 2007-2011 • BAHRIA UNIVERSITY
ISLAMABAD
Major Courses: Telecom Transmission and Switching System,
Data Communications and Computer Networks, Wireless
Communication, Signal and System, Telecom Traffic
Engineering, Microprocessor and Applications.