Ruchika sharma

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  Around 6.5+ years of solid, extensive, multi-vendor (Motorola, Alcatel, Samsung, Cambridge, Dragon Wave etc) and multi-technology (GSM, WCDMA, Wi-Fi, HSPA, CDMA, EVDO, LTE, Volte, Microwave etc.) experience in Radio Network Design, Optimization, Leadership, Project Management, Technical Support and Roll-out.
  
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  Sound knowledge of UMTS Architecture, RF Propagation, Antenna theory, Link Budget, Network Topology, SC planning, WCDMA Network design, tuning and optimization.
  
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  RF Design and Network Optimization engineer for Wireless Telecommunications Industries expertise in RF Network Design, Frequency Planning, Capacity Planning, Traffic Analysis, Post/Pre launch optimization, Coverage analysis, CW modulations, Testing/Performance analysis, Equipment provisioning, and Project management from ground up to system integration.
  
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  Hands on experience and working knowledge of Ericson OSS for parameter audits along with familiarity with company’s design and optimization procedures.
  
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  Extensive hands on experience on different designing and optimization tools like ATOLL, Mentum Planet (Planet EV), IBwave , ACTIX Analyzer, ALU eDAT, PathLoss4.0 and Wind Catcher , Asset , Dragon wave , LCT.
  
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  Experience in using post processing tools like eDAT, XCAP, WindCatcher, TEMS, and AGILENT etc to analyze drive test data.
  
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  Experienced in using post processing tool like eDAT for LTE technology. Also, have thorough understanding of LLDM and WINDS, which are field test tools used for LTE technology.
  
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  Good understanding of Layer 3 messages. And Experience with TCP/IP.
  
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  Proficient in working with different live cellular network testing software tools such as TEMS, AGILENT and XCAL-X, Invex 3G.
  
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  Proficient in Map reading and developing by using software tools like MapInfo Professional, Microsoft Street & Strips.
  
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  Experienced in collecting and analyze drive data and performance statistics.
  
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  Done lot of performance enhancing RF operations using KPI’s.
  
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  BTS Protocol knowledge including GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE technologies,
  
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  Skilled at voice and data testing procedure and performance indicators.
  
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  Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, VHDL and T-SQL for SQL Server Query Analyzer.
  
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  Training based work- experience: SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, SQL Management Studio 2005/2008, SQL server Integration Service (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS) and SQL Server Analysis Service (SSAS).
  
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  Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
  
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  Able to take multi-faced responsibility including coordinating and directing all phases of project based efforts.
  
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  Efficient in developing and documenting policies, procedures, project documentation, milestones and Specifications.
  

• Programming languages - C, VBA Basics of C++, HTML, VHDL and T-SQL.

• Assembly Language Programming- 8085, 8086, 8051 and ARM.

• Wireless Domain: GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, Wi-Fi, Microwave

• RF Drive Test Tools: TEMS 7.3.1/8.2.2/8.2.4/9.0, AGILENT 11.2.1, 12.1 XCAL-X 3.2.8.3, LLDM 1.5 & WIND 3.0

• Interference Testing Tool: Spectrum Analyzer

• Site Acceptance Tool (SAT): DapSat 9.8, WITT 9.10

• RF Post-Processing Tool: Wind Catcher 1.42, XSTREAM, ACTIX Analyzer, TEMS Discovery, eDAT, COPS, Actix One.

• RF Design Tool: Mentum Planet 5.1, Atoll, ASSET, ACCO and ACP.

• RF Network Management tools: Motorola EMS, Clear-track, NTM, ALU WMS, SAM-B, RAMSES, NCV, NEM, RMAP

• Mapping Tools: Microsoft Street & Strips and MapInfo Professionals 8.0, GEOPLAN, Delorme, TOPO 6.0.

• E-911/RNDCIQ Tools: Autoforms (AT&T), Siterra, Playbook (Sprint), Centrack (Sprint), Intrado (AT&T) SCOUT database (AT&T), YOHO (Sprint), Transcend (Sprint),

• Have an experience using WCDMA and Spectrum Analyzer equipment.

• Solid background in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Simulation tools – MATLAB, SONATA (VHDL Program Simulation Software).

• Protocols – TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP.

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  Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering.
  

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  Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication
  

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  Working for multiple projects as RF Microwave backhaul and Network Engineer for San-Antonio, El-Paso and Utah Market for 28 GHz channel(LMDS Spectrum).
  
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  Designed and Implemented LAN/WAN transport networks with different frequencies:
  

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  Performing Wi-Fi design including antenna selection, Network Backhaul equipment and placement, utilizing knowledge of GSM, LTE, UMTS and microwave to contribute in network design are key responsibilities.
  

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  Capacity planning and Frequency planning for multiple links (End-to-end multi-hop link analysis) and Links protection (1+0, 1+1, N+ 1 configuration) .Experience with Network Routing and switching Technologies. Site Selection for Radio Network Design, which includes for New Towns, Market, and Filling & Capacity Sites. Remote engineering support for alignment, configuration and troubleshooting of MW links. Knowledge of Various branching schemes hot standby, frequency diversity, space diversity, XPIC, and MIMO.
  
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  Microwave link design with 99.999% availability & specified topology using Atoll, Path loss 5.0 and MapInfo in Ku and Ka Band. Responsible for Point to point microwave RF planning and point to multipoint path analysis network services, Alarming and security. Also responsible for Designing clear Line of sight and Fresnel Zone for Links Choosing the right equipment’s for new microwave radio links. Developed various scripting using VBA and SQL for Daily Responsibilities.
  
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  Dimensioning and capacity planning based on distance matrix and available equipment’s.
  
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  Performing Link budget and performance prediction and Analyzing Existing network for Interference (RSSI, SNR, Fade margin , Rain Attenuation ,Carrier to interference (C/I) and path loss Etc.) and RF related issues & analysis of measured data, in order to modify network design and enhance performance. Perform RF propagation studies to design system coverage, develop equipment lists for the system design
  
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  Perform microwave interference analysis as prior to actual RF transmission from a base station of a wireless network, remove or relocate microwave links to avoid any interference caused by the wireless system. Working with NOC and Maintenance Tech department on daily basis to improve Customer Experience and network backhaul issues.
  
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  Selected radio equipment’s and specifications (Cambridge, Ceregon, Dragon wave NEC, DW) and antenna-Andrew with required Cost budget. Knowledge of switches ,routers and firewalls
  
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  FCC/FAA coordination, prepared deliverable for specific markets. - Radio network planning: point-to-point and point-to-multipoint, with frequencies 5.2, 5.8 and 2.4 GHz
  
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  Site survey, link test, antenna selection, coverage testing and optimization. Configured and software updated for 802.11a/b/g radios (2.4 GHz & 5.8 GHz). IP network planning, frequency planning, prepared documentations.
  

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  Working on various microwave design (PTP & PTMP), using licensed and unlicensed frequencies, which support the deployment of next generation wireless broadband networks.
  
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  Responsible for creating the search ring process for site selection and assist in the selection of cell sites with Radio equipment selection. Work closely with Site Acquisition and project managers and prepare the required approval package for sites.
  
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  Working and Knowledge of RF propagation tools such as Path loss, Planet and Atoll.
  
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  Responsible for field work, path surveys, installation and commissioning support, troubleshooting, and optimization assist for the Microwave network.
  
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  Prepare the Radio frequency data Sheet for the Approved sites and equipment for Different departments and perform Capacity planning and performance planning. For maximizes performance, link availability as per the Budget.
  
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  Knowledge of RF propagation theory, microwave propagation and planning tools
  

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  Worked as LTE design and optimization Engineer directly with AT&T, I am mainly responsible for managing design & pre-optimization support activities for 3 different markets in RMR (UT, MT, ID) region.
  
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  Worked as a LTE Design Engineer directly for AT&T with ALU equipment using Frequency & capacity planning & designing tools such as ATOLL, MAPINFO and ACCO (ACP-Automatic Cell Planning tool), utilizing link budget analysis in design criteria including coverage and traffic analysis. Designed the cellular network 700 , 850,1900 and AWS bands ,Wireless Carriers and Public Safety Radio networks.
  
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  Responsibilities also includes project manager C&E , support, taking active part in scoping meeting analysis , site selection , implement design modifications after referring CD and zoning suggestions, providing design solutions for successful launch.
  
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  Performed nominal and detailed RF design, including site selection and site acquisition support. Creating search rings for new site builds and creating new cell sites Translations, reviewing and preparing close out packages for RF design and Supporting E911 audits for Volte Translations.
  
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  Worked with INTRADO for TVW purposes for data fill purposes for Macro, Micro ,DAS, and Small cell sites.
  
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  Monitored and supported E911 validation testing for RMR region.
  
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  Prepared daily as well as weekly E911 Volte reports and open/Track pending tasks with ENMT/HQ E911.
  
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  Performed data fill and Accuracy validation & modify cell site physical change order document preparation with all the databases.
  

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  Capacity Planning and Optimization for new & existing sites in the network, RF Link Budgets Designing.
  
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  Expert in ANR, generating prediction Plot & Nominal planning with planning tools ATOLL and ACP along with analyzing traces and Drive Test results of the first LTE call, checking MIMO behavior, throughput, SINR, Uplink power over PUSCH.
  
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  Updated RFDS in Auto forms /Siterra on daily basis as per the cell site changes/Updates.
  
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  Studying RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference or pilot pollution.
  
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  Strong skills in analyzing layer 3 messaging for LTE.
  
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  Executing tasks to optimize RF clusters in the customer network during the deployment phase.
  
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  Troubleshooting problem areas and provide recommendations for system performance enhancements.
  
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  Selection of Antennas and optimization of Mechanical/Electricals Tilts, Azimuth and Radiations center with in the given constraints of ND369 guidelines to meet the design KPI’s.
  
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  Worked with National (HQ) planning team on weekly basis for Network Dimensioning Traffic planning for network capacity expansion. Working closely with ASG team for iDAS & oDAS planning and design recommendations with help of iBwave for various markets for RMR.
  
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  Design validation and approval of LTE and UMTS sites using planning tools like ATOLL & ACP to meet RSRP, Dominance, RSRQ and SINR KPI’s and to maximize the throughput.
  
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  Execute predictions Studies for RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, throughputs, Coverage by transmitters, Link budget planning and Analysis.
  
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  PCI and PSC planning for NSB and performing FCC/FAA licensing procedure preparing FCC extension agreements for FLBC/CGSA sites in network.
  
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  Perform sanity check on antenna configuration & work with ALU team Assist commissioning and building SAM and WMS database.
  
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  Responsible for work with C&E field teams during site construction and integration.
  
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  Handling optimization of new sites and handles problems like Call drop, interference, handover frailer, handover reversion, in building problem, antenna tilting, competitive Drive Test.
  
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  Analysis of cluster drives and providing solutions for drop cases, LTE integrity, LTE Retain ability, Throughput issues.
  
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  Performing LTE Pre launch and post launch network optimization for ATT different markets including drive analysis, neighbor relation, tilt and parameter optimization, GNG report generation.
  
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  Studying RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference or pilot pollution. Strong skills in analyzing layer 3 messaging for LTE.
  
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  Executing tasks to optimize RF clusters in the network during the deployment phase. Work with the RF testing and implementation team of vendor to implement and optimize the sites correctly.
  

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  Worked with RF design engineer to understand the RF design KPI, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration for LTE but also CDMA and EVDO.
  
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  Hands On Experience with ALU LTE tools like Ramses , NPO , SAMB , WPS , Network Element Manager (NEM), Edat , EMS , OMP , Transcend , NCV , YOHO , Grady cluster Reporting , Playbook portals and Elogs tickets
  
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  LTE Cluster optimization for 800MHz & 1900 MHz channels using JSDU and eDAT drive data analysis tool. Involved Network performance improvements through RRC drop rate , RRC connection set up failure and handover analysis and optimization , Inter- RAT handover optimization using LTE-Golden parameter Audit and optimization, NBR , RET and PCI optimization and recommendations.
  
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  Studied RF design coverage maps and identified problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution by analyzing the Drive logs for 800 and 1900 channel and perform KPI monitoring before and after carrier launches.
  
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  Perform the drive testing Plan & execute tasks to optimize RF clusters in the customer network during the deployment phase using the eDAT tool. Experience creating drive routes, Drive Testing, post-processing, and analyzing results.
  
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  Determination of test equipment needed for various optimization related activities and worked with ALU RF Manager to order it from RF Toolkit group.
  
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  Analyzed (Drops, Setup failures, Handover failures) & Troubleshoot problem areas and provide recommendations for system performance enhancements and implement the changes as per the customer.
  
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  Monitoring the alarms and traffic of the LTE sites on daily basis using NPO, SAMB and created troubleshooting tickets using ELOGS.
  
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  Participated in providing input to the RF sections in the MOP, deployment plan, CATP, and site logistical needs.
  
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  Worked closely with Performance team for Azimuth verification, Swap sector, Sector not taking traffic regularly Basis. Support KPI monitoring before and after carrier launches and troubleshoot and escalate, as needed, for resolution.
  
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  Kept up-to-date documentation of optimization-related actions; also maintain archives of all collected data.
  
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  Managed customer expectations and make sure deliverables stay within the contractual scope.
  

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  Experienced in supporting LTE Design and UMTS optimization activities, as apart of T-Mobile Modernization project-work for Michigan area.
  
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  Performed network wide frequency planning and implementation and create and update Radio Frequency Design Sheets (RFDS).
  
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  Design, optimize, analyze and improve the performance of GSM/GPRS/EDGE network utilizing RF propagation principles, cellular theory,
  
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  Experience with Nokia NSN OSS, Nortel Dump running & analyzing NCS / WNCS recordings, GPEH, UETR traces and activating/ monitoring performance management (pm) counters used to improve network performance.
  
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  Prepared and Updated CIQ for 2G/3G sites.
  
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  Selected and configured the antenna design for the required coverage objective.

  
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  Worked closely with Site Acquisition Managers and Construction Managers for site status.

  
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  Conducted Management Site Walks for sites with complicated design.
  

• Maintained data integrity and accuracy for new telecommunications facilities across several databases (Asset, Insider, UMTS & GSM OSS) and building new sites and preparing data sheets

• Performed Consistency Check on T-Mobile network and analyzing field drive data and data post processing.

• Technical site survey, review T-Mobile site data (Azimuth, Tilts ,Height, etc.) before sending the drive team for data collection and analyzing site density and traffic constraints.

• System optimization (antenna orientation, antenna relocation, parameter changes) in order to improve received signal level and quality.

• Frequency Planning with Planning tools, Model Tuning and understanding RF issues. Monitor the before and after performance of sites after upgrades (Tilts, Antenna Changes, etc.) and fix any issues.

• Monitored the network performance based on reports (% Call Setup Success, % RF Failures, % Handoff Failures, % Drop Calls etc.)

• Prepare necessary RF Documents/ Reports.

• Improvement of CS KPI, PS KPI, and HSDPA KPI such as CCSR (Accessibility), CCSR (Retain ability), SHO and IFHO (Mobility) in Manhattan, Bronx & NJ.

• Recommendation (Azimuth, Power, Tilt and Cell/Node/RNC Parameters) as per drive test data/terrain to meet agreed KPI. And site modification as zoning

• Proposition and building of neighbors for newly integrated sites in multiple carriers of UMTS.

• Neighbor optimization, Analyzing neighbor database relation and correlate in order improve HO statistic and site Acquisition

• Reviewing BSS/RNC/Node B parameters& Frequency planning to ensure no channel or adjacent CHN interference

• Making biasing lists & Drive routes for multiple carriers, thus preparing the clusters for drive testing with MapInfo/Google MAPS

• Generating KPI GNG reports& reviewing the issues with UMTS/HSPA+/GSM sites.

• Daily network performance monitoring and identify network performance degradation (accessibility, retain ability integrity) and give recommendation to solve.

• Site configuration and supporting construction Drawing Verification.

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  Lead the Pre-Launch Testing of ANDROID, Windows, and Blackberry mobile phones efforts as intern for AT&T market as end client.
  
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  Worked on 3GPP standards for different releases R99, Rel 4/5/6/7 on FTP HTTP and conducted UDP throughput testing modified test set to optimize performance in real time network
  
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  Handled firmware upgrades and analyzed effects; prepared detailed reports on findings and followed up through communication with vendor clients to properly resolve the issues/attain consensus
  
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  Successfully performed Testing of Phone Applications (e.g. Bluetooth, SMS, MMS, and Picture Mail) and Multi-media Features (e.g. Audio Capture, Audio Playback, Video Capture and Video Playback).
  
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  Monitored devices’ performance during IRAT handovers between 2G/3G networks and different RNC boundaries   
  
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  Defined and enforced compliance with BSS/RNC/Node B boundaries, as well as handled diverse test cases
  
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  Implemented and jangled complex wireless device test plan to optimize the performance if the assigned wireless devices
  
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  Held full accountability for wireless network performance testing to ensure proper network selection/reselection, RF performance, audio quality, call processing, OTA updates, data services, feature, and application functionality, as well as performed relevant accessory testing within the local market on all tested devices
  

• Excellent knowledge and exposure to different advanced technologies: TDMA, FDMA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, VoLTE, GPRS and EDGE systems.