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Rehan Haider Jaffery

329-B, Street No. 49, G-10/3, Islamabad, Pakistan

CONTACT:

Cell Phone Pakistan: +92 300 501 0468Home: 051-2351745Email : rehanjaffery@gmail.com

PROFILE:

Objective:To work in a company where I can find motivation to apply my knowledge and groom my technical and managerial skills, all the while serving as a valuable asset to the company.

Availability:02 Weeks Notice

CAREER PROFILE:

08 years of experience in 2G/3G Rollout and Modernization (Swap) & Optimization Projects. Area of Expertise includes Planning, Design, Implementation and Optimization of Cellular Networks. Multi-Vendor Experience which include NSN, Siemens and Huawei. Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in Successful Commercial Launch of Korek Telecom Network in Basra, Iraq. Recognized as a Team Player and a Performer, consistently completing assignments on time and under pressure. Enthusiastic Learner who quickly grasps new Concepts and Technical Skills. Excellent Communicator and Good Listener.

WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

As RNO Consultant for Nokia on Zain Project, Iraq from Oct, 14 to date As RNO Consultant working for Netkom(HUW) on Mobilink-NPM Project, PAK from Dec,13 to Sep, 14 As RF Planner & Optimizer working for NSN on Vodacom SRAN Project, RSA from Dec,12 - June, 13 As RF Planner & Optimizer working for NSN on Korek Telecom Project, Iraq from April, 11 Sept, 12 As RF Planner & Optimizer worked for NSN on Sabafon Swap Project, Yemen from June, 10 - April, 11 As RF Planner worked for NSN on Telenor Swap Project, PAK from June, 09 - June, 10 As RF Planner worked for NSN on Pre-Sales of ERP Project, Iran from March, 09 - June, 09 As RF Planner worked for NSN on Telenor North Rollout Project, PAK from July, 08 - March, 09 As RF Planner worked for NSN on Telenor Central-II Rollout Project, PAK from April, 07 - July, 08

WORK EXPERIENCE DETAILS:

Nokia Networks, Zain ProjectErbil, Iraq

Radio Network Optimization ConsultantOct, 14 to April, 15

Optimization Responsibilities: Performed Coverage Analysis, Identified & Optimized Coverage Holes based on CPICH Ec/No & RSCP. Performed RNC Database Audit, 3G & 2G Neighbor Audits to resolve RF Database Discrepancies Regular monitoring of R99 Downlink & HSDPA Throughput performance Performance of each sector(Best Server EcNo).Verified 3G to 2G Inter RAT Handover & 2G to 3G Inter RAT Cell Performed Pre-Launch Cluster Analysis & Optimization using Drive Test Measurements with Route Analyzer 7.1 & Actix 3G Analyzer & Actix Spotlight. Performed Ec/Io, Eb/No, BLER% & FER Analysis, SIR Analysis for link balancing. Performed Active Set, Monitored Set & Detected Set Analysis & Retuning Analyzing areas of poor RF performance - Pilot Pollution, Signal overshoot, Poor Ec, Ec/Io and BLER, Site issue, Network issues, Site configuration, Poor uplink, Neighbor List Inconsistency, SC Inconsistency, IuR links etc. Calculated CE(and required Modules)for R99 And HSPA services as per the Scheduler scheme (for HSDPA)and Sent final call Offs for PO to the TI Teams for site Integration Re-farming of GSM900 Sites (Frequency/Traffic)to relive the 900 Band for use in UMTS900 Analyze the performance after integration Through drive test measurement and/or OSS measurement detecting eventual problems and recommending changed to fix those problems Handling Interferenceissues by changing tilts, CPICH Power, antenna type, parameters and Adjacency adjustments Analyze Post Processed KPIs for Call setup success rate, Drop call rate, BLER, HSDPA, HSUPA and IRAT using Actix Analyzer and giving suggestion to improve the network quality. Fine tuning of HSDPA and HSUPA throughput. Analyzing the trouble tickets for these and then providing with solution. Involved in reforming of G900 as well to shift traffic on DCS1800, reducing TRX on G900, in support to enhance capacity for UMTS900. Adding F1 and F2 carrier on UMTS 2100 and doing its fine tuning to overcome capacity issues Responsible for acceptance of TDM to Packet ABIS Migration project. It includes planning, monitoring the migrated sites, worst cells analysis and its acceptance. Responsible for acceptance of Rollout sites. It includes Database preparation for new sites, Drive test analysis using Actix and TEMs, Optimizing it to meet the acceptance target. Bechmarking the Expansion sites and its acceptance. Escalation of worst cells with hardware issues and fluctuations to Customer and MS Team Scheduling the Routine Drive Test of major cities and analysis of DT Logs to improve Rx Quality, Rx-Level and SQI using Actix and TEMs. Detailed analysis of Customer Complaints and recommendations to improve User perception without effecting any Network KPIs Weekly meeting with Customer to update the progress of ongoing projects Give response to Technical queries raised by the customer

Netkom (Huawei) Mobilink NPM ProjectIslamabad, Pakistan

2G-3G Radio Network Optimization ConsultantDec, 13 to Sept, 14

Planning Responsibilities: Participated in preparing an optimal 3G Nominal Plan of Major Cities using Atoll Tool for 3G Launch. RSCP and EC/No predictions for Customer Approval. Pre-Launch Optimization of UMTS Node-Bs by analyzing the Ec/No, Pilot Pollution, UE Tx Power Plots available after Drive Test and its Post Processing. Evaluated the 2G Coverage Prediction of different Zones on Dense Urban, Urban, Sub Urban and Rural level using Atoll Tool, Providing Solution to achieve FAC Coverage Target by proposing New Sites, Redesign, Sector Addition or TRX Power Increase Conducted Coverage Enhancement Trail in Islamabad and Rawalpindi City which includes Combiner Removal, RRU, TMA and TMA + Power Increase Benchmarking Coverage Enhancement Trail by seeing the impact on OSS Stats and Drive Test Providing Alternate Coverage Solution for Shutdown cases and its Benchmarking after Implementation. Solar Site Trail Capacity Dimensioning

Optimization Responsibilities: Responsible for 06 Cluster in Rawalpindi City Weekly Worst Cells Analysis which includes DCR, CSSR,SDCCH, TCH(Call)and TCH (HO) Blocking Providing analysis to improve the worst cells through frequency cleansing, neighbor optimization, SD re-dimensioning, HR Threshold tuning and traffic balancing between Underlaid and Overlaid. Escalation of worst cells with hardware issues and fluctuations to Customer and MS Team Analysis of UMTS 3G KPIs such as RRC/RAB Success rate, Soft/Softer HOSR, CS/PS/HS/EUL Drop Call Rate, Code/CE/ Power Congestion, etc. Responsible for Defining 2G-3G and 3G-3G Handover Relations. Benchmarking 2G Expansion Cases Identifying the Grey Traffic Cells and taking step to discourage it Identification of Cells effected by external interference , conducting the spectrum scanning to identify possible Jammers Lead trials to improve Network performance Analysis and recommendations of DT Logfiles of RWP City to improve Rx Quality, Rx-Level and SQI. Detailed analysis of Customer Complaints and recommendations to improve User perception without effecting any Network KPIs Weekly meeting with Customer to update the progress of ongoing projects Give response to technical queries raised by the customerNokia Siemens Network, Vodacom SRAN ProjectPort Elizabeth, South Africa

2G RF Planner & OptimizerDec, 2012 to Sept, 2013

Optimization Responsibilities: Responsible for Swap of BSCs from ALU to NSN Collecting Pre-Swap ALU OSS KPIs Trend of BSCs Conducting Pre-Swap BSC DT and making a Report of BSC DT KPIs. Conducting Audit of BSC Level Parameter, Timers, Licenses, Features and PRFile before the Swap Creation of Sites in NSN as per agreed Parameter Mapping Ensuring Creation of Neighbors after the completion of Swap Day Activity After Completion of Sites Swap in BSC, Need to show improvement within 3 weeks of Major OSS KPIs as compared to Pre-Swap Trend on BSC Level Conducting Post-Swap DT and making a report of DT KPIs Compiling Final Benchmark report for Acceptance which contains the comparative analysis of DT KPIs and OSS KPIs of Pre and Post. KPI Analysis for Routine Monitoring of Network Performance using SONAR Tool. Optimization of worst cells, based upon DCR, SDCCH Blocking, TCH Blocking, CSSR & HOSR, etc, in the Network through Frequency Cleansing, Neighbor Auditing, and Hardware Problems rectification

Nokia Siemens Network, Korek Telecom Rollout ProjectErbil, Iraq

2G RF Planner & Optimizer April 2011 to Sept 2012

Planning Responsibilities: Responsible for Finalizing the Phase I Rollout Plan with Customer & sharing it with NSN NI Team. Finalizing the Acceptance Procedure of New Site. Issuing SARFs for Site Acquisition Department. Evaluating SARs and TSSRs from Radio aspect and maintaining SARs & TSSRs Evaluation Record. Updating Net Act Planner Tool after receiving every TSSR and sharing Coverage Plot Prediction Impact with Customer for TSSRs approval Supporting NI Team to meet the Monthly Rollout Targets. Frequency, Neighbor, BSIC, and MAIO Planning and Preparing Site and Neighbour Creation XMLs. Participating in a Weekly Meeting with Customer to Discuss Rollout, its Progress and Issues. In-Charge of Drive Test Teams and Responsible for Initial Tuning of Rollout Sites as per Rollout Plan. Analyzing Logs to Verify the Cell Design of Rollout Sites i.e. ARFCNs, BSIC, LAC, CI & HSN are as per Site Database, to check Downlink Level & Quality at each ARFCN / MAIOs, making sure that Inter and Intra Site Handovers are successful using TEMS Investigation GSM 8.0.3.

Optimization Responsibilities: Selecting and Finalizing the Group of Sites for making a Golden Cluster in order to pitch for Optimization Scope. Optimization of Golden Cluster and taking steps to achieve the targets i.e. DCR 0.8, CSSR 95, HOSR 95 and TCH Blocking and SDCCH Blocking 0.3. KPI Analysis for Routine Monitoring of Network Performance using NSN Reporting Suite. Optimization of worst cells, based upon DCR, SDCCH and TCH Blocking, CSSR & HOSR, etc, in the Network through Frequency Cleansing, Neighbor Auditing, and Hardware Problems rectificationAdditional Responsibilities: Participate in the Pre-Sale of Phase II of South Iraq Project. Participate in the Pre-Sale of Central I & II Iraq Project Facilitate Customer by giving them Tutorial of NSN NetAct Reporting Suite & Alarm Monitoring

Nokia Siemens Network, Sabafon (Siemens-NSN)Swap ProjectSanaa, Yemen

2G RF Planner & Optimizer June 2010 to April 2011

Planning Responsibilities: Responsible for Finalizing the Swap Rollout Plan with Customer and sharing it with NSN Implementation Team. Conduct Parameter Mapping from Siemens BR8 to NSN S14 and getting it Approved from Customer. Finalizing the Acceptance Procedure of Swap Site. Finalizing the KPIs Acceptance Criteria of both CS & PS for Cell-Level & BSC-Level Acceptance. Participating in a Weekly Meeting with Customer to Discuss Swap, its Progress and its Related Issues. NSN Site Database (NCT, CSV & XML) Creation for Swap Sites using NSN Plan Editor. Responsible for Definition of Cell IDs at MSS End. Identifying Neighbors of X-Siemens Sites and Implementing the Same Neighbors at NSN End. Responsible for Identifying & Defining External LAC of New BSC at NSS End. Also Defining New RAC at SGSN End. Implementing Modification of Parameters in XML Format on Site Level & BSC Level using NSN Plan Editor. In-Charge of Drive Test Teams and Responsible for Initial Tuning of Swap Sites in Activity Cluster as per Rollout Plan. Analyzing Logs to Verify the Cell Design of Swap Sites i.e. ARFCNs, BSIC, LAC, CI & HSN are as per Site Database, to check Downlink Level & Quality at each ARFCN / MAIOs, verifying Inter and Intra Site Handovers are successful and EDGE/GPRS Testing using TEMS Investigation. Identifying Low Power TRXs, Missing Neighbor & Full / Partial Swap. Maintaining Trouble Ticket Tracker of the Such Issues, sharing it with concerns Departments and Getting it resolved.

Optimization Responsibilities: Partial Acceptance of swapped BSCs to meet the Pre-Swap KPIs Value KPI Analysis for Routine Monitoring of Network Performance using NSN Reporting Suite. Meeting of KPIs TCH Blocking, SD Blocking, SDR, DCR, HOSR, CSSR and MPD for post swap sites at BSC Level. Neighbor Audit of Swapped BSCs to remove Neighbor Discrepancies. CR preparation for the Parameter Changes which are then implemented by the CM team. Daily Alarm logs monitoring to check the hardware related issues and to forward them for escalation. Acceptance reports preparation for the Approval of the Customer.

Nokia Siemens Network, Telenor (Siemens-NSN) Swap ProjectCentral II Multan Region

2G RF Planning EngineerJune 2009 to June 2010

Planning Responsibilities: NSN Site Database (NCT, CSV & XML) Creation for Swap Sites using NSN NetAct Plan Editor and Ensuring the Sites are created as per Customer Agreed Mapped Parameter. Identifying Neighbors of X-Siemens Sites and Implementing the Same Neighbors at NSN End. Responsible for Identifying & Defining External LAC of New BSC at NSS End. Creating Drive Routes for Acceptance Cluster Drives and Getting it Approved from Customer. In-Charge of Drive Test Teams and Responsible for Conducting the Pre & Post Acceptance Cluster Drives and also Initial Tuning of Swap Sites in Activity Cluster as per Rollout Plan. Analyzing Logs to Verify the Cell Design of Swap Sites i.e. ARFCNs, BSIC, LAC, CI & HSN are as per Site Database, to check Downlink Level & Quality at each ARFCN / MAIOs, making sure that Inter and Intra Site Handovers are successful and EDGE/GPRS are functioning properly using TEMS Investigation GSM 8.0.3. Also Identifying Low Power TRXs, Missing Neighbor and Full / Partial Swap and Rectifying the Issues. Responsible for Making Acceptance Cluster Drive Test Reports for Pre & Post Drive. Performing Drive Test Analysis of Pre & Post Drives like Downlink Level & Quality, C/I on BCCH Carrier, EDGE & GPRS, Coding Scheme Utilization, RLC Throughput, Time Slot Usage, Call Setup Analysis, Call Handover Analysis & Call Drop Analysis showing Performance of the Acceptance Cluster.

Additional Responsibility: Conducted Speech Quality Testing of Major Cities of Central II Region using Spirent Diversity 9.5.1 Tool. Defined Intrusive Jobs for Customer in which 08 Voice Samples per Call are generated, Conducted Test in Attended Architecture & on Drive Routes Approved by Customer, Processing Drive Test Logs and Submitted Report to Customer about Usage of Channel Type & Mean Opinion Score (MOS) on Different Voice Coding Scheme used in the Network.

Nokia Siemens Network, ERP ProjectTehran, Iran

2G RF Planning Engineer March 2009 to June 2009

Facilitating Dimensioning Team in Preparation of Nominal Cell Plan. Preparing SARFs for Site Acquisition Department. Responsible for carrying out Technical Site Surveys. Coordinating with Various Survey Teams and Maintaining Up-To-Date Record of Project. Propagation analysis and evaluate site coverage. Predict using NetAct Propagation Tool for cell site design, planning and engineering. Provide recommendations on BTS design such as Antenna Orientation, Antenna Height and Site Location. Identifying Coverage Holes by Analyzing Prediction, Suggesting change in BTS design i.e. Antenna Height, Antenna Tilt, etc. Also Planning New Site in order to provide Optimal Coverage.

Nokia Siemens Network, Telenor Rollout ProjectNorth Islamabad-Peshawar Region

2G Project Engineer RF July 2008 to March 2009

Planning Responsibilities: Nominal Planning of Sites and Simulating the Coverage and Service Area predictions with NSN NetAct Planner v6.0 / AirCom Asset v5.0. Conducting Technical Site Surveys. Frequency, Neighbor, BSIC, and MAIO Planning. Analyzing Initial Tuning Logs of Site for Initial Acceptance to check cell ARFCNs are per as Network Creation Table (NCT), to check Rx Level, Rx Quality at each ARFCN, MAIOs and also make sure that Inter and Intra Site Handovers are successful, GPRS/EDGE Testing using TEMS Investigation GSM 8.0.3. KPI Analysis for Routine Monitoring of Network Performance using NSN Network Doctor Reports. Optimization of worst cells, based upon TCH Utilization & TCH Blocking in the Network

Nokia Siemens Network, Telenor Rollout ProjectCentral II Multan Region

2G RF Planning Engineer

April 2007 to July 2008

Planning Responsibilities: Feasibility survey for Capacity Sites after analyzing TA Stats of Congested Cells. Conducting Technical Site Survey (TSS) to select a candidate within Search Area Radius (SAR) and making sure no obstruction in any azimuth. Propagation analysis and evaluates Site Coverage Prediction using Asset Tool. Frequency, Neighbor, BSIC, and MAIO Planning using MCOM tool of MapInfo. Initial Tuning of Site for Initial Acceptance to check cell ARFCNs are per as Cell Design Data (CDDs), to check Rx Level, Rx Quality at each ARFCN, MAIOs and also make sure Inter and Intra Site Handovers are successful using TEMS Investigation GSM 5.1. Cluster Drive for Final Acceptance and Optimize them regarding interference C/I and C/A on Hopping as well on BCCH TRXs, RX Quality, RX Level, Illogical handover, Sector Swapping, Overshooting and Overlapping through observing log files and Drive Test KPI. KPI Analysis for Routine Monitoring of Network Performance. Optimization of worst cells, based upon DCR, CSSR, HOSR, SDCCH & TCH Congestion, in the Network through Frequency Cleansing, Neighbor Auditing, and Hardware Problems rectification.

SKILLS:

Hands on experience in Huawei M2000, PRS and Nastar Tool NetAct Planner V6.0 / Assest V5.0 / Atoll MapInfo Professional 9.0 (MCOM Tool & TRF Tool for Frequency Planning) TEMs Investigation GSM 5.1, 8.0.3 / Actix NSN NetAct Plan Editor Tool NSN NetAct CM Operational Manager & Editor Tool NSN NetAct Reporting Suite Tool Alarm Monitoring with MML Session

EDUCATION:

2000 to 2004BS Computer Science, Air University, IslamabadCGPA 3.14

TRAININGS:

Cross Training of NSN AMR, GPRS, EDGE and NetAct Planner Tool 3G Systra 3G Radio Planning Essentials RU10 UTRAN Dimensioning Training Spirent Diversity 9.5.1 Training

REFERENCE:

Bilal HashmiProject Manager, Mobilink-Huawei NPM Projectbilal.hashmi@huawei.com+92 308 5555835

Usman SharifProject Business Manager, Nokiausman.sharif@nsn.com+971 55 5893733

Sanaullah Arif KitchlewTeam Lead Telenor Rollout and Swap Projectsanaullaharifkitchlew@gmail.com+97450334809 & +92 345 2010355