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LTE/CDMA OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER
Personal Information

Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gerardo-alfredo-alarcon-rivas/

Skype: gerardoalfredo1985

Marital status: Single

Date of Birth: 06/19/1985, 30 years old

Languages

Bilingual Spanish/English.

Education
Bachelor of engineering: Computer sciences2008UACHChihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
Career Focus

Telecommunications engineer with 7+ years of experience in Wireless (RF) Network Planning, Design and Optimization.

RF engineer with strong RF Optimization background ranging from 2G to 4G (LTE A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+,GSM, CDMA,EVDO) technologies.

International exposure with the vendors Ericsson,NSN, Samsung and Huawei. Looking for a challenging position in telecoms engineering, information technology or the big data analysis field.

Summary of Skills
  • Prelaunch & Postlaunching RF Optimization(LTE,WCDMA,GSM,CDMA).
  • Planning and Design(Macro and inbuilding DAS) using propagation tools like Atoll 3.1, Mentum Planet 5.7., Xwizard and AFP Ericsson.
  • Tools for field testing: TEMS Investigation (8,9,12 & 13), Tems Pocket, Anite Nemo outdoor,& GENEX Probe, NQDI and Quallipoc .
  • Tools for Post-processing: Genex Assistant (3.3,3.5), Tems Route Analysis, Tems Discovery Professional 4.0(Scripting, automatic reporting), SwissQual NQDI, VBA Macros and MapBasic for automatic statistics/Mapping/Plotting,Nemo Windcatcher and AEXIO XEUS.
  • GIS Tools: Mapinfo(for plotting,automatization of task with mapbasic, analyzing and reporting) and Global Mapper.
  • Data Analytics(KPIs and RAN Data): Actix One, Access, SQL server, Tableau and BI Microsoft.
  • OSS tools: Huawei Nastar for statistics, M2000(MML), CME, Ericsson Moshell, LSM and BSM Samsung. For operation of maintenance, changes, audits and operation issues.
  • Experience Operating Nodes(loading license for CE, loading of new carriers for capacity, refarmings of frequencies,building new BTS and migration of nodes for capacity issues).
  • Knowledge about 3G and 4G Technologies.
  • MS Office(reporting) and VBA EXCEL(Programming of Macros).
  • Linux, Windows and programming(C++, SQL Plus ,VB and python for shell scripting).
  • International exposure to vendors like Samsung, Huawei and Ericsson.
  • Working experience with carrier operator like: Sprint, Telefonica, Claro, ICE and Telcel.
Professional Experience
LTE/CDMA Optimization Engineer09/2014 to 12/2015Nexius subcontractor for SprintEdina, USA, MN
  • Performed parameter audits, data fill parameters, conducted pre-post analysis, and prepared performance reports.
  • Analyzed drive test data and proposed software and hardware recommendations to optimize and improve network performance.
  • Looked for areas to improve LTE network performance and to meet network KPIs.
  • Monitored network statistics, troubleshoot issue sites and resolved capacity issues.
  • Performed RF optimization/performance activities according to project plan with project manager guidance.
  • Performed LTE/LTE-A/CDMA/EVDO carrier turnup, multicarrier optimization, PCI/PN planning & Neighbor list optimization.
  • Experienced with data processing software Wind catcher.
  • Identified and resolved data performance issues – e.g. outage, latency, throughput, failed connection attempts, and drop connections.
  • Performed Parameter Audits and definition of inconsistency checks.
  • Analyzed coverage holes with OSS, DT tools and Design Tools (Planet).
  • Automatized tasks with the creation of SQL, VBA and MapInfo tools(Creation of scripts, audits, parameter compliance).
Planning and Optimization engineer02/2014 to 06/2014TelefonicaMexico City, Mexico

  • Analyzed site performance after integration using drive test measurements of tools like NQDI and Quallipoc.
  • Optimized network following the criteria(98%) for quality of service.
  • Monitored of network statistics, troubleshoot issue sites and resolved capacity issues.
  • Planned neighbor relationships using tools like atoll and Ericsson Xwizard.
  • Created Scripts to put on air new sites, initial parameters and neighbor relations in M2000.
  • Optimized sites with Kpis monitoring.
  • Analyzed problems of Cross Feeders, Pilot Pollution, overshooting and other problems with New Sites for optimization and validation of KPIS per New Site.
  • Analyzed Traffic Statistics of the network for traffic Balance of Multicarriers.
  • Analyzed Connection performance measurement and cell performance measurement reports by RNC measurements for the client using Imanager M2000.
  • Planned and created scripts for Site rehoming for balance RNC.
  • Planned and Ran Refarming of frequencies with AFP ericsson/Optimi)
  • Audited RF parameters for mapping and comparison for problems.
  • Created Load of license for nodes B.
  • Upgraded firmware of node B.
  • Troubleshoot of accessibility and retainability.
  • Configured new sites and added new equipment to the sites (boards, licenses and rf equipment), turned on, integrated and optimized new cellular sites.
  • Looked areas to improve WCDMA/LTE network performance.
  • Worked with Implementation and operational support teams to resolve any hardware/technical issues and implement changes.
  • Implemented new features, tunned radio network parameters, performed Multi-Layer (3 carriers using network for three operators at the same time) management and multi frequency networks.
  • Dual carrier turned-up for some sites, multicarrier optimization, PSC and Frequency planning, Paging Group planning, Neighbor list optimizations.
  • Planned LTE PCI/PN, Neighbor list and HO for Irat areas.
  • Optimized of multivendor HO areas (Huawei- Ericsson).
  • Planned and designed of indoor smart cells for buildings and the HO with the macro sites.
  • Performed Microwave path analysis for planning of new sites and microcells(Unlimited spectrum).
Rf Engineer02/2013 to 01/2014Networkers(Contractor for Huawei)Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
  • Analyzed site performance after integration using drive test.
  • Studied traffic and resource utilization figures and made suggestions for optimization.
  • Planned neighbor relationships using tools like atoll and Unet.
  • Made Scripts to put on air new sites, initial parameters and neighbor relations in M2000.
  • Optimized delivery sites with Kpis monitoring.
  • worked with DT Partner Coordinator for walk test and drive test.
  • Validated partner services from DT and CQT test for the client.
  • Analysed problems of Cross Feeders, Pilot Pollution, overshooting and other problems with New Sites for optimization and validation of KPIS per new Site.
  • Analysed traffic statistics of the network for traffic Balance of MultiCarriers.
  • Analyzed Connection performance measurement and cell performance measurement reports by RNC measurements for the client using Imanager Nastar and M2000.
  • Audited RF parameters for mapping and comparison for problems.
  • Changed parameter for traffic Balance multicarrier (three carriers).
  • Followed problems with traffic for the client.
  • Monitored and analyzed post launch critical KPIs Retainability., Accessibility, Integrity, Mobility, IRAT HO optimization, and new feature activation of new sites after the integration.
RNPI09/2011 to 01/2013Link Consulting(Contractor for Ericsson)Chihuahua, Mexico
  • Reported VIP areas looking the quality of service and analyzed the events in the DT/CQT.
  • Validated reports of integration of sites (SSV and cluster).
  • Post-processed DT logs and developed reports with tools like Tipp macro and home-made tools, Tems investigation and Tems discovery professional.
  • Analysed of DT to search issues and critical zones with Tems discovery, Mapinfo 11 and Tems investigation 13.
  • Coordinated DT teams for the client.
  • Recommended changes to improve the service based in the DT.
Rf engineer02/2011 to 05/2011OSC(Contractor for NSN)Quito, Ecuador
  • Planned rural sites in GSM.
  • Performed coverage studies of neighbors sites.
  • Performed optical test in the MW links to build the site.
  • Performed Technical Site Surveys (TSS) of MW links on the remote sites and proposed the distribution of the new equipment and microwave for the new site.
  • Proposed RF antenna orientation for the new site based with the RF study and the principal places of the town.
  • Reported TSS, site acquisition for the new site based in requirement of civil works, RF studies and line of sight of the MW links.
  • Experienced in the preparation of documents involved in the process of designing a GSM cell site (RF acquisition site for the new site and line of sight for the MW link).
  • Performed candidate information reports, related to leasing and land using viability for new site.
  • Used tools for measurements for the new site and for the TSS of the MW link.
Drive tester08/2010 to 12/2010OSC(Contractor for NSN)Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
  • Performed DT/CQT testing for optimization using Tems Investigation and Nemo Outdoor.
  • Made Physical changes of Tilt and Azimuth for optimization.
  • Performed Special Test for HSDPA Optimization.
  • Performed Roaming testing inter border(USA/MEXICO).
  • Performed Post-Processing for preview reports with Tems Route analysis.
  • Verified site functionality, antenna positions, antenna directions or tilts and swapped feeders.
Drive Tester09/2009 to 10/2009Link Consulting-Huawei San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Performed 3G drive testing in all country using Genex Probe tool.
  • Checked Physical equipment with the test tool for failures (cross Feeders, faulty nodeb, etc.).
RNPI Jr12/2008 to 10/2009Link Consulting(Contractor for Ericsson)Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
  • Performed DT/CQT testing for optimization of WCDMA Technology with Tems Investigation 8.1..
  • Created Acceptance reports for client with the cluster results after & before the optimization.
  • Analyzed system parameters and made recommendations for network improvement.
  • Programming of VBA Excel Macros for automation of data analysis
  • Physical RF parameters Adjusting (Azimuth, Tilts).
Courses and technical education
  • Suquinsa course on towers training for installation.
  • Ericsson Training on Installation of SSC02 Cabinet, RRU Installing & Installation of main unit 6xxxx series(GSM, WCDMA and LTE).
  • Technical Site Surveys training on NSN for installation, for new site MW link.
  • Huawei internal courses for UMTS and GSM:
  • "GSM Traffic Balance"
  • "GSM Erlang capacity calculation".
  • "GSM LAC Update & LAC Calculation".
  • "GSM-to-UTMS Training Series DT and CQT Test Guide"
  • "GSM-to-UMTS Training Series WCDMA Single Site Verification"
  • "GSM-to-UMTS Training Series WCDMA RF Optimization Process"
  • "GSM-to-UMTS Training Series Neighbor Cell Planning and
  • "Scrambling Code Planning" GSM-to-UMTS" Training Series
  • 15_WCDMA RF Optimization Process" LTE Planning and design-Qualcomm online course.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Nexius subcontractor for Sprint
  • Telefonica
  • Networkers(Contractor for Huawei)
  • Link Consulting(Contractor for Ericsson)
  • OSC(Contractor for NSN)
  • Link Consulting-Huawei

School Attended

  • UACH

Job Titles Held:

  • LTE/CDMA Optimization Engineer
  • Planning and Optimization engineer
  • Rf Engineer
  • RNPI
  • Rf engineer
  • Drive tester
  • Drive Tester
  • RNPI Jr

Degrees

  • Bachelor of engineering : Computer sciences 2008

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