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Mohammed Ibnan
E-Mail: Ibnankabir@gmail.com
Ibnan@rediff.com Skype ID: Ibnan.Mohammed
Mobile: +966-540239007; +966-583117200
Brief Overview:
Master’s in Industrial Management and Technology: Northern IllinoisUniversity, IL,USA.
Workingin the field of Telecommunications as RF Engineer for 2G, 3G and 4G systems.
Internship projectwith T- Mobile on network testing in Bridgeport, CT, USA.
Strong education and excellent interpersonal,written and verbal communication skills.
Effective team communicator connectingthe technical teams with the business requirements.
Excellent problem solvingand organization skills,self-motivated and flexibleto work with negligiblesupervision.
Abilities in handlingmultiplepriorities with a bias for action and interestin professional development.
Educational Background:
Master of Sciences in Industrial Management and Technology: Northern IllinoisUniversity, DeKalb,IL,U.S.A
Bachelor’s of Engineering and Technology in Electronics & Communications: VIFCET, JNTU, A.P, INDIA
XII from ST. Mary’s Junior College, BIE, Hyderabad, A.P, INDIA
X from the Hyderabad Public School I.C.S.E Board, Hyderabad A.P. INDIA
Areas of Expertise:
GSM, WCDMA & LTE (VOICE, EDGE & GPRS)
Optimization & RF Testing
Network Testing
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Professional Experience:
SWEDTEL, KSA
1/2014 – Till Date
Designation – Project Coordinator & Post Processing Engineer
Role & Responsibilities’
Currently working as Project Coordinator and Drive Test Analyzer for STC 4G3 project.
Primarily responsible for all KPI TEST scenarios for the performance management of LTE Network. Test consists of
point Data Uplink & Downlink, Ping Test, handovers checking, Identify the cross-feeder issues rectify it through the
PCI.
Coordinating with 19 DT Engineers and assigning individual tasks.
Tracking and receiving data from all DT Engineers and processing the same.
Identification of coverage holes in the area of interest based on Customer complaints.
Responsible for checking the radio performance for the newly integrated LTE sites analyzing drive test logs.
Monitoring consistent RSRP, RSRQ and SINR parameters performance for better coverage of the site.
Increase the Cell-specific reference signals power for Cluster to Improve the Coverage.
Using the software Tems Investigation GSM Version 13, 14 & 15.0 and doing the Drive Test Analysis
Working on Optimization Tool Actix Analyzer to plot the Log files and make Maps, Charts, Tables and Reports.
Working on Optimization tool Tems Discovery version 10.0.2.
Working on Tools Map Info and Global Mapper.
Performing post processing of drive test data and performance analysis of each site and tuning of each site after drive
test analysis using MapInfo tools for drive test route planning, data analysis, neighbors list defining.
Optimizing neighbor list, Handover control, RF parameter and frequency retuning.
Performed different types of Drive Test’s such as Performance Analysis, Marketing, Benchmarking and Integration of
New Sites and change parameters of Existing Sites.
Conducted Drive for macro and micro sites to meet traffic and coverage requirements.
Checking the handover performance between cells (Incoming / Outgoing handover).
Responsible for maintaining the KPI of three major RNC’s (Radio Network Controller’s) for WCDMA.
Testing for poor RSCP and EC/IO analysis and provide recommendations to improve coverage.
Submitting log reports and KPI reports after completion of a Drive Test.
Propose the height reduction of Sectors if the signal is overshooting and co-ordinate with the team responsible for the
height reduction.
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Experienced in conducting Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) for possible external interference in GSM / GPRS /
EDGE and WCDMA/3G Network.
RF Network Optimization and Re-Engineering – Analyze Network Coverage and Optimize Network based from actual
walk test/Drive test, Network parameters (Dump/data fill).
Drive Test and Optimization includes checking the signal strength of GSM & WCDMA networks and accordingly
changing the orientation of antennas to improve the coverage area.
Completing the target of given number of new sites for drive and optimization on or before time.
Analyzing GSM Drive Test and checking speed up link and down link frequencies.
PROKARMA SOFTECH, Hyderabad
05/2012 – 06/2013
Designation - Procurement Analyst
Role & Responsibilities’
Handling the entire spectrum of operations in PROCURE TO PAY process for Pilot project. (BNSF, USA Inc.,).
Lead Analyst for the pilot project.
Involved in the GO Live process.
Setting up of contracts & managing the same throughout their active term.
Involved in building of Purchasing Strategy to control annual spend & drive cost reductions across the Supply Chain.
GAP analysis mapping of reengineering document with SAP processes with approaches to meet the gaps.
New business scenario configuration & Validation, Testing.
Trained Project Team members User support.
Involved in Process Change Management study and working on Business Information Model.
Provide support to the user during UAT testing and resolve issues.
Closely interacted with development team in explaining the functional flow and business logic.
Re-design the process flow to reduce the cycle time and defects.
Handling any issues & ad-hoc queries that might arise during the contract term.
Insurance compliance - Ensuring that the vendors are in compliance with the required insurance regulations & policy
limits necessary for holding an active contract in place.
Negotiating with the vendors on cost and quality for the maximum benefit of the company.
Processing of invoices and making sure the amount involved gets charged to the correct cost centre.
Ensuring timely availability of service/material and release of vendor payment.
Developing new strategies for sourcing and purchasing with the vendors.
Strategize and implement new procedures for achieving the targets while reducing costs.
Create monthly performance reviews on vendors and suppliers.
SARCO EXPORTS, Hyderabad
01/2011 to 04/2012
Designation – Production & Sourcing Supervisor
Role & Responsibilities
Planned, organized, and implemented all logistic and supply activities.
Overseeing all materials & logistical functions including sourcing materials.
Buying yarn and following up with knitting, bleaching and cutting, assembling, stitching and combing the cloth.
Manage all support services related to production facility, including inventory management.
Controlled receiving and distribution of merchandize to assure inventory accuracy interface with vendors and
accounting to resolve discrepancy problems.
Develop purchasing strategies based on portfolio analyses.
Analyze suppliers to choose the best and deliver high quality products.
Liaising with the contractors to ensure on time delivery of the products.
Implement and drive the procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets.
Overseeing purchase orders and following up with the suppliers.
Perform monthly performance reviews of the vendors and update the supplier data base.
Adopt appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies in purchasing to secure better
prices.
Train team on effective procurement processes and strategy.
Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement.
Inventory control, Planning and Management.
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T – Mobile, Bridgeport, CT
05/2009 to 08/2009
Designation – RF Engineer Internship
Role & Responsibilities
Responsible for performing pre-drive test and post drive- test for New sites, BSC.
Defining the azimuth of the antenna. Proposing new sites and verifying the hardware, tilt, height and orientation of
antenna.
Performed different types of Drive Test’s such as Performance Analysis, Marketing, Benchmarking and Integration of
New Sites and change parameters of Existing Sites.
Conducted Drive for macro and micro sites to meet traffic and coverage requirements.
Checking the handover performance between cells (Incoming / Outgoing handover).
Propose the height reduction of Sectors if the signal is overshooting and co-ordinate with the team responsible for the
height reduction.
LAB POINT
09/2007 to 07/2008
Designation – Trainee Support Service Engineer
Role & Responsibilities
Handle installation and set up of all custom diagnostic instruments
Ensure that the instrument is properly installed and ready to use
Provide support to local field service engineer
Provide maintenance and testing support beyond the warranty period
Technical & Computer Skills
Competent working on MS Office 2007 & 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Microsoft Project,
Microsoft XP, 2000, Vista, Windows 7.
Trained on SAP MM 6.0
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
Worked on CITRIX Platform
Thesis on Lean Manufacturing in Automobile Industry.
Personal Details:
Name: Mohammed Ibnan
Linguistic Abilities: English, Urdu, Hindi, Telugu
Personal Interests: Soccer, Cricket, Automobiles, Fitness
Contact Details: +966540239007
Permanent Address: Riyadh, KSA
Iqama: Transferable