1. MAZHAR FAROOQ
142 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, UK
Email: mazfarooq@gmail.com
Mobile: +44 7768097392
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am graduate and qualified engineer with broad ranging knowledge and skills in RF and wireless
communications. I am capable of quickly adapting to changing environments and an effective team-player.
Flexible committed individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. Looking
to pursue a challenging career in telecoms with opportunities to learn and progress in the field.
EDUCATION
Degree University Graduation
MSc Communications Engineering University of York, UK 2008
BS Computer Science Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Pakistan 2005
MSC MODULES
• Wireless and Satellite Comms
• Personal and Mobile Comms • Optical Communications
• Antennas and Propagation • Satellite Communications
• Wireless Systems • Ad Hoc and Broadband Mobile Networks
• Digital Signal Processing • Network Security and Authentication
• Internet Protocol
COURSEWORKS
• Emerging Technologies, WiMAX
• Ad-hoc wireless networks
PROJECTS
MSc Project
Title: Simulation of a self-organisisng wireless sensor network.
BS Project
Title: Design and implementation of integrated solutions of VoIP over wireless network.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• Telecoms/Cellular: Excellent knowledge and understanding of 2G, 3G radio, transmission and core
networks, including; RF and MW Link Planning, transmission strategy and management, Channel
assignment and handoff strategies, Interference and system capacity, GSM (MSS, BSS, BTS, BSC, NSS),
UMTS (Node B, RNC, UTRAN), core network components; SGSN, GGSN, MSC, GMSC, VLR, HLR,
Femtocell, PDH, SDH, ATM, circuiting theory, Theoretical knowledge of NSN RAN, Femto Cell (HNB,
GHNB), UTRAN interfaces (Iub, Iur, IuCS, IuPS, Iuh)
• Good knowledge of wireless technologies; CDMA, GPRS, TDMA, WCDMA, EDGE, HSPA, DWDM,
WiFi, WiMAX, UWB, Bluetooth, Zigbee, WiFi, Wibree, TETRA, etc
• Internet Infrastructure: VoIP, TCP/IP, Ethernet (LAN/WAN), X-25, QoS, Transmission, Network
planning/designing, Traffic Engineering, SS7, DXX, VPN, MPLS, H.323, SIP, IGRP, BGP, DHCP,
NAT, DNS, HTTP, RIP, MPLS. Configuration and network management using Cisco routers and switches.
• Network Security: Cryptographic Techniques, Authentication Applications, Web Security, Email
Security, IP Security, Mobile IP security
• Software Tools: Matlab, Visio, MS Project, MS Office (2000, XP, Vista), MS Excel, MS Access, etc
Programming languages; C/C++, JAVA, ASP, VB, basic level Oracle, SQL
WORK EXPERIENCE
Network Engineer Broadwave Communications (Pvt.) Limited, Karachi, Pakistan Sept 05 – Aug 06
Responsibilities:
• RF Site Survey and Link Budget reports
• LoS calculations for transmission activities, Fresnel zone clearances, link sizing and interference
calculations
• Carrying out tests by visiting different sites

2. • Co-ordinate with field technicians, service providers and vendors in creating, updating and resolving
customer/network issues.
• Identifying, analysing and reporting faults found and preparing detailed reports to achieve
optimised network
• Transmission network design, configuration, deployment and troubleshoot point-to-point and point-to-
multipoint links
• Responsible to provide quality and reliable wireless data, Internet, and voice services to clients
• Assisting manager operations in project support, filling documents, researching and analysing customer
requirements, planning and scheduling tasks, making network drawings on MS Visio
• Gained basic level experience on MapInfo
• Network hardware maintenance and cabling including management and configuration of network
equipments (PC, routers, switches, hubs, Access points etc)
• Carrying out research on different technologies and giving presentations and assist in office activities.
Skills developed:
• Developed project management, report writing, presentation and team work skills
• Developed customer services skills by directly contacting customers
• Adapted quickly to different tasks given and working with different teams
• Improved presentation skills by regularly visiting clients and giving presentations
• Quickly learned to operate new equipments and tools
• Worked efficiently and communicated well with site engineers, rigors, supervisors and managers
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Worked part-time in retail and gained customer service experience in varied environments and job roles
Skills developed:
• Worked under pressure, reacting quickly and appropriately to customers’ demands
• Enhanced communication skills by direct contact with customers
• Communicated well with colleagues at all levels with confidence
• Developed customer services skills while dealing with cutomers’ complaints
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Organisation Skills: Good organising skills developed while arranging different events at university level.
• Communication Skills: Presentation skills and confidence demonstrated during the delivery of tutorials
and group presentations at the university. Have given numerous presentations during my studies and also
during my job and enjoy public speaking.
• Leadership & co-ordination: Worked as a chairman of the group in my final project in MSc. Organised
and co-ordinated in various events that took place in college and university.
• Problem Solving Skills: Engineering degree at both undergraduate and postgraduate level enhanced my
problem solving skills.
• Analytic and Decision Making Skills: Developed analytical ability and quick decision making when
worked independently on different projects during study and work.
• Research and Project Management Skills: Developed excellent project management skills throughout
the undergraduate and postgraduate studies completing several research papers and projects on time.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Awarded Electronic Engineering Department Scholarship from University of York for having excellent
academic background.
• Achieved distinction in Final Year Project at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Participated in cricket tournaments at school, college and university levels and captain college cricket team
• Represented school and university squash teams as captain and two times finalist at inter-college level
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Visa Status (UK): HSMP Teir 1 valid till 11/06/12
Hold Full UK Driving Licence