Lemuelle L. Labadan has over 7 years of experience in UMTS/3G network optimization. He has worked on optimization projects for Globe Telecommunications in the Philippines, focusing on the National Capital Region, South Luzon, North Luzon, and Mindanao regions. His responsibilities included drive test analysis, parameter optimization, capacity management, and resolution of customer complaints. He has expertise in using tools like TEMS, Nemo Outdoor, Actix Analyzer, and MapInfo.
1. Lemuelle L. Labadan
Address: UR302 Lot 12, Victoria Road, Maxville One, San Miguel, Pasig City, Philippines
Email: lemwel_labadan@yahoo.com
+63 917 833 04 64
WORK EXPERIENCES:
Position: UMTS RF Optimization Engineer
Company: Elabram Systems, Inc. (Contractor)
Client: Globe Telecommunications
Project Name: Huawei NPM (Network Performance Management) –National Capital Region, Philippines
Project Dates: August 4, 2013 - Present
Duties/ Responsibilities:
• Improvement of All VIP Routes and Complaints in National Capital Region, Philippines
• VIP Routes Drivetest Log files Analysis and Resolution
• RF, OSS KPI Optimization involving Neighbor, Capacity and Handover Parameters
• Mobility (HO), Accessibility (CSF) and Retainability (DC) issues checking, rectification, and improvement.
• Providing VIP reports and presentation to customers.
• Issuance of Fault Tickets to implement parameter/physical recommendations.
• Coordination with DT Engineers, Riggers and other teams in addressing each and every issue.
• Post optimization DT and OSS KPI monitoring and improvement
• Handling RF optimization of Major Event venues.
Position: UMTS/GSM RF Optimization Engineer
Company: GLOTECH International (Contractor)
Client: Globe Telecommunications
Project Name: Huawei Nemesis (U2100 + U900 Cluster Optimization) South Luzon / North Luzon Regions, Philippines
Project Dates: August 30, 2013 – July27, 2014
Duties/ Responsibilities:
• RF and OSS KPI Cluster Optimization– U2100 F1, U2100 F2 and U900
• Worst Cell Analysis, Troubleshooting and Rectification
• RF Parameter and Neighbor optimization (involving G900, U2100F1, U2100F2, U900 Neighbor relations)
• Drive testing and DT Analysis using MapInfo, TEMS DT tool and ACTIX Analyzer post processing tool
• Network Traffic, Load and Capacity Optimization
• Cluster Optimization Reports generation and presentation to customers
Position: Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) Team Lead
Company: Elabram Systems, Inc. (Contractor)
Client: Globe Telecommunications
Project Name: Huawei NPM (Network Performance Management) Mindanao Region, Philippines
Project Dates: July 01, 2012 – May 15, 2013
Duties/ Responsibilities:
• Directly reporting to Huawei National and Regional NPM Managers, Globe Telecom NTG/WAE/RNP Heads
• Daily/ Weekly/ Monthly Network KPI Reports and presentation to Customers
• Handled number of RNC as part of Modernization project
• RF and OSS KPI Optimization– F1, F2 and U900
• Spearheaded VIP and Customer Complaints
• Worst Cell Analysis and Troubleshooting
• Neighbor optimization (Intra and Inter Vendor)
• Drivetest Analysis (New Site, Cluster, and Key Cities in the region) using TEMS, Nemo Outdoor as DT tool and Actix
Analyzer as post processing tool
• Network Traffic and Capacity Optimization
• Supports and Monitors DC HSPA+ Activation/Implementation , checks scripts and other supporting documents ,
observes KPI trend after the activity
2. Position: UMTS RF Engineer
Company/ Contractor: ETSI Technologies (Regular Employee)
Employment Dates: July 2007 – June 2012
Client: SMART Communications
Project Name: U2100 FMR Swap/Modernization_ Manila, Philippines
Project Dates: January 12, 2012 – June 30, 2012
Duties/ Responsibilities:
• U2100 site Optimization (Layer 1 and Parameter Optimization)
• Single Site Verification
• Drive test Analysis and Acceptance Report generation
• IP-Iub Migration Acceptance Report
• Re-homed Cluster Optimization
• Worst and Degraded Cell Analysis Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Planning / Re-homing ADJx Datafill creation
Client: Globe Telecommunications
Project Name: UMTS U2100 F2 Upgrade_ Manila, Philippines
Project Dates: April 15, 2011 to January 11, 2012
Duties/ Responsibilities:
• OSS KPI monitoring /Per-cell KPI analysis and Optimization
• Fine Tuning, Parameter Audit & Feature activation
• Drivetest Logs analysis
• Optimization Reports
• Giving solutions to customer complaints and requests.
• Presenting optimization / Acceptance reports
Client: Globe Telecommunications
Project Name: 3G (WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA/RU10/RU20) Managed Service_ Nationwide Philippines
Project Dates: July 2007 to April 14, 2011
Duties and Responsibilities:
New Site and RNC Optimization
• OSS KPI monitoring & RF layer optimization (Antenna Re-panning or Tilting, Parameter Modifications and CPICH
Adjustments).
• RAN Parameter analysis, modification and fine tuning.
• RF Layer Analysis - Cluster & area optimization activities.
• Parameter Audit / changes & Feature activation, parameter xml generations.
• Maintains RNCs to achieve the contractual KPI’s.
• Preparation of Cluster Drive routes.
• Analysis of KPI’s such as CSSR, RABDR, SHO and ISHO and provide recommendation on the worst cells.
• Conduct cluster optimization which involves pilot pollution optimization, SHO/ISHO optimization and detailed
drive test analysis using L3 and RRC messages.
• Initial and Final Cluster Drive Test using Nemo Outdoor and TEMS.
• Analysis of Neighboring Plans / Identification of Missing Neighbors (ADJx).
• Preparation of xml’s (WBTS, WCEL, ADJX creation/modification using Nokia NetAct Plan Editor
• Analysis of Drive Test Logs (drop calls, call set-up failures, soft handover and inter system handover failures) using
Nemo Analyze and ACTIX Analyzer and provides recommendation for worst performing cells.
• Provides recommendation for upgrades on CE (channel element), IUB, IUR, IU-CS and IU-PS utilization.
• Cluster Report Generation.
• Adept in using TEMS Investigation and Nemo Drive Test Tools, Actix Analyzer, MapInfo, Nemo Analyze, Nokia
NetAct Plan Editor
Troubleshooting, Network Quality, and VIP Complaints
• Conducts network-wide benchmarking.
3. • Performs troubleshooting and detailed analysis of subscriber complaints, provides report and recommendation/s for
customer related concerns.
• Troubleshooting based on drive test log files and RAN trace logs.
• Handling Cell site-On-Wheels Optimization for Special Events and Report Generation for Acceptance.
• Joint testing with Customer’s Technical Group and customer’s business and management group (internal and
external) to attend VIP complaints and providing interim and long-term solution.
• Resolution to Fault Tickets and Work Orders provided by Service Helpdesk.
• Coordinate with Field Engineers and Network Operations in troubleshooting and restoration of problematic sites
Capacity Management
• Monitoring capacity items, collecting data, and analyzing trends of the counters.
• Selecting counters and KPIs according to the aggregation level of the KPI.
• Activating counters necessary for monitoring and trending data to start upgrade.
• Analyzing location of bottleneck in space dimension (like the RNC, BTS or cell).
• Flagging/Tagging sites with high CE and IuB utilization and recommend upgrades.
• Monitoring resources utilization and KPI of recently upgraded sites.
• Initiate parameter modifications based on degraded KPI trends and deploy drive test team to verify the effect on
user’s experience.
• Provide recommendations on sites with high CE and IuB usage to prevent KPI degradation.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting based on drive test log file’s RRC and L3 messages together with capacity data
gathered.
• Creating fault tickets on sites with high failures due to capacity reasons for immediate resolution.
• Performs escalation and recommendation on sites with CE and IuB stats problem.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• 7-year- experience in UMTS Optimization
• Globe Telecom Mindanao Region swap out project(NSN – HT)
• 3G NPM Mindanao Team lead / Performance Management
• Monitoring and Maintenance of 5 RNCs in Mindanao Region
• Worst Cell Analysis (HT and NSN)
• U2100 F1 and F2, U900 layers optimization
• UMTS2100 and U900 SSV and Cluster Optimization using Nemo Outdoor and TEMS Investigation tools
• Preparing Datafill for scheduled cluster swap out
• NCR and Mindanao Regions Network Traffic and Load Balancing
• RAN Parameter level optimization, modification, fine tuning and analysis
• Analysis of KPI’s such as CSSR, RABDR, SHO, ISHO, HSDPA Accessibility and Retainability and provide
recommendation on the worst cells.
• Knowledgeable of OSS, RAN tools: Configuration Management, Performance Management, Fault Management,
PlanEditor, Radio Access Configuration tools, Optimizer, Reporting Suite, Huawei M2000 & U2000, Huawei PRS
• Monitoring capacity items and Analyzing location of bottleneck in space dimension (RNC, BTS or cell level).
• POLE CAPACITY testing and providing results/ recommendation to customer -Globe Telecom
• Handled Foreign Acts concert events E2E optimization in Manila from Site survey, Site Nomination, Capacity
Dimensioning, Traffic forecasting, Coordination with Implementation/Commissioning and Transmission Team,
Network Operations, Field Operations, and Business Account Managers to ensure a smooth operation of the
Network during the event proper.
• Lead the End-to-End Implementation of 3G Network for a big sporting event (IRONMAN triathlon) in South Luzon -
Philippines
• Responsible for the Site Survey, Deployment and Optimization of 3G network during the INAUGURATION OF
President B. AQUINO in Quirino Grandstand, Manila.
• Regular network performance and coverage testing in all VIP OFFICES and ROUTES.
• Nationwide Benchmarking Globe vs. other network providers and provided coverage solution in Key cities in
MINDANAO (CDO) and in LUZON (SUBIC, OLONGAPO, and BAGUIO).
• UMTS RF Optimization Engineer Siemens to Nokia swap out project of Globe Telecom -2007
• Experienced in Nokia RNC(RAS06/RU10/RU20) -which involve end to end analysis of the problems which may
arise and maintaining the contractual KPI’s for NSN-Globe 3G Managed Services Optimization project.
4. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
I.T Knowledge
• Operating Systems: Windows 7/XP/2000/Me/98/95
• Application Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), MS Outlook/Outlook Express
Technical understanding of various telecommunications technologies and principles:
• GSM Network Architecture
• UMTS Network Architecture
• LTE Architecture
Planning/Optimization Tools:
• MAPINFO Professional 9.0/10/ 10.5
• Nemo Outdoor and Nemo Handy
• Nemo Analyze
• ACTIX Analyzer
• TEMS Investigation v9/10/11
• TEMS Pocket
• Nokia Plan Editor
• Nokia NetAct Planner Tool
• Huawei M2000 and U2000
• Huawei PRS
• Huawei ActixOne
3G Optimization: Planning, Engineering, Implementation and Optimization, Site survey and Inspection, Network
configuration, Design and Project Evaluation, Research and Development.
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED:
• 3G RU10 Workshop
Nokia-Siemens Networks
March 21, 2010
• 3G RAN KPI
Nokia-Siemens Networks
December 11-12, 2008
• 3G RANOP
Nokia-Siemens Networks
8-10 December, 2008
• 3G Radio Planning Specialists
Nokia-Siemens Networks
14-17 October, 2008
• 3G Radio Planning Essentials
Nokia-Siemens Networks
17-19 September, 2008
• 3G Basics/ UTRAN Technology
ETSI Technologies Inc. – A Nokia Siemens Networks Joint Venture Company
March 21, 2008
QUALIFICATIONS:
Philippine Regulation Commission – Electronics Communications Engineer License Number: 39891
5. EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Major in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Technological University of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines
June 2003-October 2007
Electronics Engineering Technology
Technological University of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines
June 2000-March 2003
DOST (Department of Science and Technology) Scholar
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
• Civil Status : Single
• Nationality : Filipino
• Date of Birth : December 14, 1983
• Languages Spoken : English , Filipino
6. EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Major in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Technological University of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines
June 2003-October 2007
Electronics Engineering Technology
Technological University of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines
June 2000-March 2003
DOST (Department of Science and Technology) Scholar
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
• Civil Status : Single
• Nationality : Filipino
• Date of Birth : December 14, 1983
• Languages Spoken : English , Filipino