Pankaj Patel is an RF engineer with over 3 years of experience in GSM, WCDMA, and LTE technologies. He has experience in network performance monitoring and optimization through analyzing KPIs and drive test data. Currently working as an RF planning and optimization engineer for Idea Cellular in Satara, India, he is responsible for monitoring and improving the performance of 2G, 3G, and 4G networks in the cluster.

1. PANKAJ PATEL (RF Engineer)
EMAIL : pankajkpatel4492@gmail.com
MOBILE : +91 8605035900, 8655683742
PASSPORT NO - L7503857
PROFFESIONALQUALIFICATIONS:-
• RF Planning and Optimization Engineer with 3.2 yearsof experience in GSM,WCDMA,LTE
Technology.
• Experience in analyzing the KPI's (key performance indicators) traffic statistics and monitoring
the network fortroubleshooting on daily basis.
• Experience in analyzing stats on cell & BSS levels such as call success rate CSSR,handoversuccess
rate HOSR,TCHblocking,SDCCH blocking,RF utilization, RF Lossrate etc.
• Experience in performing optimization duties like: frequency hopping, powercontrol, extended
range cell, concentric cell, DTX,AMR drive test & a trace analysis & transferring knowledge to local
team analyzing BSC/BTS timers &setting their optimized values. Also, provided support in
optimizing the radio GSM network.
• Knowledge of UMTS,WCDMA,technologies.Hand on experience on GSM technology.
• Experience in designing & preparation of network expansions, recommending & providing
solutions forradio networkquality improvements. Also enhance performance of network&
optimization department.
• Responsible for generation of Cell Designdatabase of new and existing sites, site validation,site
verification,completionofAcceptanceProcessfornewsitesetc.
• Complete planning of In-buildingSolutions formajorcorporate clients like Cummins India, Lee
Meridian, Sutherland Technologies, and many reputed organizations.
• Provenprofessional training in GSM radio cell planning principles & engineering, professional
experience in GSM radio frequency planning & design.
• Experience in RF Frequency planning. Work on GPRS performance monitoring & networkhealth
statistics foroptimization.
• Experience of working with various planning tools including MCOM,MAPINFO in a large
corporation.
• Experience in identifying external radio interference sources.
• Involvementin trials to optimize radio performance of the network by changingBSC
parametersand utilizingnewEricssonfeatures.
• Excellentverbal/written communication skills and strong analytical abilities and can perform
well both independently and as a team player.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 OperatingSystem:Windows XP/NT/2000/7
 PlanningTool:-
 DriveTestTool:TEMSInvestigation (version: 11.0,13.0,13.1,15.0,16.3),
 Post ProcessingTool:MapInfoProfessional8.5
 Other Tools:Mapgrid, FICS. GPS 12 XL,GPS 72 (Garmin), Google Earth, Microsoftstreets &
Strips, Cell tool,Site Mapper, Binoculars etc
TRAINING UNDERTAKEN:
The followingare the trainings that I have attended during my professional tenure:
• Radio Network Optimization (RNO:MCOM, MAPINFO,TEMS Cell planner Universal (ERICSSON)
Tool,Google Earth.)conducted by ERICSSON,INDIA
• Basics of UMTSconducted by ERICSSON, INDIA

2.  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Client: IDEACELLULARLTD. (Off Roll)
May 2015 to Present in SATARA Cluster
RolesandResponsibilities:-
LookSATARACluster (715 Sites 2G &510 Sites 2G &310 Sites 4G) and overallactivities
related to planning and optimization.
GSM:
 Monitoring and improving networkperformance on Macro and Micro cellsto provide QOS
to customers.
 Maintaining KPI(key performance indicators) of cluster; mostly focused on HOSR, TCH
Drop, SD Drop, TCH Blocking, SD Blocking, Rx DL UL Qual and RACH Failure
 Optimizing the networkperformance using Ericsson tools such as Radio Network
Optimization (RNO),Frequency Allocation System (FAS), Measurement Result Recording
(MRR) and Cellular Network Administration.
 Managing ABIS Optimization (Demand data channels) for increasing additional data
timeslot to improve 2G Data Throughput.
 Performing appropriate actions for worstperforming cells which are having high TBF drop
rate, congestion, and PDCHOver utilization.
Weekly RF Parameter Audit.
 Preparing monthly Up-gradation De-gradation plan forTRX addition and deletion to have
Optimum Radio NetworkUtilization.
 Proposal of repeater & In Building Solution based on complaint fronts & planning
requirements.
 Deciding site locations, antenna orientations, Tilt, its mounting heights and types of antenna
to be used.
UMTS:
 Monitoring of 3G KPIs on daily basis whichincludes Accessibility, Retain ability, Integrity
and Mobility.
 Preparing action plan and then execute actions to improve worst KPI cells.
 Capacity management and resource management at Node B level by implementing sector
splitting, CE upgrade, PowerUpgrade, Code Upgrade, and Modulation Upgrade.
 Capacity management & traffic off loading at RNC level by implementing Sites Migrations.
 Suggesting and implementing the changes in parameters for better performance of the
network with a close periodic scrutiny.
 Support zonal Team for criticalcomplaints related to 3G.
LTE:
 Antenna configurations, implemented PCI, PCI clashes, Azimuth, Hand over parameters prior to
the Drive test.
 Checking and rectify PCI swap, coverage and handover related issue.
 Performing LTE Pre launch and post launch network optimization TEMS drive analysis,
neighbour relation, and tilt and parameter optimization.
 LTE Network Launch & Cluster Optimization.
 Single site drive test, check site acceptance report format, drive test analysis..
 LTE network launch and cluster optimization, making field level changes.
 Providing Drive routes to DT engineer using MAPINFO and also defining cluster boundaries.
 Carry out basic parameter checks such as RSRP, SINR, and Throughput during the Test.

3. Client: ERICSSONINDIAPVT.LTD (Off Roll)
Role: RF Engineer GSM and UMTS Mumbai Location
August 2013 – May 2015 (1 year 10 months)
ProjectScope:At EricssonI worked on VODAFONE 2G GSM AND 3G U900 & 2100 MHz Band
project. The project included performing site survey,site planning, nominal cell planning,
frequency planning, Cell Design Database (CDD) preparation, performance monitoring of upcoming
sites, daily KPI monitoring, guiding survey team, site verification,Acceptance testing etc. I
supervised a team of 5 performance engineers whoprovided comprehensive RF support in terms
of RF planning, optimization & performance engineering. Apart fromperforming the above
mentioned activities I also coordinated withthe clients to discuss various network related, quality
and coveragerelated issues.
RolesandResponsibilities:-
2G (GSM):
 Optimization of GSM sites based on coverage Rx level, Rx quality.
 Proposing new site after analysis of coverage issue. coverage by skewing sectors, down
tilt/up tilt, power increase/decrease by using better antenna gain
 Site auditing and verifyinghardware, tilt, antenna height and orientation, according to the
site database
 Analyzed the drive test log files using Tems investigation. Find the swap, interference in the
sites during the optimization & resolve the swap .missing neighbours, soft handover using
drive test data’s.
3G (U900 & UMTS):
 Drive Test and Optimization of U900 and UMTS sites based on coverage RSCP, Quality
Ec/No,pilot pollution,
 Missing neighbours, softhandover using drive test data’s. optimize to improve Ec/Io
(reduce pilot pollution) by improving RSCP of dominant cells and reducing coverage
(interference) of less dominant sectors through antenna tilt changes and power changes,
thus rectify the overshooting sectors issues.
 Checking co-scrambling codeissues. Adding missing 3g-3g neighbours and deleting the long
neighbours using scanner measurements. 2G GSM 900/1800 drive test, data Analyzer &
field optimization: physical optimization of existing sites. Finding out the interference
problem & rectify the same. Identify the reasons for TCH blocking, TCH drop & handover
failures.
 Primary verificationof drive data and taking necessary correctivemeasures, like
Neighbours, addition and deletion and interference analysis. Providing appropriate tilts
(electrical/mechanical) to reduce the interference or improve the coverage.3 G drive test -
HSDPA & HSUPA drive testing forchecking throughput in network. HSDPA parameters like
CQI, modulation etc.
 To performSCFT & Speed test.
EDUCATIONALBACKGROUND:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics& communications Engineering) withHonors
RGPVBhopal, India. (July 2013)
MAJOREDUCATIONALPROJECTS:
• Participated in National Level TechnicalSymposium on “MicrowaveCommunication” Organized by
Mittal Institute of Technology,Bhopal.
• Presented Seminar on "Evaluationand Architecture of Global System for Mobile (GSM)".

4. Employer: Titiksha Tele TechnocratsPvt.Ltd.
Job Title: RF Planning and Optimization Engineer
Start Month/Year: 05/2015
End Month/Year: Current
City: Satara
Country: India
JobPreferences:
Job Category: RF Engineering Jobs
Job Status: Immediate
Desired Salary: As forPosition
Desired Location: Any
Willing to Relocate: Yes
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