Gaurav Sharma has over 6 years of experience in 3G and 2G planning, optimization, and IBS designing. He has worked for companies such as Nokia Solutions and Networks, Tring Telecom, Integrated Wireless Solutions, and Alcatel-Lucent. His expertise includes 3G and 2G RF planning and optimization, drive test analysis, capacity optimization, new site planning, and IBS designing using tools like iBwave. He is proficient with various planning tools and has strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

1. Gaurav Sharma
+91 89399 03413 (Chennai, IN) gshar0101@gmail.com
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RF Engineer (Planning & Optimization)-Telecommunication
Total 6.3 years of experience in 3G & 2G Planning, Optimization and IBS designing
Education
• B.E. in Electronics & Communication class of 2009 from Rural Engineering College Bhalki, Visveswaraiah
Technological University Belgaum, Karnataka, India
• 10th & 12th class of 2002 and 2004 respectively from Government Senior Secondary School Sarkaghat,
Hlimachal Pradesh Board of School Education Dharamshala, India
Professional Experience
• Nokia Solutions and Network Global, India: 1 year of experience as Network Planning & Optimization Engineer
at 3G technology (May 2015 till the date), Location-Chennai
• Tring Telecom, Oman: 1.2 years of experience as IBS Engineer at 2G, 3G technology (March 2014 to May
2015), Location-Muscat
• Integrated Wireless Solutions: 7 months of experience as Radio Network Optimizer at 3G technology (Jul 2013
to Feb 2014), Location-Chennai
• Alcatel-Lucent, India (Off role-Adecco India): 3.5 years of experience as RF Engineer at 2G technology
(Feb2010 to Jul 2013), Location-Chennai
Profile and Strengths
• NCSS Certification at 3G
• Good Knowledge of NSN, Huawei, ZTE WCDMA/GSM features, parameters & counters
• Hands on experience in monitoring, analysis and optimization of GSM, UMTS/HSPA KPIs
• Coverage, quality and capacity optimization through parameter and physical antenna tuning
• Experienced at Nemo, TEMS Drive Test/analysis tools
• Experienced at Netact (Nokia), M2000(Huawei)
• Good at Mapinfo, Google Earth, MS Office
• Exposer on Optimi Planning tool (2G frequency planning)
• Good hand at iBwave tool (IBS Design and Planning)
• Capable of grasping inputs at a quick pace and working within deadlines
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills
Technological Details
3G RF Planning and Optimization
• Well experienced in Nokia, Huawei and ZTE network
• Fine tuning of the network using Statistics, DT Analysis, RNO Tools and other OSS applications
• Monitoring of UMTS Radio Network Statistics on daily basis to achieve & maintain the Network Performance
• Responsible for reducing drops, improving Handover, CSSR, RRC Connection & RAB Establishment Success
rate for Voice & Data services
• Good in KPI improvement and managing 3G multi carrier network
• Experienced in soft optimization & physical optimization
• Experienced in Capacity Optimization/Expansion
• Experienced in Neighbor Audit, Parameter Audit
• New Site Planning on the basis of capacity and coverage requests
• Drive Test Analysis-RSCP, PN Pollution, Accessibility Failure, Call Drop, HO Failure, overshooting etc.
• Report generation for number of real time reports as a part Optimization to monitor and analyze network statistics
2G RF Planning and Optimization
• Experienced on Huawei network
• Daily analysis of GSM Performance reports, KPI trend and taking corrective actions
• Analysis of alarm, outage, fluctuations reports and correlating with KPI degradation

2. Gaurav Sharma
+91 89399 03413 (Chennai, IN) gshar0101@gmail.com
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• Taking initiatives to improve the quality of the Network by doing periodic audits of Frequency, MAIO, MAL, HSN,
Neighbor, Parameters
• Skilled in Cell Level Analysis-
a) Prevent congestion by analyzing the voice traffic and optimizing the cell (soft optimization/trx addition)
b) Proposing coverage enhancing features, improving KPI
c) Analysis of HO failure based on Cell to Cell outgoing/incoming HO report, Channel Seizure report
d) Preventing Channel Assignment Failure based on analysis of Channel Seizure / Hardware Alarms
e) Analysis of call drop based on Call Drop Report, Radio Link Failure Report, TA Report
f) Prevent SD congestion based on SDCCH utilization (LAC boundaries, SMS, Voice Traffic, GPRS Traffic)
g) MMR based neighbor addition
• Perform drive test analysis:
a) For troubleshooting coverage and quality issues
b) For resolving customer complaints
• Planning new sites based on location, present traffic, coverage hole and giving frequency plan to new sites
• Preparation of weekly presentation on KPI status, Action plan and NW issues to the customer
IBS Designing
• IBS designing using iBwave tool(6.5.1 Version)
• Responsible for the complete turn-key project and managed services, including RF site survey, planning,
designing, optimization, deployment and operations of In-Building Coverage Solutions
• Propose Multiband & Multi-operator Passive as well as Active design solution to ensure coverage by achieving the
target KPIs set by the customer
• Preparing Technical Design proposal including Existing Coverage Testing, Schematic Diagrams, Antennae Layout
& cables routing, Link Budgeting, BOQ (Bill of Quantity) calculation, Technical specification documents
• Once RF equipment is installed, perform RF data collection to ensure that the quality of service meets RF design
specifications
• Walk Test Report using Nemo Handy Tool, Result Performance Review & Analysis (Rx Level, Rx Qual, RSCP,
Ec/No KPIs analysis & parameter verification)
• Based on data collection activities, adjust any design and proposal products that do not meet specifications and/or
recommend equipment or parameter adjustments
• Checking the post installation coverage, spillage, and Handover tests
• Verify macro, micro and In-building coverage plans to meet quality specifications
• Optimization of the design, by implementing necessary changes to meet the KPIs.
• Interaction with customer for the resolution of technical issues
• Plan, manage, monitor and control work breakdown structure, project schedule, resource allocation,
communication plans & associated quality plans
• Preparation of technical documents, Joint visits for site Inspection, Acceptance and Quality assurance
• Project Roll-Out coordination, supervision and management with field teams
Personal Details
• Address: Village- Barchhwar, Post Office-Suraj Pur Bari, Tehsil- Sarkaghat, District-Mandi, State-Himachal
Pradesh, INDIA, Pin Code-175024
• Date of Birth: 25thMarch1987
• Marital Status: Married
• Languages: Hindi, English
• Hobbies: Playing Basketball, Listening to Music