This document contains a summary of Zia Mehdi's work experience and technical skills. He has over 10 years of experience in cellular network optimization, including expertise in LTE, UMTS, GSM, and wireless technologies. His roles have included senior RF optimization engineer, 3G RNO, and LTE RF optimization engineer for various telecom companies in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Oman, UAE, and the United States. He is proficient in optimization tools from multiple vendors and has extensive experience monitoring and improving network KPIs.

1. ZIA MEHDI
Mobile #00923452911086,00923122785892
Email ziamehdi16@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Extremely motivated, enthusiastic, & result – oriented Telecom Professional seeking a challenging and
creative opportunity in a professional & competitive environment where my practical knowledge and
work experience can be highly used to enhance the efficiency and productivity while allowing growth in
my skills
TECHNICAL EXPERTIES
 Experienced in cellular Networks such as LTE,UMTS, GSM,TDMA, WCDMA, technologies, TCP/IP,
UDP, routing, IP networking and packet based networks concepts.
 Experienced in wireless standards bodies (e.g. CDG, OMA, 3GPP, 3GPP2). Strong understanding of
TCP/IP and related protocols (e.g., HTTP, UDP, SMTP, POP3)
 Proven skills in design, analysis, testing and support of wireless and wire-line networks. Excellent
multitasking skills for participating in concurrent projects in a cross-functional teamenvironment.
 Experienced in LTE,UMTS Network Optimization to meet network performance key performance
indicators, field performance measurement systems such as Xceed Technology Windcatcher analysis
tool, X-Stream agent and server
 Understanding of mobile radio technologies with knowledge and experience in radio frequency
propagation.RF system modeling tools, cell site hardware, and system performance characteristics
(blocking, handoff behaviour, etc.).
 Proficient in the use of Spectrum Analyzers, Microwave Frequency Counter, Power meters, OTDR,
Oscilloscope, Noise Generator,, extensive use of MATLAB and ADS tools for control, electronics, and
filter designs projects.
 I have been user to Genex Probe and Reporting Tool Genex Assistant, TEMS Investigation
 Mapinfo, NASTAR, M2000, FACTS.TPIM, OSS, PRS. Actix classic and spotlight
 Link budget (Redline Communication
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WORK EXPERIENCE
As 3G Senior RF Optimization Engineer for Huawei Saudi Arabia.
As Sr.3G RNO for STC 4G4 project Riyadh 11th Jan 2016 to 25th July 2016.
As 3G RNO for STC USF project Riyadh 1st Feb 2015 to 10th Jan 2016
As 3G RNO for Mobily project Jeddah. 1st May, 2014 to 31st Jan 2015
I am responsible for,
 Monitoring KPIs and taking KPIs acceptance with customer and 3G new s ites SSV clearance for U900
and taken acceptance with customer, Troubleshooting to get targeted KPIs and working on Huawei
R15
 Troubleshoot areas with poor RF performance. Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend
network changes as applicable, Resolve Neighbors, IRAT PS &CS , HO and Hardware Problems
 Monitor system performance indicators such as Receive level, Receive Quality, Dropped Calls, Blocked
Calls, HO failure and Missing Neighbors, Optimization and performance enhancement of LTE/3G
network, coverage optimization by change in Antenna Power, Tilt, Type, and Orientation.
 Create KPI report and discussed with client for improvement, identified and resolve missing. Neighbors,
poor coverage, drop calls, call setup failure, Data Throughput, pilot pollution.
 Monitoring KPIs through M2000 and OSS and work on TEMS for DT analysis and Perform
Optimization of clusters in the customer network during the deployment phase
 Troubleshoot problem areas and provide recommendations for system performance enhancements

2. Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems and Performs RF
performance activities in customer projects independently, according to project plan and in project
managers guidance and followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented are consistent with
vendor recommendations.
As LTE RF Optimization Engineer on Huawei/Ericsson Clearwire USA project April 2013 to Nov
2013
I am responsible for,
 Optimized, analyzed and improved performance of LTE Network on demand of client. Monitored,
Analyzed statistical drive test data to improve system performance indicators such as dropped calls,
blocked calls, orientation failures, hand-off features and to meet departmental goals.
 Create KPI report and discussed with client for improvement, identified and resolve missing .
neighbours,poor coverage, drop calls, call setup failure, Data Throughput, pilot pollution.
 Post processing LTE and UMTS drive test for UP State clusters , by analyzing Layer 3 and 2 messages
to stand on the Drop Call and Access Failures reasons to fixthem.
 Monitor system performance indicators such as Receive level, Receive Quality, Dropped Calls, Blocked
Calls, HO failure and Missing Neighbours, Optimization and performance enhancement of UMTS
network, coverage optimization by change in Antenna Power, Tilt, Type, and Orientation.
 Create KPI report and discussed with client for improvement, identified and resolve missing. neighbors,
poor coverage, drop calls, call setup failure, Data Throughput, pilot pollution.
 Analyzing SSV data and coordinate with DT Team ,Involving in swaping of Huawei to ALU e NodeBs
 Troubleshoot areas with poor RF performance. Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend
network changes as applicable.
 Provides support to customers in field of expertise
 Work with RF design engineer to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation,
and network configuration,LTE Parameter Check and Audit , identify problem areas in terms of
coverage, interference, or pilot pollution
AS UMTS and LTE Design and Optimization Engineer T Mobile New Jersey Two month short term
Project 1st Feb 13 to 30th Mar 13
 Monitoring DAS sites KPIs using OSS and TPIM .,Making RFDS, RNDCIQ for DAS and define
neighbors ,Perform meeting with Deployment and construction team,Perform DT Analysing using Actix
and Tems Investigation
 Work with RF design team to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and
network configuration,LTE Parameter Check and Audit ,Perform KPI optimization using OSS
As 3G RNO Engineer for MTN Nigeria 21st March 2012 to 2lst September 2012 .
I am responsible for.
 Monitoring Daily Huawei and Ericsson KPIs using FACTS. & M2000,Working on Huwei R12 and
Ericsson W10 and monitoring KPIs using OSS,Reporting and identify the problems and troubleshoot
with Vendor,Resolve Neighbors, IRAT PS &CS , HO and Hardware Problems.
Network performance monitoring and analysis of trends with precise recommendations
 Generation of CR and work orders for improvement of KPIs,Optimization of worst cells for improving
Power, code and IUB congestion and monthly proposals for IUB, code resources and power expansion
SNS Technologies 1st Nov 2010 to 28th Feb 2012.
As 3G RF Optimization Engineer for Nawras Project on Ericsson Tools.
 Analysis of drive test data. Determine and implement required changes and improvements based on
optimization data
 Post-processing of UMTS data using Actix Tool to determine optimal site operation and functionality.

3. Overlay drop call pinpoints with propagation analysis fromUMTS design.
 Identify and optimize the issues in assigned clusters such as invalid scrambling codes, dropped calls,
pilot pollution, handover issues, poor coverage patches and overshooting of cells.
 Responsible for coverage/quality optimization–RSCP and Ec/No optimization to ensure customer
satisfaction.
 Delivering analysis reports towards customer complaints then provide solution and recommendation
 Analyzing and optimizing soft, softer, hard handovers through proper neighbor relationships of 3G-3G,
3G-2G, 2G-3G
 Delivering analysis reports towards customer complaints then provide solution and recommendation
SNS Enterprises for Communication (OMAN) 24th March, 2010 to 31st Oct, 2010
As UMTS RF Optimization Engineer for OMANTEL Project on HUAWEI Tools.
 Analysis of drive test data. Determine and implement required changes and improvements based on
optimization data,Monitoring and maintaining various KPI’s for 3G to desired thresholds as set by the
Customer. Analyzing 2G and 3G logs using ACTIX and TEMS,Monitors network performance KPI of
3G using NASTAR
 Analyzing Call Drop, Neighbor Verification, RNC and Cell Level Parameter by Using NASTAR.
 Perform DT, HSDPA &HSUPA Testing, Perform field testing and gathering log files using different
equipment/drive test tools measuring the performance of signal coverage and quality of indoor and
outdoor base station sites
 Compile data, KPI, routine & technical reports for internal use and customer reporting
Advacomm Ltd(U.A.E) 1st Feb’08 to 28th Feb 10.
As UMTS RF Engineer and work with Huawei for Etisalat Project
 Perform Drive Test on Genex Probe and TEMPS ,Perform post processing on GenexAssistant and Actix
 Analyze the drive test data, identify problem areas and recommend solutions,Perform 2nd carrier testing
by using HSDPA card & also HSPA Plus Testing,Perform Function test, Authentication Test &MOS
testing.
 Perform field testing and gathering log files using different equipment/drive test tools measuring the
performance of signal coverage and quality of indoor and outdoor base station sites
 Delivering analysis reports towards customer complaints then provide solution and recommendation
 Performs drive test analysis of poor signal coverage and quality, Call Event Failures (Voice / Video / PS /
HSDPA) and Handover Failures
 Monitors network performance KPI of 3G using NASTAR
 Analyzing and optimizing soft, softer, hard handovers through proper neighbor relationships of 3G-3G,
3G-2G, 2G-3G
 Performed TestPed testing at Etisalat for Implementing future software and hardware , it includes new
patches and then performATP test on each node
Interactive Group of Company (Dialog Broadband) - 10th Jan’07 to 31st Jan’08
As a Network Engineer,
Design, Plan and deploy Wimax Network, for a large customer base across, Pakistan, using Redline
Communication Products like:
 RedMax AN-100 U ,RedMax- SUO ,RedConnex AN-30e ,RedConnex AN-50e ,RedConnex AN-80i.
 Take DVBS-2 HUB and RSCP Installation training at Islamabad and performed RSCP installation
EDUCATION
 B.E Telecommunication Engineering from N.E.D University Karachi in Jan 2007