Vijayakumar V

RF Planning & Optimization Engineer

Contact: 9980924924 - email: vijayan_vel@yahoo.co.in

Total Work Experience: 8.3 Years

Technical Skills:
1 Ability to work in an independent environment with minimum supervision and
full accountability.
2 Very good expertise on RF Planning & Optimization for coverage and capacity.
3 Good Exposure in using Mapinfo, MCOM, Tems, Actix for Analyzing & preparing
the reports.
4 Good Understanding of Networking Optimization, Worked on several Green Field
and Network Expansion for GSM as well as WCDMA
5 Monitoring the KPI for CS & PS Services.
6 Good co-ordination skills for managing resources on project
7 Capable of giving online technical support to RF Drive test Engineers
8 Knowledge of Nokia and Huawei Drive tool.
Telecom Tools Used:
1. Planning tool Atoll 2.7.0,Pegaplan.
2. Mapping Tools MAPINFO 10, MCOM, Global Mapper, Google Earth
3. Drive Test tool TEMS Investigation 14.6, Genex Probe
4. Analyzer tool Actix, Genex Assistant, Tems Discovery.
5. NSN BTS Software - NodeB WN7 and RNC 6.2.4(RU30).
Experience in Telecom circles (Vendor, Operator & Circle Name)
1. Ericsson Global India Limited Bangalore MBNL(UK) Project.
2. Nokia Solutions Networks Pvt Ltd - Tamil Nadu Vodafone (Nokia On role)
3. Huawei Telecommunication(India)Pvt Ltd Kerala Aircel (IWS Role)
4. Huawei Telecommunication(India)Pvt Ltd Kerala - Tata Docomo (IWS Role)
5.
Alcatel Lucent Kerala Reliance (IWS Role)
6.
Huawei Telecommunication(India)Pvt Ltd Tamil Nadu (IWS Role)
7.
Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt Ltd Tamil Nadu - Vodafone(IWS Role)
Present Employment
Organization
: Ericsson Global India Limited, Bangalore,Karnataka.
Designation
: Sr.RF Optimization Engineer
Project
: 3G_Opitmization_MBNL_UK
Experience
: 8.3 Years.
Projects:
1. EGIL_MBNL(3UK)_Project(Bangalore) 13th Jul 2015 to Till date.

Monitor daily and hourly Statistics to figure out the cells that are performing bad and in turn
that are contributing towards the KPI degradation.

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Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility KPI analysis and optimization based on GreenPlum,

Optimizer and Netact Reporting Suite.
Responsible for monitoring and optimizing the KPIs for newly launched sites and carriers
Up-gradation sites
Counter level analysis for finding the problem in case of degradation in accessibility and
retainability KPI.
Performed detailed Call drop, setup failure, IRAT failures analysis from the field
measurement data.
Performed Coverage Analysis, Identified & Optimized Coverage Holes based on CPICH Ec/No
& RSCP.
Performed RNC/ BSC Database Audit, 3G & 2G Neighbor Audits to resolve RF Database
Discrepancies.
Performed Soft/Hard Handover analysis.
Performed RNC/ BSC Database Audit, 3G & 2G Neighbor Audits to resolve RF Database
Discrepancies.
Developed processes & reporting format for Site/Cluster Optimization/Acceptance, worst
cells analysis, optimization activities.
Performed CSSR, HOSR, Dropped Call, Voice/Video Erlang Traffic Trends, Rel.99 & HSDPA
Volume & Throughput Analysis, Cell Availability, RRC/RAB Handling, Traffic/Volume,
Soft/Hard Intra-System/IRAT Handovers, Congestion, Admission Control, Compressed Mode,
Channel Quality & Recommending Problem Solution.
Identifying 3G KPIs: Voice, Video and Packet (Coverage, Accessibility, Retain ability,
Utilization, Mobility, Availability, Load Measurements, Throughput).Hardware fault
identification using alarm report & arranging for subsequent rectification.
Maintaining Capacity, accessibility, Integrity and retainability by monitoring and analyzing
KPIs regularly such as RRC access success rate, RAB success rate and drop for CS and PS
both.
Drive test coverage, EC/NO and throughput analysis.
Suggesting the physical optimization and parameter changes to improve coverage, quality
and capacity.
Performing periodic Consistency checks and audits on the Parameters to make sure they
are aligned with the design and agreed strategies.
Layer management analysis and Load sharing analysis.
County level analysis for Top Impacting Sites for CSSSR,DCR and HS
Weekly Customer Slide Pack Submissions for County analysis.
County Process Weekly review.

2. NSN_Vodafone_3G project ROTN (Coimbatore) 16 th Dec 2013 to 7th Jul

2015.
Performed Spectrum drive to address UL Interference (Jammer, Own Booster & other
operator boosters) polluting our own frequency.
Monitoring KPIs Like End to End (Voice, Video, HSDPA, and PS R99) Success Rate as
well as Drop Rate.
Preparing NBH, BBH, Daily, KPI Reports, Monthly Action Plans, and Network
Monitoring Reports as well. Also Optimizing the KPI degraded cells on daily Basis.
Analyzing the PRACH Report for Reducing the Pilot Pollution. Monitoring the RRC & RAB &
Mobility Failures on Daily as well as Hourly Basis.
Review BSS Parameters and propose recommendations submitted by NSN Central team
Performed Cluster Definition and Drive Test Routes preparation for 2G/3G network.
Performed Drive Test Measurement Post-Processing & Root Cause Analysis for Site/Area level
Analysis.
Check different RAN reports (RAN045, RAN046) for neighbour definitions.

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 Performed Active Set, Monitored Set & Detected Set Analysis & Retuning.

Performed Coverage Analysis, Identified & Optimized Coverage Holes based on CPICH
Ec/No & RSCP.
Performed Soft/Hard Handover analysis.
Performed RNC/ BSC Database Audit, 3G & 2G Neighbor Audits to resolve RF Database
Discrepancies.
Performed Soft/Hard Handover analysis.
Performed RNC/ BSC Database Audit, 3G & 2G Neighbor Audits to resolve RF Database
Discrepancies.
Developed processes & reporting format for Site/Cluster Optimization/Acceptance, worst
cells analysis, optimization activities.
Performed CSSR, HOSR, Dropped Call, Voice/Video Erlang Traffic Trends, Rel.99 & HSDPA
Volume & Throughput Analysis, Cell Availability, RRC/RAB Handling, Traffic/Volume,
Soft/Hard Intra-System/IRAT Handovers, Congestion, Admission Control, Compressed Mode,
Channel Quality & Recommending Problem Solution.
Identifying 3G KPIs: Voice, Video and Packet (Coverage, Accessibility, Retain ability,
Utilization, Mobility, Availability, Load Measurements, Throughput).
Ability to handle support teams (Drive test Engineer and riggers).
3. Regularly endorse critical alarms to Operations and Maintenance group for proper handling/
troubleshooting

4. NSN_Vodafone_3G project Chennai(Data Analyzer) From Nov 2011 to Dec

2013.

Analyzing the Log files and exports collected from Drive Tests for KPI anomalies and
issues related to poor Coverage and Rx Quality using ACTIX and TEMS Software.
Allocation of work to the supervisory staff & Co-ordination with site activities.
Analyzing the PRACH Report for Reducing the Pilot Pollution. Monitoring the RRC &
RAB & Mobility Failures on Daily as well as Hourly Basis.
Review BSS Parameters and propose recommendations submitted by NSN Central
team
Performed Cluster Definition and Drive Test Routes preparation for 2G/3G network
Performed Drive Test Measurement Post-Processing & Root Cause Analysis for
Site/Area level Analysis.
Performed Active Set, Monitored Set & Detected Set Analysis & Retuning.
Performed Coverage Analysis, Identified & Optimized Coverage Holes based on
CPICH Ec/No & RSCP.
Performed Soft/Hard Handover analysis.
Performed RNC/ BSC Database Audit, 3G & 2G Neighbor Audits to resolve RF
Database
Discrepancies.
Developed processes & reporting format for Site/Cluster Optimization/Acceptance,
worst cells analysis, optimization activities.
Performed CSSR, HOSR, Dropped Call, Voice/Video Erlang Traffic Trends, Rel.99 &
HSDPA Volume & Throughput Analysis, Cell Availability, RRC/RAB Handling,
Traffic/Volume, Soft/Hard Intra-System/IRAT Handovers, Congestion, Admission Control,
Compressed Mode, Channel Quality & Recommending Problem Solution.
Ability to handle support teams (Drive test Engineer and riggers).

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Regularly endorse critical alarms to Operations and Maintenance group for proper
handling/ troubleshooting.

5. Huawei_Aircel_3G_Project_kerala From July 2011 to November 2011.

Making SCFT Report for new cell sites. Drive Test Data processing and Analysis and
providing
suggestion regarding optimization.
Optimizing cell sites by investigating capacity and coverage problem, Interference
Analysis, Dropped calls & Missing Neighbours
Antenna Orientation / Tilt changes.
Check and make the KPI reports of the network in terms of call blocking and dropped
call.
ATP drive for acceptance test for comparison with previous vendor network
Function test of network.
Optimizing the network through analysis tool to providing the better coverage in
coverage hole & for balancing the traffic of the network.

6. Alcatel_Lucent_Reliance_Project_Kerala From January 2011 to July 2011.

Optimizing cell sites by investigating capacity and coverage problem, Interference

Analysis, Dropped calls & Missing Neighbours.
Updating the ZRC through CNA analyzing tool and do the loaded and unloaded drive.
Antenna Orientation / Tilt changes.
Check and make the KPI reports of the network in terms of call blocking and dropped
call.
ATP drive for acceptance test for comparison with previous vendor network.
Function test of network.Optimizing the network through analysis tool to providing the
better coverage in coverage hole & for balancing the traffic of the network.
Analysis of drive log files regarding coverage & quality issues in the drive plot.
Generation and preparing the reports using post processing tool Actix.
Suggesting the Orientation, Tilt for Coverage & Quality related Issues.

7. Huawei_Survey_Project_Kerala, From June 2008 to January 2011.

Audit of coverage of each sector

Nominal Planning based on coverage requirements and supervising site surveys
Planning and implementation of Micro sites, Capacity & Coverage Sites.
LOS survey for Access, Backbone microwave links & Bsc Microwave surveys.
Checking for obstacle details that may obstruct the transmission path of MW link as
Planned.
Extraction of AMSL values from SOI maps.
Path Profile generation and verification using Path loss 4.0 and RL Tool.
The optimum height of antenna keeping in view the height of obstacles and clearance
Generation and submission of LOS survey reports.
Cleared Access and Backbone links on Critical Terrains like Idukki, Kottayam,
Phathanamthitta and Malappuram,Kannur,Wayanad.
Measurement of physical parameter like Latitude, Longitude, Azimuth, Tilt, Height.
Familiar in MapInfo, Global Mapper, Path loss, RL tool, Google Earth.
Suggesting Antenna height and Tilting

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Suggesting the Azimuth as per the clutter and Terrain

Making documentation on site survey, photos of clutter and civil criteria

8. NSN_Vodafone_Project_Tamil Nadu From March 2008 to June 2008

Nominal Survey based on coverage or capacity requirements and supervising site

surveys.
Planning and implementation of Micro sites, Capacity & Coverage Sites.
Audit of coverage of each sector
Fine tuning of Links between two sites using Microwave Antennas.
LOS survey for Access, Backbone microwave links.
Checking for obstacle details that may obstruct the transmission path of MW link as
Planned.
Extraction of AMSL values from SOI maps.
Path Profile generation and verification using Path loss 4.0 and RL Tool.
Generation and submission of LOS survey reports.
Cleared Access and Backbone links on Critical Terrains like Ooty, Dharmapuri , Vellor,
Kodaikannal. Coimbatore.
Measurement of physical parameter like Latitude, Longitude, Azimuth, Tilt, Height

Academic Qualifications
1. B.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Bannari Amman Institute of
Technology, Satyamangalam, in 2007 with 67 % of marks in final Exam.
2. Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Muthayammal polytechnic
college, Rasipuram, 2004 with 85.5% of marks in final Exam.
3. SSLC in Bharathi Matric Hr.Sec,School, Thammampatty in 2000 with 68% of marks in final
Exam.
Personal Details
Date of Birth
: March, 17, 1985.
Marital Status
: Single.
Nationality
: Indian
Address for Communication
: 17/3, Behind sivan temple, Kongu Nagar
Jangamasamudhram, Thammampatty(PO)
Gangavalli(TK), Salem(DT),636113
E-Mail ID
: vijayan_vel@yahoo.co.in
Contact No
: 9980924924
DECLARATION:
I consider myself confident of my ability to work in a team.
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

(Vijayakumar V)

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Date of Submission of Resume:

Place of Submission of Resume:

2016
Bangalore, India.

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