MUHAMMAD RIZWAN

 I have been working as a Senior Transmission and Radio Access Network (RAN) consultant with around 14 years’ experience having an excellent proven track record within Relacom Services, Ericsson Pakistan, Ericsson Oman via Power Tech and China Mobile (CMPak) with a can-do attitude. 
 

Working Experience

                              
RSC Experience:

Doing responsibility as RSC Supervisor, deploy and implement service delivery strategy. Assign and distribute work within ASP departments.
Able to present and discuss all aspects of the task assigned by the project team with all parties concerned. This includes all relevant equipment and elements in the network.
Promoting operational health, safety and Environmental support for all activities associated with site installation.
Ensuring that site installations are done according to Ericsson’s standard using the RA tool.
Updating Project status using the Erisite tool.
Responsible of remote site QA, remote supervision of ASP teams on site, OHS compliance audit on site.
Hands on experience on Erisite and Eritop ASP tracking tools and handle team remotely in a pool concept.

Relacom Services Pvt Ltd April 2014 to Present:
Working as RAN Supervisor 2G & 3G.

          TXN Experience:

Responsible for Connectivity of New Sites.
Configuration and maintenance of Traffic Node.
Software Up gradation of Traffic Node/ML Nodes & ML6352 Nodes.
Traffic routing in MLE, Traffic node at different STM.
Responsible for E1 Routing, dropping and Loop Check for E1 from Node B to RNC.
Configuration & Trouble shooting of ML6600 series. MMU1002, ETU1002, NPU1002, NPU1003, NPU1005 & LTU1002.
Configure LAG on the Ethernet Switch for redundancy.
Connecting Transmission to BTS via Optical or Electrical interfaces. 
Radio Links and WAN Interface configuration for VLAN.
Responsible of NMS visibility activity to implement DCN.
Configurations of HLRB via NPU 1005.
Packet Configurations via GUI & CLI both.
Configuration & Trouble shooting of CN-210 & NPU-3B, NPU-3C, NPU-3D, NPU1C, MMU-2D, MMU-2H, MMU-2k, MMU-3A, MMU4A, LTU2-155 & LTU-16 & commissioned all kind of Ericsson Microwave.
Loop testing (IF,RF).
Links configuration of (0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 & 1.8 M) of ERICSSON.
Configuration of SD, XPIC & SDXPIC links.
Troubleshooting of faults occurring during the up gradation process. 
Providing Centrally Online Support to others Ericsson field Engineers.

          RBS Experience: 
Responsible for Installation, Integration and Commission of RBS 6000 series.
Defining IUB script in Node B of NBAP common and NBAP dedicated.
Coordination with Teams for Node B Commissioning and Integration.
Done configuration and commissioning of Ericsson MINI-LINK Traffic.
Performed Addition, Deletion & Modification of different control parameter for cell sites (3G, Transmission nodes) through the MO scripts and related operations.
Delete and reconfiguring the sites Using Moshell Commands releasing from site hang.
Modification of MO scripts as per design specifications.
Responsible for running the License Scripts for the continuity of the site in the RNC.
Communicate with various departments e.g. ERICSSON RAN Manager, Optimization Team, RNC Integrator, in resolution of Technical problem during Migration or any Upgrading activity in RAN NODES.

CMPAK (Pvt) Ltd.  Aug, 2013 to March 2014:
Worked as a Senior Officer O & M.
Worked on Huawei BTS BBU-3900.
Configuration & troubleshooting of BBU-3900.
Alarm definition & rectify the alarms of BBU-3900.
Configuration & trouble shooting of Huawei rectifier cabinets FCB & Power cube. 
Configuration & Trouble shooting of NPU-3, NPU-3B, NPU-3C, NPU1B, NPU1C, MMU-2B, MMU-2C, MMU-2D, MMU-2H, MMU-155E, LTU-155 & LTU-16 & Commissioned all kind of Ericsson Microwave.
Configuration/O&M troubleshooting/Traffic routing of Ericsson Minilink, HC, Traffic Nodes (TN).
All kind of software loading of Minilink TN & all kind of SDH/PDH transmission.
Documentation of field and RF activities for reporting and escalation to higher management.
Perform TSS activity and Drive testing with RAN team to monitor the performance of the network and find possibilities to increase our KPIs.
Perform on-call 24/7 duty to resolve issues in a cluster.

Ericsson Pakistan :  Jan, 2012 to Aug, 2013.
Worked as RAN Supervisor 2G & 3G.
Worked on CMPAK Zong project.
Installation, Integration and Commission of RBS 6000.
Rectify the alarms of RBS 6000.
Configure all the parameters in the RBS 6000.
Down grade and upgrade of RBS 6000.
Loading CV and flashing software and load IDB in the RBS 6000.
Expansion of RBS 2000 series.
Sector and cabinet expansion of RBS 2000.
Create and install IDBs and check for any alarms.
Implement Test and PAT SDH Rings with Space diversity, XPIC and SNCP for ZONG network in the Hyderabad & Karachi Region, Pakistan.
Responsible for installation and configuration of SDH (MMU2-E/F/LTU) PDH (MMU2-C/B/ATU) Link s sites in south region.
Developed over all SDH back bone (ADM and Microwave Links) by using XPIC STM-2 (MMU2-F) and STM-1 (MMU2-E, LTU) modem card in 20pb/6pc AMM. 
Developed over all PDH Microwave Links (32, 16, 8, 4, 2) mb by using (MMU2B, MMU2c, classic node) modem cards in 20pb, 6pc, 2pb AMM.
Configured all Nodes and established 1+1 Hot 1+1 working Link protection.
Protected the network by using SNCP & MSP.
Experienced in troubleshooting of Traffic node problems and NPU fault removing.  Responsible of testing and performance of Links (Classic node, Traffic node and High Cap sites)
Checking E1 routing, RSL, Alarms, Transmitting and Receiving Frequency, Transmit Power for Minilink TN.
Responsible for the installation and configuration of Minilink Traffic Nodes.
All kind of software loading of Minilink TN & all kind of SDH/PDH transmission Ericsson.
Configuration Of New Release-4 TN cards, NPU1C, NPU3C, MMU2D & MMU2H.
Capacity upgrade of the transmission links.
Integration and Commissioning of the Minilink Traffic Node using Minilink Craft 2.20.
Responsible for the Software Upgrade activities of the Minilink Traffic Node.
Responsible for the cross-connections and transmission path to be clear for the sites.

Power Tech Communications, Sultanate of Oman: - Nov, 2011 to Jan, 2012:
Worked as a Field Engineer for installation, roll out of Ericsson RBS 6000 Series handling sites of Nawras.
Performed commissioning, integration, and testing of Ericsson RBS 6201(V2) & 6102(V2). 
Conducts site acceptance with customer or Field Officer.
Power Tech Communications, Sultanate of Oman: - May, 2011 to Sep, 2011:
Worked as a Implementation Engineer with Ericsson Oman as a Consultant and Handling sites of Oman Mobile and providing Transmission connectivity for 2G & 3G Sites.
Power Tech Communications, Sultanate of Oman: - Feb, 2011 to May2011:
Worked as IP Backhaul Transmission Engineer with Ericsson Oman as a Consultant and Handling sites of Nawras Ph#2 and providing Transmission connectivity for Wi-Max Project.
Integration and Commissioning of the Minilink Traffic Node using Minilink Craft 2.11.
Connectivity of links and back bone with same required configuration.
Up gradation and configuration of Ericsson Transmission from Classic to Traffic Node.
Responsible for the installation and configuration of LTU 155, LTU 16x2, LTU, ETU 3, ETU 2B, NPU 3B, NPU1C, NPU 2 and MMU 2B, MMU 2C, MMU 2D, & MMU 2H.
Software up-gradation release Revision 4 on the Traffic Nodes
Ethernet switch configuration for VLAN.
VLAN configuration for Huawei WiMAX packet data configuration.
Radio Links and WAN Interface configuration for VLAN.
Configure Ethernet Bridge for the Ethernet Port connection to the Huawei WiMAX.
ETU 2B and ETU3 configure for the PDH links for Huawei WiMAX.
Configure PDH links on Lease Line with the Balloon Connectors.
Configure LAG on the Ethernet Switch for redundancy.
Responsible for making the Point-to-Point link for the network through the Ethernet Bridge.
Responsible of NMS visibility activity to implement DCN OSPF areas
Up gradation and configuration of Traffic nodes, i.e., 2p to 2pB, 6p to 6pB and 20p to 20pB
Up gradation and configuration of MMU2C, MMU4-8, MMU4-34 with MMU2D and MMU2H.
Up gradation and configuration of NPU1B and NPU2B with NPU1C and NPU3B.
Up gradation of Traffic nodes from existing baseline to with Release 4.4.4. 
Up gradation of Minilink Radio from existing to Agile type Radios for higher capacity.
Doing Traffic Routing and make cross connections for all the sites connected with the hub or the site of up gradation. 
Doing Ethernet configuration for the Huawei WiMAX sites and providing transmission as Packet link Data and doing end to end configuration for Packet link data to provide Transmission for WiMAX BTS. 
Connecting Transmission to WiMAX BTS via Optical or Electrical interfaces. 
Monitoring the Ethernet link performance using Bandwidth and Delay probe.
Troubleshooting of faults occurring during the up gradation process. 
Coordination with NOC about the status of sites. 
Coordination with project team and customer about the status of sites.

Power Tech Communications, Sultanate of Oman: - April, 2010 to Jan, 2011.
Worked as a Implementation Engineer with Ericsson Oman as a Consultant and Handling sites of Oman Mobile and providing Transmission connectivity for 2G & 3G Sites.
Integration and Commissioning of the Minilink Traffic Node using Minilink Craft 2.8.
Responsible for the installation and configuration of  NPU1C, LTU 155,  LTU 16x2, ETU 3, ETU 2, NPU 3B, NPU 2 and MMU 2B, MMU 2C, MMU 2D.
Software up-gradation release Revision 4 on the Traffic Nodes
Doing Traffic Routing and make cross connections for all the sites connected with the hub or the site of up gradation. 
Troubleshooting of faults occurring during the up gradation process. 
Responsible for making the Point-to-Point link for the network through the Ethernet Bridge.
Responsible of NMS visibility activity to implement DCN OSPF areas.
Coordination with NOC about the status of sites. 
Coordination with project team and customer about the status of sites.
Engineering Consultant for Site Audit Survey:- October, 2010 to November, 2010.
Complete the audit forms.
Check all the parameters are correct.
Check for the snags or any problem in the installation.
Crosscheck the serial numbers of all the equipment’s.
Covering more than 1000(2G+3G) sites throughout Oman
Managed 8 teams to get the best output in a limited time project.   
Power Tech Communications, Sultanate of Oman: - April, 2010  to September, 2010.
Worked as IP Backhaul Transmission Engineer with Ericsson Oman as a Consultant and Handling sites of Nawras and providing Transmission connectivity for Wi-Max Project Ph # 0 & 1. 
Integration and Commissioning of the Minilink Traffic Node using Minilink Craft 2.8.
Connectivity of links and back bone with same required configuration.
Up gradation and configuration of Ericsson Transmission from Classic to Traffic Node.
Responsible for the installation and configuration of LTU 155, LTU 16x2, LTU, ETU 3, ETU 2B, NPU 3B, NPU1C, NPU 2 and MMU 2B, MMU 2C, MMU 2D, & MMU 2H.
Software up-gradation release Revision 4 on the Traffic Nodes
Ethernet switch configuration for VLAN.
VLAN configuration for Huawei WiMAX packet data configuration.
Radio Links and WAN Interface configuration for VLAN.
Configure Ethernet Bridge for the Ethernet Port connection to the Huawei WiMAX.
ETU 2B and ETU3 configure for the PDH links for Huawei WiMAX.
Configure PDH links on Lease Line with the Balloon Connectors.
Configure LAG on the Ethernet Switch for redundancy.
Responsible for making the Point-to-Point link for the network through the Ethernet Bridge.
Responsible of NMS visibility activity to implement DCN OSPF areas
Up gradation and configuration of Traffic nodes, i.e., 2p to 2pB, 6p to 6pB and 20p to 20pB
Up gradation and configuration of MMU2C, MMU4-8, MMU4-34 with MMU2D and MMU2H.
Up gradation and configuration of NPU1B and NPU2B with NPU1C and NPU3B.
Up gradation of Traffic nodes from existing baseline to R19A02 with Release 4.3.2. 
Up gradation of Minilink Radio from existing to Agile type Radios for higher capacity.
Doing Traffic Routing and make cross connections for all the sites connected with the hub or the site of up gradation. 
Doing Ethernet configuration for the Huawei WiMAX sites and providing transmission as Packet link Data and doing end to end configuration for Packet link data to provide Transmission for WiMAX BTS. 
Connecting Transmission to WiMAX BTS via Optical or Electrical interfaces. 
Monitoring the Ethernet link performance using Bandwidth and Delay probe.
Troubleshooting of faults occurring during the up gradation process. 
Responsible for making the Point-to-Point link for the network through the Ethernet Bridge.
Coordination with NOC about the status of sites. 
Coordination with project team and customer about the status of sites.

CMPAK Zong (Pvt) Ltd.  July, 2009 to March, 2010:
Worked as a Senior Technical officer where my job responsibilities were:               
Responsible for O&M activities for CMPAK (China Mobile Company).
Provide Timely technical support to all my group workers to solve any critical problem. 
Determine, analyze and Troubleshoot Circuit related (E1) problems.
Software up gradation of many sites carrying Traffic Node.
Conduction of Preventive Maintenance activities in regular intervals to ensure no faults and all the parameters are within the prescribed limits.
Worked on Traffic node, Minilink 2E and STM links on LTU, MMU 2E and MMU 2F.
Experienced with GSM BSS (Base Station sub System) and radio network features.
BTS Antenna Orientation according to configuration and RF Planning.
Perform Pre Installation Surveys for Microwave Links.
Supervising the Installation and Commissioning of ERICSSON Mini-Link Digital Microwave systems (Classic Node & Traffic Node).
Supervising Installation, integration and expansion of Ericsson RBS (2216, 2116).
Worked on Ericsson RBS (2216, 2116). Trouble shooting, alarms monitoring and rectification.
Identifying RF problems such as, tilts, Azimuths, 
Antenna problems, cross feeders, VSWR losses, hand over failures, call dropping issues, quality issues.
Documentation of field and RF activities for reporting and escalation to higher management.
Perform TSS activity and Drive testing with RAN team to monitor the performance of the network and find possibilities to increase our KPIs.
Perform on-call 24/7 duty to resolve issues in a cluster.

Ericsson Pakistan Pvt Ltd, (FSO) Jan ,2008 to June 2009.
Testing Commissioning of Ericsson RBS 2000 Series RBS 2216 & 2116.
Coordinate & Mange the issues in order to make sure better quality.
Create IDB, Install IDB & troubleshooting IDB issues.
Troubleshooting of BBS of RBS 2216 & 2116 Ericsson.
Working on Ericsson OMT-34-9, 33-9, R35_7.
Troubleshooting of all power issues related RBS/BTS. 
Configuration of different type of Minilink Traffic Nodes (2p, 6p & 20p).
Configuration of NPU-3, NPU-2,  MMU-2B, MMU-2C,MMU-155E, LTU-155 & LTU-16 & Commissioned all kind of Ericsson Microwave.
Configuration/O&M troubleshooting/Traffic routing of Ericsson Minilink, HC, Traffic Nodes (TN).
All kind of software loading of Minilink TN & all kind of SDH/PDH transmission like Ericsson & NEC.
Troubleshooting various sites located across Karachi for modular faults, environmental faults etc.
Perform Antennas & Feeders test sing Anritsu site master.
BSS & transmission acceptance procedure & testing, PAT.
Responsible for Installation, Commissioning & acceptance testing of RBS (2116, 2216) & Transmission system Minilink traffic Node (2p, 6p & 20p) & must ensure that the quality standards given are fulfilled.
Escalate with the Manager Implementation problems that might occur during implementation. 
Regular reporting of status for all sites under installation phase. 
Must be able to use test instruments like site master, power meter etc during commissioning phase
Experienced in tower climbing and laying of RF/IF cables. 
Revisit sites for the clearance of punch list. 
Performing day to day activities like laying, termination of E1 Cables in various BSC and HUB sites. 
BTS Swap from ZTE to ERICSSON 2216 & 2116.
Transmission swap (NEC Japan to ERICSSON)
Coordination with HQ/Regions for issuance of installation material from ware house.
Using GPS for searching the sites.

Education:                                                                                                

Indus University                                             
B.Tech Honors (Electronics)

Major Courses

Solid State Devices
VLSI Systems Design
Electronic Devices and Circuits
Analog Integrated Circuits
Digital Signal Processing
Communication Systems
Computer Communication Networks