I started as a Project Engineer in Alfajr International (Pvt.)Ltd. I worked there on IBS Project for less than an year which included RF Survey, design, Installation and commissioning of RF Repeater/Huawei micro-BTS (3002 and 3006). I worked on Alcatel BTS Evolium MBU1 MBU 2 and ZTE SDR 8800, 8900.
I also worked as a Project Coordinator in Shenzhen Winhap Cor. Ltd. for a period of just over half an year.
Then I joined GrenTech Pakistan team as a Sr. Project Engineer for IBS projects. I worked on this position for about 4.5 years.
I got promoted to Assistant Manager position at the start of 2013 and worked for about 3 years.
Since Jan-2016, I'm working as as Manager Projects (Planning & Implementation) in GrenTech Pakistan which is a subsidery of Shenzhen GrenTech RF Communication Ltd.
• Oversee the creation of Microcell network designs and proposals.
• Monitoring and Execution of deployment process of more than 1000 IBS/DAS and RF Repeaters sites used for different Technologies for different operators in Pakistan.
• Oversee project implementation, design systems by select sites, analyzing data, and prepare customer documentation.
• Oversee the configuration, testing, and commissioning of micro cell networks.
• Accountable for maintenance and support, recommend post optimization configuration changes, support NOC and troubleshoot performance issues and support new technology trials and create test plans.
• Management responsibilities include Internal/external staff and technical education and training.
• Manage projects including multi-operator 2G/3G/4G IBS/DAS design preparation for different high-rise buildings in Pakistan.
• Invoice approval and cost management.
• Maintenance of tools and assets.
• Enforcement and measurement of procedures, process and standards.
• Conduct field work and measurements.
• Perform analysis and troubleshooting.
• Meet and present to customers.
• Preparing Technical Proposals and RFQ.
• Oversea and leading team for preparation of Neutral hosts designs which include Active, Passive & Hybrid DAS solution for Mega Malls and High-rise buildings.
• Providing Technical support to Marketing and Production teams for seeking new marketing opportunities.
• Researching projects, wrote documentation and prepared responses to RFQs.
• Supporting proposals by preparing scope of work and bid paperwork etc.
• Responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedying issues promptly and effectively.
• Responding to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Recruiting, interviewing and hiring staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm and experience to strengthen engineering team.
• Actively pursue personal learning and development opportunities.
• Project Lead at different projects in Pakistan for multiple Clients.
• Meeting with Client & Building managements for project execution.
• Internal Meetings for Business Development.
• Manages Resources & Financial expenses.
• Project Execution strategies.
• Make implementation plans & update daily progress reports.
• Supporting sales team for project pricing and working along construction manager to ensure project delivery in time.
• Multi-operator 2G/3G IBS/DAS design preparation for different high-rise buildings in Pakistan.
• Preparing Technical Design proposal including Existing Coverage Testing, Schematic Diagrams, link budget & BOQ (Bill of Quantity) calculation.
• Perform & verify RF design specifications.
• Technical Site Survey for defining antenna type, antenna location.
• Analyze walk test log files & give recommendations using TEMS Investigation and Netrien (a software used in PDA to monitor Indoor coverage).
• Project Execution and monitoring of different RF Optimization projects Like TMA (Tower Mount Amplifier), TMB (Tower Mount Boaster) and SRRU (Improve BTS Sensitivity)
• KPI monitoring and project execution of more than 250 TMAs and MRRU (Digital Microwave repeater) for CMPAK.
• Technical Presentations and Trainings of different indoor/outdoor repeaters (RF, UMTS, Frequency Shift, Optical fiber Digital & ICS repeater) in front of Customers (CMPAK, Ufone Telenor, WARID & Etisalat).
• Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
• Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
• Meeting with Client & Building managements for project execution.
• Internal Meetings for Business Development.
• Technical Site Survey for defining antenna type, antenna location.
• Cell Design Data Files, Stats, Histograms & PAC, FAC all types of Reports.
• Recommendation of BTS, RF repeater types and location.
• Performing RF surveys & Transmission Testing TEMS Investigation.
• Preparing technical design proposal including link budget & BOQ (Bill Of Quantity) calculation.
• Perform & verify RF design specifications.
• Perform installation supervision activities associated with installation of sites.
• Support team for Installation & Commissioning of Huawei BTS (3002, 3006 & 3900), Alcatel-Lucent BTS 9110 Series & ZTE SDR Equipment.
• Coordinate with customers, sub-con & building managements to ensure proper completion of site.
• Once installation is complete, collect RF data, perform optimization & ATP activities.
• Drive tests using TEMS Investigations 6.1, 8.1 & 10.1 & Netrein PDA software for drive test and monitoring, MapInfo for report preparation.
• Using Spectrum Analyzer to check BTS and RF Repeater o/p power.
• Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects.
• Reduced project waste through efficient designs, resulting in cost reduction.
• Visited sites to plan equipment placement and interconnection to site's existing systems.
• Oversaw projects deployments by guiding supervisors & other team members.
• Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
• Assessed site conditions and collected measurements to make accurate project design determinations for IBS projects.
• Coordination with Customer for smooth execution of Project in North region.
• Technical Site Survey for defining antenna type, antenna location.
• Cell Design Data Files, Stats, Histograms & PAC, FAC all types of Reports.
• Recommendation of BTS, RF repeater types and location.
• Performing RF surveys & Transmission Testing TEMS Investigation.
• Preparing technical design proposal including link budget & BOQ (Bill Of Quantity) calculation.
• Perform & verify RF design specifications.
• Perform installation supervision activities associated with installation of sites.
• Support team for Installation & Commissioning of Huawei BTS 3002,3006 & 3012 and Alcatel-Lucent BTS 9110 Series.
• Coordinate with customers, sub-con & building managements to ensure proper completion of site.
• Once installation is complete, collect RF data, perform optimization & ATP activities.
• Drive tests using TEMS Investigations 6.1, 8.1 & 10.1 & Netrein PDA software for drive test and monitoring, MapInfo for report preparation.
• Using Spectrum Analyzer to check BTS and RF Repeater o/p power.
• Technical Site Survey for defining antenna type, antenna location.
• Cell Design Data Files, Stats, Histograms & PAC, FAC & all types of Reports.
• Recommendation of BTS, RF repeater types and location.
• Performing RF surveys & Transmission Testing by TEMS Investigation.
• Preparing technical design proposal including link budget & BOQ (Bill Of Quantity) calculation.
• Perform & verify RF design specifications.
• Perform installation supervision activities associated with installation of sites.
• Support team for Installation & Commissioning of Huawei BTS 3002, 3006 & 3012) and ALU BTS 9110 Series.
• Coordinate with customers, sub-con & building managements to ensure proper completion of site.
• Once installation is complete, collect RF data, perform optimization & ATP activities.
• Drive tests using TEMS Investigations 6.1, 8.1 & 10.1 & Netrein indoor PDA software for drive test and monitoring, MapInfo for report preparation.
• Using Spectrum Analyzer and Power sensor to check BTS and RF Repeater o/p power.
• Worked to resolve Indoor Radio Coverage problems, improve operations and provide exceptional indoor coverage.