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Shoaib Iqbal

Shoaib Iqbal

Kanata,ON

Summary

Talented Telecommunications Engineer applying 10+ years of professional skills looking for career advancement and professional growth where I can utilize my skills for research, leadership, learning and innovate technology to serve the organization better.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

5G Wireless Network Engineer

Syntronic Research & Development Canada Inc. (Ericsson Canada Inc.)
04.2022 - Current
  • 5G Massive MIMO OTA Testing on High Band mmWave Frequencies.
  • Tested, identified and troubleshot 5G NR issues in field with OTA cellular network and data collection equipment.
  • Performed mobility/handover tests using TEMS.
  • Uploaded and processed data achieved after benchmarking using MATLAB, MapInfo and eLoggo tool to plot KPIs for post-processing.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Testing features on 5G NR NSA OTA(Over The Air) with LTE Anchor using Ericsson MOShell for Ericsson new features to achieve coverage & throughput gains using MATLAB, SQL and PowerBI for higher data rates and capacity gains.
  • Applied diagnostics and testing tools to systems, quickly identifying issues and implementing completing resolutions.
  • Testing on OTA with post processing tools using optimization, drive-test, RF measurement and signal processing tools such as TEMS, iPERF, NEMO, Qualcomm tools such as QXDM, QCAT and QPST
  • Technical expertise in mobile network & Access Network L3/L2 testing, wireless technologies, and hardware testing methods
  • Testing, Verification and Integration of various 5G NR SA/NSA Baseband SPs (Solution Packages) for new features to achieve the target gains in a Network.
  • Analyzed project requirements, developing specifications and modeling proposed designs to evaluate performance and ultimately create high-functioning technology.
  • Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
  • Conferred with Ericsson engineers, developers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.

Senior IMS Validation Engineer

BSNL India (TCS/Ericsson India Inc.)
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • SME for E2E Network testing LTE/IMS RAN, Backhaul & Core using Spirent Landslide for testing MME and its GTP protocol messages using essential troubleshooting tools like Wireshark, QXDM, Node Traces and troubleshooting issues while running various tests in the lab.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere for E2E IMS Core testing.
  • Resolved and troubleshoot IMS call issues, improved testing procedures and provided exceptional dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Senior System Integration & Test Engineer

TCS (Ericsson India Inc.)
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Worked on manual testing of Ericsson NPA (Network Performance Analyzer) framework to retrieve Real time KPIs by retrieving counters from the OSS for Network Performance and optimization
  • Analyzing business requirements with Ericsson and AirTel to determine test criteria and effort estimation for the NPA tool
  • Daily reporting and analyzing manual testing reports that determine the Ericsson NPA Tool quality and release readiness
  • Logging bugs and defects on to HP ALM and raising CSR to the development team for further analysis using JIRA.
  • Reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements.
  • Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance of Ericsson integration of modules.
  • Planned, implemented, tested, and documented solutions within integrated testing facility for integration efforts and support of third-party engineers.

E2E Network Operations Engineer

Microsoft Corp, HCL America
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for maintenance, installation, testing, validating & troubleshooting Microsoft's internal Cellular Network (MCN) which included GSM, UMTS, LTE, IMS, WIFI Calling (ePDG) and RCS for issues related to RAN & Core (Huawei) while running QA automation on Microsoft devices
  • Analyzing and troubleshooting call traces, log files and QXDM traces to find RCA for incidents/tickets in MCN
  • Identified and categorized equipment issues, responding to calls-for-service to maintain NOC effectiveness.
  • Analyzing Real-time KPIs using NetScout nGeniusOne and SQL Database for Network Performance monitoring.
  • Coordinated installation, testing and implementation of network operation equipment, physical facilities and infrastructure.
  • Utilized Microsoft PowerBI, SQL and PRTG to create pie and bar charts to develop graphical reports for Network Health KPIs and SLAs.
  • Provided regular Network status updates to internal Microsoft customers regarding open tickets related to Network issues.
  • Authored, scheduled and maintained network activities and MOPs to reach optimum operations levels for Network downtime to support upgrades, software or hardware installations.
  • Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
  • RF Benchmarking using Anite NEMO Outdoor and Walker Air for DAS RF Signals across the Microsoft buildings and analyzing heatmaps for better signal coverage and troubleshooting customer issues if any.

RAN NPI Engineer I & II

Ericsson Inc
05.2011 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for testing & troubleshooting Ericsson RAN (UMTS & LTE) in Customer labs for FOA, installation
  • Providing Lab Support for troubleshooting WCDMA/LTE RAN related issues, collecting traces, clearing alarms and HW issues on eNodeB / RNC using tools like Moshell, AMOS, SecureCRT, OSS etc
  • Post-processing KPI Analysis using Ericsson ITK by retrieving counters per ROP and MOSHELL, SQL Database respectively.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and identified test requirements for Ericsson/T-Mobile lab testability.
  • Tested, identified and troubleshoot problems after FOA Testing in field with T-Mobile cellular networks and RF data collection equipment like iPerf, TEMS, NEMO.
  • Utilized Ericsson ITK tool to create pie and bar charts to develop KPI reports for post-processing.
  • Authored, scheduled and maintained network activities and MOPs to reach optimum operations levels after testing.

Field Test Technician

3S Network Inc, Ericsson Inc
07.2010 - 02.2011
  • Responsible for drive testing, troubleshooting, post processing and leading AT&T Network Optimization issues pre/post feature deployment and KPI Analysis with Ericsson SMEs.
  • Used critical thinking to break down RF problems, evaluate drive test RF optimization solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Tested, identified and troubleshot problems in field with cellular networks and data collection equipment.
  • Uploaded and processed data achieved after RF benchmarking.
  • Conferred with Ericsson engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science Eng

Silicon Valley University
Santa Clara, California USA

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Comm. Eng

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India

Master of Management - Management

Crandall University
Moncton, NB
04.2022

Skills

  • Inter-personal communication skills, motivated, quick learner, sales representative, troubleshooting & analytical skills
  • E2E Operational Support
  • 5G NR/ LTE Networking Systems Integration
  • E2E Hardware and Software Testing
  • Effective Communicator
  • Performance Testing
  • Tools: HP ALM, Jira, QXDM, PCAT, QCAT, Wireshark, Spirent Landslide, Ericsson CPI/ELEX, Huawei HEDEX, MOShell, Python, SQL, MathWorks MATLAB

Timeline

5G Wireless Network Engineer

Syntronic Research & Development Canada Inc. (Ericsson Canada Inc.)
04.2022 - Current

Senior IMS Validation Engineer

BSNL India (TCS/Ericsson India Inc.)
08.2020 - 06.2021

Senior System Integration & Test Engineer

TCS (Ericsson India Inc.)
02.2019 - 02.2020

E2E Network Operations Engineer

Microsoft Corp, HCL America
06.2015 - 08.2018

RAN NPI Engineer I & II

Ericsson Inc
05.2011 - 01.2015

Field Test Technician

3S Network Inc, Ericsson Inc
07.2010 - 02.2011

Master of Science - Computer Science Eng

Silicon Valley University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Comm. Eng

Osmania University

Master of Management - Management

Crandall University

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