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ROEL GABON

BUTALID
Imus Cavite

Summary

  • 15 years Experience in RF Optimization (includes GSM/UMTS /WiMAX,LTE and recently 5G RF Planning and Optimization experience.
  • Currently employed in Smart Communications Philippines Inc. as Senior RAN Optimization Supervisor. Handling Metropolitan Manila area, providing seamless Mobile network voice and data services (includes 2G/3G/4G/5G).
  • Huawei – Vodafone Qatar 5G Roll out / Deployment

5G New site planning and initial RF tuning, 600 sites awarded , deployed around 600 sites.

5G Site Acceptance(SSV and Cluster), ACP RF Tuning.

  • Huawei - AIS Thailand LTE 1800 /900 Roll-Out Project PH1 and PH2.Successfully support and achieved LTE L1800 Mhz, L900 Mhz,L2100,U900 Network Roll-out for AIS Project in Kingdom of Thailand. Successfully support and achieved LTE L1800 Mhz, L900 Mhz,L2100,U900 Network Roll-out for AIS Project in Kingdom of Thailand.
  • Completed Network Benchmarking in the whole UAE, coverage initiative of TRA (Telecommunication Regulatory Authority)
  • Huawei – Maxis MalaysiaManaged Serviced Project.

Successfully supported F1 Race Event in Malaysia 2015. Traffic balancing features has been implemented to alleviate LTE congestion due to huge crowd.

Live monitoring and implemented live mitigation optimization during the event.

Good experience on Hauwei Platforms,U2020,PRS,Dashboards, Genex Cloud (ACP Tool),5G/4G FMA Tool for deep analysis, Smart RNO, OMStar, Genex Assistant and Genex Probe

Performance and Network Optimization of LTE sector health analysis for stationary and mobile devices, Site level optimization through DT Logs and CPE statistics, Network level optimization for Coverage, Qos and Capacity Insights base on Traffic Volume, Users and PRB Utilization.

Proven ability to develop solution from Vendor documentation, Huwei Hedex and base on HQ recommended features.

Experience on RF Optimization procedures and, RF Tunable Parameters learned from different Projects overseas.

With good hands-on experience and understanding on other RF Optimization tools like TEMS,Actix Analyzer, Map Info,XCAP and XCAL for Wimax, ASCOM Benchmarking tools, TEMS Pocket,TEMS Symphony, TEMS Automatic.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior RAN Specialist (Mobile Telecommunication)

PLDT - Smart Communications Inc
Makati City Philippines
01.2021 - Current
  • Act as Team lead on a group of RF engineers/technician , providing and maitaining mobile networks voice and data services
  • Focus on Metropolitan Manila area in KPI performance monitoring to minimize network problems and resolve quality issues on time
  • Daily optimization activities and provide solutions on worse performing sites / cells.
  • Customer complaints handling and troubleshooting voice call and data integrity issues.
  • Network quality reporting and forecasting based on network traffic growth as basis on additonal cell sites expansion.

SENIOR RADIO NETWORK ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES PHILIPPINES
MAKATI CITY
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Involved in Globe Project Integra Project (NCR area)
  • Handles Cluster optimization , DT analysis and provide recommendations for signal coverage and quality improvements.
  • Analyzes networks issues base from collected logs and identify coverage gap and discuss with Globe RgPM (Optimization team) for terporary and long term solutions.
  • KPI monitoring after implementation of changes to check the impact of changes on network perpective.
  • Site audits and parameter audits as part of optimization scope before parameter changes.
  • Prepares Network Analysis reports and present to Globe Rgpm (Optimization team).

5G & LTE SENIOR RF ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES QATAR
DOHA
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Support in 5G ntworks deployments and related activities.
  • 5G network planning for new sites PCI,RSI and neighbor planning.
  • Handles 5G SSV acceptance and Optimization.Discuss with customer towards approval
  • Handles recently Cluster optimization, using Huawei Genex Cloud ACP tool to genearate cluster optimization, ACP digital map is introduce to get more accurate results.
  • Analyzes network quality issues and poor coverage areas and provides solution to customer.
  • Performing Network parameter audit on daily basis and correct discrepancies on the parameter base on the target values baseline.
  • Routine neighbor audit, NSADC configurations and parameter switches on 5G networks
  • Monitor KPI metrics and resolve issues on worst performing sites
  • Coordinates and handled DT teams on field and support drivetest related issues.

LTE RF ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES PHILIPPINES
MAKATI CITY
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Support in Swap related activities. Preparing CA and Parameter scripts for LTE sites that has been swap.
  • Performing Network parameter audit on daily basis and correct discrepancies on the parameter base on the target values baseline.
  • Monitor KPI on LTE and resolve issues on worst performing cells.

LTE RF ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES THAILAND
BANGKOK
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Involved in RF-Roll-Out Team for Cluster Acceptance and Optimization – Bangkok Region
  • Handles 8 Cluster for LTE 1800 and LTE 900 cluster optimization.
  • Discuss and coordinate with AIS cluster owner on RF optimization, parameters adjustment and troubleshooting for coverage and KPI stats improvement.
  • Act as a Cluster Owner, KPI monitoring and escalate KPI degradation issues.
  • Generate PAT report for Final Acceptance with the AIS customer for PAT Report signing/acceptance.
  • Handles PAC clusters on L900 Ph2 RF Optimization with Acceptance
  • New site Roll-out on UMTS 900 and Additional LTE 1800 new site single site optimization
  • Support NQG Team (Network Quality Group) on day to day optimization, KPI monitoring, Network performance improvements on Business Zone areas.
  • Weekly discussions with the AIS Network RF Team to propose RF solutions and coverage improvements on areas that needs coverage, capacity improvements and KPIserviceslikeVoLTE , CSFB, and Data services (Web Browsing,HTTP,FTPissues).

SENIOR RF ENGINEER

ADVACOMM ASSOCIATES LLC; UAE
DUBAI
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Involved the UAE’s Telecommunication Authority for Mobile Networks Benchmarking of existing mobile operators.
  • Performs Mobile to Mobile voice call performance,SMS,MMS and MOS(Mean Opinion Score),FTP,HTTP testing to evaluate the user perspective mobile experience
  • Uses Tems Symphony by ASCOM, connected with 10 Android Phones and 2 LTE Data cards for data collection on each mobile operator.
  • Uses TEMS Discovery 11 to process and analyze the logs collected and presented to the customer.
  • Develop test scripts based on agreed test cases using Tems Symphony Designer.
  • Develop KPI templates for post processing of logs on TEMS Discovery

LTE RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES BHD; MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Involved in LTE Roll-out Project / Live Network Optimization.
  • Work with HQ Technical Support for icare Tickets, parameter changes required to resolved the issue.
  • Handling RF Optimization and KPI improvement.
  • Daily worse cell analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Oversee the overall network performance and optimization activities.
  • Parameters audit and Optimization Network wide.
  • Doing Trial of New Features and implementation.
  • IMSI tracing for VIP customer complaints and analysis.
  • Collecting enodeB Board logs and CHR logs for deep analysis and root cause finding.
  • Handle and guiding sub-con for Cluster Acceptance.

LTE RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES LTD; NAMIBIA
Windhoek
04.2013 - 04.2014

® Troubleshooting the RRC, ERAB, HHO, HHO degradation.

® PCI Overshooting analysis, Missing Neighbors detection.

® Blind Handover and Inter-Frequency handover implementation.

® Analysis of IMSI Traces & Call History Records (CHR).

® Physical Parameters Verification of new sites as per the planning data

® Primarily responsible for all KPI TEST scenarios for the performance management of LTE Network. Test consisted of 3 point Data Uplink & Downlink, Ping Test, handovers checking, Attached & Detached.

® Identify the cross-feeder issues rectify it through the PCI.

® Monitoring & Ensure consistent RSRP, RSRQ and SINR parameters performance for better coverage of the site.

® Increase the Cell-specific reference signals power for Cluster to Improve the Coverage.

® Modifying the threshold And Cell parameter for better cell-reselection 3G to 4G.

® Cluster & Area Optimization of LTE Sites – Defining Intra-cell neighbors & configuration of time to trigger for successful Handovers.

® Co-ordinate with DT team members for supporting them to overcome any issues arising on the field.

® Perform the Download and Upload throughput tests on each sector of the site and make sure to get maximum achievable DL & UL speeds at the best point of each cell with the best BLER, & SINR Parameter values.

® Responsible for checking the radio performance for the newly integrated LTE sites analyzing drive test logs & preparing SSV reports.

® Cluster & Area Optimization of LTE Sites – Defining Intra-cell neighbors & configuration of time to trigger for successful Handovers.

® Modifying the threshold And Cell parameter for better cell-reselection UMTS to LTE.

® Increase the Cell-specific reference signals power for Cluster to Improve the Coverage.

Analysis of Drive Tests done by measuring Throughput, SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, Attach Delay, handovers.

LTE&WIMAX RNP/O ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES LTD; KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Riyadh
03.2011 - 04.2013

® Perform RF network optimization activities during network rollout phase.

® Radio Planning and Optimization of an LTE network to trouble shoot and improve KPIs

® Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems

® Implementation of new features and tuning LTE radio network parameters

® Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections

® Performs RF performance activities in customer projects independently, according to project plan and in project managers guidance

® Provides support to customers in field of expertise

® Performance monitoring, measurement, and tracing in the NOC using Huawei M2000 software, Mainex AAT, LTE OMStar Tool, Siebel Production, CME Tool, iManager PRS.

® Tracing IMSI for cells connected on cell-edge and analyzing logs using Insight log Tool for LTE.

® Monitors and reports required performance of the LTE network,

® Find NEs with performance problems and reacts on LTE NW performance degradation,

® Investigates and follows up LTE performance related issues,

® Carry out activities according to the Performance Management (PM) and Fault Management (FM) processes,

® Generate & Interpret daily/weekly LTE performance reports,

® Ensure correctness of the data to be collected,

® Ensure correctness of the formulas used in reporting,

® Ensure correctness of the reports,

® Ensure that exclusions defined in the MS contract are implemented into reporting,

® KPI management,

® Identify the planned activities as the root cause for performance changes,

® Identify the effect of parameters on LTE Network Performance,

® Support network operations,

® Report problems in the Trouble Ticketing System

® Plan and execute tasks to optimize RF clusters in the network during the deployment and following commercial launch.

® Prepare KPI statistics reports based on project delivery requirement.

® RF analysis for customer complaint and recommendations for corrective measures

® Backup performance data regularly.

® Analysis of CHR, PCHR data.

® Trace Analysis. Routine KPI monitoring and analysis.

® Worst cells Optimization

® Escalation to Fault Management process

® Analyze drive test log files and KPI evaluation, identifying poor coverage and quality patches through drive test and making action plan to resolve RF related problem such as swap sectors, dead spots, poor RSSI and CINR.

® Optimization and provide recommendation for coverage improvement based on log files analysis.

® Generates optimization reports, monitoring and extending support for the DT team and sub-contractor regarding drive testing issues as well as DT tools problem.

Handles subscriber complain and resolve the issues timely

WiMAX RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES INDONESIA
Denpasar, Bali
01.2011 - 03.2011

® KPI Analysis using Huawei Genex tools

® Performance monitoring, measurement, and tracing in the NOC using Huawei M2000 software.

® Coverage analysis, proposed RF recommendation base on analysis results.

® Prepare optimization reports and submit to customer for acceptance.

® Monitoring and support for the DT team for any issues on field.

® Checking of RF parameter, performance and neighbor script to ensure that the site is ready for testing and can achieve KPI targets.

® Analyze drive test log files and KPI evaluation, identifying poor coverage and quality patches through drive test and making action plan to resolve RF related problem such as swap sectors, dead spots, poor RSSI and CINR.

® Optimization and provide recommendation for coverage improvement based on log files analysis.

® Generates optimization reports, monitoring and extending support for the DT team and sub-contractor regarding drive testing issues as well as DT tools problem.

® Handles subscriber complain and resolve the issues timely.

RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

ELABRAM SYSTEMS INC; PHILIPPINES
MAKATI CITY
03.2010 - 01.2011

® Main Task is doing KPI Analysis using Huawei Genex Assistant and Genex Probe in 3G and using X-CAL and XCAP Tools for Wimax.

® Performance monitoring and measurement in the NOC using Huawei M2000 software.

® Proposed recommendation for coverage and capacity improvement of the 3G network on the result of the analysis.

® Single site verification test of newly integrated WIMAX site.

® Perform RF drive test and optimization using XCAL-X as drive test tools.

® Post processing of drive test logs using XCAP-X

® NOC monitoring, parameter modification and remote troubleshooting using LMT and M2000 software.

® Determine the FREQUENCY to be set in each sector by considering the same frequency interference to avoid bad coverage ( BAD CINR )

® Provide technical site survey report ( TSSR ) to determine the best orientation and down tilt of antenna to have a good coverage

® Conduct KPI TESTING, test the maximum throughput per sector of the site to ensure that the site can serve for agreed maximum number of subscriber per site

® Conduct CALL SUCCESS RATIO (CSSR) DROP CALL RATIO (DCR) test within the coverage of WIMAX site to test the performance of WiMAX terminal in network.

® Conduct cluster optimization to improve the WIMAX coverage in term of RSSI and CINR

® Conduct drive test for WIMAX Radio network optimization using X-CAL-X software as a drive test tool and conduct drive test Analysis using X-CAP-X software to determine the source of problem such as Bad coverage, frequency interference

® Prepare a optimization report using X-CAP-X software in post processing the drive test data

® Manage the optimization activity of the drive test team, support for technical concern during the WIMAX testing

® Responsible in providing technical training for the new fresh engineer in doing the proper way of optimization and giving useful ideas that they can use in daily optimization activities.

® Responsible in parameter configuration in the Huawei M2000, RNC LMT, to query the status of the site(alarms status),parameter configuration, signal tracing, checking the IUB capacity and cell performance monitoring and management.

® Experience in using the Huawei iManager Nastar for checking the missing neighbor, TP analysis pilot pollution analysis and signal tracing for the VIP user.

® Experience in using the NP master to know the detail reason of call drop, RRC failure, missing neighbor and PSC checking in the network.

® Experience in handling the Vip Complain, evaluating the problem experience the trying to solve the problem using the existing sites or proposing the ideal solution to solve the problem.

® Experience in managing the drive test team in doing the physical antenna adjustment and signal testing to trouble shoot the coverage problem related to RF condition

® Conduct the cluster optimization analysis to eliminate the coverage problem like Pilot pollution, unnecessary signal from overshooting cell, missing neighbor and Poor RSCP and ECIO area

® Experience in creating a cluster optimization report containing the proposal and recommendation with proper justification to improve the coverage performance.

RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

UCE TELECOM SOLUTIONS INC; PHILIPPINES
MAKATI CITY
10.2008 - 01.2010

® Single Site Verification Test (Drive testing)

® RF Cluster Optimization and Performance Testing of SMART HSPA Network.

® Maximum throughputs Test for SMART HSPA 850 HSDPA and HSUPA services as per customer requirements.

® Performs FTP and HTTP connectivity test to ensure the maximum performance of data transfer.

® Conduct data collection to determine the missing neighbor, pilot pollution and overshooting and coverage problem using GENEX PROBE 1.5 and Map Info as drive test tool.

® Performing hard optimization of the network so as to minimize coverage holes & interference.

® Studying Network Quality Report and analyzing them and making changes in the network accordingly.

® Taking necessary actions like giving Mechanical Tilt & Electrical Tilt, re-orientation of the Antennas wherever required for solving the coverage problem, for minimizing the Interference in the Network according to RF Planning Database.

® Analyze drive test log files and KPI evaluation, identifying poor coverage and quality patches through drive test and making action plan to resolve RF related problem such as swap sectors, dead spots, poor RSCP and Ec/Io.

® Conducts RF acceptance testing.

® Prepare a SSV and post optimization report using using GENEX ASSISTANT software as post processing tools for the test logs

Education

Bachelor of Science - ELECTRONICS And COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MANDALUYONG CITY, PHILIPPINES
03.2006 - 04.2006

Skills

    RF Systems GSM,UMTS,WIMAX,LTE , NR

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Certification

5G RNP&RNO - HCIA

Timeline

5G RNP&RNO - HCIA

07-2023

Senior RAN Specialist (Mobile Telecommunication)

PLDT - Smart Communications Inc
01.2021 - Current

SENIOR RADIO NETWORK ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES PHILIPPINES
08.2020 - 12.2020

5G & LTE SENIOR RF ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES QATAR
06.2019 - 08.2020

LTE RF ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES PHILIPPINES
08.2018 - 07.2019

LTE RF ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES THAILAND
03.2016 - 01.2018

SENIOR RF ENGINEER

ADVACOMM ASSOCIATES LLC; UAE
08.2015 - 03.2016

LTE RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES BHD; MALAYSIA
04.2014 - 07.2015

LTE RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES LTD; NAMIBIA
04.2013 - 04.2014

LTE&WIMAX RNP/O ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES LTD; KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
03.2011 - 04.2013

WiMAX RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES INDONESIA
01.2011 - 03.2011

RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

ELABRAM SYSTEMS INC; PHILIPPINES
03.2010 - 01.2011

RADIO NETWORK OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER

UCE TELECOM SOLUTIONS INC; PHILIPPINES
10.2008 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - ELECTRONICS And COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
03.2006 - 04.2006
ROEL GABONBUTALID