ASHOK KUMAR

E-Mail: ashok.panwar@gmail.com
Mobile No: +919999711317
Skype Id: panwar.ashok
JOB OBJECTIVE
In quest of challenging middle to senior managerial assignments in the domain of RF Optimization
and Planning (2G & 3G) in Telecom Sector
PROFILE SUMMARY
An astute professional offering 9+ years of experience in RF Optimization Engineering, (2G &
3G)Network Optimization and Maintenance on rich exposer of Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei
BTS.
Currently working at Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon as Sr. Engineer
Merit of optimizing networks for performance, fault tolerance, requirement analysis and product
evaluation
Expertise in planning, executing Telecom Engineering projects in compliance to quality standards
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with analytical, team building and organizational
abilities
KNOWLEDGE PURVIEW

Ericsson RBS hardware RBS6202, 6601, 2111, 2111 V2 2954, 2954 V2 /

2964/2206/2106/2204/2202, etc., site configuration in the BSC and at the RBS (IDB)
Nokia BTS hardware Ultra, Flexi, Flexi Multi radio, Flexi Multi compact and Huawei BTS
3900 site configuration optimization and planning.
Enhanced HOSR, Enhanced AMR, TCC, SWPB, DTX, DTM and G2U handover, DPTRX, OSC, power
control, planning and execution of CES plan (TENXC antenna, combiner by pass, fourth sector
addition, TMA) to gain remarkable improvement
Post processing tool like RPMO, TEMS Visualization, Actix Analyzer
Ericsson RNO Tools (MRR, NCS, FAS, NOX, FOX) and traces (MTR, CTR, UETR). Practical experience
of using these features in operating and improving a radio network
Using Win FIOL for making necessary changes in parameters
Report Generation form Business Object and Reporting suite (Nokia)
KPI analysis of TCH, SDCCH, CDR, CSSR, PSR, HOSR, TCH Utilization, GPRS, EDGE performance

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Drive Test
1.52,
POST Processing Tool
RNO Tools
OSS Tools
OMStar, M2000,

TEMS Investigation 6.0, 7.1, 8.2, 9.1, 10.1, Genex Probe

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Gladiator, Actix Analyser, Genex Assistant 1.52

MRR, NCS, FAS, NOX, FOX
PRS, SIMON, CNA, CHA, BO, MTR, CTR, UETR, ENIQ, RPMO,

RAN Tools

WINFOIL, OMT, Mo shell, LMT, Citrix, BTS Manager, CM Editor

CM operational Manager, Site Plus.

Planning tool

NetAct-6.0, SCHEMA, NASTER, Atoll

WORK EXPERIENCE

Presently working with Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd. in Gurgaon as
Senior Engineer from
Jan15 to till date.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Network Optimization & Planning:

Network KPI Drop Analysis and Recommendation to improve KPIs like TCH Drop & SD Drop.
Audit of Ericsson Locating Parameters and provide the Solution for Network Drop
improvement.
Currently Working in Cielo Project to improve Customer Perception and Network Quality &
Drop of Bharti Delhi Network.

Network Optimization of Assigned BSCs/Clusters before and after Swap from different
versions of BTS.
Analysis of the KPIs below given baseline and proposing solution for their improvement &
Send Data for Assigned Clusters performance to Customer for final Acceptance.
Network Stats analysis and finding solution aiming to reach the network KPI like TCH and
SDCCH drop, TCH and SDCCH block. Handover Performance reports, CSSR, TBF Uplink and
Downlink Success rate, Hard & Soft Blocking analysis.
Alarm analysis after fetching the data from Winfoil & Closing Assigned TTs.
Analysis of different Ericsson counters for improvement of Network KPIs and CR & TT Raising
for improvement of below baseline KPIs after swap.
PROJECT HANDLED

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Vodafone(2G-RF Planning and optimization) Project (MSNokia)

March 2010 December 2014
Jaipur (Rajasthan) India
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Aircel (2G RF optimization) Project (MS- Huawei)

November 2009 March 2010
Bangalore, India
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Bharti Airtel Limited (Delhi NCR Circle)

Jan 2015 till date
Gurgaon, India
: Radio Design and Optimization

TTSL (2G-RF optimization) Project (Green Field, Nokia)

August 2009 November 2009
Meerut, India
Radio Design and Optimization
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Idea (2G-RF optimization) Project (MS Idea)
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July 2006 Feb 2009
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Delhi, India
Radio Drive test, Design and Optimization

Detailed Experience

Previously worked with Nokia Solution and Networks in Jaipur as RF Planning

Team Lead from
March10 to Dec14.
Job Responsibilities:

Worked as a Team Lead RF-Planning and Optimization with Nokia for Vodafone Rajasthan.
Handling a team of 9 Engineers.
Daily Network KPI monitoring, Analysis based upon NBH and BBH reports to check health of
network.
Identification of bad performing cell and taking corrective measures to improve KPI of
network.
New Site optimization for handover sites.
Monthly Parameter audit, implementation of new feature like AMR,TRHO,Antenna Hopping,
Dynamic SDCCH, Directed Retry for the improvement of critical KPIs
Schema based Frequency Planning & Neighbor Planning, swap sector identification.
Analyzing & rectifying Neighbor discrepancies, non-symmetrical Neighbor, adjacent Co-BISC,
Co- CH and Adj-CH neighbors, and discrepancy in HO synchronization.
Neighbor optimization for VF 3G-ICR, 3G to 2G (IRAT).
Analysis of HW issue and escalate to BSS team and design a time frame for its early
resolution.
Analysis of RF Drive Test generated log files and provides suitable inputs for optimization &
Tuning of the network up to the customer satisfaction
Working on Intra circle roaming with other operator.

Monthly Customer complaint analysis and initiate CES plan accordingly.

Planning of various Coverage Enhancement Solutions(Exp- Fourth sector implementation, BSA
TENXC Antenna, Combiner bypass, Four port antenna implementation, TMA etc)
Traffic -Analysis and taking proactive action to avoid congestion and accordingly optimize
the network.
Proficiency with criteria for site selections, antenna mounting heights and orientations
Maintaining international border sites coverage as per TRAI norms
To provide Node Balancing Plans and Location for New BSCs as per AOP.
Cell planning including site identifications, site survey, initial network design, for GSM
Network with the help of NetAct
Preparation of BOQs and Capex as per requirement of Customer according to their Annual
Operational Plan..
Capacity calculation and planning to maintain the congestion rate <2%.

Achievement: -

Got Appreciation from Mr. Akshay Kumar (Regional Head-NSN) for best
performance and maintaining the Jodhpur city in gold category.

Previously worked with Huawei Telecommunication Pvt. Ltd (On Networkers MSB
Pay Roll) in Bangalore as RF Consultant from Nov09 to March10.
Job Responsibilities:

Daily performance monitoring using NBH and BBH reports. Analyzing TCH drop, SD drop, TCH
blocking, SD Blocking, HOSR and DLQ.
Performed the major route drive test in Bangalore city in Idle and Dedicated mode and fix the
problem observed in DT.
Neighbor audit of Bangalore city site BSc and raised the CR to improve HOSR.
Prepare the Site Migration plan to migrate the Island sites.
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS: - Includes making necessary changes to minimize customer
complaints & providing best possible solution for customer satisfaction.
Planning for capacity & coverage cell sites in high utilization & weak coverage areas.
Meeting with customer to share the necessary action to improve the KPI as well as to reduce
the poor coverage patch.
Parameter audit and take necessary actions if any discrepancy observed.

Previously worked with Metrotelworks Pvt. Ltd as RF Planner from Feb09 to

Nov10.
Projects undertaken:

TTSL-Huawei project(Green Field) in M&G circle from June09 to Nov09

Aircel-NSN project (Green Field) in Mumbai Maharashtra from Feb09 to May09.

Job Responsibilities: Cell planning including site identifications, site survey, Search ring identification, initial
network design, for GSM Network with the help of NetAct, Asset.
Traffic -Analysis and taking proactive action to avoid congestion and accordingly optimize
the network.
Generating the reports for coverage related issues & measures to enhance the quality of
Network including resolution of customer related complaints.
SCFT of Integrated Site and resolving the issues faced by Drive Test Engineer such as Calls
not happening, call drop, no Handover happening, no cell re-selection, Poor quality, and Poor
Dedicated Level and Handover Failure.

Achievement: Got application from Mr. Gurdeep (COO of Aircel) for best network
optimization for Green field Aircel N/W.
Previously worked with Shivam Infocomm Pvt. Ltd as RF Engineer (Drive Test)
from July06 to Feb09.
Projects undertaken: Idea-NSN project Delhi
Job Responsibilities:-

Periodic Drive Testing of Network to monitor System health, Receiver level, Receiver Quality,
Dropped Calls, HO failure and Missing Neighbors.
Analysis and post processing of Drive Test Data
Making & Comparing Power Point Presentation for Pre and Post Optimization.
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS: - Includes making necessary changes to minimize customer
complaints & providing best possible solution for customer satisfaction.
Bench mark Drive: - Performed the benchmark drive/comparative drive.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

ETCP RAN Associate certified.

ETCP RNO Associate certified.

EDUCATION
2006
Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering from N.C college of
Engineering Ishrana (Panipat) 74.14%
2003
Diploma in Information Technology from Govt. Polytechnic Mandi Adampur Hisar,
66.65%
2000
High School from Sarasvati Sr. sec school (Ganaur) H.B.S.E Board; 71.5. %

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Ashok kumar
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Sh. Prem Singh
29 Yrs.
Male
22nd sept 1986
English, Hindi
Indian
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2nd Floor, Plot no-1742, Sector -52 Gurgaon (Haryana), 122011
Village and Post office Datauli, Tehsil Ganaur
District Sonepat, Haryana-131101
+91-9999711717
ashok.panwar@gmail.com
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I hereby declare that the information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge.

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Gurgaon

Ashok K. Panwar