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BSC/RNC & PS Planner (Design, Planning & Optimization Engineer).Capacity, Work Order, KPI Monitoring, Cloud NFVI (Planning & Operation), Roaming, Maxis Cumulus Project

Senior BSC/RNC & PS Core Network Engineer Aug 2008- CurrentDiGi Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd. • RAN and Packet Core (NFV)– Dimensioning, network capacity planning, Work Order tracker, design SOPP.• Level 2 support for software upgrade, new technology roadmap test, MVI with 3rd party vendor.• Meeting presence and weekly report to internal division and customer management level.• Monitor performance and reliability of network capacity.• Participate in T3 MORAN project (Maxis, Celcom, Naza, OCK, RedTone) on LLD IP address, Vlan Id, LAC, SPC, etc.• Providing consultation on High Level Design (HLD) documentation and Low Level Design (LLD) customer network design/planning phase• Network audit through technical analysis and produce quarterly benchmark (KPI) report for management. Propose solutions to customer on the best way forward

Maxis 3G Project - Consultant• Initiate comprehensive network re-engineering consultation inclusive design for Iub, IuCS/IuPS/Iur, and RNC.• Lead network capacity planning between ATMCC and RNC.• Network audit through technical analysis and produce quarterly benchmark (KPI) report for customer. Propose solutions to customer on the best way forward• Document troubleshot problems, reasons, solution, and avoidance methods• Coach engineers and organize multiple knowledge sharing session for customers.Celcom W900 Trial Project - Consultant• Design Detail ATND for Iub, Mub, Mur, IuCS, IuPS• SAC/LAC/RAC planning.• Traffic descriptor including VPI, VCI, STM Link, QoS for all interface – Iub, IuCS, IuPS, Mub.U Mobile Project - Consultant• Lead RAN detail design ATND for Iur over RNC.• Network dimensioning for Iub,Iu-CS, Iu-PS, Iur, SIGTRAN, Mu-calculation.• Network capacity audit.Maxis 3G Project - Field Support Engineer• Involvement in network design and deployment to support business application.• Level 2 support for RAN, RXI, SGSN, GGSN network performance issues.• Monitor performance and reliability of RAN devices using system management and monitoring software.• Co-ordinate project milestone and deliverables with the Project Manager and team members to ensure overall departmental objectives are met.• Coach engineers and organize multiple knowledge sharing session for customers.

Telecom Engineer ,GSM & GPRS | July 2004 - June 2005SICPA (M) SDN BHD, Puchong • Design and deployed GSM and GPRS network and infrastructure.• Setup all protocols in relation to the network security and network management systems.• Cooperate with software engineers to develop the interfaces, security access to support the mobile billing systems.• Weekly project milestone and deliverables with the Project Manager and team members to ensure overall departmental objectives are met.• Act as liaison with overseas team members (Switzerland) to transfer technology and incorporate updates to the local systems as and when necessary.• Enhanced existing systems to improve user interface, reporting format, system performance, etc.• Track and monitor system and network performance, technical issues and provide short and long term solution to help customers overcome problems.• Conduct requirement study with customers on the desired outcome of the overall system and network in terms of budget, infrastructure, expansion plans, capacity, performance, etc.• Sourcing the best and most effective method and design to meet the customer specifications.• Documented operational, technical and user manuals.

Senior Engineer ,GSM Planning & Operation | August 1997 - July 2004DIGI TELECOMMUNICATIONS SDN BHD, Subang Hitech Circuit Switch• Develop strategic network planning for GSM 1800 for new MSC and BSC.• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining MSC, HLR• Lead UAT for CS Core network• Installation and implementation on PPXU/PPXL over Frame Relay • Interconnect and Numbering plan with all Operator Maxis, Celcom, Time.• Domestic Roaming with Maxis.Packet Core• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining SGSN, GGSN, CG, DNS and RADIUS• Design corporate APN traffic flow.• Conduct system testing/trial(MVI)inclusive drive test with vendors - Siemens & Ericsson.• Lead UAT for PS Core network.