Sundesh Juggernarth Email & Phone Number

South Africa

•2G / 3G network optimization•Provide detailed reports on 2G / 3G drive test results•Provide detailed reports on 2G / 3G KPI’s•Analysis of 2G / 3G drive test results and provide recommendations•Provide technical support to P&O engineers on all RF Design and Performance related issues. •Identify development needs, provide mentoring and make recommendations to Management on training requisites.•Identify and report areas where performance improvement is required. •Perform routine analysis of measured data and make recommendations to improve network performance. •KPI analysis using Sonar/ Nastar•Cell Frequency/ Neighbor planning using Nastar with real time traffic•Analyze BSS performance statistics and KPI’s, to identify and priorities BSS performance issues.•Use OMC-based performance tools for troubleshooting and analysis of problems.•Benchmarking Analysis.•Identification and Analysis of Worst Performing Cells.•Identification of BSS hardware problems by the analysis of OMC statistics, drive tests and also site visits.•Frequency Plan Optimization- Implementing frequency plan changes to solve interference issues.•Identify interference issues.•Identify coverage optimization issues impacting frequency plan quality (Coverage overlaps, splashes, holes) and recommending antenna tilts, height reductions where required.•Review Database Settings and provide consultancy on the database parameters. •SDCCH and TCH dimensioning.•Mentoring Optimization Team members and providing on-the job trainings related to Optimization issues. •During Swap-outOptimized new On-air sites, and validated RF Design.*Created neighbor/Reselect addition and deletion scripts.*Created parameters' changes scripts, small and large scale changes.*Used scanner data tools to identify undefined neighbors*Recommend and Verified tilt recommendations.*Detailed troubleshooting of all RF drops, failed set-ups.

•Management of Planning and Optimization Team.•Provide technical support to P&O engineers on all RF Design •Health & Safety Rep(SHE)•Height Safety & Fall Arrest Technician•Provide a support function for EPM appraisals.•Initiate and oversee RF projects, with a focus on special methods and features to improve coverage, capacity and network quality.•Ensure that deployment of a coverage system does meet the ROI requirements and is in line with the business strategy.•Responsible for radio frequency plans, capacity evaluation and upgrade on the network. •Responsible for radio planning and performance activities with other service delivery departments within the region.•Responsible for design of new network elements, (macro, micro, repeater and in-door solutions). •Implement the introduction of new radio features or parameters into the region. •Evaluate and approve site shares with other network operators. Planning new BTS sites (indoor & outdoor) using Asset.•Responsible for all aspects of engineering for Network Optimization. •Evaluate timely resolution of customer complaints. •Ensure timely investigation and resolution of radio problems affecting network quality. •Evaluate and motivate for new optimization tools in the market that will add value towards improving the network quality.•Ensure that change requests pertaining to antenna changes, tilts, azimuths etc. are executed with minimal delay. •Identify and report areas where performance improvement is required. •Find methods to fine tune planning tools and BTS parameter optimization.•Drive testing the network using TEMS , Neptune, Actix’s, NEMO, RENOPT•Analyzing network Performance problems using Optima, TEMS, NEMO, Actix’s.•Suggesting new sites/solutions for coverage and Capacity•Running Abis traces and detail Analysis•Requesting upgrades and Liaising with Network Configuration Department.•Minor BSS Support Hardware and Software

•Fault finding in GSM (900 & 1800) networks.•Report of Performance and Benchmarking of the Network.•Planned and optimised micro and macro sites.•Worked on various BSS projects throughout the Southern African region.•Performing site visits to obtain preliminary reports and statistics.•RF Optimisation and Parameters Fine Tuning.•Ensuring the accuracy of site-specific documentation.•Network Quality Assessments and Improvements.•Checking and correcting antenna tilts according to the required specification.•Performed drive testing and investigation of problem areas.•Assisted and identified network problems.•Performed preliminary testing for site planning for new sites.•Analysis of statistics for various GSM projects throughout the Southern African region.•Assisted Vodacom in solving problem areas in their Network.•Assisted the BSS Support team in solving problems and fault finding.•Drafted routine reporting documentation and presented results to both customers and internal management.•Trained various students on network optimisation.•Planned and Optimised Vodacom project being the first 900 and 1800 Dual Band Network in Tanzania (Vodacom Tanzania).•Fault finding In the Dual Band Network.•Assisted the Cell C team in Durban to launch the 3rd Cell Network.•Assisted the Cell C team in Cape Town, Pretoria and Johannesburg for optimisation and integration for their launches.•Correlated with the statistics teams for Cellc with regards to Network optimisation. •Analyzing statistics make possible recommendations to fix Optimization issues OR generate solutions to problem areas in the network.•On Site person In Rustenburg to Roll out the Vodacom SBS Network (January 03) 28 Sites For Site Integration and Radio Optimisation•Correlate BSS Statistics and Optimization to conclude Network Elements.Tasks included were:•Site surveys •Planning •Radio Optimization / Integration •Statistics (KPI)•BSS Installation•Drive Testing

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