Walt Mueller

wwalt.mueller@yahoo.com 36 Williams Ave, Middletown, NJ 07748

3G RNC NodeB Radio Access Engineer

SUMMARY

• An energetic self-motivated Sr. Systems Engineer capable of performing multitasks in

dynamic/changing situations while optimizing availability of system services to users
with demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues in fast-paced
environments.
• Effective communicator with hands-on experience to design, implement and support
technical based solutions as well as configure network server applications/backups,
Hardware/Software solutions, disaster recovery, network conversions, and remote
access with system security in a high volume mission-critical 24 x 7 transaction
processing environment
• Supported over 800 Ericsson RBS and 10 Ericsson BSCs/RNCs.
• Experienced in RNC/Node B/BSC configuration, integration, testing, commissioning,
rehoming and planning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oct 07 – Till date

At &T Mobility LLC, Middletown, NJ
3G RNC NodeB Radio Engineer - Network Services/Support

Responsibilities

• Provided NodeB Rehome Clusters for New RNCs.

• Provided CIQ of Node B rehoming for new RNCs.
• Provided CIQ of Domino Rehome/Physical Rebalance to balance out T1s on Subracks of
RNCs to support IuB growth.
• Provided CIQ of Dip Conversion in different BSCs.
• Provided CIQ of IUR Augments on different RNCs.
• Submitted trouble tickets and using Remedy.
• T1 augment/disconnect analyzing and PRF creating on various BSCs using Granit.
• Virtual rebalance analyzing with MP load of various RNCs for P6.
• Prepared the RRC data Analysis on different RNCs using Business Objects.
• Worked on Subrack Assignments for new RNCs using Map Info SW.
• Prepared the subrack assignments for 1C/2C/3C carriers.
• Pulled out the data from RNCs such as Subracks/RNCs/Node Bs using PL/SQL for RNC
Dump reporting.
• Prepared the MP Load report file every day for Ericsson RNCs.
• Provided the BSC utilization report files for Ericsson BSCs.
• HW design, configuration and proposing Rehomes/Rebalances depending on network
needs.
• Review and analyze on the impacts of network element upgrades and additions.
• Analyze the Domino rehome/Physical rebalances after each rehome.
April 05 – Jul 07
Ericsson Inc, Sparta, NJ
BSC Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• BSC Dimensioning & Abis Optimization for Customer for new Configuration for 2G.
• Designed in-building coverage systems
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards and releases
• Abis Calculation & RNC/BSC PAT for GSM / WCDMA Network for MTN
• HW Dimensioning by Cmex SW & BSC Proposal SW for BSC, BSC/TRC & TRC Nodes
• New Cell Design and identified and justified sites, SARF's issues
• Assisted with site selection and acquisition with engineers RF design (coverage,
capacity, frequency planning with neighboring markets), budget analysis, and
coordinating and reviewing site integration process
• Worked with regional teams to develop and implement long range market plans.

Jan 04 – Aril 05
Ericsson, Little Falls, NJ
NOC Engineer

Responsibilities

• Monitored, escalated, and followed up on the alarms for all nodes

• Opened trouble tickets using Remedy
• Performed troubleshooting of RNC, Node B, RXI, BTS, BSC, MLM Ericsson Transmission,
transport and connectivity problems.
• Supported NOC personnel, field technicians and other engineers regarding technical
questions and operational issues of the customer
• Operation and maintenance of Ericsson RNC / BSC through Citrix /WinFiol
/Moshell/AMOS.
• Performed analysis & investigations including corrective actions and troubleshooting in
cooperation with RF & RND departments & Integration Teams & Drive Test Teams
• Created and administered trouble reports and ticket management.
• Issued daily reports (BSS-Transmission), daily backups of multiple Ericsson BSC, APG,
RNC and Completed Pre check & Post check of all nodes including Health Checks
• Created, prepared, executed and validated scripts to be run in the RNC, Node B
• Performed tests and configurations for RNC, Node B, IUCS, IUPS, and CPU
• Handover (TS, MAIO parameters) checking
• Performed Node B/BTS integration, configuration, testing and rehoming
• Performed RNC configurations, testing, rehoming and RET control.
• Sent notification emails with details of drive test result & current site situation
• Downloaded commissioning script to Node B
• Worked with Ericsson ALEX based information system and Ericsson technical support
teams to resolve critical BSC/ RNC issues within the network complex
• Ensured TCH availability & network availability, performance analysis and improved
performance of Radio Network
• Monitored, reviewed, and reported network KPI to customer.
 • Performed Network Performance Improvement, including tracing and analysis of single
call as well as traffic analysis and improvement using KPIs
• Checking for cell outages and extraordinary high drops & blocks.

Oct 02 – Nov 03
Vectorlink Inc, Alpharetta, GA
RAN Support

Responsibilities

• Performed troubleshooting and commissioning of BTS/Node B (400 Cell Sites of Nokia

Ultra site & Flexi & Ericsson RBS -2G, 3G, Siemens) -IRAN-East & North of Tehran (BSS
& Transmission such as Mini Link of Ericsson & Siemens Equ, ITI & Nokia Transmission)
• WCDMA Node B/BTS Integration on various RNCs/BSCs.
• Responsible for 100 Siemens BTS sites and 4 Siemens BSC’s
• Used tools such as Anritsu Site Master, BER Meter-GN NETTEST-Navigator-Digital Power
Meter - BIRD- BTS SW for IDB loading (OMT, BTS Manager) and Element Manager.
• Oversaw and coordinated 7 field technicians in troubleshooting HW alarms on RBS
• Provided field support for new cell construction in the following areas: on site
supervision, equipment delivery coordination, path alignment coordination, equipment
installation, cell integration, and cell optimization and Call test & drive test of new
installation from each TRX per sector.
• Participated in new cell site acquisition (zoning hearings, site design, regulatory,
integration)
• Upgraded and downgraded RBS sites on BSC’s /RNCs.
• Performed software audits on RNC & Node Bs
• Performed QA of all work performed by tower crews in support of the antenna swaps
and Wiring of 2Mb/s for cell sites/E1s.
• Worked very closely with switch & RF Engineering to integrate Cell Site into network
and ensure optimal performance by following Ericsson’s integration procedures
• Oversaw implementation of new cell site build and maintenance in support of best
network practices.
• Worked with marketing and sales team to understand, design and segmentation of
market to provide voice and data network solutions for new and emerging markets

Jul 00 – Sept 02
SR Company Iran
Cell Site Integrator

Responsibilities

• Installed BTS /Node B’s/RBS 2206/2106/3106/3206

• Radio Transmission installer with experience on Ericsson & NOKIA & Siemens GSM
/WCDMA nodes
• IDB installing by OMT
• Set DXU in Ericsson RBS in Local Mode
 • Installed Earth Quake Bracing, Surge Arrestors, Ground, Pwr Cables for Cell Site (Label
and Dress), Pwr Cables for Pwr Rack, Ground Cable for cell site, E1 Cable, DC Breakers
for Cell Site, RF Jumpers
• Downloaded commissioning scripts to various Node B’s and utilized co-site solution
• Repaired, checked and tested E1 traffic routing and troubleshooting back to the E1.
• Terminated all the E1s to the OVP
• Operated, calibrated, and interpreted the test results for various test equipment such
as: E1 tester, Power meter, Air Interface System Analyzer, RF line analyzer, Earth
Ground Resistivity meter

EDUCATION: BS Degree, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Completed over 10 Ericsson courses such as:
GSM Fundamental in Ericsson –AXE Operation & Configuration –GPRS System Survey-Ericsson
Minilink Systems O&M (TN)- Ericsson RBS 2202,2206,3106,3206 –Ericsson NodeB O&M –WCDMA
Operation & Configuration RAN P6/NODE B Commissioning -Ericsson RNC3810 Configuration-
ATM port / IMA configurations-
-Nokia Ultra Site, Talk Family& Flexi BTS& Node B - SIEMENS BS60, BS240XL, BS241XL BTS –
Nokia Ultra & Metro site Commissioning -Nokia Metro Hub- GSM/WCDMA Antennas for Mobile
Communication-
-HDSL, Various Modem & RADIO O&M-Q.A Training according to AIRCOM standards -
-MS-Power Point/Word /Excel/Map Info/Actix/Tems/AMOS/Moshell /Granit/Remedy/NDT/PL-
SQL/Prospect/Business Objects/Atoll.