Muhammad Umar Sohail

• Enhancing DL/UL throughput, reducing latency, and improving 4G/VoLTE/5G QoS through advanced RF tuning, scheduler optimization, and feature activation.
• Preparing network- and cluster-level scripts for implementing feature trials
• Performing parametric audits to identify and resolve inconsistencies in RF parameters, mobility settings, and QoS configurations.
• Conducting license audits to ensure feature readiness and compliance for trials.
• Performing hardware/software audits, including BBU/RRH board-level checks
• Analyzing RAN KPIs to validate optimization impact.
• Delivering detailed network performance reports, highlighting KPI trends, feature impact analysis, and optimization insights.
• Identifying capacity constraints and proposing actions to enhance network efficiency.

• Performance monitoring of RF Sites.
• Preparation and implementation of RF scripts of 4G features.
• Conduct post-implementation monitoring and rectification of RF-related issues.
• Conduct initial site optimization for 4T4R and Massive MIMO after launch.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team.
• To engage with the customer to secure acceptance of the rollout of RF sites to meet monthly performance targets.

IRAQ Asiacell NPM Project, Mar 2024 – Sep 2024.

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the project team and ensuring team productivity at the optimum level.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team.
• Presenting daily and weekly work progress to the customer and internal management.
• Track and report project status, risks, and issues to project stakeholders

Saudi Zain RO Project Jan 2024 – Mar 2024

• Acted as Assistant TL for the Sophia-3 and Pixel projects.
• Conducted antenna modernization, LTE expansion, and NR massive rollout.
• Responsible for KPI approval of newly integrated sites.
• Responsible for resolving any hardware issues at the sites, and ensuring they are ready for submission.

• Spearheaded end-to-end planning and optimization of the network, leveraging data analytics-driven insights to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Managed the Ericsson NPM team, utilizing data analytics to meet agreed targets and evaluate monthly and quarterly deliverables for continuous improvement.
• Acted as the primary Technical Point of Contact (POC) for PTA and other authorities' queries and complaints, employing data analytics to provide timely and accurate responses.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing critical complaints through strategic use of data analytics for prioritization.
• Furnished technical responses to queries raised by the PTA, integrating data analytics to ensure comprehensive and precise information dissemination.
• Provide coverage maps to the PTA and internal stakeholders as required, utilizing data analytics to optimize network coverage and capacity.
• Led and initiated projects for network performance improvement, leveraging AI-driven insights to identify and implement strategic enhancements.
• Utilized data analysis to assess trial performance to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Addressed network interference issues, collaborated with stakeholders, and utilized data analytics for joint resolution activities.
• Provided end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) and performance analysis of surveys held by the PTA, leveraging data analytics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Organized meetings to tackle access issues and strategize event coverage.

• Coordinated with regional project teams and conduct Drive Test activities using NEMO INVEX II
• To provide back-office support to teams on the field
• Post-processing of Drive Test logs using Nemo Analyze and MapInfo Compilation of Quarterly Benchmark and PTA reports
• PTA audits and joint ventures Neighbor audit of 2G sites
• Daily Stats analysis of network major KPIs.

• Conducted Drive Test activities using TEMS and NEMO tools to evaluate key network KPIs.
• Cluster-based DT and Benchmarking DT with competitor operators to analyze the network’s performance
• Utilized TEMS and NEMO tools for comprehensive drive test evaluations.
• Cluster-based DT and Benchmarking DT with competitor operators to analyze the network's performance.
• Evaluated RSRP, RSRQ, SNR, and RLC throughput through drive tests.
• Conducted MOS testing using POLQA and PESQ algorithms with NEMO Outdoor and NEMO Invex to evaluate major KPIs and parameters.