Prasad Maruti Bhandawale
NR-LTE Optimization & ORAN Design Technical Lead
Objective
To be the part of a team of high-caliber professionals in a progressive, transnational organization,
thus sharpening my technical and analytical skills, while at the same time, contributing my best to
the overall development of the organization.
Work Experience
More than 9.2 Years of working experience as wireless technologies as NR/5G,LTE,WCDMA and
GSM Optimization Engineer. ORAN CU-DU-RU & gNB design & implementation based on 5G
technology. XApps & rApp design using Docker platform & orchestration using Kubernetes/K8s.
Summary
➢ Technical lead for network management and KPI analysis of network for NR,LTE & GSM .
➢ Certification for Automation fundamental, 5G Initial Tuning and Optimization, EoECognitive
Software Performance Diagnostics, Open RAN Technology.
➢ gNB implementation and ORAN design based on 5G network.
➢ Worked on 5G FR1 and FR2 RF and protocol (L2 to L3) measurements & analysis.
➢ Working knowledge on E2E Wireless Network (5G NR, LTE, UMTS), good understanding of 5G-NR
concepts (NSA, SA, DC, LTE interworking, split barrier, numerology, analogue and digital beamforming,
eMBB, URLLC, mMTC, mm-Wave, cm-Wave, network slicing and 5G core).
➢ Work closely with various OEMS for solution / PoC/ Demo.
➢ ORAN network design (CU/DU & RU)X2, N2, S1, Xn & F1 interfaces.
➢ Supporting bid management team building responses to RFI’s, RFP’s & RFQ’s.
➢ Protocol testing for UE & L3 layer and Accuver post processing tool.
➢ Deploy, test and demonstrate various E2E Use cases based on POC’s.
➢ Hands on experience on LTE/NR PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC log analysis during failures and
degradation in performance.
➢ Hands on experience on XApps & rApp design using Docker platform & orchestration using
Kubernetes/K8s.
➢ Cloud computing and AWS practitioner certification.
Professional skills
Operating Systems: Linux, DOS, Unix, Sql, Perl Scripts.
Tools:
➢ Nokia Tools- Nokia Reporting Suit, Reflection for BSC, Nokia Ultra, Flexi BTS Manager.
➢ Ericsson Network Manager (ENM), ITK.
➢ Wireshark Network Analyzer 4.0, ROMES 19.3, NORA.
➢ NETACT Tools - CM Operation Manager, CM Editor, SSH client, License Manager.
➢ Mapinfo Professional 8.5SCP, Tems 11.0 Investigation.
➢ BMC Remedy User- CRF creation, Uploading & reporting, Trouble Ticket.
➢ Other Tools- CITRIX, Nokia Plan Editor, SCHEMA Ultima Forte(4.4.1)
➢ Actix Analyzer 4.0, Accuver XCAP-M.
➢ TM500 UE Simulator.
Database:
➢ Expert hands on MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS Access.
➢ Creating Micro in excel.
➢ Python for automation and process digitization BOT Design for Automation.
➢ Perl Scripts Configuration & Executing.
➢ Knowledge on MangoDB database.
Programming languages:
➢ Experience on Docker & Containerization platforms.
➢ Experience on orchestration tools like Kubernetes/K8s. (Node,POD,Cluster)
➢ Basic knowledge Golang, sql, perl scripting, python.
➢ Cloud computing and AWS practitioner certification.
Professional experience
Period: 15Sep.2012 to 15Feb.2015.
Working For Nokia Solutions & Networks (Spectra payroll)
Project : Vodafone India
Role: 2G RF Optimization Engineer
➢ Checking performance of network with the help of BBH/NBH reports.
➢ Worst cell analysis for major KPI such as TCR, SCR, HOSR, DLQ, SDASR & TCHASR.
➢ Capacity addition plan for Congested cells to reduce the SD & TCH congestion.
➢ Implementation of OSC features.
➢ DATA KPIs monitoring and parametrical changes.
➢ Preparing CRF for various activity such as, EDAP Expansion, Site Recreation, ET
splitting, PCU load Balancing, BTS Parameter Change, New BSC Parameter changes,
SCHEMA Frequency Plan, LAC Splitting.
➢ Cross Check the network After SCHEMA frequency and Ho plan implementation via pre post
analysis.
➢ TRAI Report creating & verifying network performance according TRAI guidelines.
➢ NBH affecting parameters checking (SDNOM, TR-FAIL & TCHASR NOM).
➢ Co-Ordination with GNSC/GDC & OMCR Team for rectification and daily network changes
activity.
Role: 3G RF Optimization Engineer
➢ Responsible for enhancement & maintain of 3G NQI (Network Quality Index) for Pune City &
Cluster.
➢ Neighbor ( ADJS,ADJG ,ADJW and ICR) audit and planning based on analysis of neighbor dump
and daily KPI reports.
➢ Checking & rectifying SC conflicts to improve retainability KPIs.
➢ Periodic Parameter Audits & fine tuning.
➢ Enterprise Customer complaints handling and providing appropriate solution.
At Administration Level in OSS :
➢ Fetching Schema Report from SSH Client (CF,DAC & RX STAT), Switch Dump.
➢ Scripting and MML commands for network configuration changes.
Period: 15Feb.2015 to 14Dec,2016.
Working For Teleysia Networks Pvt. Ltd.
Project: Idea Cellular-3G SCFT
Role: 2G&3G RF Optimization Engineer
➢ Responsible for enhancement & maintain of new 3G sites launched.
➢ Site Neighbor ( ADJS, ADJG ,ADJW and ICR) audit and planning & neighbor optimization.
➢ 3G Sites SCFT.
➢ SCFT Report checking with Actix Post processing tool.
➢ SCFT Report checking & optimization according to that.
➢ RSCP, CQI, SC, Ec/Io, HSDPA Throughput plots checking & analyzing site quality.
➢ KPI Monitoring for RAB drop, Soft Handover, IRAT handover, End to End service
Establishment for Voice & HSDPA.
Co-ordination:
➢ 3G Sites SCFT Co-ordination with 4 Teams.
Period: 15Dec.2016 to Aug.2018.
Working For Nokia Networks Pvt.Ltd
Project: Vendor- Vedang Radio Technology Pvt.Ltd
Role: 2G, 3G&4G RF Optimization Engineer
➢ Responsible for Pune Cluster (East Zone).
➢ Responsible for 2G technology 6 BSC’s + 2RNC.
➢ 2G, 3G & LTE Voice+Data complaints.
➢ 1800, 2100 & 2500 Band sites rectification, site rehoming.
➢ VIP route drive analysis + optimization.
➢ 2G cells analysis for major KPI such as TCR, SCR, HOSR, DLQ, SDASR & TCHASR.
Period: 02Oct.2018 to 31Dec.2019.
Ericsson Global India Pvt.Ltd Project-
Project: MS ZAIN IRAQ
Role: 2G, 3G Optimization Engineer
➢ KPI & SKPI monitoring and optimization for 15BSC’s & 7RNC’s
➢ Trouble Ticket Request & Configuration Request Raising.
➢ Neighbor (ADJS, ADJG, ADJW) audit and planning based on analysis of neighbor & PRACH.
➢ Neighbor optimization for Intra Frequency, Inter frequency and IRAT handover.
➢ Supporting activities like Node-B Migration from RF End and monitoring post KPIs.
➢ Checking capacity & utilization of system module (FSMD, FSMF with child card-FBBA) and
implement as per requirement.
➢ AFP data preparation, implementation and retuning.
➢ Weekly analysis for drive test based benchmarking activities like PSR, GDT & Customer complaints.
➢ AirScale BTS KPI monitoring & rectification post ASIA, ABIA card swaps.
➢ Configuration changes for Blocking cells, Rehoming sites data preparation.
Period: 01Jan.2020 to 04Aug.2020.
Ericsson Global India Pvt.Ltd
Project: Andromeda-Deutsche Telekom Germany
Role: LTE Optimization Engineer
➢ Identification of swapped and modernized sites for GSM/UMTS/LTE.
➢ Alarm and Health check.
➢ Parameter checks for swapped sites and modification.
➢ NBR, BCCH, LAC-RNC configuration verification & correction.
➢ RET and Attenuation values cross check as per plan.
➢ Counter activation and PM function check.
➢ SRS call details check.
➢ KPI monitoring for GSM, WCDMA & LTE
➢ Neighbor Audit & NBR modifications.
Period: 05Aug.2020 to 05Oct.2020.
Ericsson Global India Pvt.Ltd
Project: VODAFONE GMBH Network Optimization Germany
Role: LTE Optimization Engineer
➢ Check for Data Throughput issue cases and download corresponding log files from FTP server
using FileZilla.
➢ Verification of drive using ROMES and Google Earth.
➢ Analysis of logs using ROMES for LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
➢ RF KPI’s, Alarms, Transport level issue checking using ITK tool.
➢ Parameter (HO, Cell Selections-Reselection, Offset) checks for serving & neighbor sites.
➢ NBR, ARFCN, LAC-RNC, MOD-3 clashes, Interference, sector swap verification.
➢ For E2E cases- Wireshark analysis using PCAP files to identify protocol and IP network, Core
Network and Transmission issue.
➢ Radio capacity check using current existing layers and PRB Utilization.
➢ Proposing antenna tilt, NBR modification changes using NORA.
➢ Checking planned sites, Sector addition, Layer addition using planned database and
proposal for new addition with azimuth, tilts and location.
➢ PCI modification, Indoor solution and Repeater proposals according to customer guidelines.
➢ Checking operational issues (Alarm, availability & validation) and recommendation.
Period: 09Oct.2020 to 31Dec.2020.
Ericsson Global India Pvt.Ltd
Project: AT&T STX Market USA
Role: 5G Optimization Engineer
➢ Preparing SSV and SSD reports for STX market.
➢ Analysis of 5G logs using Actix tools and preparing Annova reports on site/cluster level.
➢ Checking Basic RF KPI’s Accessibility, Retainability & Throughput, TONR Analysis.
➢ Performing 5G Audit for NR sites (Cell status, Alarms, VSWR, Termpoints, VSWR, Cell
Range, CH Bandwidth, RET Configurations, 5G Features & Other 21 audit points)
➢ Creating Drive Routes for 5G sites and verifying performed drive routes.
➢ Providing Drive Route for 5G Enabled sites.
➢ Checking planned sites, PCI’s, Sector Swaps with azimuth, tilts and alarm rectifications.
➢ Audit for discrepancies for (Feature States, Termpoint relations, Bandlist, ARFCN Mapping).
ORAN Design Team-
➢ Participation in ORAN Design community for development.
➢ Experience in different cloud deployments (private, public, and hybrid, DOCKER, K8) and basic IP
networking experience
➢ Experience in Fronthaul integration and different OpenRAN deployment scenarios
➢ Experience in Radio Technology Roadmap Management (Requirements, planning, business case)
Period:05Jan.2021 to 18Aug22
Ericsson Global India Pvt.Ltd
Project: British Telecom EE Swap Project UK
Role: 5G Optimization Engineer
➢ Identifying of Swap sites and preparing DT route plan for cluster drive.
➢ Sanity check for swapped sites and configuration check.
➢ Log file processing using XCAP-M post processing tool and coverage KPI analysis (NR-
ARFCN, SS-RSRP, SS-SINR, CQI, MSC, MOS, DL-RB,PDSCH/PDCP throughput.
➢ KPI analysis and optimization of swapped site for improvement after swap.
➢ Conducting new feature trials in 5G.
➢ NR700, 2100, 3500 & 3600 band configurations and CA combinations trials in different
clusters for throughput analysis.
➢ 5G KPI analysis for accessibility, retainability, mobility and integrity. NR SCG addition, SCG
Mobility, TONR.
➢ Hybrid antenna swapping, new feature trials, timer activation activities.
➢ Comparison of different handsets/chipsets for different NR layers and throughput impact.
➢ Involvement with Accuver XCAP-M developer team for 5G KPI’s creation in tool and testing of
results.
➢ Developed Automation (BOT development) & process digitization for project ease and hour
saving.
➢ Preparing A2S9 report (Composite of 74 RF KPI’s) to highlight network performance.
ORAN Design & development –
➢ Working on LTE / 5G architecture, protocols, interfaces, LTE-A / O-RAN, 5G RAN Features, performance,
stability, KPI and Mobility.
➢ Working with tools such as XCAL, QXDM, Wireshark, TM500, Accuver XCAP for log analysis.
➢ Working with LTE /5G feature testing such as Cell selection, re-selection, X2/S1 Handovers, RIC-Cases (RT
RIC, NRT-RIC, MIMO, BIC,Carrier Aggregation, QoS, Bearer Management and Access Barring.
➢ 4G LTE/5G NR Radio, O-RAN e/gNodeBs/ Disaggregated RAN Solutions & ORAN split options.
➢ 3GPP specs covering PHY, MAC, PDCP, RLC, RRC, S1AP and X2AP protocols.
Automation Framework –
Deployment of BOT ID#210510 using python framework which helps automation approximately 23
different excel KPI reports are read using python code and are then processed for calculating 115 plus
KPI for the purpose of analysis. Time saving of 48 Hrs to 12mins.
Period:22Aug.2022 to Present.
HCL Technologies Pvt.Ltd
Project: T-Mobile ORAN Design and cloud orchestration
Role: 5G Technical Lead
Management Skills-
➢ RFQ preparation, documentation and process design for AT&T, Airtel Madagascar & T-Mobile 5G
Projects.
➢ Design of team structure, process management, responsibility assignment, resource calculations &
escalation matrix with considering needs of client and deliveries.
➢ Competency development plan design for NPO & Automation team along with assessment tests.
➢ Handling team of 6 SP’s for AT&T USA DRIVE Test scope, SSV & SCFT repost with the help of
onsite team.
ORAN Design & product development –
➢ Providing Technical Trainings for team with NR/5G and cloud technologies. (NFV, SDN, Dockers).
➢ Feature testing for 5G, Carrier Aggregation, MIMO Configuration, Antenna Changes, New
NR Band introduction.
➢ Designing of Case Study for ORAN Deployment in STX Market referring to 3GPP.
➢ XApps and RApps development cases using Docker.
➢ Hands on experience on XApps & rApp design using Docker platform & orchestration using
Kubernetes/K8s.
➢ Experience on orchestration tools like Kubernetes/K8s. (Node,POD,Cluster)
➢ Working on LTE / 5G architecture, protocols, interfaces, LTE-A / O-RAN, 5G RAN Features, performance,
stability, KPI and Mobility.
➢ Working on LTE / 5G architecture, protocols, interfaces, LTE-A / O-RAN, 5G RAN Features, performance,
stability, KPI and Mobility.
➢ Working with tools such as XCAL, QXDM, Wireshark, TM500, Accuver XCAP for log analysis.
➢ Working with LTE /5G feature testing such as Cell selection, re-selection, X2/S1 Handovers, RIC-Cases (RT
RIC, NRT-RIC, MIMO, BIC,Carrier Aggregation, QoS, Bearer Management and Access Barring.
➢ 4G LTE/5G NR Radio, O-RAN e/gNodeBs/ Disaggregated RAN Solutions & ORAN split options.
➢ 3GPP specs covering PHY, MAC, PDCP, RLC, RRC, S1AP and X2AP protocol
Education
➢ B.E. (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering), Sinhgad college of Engineering, Pune with
68.20% [ June 2012 ].
➢ Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Institute of Civil & Rural
Engineering Dist. Kolhapur (MSBTE) with 83.94% [ June 2009 ].
Personal Details
Father’s Name : Mr. Maruti Bhandawale
Date of Birth : 22-jan-1991
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Single
Nationality : Indian
Language Known : English, Hindi & Marathi
Pan No. : BJMPB5270K
Location : Pune, Maharashtra
Name- Prasad Bhandawale,
A/P- Shiv-Prasad Nivas, Mahalaxmi Nagar,
Murgud. Tal- Kagal Pin- 416219
Dist- Kolhapur.
State-Maharashtra
I hereby declare that the above given information is true to the best of my knowledge & belief.
Prasad Bhandawale
