SARGUNAN

No. 13, Jalan Cempaka 2, Taman Ehsan Ibu,Rawang,

4800, Selangor. Malaysia.
Mobile (Malaysia): +60122037586 & Mobile Work (Chile): +56982391040
Email: sargunanpalamalai@yahoo.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ericsson Chile
Position: 3G RAN Engineer
Duration: July 2009 – Present

 Responsible for 1st Line Support and O&M of complete Ericsson RAN (RNC/RXI/RBS).
 Remedy faults found while performing system upgrades P5 to P6.
 Implementing IUR over Ip for both user and control plan.
 Trouble shoots and resolves IUB over IP migration.
 Emergency Support handling
 Handle and Solve CSR’s (Customer Service Request) using (Primus) tools applications.

Ericsson Nigeria
Position: 3G RAN Engineer
Duration: February 2009 – May 2009

 Integration, Configuration & Commissioning of WCDMA RAN in Network Roll-Out project;

Network Upgrades
 Involve with RXI to DXX migration
 Involve with WCDMA new O&M router connectivity migration from RXI to MGW
 Trouble shooting of various problems reported in RNC and Node B.
 Software upgrades and feature activation.
 Responsible for RNC expansion.

Ericsson Chile
Position: 3G RAN Engineer
Duration: August 2008 – December 2009

 Integration, Configuration & Commissioning of WCDMA RAN in Network Roll-Out project,

Network Upgrades.
 Correct RNC faults and performance degradations in the network
 Responsible for 1st Line Support and O&M of complete Ericsson RAN (RNC/RXI/RBS)
 Responsible UTRAN configuration change such as E1 expansion, CE expansion, Node B re-
homing, RNC Re-homes (SGSN and MSC), RNC Rebalances, IuR/IuCS/IuPS Link
Expansions/Modifications
 New feature implementation, activation and verification
 Perform application system SW upgrade (ASR)
 UTRAN parameter consistency check to identify and rectify parameter discrepancies in UTRAN
 Provide onsite support and Coach lower level engineer
 Play as project team leader when necessary

Ericsson PT.Indonesia
Position: 3G RAN Engineer (Optimization Team support for Indosat).
Duration: November 2007 – July 2008

 Supporting optimization Team to Trouble shoot Low Performance Sites by Rnc Traces.
 Handling statistics and Performance Monitoring of Ran Nodes using CTR, UETR, GPEH and
Exception.
 P5 Feature Activation and License Checking.
 Responsible to configure and modify RNC, RXI and Node B using ARW, EMAS and Moshell.
 Fault Handling which covers the daily O&M work and coordinate with front office.
 Preparing UNIX shell scripts for continuity check in (RNC, RXI & Node Bs) and set to Crontab.
 Implement CR (Change Request) for RNC INTER, INTRA, GSM Relations, cell parameters and
others.
 Node B capacity (CE) upgrade.
 Preparing MO scripts, Bulk CM and XML scripting
 Experience in Ericsson UTRAN related tool, i.e. MOSHELL, RANOS, OSS-RC, SMO, EMAS and
BUSINESS OBJECT.
 On job training to local engineers.

Ericsson Egypt
Position: 3G RAN Back Office Engineer.
Duration: May 2007 – October 2007

 Troubleshooting HW and SW Configuration like Aal2 links or NBAP and Q2630 signaling
channels, E1 physical links.
 Back office trouble shooting (Support for test callers or Field maintenance)
 Call tracing (RANAP or other protocols)
 Generating O&M Access script, Hardware configuration script for Node B change configuration
and support field maintenance loading Node B’s to get access to the RNC.
 Configuration script preparation (XML and Ericsson specific scripts) and run the scripts
through RAN explorer.
 Change manual configuration using command line. For example radio parameter changes like
UL/DL power, expansion like physical link (E1) or capacity expansion inside logical signaling
link.
 Handling re-parenting and re-module of Node Bs
 Responsible RNC, RBS license upgrade and other task, through SMO.
 Implement processes for Alarm handling procedures. Preventative maintenance procedures.
Routine Maintenance procedures (daily, weekly, monthly - Health Check Backups)
 Prepare network performance report and support radio tuning team to trouble shoot

Ericsson South Africa

Position: 3G RAN Support Engineer.
Duration: February 2007 – March 2007

Vodacom 3G Trial Network

Project was postponed by customer and my contract was ended with one month notice.

Reference from Ericsson South Africa

mailto: langa.nyati@ericsson.com

Ericsson Arab Saudi

Position: 3G O&M
Duration: August 2006 – January 2007

Saudi Telecom Corporation 3G Network Operational Maintenance

 Configuring E1 Path, O&M Access, Site equipment and External Alarm configuration in Ericsson
3G Node B’s
 Formatting GPB or CBU, upgrade P3 to P4 Software’s.
 Trouble shooting and replacing faulty Board’s in Node B’s, RXI or RNC.
 Involve in (HSDPA) 3.5 G upgrading.
 Back up Node B’s and RNC configuration through OSS -RC.
 Trouble shoots IUB links, Aal2 link, RNC load module, IMA Group and all other HW.
 Check RBS and RNC performance.

Ericsson Arab Saudi

Position: 3G Surveillance
Duration: June 2006 – July 2006

Saudi Telecom Corporation 3G Network Surveillance

 Alarm monitoring for Saudi Telecom 3G network: RNC, MGW, RXI and RBS (Node B) from
GNCC.
 Monitor the alarm and trouble shoot with Element Manager or Moshell 6.1 through OSS.
 Investigate the problem by remotely login to the equipment.
 Open trouble ticket using RTTS and escalate to responsible team.

PT. Ericsson Indonesia

Position: Operation Maintenance Team Leader
Duration: Jan 2006 – April 2006

Indosat BSS NPI / Transmission / NMS

 Coordinate O&M Network Performance Improvement (NPI) team and schedule for daily
activity.
 In charge for Ericsson NMS (Network Monitoring System) for PT.Indosat.
 Filter the entire Mini link E and High Capacity STM1 link alarms from Mini link manager or Mini
link Adapter.
 Responsible for the Sub-Network connection, if necessary troubles shoot the Terminal Server
using Microsoft window hyper terminal.
 Responsible to maintain 32 sites High capacity links performance in stable.
 Schedule for daily alarms clearance activity.
 Coordinate with the team in trouble shooting activity.
 In charge for High Capacity link hardware change and software upgrade.
 Prepare weekly report and attend customer meeting.

PT. Ericsson Indonesia

Position: O&M Field Support Engineer
Duration: October 2005 – Dec 2005

Indosat Operational Maintenance

 Maintenance Support for Ericsson RBS 2202/2206/2308/2207/, Mini link E/ High Capacity link
STM1.
 Monitor all the alarms in real time using WinFiol or Citrix.
  Trouble shoot E1 problem if necessary re route the transmission.
 Testing and commissioning for Ericsson RBS/ Mini link E, & High Capacity link
 Checking exceeded VSWR limit and DTF (Distance to Fault) for tracing faulty connectors,
cables or antennas on the GSM antenna system.
 For change configuration create new IDB (Installation Data Base) using OMT (Operation &
Maintenance Terminal) software according to Final Configuration in Site Documentation.

Ericsson Malaysia
Position: Technical Support Engineer.
Duration: May 2005 – October 2005

Maxis 3G New Rollout

 Supervise contractor for the Installation Node B’s 3202 and 3101 with Antenna Feeder System
for Maxis Telecommunications.
 Responsible for the commissioning and Integration Ericsson WCDMA NODE B RBS 3202, RBS
3101 and RBS 3303 for Maxis Telecommunications.

Ericsson Malaysia
Position: Project Coordinator / Technical Support Engineer.
Duration: Feb 2005 – April 2005

DiGi Edge Swap Project

 Coordinate for Ericsson RBS Edge swap project for Phase 12 & 13 for DIGI Telecommunication.
(East Malaysia)
 Prepare technical report and proposal report.
 Prepare Activity schedule the technical reports and plan for re-engineering work.
 Coordinate with logistic and implementation group for material spares needed on the site.
 Prepare weekly report on the status and progress of the re-engineering work.
 Operation and Maintenance support to operator at their site.

Ericsson Malaysia
Position: Project Coordinator/ Technical Support Engineer.
Duration: June 2004 – Jan 2005

DiGi Transmission Project

 Coordinate for Ericsson Mini link new site & Capacity upgrade for DIGI Telecommunication
Malaysia.
 Coordinate a team of engineers and contractors from backgrounds.
 Involved in providing solution for various installation and implementation issues.
 Operation and Maintenance support to operator at their site.
 Responsible for the Installation, Commissioning and Integration for Mini Link E, Terminal
Server for Ericsson Mini Link monitoring system Net Man and Maintain full system of Mini Link
Manager for DIGI Malaysia.
 Managing all the DIGI Malaysia Ericsson Mini-Link Point-to-Point Microwave System.
 Filter all the Ericsson Mini link alarms for the customer and maintain the Sub-Network
connection in Net Man server.
 Update Network Topology, Master terminal list and Trunking diagram.
 Coordinate for Ericsson Mini link refurbish activity at Shah Alarm Test Bay.
  Prepare project time plan, Activity schedule, Technical report, Hand over report and Update in
Ericsson Data Base.

UNI COMMUNICATIONS SDN.BHD

POSITION: INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR, BTS COMMISSIONING ENGINEER & PROJECT
COORDINATOR
Duration: 2002 to March 2004.

Responsibility

 Attend site breakdown related with Siemens Base Subsystem (BSS and BTS)
 Operation and maintenance support to operator at their site.
 Troubleshooting for network BSS problems and emergency support.
 Involved worked with DIGI field operator on VSWR and transmission problem on ABIS and
ASUB interface.
 Responsible for the installation, commissioning and Integration, Siemens BTSE BS240,
BS240XL, BS241 and BS82E.Under project DIGI Telecommunications.
 Handling daily alarms are received from DIGI and Operation Maintenance Center/Radio
Commander (RC) under control by Siemens.
 Handling trouble tickets via ALMA VISION ASSURANCE PROBLEM MANAGEMENT (AVA PM
software).
 Modify and troubleshoot problem through the alarm for example site down due transmission
link problem or hardware faulty, TRX and RX block, VSWR high, interference problem, hand
over failure and drop call.
 Handling ASUB and ABIS Interface LAPD Signaling, BTSM to BSC
 Survey PDH Alcatel Link and Prepare TP Report & As-Built Report According to Customer’s
Requirement
 To in Charge PDH Installation and Commissioning.
 Survey SDH Alcatel Equipment for project NOFM Phase 1 MAXIS ring FIBER OPTIC under Maxis
Telecommunications.
 To in charge for SDH Installation Team to install ADM 1660 and ADM 1670.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

Job Description as RBS BTS and BSS Field Project.

 Feedback all the reports to project manager and implementation manager example
 Material Shortage Report, Weekly Progress Project Report, Faulty. Material Report, Summary
Report and Site Acceptance Report.
 Perform Material Inspection For RBS or BTS during Project Progress on.
 Feedback all the report to Implementation department example: - Commissioning Manual,
Hard copy Log RBS file, Commissioning capture file, DDF Layout, ATF Layout file, Equipment
BOQ, Final IDB,IDF, Swap Log file, VSWR/DTF Results.
 Supervise Installation Inspection and Quality Inspection under Equipment Supply Standard.
 Installation Supervision job for NEW/EXPANSION/MOVING Site’s for RBS 2202, RBS 2102,RBS
2206, Bs240, Bs240XL, Bs241 and Bs 82E
 Support Engineering Technology for Customer and Site Acceptance Test for Customer.

Job Description as SDH and PDH System.

 Supervise Installation Inspection and Quality Inspection under Equipment Supply Standard.
 Perform Material Inspection for Microwave Material During Project Progress on.
  Feedback all the reports to project manager and implementation manager example:
 Material Shortage Report, Weekly Progress Project Report, Faulty Material Report, Summary
Report and Site Acceptance Report.
 Perform Coordination between NMC and Local operator.
 Organize and Monitor on the Progress of Project, to meet Project Schedule Deadlines.

OTHERS SKILLS & Application software

 Business Object (Analyses network Performance)

 OSS -RC
 Element Manager
 Moshell
 Mini – Link Manager V6.1
 Siemens LMT
 Alcatel NECTAS
 Ericsson MSM
 Ericsson OMT

(Feeder cable test, VSWR &Return loss Test)

COURSES ATTENDED

 On Course for Ericsson CDMA Air Interface R2A

 On Course for Ericsson CDMA 2000 System survey
 On Course for Ericsson WCDMA Nod B Commissioning
 Overview of SIEMENS BSS Course at CP Tower, Siemens Malaysia
 SIEMENS BTSE (btsep & btsem family) Course
 Installation and Commissioning of SIEMENS BTSE (BS240, BS240XL, BS241 and BS82) Course
at CP Tower, Siemens Malaysia.
 On Course for Alcatel PDH Commissioning.

Computer Skills

MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Power Point and Linux

Qualifications

CITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor's Degree Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Major in Telecommunication

CITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering