
Mohid Salman Pirzada
Senior Network Optimization Engineer | Automation
Salary / Daily rate
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Service Delivery expert with 9+ years in telecom operations and network optimization. Reduced human errors by 35% through Python automation and increased revenue by 70% via strategic network improvements. Specialized in SRE, incident management, and KPI optimization with proven expertise in 4G/LTE networks serving 9,000+ sites.
Work experience
Expert NOC Service Quality & Experience Monitoring
Jazz
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
RAN Performance: Led countrywide end-to-end service delivery & incident management ensuring compliance with set SLAs, OLAs & KPIs 24x7 Pioneered the first automation project using Python scripts for real-time KPI degradation alerts, reducing human errors by 35% and automating escalations to concerned teams Formulated a comprehensive framework of policies, guidelines, procedures and processes for RAN operations: − laid the foundation for accurate and timely root-cause identification, fully traceable for each degradation − detailed how TNL drops, packet loss, increased latency or drop rates, can indicate a correlation with other network issues Automated Special Events reporting through PowerBI and Tableau, cutting manual dependency by 65% Contributed to the continuous improvement & maintenance of machine learning models & internal frameworks Designed automated dashboards for dynamic reporting & visualization, unearthing new insights to drive strategy & decisions Orchestrated clear communication channels between the NOC team, customer care, engineering, and management teams Chaired incident bridges, conducted & analyzed post-incident reviews to identify data-driven process & system improvements Modernized & upgraded NOC towards intelligent and digital operations powered by AI, RPA, lean & agile process management Identified & analyzed discrepancies in KPI calculation for a platform that monitors multi-vendor performance Carried out parametric audits, root cause analysis (RCA), prepared benchmark reports and other technical documentation Monitored radio network performance via EMS/SmartCare/CEM tools and engaged domain owners to resolve issues timely Conducted routine performance audits of CS/PS RAN domain KPIs/KQIs & escalate abnormalities for permanent resolution Domain Scope: 9,000+ eNodeBs, 2,500+ servers/storages/databases, 2,000+ IP devices, and cloud monitoring services
Senior Radio Network Optimization Engineer
Huawei
Apr 2024 - Oct 2024
7 months
On contract via SC Technologies Global Client: Jazz (VEON Group subsidiary: Dutch multinational telecom company) & Pakistan's largest mobile & internet provider Served as the primary point-of-contact for 4G/LTE/VoLTE services, enhancing client relations & improving project outcomes Increased the revenue of a cluster by more than 70% through physical & soft parametric changes within a month of joining Optimized the 4G network for Central Region through proactive monitoring & strategic adjustments for 1,500 sites Developed automated dashboards for real-time network insights with actionable reports that enabled data-driven decisions Proactively investigated & resolved network performance complaints, improving customer satisfaction scores by 15% Notably reduced network congestion by resolving PCI conflicts, optimizing LTE neighbor configuration, & parametric audits Effectively implemented network optimization techniques such as inter-layer & Massive MIMO load balancing, carrier aggregation optimization, neighbor list optimization, overshooting study, and sector swap removals Evaluated potential hires & mentored junior team members, driving performance towards achieving long-term objectives Optimized LTE Contractual WCLs to ensure network performance met & exceeded contractual service level agreements
Ericsson
Dec 2016 - Mar 2024
7 years 4 months
Experienced Network Optimization Engineer
Apr 2022 - Mar 2024
2 years
On contract via Relacom Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd Client: Jazz (VEON Group subsidiary: Dutch multinational telecom company) & Pakistan's largest mobile & internet provider Improved network KPIs by 11% YoY by identifying discrepancies (e.g., Latency, E-RAB Drop Rate, User Throughput, E-RAB Success Rate, CSFB Success Rate, Inter-Freq HOSR, HHO Intra Freq) for 750+ sites Pioneered the use of Virtual Drive Test, App Experience Optimization, and Crowd Source Data Analytics Pioneered new features, i.e., Downlink EPF Capacity Factor, TTI Bundling, MLB, in a multi-vendor network, improving cell-throughput by 17% Designed dynamic data reporting dashboards with actionable insights, reducing 80 man-hours per month Identified coverage holes and strategized the proposal for new rollout sites Successfully launched and tuned new LTE Carriers and VoLTE services and facilitated network consolidation efforts Managed the network for large-scale, high-profile, multiple-day events with tens of thousands of attendees for 5+ years Led congestion analysis, Worst Cell Identification, Root Cause Analysis to improve network experience by 8% Coached junior team members, aligning their success with company goals Analyzed PCI retune requests, conducted AFP & ACP Cycles, planned inputs, created new projects in planning tools Tested and analyzed radio performance in LTE technology for newly integrated sites, eNB, UE, etc.
Junior Radio Network Optimization Engineer
Dec 2016 - Mar 2022
5 years 4 months
On contract via Relacom Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd Client: Jazz (VEON Group subsidiary: Dutch multinational telecom company) & Pakistan's largest mobile & internet provider Maintained a perfect score of 0% SLA Breach for an average of 5,000 customer complaints per year (corporate/noncorporate) Consistently achieved, maintained, improved & optimized 2G/3G/4G KPIs (Accessibility, Retention, Mobility, Service Integrity) Analyzed and handled traffic & load-balancing on multiple layer network for radio KPI improvements Led and managed five teams of Drive-Test engineers, along with daily follow ups with Wireless Operations Led Issue-based Spectrum Analysis for external and internal interference Conducted IBS planning and design, and DAS implementation Troubleshot network degradations, determined root causes, and prevented/reduced the impact to customers Maximized the revenue for Jazz by enhancing Network Coverage and Data Services Leveraged understanding of 3GPP standards; procedures, call flows & KPIs to ensure compliance & optimize performance
Management Trainee Engineer
LCC - A Tech Mahindra Company
Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
6 months
Project for Jazz (Mobilink) - Complete Single Site Verification 3G & 2G drive testing using TEMs. - Checking Softer, Soft Handover 3G to 3G and IRAT. - Analyzing GSM parameters RxQuality, RxLevels, FER, BER, C/I, SQI and CDMA parameters TxPower, RxLevel, Ec/Io, SNR, C/I. - IBS planning and design. DAS implementation (couplers, splitters, etc). - Performing Post Processing, Analysis and Report making of Drive Test (DT) Data using the software TEMS Investigation and MapInfo. - Performing customer complaint (Pin Point) Walk Test. - Checking Signal Strength of particular cell sites.
Engineering Intern
Ericsson
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
3 months
- Engineer Intern - Worked under the RF sector and performed activities such as DT. - Assisted engineers with on-going projects and routine operations. - Extensively studied the manuals and supporting documentation provided by the company on GSM Architecture.
Engineering Intern
We Brothers Scientific (Pvt.) Ltd
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
3 months
Worked collaboratively with other departments & engineers and performed routine operations.
Education
University of Cambridge
GCE A Level
2009 - 2011
3 years
University of Cambridge
GCE O Level
2007 - 2009
3 years
Lahore School of Economics
Executive MBA
Lancaster University
Bachelor’s Degree