Mohammed Kassem

Over 16 years of experience in 2G/4G/5G and NB-IoT radio planning, optimization, project management, and network performance consulting across Nokia and Huawei technologies. Demonstrated expertise in network quality improvement, massive IoT deployment, parameter tuning for low-power devices, capacity planning, KPI governance, and cross-functional leadership. Strong background leading optimization teams, managing vendor interactions, and delivering high-performance RAN networks for both mobile broadband and critical IoT ecosystems.

RF Optimization Manager at Not Specified (2022-08 – Present)

Managing 2 regional teams involved in 2G & 4G radio network optimization and IoT (NB-IoT / LTE-M) performance management, including KPI monitoring and capacity evaluation.

• Managing 2 regional teams involved in 2G & 4G radio network optimization and IoT (NB-IoT / LTE-M) performance management, including KPI monitoring and capacity evaluation
• Manage and support a team of RF Engineers to execute end-to-end radio network optimization activities in a professional and standards-compliant manner
• Fully responsible for 2G / 4G LTE FDD and IoT radio network optimization, ensuring high network quality, stability, and service continuity
• Managing teams for RF parameter audit, worst-cell analysis, and IoT service-impacting cell identification
• Advanced parameter tuning analysis and optimization strategy development to improve CSFB performance, LTE ↔ 2G inter-RAT mobility
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of competitor network quality, capacity, performance, and IoT deployments
• Perform detailed statistical, trend, and root-cause analysis reports on main network KPIs
• Actively participate in resolving customer and enterprise complaints, including IoT-based services
• Analyze, solve, and correct radio network performance degradations in line with agreed SLAs
• Initiate and participate in field trials, feature validations, and new technology evaluations
• Participate in cluster-based, major roads, and strategic area optimization campaigns
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and performance verification with RF Planning and Rollout teams
• Define and deliver radio network capacity studies for required 2G/4G and IoT expansions
• Simulation and Modeling: Utilize professional RF planning tools (Atoll)
• Coverage Prediction: Predict and validate outdoor, indoor, and deep-indoor coverage
• Site and Antenna Configuration: Plan and optimize site locations, antenna types, heights, tilts, azimuths
• Capacity Planning: Dimension and optimize network resources to support high traffic demand
• Optimization Feedback Loop: Establish a continuous optimization loop by correlating simulation results

2G & 4G RF Planning and Optimization Senior Engineer at Not Specified (2020-10 – 2022-07)

Led LTE launch and optimization, including coverage strategy, initial tuning for paging, CSFB, and throughput.

• Led LTE launch and optimization, including coverage strategy, initial tuning for paging, CSFB, and throughput
• PCI/PRACH/RSI/TAC planning using Atoll; prepared eNB creation scripts (Huawei MML & Nokia XML)
• Monitored and fine-tuned KPIs for accessibility, retainability, throughput (MIMO), mobility, and capacity
• Conducted database verification, PCI conflict resolution, and interference management
• Analyzed performance at network, cluster, site, and cell levels; handled VIP and normal customer complaints
• Optimized load balancing, HOSR, and network parameters for special events and overall capacity improvement

2G RF Planning and Optimization Senior Engineer at Not Specified (2007-10 – 2020-09)

Monitored network performance, identified degraded cells, and optimized 2G voice and data services.

• Monitored network performance, identified degraded cells, and addressed hardware issues
• Optimized 2G voice and data, EGPRS/EDGE KPIs, traffic balancing (900/1800 MHz), and city-level redesign
• Conducted parameter audits, feature optimization, SDCCH/TCH/HOSR tuning, and neighbor planning
• Performed statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and E2E optimization in coordination with PS core engineers
• Managed BSC rehoming, feature activation, and database consistency; prepared reports for management and KPI tracking

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Specialization: Communication & Electronics – SANA'A University (2000 – 2005-06)