Muhammad Afzal

H-1B transfer-ready Senior RF/NPO and RAN Performance Optimization Engineer with 15+ years of multi-vendor experience across U.S., Japan, Africa, India and Pakistan markets. Expert in 5G NR SA/NSA, LTE, VoLTE, RF design/optimization, mobility, capacity, interference management and customer-experience KPIs. Proven record supporting T-Mobile USA Nokia/Ericsson RAN programs, including FCC-driven 5G throughput/drop-rate improvement, NR layering, ENDC tuning, NNP/cluster acceptance and TDD UL interference mitigation.

Combines field engineering, OSS analytics, vendor-parameter expertise, stakeholder leadership and Python-based automation.

5G / VoLTE / 4G NPO Subject Matter Expert - Nokia Pvt Ltd - Airtel Africa Accounts - Kenya / Africa Central Support

(2023-04)

• Provide central SME support for managed-services projects across Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, covering 5G, LTE and VoLTE optimization strategy.
• Lead advanced feature implementation, KPI optimization, NSA feature validation, 5G SCFT/cluster acceptance and post-launch KPI formula design.

NPO Consultant - LTE / 5G - Motiv Research - Tokyo, Japan / U.S. Remote Programs

(2021-06 - 2023-03)

• T-Mobile USA - Nokia RAN: delivered 5G NPO consultancy for SA/NSA performance improvement, cluster/NNP target achievement, NR feature trials, ENDC tuning, NRCA activation, SON/ANR support and golden-parameter correction.
• T-Mobile USA - Ericsson RAN: optimized 5G SA/NSA network performance to support FCC-related throughput and drop-rate targets; improved NR DL throughput by 28% while traffic volume increased by 16%.
• T-Mobile USA TDD interference stream: created PCTEL scanner and UE drive methodology, analyzed logs, built aggressor/victim lists and recommended feature/parameter/physical-tuning actions for B7/B38 interference mitigation.
• Designed mega multi-carrier LTE layering strategy, conducted golden/non-golden parameter audits and built Python automation for capacity/coverage solution identification.

Senior NPO Engineer / Project Lead - Nokia Pvt Ltd - Pakistan

(2018-06 - 2021-06)

• Optimized and planned multi-carrier 4.5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM networks, monitoring and resolving worst cells across CSFB, HOSR, throughput, CSSR, IRAT, PDCCH congestion and VoLTE KPIs.
• Implemented LTE/VoLTE, carrier aggregation, interference cancellation, PRACH/RACH power optimization, idle-mode mobility balancing, inter-frequency/inter-RAT load balancing and DL/UL CoMP trials.
• Achieved 100% SLA targets for 4G/3G/2G and received Nokia/Telenor recognitions including MEA RSO Hero, Customer Shining Star and LDO Hero.

Senior Radio Network Optimizer - Telenor Pakistan - Nokia & ZTE - Pakistan

(2017-10 - 2018-06)

• Delivered LTE/VoLTE and multi-RAT optimization across Nokia/ZTE networks, including LTE 18A feature trials, CA/VoLTE implementation and daily worst-cell improvement.
• Achieved nationwide best-performance recognition, 100% KPI achievement and the highest regional MPD value in five years through RF optimization and stakeholder execution.

Senior LTE RNO Consultant - ZTE Pakistan - Pakistan

(2017-01 - 2017-10)

• Led LTE optimization, feature deployment and network-performance management for CMPak/Zong, maintaining outstanding regional KPIs and achieving 100% SLA performance targets.
• Managed Ericsson-to-ZTE swap war room, exceeded post-swap KPI expectations, and delivered CTO/CEO-level technical support with recognition.

LTE Radio Network Optimizer - ZTE Pakistan - Pakistan

(2014-04 - 2017-01)

• Optimized LTE clusters, resolved worst cells, supported deployment war-room activities and delivered customer-complaint resolution.

2G Radio Network Optimizer - ZTE Pakistan - Pakistan

(2013-01 - 2014-04)

• Led RF redesign and optimization for 53 cities, including drive-test analysis, recommendations, feature implementation and daily KPI improvement.

IBS / DAS Design Lead - COMBA Pvt Ltd - Pakistan

(2012-01 - 2012-12)

• Designed IBS/DAS solutions for malls, hospitals, stadiums and high-density venues, covering path-loss calculation, antenna/cable/passive design, TEMS investigations and customer execution support.

BS - Electrical Engineering - Telecommunication - COMSATS Institute of Information Technology