Network Design Engineer · End-to-End Telco Services

Mohammad
Jamal Zaidi

Seven+ years driving end‑to‑end design and rollout of 2G–5G radio networks for major carriers including AT&T, T‑Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and Rogers, leveraging Ericsson and Nokia technologies.

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7+
Years in RF Design
4
Network Gens · 2G–5G
5
Major Carrier Programs
50+
Engineers Trained
MJZ
NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, IN
ERICSSON INDIA GLOBAL SERVICES
Networks I've Designed & Optimized
AT&T ROGERS T-MOBILE VERIZON SPRINT ERICSSON NOKIA
Signal Summary

Seven years turning RF theory into networks that hold up under load.

I'm an RF engineer who has spent the last seven years turning radio theory into networks that perform in the field — from macro site design and indoor DAS/IBS planning to KPI-driven optimization across 2G, 3G, LTE, and 5G.

I work fluently across Ericsson and Nokia platforms, using Atoll, NetAct, Actix, IWM and ENM to plan coverage, chase down interference, and keep capacity ahead of demand.

Most recently, I led a cross-functional team through AT&T's SWAP & Modernization program, and before that delivered RF design and optimization for Rogers, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint.

  • 01Radio Network Design & Optimization, 2G–5G
  • 02Outdoor Macro & Indoor DAS/IBS Planning
  • 03Multi-Vendor Troubleshooting — Ericsson & Nokia
  • 04KPI Monitoring & Performance Tuning
  • 05Team Leadership & Process Training
  • 06RFDS & Plumbing Diagram Creation
  • 07Swap & Modernization of Network
Field Record

Experience, site by site.

Delivered as part of Ericsson India Global Services, engaged onto carrier and vendor programs across North America.

Home base: Noida, India — engaged onto the programs below.
AUG 2025
— Present
Freelancing
Providing Services
Aug 2025 — Present
FreelancingTraining
  • Delivered specialized telecom consulting services, leveraging expertise in RF design, network optimization, and next-generation communication systems to support diverse client projects.
  • Provided technical training and mentorship to aspiring engineers, designing hands-on workshops and knowledge sessions that bridged theory with practical industry applications.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality solutions while fostering skill development and professional growth among junior engineers.
NOV 2023
— AUG 2025
Team Lead, Network Design
AT&T · Network SWAP & Modernization
NOV 2023 — AUG 2025
Team of 105G
  • Led a cross-functional RF design team through AT&T's SWAP & Modernization program, keeping the team current on process and hardware changes.
  • Authored RFDS for newly built sites — specifying antennas, RRHs, squids, diplexers, and filters against market and vendor requirements.
  • Verified antenna azimuths against design intent before sign-off.
  • Built plumbing diagrams so field teams could execute cleanly from the final RFDS.
  • Designed toward the most efficient network configuration on every site.
MAY 2023
— NOV 2023
Network Operations & KPI Monitoring
Rogers Canada · Ericsson Vendor
MAY 2023 — NOV 2023
EPPSecureCRT
  • Tracked KPIs through Ericsson's Performance Portal (EPP) and produced COP reports.
  • Tuned network parameters over SecureCRT to lift KPI performance.
  • Ran scripts across multiple nodes simultaneously and monitored alarms fleet-wide.
APR 2020
— MAY 2023
NOC / Service Assurance Engineer
T-Mobile · Nokia Vendor
APR 2020 — MAY 2023
2G3GLTEVoLTE5G
  • Worked daily with onshore and offshore teams on global network activities.
  • Managed alarms, cell status, RET validation, maintenance regions, and audit reporting in NetAct.
  • Monitored KPIs in One Data and analyzed clusters, tilt, interference, and RSSI in Actix.
  • Worked hands-on across NetAct Monitor, CM Search, CM Operational Manager, CM Editor, and Patrol.
FEB 2020
— APR 2020
Integration & Pre-Production Validation
Verizon
FEB 2020 — APR 2020
2G3G4GLTEVoLTE
  • Partnered with a U.S. offshore team to deliver the engagement in three months.
  • Handled scripting, pre-integration checks, and alarm checks, and routed alarm reports to field engineers.
AUG 2018
— FEB 2020
Network Operations & Troubleshooting
Sprint · Ericsson Vendor
AUG 2018 — FEB 2020
mMIMO5G
  • Logged into BBUs/eNBs to run scripts, collect alarms, and troubleshoot.
  • Validated RET status against CIQ and checked RRU and MME health.
  • Configured PST files so PRTS reporting reflected accurate KPIs.
  • Checked and updated VSWR, software versions, channel bandwidth, and output power at the node.
  • Maintained backups of scripts for continuity.
Instrument Panel

Tools of the trade.

Planning & Optimization

AtollNetActActix IWM (AT&T)ENMPatrol Ericsson RAN Solutions

Drive Test & Measurement

TEMS InvestigationSRS

Network Mgmt & Analysis

NetActOSS/BSS SystemsEPP

Scripting & Productivity

SecureCRTLinuxPython MS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Also on the job

Indoor DAS/IBS — hotels, stadiums, metro, tunnels, airports Interference Management Capacity Planning Configuration Management & Backups MOP / WI Preparation RCA Analysis Customer Issue Resolution Task Automation
Verified

Certifications & Education.

Certifications
Ericsson Certified RAN Engineer
Ericsson
Ericsson Certified Associate — Swap & Modernization, NRO & NDO Services
Ericsson
Education
B.Tech, Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida — India
Signal Out

Let's put your network on the map.

Available for RF design, optimization, and network modernization engagements.

jmlzaidi@gmail.com LinkedIn ↗