I'm NPO Engineer, Trainer and Author
Kamal Vij

A motivated telecom professional with 19 years of experience in RF Planning, Optimization & Technical trainings with excellent knowledge of 3G/LTE/LTE-A & 5G NR functionalities.

About Me

Engaged with Nokia Systems and 3GPP Technologies since 2005, I enjoy the new challenges which emerge by increasing complexity of the mobile systems and finding creative solutions for the same.

I value a friendly, transparent & mutually supportive relationship with colleagues and customers so that everyone enjoys his work.

Working With a Passion To make a difference.

For past 9+ years, I am working as Sr. Network Design and Optimisation Engineer for Nokia Saudi Arabia.

Currently serving as Radio Network Planning manager for Zain KSA account in Nokia Saudi Arabia.

I take special interest in Traffic trend analysis & Strategy building.

Capturing true customer experience is the key to plan for improved network performance. I like to combine several methods for this , such as, MDT, Geo-location, Crowd sourcing Data and OSS statistics.

Data visualization in Excel, Python, Power BI and Tableau

What Services I Can deliver

There is a thin line between Planner and Optimizer.

Radio Planning Services

Link Budget Analysis, Coverage Prediction, Capacity planning, Network Expansion based on multi-criteria decision making, spectrum re-farming, ecosystem and market trend analysis

RF Optimization

Pre-launch Optimization, Cluster Optimization, Worst Cell Analysis, Parameters Audit, Feature trials and rollout. Degaradation RCA and remedy

Training & Competence Transfer

Radio related trainings delivery and development on 3G/4G/5G Radio Technologies.

Business development and new client acquisition, pre-sales activities.

Watch one of my Youtube Video Lesson

Few Years back i captured my thoughts about 3G UMTS/HSPA in a book to simplify the learning for readers. Here is one sample video from that series

Work Experience

Summary of my professional Journey

2022-Till Now

Radio Planning Manager

Nokia Al Saudia, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

Resposbilities:

Handling RFPs and pre-sales studies, New Sites Rollout, Pre-sales support
Team building and team developments

UI/UX Designer

2015-2022

Sr. Network Design and Optimization Engineer

Nokia Al Saudia, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

Responsibilties:

Traffic trend analysis & Strategy building
Expansion based on multi-criteria decision making
Feature trials & Parameter tuning
Carrier aggregation activation and troubleshooting
Training development & delivery
Nokia’s Eden-NET SON
Big data handling using python (Example: Minimization of Drive Test (MDT) Data)
Ookla Speedtest Intelligence Raw data analysis
Data visualization in Excel, Python, Power BI and Tableau
Customer interface
Nokia 5G and SRAN Releases (22R2, 22R1, 5G21B, SRAN20C and their predecessors)
VoLTE (Radio Side)

UI/UX Designer

2009-2015

Owner & Freelance Trainer

Wires and Waves Solution, India

Responsibilities:

New trainings development based on 3GPP based technologies like UMTS, HSPA,HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A and SON
Delivering Nokia Academy (Edu) trainings as thrid party training supplier
Manpower supply for training demand from various clients in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Quality assurance and constant quality improvement

2008-2009

Country Manager (India) & Technical Trainer

APIS Training AB, Stockholm, Sweden

Resposbilities:

Classroom based Intructor-led trainings delivery in APIS’s unique format with minimum use of powerpoint and maximum interaction and audience active participation.
Research and development of the new courses
Recording course content for Online training business

2005-2008

Sr. Telecom Trainer

Techcom Consulting, Munich, Germany

Responsilities: