Kostyantyn Naumenko
Juelich
Summary
Career Summary RF expert with 17 years Multivendor (Nokia, Huawei and ZTE) experience in GSM/UMTS/LTE RF Design, Planning and Optimization. Over the years, have successfully provided RF engineering services to two main Ukrainian Mobile operators (Vodafone Ukraine and Kyivstar) GSM, UMTS and LTE Networks; Successfully manages the Radioplanning department for more than 7 years. Have a Masters Degree in Radioengineering at National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'
Highly logical, calculative and analytical problem solver. Managing Multi-Operator projects, Vendors negotiations, Developing spectrum strategy, communication with Ukrainian Government in technical issue (Telecom Regulator, Ministry of Digital etc.). Have good communication, persuasion, presentation, managerial and negotiation skills with regards to work. Flexible and results orientated with a strong focus on meeting challenging commitments
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Radioplanning & Optimisation Unit
Vodafone Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
08.2016 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Project Manager in Technical side for LTE launch project
- Budget planning and coordination between other technical departments (Civil Works, Transmission planning, Power Supply, PS/CS Core planning)
- Collaborated with business teams to achieve project goals and deliver reliable solutions on time (LTE/NR launch scenarios)
- Project Manager for multi-operators RF Refarming project for Defragmentation 1800 MHz and 900 MHz bands
- Developing Tender requirements and strategy for selection of suppliers for Radio Access Network including HW, SW, Services
- Best manager of the company in 2018
- One of the key person in spectrum strategy palling and negations with Government and other operators for 2600MHz, 1800MHz, 900MHz spectrum auctions
- Developing radio network strategy for 3-5 years operator network growth
- Team member of the New electronic communication law of Ukraine implementation
- Providing effective solutions to save availability of Mobile communications due to war period (Cross-Communication with: Ukraine Department of Defense, National Commission for the State Regulation of electronic communications, Ministry of Digital, State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, Security Service of Ukraine)
- Speaker of U.S. Department of Commerce Regional Workshop on Secure 5G Deployment in Warsaw 2023
- Awarded the "Cross for Merit" commemorative sign from the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine
Senior Engineer at BSS Planning Department
Kyivstar
Kyiv, Ukraine
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Remotely take Charge of Network OMC/OSS data
- Perform Work order Creation and send CR to BSS team
- Dimensioning RAN network (number BSCs, RNCs) and performing design criteria and traffic analysis according to capacity and quality requirements.
- NMS/OSS data analysis using specific software tools and maintaining KPI's above target values by providing tuning solutions.
- Carefully monitoring Traffic trend on all sites for providing optimal load between each nodes
- Developed technical documentation for SWAP project
RF Planning Team Leader
Vodafone
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Conducted risk assessments for each project phase for 2G Network SWAP (~6000 sites) and UMTS launch (~5000 NodeB) projects, proactively identifying potential obstacles before became significant challenges
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering positive and collaborative work environment
- Led cross-functional teams to execute projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Senior RF Engineer
MTS Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Network Design and Planning (~3000 sites area)
- Dimensioning RAN network (number of TRx, BTS, CE, NodeB ect.) and performing link budget analysis, design criteria and traffic analysis according to coverage, capacity and quality requirements from operator
- Nominal Cell Planning based on RF planning tool (Mentum Planet & Atoll) defining their related parameters: site coordinates, antenna type, antenna height, antenna tilt, antenna azimuth, CPICH power, cable loss
- Validating site configuration in field from technical site survey visit and preparing Technical Site Survey report
- Performing GSM/UMTS radio propagation modeling and prediction to determine cell Site location
- Determining GSM/UMTS site configurations, forecasting capacity & mobility requirements, planning and optimizing Network traffic KPI and developing design standards to ensure Network quality.
- Reviewing Integration Report and Perform Single Site verification to ensure that sites which are turned over to the BSS team are properly tested prior to acceptance thus ensuring agreed cell level & Network level KPI are attained
- Identify and resolve all site configurations, coverage, network KPI and RF design deficiencies by requesting cluster drive Test; analyzing DT log files & data from NMS/OSS to recommend network changes as applicable - Handling with customers complains (e.g. coverage problem, quality problem)
- Customer complaints handling (situation analysis, Network changes decision making, requests issue)
- Monitoring & analyzing the hourly, daily and weekly graphical trends of Network Performance KPI
- Carefully traffic trend monitoring on all sites and escalating Network issues at all times
- Conducting call trace activities with RAN, Core and data teams to improve KPI (IRAT HO SSR, Soft HO SSR, Location Update, Paging SSR, CSSR, RRC SSR, RAB SSR, etc.) in network for all Voice and Data services
- Reporting the Radio Network Statistics on daily basis - Achieve & maintain the contracted KPIs for Network Performance (Accessibility, Retainability, Integrity, Mobility, Utilization & Availability)
- Evaluated potential interference issues with existing systems, ensuring seamless integration of new RF components.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to provide technical support for client presentations and product demonstrations, ensuring accurate representation of RF capabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals and deliver reliable RF solutions on time and within budget constraints.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for RF components based on technical requirements, cost considerations, and delivery timelines to ensure seamless project execution.
RF Planning & Optimization
MTS Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
03.2007 - 01.2011
- Ensured proper frequency planning to minimize interference between neighboring cells within network in 3 central regions of Ukraine
- Planning of new GSM Base stations (Choosing of BTS locations and configurations)
- GSM network capacity improvement, creating orders, monitoring of main KPIs, problems detection and troubleshooting
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new sites into existing network infrastructure.
- Conducted extensive drive test analysis for post-optimization validation and continuous improvement efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Radio Engineering
National Technical University of Ukraine 'KPI'
Kyiv, Ukraine2006
Bachelor of Science - Radio Engineering
National Technical University of Ukraine 'KPI'
Kyiv, Ukraine2004
High School Diploma -
Secondary Comprehensive School No 228
Kyiv, Ukraine06.2001
Skills
- Knowledge and experience in GSM/3G/LTE RF Design, Planning and Optimization
- Knowledge & experience in GSM/3G/LTE Call flow and call tracing for Network solution
- Proficient in use of RF Design, Planning and Optimization tools
- Ability of using Network Performance and troubleshooting tools
- Good working Knowledge and hands-on experience in the optimization of GSM/UMTS/LTE networks at single nodeB cluster and multi-cluster levels to meet specific KPI targets
- Knowledge and experience with Nokia, Huawei and ZTE Solutions
- Good understanding of Nokia, Huawei and ZTE RF/RAN/eRAN Equipment
- Good knowledge of DAS and Femtocells RF design, Planning and optimization
- Good knowledge and hands-on experience in KPI analysis, Worst cell analysis and reporting for KPI improvement and Optimization
- Sound Troubleshooting skills: Ability to create work orders for Parameter tuning and Neighbor optimization for Network improvements
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc) and Ultra Edit
- Good interpersonal, Persuasion, Presentation, Managerial and Negotiation skills
- Highly Innovative and Imaginative Good Project Management & Administrative Skills
- Ability to work in a Team as Member, Leader and perform under pressure
- Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, internal sales, and PM
- Provide Meticulous approach to producing high quality results,
- Flexible and Results orientated with a strong focus on meeting challenging commitments
Additional Information
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/kostyantyn-naumenko-6928418
Timeline
Head of Radioplanning & Optimisation Unit
Vodafone Ukraine
08.2016 - Current
Senior Engineer at BSS Planning Department
Kyivstar
10.2015 - 08.2016
RF Planning Team Leader
Vodafone
01.2015 - 10.2015
Senior RF Engineer
MTS Ukraine
01.2011 - 01.2015
RF Planning & Optimization
MTS Ukraine
03.2007 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Radio Engineering
National Technical University of Ukraine 'KPI'
Bachelor of Science - Radio Engineering
National Technical University of Ukraine 'KPI'
High School Diploma -
Secondary Comprehensive School No 228
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