Ilie Carmen-Elena

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
German
Beginner
French
Beginner
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Fixed Access Performance Expert at VOIS
December 1, 2022 - Present
Develop new KPIs for the WiFi network to understand user experience; implement KPIs using raw data stored in Google Cloud Platform; perform ad-hoc analyses with SQL queries on Big Data; build dashboards in Qlik Sense and Power BI; track KPI trends weekly and perform deep-dives for proactive improvements; create a scoring model to compare CPE models and markets and maintain fully automated dashboards.
NW Performance and Optimization Engineer at Deltatel for Nokia
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Analyze RAN KPIs for 2G, 3G and 4G across PLMN, region, cluster, site and cell; create WCR and investigate degradations from worst cell reports; perform root-cause analysis to improve user experience; handle customer complaint tickets; correlate incidents and planned works in NetAct; generate weekly customer reports and daily degradation reports; take actions to increase coverage (e.g., tilt modifications); monitor external interferences.
RAN Optimization Engineer at Huawei Romania
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022
Analyze RAN KPIs for 2G/3G/4G (cell level, BSC/RNC level, network level) for T-Mobile Netherlands; monitor degradations and perform root-cause analysis; manage customer complaints; correlate changes with KPI deviations and coordinate with Network Performance and Network Integration teams; create RIS files for new cells; contribute to interference detection and optimization actions.
Network Performance Engineer at Vodafone Romania
September 1, 2013 - September 30, 2019
Analyze Vodafone Germany network performance across 2G/3G/4G and transmission using SQL-based reports, Business Objects, and vendor tools; initiate problem resolution; evaluate network changes and their impact on KPIs; perform root-cause traces; contribute to GSM/UMTS/LTE KPI maintenance; participate in vendor and operator training.
Intern BSS at Orange Romania
June 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Learn GSM/UMTS networks, Work Orders, and field engineer processes; observe site components and network elements.

Education

Master's degree in Mobile Communications at Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications and Transmission Systems at Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Orange Education Program at Orange Romania
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
LINUX Fundamentals at Self-study
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
CCNA1-4 at CISCO
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
German language course at BERLITZ
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Python Course at Self-study
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Data Scientist Nanodegree Program
April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services