Pablo de Val
Summary
Experienced telecommunications specialist with a robust educational foundation and nearly two decades of hands-on expertise. Eager to embark on a new phase of career growth within a prominent telecommunications organization, particularly in projects that align with the ever-evolving technological landscape. Recognized for my proactive approach to addressing challenges, adept conflict resolution, and the efficient management of time and resources. Committed to cultivating a collaborative team environment and unwaveringly devoted to delivering outstanding customer service. I embody a solid ethical work ethos and maintain an adaptable, diligent mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Test Lead Engineer
Minsait
Madrid
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordination with teams on field and reporting.
- Led performance verification efforts, defining comprehensive test cases for Mobility, Handovers, Latency, and VoLTE in LTE, ENDC, and SA technologies.
- Conducted drive testing campaigns and analyzed UE logs to assess network performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Optimized network performance and implemented features based on field measurements and UE logs.
- Monitored network KPIs by leveraging drive testing data to ensure optimal network performance.
- Conducted RRC layer analysis to fine-tune network parameters and enhance performance.
Senior Wireless Engineer
Zener
Madrid
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Multi vendor integration (Huawei, Nokia), first tuning, troubleshooting and optimization in a E2E environment.
Site Solution Technical Leader
Huawei
Zürich
01.2020 - 12.2022
- In charge of the development of site solutions for the 5G rollout of one of the main operators in Switzerland.
- Design solutions and solve eventual blocking-points raised by Civil Work Team and PMO.
- Check the quality of the solutions proposed by the other members of my team to ensure quality output through a careful approval process.
- Responsible for the quotation of the designs and the technical communication with the customer.
- Daily report and timely escalate eventual issues to PMO.
Wireless Engineer
Huawei
Madrid
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Telefónica GU7 TO2 Project remote integration and field engineers assistance.
- Remote BTS/NodeB/eNodeB installation, commissioning, test, integration, rehoms / swaps, capability enhancements, troubleshooting and optimization.
- M2000 advanced tools for network monitoring and deployment: Device and Local Maintenance Terminal, CME(x), Task Manager, KPI monitoring and NE backup.
- Led performance verification efforts, defining comprehensive test cases for Mobility, Handovers, Latency, and VoLTE in LTE, ENDC, and SA technologies.
- Conducted drive testing campaigns and analyzed UE logs to assess network performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Optimized network performance and implemented features based on field measurements and UE logs.
- Monitored network KPIs by leveraging drive testing data to ensure optimal network performance.
- Utilized measurement tools such as Actix, Tems, and QXDM for in-depth network analysis.
- Conducted RRC layer analysis to fine-tune network parameters and enhance performance.
Field RF Engineer
Huawei Germany
Nuremberg
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Telefonica GU7 project.
- Field supporting to Partners.
- Tx patchings and MW integration and troubleshooting.
- BTS integration and troubleshooting.
- Field Test, Drive Test and analysis: Test Case Definition (Mobility, Handovers, Latency, DL/UL Throughput, VoLTE).
- Testing in Various Technologies (LTE, ENDC, SA).
- UE Log Analysis and Reporting.
- Measurement Tools (Actix, Tems, QXDM).
- UE Log Analysis Tools (QCAT).
- RRC Layer Analysis.
Field RF Engineer
OFG Germany
Nuremberg / Frankfurt
02.2017 - 08.2018
- DT Modernization Project.
- Monitoring and supporting installation partners on the area of Nürnberg.
- Installation Teams Coordinator.
- Telefonica GU7 project.
- Being the SPOC of OFG. Support of the Teams on field, troubleshooting and documentation.
- Site Surveys for Nokia, Huawei and Insyte across Germany eventually supporting the Design Department.
- Field Test, Drive Test and analysis: Test Case Definition (Mobility, Handovers, Latency, DL/UL Throughput, VoLTE).
- Testing in Various Technologies (LTE, ENDC, SA).
- UE Log Analysis and Reporting.
- Measurement Tools (Actix, Tems, QXDM).
- UE Log Analysis Tools (QCAT).
- RRC Layer Analysis.
Field RF Engineer
Engie Fabricom Belgie
Brussels
03.2016 - 09.2016
- New construction Sites for Mobistar (Orange) Belgium.
- Standard and special projects, such as churches and water towers, comprising electricity, installation of masts and towers, and generally all the necessary infrastructure for a site.
- LTE Implementation and tests on existing Sites for Mobistar Belgium.
- Nokia GSM-R implementation on Railways for Infrabel including Field Testing.
Site Design Engineer
Celfinet UK
Reading
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Survey reports and designs for LTE implementation and existing technologies swap on RBS6000 across England and Wales for Vodafone network.
- Analysis of existing elements (civil works, structures, power supply, cabinets, etc), design using AutoCAD, antenna and feeders line implementation.
- Procedure elaboration to scope customer's quality specifications.
Field RF Engineer
Huawei Technologies Schweiz
Bad Ragaz
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Sunrise Huawei Swap Project.
- Integration, troubleshooting and Field Test and Drive Test measuring, analysis and reports on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies.
- RAN and Fixnet maintenance and troubleshooting to Sunrise.
- Field Test and Drive Test measures, analysis and reports.
Field RF Engineer
Alpine Energie AG
Bern
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Swisscom RBS6000 Swap Project.
- RBS2000 and RBS3000 swap by Ericsson's RBS6000 family equipment.
- Installation, commissioning, integration, troubleshooting 2G, 3G and 4G technologies.
- Field Test, Drive Test and analysis: Test Case Definition (Mobility, Handovers, Latency, DL/UL Throughput, VoLTE).
- Testing in Various Technologies (LYE, ENDC, SA).
- UE Log Analysis and Reporting.
- Measurement Tools.
- UE Log Analysis Tools (QCAT).
- RRC Layer Analysis.
Remote Integration Engineer
Ericsson Networks Spain
Madrid
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Performing tasks as remote commissioning of RBS 6000 series, provide first and second level support to field technicians, approve full field installations, follow-up and optimize performance behaviors to keep clusters within agreed KPIs and ready for acceptance on customer side.
- Troubleshooting / Configuration on MSC, BSC, BTS and RAM Backhaul levels.
- Migration to IP tasks.
- Troubleshoot / Cleanup / Adjustments on Network Planning Optimization (NPO) tasks.
- Operating some main Ericsson Technology configure, maintenance and troubleshooting tools.
- Manage end-to-end ticketing workflows for technical incidents, ensuring 24/7 resolution of RNC, BSC, and RBS 6000 hardware alarms within Orange Spain’s strict SLA and KPI targets.
Deployment Manager
Huawei Spain
Madrid
02.2010 - 07.2010
- Orange PTN deployment project.
- Responsible for the controlled deployment of a high quality and customer experience focused project worth 15M € in high and end core network equipment, including but not limited to PTN3600 routers.
- Coordination of 5 Partners.
MW Support Engineer
Telefónica Móviles
Madrid
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Remote Technical MW support.
- Providers Ericsson, Nec, Nokia, Sagem, Siae, Siemens, ATM Novatel and Nortel Passport.
- Network availability statistics reporting.
- Microwaves Radio Link operation & maintenance procedures generation.
- Design and development of certification procedures for testing MW.
- MW link design.
Education
Technical Telecommunication Engineer -
Universidad Politécnica Madrid
MadridSkills
- Bash Scripting
- Autocad
- Ares
- Python
- 5G New Radio NR
- 3GPP 5G
- Field Test
- Logging Tools
- Bugzilla
Languages
- English
- German
- French
- Spanish
- English
- German
- French
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Test Lead Engineer
Minsait
11.2023 - 05.2025
Senior Wireless Engineer
Zener
01.2023 - 11.2023
Site Solution Technical Leader
Huawei
01.2020 - 12.2022
Wireless Engineer
Huawei
03.2019 - 01.2020
Field RF Engineer
Huawei Germany
09.2018 - 03.2019
Field RF Engineer
OFG Germany
02.2017 - 08.2018
Field RF Engineer
Engie Fabricom Belgie
03.2016 - 09.2016
Site Design Engineer
Celfinet UK
02.2015 - 12.2015
Field RF Engineer
Huawei Technologies Schweiz
05.2013 - 12.2014
Field RF Engineer
Alpine Energie AG
01.2013 - 05.2013
Remote Integration Engineer
Ericsson Networks Spain
09.2010 - 12.2012
Deployment Manager
Huawei Spain
02.2010 - 07.2010
MW Support Engineer
Telefónica Móviles
02.2007 - 12.2009
Technical Telecommunication Engineer -
Universidad Politécnica Madrid