Bilal Aslam Baloch - Regional Manager RAN Optimization North

Q: Where is Bilal based?

Bilal is based in Islamabad, Pakistan .

Q: What languages does Bilal speak?

Bilal speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bilal have?

Bilal has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Bilal has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Bilal may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bilal's latest experience?

Bilal's most recent position is Regional Manager RAN Optimization North at LCC Pakistan China Mobile .

Q: What companies has Bilal worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bilal has worked for LCC Pakistan China Mobile , ICET Consulting , and Huawei .

Q: Which industries is Bilal most experienced in?

Bilal is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Bilal most experienced in?

Bilal is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Information Technology , and Quality Assurance . Bilal also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Bilal worked in recently?

Bilal has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Bilal worked in recently?

Bilal has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Project Management .

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Islamabad, Pakistan

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 6 months

Islamabad, Pakistan

Regional Manager RAN Optimization North

LCC Pakistan China Mobile

Led a team of 20+ RF engineers
Conducted 5G NSA Option 3X trial using Blade AAU for 100 MHz carrier, achieving 1.2 Gbps throughput with EN-DC, coverage scenario and power optimization tuning
Served as VoLTE lead for 4G/VoLTE feature trials including enhanced VoLTE reliability, coverage enhancement, uplink comp scheduling and coverage experience optimization
Increased VoLTE traffic by 100,000 Erlangs with SRVCC optimization and user experience improvements
Troubleshot VVIP complaints across domains, resolving issues like TCP flow abnormalities due to firewalls
Ensured regulatory compliance with new feature rollouts, pre-drive test assurance and optimization
Conducted VoLTE prioritization and user experience parametric optimization for high-load cases
Provided VIP route assurance for SRVCC and VoLTE drop optimization
Balanced users between TDD/FDD by frequency priority and inter-frequency coverage tuning for optimal throughput
Performed GL Mode 1800 power optimization by reallocating reserved G1800 power to L1800 through Pa, Pb and RS power calculations
Executed 8T8R/32T32R Massive MIMO trials including intelligent beam shaping and power boosting
Trialed PUSCH RB reservation to reserve PRBs for poor-coverage VoLTE UEs

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Cape Town, South Africa

5G Radio Deployment - Acceptance Leader

ICET Consulting

Ensured site and cluster radio KPI assurance
Deployed new 5G C-band (3500 MHz) with existing network modernization
Maintained KPI stability after swaps and modernization
Liaised with field deployment, wireless and back office teams for timely modernization and swaps
Monitored post-operation KPIs and arranged remedial actions
Accepted KPIs with stakeholders after swaps and modernization
Promoted team collaboration to achieve goals
Escalated performance-impacting operational issues for urgent resolution
Conducted pre- and post-checks including soft parameter mapping and field checks of azimuth, tilt and antenna height

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Kinshasa, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the

NPM Manager MS Project

Huawei

Managed NPM project network performance for MS Project ensuring LTE/UMTS/GSM KPIs met MS targets to avoid penalties
Aligned with customer counterparts for necessary optimization
Deployed 100 new LTE sites by reshuffling RRU for L1800 band addition
Enabled MBB access on TDD network and optimized CS fallback after TDD opening
Implemented 3CC FDD and FDD+TDD CA across LTE L900/L1800/L2600 bands
Recommended license optimizations with wireless team for LTE and 3G to resolve 4G accessibility issues
Executed 4G optimization actions including load balancing, carrier offloading, CQI and MCS enhancements for throughput improvement
Optimized congestion on 4G, 3G and 2G for better user experience
Investigated VIP complaints across domains using ERAN FMA traces to analyze radio conditions

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

N'Djamena, Chad

Head of NPM (Optimization) / Network Planning

Huawei

Led network performance actions, monitoring and optimization (GUL)
Modernized network with Abis over IP for all BSCs and A over IP for all network elements to improve QoS
Conducted LTE radio planning including PCI and root sequence index planning for new 4G sites
Planned new 3G/2G deployments with refarming of 2G spectrum for U900 deployment to improve rural coverage and meet regulatory obligations
Conducted multiple BSC/RNC split rehoming activities
Executed LAC splits for urban and rural areas to improve paging SR
Ensured performance KPIs met targets and suggested optimization activities and new features
Conducted network audits through Genex Cloud ENO and intelligent parameter optimization

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

Senior RF Consultant

Huawei

Managed 3G/2G/4G site KPIs to achieve MS targets with continuous trials
Monitored and optimized Tigo radio network, including worst cell analysis and immediate threshold actions
Improved 4G handover SR from 60% to 99% through PCI conflict optimization
Enhanced 4G throughput with closed loop MIMO and optimization settings
Improved E-RAB SR by tuning RLC PDCP mode settings
Conducted LTE and 3G U900 RF planning and refarming of existing spectrum
Improved LTE coverage with Pa/Pb settings
Directed team management and guidance for task achievement
Executed optimization actions for 4G/3G/2G including parameter and physical optimization, new feature deployment and traffic balancing
Tuned control channel power, deployed OLPC fast down optimization, adjusted RTWP SIR target, enabled 64QAM and dual carrier to boost HSUPA throughput from 2Mbps to 5.74Mbps
Deployed VAMOS for 2G capacity expansion
Reduced MS Project penalties by improving IRAT, voice service availability and call blocking rates
Conducted feature and parameter optimization trials including throughput optimization
Increased 3G throughput from 9Mbps to 34Mbps using 64QAM, dual carrier and core upgrades
Addressed 4G coverage complaints by increasing RS power and power boost tuning
Conducted OLPC enhancement trials, refarming activities via U-NET and collaborated on site launch designs
Launched dual carrier, CE expansions and parameter optimizations for QoS
Performed 3G coverage analysis, pilot pollution audits and EcNo improvement campaigns
Resolved power congestion and call admission thresholds, increased max Tx power
Balanced traffic to reduce call drops and recommended WBBP board swaps for congestion resolution
Ensured KQI targets and shared improvement plans for unmet KPIs

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Islamabad, Pakistan

Assistant Manager RF Optimization

Ufone (Huawei Vendor)

Owned 3G-2G cluster optimization for Islamabad city
Conducted multiple sector splits from 65° to 35° antenna to improve cell load and user experience
Optimized RAB/RRC/I-RAT HOSR/SHSR, power congestion and CE congestion through physical and soft parametric optimization
Improved IRAT HSR by adjusting target RAT, time-to-trigger, penalty time for phy ch fail and CIO offsets
Reduced UL CE congestion by adjusting TTI from 2ms to 10ms when limits reached
Triggered LDR actions like best effort rate reduction, CS IRAT handover triggering and code adjacent, and increased RAB numbers
Conducted trials such as fast WCDMA cell reselection after CS call end on 2G and EcNo improvement by decreasing control channel power
Improved drop rate through neighbor addition and physical/parametric changes
Conducted cluster acceptance for new 3G sites rollout, spot testing HSDPA and HSUPA and resolving drop issues
Escalated high RTWP due to external interference and followed up with regulator for jammer removal
Monitored 3G-2G KPIs simultaneously and maintained external interference tracker
Provided technical support to team members and sales team, resolving customer complaints
Investigated and resolved critical VIP complaints by locking TRX timeslots and analyzing channel failures

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Islamabad, Pakistan

Senior Executive Engineer RF Optimization

Ufone (Huawei Vendor)

Managing nine clusters including the capital city Islamabad for all optimization activities in coordination with Huawei NPM teams
Improving KPIs such as DCR, HSR and CSSR
Conducting drive test activities using TEMS and analyzing radio conditions through TEMS analyzer
Performing post-drive test analysis using MapInfo to address coverage and quality issues through tilts adjustment, orientation redesigning and parametric changes
Shifting traffic to appropriate layers by adjusting underlaid/overlaid handover margins
Working on radio link failures per TA to reduce DCR
Proposing expansions on cells with increased blocking and following up with concerned departments
Reserving timeslots for mobility blocking on highways and increasing SDCCH and TCH channels to accommodate blocking
Monitoring stats and TRX-level stats analysis for degradation
Timely resolution of VIP and normal complaints through drive tests, call testing and on-spot optimization
Maintaining nationwide external interference tracker and preparing bi-monthly reports
Coordinating with regulatory affairs for external interference issue escalations
Conducting regular drive tests and following up on hardware/TRX performance issues

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Islamabad, Pakistan

Executive Engineer RF Planning

Ufone (Huawei Vendor)

Carrying out RF acceptance (site integration) of new sites in existing network and all related issues
Preparing redesign proposals for existing network with the launch of new coverage and capacity sites
Planning outdoor/indoor micro (DAS solution) for big hospitals and corporate setups, including link budget designing to cater losses at each distributed antenna and repeater solutions to optimize coverage and quality
Addressing customer complaints and proposing coverage solutions
Planning Ufone phase 7, 8, 9 and 10 coverage and capacity sites in rural and urban areas of North region
Conducting technical site surveys and validation of candidates through asset tools for coverage prediction
Preparing candidate identification reports and technical site survey reports
Tuning of repeater donor location to reduce the cost of micro deployment in big cities
Routine optimization of new sites through parametric and physical redesign

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication.

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Operations

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Summary

A telecom professional with 15+ years of Experience in Radio network Planning & Optimization along with managerial roles experience for NR/GUL Network.

Skills

E-Ran Fma
Wmg
U-Net
Cme
U2020
Map Info
Omstar
Google Earth
Genex Cloud
Nastar
Eno

Languages

English

Advanced

Urdu

Advanced

Education

Riphah International University

Masters in Project Management · Project Management · Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Army Public College of Management & Sciences

Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering · Telecommunication Engineering · Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Certifications & licenses

Huawei Chad Office Cooperation Award

Huawei Chad

Certificate Of Appreciation

Ufone

Scholarship In 4th Semester

Apcoms

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Telecommunication 18.5 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Pakistan, South Africa, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Chad)

Primary country Pakistan

Expertise

Recent roles Regional Manager RAN Optimization North, 5G Radio Deployment - Acceptance Leader, NPM Manager MS Project

Main industries Telecommunication

Main business areas Operations, Information Technology, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Bilal based?

Bilal is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

What languages does Bilal speak?

Bilal speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Bilal have?

Bilal has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Bilal has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Bilal may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bilal be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bilal would be well-suited for roles such as: Regional Manager RAN Optimization North, 5G Radio Deployment - Acceptance Leader, NPM Manager MS Project.

What is Bilal's latest experience?

Bilal's most recent position is Regional Manager RAN Optimization North at LCC Pakistan China Mobile.

What companies has Bilal worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bilal has worked for LCC Pakistan China Mobile, ICET Consulting, and Huawei.

Which industries is Bilal most experienced in?

Bilal is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Bilal most experienced in?

Bilal is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Bilal also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Bilal worked in recently?

Bilal has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Bilal worked in recently?

Bilal has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

What is Bilal's education?

Bilal holds a Master in Project Management from Riphah International University and a Bachelor in Telecommunication Engineering from Army Public College of Management & Sciences.

Does Bilal have any certificates?

Bilal has 3 certificates. These include: Huawei Chad Office Cooperation Award, Certificate Of Appreciation, and Scholarship In 4th Semester.

What is the availability of Bilal?

Bilal is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bilal?

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