Johnny Shahin
Computer and Telecommunication Engineer
April 08/ 1989, Damascus, Syria
Nationality: Syrian
Address: Talaleh Street, 2nd Avenue, Obaid
Building, Basement Floor, Jaramana,
Syria
Phone: (+963) -
Mobile Phone: (-
E-mail:-Status: Married
Objective
To work in dynamic, professional and enterprising environment that will provide me the potential for
advancement and increased Telecommunication skills, decision-making responsibilities through
consistent learning under the telecommunication and RF leaders.
Work Experience
Telecommunication Engineer
Research and Scientific Study Center, Hamish, Damascus, Syria
March 2014 – Present
Telecommunication Project Design and Development
Microcontroller Based Project including control projects, communication projects
Telecommunication Technology Research and Development
Radio Engineer Planning and Optimization
Syriatel, Al-Thawra Exchange Building, Damascus, Syria
September 2013 – March 2014
RF planning for Macro Network GSM/UMTS and/or Indoor Designs
Support the nominal planning, candidate selection and site surveys up to site acceptance
Recommend RF solutions and carrying out changes to improve site performance
To apply new radio features and technologies and add value to the business
Evaluate (drive) test data to identify performance issues
To take action to solve radio coverage complaints
Alarm Handling and Escalation
Technical Support Leader and Help Desk Engineer
Fleet Management System & Technologies (FMS-Tech), Headquarter
July 2012 – May 2013 (11 Months)
Configure and test a tracking devices which use GPS antenna to get the vehicle position
and GPRS module to send the coordination to the server
Supervising Tracking Service technical team 24/7
Monitor, analyze, escalate and follow up all faults reported by the team
Follow up with the Field Technicians with a work order for all the faults and activities
Accomplishment of Daily Reports
Assist the Technical Team in process improvement and ongoing development of tools
and system
Making sure to check the team performance in order to meet the Service Level
Agreement with Customers
Technical Support, Customer request and Emergency Support Handler
Arrange tutorial presentations for the tracking system’s new users
Responsible for all IT issues and queries in the office, network and servers
Develop and manage project schedules and tasks, Deliver SDN papers and finalize the
project
Network Engineer
Teshreen Thermal Station for Electricity Generation
July 2011 – October 2011 (4 months)
Extend a computer network for manager building.
Radio Network Performance Engineer (Trainee)
Syriatel, Headquarter
July 2010 – September 2010 (3 months)
MapInfo software to monitor performance of the cellular network
Business Object software to monitor the quality of the cellular network by implementing
equations called Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Implementing validation process for the KPI of many companies such as Ericsson and
Huawei and Siemens to verify the values of the counters which located at the base
stations to count each event occurred in the network
Drive Test: Go around specific area by car equipped with antennas and GPS to examine
the quality of the cellular network
Analysis the results of the drive test to make an estimation and give solutions for the
problems encountered us during the drive test
Education
Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology
Master of Science (MSc), Communication Networks
2012 – 2016
Average Rate: 77% (Very Good)
Research Thesis:
Routing Protocol Using Directional Antenna in Ad Hoc Networks
Research Papers:
Network Virtualization Using GNS3
GSM Localization
Securing a Wireless World
Heterogeneous Networks
Feasibility Study and Design a Wireless LAN for New Fair Event
Comparison Study Between SNMP & TMN
Arab International University (Private)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer and Communication Engineering
2007 – 2012
GPA: 3.61 on a scale of 4 (92.2%)
Second place for the first two years in my faculty
First place for the last three years in my faculty
Junior Project: “Real Time Digital Signal Processing using Digital Signal Processor “DSK C6713”
Senior Project: “Design QAM Transmitter using Digital Signal Processor “DSK C6713”
Omayyad High School
General Secondary Education Certificate / Scientific Branch
2004 – 2007
Percent Rate: 87.5%
Training and Certification
CISCO Routing and Switching
Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology – Damascus – Syria
18 August 2015 – 31 November 2015
CompTIA A+ Course
Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology – Damascus – Syria
14 September 2014 – 30 October 2014
An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python
https://www.coursera.org/course/interactivepython
15 September 2014 – 16 October 2014
Advanced Power Searching with Google Course
http://www.powersearchingwithgoogle.com/course/aps
21 January 2013 – 09 February 2013
Power Searching with Google Course
http://www.powersearchingwithgoogle.com/course
11 July 2012 – 21 July 2012
3G Training
IT Plaza, Damascus, Syria
10 May 2012 – 18 May 2012
Languages
Arabic – (Native Language)
English – Advanced
German – Intermediate
Technical Skills
Advanced Microcontroller Programming
FPGA Programming
Basic technical education and experience from GSM radio systems
Basic knowledge about network operation center processes and interfaces
Skills
Microsoft Office software & the Internet – Expert
MATLAB programming and Simulink - Expert
Excellence knowledge of IT Systems and Applications environment
Computer Hardware / Software Installation, Maintenance and Update – Intermediate
Good in analytic and investigation technique
Ability to lead and manage teams
Team player
Communication & Presentation Skills
Negotiation & Argumentation Skills
Time management
Ability to learn any new software required for work
Open minded and able to learn new technologies
Self-development to increase own knowledge