Resume

 

 

 

 

Name:

First Name:

 

Date of Birth:

Nationality:

Marital Status:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kutter

Steffen

 

November 23rd, 1964 in Goerlitz/Saxony

German

married/  3 sons

 

 

   Beschreibung: Steffen_klein

Address:

office:              Vodafone D2 GmbH

                        Subsidiary EastMeissner Str. 79

                        Radebeul, 01445, Germany

                        Tel:  +49-172-3500323

                        Fax: +49-172-3528252

                        E-Mail: steffen.kutter@vodafone.com

home:              Am Gymnasium 16

                        Radebeul, 01445, Germany

                        Tel:  +49-172-3500323

                        Fax: +49-172-3528252

                        E-Mail: steffen@kutter.co.nz

 

 

 

Professional Experiences

 

Since 01/93

Project Engineer for Radio Network Optimisation and Radio Network Design (G-Band): Vodafone Germany, Subsidiary East, Radebeul/Dresden:

Project formulation and BSS/UTRAN/eUTRAN radio network planning, design and redesign  for an area of about 50.000 km2; interim officer in charge of the cellular design and optimisation team in close collaboration with traffic planning, system implementation and field services;

Radio network planning, designing, tuning, auditing and optimisation of essential BSS, UMTS and LTE network related parameters, antennas and BTS/NodeB hardware; Responsible for antenna adjustments; UMTS, GSM and LTE radio network capacity and quality evaluation by means of database queries and conclusion finding for hardware and parameter changes; Safekeeping of sufficient capacity, coverage and optimal parameter tuning for special events; Utilisation monitoring of radio network hardware and motivation of hardware changes and extensions;

Guidance to technicians and maintenance personnel;

Analysis of KPIs, monitoring compliance and prompt investigations if necessary;

Preparation of measuring regulations; Instructor for conducting quality and coverage measurements; Analysis and evaluation of drive data and measurement results, correlation with network statistics, customer surveys and customer complaints;

Preparation of concepts and recommendations for the use, implementation and tuning of standard BTSs/NodeBs/eNodeBs, repeaters and microcells;

Experiences in evaluating IMSI and cell traces;

Planning, implementation and evaluation of EMF measurements; work related to public outreach;

Experience in cellular system design and comprehensive knowledge of digital radio technology as GSM, UMTS/CDMA, HSPA; good knowledge of LTE basics

Assistance of OPEX and CAPAX budgeting associated with Planning and Optimisation for the team leader and the team manager;

Detailed knowledge of and very good skills in using measurement equipment by HP, W&G, Agilent, R&S, Siemens, Ericsson, Anritsu etc. and test transmission stations and GSM, UMTS & LTE equipment by Siemens, Ericsson, NSN and Huawei

Ability to conduct work at high altitudes, e.g. transmission towers (license available)

01/07– 05/07

RF Senior Engineer for Radio Network Design: Vodafone New Zealand (VF-NZ), Headquarters, Auckland:

Secondment and project assistance for the inauguration of the VF global used radio planning and design tool ATOLL.

Support for the development of radio network capability plans and optimised designs to meet business objectives.

Development and communication of best practice design guidelines and globally aligned standards.

Capacity planning based on local marketing and technology requirements.

Evaluations and recommendations for future technology capabilities, functionalities and features.

01/99 – 06/00

Project Engineer for Radio Network Planning (G-Band): Vodafone D2, Radebeul/Dresden, Germany: design of new base stations in order to optimise GSM coverage and minimise interference; simulating new base stations in terms of coverage and best quality; optimising existent GSM sites in azimuth and downtilt and antenna type to achieve best possible coverage and radio network quality using special designed tools for Radio network planning; cooperation with several teams e.g. acquisition, optimisation, capacity planning, civil works to establish optimal sites

01/91 – 01/93

Base Station Implementation Project Engineer: Mannesmann Mobilfunk, D2 Private, Radebeul/Dresden, Germany: Establishment of base stations for Germany's first private Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Responsible for hardware and cell- related software, system configurations (BTS, antenna system, BSC and switch configuration) of over 500 radio base stations; 6 BSC`s and 4 MSC`s; Studies on PKI, Siemens and Ericsson base station systems, switching and controlling equipment; AT&T, DMC and PCom microwave equipment:  Conducting acceptance and performance test measures on radio equipment and microwave links;  Recommendations for prospective sites and capacity for future microwave links;  Establishment of links with internal departments, i.e. Radio Network Planning, Traffic Analysis and Fixed Network Planning in order to optimise CDD parameters and co-ordinating the development of cellular/paging radio solutions;  Performing technical and subsequently engineering reviews on sites before and after their selection as base station sites;

Assisting local personnel and students in evaluating the overall network operations and support requirements; Development of plans for maintenance and operations related to all aspects of the cellular system.

02/90 – 11/90

Microelectronics development engineer of memory integrated circuits: Centre of Microelectronics Research Dresden, Germany: Development of automatic   measurement techniques on the surface of integrated circuits; Development of soft- and hardware to handle precision technical devices to measure special quality structures of integrated circuits.

 

Memberships:

 

Since 11/2009

Network Squad Team member

Since 01/2002

Advisory member of the Radio Network Tools Expert Team

Since 01/2002

Advisory member of the QPMG (quality of service and performance measurement group) at Vodafone Headquarters in Düsseldorf; responsible for design and evaluation of KPIs for Vodafone Germany and Vodafone Global

 

 

Professional Experiences outside subsidiary

 

06-09/2010

Duesseldorf, Germany: Preparative comparison of Radio Optimisation Tools as Radioplan and Capesso

02-05/2007

Auckland, NZ: Secondment and project assistance for the inauguration of the VF global used radio planning and design tool ATOLL.

02-03/2006

02-03/2004

02-03/1998

 

Hanover, Germany: Realisation of in- and outdoor coverage, quality and capacity for the world largest computer fair CeBit in Hanover; Implementation of extended frequencies for GSM and implementation of new UMTS technology and related features such as HSDPA and extended frequencies

02-08/2005

Hanover and Berlin, Germany: Participation in the SwingCell project; Realisation and evaluation of traces of the IU and IUB interface; Objective of the project was to compare results with Vodafone-own trace tools, comparison of KPIs and troubleshooting, provide basis for the implementation of the GAUSS tool

02 -  04/2001

Frankfurt/Main, Germany: Help, support and guidance to colleagues and technicians at the optimisation department in Eschborn; complete optimisation and radio network redesign for the cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden

2001

Kassel, Germany : Member, participant and speaker at the 1. Vodafone D2 Radio Network Optimisation conference in Kassel

08 - 09/1993

Northern Telecom, UK: Application, basics examinations and

training in access line protocols

12/1991 - 12/1992

Munich, Nuremberg and Dusseldorf, Germany:

Design and  maintenance of the first DMK BTS and BSC parameters

Since 1991

Duesseldorf, Germany: Assistance to various project teams to subjects of GSM and UMTS optimisation, tuning and validation of parameters, development of recommendations, network evaluation and participation in first service applications

 

 

 

 

 

Education (Educational Background)

 

08/90

Technical University Chemnitz, Germany and Centre of Microelectronics Research Dresden, Germany

Diploma in Information Technology (Masters’ Degree equivalent), final mark: 1 (very good)

09/85 - 08/90

Technical University Chemnitz, Germany

Studies in Information Technology;

Specialisation: Radio Engineering, Logical Systems, Software and Hardware Design

09/78 - 08/82

Graduate of the prestigious Highschool ‘Kreuzschule’ Dresden, Germany

Additional courses and specialisation in Mathematics and Physics

 

Language Skills

 

German: mother tongue, English: fluent.

 

Computer Skills

 

Basics:                        MSOffice Application

 

Special Applications:    ArcGIS, R.F. designing tools such as ATOLL and

WINES/POT/Radioplan, Prismo, Provet, D2STOV, D2-RAIT, TEMS, ROMES, RNA, DUIT, RNO, DESIGNER, ACAD, IQlink, PreHCM, BRIO, NetAct

 

 

 

 

 

Projects

 

2011

·         Dresden, Germany: Project leader SRAN Huawei FSA GSM/UMTS/LTE800/LTE2600

2011

·         Dresden, Germany : Inauguration Early Bird LTE800

2011

·         Dresden and Duesseldorf , Germany: Participation at the inauguration of the 3- Carrier-Concept for NSN UMTS Networks in Germany

2010

·         Dresden, Germany : Active responsible member for Swap of 3G Equipment from Siemens to NSN

2008

·         Dresden, Germany : HOS implementation in UMTS high capacity areas

2006

·         Hanover, Germany: Realisation of in-house and outdoor coverage, quality and capacity for the world largest computer fair CeBit in Hanover: focal point implementation new UMTS features 2nd frequency and HSDPA

2005

·         Hanover and Berlin: Participation in the SwingCell project

2004

·         Hanover, Germany: Realisation of in-house and outdoor coverage, quality and capacity for the world largest computer fair CeBit in Hanover: focal point implementation new UMTS technology

2002/2003

·         Dresden, Germany : Active member of 2 ambitious project supplying 2 tunnels with indoor coverage

Since1998

·         Dresden, Germany: Realisation of in- and outdoor coverage projects with help of mobile BTSs at various events such as fairs, concerts, grand prix and VIP events

1998

·         Hanover, Germany: Realisation of in-house and outdoor coverage, quality and capacity for the world largest computer fair CeBit in Hanover: focal point implementation extended 2nd frequency for GSM

 

 

Publications

 

2011

·         Study for LTE implementation in areas close to borders

2010

·         Co-author for the “LTE Planning and Optimisation Handbook”

2009

·         Assistance and Consultancy for the first “LTE Radio Planning Handbook”

2008

·         Use of HOS in UMTS high capacity areas

2007

·         Recommendation for the use of Atoll and UMTS planning references for VF-NZ

2005

·         Realisation and evaluation of traces of the IU and IUB interface using SwingCell tool

·         Examination of measurement triggers of SwingCell in comparison to Vodafone D2 own trace tools

2002 2005

·         Assistance in the development of guidelines for EMF measurements at Vodafone D2, provision of measurement rules and measurement protocols

1997

·         Issue of “Recommendations of acceptance and measuring procedures for Mikom/Andrew Repeater”

1998

2004

2006

·         Recommendation guidelines for indoor projects resulting from membership at CeBit projects in Hanover

1994

·        Collaboration in: „Recommendations of Acceptance Procedures for Ericsson BTSs“

Since 1991

·         Several articles for local  and extended use for radio network optimisation at Vodafone D2

Since 1991

·         Several improvement proposals; Provision of software tools and several internal publications for departments of Mannesmann Mobilfunk and Vodafone

1989

·         Master paper: Subject: ‘Development of an automated concept for the measurement of microstructures in semiconductor production’

 

 

 

 

Referees

 

Dr. Axel Schulz, Branch Manager, Vodafone Office Dortmund

Axel.Schulz@vodafone.com, Tel.: +49 17 23 50 14 17

 

Tom Witschel, Branch Manager, Vodafone Office Radebeul

Tom.Witschel@vodafone.com, Tel.: +49 17 2 4141804

 

Timm Griese, Head of Technology Department, Vodafone Office Dresden

Timm.Griese@vodafone.com, Tel.: +49 17 23 51 23 75

 

Dr. Michael Hartmann, Team Leader Radio Network Optimisation, Vodafone Office Dresden

Michael.Hartmann@vodafone.com, Tel.: +49 17 23 50 85 17

 

 

 

Radebeul, July 17th 2011