Adnan Aftab
RF Developer
Mobäacksgatan 13, Malmö
Summary
Senior Radio Integration Developer with over a decade of expertise in 5G NR, wireless communication, and FPGA design. Proven track record in testing, verification, and integration of high-band radios at Ericsson. Skilled in Python, MATLAB, and Verilog, with a strong background in signal processing and machine learning applications. Passionate about innovation and problem-solving in telecommunications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Radio Integration Developer
Ericsson AB
08.2019 - Current
- Lead Rx Developer for 5G NR high-band radio testing, focusing on receiver performance (ACLR, EVM, Noise Figure).
- Develop Python-based test cases and automate data analysis using Pandas/Seaborn for production test systems.
- Implement machine learning models (e.g., SVM, KNN) to optimize radio performance metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance RF system integration.
IT Manager
Corona Paints
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed IT infrastructure, data security, and network operations, reducing downtime by 30%.
- Optimized CAPEX/OPEX budgets and implemented cost-effective backup solutions.
Verification Engineer (Baseband)
Ericsson AB
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Verified WCDMA uplink performance (Rake/G-Rake receivers, interference suppression) using LabVIEW and signal generators.
FPGA Designer
Ericsson AB
10.2011 - 01.2014
- Designed DSP chains (IQ demodulator, CORDIC, LMS algorithms) on Virtex-6 FPGAs using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Developed synthesizable test benches for ASIC verification.
Education
M.Sc. - Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication)
Blekinge Institute of Technology
01.2008 - 01.2011
B.Sc. - Computer Engineering
COMSATS Institute
01.2002 - 01.2006
Skills
Programming: Python(Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib,Pyvisa,sci-kit) C/C, Verilog,Matlab
Wireless Technologies: 5G NR, WCDMA, RF Testing, Spectrum Sensing, GNU Radio
Tools & Instruments: Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, LabVIEW, USRP
FPGA/ASIC Design: Xilinx Vivado, DSP Implementation, LMS Algorithms, AGC
Data Analysis & ML: Linear Regression, KNN, SVM, Data Visualization
Languages: English (C1), Swedish (B2), Urdu (Native)
Certifications Training
- 5G NR Air Interface (Ericsson Academy)
- Python for Machine Learning (Pierian Data)
- MmWave Circuit Design (Coursera)
- R&S Spectrum Analyzer Training (Rhode & Schwarz)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Radio Integration Developer
Ericsson AB
08.2019 - Current
IT Manager
Corona Paints
04.2016 - 03.2019
Verification Engineer (Baseband)
Ericsson AB
01.2014 - 06.2015
FPGA Designer
Ericsson AB
10.2011 - 01.2014
M.Sc. - Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication)
Blekinge Institute of Technology
01.2008 - 01.2011
B.Sc. - Computer Engineering
COMSATS Institute
01.2002 - 01.2006