Vinicius Oliveira

Metrology

Cell planning (3G UMTS & GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks). Access network optimization (KPI analysis, parameter optimization). Capacity planning and traffic modeling. Access network dimensioning studies and budget. Technical and Design Specifications.

Fuzzy logic based, pattern recognition algorithm calibration for car occupant classification systems. Data collection, DB preprocessing, initial calibration, fine tuning, investigation on misclassified patterns, calibration assessment, calibration peer reviews. Development of tools (Perl5 scripts, Excel macros) for automating data analysis, simulation, and report generation. Investigations on topics related to system integration to the customers platforms and elaboration of design guidelines.

Main research topic: Fault Tolerance in Sensor Networks. It involves knowledge on Sensor Network Architecture and Protocols, Fault-Tolerant Computer Systems, Voting Algorithms, Reliability Theory, Probability, Coding Theory and Cross-Layer Designs.

Network planning and optimization. Network performance analysis and report issuing. Network features and parameters studying, testing, enabling and tuning. Third-party benchmarking supervision, results evaluation and issuing of technical and management reports. Interface to the BSS supplier’s TAC.

GSM 1800 RF planning. Coverage planning and nominal plan elaboration via the Planet tool. Knowledge on outdoor propagation models (Okumura-Hata, COST 231). Link budget. Search area maps issuing. Site evaluation. Technical site surveys. Issuing and revision of reports. DB planning via the Caddie tool

Quality (ISO 9002), Environmental (ISO 14001) and Safety (Responsible Care Codes) Management. Industrial maintenance services and team coordination (Instrumentation and Electrical Motors maintenance teams). Technical staff training.

Wireless Communications. Advanced Mobile IT Systems.

Telecommunications Engineering