Hayder Al Windi
About Hayder Al Windi
Hayder Al Windi is a Senior RF DAS Engineer at American Tower, specializing in RF propagation analysis and site commissioning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Baghdad and has over a decade of experience in the telecommunications industry.
Work at American Tower
Hayder Al Windi has been employed at American Tower as a Senior RF DAS Engineer since 2014. In this role, he operates in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, focusing on the design and implementation of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). His responsibilities include managing the Southeast and Southwest markets, where he builds, tests, and commissions both Outdoor DAS (ODAS) and Indoor DAS (IDAS) networks. He collaborates with the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) team to produce accurate construction drawings and provides redlines for completed projects. Al Windi also prepares and submits testing reports and acceptance documentation.
Education and Expertise
Hayder Al Windi earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Baghdad, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise in radio frequency (RF) engineering. He has developed skills in RF propagation prediction analysis, utilizing tools such as iBWave and Atoll to ensure compliance with contracted values and MACRO dominance.
Professional Background
Before joining American Tower, Hayder Al Windi held various engineering positions. He worked as an RF Engineer at Asiacell Communications PJSC from 2008 to 2012 in Baghdad, Iraq, where he ensured proper installation standards for DAS systems. Prior to that, he served as an IT Engineer at GLS Systems from 2007 to 2008, providing troubleshooting for system faults. He also worked as a private contractor at L3 ASA Ltd for 10 months in 2005-2006 in Iraq.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Hayder Al Windi performs RF propagation prediction analysis and reviews results of fiber testing, coax cable sweep, and PIM testing in accordance with AT&T requirements. He has experience in system optimization using Continuous Wave (CW) testing and Windcatcher post-processing tools. His responsibilities also include reviewing designs with engineering tools to ensure proper design and Bill of Material creation, as well as managing the commissioning process for various RF sites.
Achievements in RF Engineering
Hayder Al Windi has successfully commissioned and system verified sites using a structured 5-step process for various connectivity technologies, including ION B/ION-M/ION-U, CMA, and TE connectivity Prism. He has demonstrated his ability to work with construction teams to meet installation standards and has contributed to the successful deployment of RF networks across multiple markets.