Profile:
§ Over 9 years of results-oriented professional with broad-based experience in telecommunications ,with a specialized expertise on GSM.
§ Experienced in implementation, testing, O&M and trouble shooting of Switching MSC and BSC. strong in telecom protocols like: SS7, R2. Strong working and theoretical knowledge of a wide range software and hardware applications including: Switching, OMC, SMS and Voice Mail system.
§ Recognized for quality analysis, decision-making skills and the ability to facilitate workable solutions. Consistently targets areas for improvement and initiates successful change
Summary of Qualifications:
Masters in Information Systems Management in DEVRY University, USA
Associate In the Institution of Engineers., A.I.E., Graduate Level in
Electronics and Communication Engineering. Institution of Engineers, INDIA
Diploma in Electronics and Communications engineering., State Board of
Technical Education and Training, AP, INDIA
Professional Memberships:
Associate in the INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS.,INDIA
Training:
GSM Cellular Trainings at NOKIA, NEW DELHI
Ø Systra Basic Gsm Overview Course
Ø Dx Sys, System Platform Course
Ø Dx O&M, System Platform Operations Course
Ø Bss Sys, Bss Advanced Course
Ø Nss O&M, Nss Operations Course
Ø Bss O&M, Bss Operations Course
Ø Bss Signalling
Ø Dn2, Dynamic Node Intelligent Protection Course
Ø Dmr 18 Ghz Microwave Course
Ø Bss On Job Training, Live System Handling
Radio Paging Training at GLENAYRE, MUMBAI.
Ø Basic Paging Course
Ø Message Handling System course for Paging.
Awards Received:
Award of Excellence for the timely Launch of South FLORIDA CINGULAR Network.
Topper in Engineering college
Professional Experience:
Nokia USA as NSS Engineer Feb 2002 to till date
Responsibilities as NSS Engineer:
Ø Commissioned and Integrated HLR in Pleasanton Test bed for Cingular
Ø Commissioned and Integrated MSC in Orlando first live Cingular MSC.
Ø Implemented the MSC configuration for the cingular network.
Ø Tested and trouble shooted all the new GAIT configuration
Ø Implemented and tested the first WNLP calls in GSM and GAIT environment in Orlando.
Ø Supported and Solved all translation Issues.
Ø Implemented and Test E911 phase 1 and 2 with TCS in Orlando
Ø for the first test scenario and implementation in live network, and solved all E911 trunks and calls issues for both CAS and CCS7.
Ø Supported and Solved all Roaming related issues
Ø Supported and Solved CALEA issues.
Ø Supported and Solved GAIT issues and crossing roaming of
Ø GSM and TDMA.
Responsibilities as NSS EOS Engineer in CARE:
Ø Operation and maintenance support to operators at their site.
Ø Mentoring and training for customer's engineers.
Ø Trouble shooting for Network NSS problems.
Ø CDs and change notes implementations.
Ø Network NSS Parameter changes implementation
Ø Supporting the Project team for all GAIT related issues and problems.
Ø Crossing functional support for GSM and GAIT network.
Ø Support for MSC upgrades.
Ø Support for Charging related issues and charging interface.
NOKIA Taiwan as NSS Engineer Jul 2000 to Dec 2001
Role and Responsibilities as NSS O&M SPECIALIST from Dec 2000 to Dec 2001
Ø Operation and maintenance support to operators at their site.
Ø Trouble shooting for Network NSS problems and Emergency support and helpdesk support for customer under TSA agreement.
Ø Integration of Nokia's MSC and HLR with Short Message Center, Voice Mail, Billing center
Ø Interface assistance for customer to other networks.
Ø CDs and change notes implementations.
Ø NSS upgrades for MSC and HLR
Ø Mentoring and training for customer's engineers.
Ø Network dimensioning support for customer.
Ø Acceptance tests support for Taiwan Government Telecom approval of network elements.
Ø Network NSS Parameter changes implementation
Role as NSS Role Out Engineer from Jul 2000 to Dec 2000
Ø Commisioning and integration of MSCi and HLRi.
Ø Expansions of MSCis and HLRis
Ø Nokia meeting rollout and technical solutions for customer specific requirements.
Ø HLR migration work for 5 HLRs from Lucent HLR to NOKIA HLRs.
Ø Network optimization work
Ø Expansions of MSCis for 3 MSCis
Ø Integration of SGSN network element of GPRS, NMS2000, SMSC, VMS and IN to Nokia MSC / HLR.
Ø Network optimization work.
Ø Building SS7 signaling network.
Ø .Building the Routing configurations.
Ø Implementation of Software correction, Change Note and Change Delivery to MSC/HLR.
Ø Switch Planning Data building for the Nokia GSM network
NSS Engineer (Consultant) at NOKIA HELLAS (GREECE) Dec 1999 till May 2000
Ø Commissioned and Integrated 2 MSCi s, new versions of Nokia, DX200 switch.
Ø M9 upgrades for both MSC and HLR
Ø Expansions of MSCs and MSCi versions
Ø Help desk, failure reports handling.
Ø Trouble shooting of Dx 200 MSCs.
Ø NSS support for IN implementations.
Ø CDs and change notes implementations.
Ø Building SS7 signaling network.
Ø Building the Routing configurations.
Ø Implementation of Software correction, Change Note and Change Delivery to MSC/HLR.
Ø Switch Planning Data building for the Nokia GSM network.
Ø Integrating NMS2000, SMSC, VMS and IN to Nokia MSC / HLR
TATA Communications Ltd., (GSM Cellular Operator) Jan 97 till Dec 99
Vijayawada, INDIA
Role as a Switch Engineer from Sep 1998 to Dec 1999
Ø Implementation and Maintenance of GSM Network elements from Nokia NSS SWITCHING SUBSYSTEM MSC, VLR
Ø Implementation of CCS7 signaling.
Ø TEC clearance of TATA CELLULAR MSC and CCS#7 interconnection.
Ø Routing, Number planning, Digit Analysis and PSTN Engineering.
Ø Knowledge of Signaling protocols used in Telephone Networks (e.g. CCS7, R2, X.25 etc.).
Ø PSTN Interoperability.
Ø Link running, Link Testing, System Integration, System Testing, Service
Ø Quality of GSM DX200 Nokia Switch
Ø Hands on Experience of Testers used in Digital Switches and trouble shooting (e.g. Protocol Analyzer).
Ø Responsible for expansion of Switch Capacity and Hardware Retrofits, Change Note implementation, Software upgrades in MSC.
Ø Cell Dependent Routing and Advice of Charge.
Ø Automatic Roaming with different Cellular Operators. CCS7 links creation with PSTN. Creation of IMSI analysis, GT analysis etc
Role as a BSS Engineer from Jan 1997 to Sep 1998
Ø Implementation and Maintenance of NOKIA DX200 BSC, BTS, DN2, DMR18 Ghz and DMC 15 Ghz. And Accountable for service and quality performance BSS network.
Ø Integration of BTS,DN2 ,DMR18 Ghz &DMC 15Ghz. Loop Implementation of Sites with DN2 .
Ø Responsible for expansion of BSS Capacity and Hardware Retrofits, Change Note implementation, Software upgrades in BSC .BTS
Ø Performance analysis on basis of OMC reports.
Ø Parameters changes of BSC, DN2 & BTS control.
Ø Branching tables and conditions editing and defining
Ø Suggest for changes to improve coverage.
Ø Support Customer Care for Coverage complaint.
EASYCALL Communications Ltd. (RADIO PAGING OPERATOR) Jun 1995 till Jan 1997
Visakhapatnam, INDIA
Senior Engineer
Ø Technical-Incharge in the Paging Network at EASYCALL-VIZAG.
Ø Analysis of Equipment performance, Expansion and System Capacity.
Ø Detailled Traffic and charging analysis
Ø Coverage Analysis and Technical Support to Customer care.
Ø Training of New recruits Engineers and Paging Operators.
Achievements:
Ø Single Handedly installed GLENAYRE GL3000 paging system and NORTEL MERDIAN Option 11 EPABX system. Involved right from the administrative level works and Project execution
Ø Evolved MIS reporting systems and system performance reports.
Exalt Office Systems Ltd, Visakhapatnam, India Jan 1995 till Jun 1995
Worked as a Service Engineer Sales and Service of e-mail System and Modems.
Ø Trouble shooting of FAX machines ,Modems and Email servers
Ø Part of the implementation team for the installation and Implementation of Email Servers.
Ø Sales of FAX machines,Modems and Email accounts.
TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATES
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CORPORATE TRAINING
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TRAINED BY
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SYSTRA: GSM Network overview, GSM transmission Equipment, Mobility Management, Subscriber services, Radio path, Nokia Base Station Controller, Nokia OMC, Nokia DX200 MSC, Network Management. |
Nokia |
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DXSYS: DX200 Introduction, DX200 Documentation, Switching, Clock and Synchronization, Files & Micros, Maintenance, OSI & X.25, I/O System Administration, Software Configuration Administration, Common Channel Signaling. |
Nokia |
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BSSSYS: BSS Overview, Air Interface, BSS Signaling, Channels BSC General Description, Transcoder and Submultiplexer, Base Station Interface Equipment, Synchronization. |
Nokia |
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NSSO&M: MSC/HLR Architecture, Subscriber Administration, Cellular Radio Network Administration, Common Channel Signaling in NSS, Short Message Service, Routing Administration, Charging Administration, Interworking Function and Traffic Administration.. |
Nokia |
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BSSOM: BSS Overview, TCSM2E Commissioning, TCSM2E Integration, An Interface Integration, DE 34/ DF 34 BTS Commissioning, Abis Interface Integration, TRUA Commissioning, BSC, Service Terminal Extensions. Radio Network Measurements, Diagnostic & Testing, BTS Integration. |
Nokia |
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BSSSIG: BSC Architecture, Subscriber Administration, Cellular Radio Network Administration, Common Channel Signaling System Nr7, Monitoring of ABis Messages and analysis and trouble shooting using Nethawk protocol analyzer. |
Nokia |
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Digital Microwave Radios (18 GHz): DMR 18 GHz Overview, Installation, Commissioning. |
Nokia |
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DN2 ,Dynamic node protection course.
Architecture of DN2,Configuration of DN2 ,Parameters of DN2,Dynamic loop protection priniciples and trouble shooting of DN2. |
Nokia |
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BSS on job training: BSS Diagnostic & Testing, BSS Hardware Configuration Management, BSS Software Configuration Management, BSS System Observation, BSS Cellular Network Administration in MSC. |
Nokia |
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Basic Paging course:
Architecture of Radio Paging network, Configuration and Implementation of Paging network.Microwave access ,Remote Sites. Coverage scenario .Paging Parameters and Trouble shooting |
Glenayre |
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MHS Training :Message Handling system training, Implementation of customized voice response system and terminal. System Parameters and trouble shooting of MHS. |
Glenayre |
