Amandeep Singh Sidhu
New Delhi
Summary
Senior Solution Integrator with 7 years of experience in telecom and cloud infrastructure, specializing in integration, deployment, and lifecycle management of Ericsson cloud-native & virtualized solutions. Proficient in Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, VMware, OpenStack, automation with proven expertise in delivering scalable, reliable, and production-ready cloud solutions through end-to-end system integration, troubleshooting, and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Solution Integrator (Cloud & Core Networks)
Ericsson India
New Delhi
08.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end deployment, integration, upgrade, and lifecycle management of Ericsson cloud-native and virtualized applications (cNeLS/vNeLS) across VMware, OpenStack, and Kubernetes environments.
- Manage 7 production cNeLS instances on Ericsson Cloud Container Distribution (ECCD), delivering highly available licensing services for 5,000+ Packet Core, IMS, and Cloud RAN users (VNFs/CNFs) globally.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues across Kubernetes, Linux, networking, storage, certificates, and distributed microservices, collaborating with Solution Architects, Product Units, and global engineering teams to drive root cause resolution.
- Develop Method of Procedures (MoPs), rollback plans, deployment documentation, and operational runbooks, promoting standardized delivery, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
- Drive automation for deployment, client onboarding, monitoring, and operational reporting using Jenkins, Helm, Python, Bash, and CI/CD practices, improving delivery efficiency and operational consistency.
Solution Integrator (Cloud & Core Networks)
Ericsson India
New Delhi
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Provide support for deployment, installation, configuration, integration, and validation of Ericsson cloud-native applications (cNeLS/vNeLS) across customer environments.
- As part of the NeLS PIDS team & Tier 2 support for NeLS, managed Customer Service Requests (CSRs), Jira requests, and production support activities, consistently meeting SLA commitments through timely troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
- Collaborated with Product Units, Solution Architects, and global engineering teams to investigate complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Supported pre-sales activities by preparing deployment estimations, validating customer requirements, and contributing to technical solution planning.
- Implemented Python and Bash automation scripts for log collection and operational health checks, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency.
- Prepare & execute test object lists for Deployment Verification Activities (DVAs), health checks, and post-upgrade stabilization to ensure customer acceptance, and service readiness.
Assistant Solution Integrator
Ericsson India
New Delhi
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Part of CIMT IMS Solution Team.
- Supported deployment & upgrade activities for multiple IMS nodes (vMTAS,vCSCF,vBGF,vSBG) and their integration with NeLS in customer lab & production environments.
- Prepared and executed MoPs for software upgrade activities for IMS vNFs.
- Performed deployment verification and node health checks before and after upgrade execution.
- Supported troubleshooting of Linux-based systems by analyzing logs and assisting in issue resolution.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Ericsson India
New Delhi
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Acquired practical knowledge of IMS architecture, Linux environments, and telecom deployment workflows.
- Supported to prepare Upgrade Method of Procedures (MoPs), health checks, and post-deployment monitoring checks for various IMS nodes.
- Monitored system performance during & after upgrade activities to ensure service stability.
Education
Bachelor's of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Manipal University Jaipur
Jaipur Rajasthan08-2019
High School Diploma - Science Education
D.P.S Mathura Road
New Delhi03-2015
Skills
- Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Ericsson Cloud Platforms: CCD, CEE, CNIS
- Virtualization & Cloud: VMware, OpenStack
- Linux Administration
- CI/CD: Jenkins
- Scripting: Bash, PowerShell
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
- Version Control: Git, GitHub
- Networking
- Integration & Acceptance Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshooting
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Ericsson Certified Associate - Cloud Exam (ETCP-215)
- Kubernetes Fundamentals: LFS258
- BCSS Cloud Advanced Level 2025
- Generative AI Driver's License 2026
Accomplishments
- Ericsson Ace Award
Timeline
Senior Solution Integrator (Cloud & Core Networks)
Ericsson India
08.2024 - Current
Solution Integrator (Cloud & Core Networks)
Ericsson India
06.2021 - 07.2024
Assistant Solution Integrator
Ericsson India
04.2020 - 05.2021
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Ericsson India
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor's of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Manipal University Jaipur
High School Diploma - Science Education
D.P.S Mathura Road