ANKUSH BARUA
Jamshedpur
Summary
Experienced Senior Solution Integrator with 9 years in telecommunication industry specializing in Provisioning solutions (EDA), BSS, OSS. Expertise in 2G/3G,LTE,VOLTW,VOWIFI,5G,e-SIM.Skilled in end to end delivery and customer facing roles for cloud-based and hardware based deployments. Proficient in Agile methodology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Solution Integrator
Econet - Zimbabwe
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported Econet operations in day-to-day provisioning tasks.
- Conducted knowledge transfer to the Econet team on EDA2, covering topics such as VoLTE provisioning, EDA2 architecture, EDA2 GUI functionality, batch handler queries, backup and restoration, health check commands (both automatic and manual), EDA CNOM GUI, CAI3G specifications, and how to download SOAP projects (WSDL and XSD) from CPI for EDA interfaces.
- Generated and sent regular reports.
- Managed customer queries effectively.
- Performed health checks and node monitoring.
- Executed read-only and GET operations for subscriber provisioning issues, ensuring proper resolution of any identified errors.
Senior Solution Integrator
DIGICEL - PNG
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided EDA2 go-live and monitoring support.
- Executed EDA health checks during go-live and monitored provisioning logs to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored the EDA2 dashboard and generated hourly reports, which were communicated to the team.
Senior Solution Integrator
Orange - Madagascar
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed configuration changes to integrate EDA with the charging system in the production environment.
- Conducted EDA1 backup procedures.
- Added new AF IPs and removed old AF and AIR NEs that were being decommissioned.
- Conducted health checks in EDA following successful activities in the production environment.
Senior Solution Integrator
Claro - Puerto Rico
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided support for MTAS upgrade on two nodes.
- Performed EDA1 backup.
- Removed the MTAS-CAP node from the MTAS pool, updated its password in the EDA GUI Network Element configuration after the MTAS team completed the upgrade, and re-added it to the MTAS group.
- Removed the MTAS-STN node from the MTAS pool, updated its password in the EDA GUI Network Element configuration after the MTAS team completed the upgrade, and re-added it to the MTAS group.
- Successfully executed these tasks in live, test, and pre-production environments.
- Conducted EDA health checks after the successful upgrade.
Senior Solution Integrator
Indian Airforce - Prayagraj
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Installed EDA2.13 at IAF Allahabad.
- Deployed HSS Validator plugin and successfully installed HSS EPS and IMS notification rules.
- Completed successful deployment of EDA2 CA.
- Integrated EDA2 with HSS EPS, HSS IMS, HLR, MTAS, ENUM, AUC, and CCDM.
- Implemented EDA2 SNMP v3 integration with ENM, including executing SNMP walk and testing fake alarm generation/removal.
- Conducted comprehensive geo-redundancy testing for all network elements (NEs).
- Completed SOG testing for AUC, HLR, HSS EPS, HSS IMS, MTAS, and ENUM.
- Executed CA-related testing for various use cases including 2G/3G, 4G, 5G, VoLTE, upgrades/downgrades, and service configurations such as CLIP, CLIR, TIR, OIR, ODB for test numbers.
- Performed handset testing with test SIMs, successfully validating VoLTE network connectivity and call/video call testing.
- Created and deleted 200,000 bulk subscribers for testing using the batch handler.
- Performed EDA2 REST backup and stored it on the backup server.
- Prepared and stored LLD and MOPs for EDA2 installation, HSS validator installation, and CA package installation on the backup server.
- Developed EDA SOAP UI project via CA.
- Verified EDA2 FQDN reachability and licenses.
- Conducted FT, NFT, and GR handover to customer support, following a checklist and obtaining signoff.
- Prepared and handed over necessary documents (LLD, health check, batch handler, backup and restore, GUI overview, SOAP UI project, pod debug steps, CNOM GUI overview for alarms) and credentials to CS personnel and IAF officers.
- Resolved EDA2 GUI admin password lock issue by restoring from an old backup.
- Addressed issues such as DB pod down and proclog generation in EDA2 GUI.
- Handled adhoc requests, including subscriber provisioning and barring, as requested by the customer.
Senior Solution Integrator
Indian Airforce - Jaipur
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed Geo-redundant EDA nodes in Jaipur and Allahabad.
- Successfully deployed EDA2.13 application in Jaipur.
- Deployed HSS Validator plugin and completed HSS EPS and IMS notification rule installations.
- Successfully deployed EDA CA.
- Integrated Jaipur EDA with HSS EPS, HSS IMS, HLR, MTAS, ENUM, AUC, and CCDM.
- Conducted successful integration testing between Jaipur EDA - Jaipur ENM, Jaipur EDA - Allahabad ENM, Allahabad EDA - Allahabad ENM, and Allahabad EDA - Jaipur ENM, including SNMP walk and fake alarm generation/removal.
- Created HSS ISM and MTAS subscribers from Allahabad EDA and successfully provisioned ENUM subscribers.
- Conducted HLR SMSC provisioning tests.
- Performed EDA2 FT, NFT, and GR handover to customer support, following a detailed checklist and obtaining signoff.
- Prepared and handed over all necessary documentation (LLD, health check, batch handler, backup and restore, GUI overview, SOAP UI project, pod debug steps, CNOM GUI overview for alarms) and credentials to CS personnel and IAF officers.
- Resolved issues such as DB pod down and proclog generation in EDA2 GUI.
- Handled adhoc requests, including subscriber provisioning and barring, as requested by the customer.
Senior Solution Integrator
Telia - Sweden
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Deployed EDA2.11 EP2 and EDA2.16 EP1 on Rancher-based Kubernetes clusters in DEV and SIT environments.
- Upgraded EDA 2.11 EP2 to EDA 2.12.
- Uplifted CA packages from EDA1 to EDA2 and completed NE configurations via the GUI.
- Deployed Telnet-based and HTTP-based NBIA packages.
- Achieved Load Balancer (LB) integration by overriding EDA2 ICCR Ingress services, converting them from LoadBalancer type to NodePort due to service limitations in TCS. Configured F5 LB in TCP mode for traffic routing to EDA2, mapping ports 80 and 443.
- Configured SSL and installed TLS HTTP certificates.
- Completed external LDAP configuration with Flexible DN in EDA2.
- Performed backup and restore operations; tested automatic backup scripts in DEV and SIT environments.
- Prepared High-Level Design (HLD), Installation, Upgrade, CA Deployment, NBIA Deployment, Monitoring, and Health Check MOPs.
- Created Non-Functional Test Outcome (TOL), executed all test cases, and attached relevant logs.
- Uploaded all documentation to Confluence.
Senior Solution Integrator
MTN - Ivory Coast
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed production environment traffic and performed CA package deployment in the production IC environment during maintenance windows.
- Obtained necessary approvals for maintenance activities, including MTN CAB approval, sub-domain head approval, CU head approval, OAH, BO, Planning, PAT, and LNA approvals, and raised Change Requests (CR) for the maintenance window.
- Deployed a new GSM provisioning CA package for error code suppression and CAI3G to CAI conversion on live EDA nodes, followed by system integration testing and rollback to the previous version after successful testing.
- Prepared Method of Procedure (MOP) for maintenance window activities.
- Developed Statement of Work (SOW) and Final Test Report (FTR) checklist for maintenance window tasks.
Senior Solution Integrator
Digitel - Venezuela
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Deployed EDA 2.11 EP1 in the Production Caracas environment and upgraded to EDA 2.11 EP2 in both Test and Production environments.
- Deployed CA packages such as EIR Mavenir and Ericsson Mediation in the Test Caracas environment.
- Executed non-functional test cases to ensure system stability and performance.
- Verified license status and 3rd-party (3pp) SB network element connectivity.
- Prepared Method of Procedure (MOP) for integrating EDA with 3pp SB network elements.
- Ensured Full Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) reachability using curl for verification.
Senior Solution Integrator
Zain - Sudan
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Deployed EDA 1.0 OCT 22 in both Test Bed and Production environments on VMware.
- Generated licenses and performed health checks to ensure system functionality.
- Prepared and updated installation Method of Procedure (MOP) documents for both lab and production environments.
- Executed MOPs as part of deployment activities.
- Provided customer support for testing and validation of the deployment.
Senior Solution Integrator
Zain - Riyadh
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Successfully deployed EDA 1.0 OCT 22 in both Test Bed and Production environments on VMware.
- Generated licenses and conducted health checks to ensure optimal system performance.
- Prepared and updated Installation Method of Procedure (MOP) documents for both lab and production environments.
- Implemented MOPs to facilitate seamless deployment processes.
- Provided comprehensive support to customers during testing and validation phases.
Senior Solution Integrator
Kyivstar - Ukraine
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Led the deployment and configuration of EDA for a complex Real-Time Charging (RTCC) solution, integrating over 20 Network Elements and orchestrating 150+ use cases for Point of Presence (PoP), Prepaid, Fiber to the Building (FTTB), Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC), and Fixed Line services.
- Managed the deployment of multiple customer adaptation packages across 20+ Network Elements, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
- Conducted end-to-end testing, collaborating with the infrastructure team to close all integration points and maintain operational readiness of the environment and Network Elements.
- Troubleshot performance issues during the prepaid go-live, implementing resource and license increases to optimize system performance and documenting these assets for future reference.
- Successfully upgraded five environments (Staging, Preprod 1, Preprod 2, DC1, and DC2) from EDA 1.0 May 2020 to EDA 1.0 November 2021.
- Gained a comprehensive understanding of the prepaid and RTCC solutions, deploying EDA CA packages, integrating third-party solutions, conducting internal testing, and supporting sanity testing across various services including RTCC, FTTB, FMC, and Fixed Line.
- Participated in six dry runs leading up to the PoP go-live, providing on-site support during travels to Hyderabad and Ukraine amidst COVID-19.
- Supported over 70 releases, analyzing and resolving bugs, and ensuring minimal defects reported by the testing team through thorough internal testing using a SOAP sanity suite.
- Deployed and tested the newly introduced VoLTE solution, implementing appropriate CA packages and performing extensive testing on ZTE SSS (MTAS) and ZTE ENUM nodes.
- Utilized the Qvantel Jira tool to report bugs, verify fixes, assign tasks, and manage ticket workflows effectively.
- Prepared various MOPs for upgrades, license expansions, and code merges across Lab, Preprod, and Production environments.
- Provided customer support during sanity and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring a successful go-live for both prepaid and postpaid solutions.
- Compiled and delivered comprehensive handover documentation to the Managed Services team.
Solution Integrator
Videotron - Canada
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Authored and updated Test Operation Letters (TOLs) for deployment processes.
- Successfully deployed all ten Subscriber Views (SVs) across Lab, Preprod, and Production environments at the Montreal and Quebec sites.
- Conducted comprehensive testing of the SVs, verifying complex logic across various components including HLR, HSS, SMS, MMS, Voicemail, MTAS, ENUM, ENTDB, SIMOTA, and SLF.
- Analyzed and tested the intricate functionalities of Videotron's 3G, LTE, VoLTE, and VoWifi systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Identified and reported bugs, verifying fixes to maintain system integrity and reliability.
- Prepared Method of Procedures (MOPs) for rollout phases in Lab, Preprod, and Production environments.
- Implemented MOPs effectively, ensuring all processes were followed during deployment.
- Facilitated a successful soft launch of the project, overseeing the transition to live operations.
- Provided support during customer User Acceptance Testing (UAT) after the rollout to ensure satisfaction and functionality.
- Compiled and delivered comprehensive handover documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Deployed two Subscriber Views (MTAS and HSS) in the Lab with ESIM implementations.
- Conducted testing and analysis of the Videotron ESIM solution implementation on existing Subscriber Views from Marvel (MTAS and HSS).
- Reported bugs and verified fixes to ensure a smooth operational process.
- Prepared and implemented MOPs for the Lab environment, ensuring compliance with rollout standards.
- Offered ongoing support for customer testing, addressing any issues and ensuring project success.
- Completed and submitted detailed handover documentation.
Solution Integrator
MTN - Liberia
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Successfully deployed and tested customizations to enhance system functionality.
- Conducted System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for both postpaid and prepaid use cases, ensuring thorough validation of processes.
- Managed the traffic shift from EMA Classic to EDA from the Northbound system during a crucial dry run phase, facilitating a smooth transition.
- Troubleshot EDA node issues following a power cut, restoring functionality and ensuring system reliability.
- Oversaw the successful go-live of the project, ensuring all systems were operational and met performance expectations.
- Compiled and delivered comprehensive handover documentation to ensure a smooth transition to ongoing support and operations.
Solution Integrator
WindTre - Italy
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Configured Network Elements (NE) with appropriate groups and routing to optimize network performance.
- Completed EDA OSS SNMP V2C integration and successfully created the ENM user for effective monitoring and management.
- Configured the Root DN for streamlined directory management.
- Created provisioning and security users to enhance system security and user management.
- Successfully configured external LDAP for improved authentication and user access.
- Installed the HSS Validator to ensure the integrity and performance of the Home Subscriber Server.
- Updated notification rules to enhance system alerts and monitoring capabilities.
Solution Integrator
MTN - Ghana
09.2018 - 05.2019
- IMS Solution Deployment: Successfully deployed and integrated IMS solutions with Huawei nodes (ATS and ENS), ensuring seamless communication and functionality.
- UDC Integration: Executed User Data Convergence (UDC) integration to streamline user data management.
- Issue Resolution: Identified and resolved various issues during the integration process to ensure system stability.
- System Integration Testing (SIT): Conducted comprehensive SIT for IMS VoLTE and VoBB across both Classic and NGN servers, addressing challenges promptly.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Led UAT for the Notification Server in EMA Classic, ensuring all scenarios were thoroughly tested in preparation for the June go-live.
- Dry Run Execution: Conducted dry runs to validate the implementation and integration processes before the final rollout.
- Go-Live Support: Successfully transitioned the Notification Server to live production, ensuring all functionalities were operational.
- Documentation Preparation: Prepared detailed handover documents to facilitate smooth knowledge transfer to the operations team.
- Operational Handover: Provided comprehensive training and support to the operations team to ensure effective management of the Notification Server.
- Understanding Architecture: Gained in-depth knowledge of both Classic and NGN architectures, performing extensive NGN testing and resolving all missed commands such as GSMSUB, LTESUB, AIRSUB, HLRMIGSUB, and VSSSUB.
- Supplementary Services Testing: Collaborated with the MTN and Huawei teams to test IMS VoLTE supplementary services, providing solutions for barring commands post-UAT sign-off.
- Number Porting Build: Tested and deployed the number porting build in production, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Issue Resolution: Successfully resolved the IMS VoLTE alias notification issue for CUDB, ensuring efficient communication to the PG.
- Rapid Issue Fix: Addressed the REVOKE suspension issue on the production server swiftly, earning customer appreciation for the prompt resolution.
- Support for MTN Apliman Project: Offered additional support by providing commands for call barring, contributing to the success of the project.
Solution Integrator
Gibtel and Yoigo - Spain
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Integration Testing: Led the integration efforts on the test node for GIBTEL, ensuring all functionalities met project requirements.
- HLR Configuration: Configured a new Home Location Register (HLR) cluster with two HLRs, optimizing routing and enhancing system performance.
- Connectivity Testing: Conducted comprehensive connectivity tests and use case validations using SoapUI, specifically on the GIBTEL general and prepaid projects.
- MVNO Project: Contributed to the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) project, ensuring seamless operations and customer provisioning.
- vIMS Project:
IMS Provisioning: Successfully provisioned IMS with a focus on:Multiline Services: Implemented support for multiline configurations.
ISAM Integration: Integrated Identity Services for Authentication and Management (ISAM) for enhanced user identity security.
Enterprise Service Provisioning: Managed the provisioning of enterprise services, streamlining processes for business customers.
VoLTE Implementation: Worked on Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services, ensuring high-quality voice communication over LTE networks.
SIP Trunking: Implemented SIP trunking solutions to facilitate efficient voice and data communication.
- EDA Installation: Successfully installed the Enhanced Data Architecture (EDA), ensuring robust data handling and system integration.
Solution Integrator
Airtel - Africa
01.2018 - 03.2018
- LTE Customization Support: Provided comprehensive support for LTE customization across seven Operating Companies (OPCOs), ensuring tailored solutions met specific regional requirements.
- MOP Preparation: Developed Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation for the Nigeria Service Class Change and LTE customization, facilitating smooth implementation and operational efficiency.
- System Installation: Successfully installed Subscriber Views (SV) and Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) on both testbed and live servers, ensuring readiness for production environments.
- Barring and Unbarring Testing: Conducted extensive testing for barring and unbarring of subscribers across 2G, 3G, and LTE networks, verifying service integrity and compliance with operational standards.
Solution Integrator
Telefonica - UK
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Live Environment Oversight: Provided critical support during the babysitting period for three production servers, ensuring seamless operation and minimal downtime.
- Health Check Reporting: Generated comprehensive health check reports, proactively identifying potential issues and ensuring optimal performance of the systems.
- Troubleshooting Expertise: Conducted troubleshooting for any issues arising from the EMA side, efficiently resolving problems to maintain service continuity and reliability.
Solution Integrator
Orange - Poland
05.2016 - 05.2016
- PGNGN 16 Implementation: Successfully implemented virtualized PGNGN 16 in a UDC (Unified Data Center) environment, ensuring a smooth transition to a virtualized setup.
- Integration Expertise: Integrated PG with critical network components such as CUDB, HLR-FE, and HSS-FE, ensuring seamless communication and data handling across the network.
- Customer Acceptance Testing (ATP): Conducted Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) with the customer, verifying the solution met all functional and performance requirements, leading to successful sign-off and deployment.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College
Jalpaiguri, India07.2015
12th Grade - Science
Valley View School
Jamshedpur, India2011
10th Grade -
Valley View School
Jamshedpur, India2009
Skills
Linux
Provisioning
SOAPUI/Postman
Virtualization/VMWare/KVM
Docker
Kubernetes
Accomplishments
- Partnership Award
Recognized for the successful Go Live of the VEON DBSS 0.6 program (Phase 1, Wave 1 & Wave 2). - Power Award
Received in Quarter 4 for outstanding performance. - VT Marvel Partnership Award
Awarded by MANA for successful delivery of the Videotron Marvel Project. - Ace Award
Honored for exceptional contributions and performance. - Spot Award
Recognized for contributions to the DTC Lab Integration Project. - ACE Award for Excellence in Delivery
Acknowledged for outstanding performance in the DTC and AMX Claro Project.
Affiliations
- Client Appreciation Received multiple appreciation emails from MTN for troubleshooting and resolving issues in record time, successfully regaining customer trust.
Certification
- Rack Space – Cloud U
- ITIL Foundation
- CBIO Associate
- Microsoft Azure AZ-900
- Ericsson BCSS Cloud Native (Experienced Level)
Date: September 4, 2024
Ericsson Product
Ericsson Multi Activation
Ericsson Provisioning Gateway Next Generation Networking
Ericsson Dynamic activation
Ericsson Network elements:
AUC,HLR,HSS-EPS,HSS-IMS,ENUM,MTAS,ARPF,CUDB,CCDM,UDM
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
Interests
I like to play various sports like TT, basketball, cricket, badminton in my spare time I also have passion in Dancing and Singing
Tool
Architectural Tool – Jira, Confluence,
API Testing Tool – SOAP UI, Postman
SOA – REST, SOAP
Timeline
Senior Solution Integrator
Econet - Zimbabwe
08.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Solution Integrator
DIGICEL - PNG
07.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Solution Integrator
Orange - Madagascar
07.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Solution Integrator
Claro - Puerto Rico
06.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Solution Integrator
Telia - Sweden
09.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Solution Integrator
Indian Airforce - Prayagraj
07.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Solution Integrator
Indian Airforce - Jaipur
05.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Solution Integrator
MTN - Ivory Coast
02.2023 - 04.2023
Senior Solution Integrator
Digitel - Venezuela
01.2023 - 03.2023
Senior Solution Integrator
Zain - Sudan
12.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Solution Integrator
Zain - Riyadh
12.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Solution Integrator
Kyivstar - Ukraine
12.2020 - 11.2022
Solution Integrator
Videotron - Canada
02.2020 - 11.2020
Solution Integrator
MTN - Liberia
11.2019 - 01.2020
Solution Integrator
WindTre - Italy
05.2019 - 09.2019
Solution Integrator
MTN - Ghana
09.2018 - 05.2019
Solution Integrator
Gibtel and Yoigo - Spain
04.2018 - 09.2018
Solution Integrator
Airtel - Africa
01.2018 - 03.2018
Solution Integrator
Telefonica - UK
12.2017 - 12.2017
Solution Integrator
Orange - Poland
05.2016 - 05.2016
B.Tech - Information Technology
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College
12th Grade - Science
Valley View School
10th Grade -
Valley View School
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