ASHISH KHULBE
Gurguram
Summary
With 12 years of experience in E2E Telecom Software Integration and Configuration, I have led teams in all aspects of project management. From requirement gathering to resource management, project planning, design, configuration, scripting, execution, debugging, delivery, and status reporting, I consistently deliver exceptional results. My expertise lies in coordinating and managing complex projects while ensuring seamless communication between cross-functional teams. I am dedicated to driving efficiency and achieving optimal outcomes through strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Manager (Deployment and Integration Lead)
Capgemini
09.2020 - Current
- Deployment Architect and Integration Lead for customers in NAM, LAM, Europe and South Asian countries
- Follow hybrid model with Agile to deliver software, hardware or network enhancements
- Identifying issues related to throughput and other blockage based on NetAct, Zabbix reports received for all 4 sites
- Responsible for installation/upgrades on ESM, ECGS, RMS firmware, ATCA platform, Oracle and SUs
- Planning all MWs with all stakeholders including Equinix, site engineers, to troubleshoot for the probable cause and fix it
- Reporting to respective Project Managers for the ongoing activities and blockages
- Involved in R21.9 technical deliveries- PCRF, IMS integration, Nodes upgrades, ATP’s / tariff configuration for Globacom Nigeria and MBF Vietnam on Nokia – Surepay
- Customers - US, Brazil, AMS, FRA, Glo – Nigeria, MBF- Vietnam, M1-Singapore, CamGSM – Cambodia, Go Malta, VF Czech
- Key skills/Tools: Wireshark, Diameter, Camel, eSM, ECGS, RMS, IMS, Sy, Jira, shell scripts
Application Development Team Lead
Accenture
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Team Lead of CMT / TDCUT (Development) team
- Preparation of Feature Design Configuration Document, UTP’s, RTE scripts
- Worked in hybrid model with Agile in delivering project as per customer requirements
- Work done in RTE
- Created scripts for Voice / DATA / SMS / MMS scenarios scripting
- Modification existing scripts via GUI and UMF using PHP, browser, shell scripting
- Created scripts for setting Balance, allowances, thresholds, date/time of bucket/bundle, Iport, FCOD etc
- Performed – Backup, supported team for automating test scripts for regression using selenium, setting No
- Of threads for performance, permission to users, killing blocked processes/users using “administrator” account
- Feature/Tariff validation, debugging and reporting
- Execution of the test cases in CTE2/NTE and issuance of TER
- Training on Surepay, NCC/SPS tariff configuration and Support to TSSC members related to the Subscriber profile and feature functionality
- Key skills/Tools: RTE (PHP based), Diameter, Wireshark, shell scripts
Test Engineer -> Senior Engineer -Testing -> Technical Leader-Testing
Aricent
06.2012 - 03.2018
- Integration of IoT Device and NHTN Testing (Automation) using R&S CMW500, ROBOT, Python & AT Commands for DT, Bonn, Germany
- Automation of Test Cases (NB-IoT/ 4G/ 3G/ 2G) for DT, Germany using R&S CMW500, ROBOT, Python, AT commands in Agile model
- Member of LTE eNodeB Rel3.0 Testing Team
- Working knowledge of LTE protocol stacks and protocols like RRC, s1ap, x2ap
- Responsible for execution of test cases of features like Handover, ULA
- Responsible for automating test cases through Java based ACS Stub and shell scripts
- Key skills/Tools: ROBOT, Python, AT Commands, LTE, GSM, ELK, R&S CMW500, Wireshark
Lab Developer-Intern
IIT Ropar
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Worked in Development, Enhancement of AIS, initial phase of college website, working on some of the Open-Source applications like Moodle, helpdesk, open mail server and IT services to the Institute
- Key skills/Tools: Linux, Ubuntu, Wireshark, shell scripting, Moodle, Helpdesk, open mail server
Education
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Institute of Engineering and Technology
Ropar, Punjab 01.2007 - 04.2011
Senior Secondary Examination - XII-PCM
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
DelhiHigher Secondary Examination - X
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
DelhiSkills
Telecom experience
Protocol Knowledge
DIAMETER
SS7
Camel
XML
TR069
Integration and Deployment
SS7 integration
SNMP
IMS (VoLTE)
PCRF
installation
upgrades
isolation of nodes
BareMetal
cloud environment
MNO
MVNO
LTE Knowledge
configuring eNodeB
S1
X2 interfaces
Handovers
Uplink Adaptation
Waterfall
hybrid
Agile models
HPALM/QC
RTE
eSM
Wireshark
CMW500
PCC
MCC
JMeter
eclipse
STS
Seagull
MGTS
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
debugging
troubleshooting
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Scrum Master
Certification
ADVANCE CERTIFICATION IN DATA SCIENCE & AI, IIT MADRAS
Highlights
Nokia Charging - Surepay, NCC/SPS, ICC, Nokia- WING delivery and LTE., Proficient in DIAMETER, SS7, Camel, XML, TR069 etc., Expertise in Integrating SS7, SNMP, IMS (VoLTE), PCRF (Sy) and handling installation, upgrades and isolation of nodes (like eSM, ECGS, RMS) for multiple customers VF UK, VF IE, MBF Vietnam, M1 Singapore, CamGSM Cambodia, Go Malta, VF hungry and VF Greece in both BareMetal and cloud environment for MNO, MVNO., Experienced in configuring eNodeB, S1, X2 interfaces, handling Handovers, Uplink Adaptation for Cisco, USA., Worked in Waterfall, hybrid, and Agile models to meet customer delivery timelines., HPALM/QC, RTE, eSM, Wireshark, CMW500, PCC, MCC, JMeter, eclipse, RTE, STS, Seagull, MGTS for automating and conducting regression tests on Voice, SMS and data., Participated in platform and functional testing., Quick learner with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills., Advanced certification in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence certification – CODE, IIT Madras and Scrum Master from Coursera.
Timeline
Manager (Deployment and Integration Lead)
Capgemini
09.2020 - Current
Application Development Team Lead
Accenture
04.2018 - 09.2020
Test Engineer -> Senior Engineer -Testing -> Technical Leader-Testing
Aricent
06.2012 - 03.2018
Lab Developer-Intern
IIT Ropar
08.2011 - 03.2012
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Institute of Engineering and Technology
01.2007 - 04.2011
Senior Secondary Examination - XII-PCM
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Higher Secondary Examination - X
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION