Bhanu Pratap Yadav

• Client delivery & Presales for Accenture AI/ML solutions in EMEA, Demonstrating Product to OPEN-RAN plugfest and other MWC events.
• Solution design for AI/SDN use cases for T/v/ORAN customers, covering RAN, Transmission, IP, and Core [Zero touch provisioning ZTP, E2E automation, green network].
• Worked on HLD, LLD design document and understanding of PRD document.
• Working with Automation team to automate test cases and create CI/CD pipeline for RAN workload & Good knowledge of Kubernetes, docker.
• Familiar CNF/VNF deployment and management worked on cloud- Native Applications (VMWare Telco Clouds, Azure Cloud, AWS Cloud).
• knowledge in networking virtualization private clouds; VMware ESXi, OpenStack, deploying applications securely in public cloud environments like AWS/GCP/Azure.
• Engage with Telco clients system & solution integrating OSS BSS software/Billing strategy development/RFP/RFQ responses, editing YAML & conf. files based on requirements.
• Hands on experience of analyze, prepare, implement, and verify the configuration and integration of Radio Access Network (RAN) with multi-vendor equipment.
• Working on container based cloud management Platforms (Kubernetes or OpenShift), Ansible,Terraform,Jenkins,XML,YAML,Git.
• Good understanding on ORAN, vRAN, 3GPP Architecture, Protocols, Interfaces, IoT Connectivity, SAAS models, sensors, edge computing, and routers.
• Handson experience of L1(PHY),L2(MAC,RLC,PDCP),L3(RRC,NAS) log analysis using QXDM,XCAL, Wireshark.
• E2E Lab deployment/testing 5G,4G,WiFi,CPE,FWA; RAN/Core nodes-CU, DU, RU, AMF, UPF, SMF, PCF etc.

• Understanding and gathering business requirement from customers, vendors, and senior management.
• Conducted multiple meetings with customers and competitive analysis to identify customer needs and market trends, and develop a product roadmap that aligned with business objectives.
• Product SME defining, designing & delivering Next Gen OSS & Automation Platform ZTD (zero touch Deployment).
• High level design ORAN/vRAN/Data center automation Integrating Cisco RobinIO products: EMS, NSO, ESC, CVIM, CPNR, VMware/OpenShift.
• Root Cause analysis automation based on Network KPI’s, faults and configuration.
• Create user stories business requirement & development model based on customer requirement
• Aiding in End-to-End Virtual EMS integration with OSS FCAPS integrations, REST APIs, SNMP, Kafka, and NoSQL databases & T2R Journey/testing.
• Defined the call flows, solutions for vRAN implementations and managed the delivery of various automation projects for the operator which significantly reduced time to market in a fast-paced environment.
• Led the integration of vRAN module with OBF, Telemetry, newly developed Orchestrator, and FCAPS modules and GraphDB based Inventory.
• Collaborated with various teams in resolving the issues and along with Data Center Automation achieved more than 1000 Zone Centers, 50+ Regional Data Centres, in the network.
• Automated deployment of various devices like switches, TOR, OOB to achieve end-to-end automation.
• Designed and developed orchestration tools in-house to manage the network elements across RAN, Core, Security, etc which helped save OPEX by cutting dependency on vendors.

• 5G NSA Network architecture creation along with RAN LLD and HLD creation.
• Understanding of CU-CP, CU-UP, DU, Control & User plane segregation in FR1 and FR2.
• E1-AP, F1-AP & EN-DC call flow validation.
• LTE Uu interface: Protocol Conformance testing for PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP & RRC layers.

• Conducted ENodB protocol conformance testing in adherence to 3GPP standards, encompassing RRC, MAC layers, handover, QOS, capacity, attach/detach, and functional testing.
• Executed test cases for MAC, RRC, S1ap, X2ap, Call processing, and Multi UEs, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Proficient in various MAC procedures, including RACH (Random Access Channel) procedure, HARQ, and Scheduling.
• Developed and documented Test Plans in alignment with 3GPP Standards.
• Utilized Qualcomm 8974, 8930, 8926 UEs for OTA testing Aeroflex TM500,QXDM Log Viewer, and Wireshark logs analysis.
• Observed 3GPP requirements and assessed results, employing PASS/FAIL criteria for evaluation

• Technical Consulting Engineer for Nokia (EdenNet) SON Solution RAN Solution Design, Deployment & Acceptance for Lab testing, feature testing.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization using NetAct for Sprint (US). Understanding of Product - SON: UMTS (ANR, DLB, Load Balancing, Auto PCI Deduction and ICLB).
• Method of Procedures check, Quality review & Lab validation of various Nokia IMS products like Physical IMS products-

CFX5000, 5420 CTS, SCG, 5450 ISC, 5060 MGC-8, 7510 MGW, 8650 SDM,

8615 IeCCF, 5900 MRF, 1360 COM, SBC.

• SBC Deployment and IMS node testing P CSCF, I CSCF, S CSCF, TAS, MGW, HSS.

• RF & RAN Planning (Mumbai circle – Spectrum drive, Model tunning, Benchmarking, Network Optimization, Acceptance drive test )
• RAN-New Product/Solutions initiatives &Dimensioning for RAN Network (EMS, SON, Basebands, Active- Passive components).
• Standards & Guidelines for RAN Planning (Hostnames, IP schema, Configuration templates)

• Handling Business person and customer complaints regarding indoor/outdoor coverage, speech quality issues and call drop, etc.
• Used tool E.g., MapInfo, Actix, NEMO, FMS,TEMS to create thematic diagrams to present Rx Level, Rx Quality, SQI, dropped calls, blocked calls, and HO failure.
• Optimization of the network by changing physical parameters like Mechanical & Electrical tilt, Antenna orientation for an optimum Coverage & Quality.