Dharmendra Kumar Samal
Senior Engineer Testing
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Telecom professional with 16 years of experience in 5G, LTE, WCDMA, and GSM technologies, specializing in Cloud SON projects. Expertise in manual and automation testing, framework development, and advanced tools including Python, Robot Framework, and Jenkins. Focused on end-to-end validation, regression analysis, and performance testing within cloud-native environments using Kubernetes/OpenShift and CI/CD pipelines, leveraging AI tools for test case design and failure analysis.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Test Engineer
Nokia
01.2014 - Current
- Led automation and manual testing for 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM BTS software.
- Developed automation frameworks using Python and Robot Framework.
- Configured and utilized CCTF and RAFT tools for automation script execution, integrated with Jenkins pipelines.
- Performed end-to-end SON installation and integration with Advanced Configurator, NetAct, and Real BTS nodes.
- Configuration and utilized CCTF and RAFT tools for automation script execution, integrated with Jenkins pipelines.
- Implemented monitoring and observability with RestAPI, Prometheus, and Grafana to ensure resource utilization and system health.
- Leveraged AI tools (SystemInsight, Cursor, Nokia GPT, Copilot AI) for advanced test case design, automated failure analysis, and CRT reporting.
- Developed automation frameworks in Python and Robot Framework to streamline testing processes.
Engineer Testing
Aricent
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Conducted regression and performance testing for GSM/WCDMA/LTE BTS releases, ensuring reliability and functionality.
- Automated test cases for CI execution using Robot Framework.
- Reported and tracked bugs using JIRA/Pronto.
- Developed customer-centric solutions, receiving high appreciation from clients for quality and responsiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
KIIT University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha 04.2001 -
Skills
Testing Expertise: Functional, Regression, System, Performance, KPI, CI/CD integration
Telecom Domain: GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT
Protocols: RRC, NAS, PDCP, RLC, MAC, LAPD, LAPDm
Test automation
Automation & Tools: Python, Robot Framework, Jenkins, Git, QC, Pronto, JIRA, Confluence
Tools Exposure: Sherpa, BIP, Prisma, QXDM, ELT, CALNEX, SOFI, SystemInsight, Cursor, Copilot AI
Cloud validation
Timeline
Senior Test Engineer
Nokia
01.2014 - Current
Engineer Testing
Aricent
01.2008 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
KIIT University
04.2001 -
APPRECIATION AND AWARDS
Multiple Snap Awards for extraordinary commitment, ownership, and technical contributions across projects including EP3,EX4, EX5, and GF1.0., Snap Awards and Individual Excellence Award at team level for impactful work on customer support GF and RIJO program.