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Gaurav Sathe

Gaurav Sathe

Team Lead Integration
Navi Mumbai

Summary

· 12 years of extensive experience in the RAN domain, with a focus on Integration and Quality Assurance.

· Integrated key features of 4G LTE , 5G-SA involving complex DU L2-L1 (MAC-Phy) debugging on the FSM-100x platform and CU algorithms.

· Extensive work with core networks including Druid, Amarisoft, and Aricent cores.

· Collaborated closely with R&D software teams, customer support, PLM, and on-site support to leading telecom companies such as Reliance JIO, Rakuten, Ericsson, and Broadcom.

· Proven track record in team building, leadership, monitoring, and mentoring.

· Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player with a focused mindset, driving career excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

R&D Integration Team

Airspan Networks Pvt Ltd.
5 2022 - Current

Integrated functionality of some of the key features listed below on SUB-6 (QC fsm100xx), FlexRAN and FR2- Millimeter Wave (MMW) platforms

RU

  • Split-6 Integration as a part of Denseair DCMS project along with Radisys
  • NFAPI integration


DU

  • PUCCH CLPC: TPC evaluation is done by statistical analysis (using Python script) of ULSNR values received

Integration was supported plotting Pathloss vs PUCCH TX PWR

  • DCI 0_1 along with UL DMRS enhancements: CDM group marking in RE is evaluated on Sanjole tool
  • New BWP addition: This feature was Integrated to support different UE vendors to connect to Airspan GNB
  • Multi-Carrier support on Dual cell platforms
  • UL Centric and Semi Synchronous frame structure: Validated for Japanese Customer
  • Other SIB’s Integration (OSI)
  • Extensive MAC-Phy analysis with fsm 100xx


CU

  • 5G QoS: Validated CU Algorithms for 5G QoS implementation for GBR and Non GBR DRB’s
  • UE Context Modification Required (UCMR)
  • PDU Modification on GBR and Non-GBR DRB’s
  • A5 Events with different HO types (Inter Freq. Xn/Ng HO validation)


Python Framework

  • DCI Decoder
  • Command Line Plugins to trigger UCMR
  • IQ Plots for fronthaul analysis


Apart from this I was actively involved in Debugging Customer issues, new POC’s, KPI Monitoring, Feature Sanity Tests.

PW-EMS Team

Parallel Networks
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • PW-EMS: REST API based framework to manage All RAN nodes
  • Integrated 4G features: DRX, TTI Bundling.

4G- QA Team

Airspan Networks Pvt Ltd.
03.2017 - 04.2021
  • Built Team of engineers with different background to handle IoT for Rakuten
  • Active Participation in Test Planning, Task allocation
  • LTE Small Cell With integrated relay backhaul for customer SPRINT


Some of the key features covered under QA on smalls and macro cells platform are:

  • 4G ETWS/CMAS: Write Replace Warning Request (WRWR) triggered using Amarisoft core.Feature has been extensively validated with different message size, SIB periodicities etc. Testing was successfully completed on RJIO and AT&T field
  • DRX Validation with Altiostar vCU
  • Advanced QCI Validation: This feature has been validated for QCI 65, 66, 69 and 128. Majorly validated for MCPTT
  • Altiostar vCU API Integration.

R&D and Maintenance Team

TATA Consultancy Services
02.2011 - 03.2017
  • ERICSSON ENIQ Events Performance Management
  • Designed Automation framework for KPI management
  • RRM Handling for LTE: Bearer Control Algorithm implementation in C++ on Linux platform
  • Integrated RRM module with open-source LENA NS-3 Network Simulator
  • Strong experience in handling Aeroflex 7100 Base station Emulator
  • Customer Demos.

Education

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering -

University of Mumbai

Skills

RAN : 5G, 4G, Backhaul

Mobile Number

+91-9930342228

Certification

 Scrum Master Accredited Certification from INTERNATIONAL SCRUM INSTITUTE

Software

Python Scripting

Timeline

PW-EMS Team

Parallel Networks
04.2021 - 04.2022

4G- QA Team

Airspan Networks Pvt Ltd.
03.2017 - 04.2021

R&D and Maintenance Team

TATA Consultancy Services
02.2011 - 03.2017

R&D Integration Team

Airspan Networks Pvt Ltd.
5 2022 - Current

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering -

University of Mumbai
Gaurav SatheTeam Lead Integration