Hemantha Kumar
Chennai
Summary
Deployment Engineer with expertise in telecom core network deployment and integration. Skilled in IMS, VoLTE, LTE, and 5G NSA, with strong abilities in Linux, Ansible, AWS, and shell scripting. Experienced in deployment testing, production support, and automation. Known for reliable service delivery across diverse regions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
Mobileum Technologies
Bengaluru
08.2024 - Current
- Deployed and supported telecom core network nodes, including STP, DRA, GTP, and Kafka for international operators.
- Managed 8 to 10 concurrent deployment projects, enhancing efficiency through Ansible automation.
- Designed and executed UAT test cases to validate telecom network deployments before production release.
- Integrated and maintained internal reporting applications for automated performance and subscriber behavior reports.
- Performed database validation and synchronization using Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Couchbase during deployments.
- Developed shell scripts for operational automation, including SMTP alerts for real-time stakeholder notifications.
- Collaborated with internal applications to provide monitoring, reporting, and deployment support in telecom environments.
Deployment Engineer
Plintron Mobility Solutions
Chennai
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Automated deployment and upgrade activities with Ansible, minimizing manual effort and time.
- Deployed NSS and IMS core network components for international telecom operators, ensuring reliable service delivery.
- Implemented and maintained IMS core nodes, enhancing VoLTE and IMS-based services.
- Conducted field testing and issue analysis to ensure timely resolution during deployment.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
SMK Fomra Institute of Technology
Chennai09-2020
Skills
Cloud Services & Platforms:
Solaris, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes (K8s)
Automation:
Ansible, Shell Scripting
Database Management:
Oracle, Couchbase, PostgreSQL
Monitoring & Networking Tools:
SNMP, NMS, Wireshark
DevOps & Collaboration Tools:
Jira, Artifactory, Confluence
Telecom Protocols:
Diameter, SS7, SMPP, SIP, CAMEL, AAA, INAP
Core Network Technologies:
IMS, 4G LTE, 5G NSA, HLR, HSS, PCRF, SMSC, USSD, SCP
Projects
T-Mobile – Kubernetes Deployment | Mobileum
Deployed telecom apps in Kubernetes using Podman containers with automation and monitoring.
Omantel – CLI Spoofing Deployment | Mobileum
Deployed VPE, SmartSTP, Kafka and configured SIP routing with Huawei SBC and alert automation.
Etisalat UAE - CLI Spoofing | Mobileum
Deployed VPE, SmartSTP and other internal applications for SIP calls of the spoofing alerts
Etisalat Egypt – CLI Spoofing | Mobileum
Deployed VPE, SmartSTP, DRA, Kafka and configured SS7/SIP routing, RADIUS authentication, and spoofing alerts.
Zain Sudan - NTR and icampaign | Mobileum
Deployed internal applications to provide the A2P SMS to avoid the spoofing and integrated with reporting applications
Zain KSA – Wangiri Fraud Solution | Mobileum
Integrated VPE with BSS using REST APIs for automated fraud number management.
Zain Kuwait - Roaming Modernization | Mobileum
Deployed NTR, icampaign, SC internal applications, and integrated the appilications with CRM for the welcome back SMS for OB roamers.
Singtel – DC Migration (Onsite) | Mobileum
Supported STP migration, testing, and deployment with Huawei in production environment.
Accomplishments
Recognized as “Standout Performer” for Q4 2023 and Q3 2024 for outstanding performance and impact.
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner(CLF-C02)
CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist – ICSI(International Cyber Security Institute)
Completed all Certifications like Ethics and Code of Conduct, GDPR Essentials, A Civil and Respectful Workplace: Building a Strong, Affirmative Culture and Cybersecurity Basics
CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist – ICSI(International Cyber Security Institute)
Completed all Certifications like Ethics and Code of Conduct, GDPR Essentials, A Civil and Respectful Workplace: Building a Strong, Affirmative Culture and Cybersecurity Basics
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Tamil, Native
Onsite Support
- Ayer Raja Data Exchange Center, Singapore, Executed deployment, migration, and validation activities for Singtel, including knowledge transfer with minimal downtime.
- East Exchange Data Center, Singapore, Provided onsite deployment, migration, and testing support for Singtel telecom core network projects.
Timeline
Software Engineer
Mobileum Technologies
08.2024 - Current
Deployment Engineer
Plintron Mobility Solutions
07.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
SMK Fomra Institute of Technology