Jatinder Sharma
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic telco-cloud veteran with 18 years of experience in 5G|4G|3G|2G-Core|IMS domain operations, specializing in solutioning, deployment, and integration of 5G/4G/IMS nodes as VNF/CNF on both private and public cloud infrastructures. Adept at enabling various telecom services for enterprise and IoT end users by designing and deploying scalable network solutions for global customer networks. Experienced in leading complex projects for diverse international clients, demonstrating expertise in product management, analytical thinking, budgeting/costing, innovative design, RFP management, and end-to-end deployment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
E2E-Solution Architect- Telco Cloud
Tata Communications Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
- Solution Design & Documentation: Preparing solution documents (HLD, LLD, TSD) for 4G/5G network functions (as CNFs) deployed on TCL’s private data centers and AWS Public cloud for the TCL MOVE global network.
- Deployment & Integration: Performing the deployment and integration of 4G/5G/IMS NFs -Nokia CMG (AMF,MME,SMF,UPF etc..), Affirmed PGW, SCP, BSF, DRA, Ribbon-SBC, Summa-UDM) on private (TCL DC) and public cloud (AWS) to support enterprise, IoT, and automotive connectivity.
- Customer & Use Case Support: Analyzing customer requirements and designing solutions for global customers like JLR, Airlines, Tata Motors, BMW, and MVNOs, supporting advanced use cases (Edge hosting, IoT, Connected Cars, SDV).
- Vendor & RFP Management: Preparing business cases, commercial estimations, RFPs, and evaluating vendors through engagement and response analysis.
- POC & Lab Deployments: Designing and deploying 5G Core, 4G Core, IMS NFs as CNFs on AWS and VMware/KVM based hypervisor for POCs and Pre-prod environments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with leadership, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to refine and execute solutions that align with customer needs.
- Testing & Validation: Writing customer use cases and ATP test cases for RFS validation.
Solution Architect - 5G/4G/IMS Design On-Prem/Cloud
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 09.2022
- Responsible for preparing High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and other solution documents (TSDs) for all Ericsson IMS, 4G, 5G, and 2G/3G network functions.
- Held various roles and positions at Ericsson, including Solution Integrator, Deployment Lead, Testing Lead, End-to-End Solution Architect, Project Lead, and Technical Project Manager.
- Responsible for designing target solutions for 2G/3G, 4G, and IMS nodes.
- Hands-on experience in deploying the CEE (OpenStack) and CNIS (Kubernetes-based) platforms for Ericsson VNFs and CNFs, respectively.
- Successfully deployed various Ericsson network nodes, including MSC-Server, MGWs, HSS, UDM, DRA, SCP, SBC (CSCF), EPG (SGW & PGW), MME, MRFP, BGF, and MGCF, on private data centers for multiple customers worldwide.
- Executed hardware expansions and traffic Migration for Core nodes, BSCs, and RNCs in live networks for various customer networks.
- Led Proof of Concepts (POCs) for Ericsson 5G-SA core (AMF, SMF, UPF, SCP, UDM, NRF, SEPP, etc.) on the CNIS platform for various customers.
- Executed software upgrades for MSS and MGW across diverse customer networks.
- Delivered and led the implementation of new features, including CSFB, SRVCC, and ICS.
- Practical hands-on experience with Ericsson platforms such as AXE, APG (Linux/Windows), CPP, TSP, BSP, CEE (OpenStack-based), and CNIS (OpenShift-based).
Telco-Expert
ZTE India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for making HLDs, LLDs, approving MOPs for deployment and integration of ZTE nodes-MSS|MGW|UDM|MME
- Responsible for proving L2 support for core network issues during ATPs and traffic Migration.
- Responsible for leading the project Deliviries in PAN India.
Senior Engineer - Customer Support
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2007 - 09.2012
- Responsible for handling CSR and emergency issues for MSC-Servers, STPs, MGWs, and the HLR Blade Cluster deployed in Bharti India’s 2G/3G networks across PAN India.
- Responsible for FNI (First Node Integration) of software upgrades for core nodes in Bharti India’s 2G/3G network.
- Product responsible for MGW, focusing on product and feature-related improvements.
- Excellent hands-on experience in troubleshooting and Wireshark trace analysis.
Ireg Tester
CMS Compute Pvt. Ltd.
09.2006 - 11.2007
- Managed national and international roaming configuration and testing for Airtel with Ericsson and Nokia nodes, ensuring compliance with IR21 roaming agreements between Airtel and international roaming partners.
- Handled and resolved Airtel TAG team complaints related to national and international roaming.
- Was responsible for capturing and analyzing SS7 signaling traces for various traffic scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
TKIET
Skills
- Cross-Functional Product Leadership
- Effective Solution Deployment
- AWS Cloud Solutions
- EKS Deployment Expertise
- OpenStack
- Containerization Expertise
- Kubernetes Administration
- OpenShift Deployment
- VMware
- 5G Network Implementation
- 4G System Implementation
- Implementation of IMS Network Functions
- Proficient in HTTP Standards
- Measurement Proficiency
- HTTPS/Diameter/SIP/SCTP/TCP/UDP/GTP/ISUP
- Linux/Windows
- Wireshark
- Networking
- SSL/TLS
- 3GPP SPECs
- GSMA
- JIRA management
Certification
- CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
- AWS Solution Architect Associate
- Ericsson BUGS (Project Model) Certified- Associate
- ETCP IMS Associate Certified
- ETCP- 5G Core Certified
- Oracle Certified Foundations Associate
linkedin Profile
linkedin.com/in/jatinder-sharma-a1925419
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Cricket
- Travelling
Timeline
E2E-Solution Architect- Telco Cloud
Tata Communications Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
Solution Architect - 5G/4G/IMS Design On-Prem/Cloud
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 09.2022
Telco-Expert
ZTE India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Engineer - Customer Support
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2007 - 09.2012
Ireg Tester
CMS Compute Pvt. Ltd.
09.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
TKIET
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