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LAXMIDHAR PANY

LAXMIDHAR PANY

Manager Engineering
Bengaluru

Summary

Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.


A Technocrat with 13.5 years of experience worked in 5G/LTE/UMTS/GSM Technology. Ability to quickly analyze and come up with an efficient industry standard solution for a given problem. Have good communication and interpersonal skills, diligent and result oriented as an individual.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Founder & CEO

CULTEASY Technology Enabled Farming Services
5 2023 - 8 2024
  • Building a company from Ideation till revenue generation
  • Building platforms, Domains, Legal registration, Startup Odisha and Start up India recognition
  • Successful management of day to day operation
  • Building and Launching of Website, Android application
  • Making company presence in Online and Offline retail space
  • Execution and monitoring of all projects within agreed timeline
  • Hiring, training of onboard candidates and align them with company vision.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Achieved long-term sustainability for the organization through responsible decision-making processes grounded in ethics.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs while maintaining product quality.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
  • Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.
  • Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve overall business performance.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
  • Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Expanded the company''s geographical reach, opening new markets and increasing profitability.
  • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
  • Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
  • Spearheaded marketing initiatives that effectively communicated brand value propositions, resulting in higher customer acquisition rates.
  • Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
  • Introduced advanced technology solutions into daily operations which led to increased productivity levels throughout the company.
  • Drove revenue growth by launching new products and services that met customer demands.
  • Managed risk effectively by implementing comprehensive policies and procedures to mitigate potential threats to the business.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
  • Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.

Manager Engineering

Qualitest India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managing end to end RAN Testing as a Test Manager
  • Starting from requirement analysis, Test strategy, Test Plan, Test Execution, Test Exit report and Test Closure activities
  • Writing 5G L2 Regression Test cases
  • Setting up Lab environment for Testing
  • Layer 2 Feature and Functionality Testing
  • Planning of Test activities and Development of test cases and procedures
  • Execution of the Test cases
  • Testing different software drops for new feature and regression
  • Troubleshoot for any issues during the testing
  • Raising of Defects on tracking system (ALM/JIRA).
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
  • Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Engineer III R&D

Commscope Network Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Working in Comm Scope Lab for ORAN 5G Millimeter Wave Small Cell Testing
  • Writing L1/L2/L3 Test cases for testing functionality of 5G Dual Connectivity
  • Validating Test case and scenario to validate 3GPP Standard Compliance
  • Setting up Lab environment for Testing
  • Layer 2 Feature and Functionality Testing (Beam Mgmt.HARQ, Scheduling)
  • Planning of Test activities and Development of test cases and procedures
  • Execution of the Test cases
  • Testing different software drops for new feature and regression
  • Troubleshoot for any issues during the testing
  • Raising of Defects on tracking system (CQ)
  • Basic functionality and Performance testing
  • Reporting Test Progress and Completion by preparing Exit report with analysis
  • Testing EN-DC Architecture of 5G Non-Stand Alone
  • Analyzing 5G NR Wireshark Traces for Setup of 5G Services
  • Debugging of Software Related issues.
  • Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
  • Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless transitions between design iterations.
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.

Senior Network Test Engineer

Torry Harris Business solution Europe Ltd
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Working for Initial 5G Non-Standalone testing at BT/EE Lab
  • Writing Test cases for testing functionality of 5G Dual Connectivity
  • Setting up Lab environment for Testing
  • Drive test to compare functionality of various features for different antenna techniques
  • Planning of Test activities and Development of test cases and procedures
  • Execution of the Test cases
  • Troubleshoot for any issues during the testing
  • Raising of Defects on tracking system (HP ALM)
  • Contribute in deciding various vendors with required technical specifications for load generators or attenuators or monitoring tools
  • Involve in technical meetings/discussion with vendors to procure right solution for the LAB
  • Basic functionality and Performance testing
  • Working on Massive MIMO and 8T8R Lab & Field testing
  • Developing Test cases for the Validating the New Antenna systems
  • Performing testing on Beamforming with 8T8R and 64T64R
  • Working on Huawei Systems
  • Reporting Test Progress and Completion by preparing Exit report with analysis
  • Testing EN-DC Architecture of 5G Non-Stand Alone
  • Analyzing 5G NR Traces for Setup of 5G Services.

Senior Network Test Engineer

Torry Harris Business solution Europe Ltd
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Working for Initial 5G Non-Standalone testing at BT/EE Lab
  • Writing Test cases for testing functionality of 5G Dual Connectivity
  • Setting up Lab environment for Testing
  • Drive test to compare functionality of various features for different antenna techniques
  • Planning of Test activities and Development of test cases and procedures
  • Execution of the Test cases
  • Troubleshoot for any issues during the testing
  • Raising of Defects on tracking system (HP ALM)
  • Contribute in deciding various vendors with required technical specifications for load generators or attenuators or monitoring tools
  • Involve in technical meetings/discussion with vendors to procure right solution for the LAB
  • Basic functionality and Performance testing
  • Working on Massive MIMO and 8T8R Lab & Field testing
  • Developing Test cases for the Validating the New Antenna systems
  • Performing testing on Beamforming with 8T8R and 64T64R
  • Working on Huawei Systems
  • Reporting Test Progress and Completion by preparing Exit report with analysis
  • Testing EN-DC Architecture of 5G Non-Stand Alone
  • Analyzing 5G NR Traces for Setup of 5G Services.
  • Surpassed performance objectives by constantly refining testing methodologies in response to evolving industry standards and best practices.
  • Streamlined troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation of test results, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented.
  • Contributed to successful product launches by ensuring network systems met quality standards through meticulous testing procedures.
  • Optimized system efficiency by conducting thorough analysis of test results, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending improvements.
  • Elevated team productivity by proactively sharing knowledge on emerging networking technologies and providing mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Enhanced network reliability through rigorous testing of hardware, software, and firmware components.
  • Increased client satisfaction by promptly addressing technical concerns and providing expert guidance on network performance optimization strategies.
  • Minimized risk exposure by thoroughly assessing potential vulnerabilities in network configurations during the testing phase.
  • Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
  • Reviewed technical specifications from clients and vendors to confirm adequacy, accuracy and functionality.
  • Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
  • Collaborated with engineering to report issues, manage project deliverables and provide status reports.
  • Developed network test and validation processes to maintain alignment with solution design.

Senior Engineer Second Level Assurance

Ericsson India Global Services Ltd
02.2010 - 07.2017
  • Solving Emergency, Critical, Major Problem of in BSC & RNC, BTS, NodeB, eNodeB
  • Level2 PM – All managed serviced operations in Ericsson
  • Trouble ticket, Change request based preventive and corrective actions
  • Routine health checks of the network for proactive maintenance
  • Customer support for network quality issues
  • Support for upgrades and updates
  • Acceptance of new nodes (2G + 3G+4G) RAN Nodes
  • RAN KPI analysis and work on the same to
  • Support for H/W expansion
  • RNC Fault Rectification
  • ENodeB Fault rectification and Troubleshooting
  • LTE KPI Issue troubleshooting
  • Like Latency, Delay, Low throughput
  • SW and HW issues
  • LTE Second Carrier Addition & Carrier Aggregation
  • ENodeB integration
  • ENodeB Deletion & Recreation
  • Responsible for outage RCA analysis & update
  • Support for BSC re-homing & migration
  • Leading the team to achieve the target with in time at minimum cost
  • Access network remotely and providing support for onsite engineers for RAN troubleshooting
  • Governance meeting with customer & Technical team to improve & analyze quality standard
  • Implementing Quality standard in Project as per company guidelines in RAN performance & Maintenance
  • Ensuring Quality need to be met as per KPI
  • Acceptance Of new Node
  • Transformation of New MS Project.
  • Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
  • Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.

Education

B.E.(ECE) -

University College of Engineering, Burla, Orissa (Govt of Orissa)

12th - undefined

Dhenkanal Autonomous Govt College

10th - undefined

Sanda Govt High School, Dhenkanal / BSE board

Skills

Strong knowledge of different wireless technologies like 5G/LTE/UMTS/GSM

Certification

ETCP–102 IP Technology Certified

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Z5888289
  • Father's Name: Mr.Lokanath Pany
  • Date of Birth: 05/01/1983
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Pan

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Sex

Male

Languages

Hindi, English, Oriya

Timeline

Manager Engineering

Qualitest India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2023

Engineer III R&D

Commscope Network Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 08.2020

Senior Network Test Engineer

Torry Harris Business solution Europe Ltd
07.2017 - 12.2019

Senior Network Test Engineer

Torry Harris Business solution Europe Ltd
07.2017 - 12.2019

Senior Engineer Second Level Assurance

Ericsson India Global Services Ltd
02.2010 - 07.2017

Founder & CEO

CULTEASY Technology Enabled Farming Services
5 2023 - 8 2024

B.E.(ECE) -

University College of Engineering, Burla, Orissa (Govt of Orissa)

12th - undefined

Dhenkanal Autonomous Govt College

10th - undefined

Sanda Govt High School, Dhenkanal / BSE board
LAXMIDHAR PANYManager Engineering