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NAGAKIRAN Punem

LTE, NR & LTE-M & NB-IoT Protocol Engineer
Hyderabad,Telangana

Summary

Self-motivated employee gifted at finding reliable solutions for required issues. 5+Years Experienced in Testing and Debugging and offering skills in LTE and NR. I seek to advance my career in this domain while also enhancing my knowledge and skills thereby effectively contributing to the organization’s growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LTE-M and LTE-NB-IoT Testing & Analyzing

Mavenir Systems Private
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current

This project is consist of LTE-M & LTE-NB-IoT RAN testing along with client support. Main scope is to classify technical issues with Testing & analysis then give a fine solution.

  • System testing (CRAN that includes CU and DU) for LTE-M and LTE- NBIOT of TN and NTN mode.
  • Testing and analysis of different features like PSM, Repetition, Link Adaptation, eDRX, Cell-reselection
  • Test plan, Execution and reporting Bugs.
  • Aim of project is to validate the L1,L2,L3 features in UE against the protocol specifications provided by 3GPP.
  • This project includes functional Testing of RRC protocols and involves Execution of test cases from 3GPP specification.
  • Performed DL Throughput testing and detailed analysis of degradations. • Good Knowledge in MAC-HARQ, RACH, Channel Prioritization, MAC CE, DRX etc.
  • Good Knowledge in RRC- Cell Selection, Re-selection, Paging, eDRX, HO, Link Adaptation, Coverage extension mode-A, (Re)Establishment of call, Measurements.
  • Good Knowledge in NAS-Attach/Detach/TAU, SR/Paging.
  • Experience in working with the test cases such as UE Attach, RACH, multi-UE with tool TM500 and simnovus (AmariSoft), Wireshark, Sony Altair

LTE-NR Protocol Testing

Tessolve Semiconductor Private
Bengaluru
02.2021 - 07.2024

This project is consist of LTE & NR Protocol Modem testing along with client support. Main scope is to classify technical issues with Testing & analysis then give a fine solution to client when testing the different kind of mobile chipsets Equipment.

  • Working experience on LTE & NR Protocols like MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS.
  • Performing Test case execution with different types of functional & Feature testing.
  • Expertise in debugging in modem stability issues and analyzes the root causes.
  • Reporting the bugs after log Analysis.
  • Executed Protocol conformance test cases and finding the root cause with issues
  • Expertise in Conformance specs like LTE & NR
  • Good working experience in 5G & 4G Test case development with simulator tools like Anritsu [RTD,SSNR,SSM], Key sight [PRT], R&S [test environment & Sequencer]
  • Good knowledge in Functional test cases development like CA, UDC, CHO,NRDC,ENDC,Split bearer, R16 Working Experience on NR & LTE UE (Modem) OTA testing
  • Working Experience on VoNR,EPSFB, LTE, Volte, CSFB, SRVCC test cases. Good Working experience in Different chipsets handling & execution Working experience on Regression testing , Functional & Basic Sanity
  • Served as primary liaison between software customers and development team, relating feedback and concerns for future patch cycles.
  • Consulted with clients to align future software development with customer priorities.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

LTE Test Engineer

MicroSpark Software Solutions Private
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 11.2020

This project is consist of LTE Protocol and WLAN testing along with client support. Main scope is to classify technical issues with analysis then give a fine solution to client when testing the different kind of mobile chipset

  • Equipment. Working experience on LTE Protocols like MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS.
  • Performing log analysis by analyzing call flow messages.
  • Expertise in debugging in modem stability issues and analyzes the root causes.
  • Reporting the bugs after log Analysis.
  • Perform end to end testing of Volte and LTE protocols.

RF Drive Test Engineer

LinkQuest Telecom
Hyderabad
09.2015 - 10.2017

This Project involves RF testing along with client support, main scope is Drive test& Field Optimization for data observation, Analysis and providing suggestion to enhance RSRP and RSRQ

  • Analysis of RF Drive test logs and tuning of RF Parameters.
  • Perform drive test voice calls and video calls and data Throughput at a time.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

Vaagdevi College of Engineering
Warangal, India
06.2009 - 09.2013

Skills

Technical Skills: C [basic], Python [basic]

Application & Tools : Shannon DM, QXDM, STT

Network Simulators: Anritsu [RTD, SSM, SSNR, PCT] , Keysight [PRT-UXM], R&S [CMX500]

UE Simulators : TM500 , Simnovus

Working Operators on Field : Airtel , JIO , Vodafone

Interpersonal Skills : Adaptable, Good team Player, Quick learner, Good Supportive & captainship

Timeline

LTE-M and LTE-NB-IoT Testing & Analyzing

Mavenir Systems Private
06.2024 - Current

LTE-NR Protocol Testing

Tessolve Semiconductor Private
02.2021 - 07.2024

LTE Test Engineer

MicroSpark Software Solutions Private
07.2018 - 11.2020

RF Drive Test Engineer

LinkQuest Telecom
09.2015 - 10.2017

B.Tech - Computer Science

Vaagdevi College of Engineering
06.2009 - 09.2013
NAGAKIRAN PunemLTE, NR & LTE-M & NB-IoT Protocol Engineer