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Nikhil Raj

Senior Engineer
Bengaluru

Summary

Nearly 7 years of comprehensive experience in telecommunications, like from installation of small cell,troubleshooting, and technical support. Expertise includes Traditional RAN deployments and ORAN cloud-native deployments with a strong focus on end-to-end network delivery and seamless interoperability across multi-vendor environments. Proven ability to efficiently identify and resolve faults while maintaining high standards of network performance. A proactive professional recognized for innovative problem-solving and a forward-thinking approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineer

Dish Network Technologies
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Good Understanding of Open Ran Integration , Deployment of a New Site and Troubleshoot Process of Samsung and Mavenir Vendors.
  • From Making a Site on Air with Alarm Free and to Prepare for the Site Acceptance too.
  • Understanding of 5G ORAN Network Functions (CU, CU-CP, CU-UP, DU, RUs).
  • Troubleshooting the RETs and Different types of Alarms in USM For Samsung, and MCMS in Mavenir Vendors.
  • Worked On CR Activities too and have a Basic Understanding of CSR Integration Also.
  • Knowledge On LTE/5G , ORAN Architecture , and Call Flows.
  • Call home and PRACH Analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Use of LINUX Operating System, Jira and ZTPO.

Senior Network Engineer

Tech Mahindra
04.2024 - 08.2025

Customer -DISH/EchoStar (USA)

Technologies -5G/Open Ran

  • Good Understanding of Open Ran Integration and Troubleshoot Process of Samsung and Mavenir Vendors.
  • From Making a Site on Air with Alarm Free and to Prepare for the Site Acceptance too.
  • Troubleshooting the RETs and Different types of Alarms in USM For Samsung, and MCMS in Mavenir Vendors.
  • Worked On CR Activities too and have a Basic Understanding of CSR Integration Also.
  • Knowledge On LTE/5G/ORAN Architecture and Call Flows.
  • Use of LINUX Operating System, Jira and ZTPO.
  • Basic Knowledge Of CI/CD Pipeline, Pods, Dockers, Kubernetes and VM.

Network Engineer

Mastec Quadgen Wireless LLP
03.2023 - 04.2024

Customer - AT&T (USA)

Technologies - 4G/5G

  • Good understanding of the Ericsson integration and troubleshooting process of LTE/5G.
  • Provided end-to-end support to the field teams for rectification work or any service-degraded alarms.
  • Assisted in hardware installation, cabling, and power-up of BTS/eNodeB equipment.
  • Troubleshoot on M-Pilot/PIM, internal/external interference, RSSI, VSWR, RETs, TMAs, UL/DL losses.
  • Manually updating the RRU and RET scripts as per the RFDS.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
  • Improved network performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and implementing best practices.

RAN Integration Engineer

Ericsson Global India Pvt ltd
12.2021 - 02.2023

Customer - 3UK (United Kingdom)

Technologies - 4G/5G

  • Performed auto integration activity as well as zero-touch integration.
  • Optimized system performance by troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to integration, infrastructure, and software components.
  • Assisted field technicians in identifying and troubleshooting faults, ensuring efficient maintenance and minimal downtime.
  • Once integration is completed, then perform the call test on LTE and 5G with SRS tools.
  • Collaborated with field teams and the NOC to troubleshoot integration issues.
  • Troubleshoot RSSI, VSWR, RET, TMA, UL, and DL losses.
  • Maintained detailed integration logs, acceptance reports, and documentation for audit and SLA compliance.

FME

Essjay Ericsson Pvt ltd
10.2020 - 12.2021

Customer – Bharti Airtel.

Technologies - 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G

  • Installation and commissioning of Ericsson Baseband - BB6630, BB5216, BB5212, and DUG, DUS 3101, DUW 2001/310.
  • Working experience with Ericsson GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and 5G AIR antenna equipment.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.
  • Monitoring, fault finding, and fault rectification of sites, O&M alarm handling.
  • Project planning, resource allocation, project execution, project tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Troubleshooting and rectification of alarms in the BTS.
  • Experience in sector addition and handling commands and IPs.

Project Engineer (FME)

Vedang Cellular Services Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2020

Customer – Vodafone Idea Limited.

Technologies - 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G

  • Installation and commissioning of Ericsson mini link and Ceragon microwave of different sizes.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Worked on the installation of different types of GPS, antennas, and RRUs, connecting the RET cable physically, and making the connectors.
  • Also ensures completion of the RSA, ATP-11A, and ATP-11B.
  • Alarm rectification, as well as attending the customer meeting.

TRT Engineer

New Distinct Services
03.2018 - 05.2019

Customer - Reliance Jio Infocom ltd

Technologies - Small Cell, IBS, OSC, Enterprises

  • Responsible for Maintaining the OAM Equipment's and Maintaining the Network 24x7.
  • Worked On Different Types of Sites like OSC, IBS, Small Cell, Installation and Working of ODSC and UBR.
  • Install and repair cables (including coax, hybrid, and fiber optic cables) as well as connectors. Also, to Maintain the PM Hygiene of the All Site.
  • Perform Maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
  • Knowledge On Cisco Routers, Junipers, L1-L2 Switches.
  • Maintaining Installation quality as suggested by QC department.
  • Installation of Jio Equipment's by coordinating Warehouse, Vender team and the Customer.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Centurion University of Technology & Management
Odisha, India
01-2016

Skills

RAN Integration/Deployment Engineer, LTE or 5G SA/NSA

Kubernetes, Docker, CNFs/VNFs , Openshift

Troubleshooting, ENM, AMOS, Putty

Technical guidance for field support

Ericsson Integration & Troubleshoot, ZTPO, Sector Addition, Call Test

Timeline

Senior Engineer

Dish Network Technologies
08.2025 - 10.2025

Senior Network Engineer

Tech Mahindra
04.2024 - 08.2025

Network Engineer

Mastec Quadgen Wireless LLP
03.2023 - 04.2024

RAN Integration Engineer

Ericsson Global India Pvt ltd
12.2021 - 02.2023

FME

Essjay Ericsson Pvt ltd
10.2020 - 12.2021

Project Engineer (FME)

Vedang Cellular Services Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2020

TRT Engineer

New Distinct Services
03.2018 - 05.2019

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Centurion University of Technology & Management

Training And Achievements

  • Currently, Pursuing the AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solution Architect Certification
  • Received PAT on Back award in Tech Mahindra.
  • Got Appreciation Certificate While Working as RAN Integration Engineer in Essjay Ericsson and Ericsson Global India Pvt Ltd.
Nikhil RajSenior Engineer