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PRATEEK NAGPAL

PRATEEK NAGPAL

Solution Specialist In Telecom Industry
Gurgaon

Summary

Integration Client Relationship Management Contact TELECOM SPECIALIST – O&M | Technical Support |Project Execution Location Preference: Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Noida, Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai Profile Summary Offering over 8.7 years of experience in leading telecom projects on Cloud Platform and managing start-up of new operations & service processes, improving network functioning, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring delivery of high standard of customer service. Functionality testing of NFV components using communication with multiples interfaces i.e. Ve-Vnfm, Or-Vi & Vi-Vnfm. Excels in managing several telecom projects and delivering consulting, and business critical services for data center set-up, rationalization, migration and disaster recovery Successfully managed several projects across geographies including Pan Europe & Virgin Media United Kingdom Gained insightful experience in handling multi-vendor telecom organization like worked on Huawei Products (CSCF, SPS, and Meticulous Technical Lead strictly adheres to both client-provided technical requirements and internal business goals. Balances project prioritization to fulfill both contractual obligations and internal revenue requirements. Provides foresight and management designed to grow satisfied customer bases and revenue figures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Solution Specialist

Nokia Solution Networks
Gurgaon
02.2022 - Current
  • Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs, and improving functionality.
  • Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Knowledge in Open Stack platform for deployment the Nokia Diameter Product.
    • Integration testing of any new cloud-based product or solution in Open stack test lab.
    • Installation of Cloud -Band application manager for bringing up the DRA application on cloud.
    • Working to Build the open-stack CSAR packages as per the customer requirements.
    • Simulation the Test cases on Open-Stack based test lab for diameter interfaces before implementing in production environment.
    • Analyze the system and application logs for Open stack software related errors.
    • Administration, Managed integration & configuration, ATP testing, and troubleshooting of Open-Stack environment.
  • Experience in Cloud Deployment, Integration, configuration & testing of Nokia CFX500 & Nokia CSD (DRA/DEA) product for 3UK client.
    • Experience in to deploy the VMs application on Dockers/Container Platform.
    • Experience in ATP testing & upgrade the Volte Product nodes in Customer & Production environment.
    • Gather information/inputs from customer requirements to Prepare CIQ sheet for Nokia CFX & DRA product.
    • Prepare the HLD/LLD documents for customer specific requirements.
    • Managing to deploy the IMS nodes in a cluster-based environment.
    • Administration, Managed integration & configuration, ATP testing, and troubleshooting of Open-Stack environment

Technical lead

Wipro Technologies
Bangalore
08.2021 - 02.2022

Key Result Areas:

  • Platform testing lead – For Ericsson NMS/EMS Platform)
  • Testing the Ericsson cloud NMS/EMS product feature in test bed lab as a part of regression & functional testing
  • Fixing the code raise by CSR team & builds the RPM to test in daily
  • Vapp
  • Pushed the code changes to Gerrit for bug fixes
  • Working on Confluence, JIRA tool to track the Main & New Feature requirement of NMS/EMS Product
  • Prepare the MOP designing & implementation of any new changes to be implementing in live environment
  • Tool Used: JIRA, Confluence, Gerrit & eclipse
  • Help in writing new groovy test cases for any new feature requirement
  • Prepare the performance allure Report from Test-Suites
  • Midtree (L&T Group) , Noida Module lead (Cloud Deployment &
  • Integration – For Nokia CFX500 & CSD/DRA Product on Cloud
  • Platform)
  • Experience in Cloud Deployment, Integration, configuration & testing of Nokia CFX500 & Nokia CSD (DRA/DEA) product for 3UK client
  • Experience in to deploy the VMs application on Dockers/Container
  • Platform
  • Experience in ATP testing & upgrade the Volte Product nodes in
  • Customer & Production environment
  • Gather information/inputs from customer requirements to Prepare
  • CIQ sheet for Nokia CFX & DRA product
  • Prepare the HLD/LLD documents for customer specific requirements
  • Managing to deploy the IMS nodes in a cluster-based environment
  • Administration, Managed integration & configuration, ATP testing, and troubleshooting of Open-Stack environment
  • Working to build the open-stack CSAR packages as per the customer requirements
  • Working on Nokia IMS Diagen testing tool as a Simulator for
  • Simulation the test cases for various 3GPP interfaces in test bed environment
  • Build/Customize the JSON, TOSCA & ansible packages for bringing up the Diameter Cloud Platform in an open-stack Platform.

Module Lead

Mindtree
Noida, U.P
06.2020 - 08.2021

•Experience in Cloud Deployment, Integration, configuration & testing of Nokia CFX500 & Nokia CSD (DRA/DEA) product for 3UK client.
• Experience in to deploy the VMs application on Dockers/Container Platform.
• Experience in ATP testing & upgrade the Volte Product nodes in Customer & Production environment.
• Gather information/inputs from customer requirements to Prepare CIQ sheet for Nokia CFX & DRA product.
• Prepare the HLD/LLD documents for customer specific requirements.
• Managing to deploy the IMS nodes in a cluster-based environment.
• Administration, Managed integration & configuration, ATP testing, and troubleshooting of Open-Stack environment.
• Working to build the open-stack CSAR packages as per the customer requirements.
• Working on Nokia IMS Diagen testing tool as a Simulator for Simulation the test cases for various 3GPP interfaces in test bed environment.
• Build/Customize the JSON, TOSCA & ansible packages for bringing up the Diameter Cloud Platform in an open-stack Platform.

Member of Technical Staff -III

Mavenir Systems Private
Bangalore, Karnataka
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Key Result Areas:
  • Worked on Open Stack Cloud platform for the deployment of various NFV components in NFV 2.0 & 3.0
  • Knowledge on Docker & Kubernetes
  • Used Kubernetes to orchestrate the deployment, scaling and management of Docker
  • Containers and micro-services
  • Practicing & preparing to use the Shell Scripts in day-to-day work for managing the health of NMS/EMS nodes
  • Working on Net-conf Protocol to establish the communication/connection with VNFs& deployed the NMS nodes via Heat Templates
  • Worked Closely with Dev-ops team Using Jenkins tool for CI/CD

Senior Project Engineer

Mind Tree Technologies
Bangalore, Karnatka
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Key Result Areas:
  • Knowledge in Open Stack platform for deployment the Nokia
  • Diameter Product
  • Integration testing of any new cloud-based product or solution in
  • Open stack test lab
  • Installation of Cloud -Band application manager for bringing up the
  • DRA application on cloud
  • Working to Build the open-stack CSAR packages as per the customer requirements
  • Simulation the Test cases on Open-Stack based test lab for diameter interfaces before implementing in production environment
  • Analyze the system and application logs for Open stack software related errors
  • Administration, Managed integration & configuration, ATP testing, and troubleshooting of Open-Stack environment
  • Assists in Writing the Test cases & execution in Test Environment
  • Assist in E2E testing to migrate the traffic with in DRA to different
  • Server nodes
  • Working on IMS testing tool as a Simulator for Simulation the test cases for various interfaces
  • Write/Modify the Xml codes files for Client & Server test cases to simulate in testing tool
  • Build/Customize the JSON, TOSCA & ansible Hot templates for bringing up the Diameter Cloud Platform in an open-stack
  • Platform
  • Prepare the MOP designing & implementation of any new changes to be implementing in Live environment.

Technical Project Engineer (Assurance Engineer

Ericsson Global India Pvt. Ltd
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managing wide range of project management activities including deployment of nodes, coordinating multiple resources to perform various maintenance activities, troubleshooting & configuring various telecom equipment and implementation of core network projects
  • Managing MTAS & CUDB day to day activities & tested the upgrade activities in Test bed lab & Simulate the functional test cases as per the requirement
  • Provisioning Validation Logic performed on CUDB for Cross-verified the 4G Subscriber information
  • Creation, Deletion & modification of User data /Profile in CUDB
  • Assigned the APN config
  • For 4G & 3G Subscriber Profile
  • Perform the diameter interface testing b/w the TAS & HSS
  • Contributing in the planning, designing of the network, hardware and software implementation, acceptance testing, till commercial launch of the equipment
  • Administering STP Migration of network elements, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Driving hardware ATP of SPS such as cabinet/frame/board installation, cabling, labeling and power tapping
  • Performing equipment commissioning; hardware and data configuration of DRA & STP
  • Rendering pro-active leadership for resolving technical issues and ensuring timely resolution of customer requirements
  • Performing integration/interconnection of equipment using different types of interface with MME, HSS &
  • SGSN/P-GW and different types of protocol: SS7/ISUP, Diameter, and SIGTRAN
  • Highlight:
  • Merit of achieving Certification of Appreciation on 100% error-free &hassle-free delivery of project for aglobal customer
  • Delivered various integration, configuration, performance improvement and support projects in addition to implementation of special features, their testing and the official launch

Implementation Engineer and Maintenance Engineer

Huawei India Telecommunication Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon, Haryana
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Key Result Areas:
  • Contributed as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in testing processes and methodology; spearheaded the testing audit and validation for Core Node IN, LTE, MME, IMS (P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-CSCF, HSS, MGCF)
  • Established and enforced standard test processes & deliverables (including defect management and quality metric reporting) within the gated process to streamline testing
  • Worked on different type of Testing Audit & Validation for Core Node IN, LTE, MME, IMS (P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-
  • CSCF, HSS, MGCF)
  • Managed integration & configuration, ATP testing, and troubleshooting
  • Rendered services as a Learning Coach; facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on IMS nodes for peers.

Network Engineer

Link Quest Telecom Pvt Ltd
Noida, U.P
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Key Result Areas:
  • Worked as Testing Engineer and Switch Network Planning Engineer for the SPRINT-US project
  • Ensured successful planning and implementation of network development projects to timescale, cost & quality requirements
  • Monitored utilization trends, managed network performance, and assured maximum uptime; performed ongoing analysis, capacity planning, and technical tuning of the network systems to improve performance
  • Administered optimization of frequency for IP Backhaul 4G Sites including augmentation and migration to attain desired level
  • Contributed in Core CDMA Planning and Migrations from CDMA to 4G including:
  • Assigning physical and logical platforms
  • Designing, analyzing, planning and modifying network components
  • Maintaining daily network KPIs like T1 Augment, Maintaining Database Integrity, EVDO, Augment, and NV
  • Disconnect
  • Provided technical support for new technology, optimization efforts, special events, disaster recovery and special projects
  • Personal Details

Education

M.Tech - Electronics & Communication

Vaish College of Engineering, Maharishi Dayanand University

B.Tech - Electronics & Communication

Sat Priya College of Engineering, Maharishi Dayanand University

Skills

Working behavior of NFV componentsundefined

Additional Information

  • DRA), Ericsson (DSC, SBG) & Nokia CFX-5000 & Nokia CSD formerly known as DRA. Proficient in monitoring & consolidating relevant operational KPIs & SLA compliance as input tocustomer operations and SLA reporting Providing technical leadership and guidance to technical staff; ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and that all issues are addressed and resolved on time Skilled in providing effective solutions during crisis situations at the sites; resourceful at strategizing techniques for maximum utilization of manpower / machinery

Timeline

Senior Solution Specialist

Nokia Solution Networks
02.2022 - Current

Technical lead

Wipro Technologies
08.2021 - 02.2022

Module Lead

Mindtree
06.2020 - 08.2021

Member of Technical Staff -III

Mavenir Systems Private
03.2019 - 06.2020

Senior Project Engineer

Mind Tree Technologies
01.2018 - 03.2019

Technical Project Engineer (Assurance Engineer

Ericsson Global India Pvt. Ltd
12.2016 - 01.2018

Implementation Engineer and Maintenance Engineer

Huawei India Telecommunication Pvt. Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2016

Network Engineer

Link Quest Telecom Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 09.2015

M.Tech - Electronics & Communication

Vaish College of Engineering, Maharishi Dayanand University

B.Tech - Electronics & Communication

Sat Priya College of Engineering, Maharishi Dayanand University
PRATEEK NAGPALSolution Specialist In Telecom Industry