Rakesh Kumar Singh
Bangalore
Summary
Telecom engineer with 12+ years of experience in LTE/5G deployment and protocol testing, with strong expertise in ORAN and 3GPP-compliant validation. Adept in log analysis, Python scripting, and cross-functional team collaboration. Proven success in end-to-end site integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of RAN performance across multiple global telecom projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
<ul><li>Led end-to-end integration and testing of ORAN (LTE/5G) networks in alignment with 3GPP standards</li><li>Validated network functionality and performance metrics, ensuring full compliance with ORAN architecture</li><li>Executed Acceptance Test Plans (ATP) and customer-specific test cases across multiple deployment scenarios</li><li>Collaborated cross-functionally with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex protocol stack issues</li><li>Conducted in-depth analysis of logs (TTI, I0, L1, RLOC, L3) to identify root causes and deliver timely resolutions</li><li>Contributed to ORAN system optimization and automation initiatives to improve testing efficiency</li></ul>
Mavenir Systems Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - Current
- Led end-to-end integration and testing of ORAN (LTE/5G) networks in alignment with 3GPP standards
- Validated network functionality and performance metrics, ensuring full compliance with ORAN architecture
- Executed Acceptance Test Plans (ATP) and customer-specific test cases across multiple deployment scenarios
- Collaborated cross-functionally with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex protocol stack issues
- Conducted in-depth analysis of logs (TTI, I0, L1, RLOC, L3) to identify root causes and deliver timely resolutions
- Contributed to ORAN system optimization and automation initiatives to improve testing efficiency
<ul><li>Performed protocol-level validation of MAC and RRC layers for LTE, focusing on RACH procedures and PRACH configuration analysis</li><li>Supported end-to-end UE behavior analysis during power-on, attach/detach, and Tracking Area Update (TAU) processes</li><li>Carried out test case development and verification of RRC signaling as per 3GPP specifications</li><li>Collaborated with development teams to enhance automation of protocol test cases and logging tools</li></ul>
NexG Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 02.2021
- Performed protocol-level validation of MAC and RRC layers for LTE, focusing on RACH procedures and PRACH configuration analysis
- Supported end-to-end UE behavior analysis during power-on, attach/detach, and Tracking Area Update (TAU) processes
- Carried out test case development and verification of RRC signaling as per 3GPP specifications
- Collaborated with development teams to enhance automation of protocol test cases and logging tools
<ul><li>Executed radio network optimization tasks including model tuning, prediction plotting, calibration, and filtering using Atoll</li><li>Delivered KPI-based optimization recommendations to improve coverage and capacity performance</li></ul>
Decon Telecom Solution
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Executed radio network optimization tasks including model tuning, prediction plotting, calibration, and filtering using Atoll
- Delivered KPI-based optimization recommendations to improve coverage and capacity performance
<ul><li>Performed SCFT (Single Cell Function Test) optimization drives and KPI analysis to support commercial network rollout</li><li>Identified RF issues using drive test tools and provided actionable solutions for improving signal quality</li></ul>
Metrotelworks Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Performed SCFT (Single Cell Function Test) optimization drives and KPI analysis to support commercial network rollout
- Identified RF issues using drive test tools and provided actionable solutions for improving signal quality
<ul><li>Prepared and analyzed drive test logs for pre and post optimization activities</li></ul>
Linkquest Telecom Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepared and analyzed drive test logs for pre and post optimization activities
<ul><li>Led field optimization drives, including cluster-level testing and performance evaluation using standard drive test tools</li></ul>
MobileComm Technologies PVT. LTD.
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Led field optimization drives, including cluster-level testing and performance evaluation using standard drive test tools
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jhansi
Jhansi01.2010
Skills
- Network performance: OSS KPI analysis and optimization
- Platforms: Mavenir MWP, VMware, RHOPC, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Defect management: Bug tracking through JIRA
- RAN feature validation: carrier aggregation, MIMO, VoLTE, LTE-M, handover, attach, power on
- Network performance: OSS KPI analysis and optimization
- Platforms: Mavenir MWP, VMware, RHOPC, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Defect management: Bug tracking through JIRA
- RAN feature validation: carrier aggregation, MIMO, VoLTE, LTE-M, handover, attach, power on
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling and reading technical or non-fiction books
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
<ul><li>Led end-to-end integration and testing of ORAN (LTE/5G) networks in alignment with 3GPP standards</li><li>Validated network functionality and performance metrics, ensuring full compliance with ORAN architecture</li><li>Executed Acceptance Test Plans (ATP) and customer-specific test cases across multiple deployment scenarios</li><li>Collaborated cross-functionally with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex protocol stack issues</li><li>Conducted in-depth analysis of logs (TTI, I0, L1, RLOC, L3) to identify root causes and deliver timely resolutions</li><li>Contributed to ORAN system optimization and automation initiatives to improve testing efficiency</li></ul>
Mavenir Systems Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - Current
<ul><li>Performed protocol-level validation of MAC and RRC layers for LTE, focusing on RACH procedures and PRACH configuration analysis</li><li>Supported end-to-end UE behavior analysis during power-on, attach/detach, and Tracking Area Update (TAU) processes</li><li>Carried out test case development and verification of RRC signaling as per 3GPP specifications</li><li>Collaborated with development teams to enhance automation of protocol test cases and logging tools</li></ul>
NexG Pvt. Ltd.
04.2016 - 02.2021
<ul><li>Executed radio network optimization tasks including model tuning, prediction plotting, calibration, and filtering using Atoll</li><li>Delivered KPI-based optimization recommendations to improve coverage and capacity performance</li></ul>
Decon Telecom Solution
06.2015 - 04.2016
<ul><li>Performed SCFT (Single Cell Function Test) optimization drives and KPI analysis to support commercial network rollout</li><li>Identified RF issues using drive test tools and provided actionable solutions for improving signal quality</li></ul>
Metrotelworks Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 05.2015
<ul><li>Prepared and analyzed drive test logs for pre and post optimization activities</li></ul>
Linkquest Telecom Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 01.2015
<ul><li>Led field optimization drives, including cluster-level testing and performance evaluation using standard drive test tools</li></ul>
MobileComm Technologies PVT. LTD.
01.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Jhansi
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