Sakthivenkatesh Velayutham
Bangalore
Summary
Solution Specialist with extensive experience at Nokia Solution Network, specializing in SDM node design and VMware deployment. Demonstrated success in subscriber migration and network troubleshooting, enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in team leadership and project expansion, consistently achieving outstanding results in high-pressure settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solution Specialist
Nokia Solution Network
06.2015 - Current
- (SDM products – SDL, One NDS, NT HLR FE, HSS FE and EIR FE)
- Completed planning, installation, commissioning, acceptance of SDL (Shared Data Layer) on Vmware cloud platform for MEA region
- Performed migration of 60 Million subscriber, 10 Million TAC entries and 80 Million blacklist device from NDS (bare metal node) to SDL (cloud platform)
- Performed commissioning and acceptance of HLR, HSS on open stack cloud platform for APAC region customer
- Installed, commissioned and upgraded Gen 8 & Gen 9 HP hardware based NTHLR, HSS (CMS 8200), EIR and NDS servers for PAN India Bharti project
- Driven the complete expansion of South-2 and West zone expansion of NDS, HLR and HSS for PAN India Bharti project
- Carried out Acceptance test of SDL, NTHLR, HSS, EIR and NDS with customer and MS team
- Supported for migration from Ericsson CuDB
- Handled the One NDS, NT HLR and One EIR case for EMEA, MEA and APAC region
- Tier 2 level case analysis and provide resolution to the SDM related issues within the defined Service Level Agreement
- Analyzing and escalating the issues to the MBB, DiT team for the software bug issues
- Coordinating with TS team and R&D team for complex issues, Hotfix requirement to the SDM product
- Escalating and co-ordination with the media build team in case of software package issues
- Handled Emergency follow up cases of SDM products for EMEA region and provided the root cause
- Supported for installation of GDC Chennai test lab
- Handled the new feature request from customer and act as an intermediator between customer and sales solution team
- Providing support for on call activities such as hardware replacement, AEP upgradation, One NDS upgradation and Scratch installation
- Assigned lead role to drive and perform 60 Million subscriber migration from NDS (bare metal node) to SDL (cloud platform)
- Promoted as TPM for Bharti PAN India project and driven the complete expansion of South-2 and West zone expansion of NDS, HLR and HSS project
NSS Engineer BO
Ericsson India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Responsibility: HLR and STP
- Diagnostic and configuration changes such as signaling link addition, patch loading as provided in MOP, code definition etc., in Huawei & NSN One HLR
- Subscriber provisioning and profile modifications in HLR as per customer requirements, Modifying OCSI, TCSI, SMSC template, Addition/deletion of VLRGT in VSLIST for the circle and migrated circle according to customer requirement and addition & deletion of SLEE GT in the templates
- Analyzing reports, maintaining KPI as per agreement with customer and Strict compliance of SLA’s for various levels of problems, Trouble Shooting of HLR issues like LU, MNP issues, MT calls etc
- Interface between customer and Tekelec & TAC team
- Subscriber Data base Migration in One-NDS & Huawei HLR, Fetching Subscriber Dump from the system for Revenue Assurance and hardware maintenance such as raising RMA request for Dispatching the faulty cards and maintain R&R process
- Extra activities: Supporting Telcordia IN servers, NTP servers and Huawei PACO in their daily routine activities
Network Engineer
Aricent Technologies
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Responsibility: STP (Tekelec and Siemens)
- Performed software upgrade, expansion of Tekelec, and Siemens STP.
- Carried out NSN STP Acceptance Test, and supported the NSN team during the installation of Siemens STP.
- Performed migration activities and GT routing, and resolved routing-based problems of MNP in Tekelec STP.
- Managing the Cisco switch for SIGTRAN connectivity and IMF for protocol tracing.
- Configuration of Tekelec Eagle STP and Siemens STP that includes configuring GTT, gateway screening, and MAP screening, creation of M3UA links, HSL (High Speed Link) implementation, and creation of a C link between STPs.
- Hardware maintenance and fault management, HC analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance for Tekelec STP.
- Providing technical direction to subordinate engineers to resolve technical issues that could be sensitive in nature, requiring direct interface with Customer Service Management staff.
- Completed the installation, migration, and acceptance of NSN STP, and performed upgrade activities of Tekelec STP.
NSS Project Engineer
Huawei Telecommunications India Pvt Limited
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Responsibility: MSC & MGW
- Handled installation of Huawei GSM switch-MSOFTX3000, UMG8900 and UGMSC (UGC3200)
- Performed integration of core nodes with STP, NLD/ILD POIs in network including the testing part
- Completed 3g expansion of TATA for Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP and ROM circle
- Implementation of software upgrading and patch loading for MSC (MSOFTX3000), MGW (UMG8900), UGMSC (UGC3200) and IGateway Bill (IGWB)
- Backup verification and restoration testing
- Prepare the documentation of network elements and handover the nodes (MSC, MGW, UGMSC and GMGW) to MS team, BO team and TAC team
- Planning and implementation of MSC and MGW expansion as per customer requirement
- Translated client’s requirements and provided inputs to the design team for necessary modifications
- Giving feedback/ suggestions to design team for further development
- Completed sign off for equipment PAC, service PAC with customer for payback
- Completed installation for Chennai and RoTN circle and 3g expansion of TATA for Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP and ROM circle
Education
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Hindustan College of Engineering & Technology
Coimbatore05.2008
Skills
Design and deployment of SDM nodes
VMware deployment
System commissioning and operations
Subscriber migration
Network troubleshooting
Customer handling
Teamwork and management
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information stated above is to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Available
- Father's Name: T. Velayutham
- Date of Birth: 02/17/87
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- Level 3 certification in SDL deployment, integration on both VNF & CNF and SDL migration
- Level 4 certification in SDL deployment and integration
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Deployment of SDM nodes in the VMware platform
- 60 million subscriber migration
- Handled the complete Bharti PAN India project of SDM Nodes
Timeline
Solution Specialist
Nokia Solution Network
06.2015 - Current
NSS Engineer BO
Ericsson India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2015
Network Engineer
Aricent Technologies
04.2011 - 04.2012
NSS Project Engineer
Huawei Telecommunications India Pvt Limited
08.2008 - 04.2011
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Hindustan College of Engineering & Technology
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