Sankalp Sharma
Noida
Summary
Experience of 15+ Years in Telecom (RF/RAN) domain with multi vendor experience like Ericsson, Nokia & Samsung. Strong Knowledge in 5G (SA & NSA), LTE & Volte Radio domain with exposure on global projects. Good Understanding of Telecom ecosystem with knowledge on ORAN architecture, well versed with 3GPP specifications.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer
Daten Technology Solution Private Limited
06.2025 - Current
- Expertise: RF. ORAN-5G (SA), LTE & Volte.
- Project Details: DISH Networks (EchoStar Communications Corporation)
- Supporting in National team (38 markets) towards 5G KPI improvement- GPL alignment, worst cell improvement & carrying out parameter/feature trials on Mid band (n66 & n70) & Low band (n29 & n71).
- SSCVT, Cluster & bench marking drive Log analysis.
- L3 analysis to identify specific cause codes & troubleshooting.
- Tools/Platforms: XCAP (05.28.0.0), AWS Samsung USM, Mavenir MCMS, QGIS (3.44.0), PI Station works, RADCOM & Wireshark.
NW planning & optimization specialist
NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2022 - Current
- Expertise: ORAN-5G (NSA), LTE & Volte.
- Project Details 1: Reliance JIO 5G rollout PAN India (SA).
- Supporting central team in cluster optimization across all 09 circles.
- Working on 5G (700 & 3500 bands) & LTE KPIs towards SCFT, SSCVT & cluster (pre & post drive) acceptance for Assam/Northeast, Kerala, Telangana & AP circles.
- Extending support to circle & quality assurance teams in NR KPI troubleshooting like: Data Outage Duration during N2L, L2N & N2N IRAT Handover, DL/UL PDSCH Throughput, M2M Call setup failure Rate, Handover interruption time, Mute Duration (%) & Mute Call Rate (%).
- Project Details 2: Client- Bharti Airtel 5G rollout in Gujarat circle (NSA).
- Supported NPI team in successfully rolling out 3000+ 5G sites in entire Gujarat circle.
- Working closely on 5G performance KPIs towards soft & physical acceptance towards Bharti.
Sr. RF Engineer (JS5)
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd. (EGIL)
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Expertise: ORAN-5G, LTE & Volte optimization.
- Project Details 1: Client- T-Mobile, USA Eastern & Western region.
- Responsible for New York & Salt Lake City markets for regular deliveries including parameters, features & trial changes implementation & monitoring. LTE/Volte & ORAN 5G features/trial implementations & KPI monitoring. LMS Traffic balancing activities (AAS, MMBB, TDD & NR bands). Managing Customer Escalations/interactions & post-Launch optimization of VOLTE, LTE & ORAN 5G.
- Managing Customer Escalations. Post-Launch optimization of VOLTE, LTE & ORAN 5G- Analysis of Accessibility, Retainability, Integrity & Traffic/Mobility Management to meet the SLAs defined by customer including Pcell-Scell relation definitions & KPIs. Sites for Final approval submissions as agreed KPIs with regular customer meetings & discussions. Used XTrace for worst cell analysis.
- Regularly contributed towards E/// BOT automations for KPI/process improvements. Involved in upcoming virtualization project for providing cloud-based solutions.
- Fundamental experience with deployment and orchestration technologies such as Docker.
- Project Details 2: Client- Bharti Airtel (Expertise: LTE & Volte optimization)
- Daily Cluster wise FI(BCR+DCR) analysis, FDD/TDD throughput monitoring & RCA/Action plan. Performing load balancing FDD vs TDD in LTE, less payload & throughput cells troubleshooting.
- Troubleshooting and taking corrective actions on Golden Parameter audit, OSS configuration, frequency relation correction, X2/S1 link disable cases audit, CSFB definition audit and corrective activities.
- Tools/Platforms: Power BI dashboard, Tableau, ERCA, Ericsson MO shell/AMOS & DOP.
Assistant Manager- RF reviewer
Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (Pay Role: Mxceed/Quess Corp. Ltd.)
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Expertise: LTE & Volte SSCVT & cluster optimization.
- Project Details: Client- Reliance JIO (LTE & Volte)
- Validating SCFT reports of RJIO eastern zone (West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar & Northeast circles).
- Daily LTE worst offender analysis & improving KPIs- Accessibility, Retainability, Integrity & Mobility.
Deputy Manager (RF Network Operations)
Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd.
11.2014 - 06.2017
- Expertise: LTE, WCDMA & GSM optimization.
- Responsible for daily LTE KPI Monitoring (RRC Failures, ERAB setup failures, HO Failures, HHO Redirection & CSFB failures etc.) & RCA for any DIP in KPI & rolling out new site (Coverage/Capacity), cell, PCI Planning/Audit, Neighbor tuning, TAL/TAC & LAC mapping & verification & managing customer complaints. Supported/Responsible for LTE pre-launch (single site verification & acceptance, cluster optimization & acceptance) & Post Launch (KPI analysis & troubleshooting).
Sr. RF Engineer
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd. (EGIL)
06.2010 - 11.2014
- Expertise: LTE & WCDMA optimization.
- Project Details: Client- Sprint (USA)
- Prediction plot generation (with Planet 4.5) & solution-oriented analysis for the different parameters as per the Ericsson EUS/Sprint’s requirement. Analysis of LTE Network performance statistics (KPIs).
RF Engineer
Nokia Siemens Network (Pay Role: Kelly Services India Pvt. Ltd.)
02.2009 - 05.2010
- Expertise: GSM drive test & optimization.
- Project Details: Client: Bharti Airtel
- Verify the drive test parameters e.g.: Rx level in idle mode, Rx level in dedicated mode, RX Quality, Cell Id, Handovers, C/A, C/I, BCCH, BSIC, Benchmarking for comparison of more than one network.
- Handling of interference issues by change of frequency, BTS Power, parameters of site and neighboring sites, parameter adjustments and fine tuning for functioning of the network at optimum levels.
Education
MBA (Distance learning) - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University
04-2014
B.Tech. (Full time) - Electronics & Communication
UP Technical University, Lucknow
11-2007
Intermediate (10+2) -
Govt. SSS Model, Port Blair, A & N Islands
05-2003
10th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Port Blair; A & N Islands
06-2000
Skills
- Technical support
- Project management
- Hardware and software installation
- RF troubleshooting
- Customer support
- Site selection
- Technical training
Accomplishments
- Nokia certified for SRAN & 5G Radio Site Cluster Optimization- NCSA & NCSS.
- Received certificate for outstanding performance in Nokia during FY2023 for RIJO project.
- EGI- Received star of the month award in Dec’2020 for leading New York market & rolling out TDD ERA automation.
- EGI- Received rockstar power awards during Quarter2, 2021 & Quarter1, 2022 for delivery excellence.
- Ericsson certified in EOE NDO SW Performance Diagnostics & SW Virtual Drive Test (VDT).
- Ericsson certified in Fundamental Level Assessment for Automation & Python.
- Received award for best technology zone in Vodafone for JAS quarter 2015.
Affiliations
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Nokia certified for SRAN & 5G Radio Site Cluster Optimization- NCSA & NCSS.
• Received certificate for outstanding performance in Nokia during FY2023 for RJIO project.
• EGI- Received star of the month award in Dec’2020 for leading New York market & rolling out TDD ERA automation.
• EGI- Received rockstar power awards during Quarter2, 2021 & Quarter1, 2022 for delivery excellence.
• Ericsson certified in EOE NDO SW Performance Diagnostics & SW Virtual Drive Test (VDT).
• Ericsson certified in Fundamental Level Assessment for Automation & Python.
• Received award for best technology zone in Vodafone for JAS quarter 2015.
Certification
Nokia certified for SRAN & 5G Radio Site Cluster Optimization- NCSA & NCSS.
Languages
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Lead Engineer
Daten Technology Solution Private Limited
06.2025 - Current
NW planning & optimization specialist
NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2022 - Current
Sr. RF Engineer (JS5)
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd. (EGIL)
01.2018 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager- RF reviewer
Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (Pay Role: Mxceed/Quess Corp. Ltd.)
06.2017 - 12.2017
Deputy Manager (RF Network Operations)
Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd.
11.2014 - 06.2017
Sr. RF Engineer
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd. (EGIL)
06.2010 - 11.2014
RF Engineer
Nokia Siemens Network (Pay Role: Kelly Services India Pvt. Ltd.)
02.2009 - 05.2010
MBA (Distance learning) - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University
B.Tech. (Full time) - Electronics & Communication
UP Technical University, Lucknow
Intermediate (10+2) -
Govt. SSS Model, Port Blair, A & N Islands
10th -
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Port Blair; A & N Islands
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