Java, C, Python
Shibin Karunakaran
Team Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cluster Lead & Team Manager
Nokia
BANGALORE URBAN
10.2022 - Current
- Ownership of delivering features in 5G L2PS and support LTE Layer2 in active releases and support of maintenance releases
- Management of Cluster2 which has a strength of 87 head count
- Generative AI tool usage for Code, Unit Test, Module test generation and optimization
- Streamlined the feature allocation in 5G L2PS
- Coach for new line managers in cluster
- Defined growth path and aligned engagement for Senior technical talents in cluster
LTE MacPS – Squad Group Leader
Nokia
BANGALORE URBAN
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Ownership of delivering features in LTE MacPS in active releases and support of maintenance releases
- Ramped up R&D team of 30 engineers and architects for LTE MacPS (FDD/TDD) and progressively build up Layer2 competency in Nokia Bangalore.
- Excellent collaboration with component areas of Nokia for delivering complex release deliveries
- Layer2 key KPIs achieved through :-
- Zero bug delivery of features and CNIs
- Maintenance fault correction targets
- Process and WoW Improvement initiatives
GSM BTS - Engineering Manager
Nokia
BANGALORE URBAN
12.2013 - 12.2018
- Ownership of delivering GSM BTS O&M and Element manager domains in GSM BTS releases RG40, GSM17 and GSM18.
- Ramped up R&D team of 40 engineers for O&M area and achieved team readiness for implementation in 2 months.
- Setup test automation framework and brought in savings of 30MM efforts on manual testing
- Consistently meeting the fault correction target KPI for Element manager
HSDPA L2 - Engineering Manager
Nokia
BANGALORE URBAN
12.2012 - 11.2013
- Delivery responsibility for WCDMA Userplane layer-2 development team. Handled SWCR and maintenance of RU40 release.
- Successful deliveries of RU40 releases with excellent quality
- Achieved SLA for HSDPA L2 customer issues in collaboration with L1 team in Hangzhou Roll out of review tools and strengthened review process
- Drive RCA/EDA and feedback the improvements to subsequent releases and savings cost on fault fixing support by 20% YoY basis.
Network Product Deployment - Project Manager
Nokia
BANGALORE URBAN
08.2011 - 11.2012
- NPD team is responsible for the roll out of LTE-FDD solution to KDDI Japan. Once the product achieves the required quality criteria from the development team, the NPD team does a pre-launch test with the customer configurations.
- NPD team conducts demonstration of the product to the customer and trains the customer support team on the product.
- On successful demonstration and customer acceptance, the release is rolled out in phased manner.
- Successful installation and demonstration of LTE R3 and R4 releases to KDDI
- Ontime delivery of Customer procedures with quality
- Process improvement initiatives based on the matrics collected from R3 and R4 releases
New Product Introduction - Project Manager
Motorola India Electronics Pvt Ltd.
BANGALORE URBAN
10.2008 - 07.2011
- NPI team conducts Trials (Proof Of Concept) and First Office Application (FOA) of Motorola LTE/WiMAX solution at global client locations.
- Once the sales team gets a trial agreement from a customer, the product management hands over the trial planning and execution activity to the NPI PM.
- NPI PM plans and executes the product trials with the respective regional team.
- Based on the successful demonstration of the trial, contracts are awarded and commercial deployments are planned.
- Project management of LTE/WIMAX trials & FOA (first office application) in Asia Pacific and Middle east Region.
- This involves planning the equipment and s/w logistics for the trial location, defining the trials scope and preparing the demo test plans, risk management, issue resolutions and scenario planning (IBS and outdoor), plan support from various box teams for the trial, trial execution and status reporting to the senior leadership team, trial closure and feedback the learning to all stakeholders.
- Resource management of the engineering team. Allocate engineers to the trial activities based on the skill set. Identify training need of the team and trains engineer on ‘train the trainer’ basis.
- Trials handled: Zain Kuwait, Saudi (LTE), SP-Ausnet Australia, Mada Jordan (WIMAX)
- SP-Ausnet Australia awarded $50 million WIMAX contract.
- Promoted product improvement idea in the team by bringing focus on white papers.
- Piloted and achieved in creating a pool of engineers who could handle more than one technology trial.
GSM OMC-R - Engineering Manager
Motorola India Electronics Pvt Ltd.
BANGALORE URBAN
06.1999 - 10.2008
- OMC is a UNIX based centralized system which supports FCAPS in a GSM Network.
- Typically, an OMC-R provides support for 1, 20,000 Traffic channels with a maximum of 258 network elements.
- The OMC provides support for N-3 release of BSSs in an operator network.
- End to end development ownership of FM, CM, GUI Functional Area.
- Offline maintenance management for legacy releases in the field for FM, CM, GUI Functional Area.
- People Management responsibility of the Functional area team (9 people).
- Bring in innovation focus in FA.
- Drive Defect Prevention activities in FA.
- Outperformed on the SLA goals in the FA’s managed by me.
- Focus on innovation, brought in 20 think tank ideas from team members.
- Achieved Cost saving of $95k by driving defect prevention activities.
Software Professional
Ushacomm (previously UBEST)
Kolkota
10.1997 - 05.1999
- Development team member for IN prepaid application and Performance monitoring tool for telecom networks.
- Introduced swing utilities (JFC) to the product GUI which gave a better look & feel.
- Imparted Java training to the team.
- Streamlined Unit testing in the product.
Education
B. Tech - Computer Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Skills
Innovation management
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Interpersonal skills
Personal Information
- Passport Number: E7437675
- Date of Birth: 08/16/74
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Software
Timeline
Cluster Lead & Team Manager
Nokia
10.2022 - Current
LTE MacPS – Squad Group Leader
Nokia
01.2019 - 10.2022
GSM BTS - Engineering Manager
Nokia
12.2013 - 12.2018
HSDPA L2 - Engineering Manager
Nokia
12.2012 - 11.2013
Network Product Deployment - Project Manager
Nokia
08.2011 - 11.2012
New Product Introduction - Project Manager
Motorola India Electronics Pvt Ltd.
10.2008 - 07.2011
GSM OMC-R - Engineering Manager
Motorola India Electronics Pvt Ltd.
06.1999 - 10.2008
Software Professional
Ushacomm (previously UBEST)
10.1997 - 05.1999
B. Tech - Computer Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology
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