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Sourav Sarkar

Kolkata

Summary

Professional with seven years of experience in deployment, planning, configuration, and troubleshooting of telco systems and network infrastructure with knowledge in Linux, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and cloud-native platforms. Expertise in GSM, LTE, SIP, and 5G technologies. Proven track record of successful project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

VVM Engineer

Reliance Industries Ltd.
Kolkata
04.2023 - Current
  • Actively involved in the deployment of UPF, SMF, and SBC rack-stack, HOTO, TOR cabling, ILO reachability, media and IP readiness and configuration, functional and RA testing, and node go-live activity.
  • Prepare action plans and scripts for error-free delivery in production environments, ensuring smooth deployment of network updates and enhancements.
  • Perform various activities, like traffic migration, new link creation, firmware version upgrade, traffic balancing post-augmentation, and maintaining KPIs at benchmark.
  • Analyzed network KPIs and installed, tested, and troubleshot to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
  • Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies in the network configuration, and perform acceptance testing to validate the deployed solutions.
  • Work closely with a cross-functional team to configure and deploy network equipment and services according to the design specifications.

Volte CHM Engineer

Vodafone Idea Ltd.
Pune
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Exposure on Open stack, Virtualization, Under Cloud CBAM installation, CBND installation & instances.
  • Have to perform Software upgrade in live Network Environment.
  • Taking pre-activity checks, health checkup, XML backup before activity. Post activity, need to do node level testing and post checks.
  • To perform various major and critical activities such as Traffic migration, node bypass, new node go live, subscriber migration, license loading, announcement loading and etc.
  • Perform PAN India cloud roll out activities and do configuration level audit for nodes like SBC, CFX, TAS.

Solution Engineer

Evolve Technologies & Services pvt. ltd
Hyderabad
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Preparation of software package for node deployment like TAS, HSS and understanding of XML file.
  • Preparing LLD, CIQ, Data Fill, VNF input sheet.
  • Modification of VNF Package and artifacts as per LLD & HLD design, testing, troubleshoot & monitoring.
  • Analysis the logs & traces to find out the failure.
  • Have experience in Kubernetes, docker, Linux and Openstack.

Core Engineer

Quess Corp Limited
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • Resolved trouble tickets from NOC, Customer, and LNOC teams effectively.
  • Monitored alarms and conducted troubleshooting 24/7 to ensure system reliability.
  • Managed fault detection across all network elements and escalated issues as necessary.
  • Utilized expertise Nokia MGW, GCS, and STP technologies for optimal performance.
  • Conducted nighttime activities and performed health checks on MSS, MGW, GCS, STP, and HLR.

Network Engineer

Computer Access Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Having Knowledge of CISCO switch & router configuration and rack stack, cabling & P2P connectivity.
  • Knowledge of BSNL link maintains, Coordinate with Bank & BSNL for link restoration, BSNL MLLN & NON MLLN Modem loop testing, PRST loop testing.
  • Basic knowledge of CCNA routing and switching.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology
Kolkata
06.2018

Higher Secondary - Pure Science

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
Kolkata
08.2014

Skills

  • Linux and cloud technologies
  • Container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
  • 5G core node: AMF, SMF, UPF
  • 4G core node : MME, HSS, PCRF, SGW, PGW
  • IMS core node: SBC, TAS, CFX, MGCF, MRF
  • Network management: TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP configuration
  • Web protocols: HTTP, SMTP, NTP
  • Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: August 4, 1996
  • Place of birth: Kolkata
  • Marital status: unmarried
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

VVM Engineer

Reliance Industries Ltd.
04.2023 - Current

Volte CHM Engineer

Vodafone Idea Ltd.
12.2021 - 04.2023

Solution Engineer

Evolve Technologies & Services pvt. ltd
09.2020 - 11.2021

Core Engineer

Quess Corp Limited
12.2019 - 09.2020

Network Engineer

Computer Access Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology

Higher Secondary - Pure Science

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
Sourav Sarkar