T B Ranganath
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Senior Telecommunications Engineer with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience driving network optimization, infrastructure modernization, and technical excellence across Huawei, Nokia, ZTE, and Ericsson platforms. Proven track record of resolving 3,000+ critical incidents, achieving 95% SLA compliance, and leading cross-functional teams of 15+ engineers. Expertise in 5G/LTE integration, IoT implementation, change management supervision, and DevOps automation with demonstrated success in reducing network downtime by 40% and improving KPI performance from RED to GREEN status. Recognized monthly star performer with exceptional stakeholder management and vendor relationship optimization capabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer - Technical Domain Authority
Ericsson Global Services
Bengaluru
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded technical leadership initiatives for multi-vendor network operations, providing L3 support for Huawei, Nokia, and Ericsson platforms, resulting in 95% first-call resolution rate and elimination of P1 incident escalations
- Orchestrated cross-functional team coordination between Infrastructure Management (IM), MSDM, Front Office, and Technical Domain Authority teams, managing 15+ engineers and achieving 100% daily SLA compliance
- Architected and deployed Power BI analytics dashboards for Team HOPS utilization, EMOB case tracking, and network performance monitoring, enabling data-driven decision making and reducing ticket resolution time by 35%
- Resolved 3,000+ critical network incidents over 24 months, earning monthly star performer recognition for transforming RED KPI status to GREEN and maintaining 99.5% network availability
- Implemented automated workflow processes for ticket advancement and escalation management, reducing manual intervention by 60% and improving team productivity by 40%
- Executed strategic vendor relationship management, coordinating with multiple OEMs to accelerate problem resolution and minimize network downtime by 45%
L2 Technical Engineer - RAN Integration Specialist
Huawei Technologies India
10.2020 - Current
- Engineered 5G Standalone site integrations for Tanzania and Saudi ITC projects, implementing remote delivery processes with 99.8% integration accuracy and zero rollback requirements
- Supervised change management operations under Quality & Operations (Q&O) framework, validating 500+ Key Control Points (KCPs) for RFC/Non-RFC changes with 100% customer approval compliance
- Optimized license management workflows for eGBTS, NodeB, eNodeB, gNodeB, BSC, and RNC platforms, utilizing ESDP portal automation and achieving 15% cost reduction in license utilization
- Led NodeB/eGBTS re-homing activities and software version upgrades across 200+ network elements, ensuring seamless migration with zero service impact
- Deployed Massive MIMO and 5G enhancement features, contributing to 30% capacity improvement and enhanced spectral efficiency across coverage areas
- Mentored 8+ junior engineers in multi-vendor platform operations, improving team technical competency by 50% and reducing training time by 30%
Senior IoT Engineer - Asset Performance Management
L&T Technology Services
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Designed and implemented IoT integration solutions for Diesel Generator monitoring systems, utilizing Logic IO Gateway with Serial Modbus Protocol (RS485) for real-time parameter tracking
- Deployed Teltonika Gateway solutions with Digital/Analog inputs and CANBUS protocol for remote asset performance monitoring, achieving 95% uptime and predictive maintenance capabilities
- Delivered end-to-end project lifecycle management including planning, integration, execution, and maintenance phases with zero customer escalations and 100% on-time delivery
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless IoT device integration and data analytics implementation for enhanced operational efficiency
BSS Engineer - Network Operations Specialist
ZTE Telecom India
12.2013 - 08.2020
- Commissioned and maintained 1,000+ BTS installations and Microwave (MW) links across Karnataka region, ensuring optimal GSM network performance and 97% availability
- Monitored and analyzed network KPIs using ZTE OMC-R platform, implementing proactive alarm management and daily performance optimization resulting in 25% improvement in network quality metrics
- Successfully managed BSNL GU Project Lot 2 completion, earning management recognition and securing BSNL GU Lot 3 major contract worth ₹50+ crores
- Coordinated with RF Engineering, Planning & Optimization, and Customer Technical teams to resolve network issues and enhance coverage quality across 500+ cell sites
- Executed GSM network element maintenance including BSC, BTS, and MW systems, achieving 99% uptime and minimal service disruptions
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
Bangalore06.2013
Skills
- Network Technologies & Protocols
- 5G Standalone
- LTE Advanced
- RF Engineering
- Massive MIMO
- TCP/IP
- VoLTE
- VoNR
- SDN
- NFV
- IoT Protocols
- Modbus
- CANBUS
- Telecommunications Platforms
- Huawei
- Nokia
- ZTE
- Ericsson
- Cloud CME
- Netcare
- Programming & Automation
- SQL
- Linux Administration
- Shell Scripting
- Git
- GitHub
- Basic Docker
- Basic Kubernetes
- Basic Jenkins
- Power BI
- Agile
- Scrum Methodologies
- Change Management
- Risk Assessment
- Vendor Management
- Team Leadership
- SLA Management
- KPI Optimization
- Process Improvement
- 5G/LTE Networks
- Network Management
- Cloud & DevOps
- IoT Integration
- Analytics
- Data Visualization
- KPI Dashboards
- Leadership & Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technical Excellence
- Network Optimization
- Performance Tuning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Documentation
- Communication
- Technical Presentation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Technical Expertise Matrix
- 5G/LTE Networks, Standalone/NSA, Massive MIMO, Network Slicing, Expert
- Network Management, U2000/U2020, NetAct, ENM, OMC-R, Expert
- Programming, SQL, Python, Shell Scripting, Linux, Advanced
- Cloud & DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD, Intermediate
- IoT Integration, Modbus, CANBUS, Gateway Management, Advanced
- Analytics, Power BI, Data Visualization, KPI Dashboards, Expert
Key Achievements And Recognition
- Monthly Star Performer Award, Achieved RED to GREEN KPI transformation (2023-2024)
- Team Leadership Excellence, Successfully supervised 15+ engineers with zero escalations
- Customer Satisfaction Champion, Multiple appreciation letters from cross-functional teams
- Project Success Leader, Delivered BSNL major projects ahead of schedule
- Technical Innovation Award, Automated workflow implementation reducing manual effort by 60%
Education And Certifications
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 06/01/13, Huawei Certified Network Professional (HCNP), In Progress, Nokia 5G Certification, Planned 2025, Docker & Kubernetes Practitioner, Git/GitHub Advanced User Certification
Core Technical Competencies
5G Standalone/NSA, LTE Advanced, RF Engineering, Massive MIMO, Network Slicing, TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, MPLS, VoLTE/VoNR, SDN/NFV, IoT Protocols (Modbus, CANBUS), Huawei (U2000/U2020, eNodeB, gNodeB), Nokia (NetAct, 5G AirScale), ZTE (ZXSDR Series, OMC-R), Ericsson (ENM, Radio System), Cloud CME, Netcare, OWS, SQL (Advanced), Linux Administration, Python Scripting, Shell Scripting, Git/GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins (CI/CD), Power BI (Expert), Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Change Management, Risk Assessment, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, SLA Management, KPI Optimization, Process Improvement
Timeline
Senior Engineer - Technical Domain Authority
Ericsson Global Services
01.2023 - Current
L2 Technical Engineer - RAN Integration Specialist
Huawei Technologies India
10.2020 - Current
Senior IoT Engineer - Asset Performance Management
L&T Technology Services
08.2018 - 09.2020
BSS Engineer - Network Operations Specialist
ZTE Telecom India
12.2013 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
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