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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Customer Visit
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VIVEK KOODALI T

SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
CHENNAI

Summary

QA/Test Manager with 18+ years experience at Software Testing processes., excelling in customer support and technical leadership. Proven track record in software integration and quality assurance, enhancing team capabilities and boosting customer satisfaction. Adept at mentoring, data analysis, and mitigating risks, driving successful project outcomes through effective collaboration.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Technical Specialist

Nokia Networks Private
05.2019 - Current

The Nokia Altiplano Access Controller Kubernetes/docker based domain controller for access, providing unified access management and integrated network automation across a multi-vendor, multi-technology environment. Leveraging intent-based policies and validated blueprints. EMS product to manage WPON / DPU devices using YANG and also SNMP based devices.

  • Led technical workshops, sharing expertise with colleagues to improve overall team capabilities.
  • Reduced system downtime, conducting regular maintenance and updates on critical infrastructure.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects within tight deadlines.
  • Developed custom software solutions tailored to unique client needs and requirements.
  • Conducted thorough testing and quality assurance checks before deploying new software releases.
  • Tracking the CAPEX/OPEX requirements for the team
  • Assigning the hardware and network elements as per the project requirement.
  • Mitigated risk exposure by identifying potential vulnerabilities in existing systems and proposing remediation strategies.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by addressing complex technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined software integration processes for improved user experience and increased productivity.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards.
  • Strengthened security measures, implementing robust protocols to safeguard sensitive data from potential breaches.
  • Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
  • Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.

Technical Specialist

Nokia Networks Private
11.2014 - 05.2019
  • Provided exceptional customer support, resolving complex technical issues with effective communication skills.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of technical processes, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Trained junior technicians on industry best practices and company-specific procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Worked on Open Source technologies like Kafka, OpenTSDB, MariaDB etc.
  • Testing the complete E2E feature of the assigned Epic with quality.
  • Work with different teams on the raised bugs and bringing it to closure.

Technical Specialist

Alcatel Lucent Technologies
06.2012 - 11.2014



  • Providing L4 support to worldwide customers on the WiMAX solution.
  • Provided exceptional customer support, resolving complex technical issues with effective communication skills.
  • Analyzed and evaluated customer feedback to improve product application and performance

Senior Engineer

CDOT Alcatel Lucent Research Center
01.2007 - 11.2014
  • Developed and executed test plans to ensure product reliability and scalability.
  • Product demo to the customer.
  • Complete Functional and Performance testing of the product.
  • Performing Load and Measurement test as per the traffic model.
  • Performing Acceptance testing in the customer premises.
  • Documentation of complete WiMAX End to End

Installation and Commissioning Manuals.

Systems Engineer

Slash Support
03.2004 - 01.2007
  • Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
  • Played a crucial role in successful project completion by contributing technical expertise at all stages of development.
  • Generated target accounts sales objectives, opportunities and projection reports to prioritize work.
  • Visited clients to determine feasibility, analyze requirements and provide solution suggestions.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering

NSS COLLECGE OF ENGINEERING
Palakkad, India
01.1998 - 01.2002

Skills

Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Best Employee in two quarters (CSS Corp)
  • Awarded Excellence in Supporting customers in setup migration
  • Awarded Excellence in taking ownership of the release activities for validation Team.

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Customer Visit

  • Involved in setting up TAMS (Telecom Asset Management System) for CDOT at CDOT campus, Bangalore
  • Setting up the WiMAX E2E lab for customers in France and Romania.
  • Involved in giving the first demo on Altiplano for NBN Australia

Timeline

Senior Technical Specialist

Nokia Networks Private
05.2019 - Current

Technical Specialist

Nokia Networks Private
11.2014 - 05.2019

Technical Specialist

Alcatel Lucent Technologies
06.2012 - 11.2014

Senior Engineer

CDOT Alcatel Lucent Research Center
01.2007 - 11.2014

Systems Engineer

Slash Support
03.2004 - 01.2007

B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering

NSS COLLECGE OF ENGINEERING
01.1998 - 01.2002
VIVEK KOODALI TSENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST