Yuvraj Prasad
Senior RAN / Telecom Network Engineer (5G & LTE)
Summary
Telecom Network Engineer with 14+ years of international experience in 5G NR, LTE, VoLTE, WCDMA, and GSM networks. Specialized in Ericsson RAN integration, troubleshooting, alarm management, RF validation, and transmission systems. Proven track record supporting Tier-1 operators across North America, Africa, and Asia including AT&T, Vodafone Idea, Airtel, MTN, and Maxis. Strong multi-vendor expertise (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, ZTE) with excellent coordination between backend, field, RF planning, and transmission teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer – RAN Services
Ericsson Global India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - Current
- Troubleshooting and optimization of 5G gNodeB and LTE eNodeB on Ericsson RAN.
- Pre- and post-integration support to ensure KPI stability and service continuity.
- Call testing and validation for newly launched LTE and 5G carriers.
- Antenna RET configuration and RF validation (tilt, azimuth, gain, attenuation) as per RFDS.
- Resolution of PIM, RSSI, VSWR, fiber loss, and hardware-related issues.
- Support for CRAN, COW, split-sector sites, and Nokia swap activities.
- 24x7 alarm monitoring and coordination with field and RF planning teams.
- Project: AT&T (USA)
Integration Engineer
Huawei Technologies
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported 3G/4G/5G integration for international operators: Airtel Tanzania, MTN South Africa, Maxis Malaysia.
- Backend script preparation and execution aligned with RF & transmission planning.
- Multi-vendor alarm troubleshooting and performance verification.
- Post-integration audits and acceptance support.
Senior Engineer – Network Operations & Projects
Vodafone Idea Ltd
07.2015 - 04.2021
- O&M and project execution for 2G, 3G, and 4G networks.
- Site upgrades, RF parameter changes, and service-affecting alarm resolution.
- Coordination with field teams for rollout, expansion, and fault management.
- Performance optimization to improve network availability and quality.
Engineer – Microwave Transmission (Idea Project)
Manglam Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Configuration and troubleshooting of PDH, SDH, and XPIC microwave links.
- Microwave antenna alignment, AT & QC activities.
- Resolution of BER, degraded RXL, and transmission alarms.
Engineer (Client: Ericsson – IDEA Project)
Aarvi Encon Pvt. Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2011
Engineer (Client: Ericsson – Aircel / BSNL / Uninor)
Creative / Yan Air Engineers Pvt. Ltd
04.2009 - 08.2010
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - undefined
SIT Jaipur, Rajasthan University
IndiaSkills
5G NR / LTE / VoLTE / WCDMA / GSM
Ericsson RAN (gNodeB, eNodeB, NodeB)
RAN Integration & Optimization
RF Troubleshooting & Antenna RET
Alarm Management & Performance Analysis
CRAN / COW / Split-Sector Sites
Microwave & Fiber Transmission
Multi-Vendor Networks (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, ZTE)
OSS / ENM / WinFIOL / SecureCRT
Ericsson Hardware
BBU: 6630, 6648, 6651, 5216
MINI LINK: 6000 & 6600 series
RBS, XMU (R503)
Transmission & Networking
LAN, WAN, Microwave (PDH / SDH / XPIC)
OSPF, PPP, Static Routing
ATM to IP Migration, VLAN Separation
Tools
ENM, OSS Common Explorer
SecureCRT, WinFIOL, Citrix
ISF Tool, Alarm List Viewer
Timeline
Engineer – RAN Services
Ericsson Global India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2022 - Current
Integration Engineer
Huawei Technologies
12.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Engineer – Network Operations & Projects
Vodafone Idea Ltd
07.2015 - 04.2021
Engineer – Microwave Transmission (Idea Project)
Manglam Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2015
Engineer (Client: Ericsson – IDEA Project)
Aarvi Encon Pvt. Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2011
Engineer (Client: Ericsson – Aircel / BSNL / Uninor)
Creative / Yan Air Engineers Pvt. Ltd
04.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - undefined
SIT Jaipur, Rajasthan University
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Hindi – Fluent
Homecompany
Ericsson Global India Pvt Ltd, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
AVAILABILITY
- Open to international relocation
- Available for onsite, remote, and rotational roles