SUMMARY:

• Improve organizational efficiency by working as a System Engineer/Analyst in different domains of IT/Telecommunications systems.
• 10 years of experience in Configuration, i.e., Hub and Spoke Etherenet Backhaul Configuration, Router and Switch Configuration, etc
• 7 years of experience in 4G / LTE ePC Core expertise MME (Nokia CMM/WMM platforms) and GW - SGW, PGW, ePDG (Nokia CMG platform), i.e., (Nokia/ALU) 9471 (MME), P-GW (7750), S-GW (7750)
• Great understanding of LTE Interface protocols (S1-MME, S1-U, X2, S11)
• Over 12 years of Network Design & Architecture - Specifically 7 years of Design 4G/5G Lab based upon 3GPP Spec
• Understang of Routing Protocols, (BGP, IS-IS, E-IRGP, MPLS, OSPF)
• Edge and Site Router Integration (Nokia/ALU 7750/7450 (MLS/Edge Router) 7705 (CSR), Cisco 10K/12K/6509)
• 3 years of experience in 5G Cloud Packet Core including Access and Mobility Management function (AMF), Session Management function (SMF), User Plane Function (UPF), Network repository function (NRF), Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) preferred
• Integration Experience of Customer Network Design Documents and Customer Information Questionnaire for Network Deployments
• Over 12 years of Networking Experience & Troubleshooting Particularly 7 years to verify Calls flow vs 3GPP Spec and troubleshoot
• 5 years of experience with Container based Architecture and Kubernetes as well as current cloud infrastructure systems (openstack, vmware, KVM, AWS)
• 7 years of Data Collection and Retrieval procedures
• 7 years of experience in Network Performance Optimization and FCAPS
• 10 years of experience in KPI (Key Performance Indicator) Analysis related to call flows and 3GPP Specs
• Very strong communication skills
• Excellent Problem solving and analytical skills developed through Systems Engineering/Analysis and also analytical troubleshooting of systems
• TCP/IP and LAN/WAN environments. Cisco Firewalls and switches/routers design and implementation
• Virtualization, Cloud, NFV/SDN and orchestration
• Knowledge of Big Data Analytics Technologies (Big Data Analytics, Hadoop, Hive, Pig, Spark)
• Background in programming using C/C++ and MATLAB, Java, Python and Perl
• Using JIRA as an agile project manageent tool as well as JIRA ticketing system
• Knowledge of SQL as a language to access and manage Databases

SOFT SKILLS:

• Diligent, highly creative and task - oriented with exceptional communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, focusing on the organization goals and help them to meet their objectives

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Packet Core Design Engineer

Confidential, Texas

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in 5G Cloud Packet Core deployment by implementing NFV/VNF Orchestrator, I.e., MANO
• Using ONAP for 5G essential components deployment, i.e., AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, Network Slice and NSSF
• Experienced in obtaining FCAPS (Fault management, Configuration management, Accounting management, Performance management and Security management) of 4G/5G Radio Networks
• Responsible for Integration testing efforts of all SME experience as well as 4G/5G and RAN key features with clients, including test plan developoment, reviewing test plans with clients and driving cross - functional treams to implement
• Experienced in revising test results, issue identificastion and Analysis and quality proofing until software acceptance
• Understang of IOT (Internet of things) and the future of 5G
• Provided 24/7 operations support to the RF team in their optimization activities
• Experienced in Network performance issues (i.e. air interface, call processing, etc.) and creating solutions to meet network optimization expectations
• Experienced with Container based Architecture and Kubernetes as well as current cloud infrastructure systems (openstack, vmware, KVM, AWS)
• Implement changes in a dynamic business environment, support management initiatives, and guide other engineers
• Experienced in 4G / LTE ePC Core expertise MME (Nokia CMM/WMM platforms) and GW - SGW, PGW, ePDG
• Understanding of LTE Call Flow - looking for hands-on capable folks that can read a trace, troubleshoot 3GPP call flows
• Practice judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and results.
• Experienced in Data Collection and Retrieval procedures, working on live systems.
• Experienced in LTE Network Performance Optimization
• Knowledge of KPI (Key Performance Indicator) Analysis related to call flows and 3GPP Specs
• Strong communication skills in front of Confidential s customers and other vendors
• Provided ideas, technical and non-technical, in a logical, compelling manner in a written format
• Prepared 24/7 operations support to the RF team in their optimization activities
• Experience with system testing activities such as feature validation, test description documentation, parameter optimization, performance analysis, test strategy creation, problem troubleshooting
• Detailed understanding in managing Openstack environments
• Detailed understanding in configuring virtual switches, network connections, Virtual port types (ie: SR-IOV, virtio), Security Groups, VLANs
• Detailed understanding in taking snapshots, backup and recovery of Virtual machines
• Troubleshooting experience using command-line tools and scripts
• Understanding of Netconf protocol, YANG models & Restful API s.
• Experience in Automation & Orchestration frameworks. (ie: knowledge in the ETSI MANO specifications, OASIS TOSCA, ONAP)
• Configuring Networking Devices -Configuring Network devices like CISCO/JUNIPER/CIENA Configuring the devices for Radius authentication, troubleshooting authentications issues, troubleshooting networking issues like taking a tcpdump and tracing packet drops etc.
• Cisco/Juniper/Arris router & switches, Check point, Bluecoat proxy, Aruba
• Configuring and troubleshooting Unix, Red Hat Linux Enterprise 4,5,6,7 CentOS, SUSE 11, Solaris 9, 10, Ubuntu, Networking, Programming (Shell, Python and Perl scripting), Databases, Monitoring tools
• Cisco Switches / Routers / Firewalls / Aironet AP s / Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC s)
• MPLS Frame Relay / Internet (Cable, DSL, IoF)
• BGP / OSPF / EIGRP
• VLANs
• QoS / DSCP Tagging
• DNS and DHCP
• Troubleshooting System/Software bugs Reporting and Documentation
• Experience in operating telecommunication network
• Experience with the following network technologies, SONET, DWDM, OTN, Carrier Ethernet
• IP routing experience with ATM, DS1/DS3, DSL
• Experience interacting with communication equipment using TL1 and CLI interfaces
• Knowledge of Software defined network
• Experience with writing software functional requirements, and working with software development teams, QA and users
• Great people skills and problem solving skills

Core Design Engineer

Confidential, Massachusetts

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in 4G / LTE ePC Core expertise MME (Nokia CMM/WMM platforms) and GW - SGW, PGW, ePDG
• Provided Software Upgrad and Firmware on HP C7000, Flex-10, P2000, HP Procurve 6120XG and NetApp for 3G/4G Internet Applications
• Implemented Work Orders on NOKIA 5620 SAM to change LTE eNodeB (E-UTRAN) parameters as requested by other teams (Performance, RF, LLD, PM and/or service providers) for SprintPCS 4G RAN Expansion Project
• Committed Provision Data Profiles for Test Mobiles for Market Rollout
• Cooperated directly with deployment and development teams which include installation and other teams to troubleshoot and resolve NOKIA EUTRAN issues
• Applied Software Upgrades on LTE eNodeB Base Station (SprintPCS)
• Provided 24/7 operations support to the RF team in their optimization activities
• Committed network licensing capacity on Internet Bandwidth, Transmission and eNB Session Capacity (LTE E-UTAN)
• Experienced in obtaining FCAPS (Fault management, Configuration management, Accounting management, Performance management and Security management) of 4G/5G Radio Networks
• Experienced in Network performance issues (i.e. air interface, call processing, etc.) and creating solutions to meet network optimization expectations
• Experienced with Container based Architecture and Kubernetes as well as current cloud infrastructure systems (openstack, vmware, KVM, AWS)
• Strong communication skills in front of Confidential s customers and other vendors
• Understanding of Business Process Framework (eTOM) processes. Fulfillment Journey, TmForum Open API
• System Architect and System Analysis, Network Design, Network Planning, Network high level Architecture, i.e.., Confidential IEN (intellectual edge Network) Network design and Testing
• Agile project and team management
• Project experience includes customer facing roles, project estimations and OSS BSS Components
• Configure Pricing quote, CRM (Customer relationship managements), OM (Order Management), FFM (fulfill management), SA(Service Architecture), Billing, CPQ (Configure Price Quote)
• Epic creations, recommendation of story maps and HLA (High Leve impact)
• Interactions with POC (points of contacts), EA (Enterprise Architect), and VTF (Value team facility)

Network Engineer

Confidential, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Implementing Networking Devices - Configuring Network devices like CISCO/JUNIPER/CIENA Configuring the devices for Radius authentication, troubleshooting authentications issues, troubleshooting networking issues like taking a tcpdump and tracing packet drops etc.
• Cisco/Juniper/Arris router & switches, Check point, Bluecoat proxy, Aruba
• Working on daily basis on Active Directory, LDAP ( Sun One directory or Open LDAP)
• LTE, RAN and 5G Experience
• Responsible for integration testing efforts of all SME experience as well as 4G/5G and RAN key features with clients, including test plan development, reviewing test plan with customers, driving cross-functional teams to implement, revision of test results, issue identification and analysis and quality proofing until software acceptance
• Deep technical discussion with team members and leading to right direction
• Working on IT Service management platform (JIRA) and JIRA ticketing system for reporting incidents.
• Working on Linux ( RHEL ), ability to trouble shoot issues in linux environment using the basic linux utilities, run commands to install/uninstall rpm packages and do minimal system administration
• Experience on AWS platform and its dimensions of scalability including VPC, EC2, ELB, S3, and EBS, ROUT 53
• Worked on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure with automation and configuration management tools such as Chef and Puppet.
• Experience on Java Multi-Threading, Collection Framework, Interfaces, Synchronization, and Exception Handling
• Hands on Experience with best practices of Web services development and Integration (both REST and SOAP)
• Knowledge and understanding of the Linux authentication model PAM ( Plugable Authentication Model ) and the integration of PAM with LDAP for authentication store
• Knowledge and understanding of the Radius authentication, authorization models
• Troubleshooting System/Software bugs
• Reporting and Documentation

System Analyst/Engineer

Confidential, New Hampshire

Responsibilities:

• Pre Sales technical lead with experience on Cisco Enterprise
• Experience on security products on different vendor projects
• Extensive experience on Cisco routers and switches
• Experienced in interacting with different Telecom cutomers and presenting Cisco EN products within the competition
• Experienced in providing estimates of the offered project, creating bill quotes for project materials
• Experienced in gathering the requirements to provide solutions for the customers

System Analyst/Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily works associated with the S/VOD Asset Management on the VOD platform
• Implemeting Cross Functional taskd On Demand SVOD & ROD Platforms
• Execute Network Troubleshooting on S/VOD Assets
• Examine that contents follow the correct and timely process for Network Introduction, Security
• Creating and monitoring reports based on daily work; Content, Propagation, Server Capacity & Archiving
• Quality assurance of metadata assets, both pre & post production servers
• Participated on all projects related to the VOD platform such as upgrades, modifications, augmentations
• Collaborate to reach a high level of Security on the VOD platform

System Analyst/Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure projects on wireless networks
• TCP/IP and IPv4/IPv6 Virtualization, Cloud, NFV/SDN and orchestration
• Web Services, HTTP, SOAP, XML
• Network Engineering, Troubleshooting, Integration and Architect
• IP Infrastructure, Switching/Routing/Firewall, Cloud, NFV/SDN, Virtualization (VMWare E, Hyper - V, Esxi), and OpenFlow/OpenStack
• OSS/BSS and Network Analytics (Big Data Analytics, Hadoop, Map reduce, Hive) - J2EE/JSON Web Portal Applications for BSS: NMS, OAM, Provisioning, Performance Monitoring, Business Management and Billing/Charging)
• Reviewing the test plan and executing tests
• EXpereienced in Business Analysis, Project Life Cycle, Waterfall and Agile software development, gathering Requirements, Test Plan, Test Bed, QAT (quality assurance testing), ORT (operational readiness testing), UAT (user acceptance testing)
• System development life cycle (SDLC) and software life cycle
• Virtualized servers in telecommunication (service enablement and applications)
• Supporting the test case progresses in UAT, QAT and ORT for Confidential Virtualized Video-on-Demand (in Jira tool) Supporting the test case progresses in UAT, QAT and for Bell Canada Virtualized IMS/VoLTE messaging system (in HP-ALM tool)
• Working on Linux/Unix systems and configure application servers, connectivities and troubleshootingSpecialties:Sytem Engineer and Analyst for various Telecom/Datacom systems
• Technical Presales; respond to SoC/RFI/RFPs, writing Solution Doc and SoW, Exec Summary
• Technologies: LTE/HSPA+, IMS,, M2M, IPv6/v4, MPLS, UC&Cloud, OSS/BSS/Voice and Video
• Product Management for the Telecom & DataCom entities
• Reporting, Ticketing and writing the RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
• SWOT analysis on wireless/wireline solutions
• Review on RF Multi-Layer Design
• RF Optimization in IP RAN Wireless network
• Team player/ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and Mathematical skills
• Quick learner for the new Technologies

System Analyst/Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed Testing and verification of the wireless network products
• Involved in a 9,000,000$ National Project of Persian Gulf under the name of: Persian Gulf Submarine Fiber. 6 months offshore on 15 oil platforms as a Transmission Engineer
• Completed tasks of the design of Transport layer on systems and configuration of the optical networks
• Performed in the configuration of the fiber optics network based in IPv4 and TCP transport layer
• Completed the configuration , commissioning of control logic creation and protection parameters of the transmission engineering, SDH and ATM (Layer 2) equipment and optical networks