Headline

Project Lead - Quality at Persistent Systems || Telecom RF SME || Network Analyst || Network Planner || 5G NR || 4G LTE || PO ||

About

I am an RF Network Planning and Analysis professional with over 9 years of experience in RAN network analysis, project management, and KPI optimization. My expertise spans 4G, 5G, VoLTE, and GSM technologies, with a proven track record in driving network efficiency and automation initiatives. Currently, I focus on network optimization and project management, leveraging certifications in 5G RAN and Python automation from Ericsson. My key achievements include reducing manual processing times, enhancing KPI performance metrics, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Highlights of my professional journey: Expertise in network planning, integration, and optimization for multi-vendor environments. Skilled in automation, Layer 3 analysis, and KPI monitoring for performance improvement. Leadership in managing complex projects, ensuring SLA compliance, and driving process innovation. Multiple awards and recognition for outstanding contributions to projects and organizational goals.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

gemini

github copilot

ChatGPT

Work experience

Project Lead Quality at Persistent Systems, Jul 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Kochi, • Led the Quality Assurance team using Agile methodologies to improve testing processes. • Developed comprehensive regression and REST API test suites to ensure product reliability. • Managed deployments in GCP, VMWare, and Proxmox, enhancing deployment efficiency. • Conducted telecom based testing, focusing on 5G and 4G network planning with Planet tool.

Senior Engineering Lead - Quality at Persistent Systems, Jan 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos, Bengaluru, • Led the Quality Assurance team using Agile methodologies to improve testing processes. • Developed comprehensive regression and REST API test suites to ensure product reliability. • Managed deployments in GCP, VMWare, and Proxmox, enhancing deployment efficiency. • Conducted telecom based testing, focusing on 5G and 4G network planning with Planet tool.

Network Engineer at Ericsson India Ltd, Dec 2015 - Jan 2025 · 9 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, • RAN Network Analysis and Project Management. • 5 years’ experience in pre-post launch KPI optimization and carrier integration for 4G, 3G, GSM and VoLTE. • 4 years’ experience in 4G and 5G network planning and Integration for multi-vendor networks. • 3 years’ experience in Managing projects under Scrum and Agile methodologies by coordinating with engineers, vendors and project delivery managers. • Hands-on experience in UE log analysis, Layer 3 Analysis, Call flows, Mobility & Retainability analysis. • Monitoring and maintain KPIs for Multi-vendor Markets along with Automation initiatives. • Monitoring Third part supplier KPIs and taking necessary actions to ensure completion of targets. • Escalation handling and Leading Automation initiatives to reduce manual hours. • Process improvement and process development. • Site demand forecasts for upcoming quarters through close collaboration with customer and other vendors in project. • Upgrading the existing and developing new telecommunications sites by filing planning documents, drawing up and evaluate documents for approval, drafting nomination, rigging data sheet and detailed drawings, and following through to approval. • Layer 2 and Layer 3 analysis and providing solutions for 5G, VoLTE, 4G Drive Test • Demand Management for the project by closely interacting with the Project Managers

Education

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, amrita vishwa vidyapeetam

High School, Biology, General, Emmanuel's Higher Secondary School