Practice Director-5G Core, ORAN and Telco Security
Wipro Limted
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Identifying and developing prospective clients while analyzing their requirements, rendering
technical guidance over various aspects of business, establishing healthy business relations for
the scope of acquiring new projects and long-term engagement, and solving their queries and
complaints effectively.
• Providing solutions architecture and guidance for Network Technology / infrastructure
modernization, Security. Developing and leveraging a strong relationship with partners and
other organizations to support client escalation and increase delivery capacity.
• Conducting end-to-end investigations of 5G/4G networks with emphasis on verifying proper
integration and interworking between Intra/Internetworks.
• Defining threat modelling, detection mechanism, reporting, corrective & preventive action
plans. ISO 27001 & ISO/IEC SC27 Practices. Network architecture auditing and security
enhancement advices. Advisor Consulting for Tools Selection, Customization and
Implementation.
• Evaluating practice productivity and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Spearheading consultation and development of various technical strategies for Top CSPs in
North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
• Consulting Transformation Strategies for 5GC-Core, 5GNR, ORAN, CBRS, and Network Security
aspects.
• Developing Transformation Plan for 4G to 5G/ORAN Enabled Architecture and Services.
• Developed a roadmap & Point of Views for E2E Network evolution to 5G ready architecture
(5G NSA & SA) and services delivery.
Vice President - Core and IP Planning Dec ’18 - June ‘20
PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk - Jakarta, Indonesia
• Introduced Service Management concepts for the management of infrastructure systems and
processes, including formalizing planning, development and release management.
• Managed Technology Architecture review and development, optimized for better results for
Mobile and Fixed networks. Achieved ~ 30 mn US$ Savings for FY-2020.
• Demonstrated solutions analysis for vEPC, vIMS, vDRA, vDNS, IGW-Data, IPBB/MPLS & VAS, and
SDN, etc covering Mobility and Enterprise Networks/Services.
• Managed E2E QoE improvement for data services and Edge Caching solution deployment from
various partners.
• Planned and supervised Capacity, CAPEX, and rollout management - CORE - EPC/VoLTE/CS
Core/VAS & IP - IPBB/MPLS/IGW. Handled combined budget of ~ 70 million US$ for FY 2020.
• Implemented solutions for AoP / CAPEX. Managed CAPEX Phasing & negotiations in line with
business team plans.
• Developed roadmap for E2E Network evolution to 5G ready architecture (5G NSA & SA) and
services delivery.
• Deployed an effective PoC - Project management, resources management, scheduling, and
achieve optimized execution of end objectives.
• Developed a private internet solution with Google, Facebook, and Wangsu partners in achieving
a better user experience with highly reduced latency
Participated in Vodafone Group CoE team in developing group-wide technology strategy and
evolution, established governance principles, and processes.
• Analyzed Network offerings of major competitors, developed principal forces research and
analysis, and drove new network evolution blueprints/roadmaps to effectively address the
marketplace. Analyzed and presented technology trends that would provide an effective
return on investments.
• Managed solutions analysis for ToC/NFV/Video Optimization/RAT Based Control, vEPC, vMME,
vGW, SD-WAN, and SDN, etc.
• Deployed E2E QoS mapping for 4G/3G and managed Edge Caching solution deployment from
various partners.
• Handled Capacity, CAPEX, and rollout management for PAN India PS Core elements - EPC, PCRF,
GGSN, SGSN, MME. Handled ~ 100 mn US$ budget & Achieved ~ 65 mn US$ Savings.
• Managed solutions planning and analysis for AoP / CAPEX. Handled CAPEX Phasing &
negotiations in line with business team plans.
• Developed a Technology Merger strategy for one of the biggest M&A in telecom for Vodafone &
Idea combined entity.
• Designed the network, solutions, technology for consumer and enterprise market for 450+
Million customer base.
CERTIFICATIONS
• 5G Core Network Architecture
- Apis Training AB, Sweden
• 5G Core Network Signaling
- Apis Training AB, Sweden
• 5G Policy Control Architecture
- Apis Training AB, Sweden
• 5G Network Slicing
- Apis Training AB, Sweden
• 5G Security
- Apis Training AB, Sweden
• 5G NG RAN Architecture
- Apis Training AB, Sweden
• 5G and Satellite Communications
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• Private 5G Networks
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• 5G Network Slicing
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• 5G Wireline Access
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• 5G Fixed-mobile Convergence
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• C-RAN for 5G
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• 5G and Transport Networks
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• 5G Air Interface
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• 5G Application Programming
Interfaces
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• 5G System Engineering
- Mpirical Limited, UK
• Wi-Fi System Engineering
- Mpirical Limited, UK
maintain network quality.
wireless data platforms.
• Defined the roadmap for the network evolution covering Core, RAN, Transport & Security for
the 5G Readiness & rollout.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting regularly scheduled Corporate and IT audit activities.
• Performed Vendor/Solution assessment & recommendations with techno commercials analysis
Managed the high-level Core Network Evolution design as per the Network Strategy Plan.
• Prioritized and managed performance issues to improve the performance statistics and
• Managed core network preparations for successful 3G Services & E2E 3G/2G-ICR roaming
Launch.
• Developed network performance monitoring and engineering guideline documentation for
Section Head - Network Performance & Optimization June ’06 - Nov ‘10
Nawras (Ooredoo Group) - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
• Monitored Network Performance and performed benchmarking across Ooredoo Group OpCos.,
TRA-Oman & Govt. agencies.
• Analyzed Annual CAPEX & OPEX and AOP Preparation according to network evolution strategy.
• Handled RFI/RFP/RFQ process management, Vendor negotiations - Commercials /Technical - for
Core/Radio solutions.
• Introduced an innovative solution to develop the E2E ecosystem for VSAT Based IP-RAN
Solutions to cover strategic location.
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