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Shivakumar A

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Last update: 28.02.2023

CMP Lead, Senior Engineer, Telecommunications Supervisor

Graduation: Diploma in E&C
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Full Professional) | Hindi (Native or Bilingual)

Keywords

Acceptance Testing Access Network Virtual LAN 4G (Telecommunication) Telecommunications Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Databases General Packet Radio Service Hardware Compatibility (Software Requirements) IP Addressing + 13 more keywords

Attachments

Resume-Shivkumar-A_280223.doc

Skills

4G, acceptance testing, Acceptance Test, Access Network, Access Networks, CSS, Cisco, database, DACS, GPRS, hardware compatibility, IP addresses, Internet Protocol (IP), Network Engineering, routers, network services, node, Putty, Routing, Software Tools, VLAN, VLANs, VRRP, Wi-Fi, LAN/WAN

Project history

05/2015 - 09/2020
Senior Engineer Operations
Ericsson Telecommunications Inc.

Provided L2 support for MBNL (Orange UK +T-Mobile) Microwave Access Network.

Worked on End-to-End troubleshooting of MW equipment's (Ericsson-ML-TN 2P,6P and 20P, SIAE-B0,
B1 and B2 and AGS20, NEC iPasolink 400).

# Responsible for VRRP/VLAN configuration on routers (Huawei ATN 950, CX 600) to integrate
microwave nodes under In-band management.

DCN recovery for disconnected microwave nodes by remote router configuration.

# Providing DCN & IP support to the Field Operations team for the Integration of new IDUs,
Swapping of MLTN to NEC iPASOLINK, and bringing the IDUs into the NMS (NEC, SIAE, and SOEM)
Platform.

Managing and maintaining End-to-End transmission with Multi-layer Huawei CX600 switch and
ATN950B.

Configuring LAN, WAN, and VLANs for Nodes and Confirming the nodes are free from Sync Alarms and
Hardware issues. Troubleshooting 2G, 3G, and 4G transmission faults in MSN and MW Networks.
Effective communication & interpersonal skills with strong analytical, problem solving &
organizational abilities.

Taking Daily Backups for critical core nodes and maintaining the database and its timely
updating.

Timely Report Generations (Using NetScope, Assure Now and Green Plum Tools, NMS5UX, SOEM, NEC),
Analyzing the node configuration failures and resolving those issues by reconfiguration. Verify
the software and hardware compatibility of nodes and cards.

Coordinating with Field Operation, Deployment, RAN, and Performance teams to resolve issues.

Software Tools Using: Huawei U2000 (CX600), SO'EM Platform (Ericsson MLTN), NMS5UX Platform
(SIAE), MS5000 Platform (NEC). Circuit Manager, Crammer, ADCBUILD, Nemesis, Putty, Site Handler

11/2013 - 05/2015
CMP Lead
Reliance Jio Infocom Limited

Handled 4G Network Project Planning & Rollout. Responsible for Delivery Management- RF survey/
validation for LTE macro, small & pico cells, Wi-Fi, Site acquisition, Site construction, and Infra
readiness.

Monthly meetings with the construction, Infra, Transmission, and Electronics teams to respond to
network readiness and provide technical training to the fiber and infra teams. Conducted fiber
quality AT for NLD (48F), Intracity (96F, 288F, and FTTH), raising punch points for the same if any
deviations in quality or as per guidelines.

Integration and Alarm simulation were done for Supernova (25KVA) and M&M (15KVA) DG's, Emerson/Delta
SMPS I&C, Alarm simulation, Cisco Integration, Samsung eNodeB Integration with IPNOC and LSM-R.
Coordinated with the construction team to resolve all fiber-related issues with NLD, Intracity, and
Intercity.

Integrated 2 AGs, 4 ILA, and 2 AG2s to NOC and cleared all alarms within SLAs as per NOC. Lighted up
all MRO sites within time and awarded appreciation for the best performance. Maintained and Handled
100G, 10G & 1G Core, Collector, Aggregates & Cell Switching Sites (CSS) sites and took OTDR and LSPM
reports regularly to manage the network uptime of 99.9% and maintain the health of the links through
RTU.

Microwave equipment's Ceragon IP-20C, NEC MDU, and OMT installation on XPIC antenna (iPASSO-iX) I&C,
Integration, and AT.

04/2009 - 10/2013
Senior Engineer
Ericsson Telecommunications Inc.

Maintained Davangere zone has one of the best performed Zone in Karnataka circle including in all
networking parameters and awarded best team by Circle O&M Management. Performed Commissioning and
Integration of RBS 6202 (Indoor), and RBS 6101 (Outdoor), Prepared Transmission E1 and created IDB
before integration and performed swap/cut-over/change-out of Ericsson RBS 2000 to Ericsson RBS 6000
family and PDH to Ericsson Minilink TN/2P/6P/20P.

Troubleshooting and integration of BTS (Outdoor, Indoor) sites, Commissioning and Testing of
Ericsson Minilink TN (2P, 6P 20P), and protected BTS sites with SNCP protection in all major links.
Configuring/Routing required IP addresses for transmission equipment in the DCN network for 100%
visibility at NMS.

Identifies and solves/troubleshoot complicated problems that require careful analysis. Assisted
Ericsson Local Support & RNO for critical sites ensuring required KPI and SLA.

# Handled and managed a group of engineers/installers/riggers, Authorized Service Providers (ASP) -
contractors.

Supervised the complete Project and O&M of Ericsson's RBS 6000, RBS 2000, and transmission systems
of Minilink (PDH) and Traffic Node (TN).

Routine sites visit of GSM BTS to maintain maximum availability of equipment in the network 99.99%
and conducted hardware and software upgrades for congested sites, Supervise installation of
additional feeder cables and GSM Antennas for the Upgrade Project.

Cleared all fading hops and converted BTS sites from 75 ohms to 120 ohms.

07/2007 - 03/2009
Telecommunications Supervisor
PROCALL PVT LTD

Rollout of Motorola's iDEN network a first of its kind in INDIA for digital PTT and interconnect
service.

Regular preventive maintenance for all transmitters to keep the equipment functioning properly.



Location identification, finalization, and Surveys for BTS site rollouts.

Installation, Commissioning, and Integration of the Motorola EBTS/BSC.

Daily O&M activities include preventive maintenance, Fault codes removal of EBTS/BSC/ DACS.
Rectification of critical network issues by escalating them to the Motorola CNRC.Routine quality
checks and timely actions to maintain the network uptime of 99.99%. Material and inventory
management of the network entities.

BER Testing and E1 preparation prior to integration.

Supervised and coordinate telecom implementation with sub-contractors.

Regular preventive maintenance for all transmitters to keep the equipment functioning properly.

05/2005 - 06/2007
Telecommunications Coordinator
Sasken Network Engineering LTD (SNEL)

Engineer-in-charge of all 23 BSCe3, TCUe3 and PCUSN of Nortel Networks equipment's I&C,

Integration and AT for BSNL project AP Circle.

Taking daily traffic reports (Daily Network Performance Report, KPI Metrics, RF Status, GPRS,
and EDGE Report) and analyzing the performance of the network through Nortel OMC. Maintenance of
BTSs, BSCs, and Transcoders in OMC-R.

Handling of BSC and TCU (XCDR) Alarms and taking action to rectify the fault in general
maintenance. Involved in testing of Mobile to Mobile Calls, SMS Calls, GPRS, GDGE, DATA, and FAX
calls and Switchover and Diagnosis of SS7 Controller.

Planning of BSC E1 capacity, BSC, and dimensioning of TCU.

Termination of E1 connection from BSC to TCU (XCDR) and vice versa to MSC.

Ability to perform configuration changes and acceptance testing for integration of new BSC.

03/2002 - 04/2005
Team Lead
Mack Telecom Services Pvt. Ltd

GSM Motorola BTS Installation, Commissioning, and Acceptance Test. Taking values and verifying
the VSWR of RF cable using SITE MASTER

Mounting of MWL 0.6 AND 1.2 Antennas. Antenna Assembling, Mounting, and Orientation.

Making of RF cable and Jumper cable monitorization, External and internal alarm extension to the
BSC, Alarm extension of Battery, SMPS, AC, DG, and internal alarm system.

10/2000 - 10/2001
Apprentice Trainee
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) (Ministry of Defense)

: Worked on a project entitled STARS'V (Secure Tactical Army Radio System' Very high-frequency
range). Here testing Troubleshooting and Integration of the Radio Communication systems was my
job. Troubleshooting the PCBs such as control and logic cards and radio modules (TX, RX., etc).
Modulator, Demodulator, Synchronization Module.

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