SOUMA BADOMBENA-WANTA

1502 161st PL NE #M106 · Bellevue, WA 98008 · Phone: (804) 919-2787

E-mail: bwsoum@ieee.org · Web: www.soumaonline.net

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a contract or permanent position in Mobile/Wireless Telecommunications Engineering, Networking, Computing/IT

or a related industry field with relevance to systems/software engineering, QA/test engineering, integration, architecture,

applications analysis/support, service validation and delivery, performance within a dynamic and effort conducive work

environment, where I can leverage and apply my knowledge and skills to contribute to productive work and deliver effective

solutions, products and value.

EDUCATION

George Mason University, Fairfax VA, May 2010

The Volgenau School of Information Technology & Engineering,

Master of Science, Telecommunications

Focus area: Mobile/Wireless Communications and Embedded Computing, Networked Systems, Converged Networks &

Smart Grids

Virginia State University, Petersburg VA, December 2006

School of Science, Engineering & Technology,

Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude), Electronics Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Inabia Software & Consulting/AT&T Mobility

Mobile QA/QE Test Engineer (Consultant)

Redmond, WA

  · Performs AT&T’s Next-Generation Mobile Wireless Broadband Services Platform and Products Validation and QA/QE

Testing and Verification for Technology & Product/Service Realization and in support of 4G/LTE Network project predeployment

and launch phase activities, Carrier acceptance and First Field Application (FFA) Operations

06/13 - Present

  · Applies systematic and practical knowledge of Wireless/Cellular (2G/GSM, 3G/UMTS, 4G/LTE, WiFi), Small Cells, Core

(EPC), Radio (eNobeB, MME), Convergence (VoIP/SIP/SDP/RTP, RCS, WebRTC), Messaging (IPME, MMS-SMS) and IMS

Networking and Mobility Architectures along with 3GPP/3GPP2, AT&T Testing Specs and Mobile Devices Architecture, in

order to conduct End-to-End Network testing, verification and validation of major LTE Software releases and upgrades

  · Analyzes network designs, writes and executes defined functional and standard-guided tests cases/plans (integration,

acceptance, regression, conformance, performance, stress) of phone software in order to verify, assess quality or

performance and detect various bugs and defects existing or appearing in software releases

  · Utilizes Embedded Network Analysis, Logging, Debug Tracing and Performance Evaluation and diagnostic tools such as

JDSU Signal Analyzer RT, NetScout nGenius, Tektronix Iris, Qualcomm QXDM/QPST/QCAT, Wireshark in data logs

collection in combination with Lab RF Signal equipment, to assess and gauge network and device quality and protocol

performance in order to certify quality/functionality or diagnose any malfunctions, anomalies and defects

  · Performs handset OS/firmware/binaries upgrades, test configurations, network systems interoperability testing, radio

Cellular Protocols stacks and mobile device software log analysis and troubleshooting to produce actionable analysis

deliverables to be discussed and translated into defects or case issues all ensuring successful verification

  · Conducts various elaborate and extensive investigative or diagnostic-type analysis of Mobility/Radio & Core protocols and

interfaces (GTP, MAC, RLC, RRC, NAS, PPP, RANAP, PDCP, MPIPv6, TCP/IP, UDP) in relation to Radio Access technology

type (3GPP/3GPP2, E-UTRAN, UTRAN, GERAN) or higher/lower level layer interfaces (Uu, Ut, S1-MME, S1-U, S6a, S11,

S5/S8) and also by application and assimilation to service and implementation modes (IMS, RCS, IRAT, SRVCC, WebRTC,

IR.94, IP Messaging), with reference to mandated industry standards (3GPP, 3GPP2, OMA, CTIA, GSMA, GCF, PTCRB,

ADAPT, AT&T10776)

  · Utilizes Software Quality Management tools (HP Application Lifecycle Manager/Quality Center, Specialized databases) to

raise, document software defects and track or manage them in a process-oriented testing environment and framework for

improvement and resolution leading to revised Test Object Lists (TOLs)

  · Interfaces and works closely, collaboratively and diligently to support End-to-End (E2E), Integration, 3rd Party Vendor

R&D, Field teams for troubleshooting, reproducing bugs or issues, meeting requirements, achieving projected, planned

and expected network feature functionalities, quality metrics and indicators

  · Participates in LTE Service Planning Project Management and Product Realization steering activities

T-Mobile USA

Systems Engineer (Design & Strategy)

Bellevue/Snoqualmie, WA

10/10- 06/13

  · Architected and designed Cellular/Mobile Wireless (2G-GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G-UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA/4G-LTE/IMS/Signaling)

Service Provider OSS Platforms Network Management services and Service Assurance software solutions

  · Elaborated strategies, built and implemented programmatic features for GERAN/RAN/UTRAN/E-UTRAN and Core

Network Monitoring and Operational Intelligence to enhance Customer/NOC experience and assure Network Survivability

  · Participated in major RAN (BTS, RBS, BSC, DAS, NodeB) & Core Network (HLR, VLR, SMSC, IMS Core, IN) components

and Software services and objects integrations and certification by assuming leadership and responsibility in Service

Assurance, Fault and Performance duties and tasks executions, ensuring FOA streamlining and success of software

upgrades and deliveries

  · Worked with various equipment vendors to create technical software specifications such as System/Feature

Requirements Documents (SRD/FRD), Device Model Specifications and Interface/Protocol Specifications using Object

Modeling techniques

  · Developed and executed integration, configurations, functional and connectivity Testing/QA cases based on system

operability, call flows and embedded event analysis and captures for staging/production deployment and validation builds

  · Implemented new LTE/EPC/IMS/VoLTE Network Elements (eNB, MME, PCRF, CSFB-IWF, P/S-GW, RCS) Monitoring

Integration through direct element functionality analysis and also via centrally-supported Element Management System in

support of T-Mobile’s LTE Network Modernization Initiative

  · Handled Applications Management and Radio Performance operational and functional issues and failures by addressing

Trouble Tickets, Work Orders and remediation plans (MOPs, SOWs) through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and integrated

event reporting systems with Tier-2/Support, Escalation teams and influenced Operational processes enhancements

  · Designed, developed and implemented of nationwide large-scale array of Network Elements and Applications alarm

management automation process scripted tools with Shell and Perl scripts and other supportive tools aimed at improving

Operational Efficiency and Intelligence and maintained related knowledge base

  · Drove full projects to completion through SDLC model-based processes and methods from build through release acting

across diverse involved cross-functional teams of stakeholders and working closely with Development and Ops units.

IBM Corporation

Software Performance Analysis Intern

  · Analyzed and tested the performance characteristics and attributes of IBM Tivoli Monitoring Platform infrastructure and

software agents for optimized updates release

Research Triangle Park, NC

06/09- 08/09

  · Designed and built a testbed and simulation environment for scaling and high-availability testing

  · Performed scale/regression/QA testing, measurements and benchmarking for deployment and provisioning

  · Conducted Root Cause Analysis upon QA test runs for detection or uncovering of defaults, issues, troubles, malfunctions

  · Executed analytical testing with agents sizing for Network Services Providers using the IBM Tivoli platform

  · Managed Distributed Network, OS/Platforms through performance monitoring, baselining and workload balancing

  · Interpreted project activities ongoing to ensure prioritization of deliverables in estimated milestone parameters,

conforming with SDLC phases

  · Utilized Performance tools and C++ software profilers in analyzing software defects and performance leaks

  · Performed OS and Software images deployment and test configurations

  · Provided Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting assistance, working with Network team on solving Firewall, Load

Balancers, VLAN issues and other various Network Operations related problems

Camp Dresser &McKee Inc. (CDM)

I&C/Automation Engineering Co-Op

Falls Church, VA

05/08-09/08

  · Assisted on major industrial plant project’s application engineering and process software integration and deployment

operations, duties and tasks completion

  · Performed control software QA/QC and performance benchmarking achieving optimized start-up routines

  · Executed loops check tests and oversaw contractors performing ORT (Operational Readiness Testing) and FAT(Factory

Acceptance Testing) conforming to specs and control strategies

• Designed and programmed embedded Human Machine Interface (HMI) /OIT (Operator Interface Terminal) integrated

and networked systems for supervisory usage/operation,

• Configured and tested OPC servers to interface between HMI's, PLC's third-party legacy devices, Client/Server

redundancy, and fault-tolerant systems in order to achieve commissioning goals,

  · Troubleshot, debugged, isolated and repaired industrial automation and control systems applications using tools such as

network/protocol analyzers, log file analysis, remote access monitoring, database queries, RS-232 break-out boxes and

error code analysis.

nTELOS Wireless Inc.

RF/Wireless Associate Engineer

Richmond, VA

02/07- 01/08

  · Performed Cellular RF/Wireless (CDMA/1X/EVDO-1x) Network Performance Optimization operations and fault diagnosis

tasks and procedures

  · Methodically and systematically analyzed post-processed field test data deriving actionable insight for RF coverage

quality or voice/data performance improvement solutions and network expansion and growth build out.

  · Investigated, troubleshot and addressed customer-related network issues and device failures.

  · Monitored RF cellular coverage in serviced areas with CDMA Testing and Diagnostic Monitoring Tools through

implemented operational data collection and drive testing using Ericsson TEMS, MapInfo, Actix, WindCatcher.

  · Performed advanced monitoring and review of radio network Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and participated in the

development of inter and intra team processes for system performance.

• Delivered strategic OSS assistance for transmission Switch-based operations during rollouts and major upgrades

• Executed and documented E911 Compliance testing following FCC mandated plans.

• Performed ECP and 5ESS translations, ECP table generations, dxd route tables and dialing plan form (APXRCV), running

shell scripts for analysis of asserts fired in MSC

• Provided Switch support through Network databases upgrades and traffic analysis and updates.

  · Assisted with RF network design, planning, integration, commissioning and deployment of new CDMA2000/3G/1xEV-DO

network elements, cell sites.

SKILLS

Computing/Networking/IT: OSI, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ATM, SONET, HTTP, FTP, SSH/Telnet, DNS,

SNMP, UDP, DHCP, Syslog, RPC, CORBA, LDAP, Cisco Internetworking, Distributed Systems, Troubleshooting & Analysis

(wireshark, tcpdump, snoop, iperf, perfmon), UML/OO Analysis and Design, Agile Release, DevOps, ITIL Concepts, OPNET

Platforms/OS/Languages/Tools: Unix (Sun Solaris) Linux (RedHat, Centos), Shell Scripting, Perl, C/C++, Java,

JavaScript, Windows Server 2003/08, Oracle SQL, Business Objects, PHP, HTML/XML, Android, Wireshark,

QXDM/QPST/QCAT, NetScout nGenius, JDSU SART, Tektronix Iris, HP Quality Center, MATLAB

Telecommunications/Automation/Management: Mobile Wireless Networks (GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, EVDO,

UMTS/WCDMA, HSPA, LTE/EPC/SAE, 3GPP/3GPP2, IMS, Wi-Fi), Mobile Computing (WAP, OMA, Android, RIL), VAS (SMS,

MMS, EMS), Radio Protocol Stack/Layer Analysis (PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, RAB, RANAP), RF Network Design and Optimization,

Signaling (SS7, SIGTRAN, IN, TCAP, ISUP, AAA), Network Analysis & Performance/QoS (LAN/WAN, WLAN), Device/Network

Certification and Conformance Testing, Unified/Converged Communications (VoIP/VoLTE, SIP, RTP, SDP, IMS, FMC), Service

Delivery and Integration, Operations, Administration & Management (OA&M), SON, Object-Oriented Networking,

Telecommunications Management (TINA, eTOM, Frameworx, NMS/EMS), OSS/BSS, Network Management, Process

Automation (Resolve RBA), Complex Event Processing/Correlation

Professional Attributes: Time Management, Prioritization, Multi-tasking, Trouble Management, Software Project

Leadership, Agile Practice and Methodology, Product/Service Ownership

CERTIFICATIONS

Wireless Communications Professional (WCP)® by IEEE-WCET(Wireless Communications Engineering & Technologies)

– Oct.2015 - Oct.2020

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – by The Scrum Alliance: focus and emphasis on embedded software and

products – Feb. 2016 - Feb. 2019

PORTFOLIO/PUBLICATIONS

  · Ehsan, S. Javidi, G. Wanta S., Establishment of a Global Multi-node Teleconferencing Infrastructure for Research and

Education, IEEE SouthEast 2007, Richmond VA.

  · S. Badombena-Wanta, E. Sheybani, Mobile Communications for Development: Enabling Strategic and Low-Cost

Applications for Rural and Remote Areas, IEEE-Wireless Telecommunications Symposium 2010, Tampa FL.

ACTIVITIES

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Professional Member

COMSOC / Computer Society, Professional Member

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)/SIGMOBILE/SIGCOMM, Professional Member

Project Management Institute (PMI)/IT-Telecom SIG, Member

USENIX Association, Professional Member

Internet Society (ISOC), Global Member

Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF), Member-Group Participant

The Web Foundation, Volunteer Member

The Wireless Internet Institute, Fellow Member

Interconnections Seattle, Tech Volunteer

Google Campus Ambassador (Volunteer) 08-09

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Internet Society (ISOC) Next Generation Leaders 2012 Fellow

SuperComputing SC 2009/2012 Broader Engagement Fellow

Google Academic Scholar 2008

International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF) Scholarship 08-09

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)-YES/NOKIA Corporation Scholar

References Available Upon Request