Dr. Raphael Ben-Ami

Nationality: USA and French

Email: rafi@analight.com: Tel: +1-917-677-7469

Personal Profile & Area of Expertise

Customers: Planning, design, implementation, transformation and forward looking studies of fixed and mobile

networks for T-Mobile, Telenor, TeliaSonera, Tele2, Vodafone (Group/UK/India/Spain/Ghana/NL), STC, Mobily,

EE, 3UK, BT, Avea, Turkcell, Unitel, SingTel, BSNL, INWI, Bezeq, ALU. Huawei, Amdocs, Samsung, ECI and

AT&T Bell-Labs

Mobile: Development/provisioning/management VoLTE, VoBB, VoWiFi, and VoIP overlay GSM platforms and

UMTS, synchronization, QoS, LTE evolution and sharing. Traffic offloads limiting Gi-LAN bottlenecks, SIPTO,

Single Core/DB, UC, CaaS, DaaS and MBB monetization. IP-RAN flat architecture, optimization, IP bearer

(Access/Metro/Core) backhaul aggregation and addressing. Planning and development of vIMS/vEPC/vEPS,

SDN/NFV. FV instantiations, Service chaining, SDN service aware routing and traffic steering using Openflow,

SON. 2G/3G/4G/5G, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Femtocell, Pico roaming as well as, coverage and RAN optimization. Video

traffic optimization: caching, adaptive streaming and real-time encoding. Distributed security GW architecture

(IPS, DDoS, SIM and SEM, Arbor, sFlow/Netflow).

Cloud based platform: Design and planning: vTelco Cloud Systems Infrastructure, Architecture and

implementation, Openstack, and Cloudstack, VMware (vCenter, vSphere), VirtualBox, Virtualization; Cloud

Orchestration (Automation/provisioning/management) Hypervisors (ESXi, KVM, OVM, Xen), Linux

(RedHat/Ubuntu), Scripting (Python/Perl), Virtual Network: vSwitches/vNics, Virtual Storage: VMFS, SAN/NAS,

Enterprise Network: VLAN, Tagging, Trunking, ADC and DDoS using SDN.

Research: IT/Telecom strategy, synthesis and analytics: Big data and real-time analytics, IoT and M2M platform,

locality, WebRTC seamless device integration across multiple operators. SDN/NFV for ICN and CCN, L7 visibility,

Openflow routing optimization, LTE advances (4G & 5G, C-RAN) IP performance methodology. API, ONF, vNF, and

transport networks virtualization. Cloud services offerings and distributed content in mobile network. Siliconphotonics.

BI development and implementation; Enterprise Analytics.

Managed Services: 2G/3G/4G/5G network evolution programs and IP-Iub/Abis migration, IP flat network

transformation, performance analysis measure; services solution development; IPv6 consideration; FMC and UC

integration; VAS (MMS, SMS. Voicemail, email, SIP, and Presence); Web caching, WAN optimization. Customer

experience analytics, monitoring device performance, applications and services running on the network and enduser

home network (SQM; KPI, KQI and CEI, CEM and analytics, Value growth solution using PCRF, PCEF and

DPI); End-user access control systems (AAA, LDAP)

IP transport: network design, optimization, transformation, deployment, planning methodologies, protection and

resilience, dark-fiber/DWDM/SONET/SDH, Ethernet, MPLS and : IP-over-OTN/ASON/DWDM, ODN, optical mesh

redundant routes. DSL, MSAN/MSAG and OSS/BSS

BSS/OSS Converge Architecture: CRM and billing transformations, online and offline charging models. API and

B2B GW development and implementation: Rating, Billing, Prepaid in mobile networks, Streamline-provisioning;

Service Assurance and Customer Care (CEM and analytics); AFPT (Automatic Flow-Through Provisioning) ICT

system & middleware integration (Tibco, IBM - B2B GW); CRM (Clarify, Genesys): CEM and analytics. Ordering

and service activation

Managerial Competency: CTO, VP Business Development, Solution Architect, Project Management, Business

Case Creation; Project Quality Assurance and Implementation, Communications Management; Issue/Risk; Team

building and talent development. Capturing new market opportunities. Business model, Business Case Creation

and Management; RFI/RFP write up and response, TCO/ROI and SWOT analysis

Education and Honors

Academic

Hebrew University

Ph.D. Computer Science 2000

MBA Finance 2006

Polytechnic Institute of New York

M.Sc Computer Science 1995

B.Sc Electrical Engineering 1990

Honors

U.S Patent Pending No. 98/987/776, SDN boosting and Scalable L7 Visibility, 2015

U.S Patent Pending No. 90/860.780, Protecting IP Services from Congestion Collapse 2012

U.S Patent Pending No. 60/360.960: IP Network Overload Protection 2010

U.S Patent No.: 6,301,267 B1: Smart Switch 2001

DARPA (USA): Ph.D. Award: Optoelectronic VLSI Design and Fabrication 2000

AT&T Bell Laboratories: Graduate fellowship award, 1995

Work Experience

BARNET

VP of Business Development, Research studies and overall technical lead solution

professional services to Huawei’s customers (October 2011 – Present)

Lead Telenor vIMS Multi Tenancy Cloud Solution - Cross-BU solution based on NFV and

SDN using vIMS Core and AS parts for five European countries.

Each country is considered as a tenant in the centralized cloud servers, each tenancy

works in a standalone function, O&M for different country and flexible service development, security and

reliability for each cloud hosted tenant. This included 5G evolution program, design and development of

IaaS for mobile networks services, vNF interface specifications and network function offload to SDN to

optimize intra cloud connectivity and processing. Performed OSS bid data analytical, simulation design and

software development. Study of SON, SDN and NFV using automated cloud instantiation functions.

Developed and simulated test bed that mimic the production environment for NFV PoC testing to ensure

that system simulation elements of the 3G/4G/5G standard technologies.

Lead TeliaSonera Telco Cloud Architecture Initiatives - Single serving platform,

Voice and data integrated, Single DB, SDN/NFV, Integrate Communications and

IT, Unified operations and management, E2E QoE KPI, Self-managing, SON,

Enable dynamic resources on demand Control network resources intelligently, Considering network

programmability in LTE/EPS using Openflow. Support new Telecom business models, Open COTS, Multivendors

environment, Work across vendors, Support standard interfaces, All types of devices and networks,

Energy-efficient, Simple to manage and future-proof

Lead Tele2 VoWiFi Voice Call Continuity (VCC). VoWiFi – Full Mobility between

CS/LTE & Wi-Fi Terminal: with VCC, CSFB and SRVCC capabilities. Defined AS: VCC

function between WiFi & CS/PS IMS support multiple registrations with the same IMPI

Lead T-Mobile SDN/NFV Core Network initiatives - Open Cloud based VoLTE

and VoWiFi solution Modular network function Virtualization, scalable and

cloud enabled network distributed deployment, Service customization and

orchestration, SDN Service Delivery Architecture, Services aware routing, vIMS - Distributed network

functions, Traffic steering, SDN Ad Hoc Topologies, Mobile SDN video traffic optimization, Dynamic optical

network, Cloud bursting, vNAT, vFW, vSwitch, vSBC, vCSCF, vTAS, vLB, vCPE, Work flow migration and

bandwidth management, SDN APM assessments

Lead EE Business, Network and Operation of the strategy, planning and design,

implement, optimized and operate the buildup of network sharing and LTE Networks.

Fastest, Largest, Best mobile broadband network in UK. Monetize network differentiation,

best network in the merger of two legacy networks whilst rapidly rolling out LTE. Plan

opening up key network APIs to application developers in Tech City, accelerating time to market and putting

the hub at the center of mobile innovation, provide businesses with the tools and connectivity, provide

business and mentoring support for Tech City start-ups to help new businesses thrive Tech City and rolling

out similar programme in other 14 more major cities in UK

Lead Toga Networks research – Research studies on SDN for carriers’ networks.

This includes: ONF and NFV initiatives and contributions to ONS, building cloud

network virtualized functions, vNF, clustering, routing, operations and performance optimization, TCP

splicing, ADC, DDoS, URL filtering and offload application in SDN environment. PoC for network functional

traffic offload using virtulized network functions and L7 traffic inspection for the purpose of service aware

routing and servie chaining in the emerging cloud based network operation. PoC in SAN, Citrix, VMware,

Client Blade servers, UNIX/Linux, AIX, Solaris, data center consolidation and application migrations,

Virtualization in mware,

Samsung ordered a study work to analyzed the effect of caching in large wireless networks

for video distribution using cloud computing paradigm, vs. dedicated CDN infrastructure, that

is formng mobile overlay content network. I proposed distributed macro Peer-to-Peer (P2P)

paradigm, peers become active participants by forwarding received content to other clients

Vodafone India Lead VFI IP network transformation Architecture and Strategy to support

both fixed and mobile services using distributed Data Centers. Defined Service integration

that take full accountability over the entire, multi-vendor structure in order to reduce risk and

complexities of the IT environment, I addition, I provided 5-year target architecture and the necessary yearon-year

changes to meet IP flat Architectural baseline and network sharing feasibilities studies. I planed

migration to Ethernet using microwave and IP RAN. I analyzed access network expansion using LTE BS,

Femto/Pico/WiFi to improve cells network coverage and traffic offload. IP-RAN Flat Architecture, IP-Iub/Abis

migration, backhaul aggregation, addressing, synchronization, QoS, security (architecture, GW, IPS, DDoS,

SIM and SEM), Web caching, WAN optimization. IP transport network design and planning, optimization

and deployment: flows and integrated solutions, protection and resilience, dark fiber, DWDM, SONET/SDH,

Ethernet, MPLS and : IP-over-OTN/ASON/DWDM, ODN, optical mesh redundant routes

Lead 3UK Managed Services (MS) Program. I wrote 3UK solution design documentations and

guidelines and technical architecture governance. I derived ICT program and E2E operational

model in the UK and remote help desk and NOC in India, I proposed Resource Performance

Management (KPI, KQI, CEM, QoE) Network-based and Non-network-based KQIs and Service Quality

Management/Assurance (SQM/SQA), Huawei won this MS bid, a US$320 Million a year contract for five

years. BSS/OSS platform consolidation and Security Management See detail

Lead Vodafone Group in strategic study and architecture support for IP RAN, SDN and VON

transport networks concepts, that is APIs exposure program for 3ed party vendors, concept,

feasibility, design, analysis and E2E deployment using SDP/SOA/ESB, B2B GW and system

integration to enable unified APIs for Vodafone operating companies. I provided cloud based transformation

program from existing Data Centre to Vodaplex; that is M2M activate, monitor, process events, maintain and

manage endpoints and bill for services; Enterprise Business Transformation. Consolidation of Business

Domain and Stacks, cost economics, OPEX vs. CAPEX, TCO, personnel, and maintenance costs. I also

developed Cloud IT services for Telco partner cloud services. This included application integration, services

portal, user administration, analytics and reporting. The core functional capabilities include, API definition,

automated services management and provisioning, security, data privacy and data center facilities.

Business development and Lead senior solution architect director 2009-2011 providing

professional services to Amdocs’ customers

I worked with BSNL team to support strategic planning for the initial BB market offerings and

corporate and business strategies. This included local industry analysis, attractiveness,

competition, segmentation analysis and indentifying key success factors (analysis of demand,

competition, organization structure, etc.). I also provided the network design (access & transport)

for wireless broadband and VoIP using WiMAX/4G/LTE/IMS platforms for BSNL in India. This includes:

BSS/OSS framework; Billing, online charging, Real-time charging (RTC) and policy management (PM);

CRM, Cramer (inventory), Provisioning and PM systems, architecture for E2E network processes roll-out

production solution. I derived the project management program; define a centralized SDM data store

architecture, direct relationship with key vendors (Cisco, Alvarion, HP TeMIP SNMP management) to

facilitate the development of robust customized solutions.

I wrote the SOW for E2E order to activation solution for Vodafone Essar, I defined AFTP

(Automatic Flow-Through Provisioning) system based on Oracle IPSA activation system, zero

touch networks streamline-provisioning that automates interaction between activation, discovery and

configuration management functions. One needs to streamline provisioning, automate the governance

process, and be able to view advanced intelligence to discover hidden risks. VF Essar faces the challenge

of efficiently and effectively adding new people, new applications, and new devices with disparate IT

infrastructures with access assurance schemes.

I wrote the service fullfilement design for high speed broadband services for ICE VertICE

Costarica.This included FTTC planning solution: strategic planning (business soltuion): analysis

network architecture options, inpact on the overall network infrastructue, evaluation and selection

of technology options, captureing network infrastructure (logica, exisiting, location and GIS maps)

CTO/Director and sloution archtecture 2004–2009 for ALU providing professional services

for ALU’s customers

CTO and Director 2004–2006 for HOT Telecom integration project (Israel). I preformed VoIP

planning and architectural design for HOT cable operator, access and core network sizing

(MPLS/TE) for VoIP and Video network that scales from 1M to 10M subscribers. Integration includes IP

networking, operation work flow, BSS/OSS/NMS, for OSS/BSS/NMS, Softswitch, Centrex, Media Gateways,

LAN switching, packet-cable networks access, CMTS, performance analysis (delay, jitter, packet loss),

shared geographical redundancy, security and access control design (FW, SBC, AAA), distributed SBCs,

Firewalls, intrusion detection, CALEA, and UC capabilities: IM, presence, video conferencing, call control

and speech control, voicemail, e-mail, SMS and fax. Protocols: SIP, RIP, OSPF, SMNP, TCP/IP, CLI, XML,

H.323, H.248, MEGACO, CORBA, SOAP, Radius/Diameter, SS7, ISUP, PRI, MGCP, TGCP, NCS,

INAP/TCAP and IN concept

As lead solution architect 2006–2008 for British Telecom. Design of the 21CN IP and

transport architecture. I worked with BT’s technical, finance and procurement departments to

create the set of deliverable for IP services launch and processes. I integrated business

process, optimized all forms of business processes, manage work flows and eliminate device and media

dependencies. I gathered BT’s requirements and translate them into an architecture and design that

becomes the blueprint for the network solution based on IMS platform using legacy and advanced

OSS/BSS/NMS. I derived Business scenarios, Service Flows, Processes, Procedure, Customer Impact

Matrix, Migration Schedule, Timeline, Fault Management, Fallback, Stability, Plan and Build Interlock and

Cost Modeling. I wrote HLSD, LLSD: Call Flows, Processes and network capabilities. I planned IP network

transformation program using MSAN (Huawei), Softswitch (Ericsson), IP Backbone Network (Cisco) and

Optical Network (Ciena)

Lead Solution Architect 2006–2007 for Bell-Labs. I developed tangible market

offerings for hosted and managed solution to carriers for the enterprise market:

market analysis, solution ideation, APIs methods of access for services based

on SOA, UC platform, Service Assurance, Fulfillment, and Billing (FAB) operations, processes, and tools,

workflows and procedures for initial pilots, operations discovery, assessment, specification and

development, deployment and integration tools for services monitoring and provisioning. I used Avaya Aura

based service offering to carrier’s partner as a hosted solution for the enterprise market to promote

enterprise UC solutions

Lead Solution Architect 2006–2007 for VF-NL. I identified and developed opportunities

within Vodafone NL for FMC and Data services in Wireless-IMS environment for the

Enterprise market. I performed detailed market intelligence studies, competitive

assessments (BT, C&W, ISP’s, SI’s, Channel resellers, etc,) developed business plan and operating model

to enable execution and implementation of advanced services. I also derived the architecture for VoIP

platform (Broadsoft/Broadworks applications) overlay the GSM network to enable fixed and mobile voice

integration and internet, mail, presence, instant messaging, collaboration, video/audio/web conferencing and

converged network security. I worked on the OSS/BSS integration (Amdocs, Convergys, CA, Ericsson

(Telecordia)), provisioning, billing and fault management tools, and the Integration of IT (HP, MS, Oracle,

IBM) services such as. I studied future network evolution, IMS/NGIN to supports: VoIP, IP, WiFi/GSM

roaming, video, IPTV, interactive gaming, real-time and non-real time applications (content downloads, etc),

and managed mobility

Founder/CEO/CTO 2001–2004 for SeRiQA Networks. Raise $5 million for the development of real

time APM and traffic engineering software. I wrote business plan, business strategy, financial

estimates and cash flows for alternative scenarios, capital requirements and financial model for

product rollout. I developed carriers’ multi-services platform for wireless and wireline networks

integration using TCP/IP, UDP/RTP and RTSP protocols based on IP-VPN and IPSec, VPLS, PWE3, L2VPN to

allow operators to leverage IP/MPLS networks. I simulated end-to-end QoS performance monitoring engine and

corrective measures for congestion control. I wrote patents for interactive and distributed real-time TE algorithms

Technical Director and strategic network researcher 1994–2001 ECI Telecom I worked on strategic

plan for the tangible market offerings for the next decade (starting 2000). This included ECI’s market

space and capabilities, market trends, and future telecom market evolution. The studies have led to

the development of the XDM, and PON products lines, a multi-billion dollars market. I also design and

integrated ECI’s products for AT&T, France Telecom, Belgacom, SingTel, Tycom, Bezeq, Cellcom, Pelephone, Mirs,

Barak, etc. I designed switching matrix for Cross-Connect switch/router, IP/Ethernet, Access/Edge using CAM and

network processors. I attended and contribute to several standards bodies

Lead Bezeq to design, simulate, configure, analyze, scale and cost optimization of the transport and

access networks (CWDM/DWDM, xDSL, MSAN,, Ethernet, FTTx, PON, GPON, Satellite, and Cable),

customer services evolution, equipment replacement ROI, engineering and construction,

cost/performance analysis, performance measures and process reengineering, make-vs.-buy decisions,

and workforce management

AT&T Bell Laboratories DMTS worked on IP transport research at Bell Laboratories 1985–1992.

Forward-looking studies for the evolved packet switching technologies. I managed R&D teams on

research techniques for high speed packet networks, shared bus contention mechanisms,

switch/matrix configurations alternative using basic cellular array & CAM switch. I developed Queuing-theoretic

models for routers: queuing discipline, congestion control, shaping, scheduling, simulated queues with superposition

arrival process in heavy traffic. I developed network performance model and analysis of user traffic data and

network servers. I designed FPGA/ASIC prototype for the fabrication of optoelectronics VLSI chip reconfiguration for

generalized parallel architecture, and parallel microprogramming based on-chip photo-detectors to increase chip I/O

capabilities (sponsored by DARPA)

Development: Java/J2EE, JSP, Servlets, JVM, AkkA, Scala, Vagrant, VirtualBox, Spring MVC, Hibernate, jQuery,

DB design in SQL and No-SQL. Web and Mobile applications design and in D3, HTML5, JS, CSS, XML, Ajax. Big

Data including Hortan Works Hadoop (Map Reduce, Pig, Hive), R, Git Hub, Fast R Web.

Standard engagement: ONF, IETF (FORCES, NOV3, I2RS, IRTF (SDNRG)), 3GPP. ETSI, ITU-T, IEEE 802

LAN/MAN/WiMAX, ITIL3.3/eTOM, HGI, OSGi, DSL-Forum, OMA-DM, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, CDMA

Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, GTP, HTTPS/SOAP, MPLS, C/DWDM, MSF. FTTx, NGN, VoIP/SIP, LMDS, MMDS,

SONET/SDH, PDH, ATM

Network Testing Tools: SNMP, sFlow/NetFlow, ATPG, NetSonar (traceroute and ping), Libra, etc.,