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GOPALAKRISHNAN SOMASUNDARAM 

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Resume Headline: GOPALAKRISHNAN SOMASUNDARAM

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Gopalakrishnan Somasundaram

8: gopal_s_gk@yahoo.com

(: +1-214 517 8129

                 (US H1B Visa )

PROFILE

Telecom Network  specialist with extensive working experience in Telecom domain with a career reflecting strong leadership & Management skills with hands on experience in NGN,VOIP,CDMA/GSM and VoLTE Telecom Networks..

ü       Currently working as Consultant for system integration and validating protocols for VoLTE/IMS.

ü       Working on a Telco Cloud solution introduction for VoLTE and IMS on Cisco(EPC) and NSN IMS Core(metaswitch) and server Virtualization Solutions

ü       Managing the delivery for lab build up, E2E testing, integration and customer support for VoLTE/IMS, NSN, Policy and charging functions for a Tier1 customer.

ü       Project management and consultancy, proficient in planning and scheduling test activities to ensure completion of the project within the time and budgetary parameters, optimizing resource utilization, preparing reports and metrics.

ü       Expertise in IMS, procedures, call flows, protocols and network testing and integration.

ü       Deft in LTE/VoLTE/IMS, Diameter, SIP, SS7, ISUP protocols, testing and troubleshooting.

ü       Expertise in EPC/IMS Architecture and interfaces Mw, Sv, S1AP, S3/S4, S1-MME, S1-U, S11, S6a, S5/8, Gx, Sy, Rx and interoperability functions. 

ü       Expertise in understanding of the 3GPP standardization specifically R8/R9/and R10.

ü       Deft in IP-related protocols in the wireless industry, including Diameter, SIP, RTP, TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, DNS, and general Routing and Switching protocols.

ü       Possess good knowledge and experience in software testing and network life cycle

ü       Worked for global organizations such as NSN, Sonus, Nortel, and British Telecom while employed by TechMahindra

ü       Delivered and supported concurrent projects involving diverse cultural teams and geographies.

ü       Excellent team player with strong problem solving & technical skills coupled with confident decision making for enabling effective solutions leading to high customer satisfaction.

ü       Strong ability to handle customers and work under pressure.

ü       An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to relate to people at any level of business and management.

ü       Solid Project and People Management skills, demonstrated proficiency in building teams ,leading and mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity, whilst forming cohesive team environments

KEY SKILLS

Project Management

·               Well versed with AGILE, SCRUM and Risk Based testing methodologies

Networks / Technology

·               Domain Expertise in LTE, VoLTE, 3G, GSM,UMTS, GPRS, Policy and Charging, IN.

·               Esteem Knowledge & expertise in VoIP, SIP and IMS

Protocols

·               Wireless: VoLTE, IMS, SRVCC, LTE, Mw, Rx, Gx, Gy, Gz, Diameter, Radius, MAP, GTP-C, GTP-U, 3GPP standards,IPSec, IR.92,IR.64

·               Data Protocols: LDAP, HTML.

·               Voice Signaling Protocols:  CCS7, ISUP, INAP, MAP, SCCP, TCAP, CAMEL, ISDN, SIGTRAN, Qsig.

·               IP: TCP/IP, SCTP, Routing protocols.

·               VoIP Protocol: SIP, H323, H.248, MGCP,SDP,RTP

Network Elements /Devices

·               LTE/VoLTE : MME, P/I/S-CSCF, SGSN,GGSN, UGW, HSS, Media Server,  HLR, TAS,SCC-AS, SBC, PSTN-GW,MSC, Media Server, A-SBC

·               PCRF (Amdocs), NSN PCS 5000, DRA (Diameter routing agent Traffix).

·               Cisco ASR5k, PGW2200, AS5400, GHUCS, Alcatel SBC (Acme packet), Nortel SGSN, BTS,PCUSN, Ericsson AXE.

Tools

·               QXDM, xCAL, JDSU , SOAP UI,

·               Tektronix K1297, Wireshark/Ethereal, Nethawk,

·               Quality Center (HP QC), Clarify, BSC/BTS simulators, Spirent SR5500, RACAL 6113 BTS tester.

Programming/Scripting Languages

·               C,  UNIX SHELL, TCL/TK.

Operating System

·               Solaris, Linux, Unix, VMware ESXi

Test Automation & Tools

·               Scripting Languages: TCL/Tk. Worked on test office automation tool to develop test suites.

 

Projects Highlight

LTE Protocols – Testing & system integration Lead (AT&T- USA)

§ Successfully tested and integrated the LTE systems (enodeB,EPC) in pre-production lab and live environment.

§ Led a team for systems testing for LTE network launch. Managed testing deliverables as a Managed services vendor.

§ Integration and testing of various Nodes like eNodeB, HSS,SGW etc with MME

§ Validated the operation of LTE protocol stack on multiple platforms by performing interoperability, performance and compliance tests on GSM 900/1800, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS.

§ Participation in technical Review and organizing Brainstorming Discussion on the Requirements and Design documents among cross functional Team Members

Telco Cloud (VoLTE/IMS) Protocols – Solution Testing & integration (NSN)

§ Integrate LTE/eHRPD access network in to NSN IMS product and to provide end to end solution for verizon wireless network

§ Installation/Upgradation AAA and F5 Load balacer Software

§ Design Method of procedure for Upgradation and Installation AAA/F5 software

§ Test and Integrate VERIZON AAA feature for each release with ONE NDS and HSS using IPLSL script

§ Analayse the Diameter traces for e-hprd and LTE Attach call scenarios

§ Preparing test specifications, writing whitepapers, MOP and performing RCA on customer issues.

§ Responsible for customer support on RFP’s ToC, and technical support for EPC, IMS, VoLTE/SRVCC,

§ Defining performance metrics and KPIs for VoLTE services

MGW & SBC integration Manager- Sonus USA

§ Creating Model GSX9000 for each test Specification

§ Understanding and developing model creation by using perl testscripts

§ Execution and dubugging of testcases related to H.248/SS7/ISDN/SIP/Inband network services, feature interactions.Involves Manual/automation Execution

§ Updating/Creating reports in the TMS related to tescase execution status

§ Bug reporting and Bug verification

 

Career Experience

TechMahindra Ltd, Bangalore                                                    (10 years++)
Technical Architect- BT 21CN (client BT Inc. UK)

§ Design of  pathfinder/Huawei Testplans and Test specifications

§ Plan and co-ordinate Test specification review

§ Path finder/Huawei FeatureLine testing related to BT 21CN voice services End to End testing

§ Execution of testcases related to intelligent network services, feature interactions, NGNCC and interworking of 20CN and 21CN TDM networks.

§ Execution of ISDN/H.248/ISUP/SIP/MGCP/H.323 Manual and automation testcases

§ Fujitsu/Huawei MSAN and ETL call server path finder testcase execution related to manual/automation/Performance Testing

§ Updating/Creating reports in the HPQC related to tescase execution status

§ Bug reporting and Bug verification

§ Involved in transformation activities for 21CN Network convergence                                                                                                       

Integration Manager -Verification and Validation Testing of Ulticom Signalware product(Ulticom)

§ Involved in System Verification of the Signalware product.

§ Involved in Functional testing and Automation testing.

§ Involved in Release regression activities.

§ Participated in Test Tool Requirements Specification (TTRS) review.

§ Participated in Software Design Document (SDD) review

§ Involved in preparation of System Test Plan.

§ Involved in writing test cases and test procedures

§ Participated in System Test Plan review

§ Was involved in test case execution

 

 

Intergration Manager - Verification and Validation Testing of MSS Softswitch(Motorola)                                

§ Prepared interoperability test plan for CALEA feature

§ Developed Functional Test Cases & Procedures based on requirements.

§ Involved in preparation of System Test Plan for PSEUDO ANI feature.

§ Involved in regression test execution

§ Debugging the defects and result reporting.

 

Integration Manager - Integration and Installation of CDMA HLR (Reliance)

§ Involved hands on training on the product to be implemented in the network.This includes the areas of expertise and knowledge of transfer from the Alcatel client .

§ Overview of the product

§ Software installation and upgradation.

§ Database provisioning through command line and web based interface.

§ Executing customer acceptance test plan in the lab given by client.

§ Integration of  product in the network as per network interface given by service providers Interacting and reporting to the other network vendors for the specific problem in integrating of our product.

§ Isolating and rectifying the problems encountered in the live network

§ Execution of field acceptance testing at the site as per customer requirement.

 

Intergration Manager - Verification and Validation Testing of 5070 Megahub Softwitch & System Manager                                

§ Engineering Requirement review and analysis.

§ Writing the test case for call processing capabilities for the above features

§ Test case Execution.

§ Assisting in Co-Ordination of Group Activities.

§ Execution Reports Review.

§ Test Result Update and Tracking.

§ Review of Failure, Reporting problem and verification after fix.

§ Preparing the test report.

§ Regression execution call process software releases for INBAND, SS7, AIN and ISDN.

§ CR testing   

 

Sasken Communication Ltd., (Bangalore, India)                                   (2 years and 1months)

Lead Engineer

§ Responsible for EPABX feature testing

§ Engineering Requirement review and analysis.

§ Writing the test case for call processing capabilities for the above features

§ Test case Execution.

§ Assisting in Co-Ordination of Group Activities.

§ Execution Reports Review.

§ Test Result Update and Tracking.

§ Review of Failure, Reporting problem and verification after fix.

§ Preparing the test report.

§ Regression execution call

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITI Ltd., Bangalore                      (3 years and 6 months)

Assistant Validation Engineer –  TDM network

§ Responsible for Hardware Integration Testing,

§ Actively involved in acceptance testing of CDOT - loading of system software, testing the hardware and functionalities, diagnosis testing, trouble shooting, defining system parameters, definition of trunk routes, creation of subscriber data

§ Optimization of the network by studying the issues, which will improve the performance of the n/w, worked in OMC for network optimization

§ Lead a team of technicians and managed the installation and acceptance testing related work stack.

§ Responsible in interoperability testing for switches. Analyzing the GSM/SS7/SCCP/ISUP traces for performance improvement of the system.

§ Conducting A/T for final offering, Vendor co-ordination for timely commissioning of telecom installations.

 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING

·   Diploma Electronics& Communication) KarnatakaUniversity

·   Traffic subsystem (AXE-10) at BT, UK

·   SS7 & NGN Training by Ulticom USA Ltd.

·   Juniper(JNCIA) & Cisco(CCNA) certified, VMware (VCP-DCV) in progress

·   Prince2 Foundation

·   ITIL V3 overview Trained on PMI methodology for Project management

Personal

Address                          :  2120 Serenidad Lane, Apt B, MaryLand Heights MO-63043

Passport Number: G4348284

Valid until: 30-07-2017

Nationality: Indian

 

Reference               : Available on request

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Experience

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Job Title

Company

Experience

VoLTE

Tech Mahindra Limited

- Present

 

Additional Info

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Desired Salary/Wage:

60,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD yr

Current Career Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Date of Availability:

Within 2 weeks

Work Status:

US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

Active Security Clearance:

None

US Military Service:

Citizenship:

None

 

 

Target Job:

Target Job Title:

VoLTE

Desired Job Type:

Employee
Temporary/Contract/Project

Desired Status:

Full-Time

 

Target Company:

Company Size:

Industry:

Telecommunications Services

 

Target Locations:

Selected Locations:

US-MO-St. Louis

Relocate:

Yes

Willingness to travel:

Up to 25% travel

 

Languages:

Languages

Proficiency Level

English

Fluent

Hindi

Intermediate

Kannada

Fluent

Tamil

Fluent

Telugu

Beginner