Gaurav Punjabi

Software Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India6 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over four years of experience in LTE and 5G.
Expert in modem software testing and troubleshooting.
Strong academic background with publications in IEEE conferences.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Engineer with a focus on 5G and LTE technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

5g New Radio (nr)Test AnalysisLteReinforcement Learning

Other Skills

4GCCadence VirtuosoCellular CommunicationsCommunicationContent ServicesContent StrategyControl SystemsCreative Content CreationDigital ElectronicsEngineeringEnglishGitHubHFSSLTSpice

About

🌐 Are you fascinated by how 5G is transforming our world? I am too! As a seasoned Modem System Test Engineer at Qualcomm... With over four years in the LTE & 5G domain, I’ve honed my skills in meticulously testing and troubleshooting state-of-the-art modem software. At Qualcomm, I'm involved with the 5G-NR Functional Team, focusing on optimizing modem behaviors and integrating system testing for advanced NR features. Previously, as part of the LTE team, I crafted comprehensive test plans and implemented functional tests across various testing platforms. This experience was preceded by an insightful internship at Samsung R&D, where I explored the foundational aspects of mobile communications. As a BITs Pilani alumnus, my academic journey has been marked by a strong CGPA and active contributions to research with publications in reputable IEEE conferences. Skills: 🖥️ MATLAB, 🗣️ Python, 📚 C++, 🤖 Reinforcement Learning. Let’s connect to explore possible synergies!

Experience

Qualcomm

2 roles

Senior Engineer

Promoted

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Collaborated with the 5G-NR Functional Team to analyze modem behavior within the NR stack in accordance with 3GPP specifications.
Led system integration testing for advanced NR features, including CDRX, WUS, TRS, CSI-RS, and UAI, ensuring optimal modem performance and compliance.

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Engineer

Jun 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Contributed to the LTE Functional Team with comprehensive analysis of modem behavior based on 3GPP LTE specifications.
Developed and implemented test plans, authoring functional tests using advanced test equipment such as Anritsu and Rohde & Schwarz.
Engaged in effective customer interactions, including log analysis, issue resolution, and communication of engineering challenges, while providing alternative solutions.
Executed system integration testing for a wide range of LTE features, including CAT-M1, NB-IoT, transmission modes, MIMO, SRS, CRS, and measurement protocols for inter/intra-frequency operations.

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Youtube

Content Creator

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · India · Remote

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Associate Intern

Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Collaborated as part of the Mobile Communication R&D team, contributing to innovative research projects.
Gained hands-on experience and developed a strong foundation in LTE and 5G-NR technologies.
Led a project utilizing reinforcement learning and ns3 simulation to optimize uplink power control in LTE, improving communication efficiency.

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Birla institute of technology and science, pilani

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aug 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Rajasthan, India · On-site

• Evaluated assignments, exams, and projects for a cohort of over 90 students, providing constructive feedback to support their academic growth and understanding.

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Summer Engineering Intern

May 2017 – May 2017 · 0 mo · Greater Jaipur Area · Hybrid

Gained knowledge of various types of starter sets, understanding their functions and applications.
Assembled and tested starter sets to ensure operational reliability and quality standards.
Assembled electric control panels, contributing to the development of efficient electrical systems.

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Summer Engineering Intern

May 2016 – May 2016 · 0 mo · Greater Kolkata Area · Hybrid

Acquired in-depth knowledge of electrical repair techniques for both DC and AC machines.
Gained hands-on experience in testing and verifying the performance of repaired electrical machines to ensure functionality and compliance with quality standards.