Gaurav Poddar

Product Manager

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India13 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Over 12 years of experience in 4G/5G network architecture.
Proven track record in leading complex telecommunications projects.
Expertise in cloud-native deployments and NFV.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Architect specializing in 4G/5G network solutions and cloud-native technologies.

Contact

gauravpoddar25@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementTelecommunications Management5g CoreTelecommunications Technologies & StandardsCustomer Service

Other Skills

4G5GAgile Project ManagementAmazon CodeWhispererAmazon Web Services (AWS)BICCBasic Prompt EngineeringCAMCAPCBAMCBISCBNDCFXCNFCloud

About

I am a highly motivated and results-oriented Senior Solution Architect with over 12+ years of experience in designing, operating, and optimizing 4G/5G networks and devices. Throughout my career, I've consistently demonstrated the ability to: - Lead Complex Projects: I excel at driving complex projects to completion, collaborating effectively with diverse teams across various focus areas. - Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of telecommunication technologies and standards, including IMS, 4G/5G, Cloud-Native deployments, Private Networks, NFV, and E2E network operations. Key Skills: 4G/5G Network Design, Operation, and Optimization Project Management Telecommunication Technologies & Standards Team Collaboration Technical Training & Mentorship I enjoy meeting new people and hearing new perspectives. Reach out if you want to talk to me about emerging tech, telecom domain (IMS & 5G), Cloud platform, or Football.

Experience

Persistent systems

2 roles

Senior Solutions Architect

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Working as a Senior Solution Architect in Cisco HCO, driving project success.
Hands-on experience with Cisco EPNM, CNC, NSO, IOS-XR, CDG, and SR-PCE adapters.
Led a cross-functional team of 14 members (Development, Manual, and Automation Testing) and mentored team members as needed.
Collaborated closely with developers for seamless feature understanding and implementation.
Managed end-to-end defects and tracked monthly milestones using Jira and
Cisco tools (Scrubber, CDET).
Tested HCO features on development and DTHO builds.
Provided customer support and managed daily requirements.
Contributed to project-specific training and knowledge-sharing document preparation
Experienced in handling Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI), ensuring comprehensive and competitive response

Telecommunications ManagementProject ManagementService Delivery ManagementPresalesCloudKubernetes+6

Solutions Architect

Jun 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Worked on IMS/VoLTE and 5G project rollout on cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMware - VNF/CNF).
Possess strong knowledge of 5G architecture, call flow, and interfaces, set up test labs for Free5GC, Open5GS, and OAI5G on the OpenStack cloud.
Past Experience in Handling design, planning, deployment, and integration of IMS/VoLTE/CS Core (NTAS, OTAS, Cloud MSS) products in client environments globally (BSNL, Airtel, Jio, VIL, Aircel, Magenta Telekom, OI Brazil, Du Dubai, AT&T US, Claro Argentina, Ooredoo Qatar, Deutsche Telekom Austria, Telenor, T-Mobile).
Experienced in handling Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI), ensuring comprehensive and competitive response

5G CoreOpenStackVolTEIMSMicroservicesCommunication+6

Celcom solutions global pvt. ltd.

Solutions Architect

Mar 2022 – Jun 2022 · 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Supervised Volte deployments and provided troubleshooting and
user support.
Create and manage the RFI/RFP documents, technical questionnaires, and client presentations.
Responsible for Resource planning and allocation, also assigning people to projects based on their skills, previous experience, availability, or project budget.
Trained and mentored new and existing resources as per project requirement.

CommunicationDiameterSession Initiation Protocol (SIP)Customer ServiceNetworkingTelecommunications Technologies & Standards

Wipro

Domain Architect

Oct 2021 – Mar 2022 · 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

End to end responsibility for IMS/Volte/CS Core Design & Planning(Openstack environment)
Preparation of HLD, LLD, IP, CIQ, XML and Templates.
Hands on knowledge of VNF/CNF environment which include Design, Planning, Deployment, Installation, Configuration, Testing, Troubleshooting on Telco Cloud applications related to IMS/Volte/5G network (OTAS, NTAS, Cloud MSS)

OpenStackCNFVNFCommunicationCustomer ServiceDocker & K8S+1

Ltimindtree

Technical Lead

Apr 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Worked on IMS and 5G technology and Telco Cloud Applications, Nokia TAS (MCS, BCS, SCC-AS & SMSF Profile) and handling end-to-end Design, Planning, Deployment with the help of Docker & Kubernetes, Upgradation, Integration, Testing, and Troubleshooting part.

VolTEIMSTelcocloudCommunicationPlanningDesign+5

Vodafone idea limited

Lead Technical Specialist (IMS/Volte SME-L3 TAC)

Jun 2019 – Apr 2020 · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Worked with Vodafone Idea Pvt ltd as a
Lead Technical Specialist (IMS/Volte-SME-L3 TAC) which entails taking overall End to End Responsibility for the assigned services or systems including service performance and service availability.
Handling cases on L3 level related to IMS network (NTAS, OTAS, SBC and DNS, ENUM) and CS core (MSS/MGW). Good understanding of Telco Cloud(OpenStack). Emergency and Case Handling with Solution customization, deployment & testing of feature, handling of new requirement and customer competence development.

CommunicationCustomer ServiceTelecommunications Technologies & Standards

Nokia

2 roles

Core Specialist

Jul 2017 – May 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

Worked on IMS/Volte and Telco Cloud Applications, Open TAS, Cloud MSS and handling end-to-end Design, Planning, Deployment, Upgradation, Integration, Testing, and Troubleshooting part.

CommunicationCustomer ServiceTelecommunications Technologies & Standards

Senior Core Engineer

Jun 2015 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs

Worked with Nokia Networks Pvt Ltd. as a Senior Core Engineer with hands on knowledge of IMS AND Core Nodes such as Nokia TAS, OPEN TAS, Open MSS & Open MGW, and ATCA MSS & MGW with load balancing technology, DX200 MSS and HLR, IPA 2800 MGW, Blade Cluster and testing. Knowledge of NTAS & IMS project deployment and Support on Telco cloud. Responsible for new node integration, acceptance test of new node, network & System performance analysis, software upgrades and node expansion. Emergency Handling and deployment & testing of feature, handling of new requirement.

CommunicationCustomer ServiceTelecommunications Technologies & Standards

Videocon telecommunications ltd

Switch Engineer(L2 Support)

Aug 2014 – Jun 2015 · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra

worked with Videocon Telecommunications Ltd. as a Switch Engineer with hands on knowledge of O&M of Huawei MSC and MGW (MSOFT 3000X and UMG8900), GENBAND C3/G9 ,SS7 , SIP and ISUP and fault management, NOC Experience, GSM and ILD/NLD Experience, Hands on knowledge on firewall technologies.

Communication