Nitin Kuppelur

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

20 years of telecom experience
Expert in LTE and 5G technologies
Contributed to multiple 3GPP standards

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecom Protocol Development Expert with extensive experience in 5G and LTE technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentOptimizationProtocol Development3gpp StandardsTestingDesign And Development

Other Skills

ProgrammingGSMGPRSUMTSLTE5G3GPPNASC (Programming Language)Interpersonal SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationSoftware Development MethodologiesArchitectureAnalytical Skills4G

About

Nitin Kuppelur | Technical Lead | Telecom Expertise | LTE | 5G | NAS Protocol Stack Development | 20 Years Experience Seasoned Technical Lead with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the dynamic realm of telecom. Specializing in GSM, UMTS, LTE, and cutting-edge 5G technologies, I’ve dedicated my career to advancing the world of wireless communications. Adept at crafting efficient Layer 3 NAS protocol stack solutions, my contributions have been instrumental in shaping the way mobile devices connect and communicate. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication, I bring a solid educational foundation to my pioneering work. Notable achievements include leading the launch of the dual SIM and LTE solutions to the market, and actively contributing to 3GPP standards that drive the future of telecom. My passion for innovation is underscored by a remarkable track record of securing multiple patents in the telecom domain. I’ve also played a significant role in shaping 3GPP standards through my dedicated contributions. My expertise lies in LTE, 5G, NAS, protocol stack development, and 3GPP standards. #TelecomExpert #LTE #5G #ProtocolStack #3GPP #Innovation #WirelessCommunication

Experience

20 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

6 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Apple

Software Engineer

Dec 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

OptimizationProgrammingSoftware Development

Intel corporation

3 roles

Software Architect

Mar 2019 – Dec 2019 · 9 mos

Working on GSM/GPRS/UMTS/LTE/5G protocol development for NAS layer. Contributing in requirements definition and review, prototyping, design, interface implementation, testing of Intels 5G modem. Technically leading critical topics related to 3GPP releases, customer features and operator features. Contributing to the 3GPP CT1 for LTE and 5G related topics.

OptimizationProgrammingProtocol Development3GPP Standards

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2011 – Mar 2019 · 8 yrs 1 mo

I have worked on GSM/GPRS/UMTS/LTE/5G protocol development for NAS layer. I am contributing LTE - legacy protocol interface design, LTE NAS protocol development, host test environment setup and test execution, leading cross functional activity for PS features for Intel modems. Here I have contributed for various feature addition for 3GPP releases, customer features and operator features. I have also contributed to UE performance improvement for CSFB, manual PLMN search, fast PLMN search, OOS and LS recovery, fast user command processing, emergency call handling and various operator scenario improvement for H3G/ATT/T-Mobile/NTT DoCoMo/KT/SKT/Vivo/Airtel etc. These improvements were well acknowledged by customers and operators and set a new standard for user experience. Apart from this I was involved writing test cases for host test, as well as target test for various issues and features.

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Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2010 – Feb 2011 · 7 mos

I have worked on GSM/GPRS/UMTS protocol development for NAS layer. Here I have contributed for various feature addition for 3GPP releases, customer features and operator features. Apart from this I was involved writing test cases for host test, as well as target test for various issues and features.

OptimizationProgrammingProtocol Development3GPP Standards

Samsung

Senior Software Engineer

Oct 2007 – Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Worked on platforms from ST Ericsson, Qualcomm, Freescale, Infineon and Marvel. Involved in analyzing protocol and system level issues from carriers, IOTs, Field Testing, GCF conformance testing and operators testing including AT&T, T-mobile, Vodafone etc. Also developed TTCN testcases for testing Rel 7,8 and 9 and testcases to reproduce operators and field related scenario.

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Sasken communication technologies ltd

Software engineer

Nov 2005 – Oct 2007 · 1 yr 11 mos

Worked on Design and development of TI REL6 stack in Mobility management, SMS and other NAS modules. Handling requirement gathering and implementation of the NAS enhancements. Also supported integration and testing of features.

OptimizationProgrammingDesign and DevelopmentTesting