Karan Bhatia

Product Manager

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India15 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

12 years of experience in Test Methodology.
Expert in 4G & 5G 3GPP call flows.
Maintained bug leak percentage below 10%.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Testing Specialist with expertise in 4G and 5G technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

TelecommunicationsSim

Other Skills

Test PlanningDebuggingTest Management4GProject ManagementTest StrategyTest CasesManual TestingTest AutomationLean Six SigmaAgile & Waterfall MethodologiesTest EquipmentLTEProtocol Stacks3GPP

About

A Test Methodology Strategist with 12 years of experience in Test Planning, Test Case Design & Development, Test Environment Setup, Test Execution and Debugging Phases in 3GPP Cellular domain and Smartcard technologies. In-depth understanding of 4G & 5G 3GPP call flows, network procedures, air interfaces and protocol stacks. In and out knowledge and experience with UICC/eUICC processes, flows, file structures and configurations as per relevant standards and specifications (ETSI, 3GPP and Global Platform) Acceleration of internal bug count and outpaced customer issues, hence maintaining leak percentage less than 10% as a Verification & Validation Lead in last 3 years. Also, Implementation of test automation frameworks like Protocol Test System (PTS) in Anritsu RTD, Live Network Test System (LNTS) and SIM/SAT Test System (STS) in Comprion IT3 & eUICC Profile Manager to improve the efficiency, test coverage and bug count. Directly engaged and supported top Identity customers to resolve technically complex and critical issues in a 24x7x365 global support team. Log Analysis & debugging of 5-10 customer issues per week as part of Global Modem Customer Support Team for last 3 years. Execution & debugging of 3GPP GCF/PTCRB Protocol and USIM/USAT test cases and scripts as Lab Conformance Engineer in Intel for 3.5 years. 2 years of direct experience working with ATT carrier to deliver products that operates on its network as part of Carrier Acceptance Testing (CAT). Preparation of Conformance and CAT automation setups on various TE e.g. R&S CMW-500, Anite SAT/9000, Anritsu 8480/8430, COMPRION, Agilent 8960, etc.

Experience

15 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

8 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Mediatek

2 roles

Technical Manager

Promoted

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

SIMTelecommunications

Staff Engineer

Nov 2017 – Jun 2022 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Team Size: 12
Role:
To understand the functionality of the product under test and to stay connected with changing requirements and documentation.
Drive modem Test Projects for Planning, Preparation and Test cases design & execution in Lab and Field Environment.
Building test automation frameworks to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, test coverage and bug
count.
Analysis and debugging of modem protocol related issues, to collaborate with team members in System Verification and modem R&D.
Directly engage and support top Identity customers to resolve technically complex and critical technical issues in a 24x7x365 global support team.
Conduct ticket reviews with the customer and be responsible to follow up and drive the solutions.
Own the tickets end to end and take responsibility for all being satisfactorily closed.

SIMTelecommunications

L&t technology services limited

Senior Test Engineer

May 2014 – Nov 2017 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore, India

Client: INTEL Mobile Communication, Bangalore
Role:
Device conformance testing including Protocol testing and SIM/SAT Testing on LTE/3G devices.
Understanding the project requirements and creating the PICS/PIXIT for the same.
Preparation of automation setups on all the test setups e.g. Anite, Comprion, Anritsu, R&S etc.
Feature Release Testing for new features.
Updating test case repository with status on daily basis.
Customer issues and internal issues first-hand analysis, reproduction and CR verification for committed bugs.
Collaborate with and influence development teams to improve the overall design.

Telecommunications

Bull amesys conseil

Product Test Engineer

May 2013 – Mar 2014 · 10 mos · Singapore

Client: INTEL Mobile Communication, Singapore
Role:
Testing and verification of HSxPA/3G/GSM RF parameters- Maximum Output Power,
Frequency error, SEM, EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, Maximum Input Level, Data throughput, Open Loop Power Control, Closed Loop Power Control, etc. in shielded environment under normal & extreme conditions.
Verifying the device Performance as per regulatory & certification requirements.
Involved in flashing latest builds using FlashTool and calibration of the DUT and RF cables to avoid cable losses.
Solve complex engineering problems in Lab Equipment such as Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, Power supply, Spectrum analyzer, Power and Current meters etc.
Generating Final Test Reports for personal future records using MS-Excel and PowerPoint.
Handling and troubleshooting of issues with TE like CMU 200 and CMW 500.

Telecommunications

Tech mahindra

Technical Associate

Jan 2011 – Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Noida Area, India

Role:
Overseeing & coordinating CAT Testing as per spec 10776 of various OEMs/ODMs devices using system simulators Anite & CMW-500.
Analysing System Simulator defects in close cooperation with Anite/R&S vendors.
Capturing, reading and analysing device traces using tools such as ‘QXDM professional’ and ‘Mobile Analyzer’.
Triage the defects to make sure right technical teams are working on it.
Generating comprehensive final test reports and delivering to clients.
Managing external parties and suppliers (device manufacturers, test house) during test and acceptance phase.
Interacting with the clients to provide them technical consultation.

Telecommunications