Kousik Nandi

Director of Engineering

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India15 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 10+ years of experience in 4G/5G technologies.
  • Led successful modem software upgrades for major telecom operators.
  • Received multiple awards for exceptional contributions in engineering.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications expert with extensive experience in modem software and certification processes.

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Skills

Core Skills

5gLteCertification ProcessLog AnalysisTestingProtocol StabilityIssue ResolutionField Trial VerificationTesting Lte StackTesting Wimax Software

Other Skills

CNetwork OperatorsTroubleshootingModem ProtocolTeam ManagementLinuxMac OSUMTSGPRSNASAndroidDebuggingRRCClearCaseEmbedded Linux

About

Summary of Expertise: # 4G/5G L3 L2- Staff Engineer with 10+ years of experience on elite companies. # Worked for companies like Broadcom, Samsung, Intel, Mediatek, Zebra, Sony , Qualcomm # Solid understanding of 4G wireless communications as per 3GPP/Operator Specification # Handling certification for PTCRB/GCF/VZW/ATT # Highly experienced with log analysis for both lab and field testing issues # Good knowledge and development experience in C on the UE side and NW side. # Has concrete understanding of LTE from both UE side and RAN side. #Exceptional knowledge on SPIRENT and CMW 500 for LTE throughput testing. # Expertise in running both functional and non-functional LTE test suites on any SMARTPHONE in the world. Achievements: # Field a patent application on the design field for mobile user interface. #Received STAR of the Month Award at OnePlus for exceptional contribution for TMO 5G Issue Handling and Android Q Upgrade delivery on time. # Received STAR of The Month Award for exceptional contribution for VZW issue analysis and helping SONY Mobile Communications on the certification process. # Received SPOT Award for Conversion of test cases from 10776(AT&T) to script for Intel. # Traveled to South Korea for handling LTE throughput testing and issue analysis for HQ. # Traveled to Taiwan for handling certification process on Zebra/Askey's request. # Traveled to Japan for handling certification process of VZW and field issues of ROW operator on SONY Mobile Communications Request.

Experience

15 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Radisys

3 roles

Senior Engineering Manager

Promoted

Dec 2025Present · 4 mos

Engineering Manager

Promoted

Jan 2023Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Staff Engineer

Feb 2020Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Oneplus

Staff Engineer

Jul 2019Feb 2020 · 7 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Description:
  • Led the successful delivery of the modem software upgrade for the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G device, built on the Qualcomm SDM 855 platform. This project involved coordinating and managing the software integration, testing, and deployment process across multiple global networks.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Managed the modem software upgrade delivery process, ensuring seamless functionality and optimization of network connectivity.
  • Collaborated closely with key Network Operators to ensure compatibility and compliance with network requirements:
  • Verizon Wireless (VZW) - USA
  • T-Mobile (TMO) - USA
  • EE (formerly Everything Everywhere) - UK
  • Elisa - Finland
  • Ensured the upgrade was fully tested and optimized for 5G network performance across the different operators, addressing unique network characteristics and requirements for each region.
  • Worked on troubleshooting, resolving network and compatibility issues, and ensuring the software met all carrier-specific standards.
C5GLTENetwork OperatorsTestingTroubleshooting

Sony mobile communications

Technical Project Lead Consultant

Jul 2017Jul 2019 · 2 yrs · Tokyo, Japan

  • #Worked with Sony Mobile Communication Japan on the payroll of Larsen & Toubro Techservices.
  • # Built Modem Protocol team from scratch
  • This project is about helping SOMC with the certification process for VZW for US for CDMA less device. Analyzing VZW/Field trial fail test cases logs and help them to make or suggest necessary changes to make them PASS.
  • Team Size: 5
  • Responsibilities:
  • Understanding NV configuration and suggesting changes.
  • Verification of VZW Lab and Field Logs for fail test cases.
  • Analyzing issues and follows them along with development team/QC till the closure.
  • Keeping track of the critical issues.
  • Following and discussing issues with QC to get fix.
  • Present important and critical issue to the team.
Certification ProcessLog AnalysisModem ProtocolTeam Management

Innominds

Senior Engineer

Feb 2017Jul 2017 · 5 mos

TestingProtocol StabilityLog Analysis

Mediatek

Senior Software Engineer Consultant

Sep 2016Feb 2017 · 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • #Worked with Mediatek on the payroll of Mobiveil Technologies Pvt Ltd
  • This Software Improvement Plan is verification project for MediaTek Bangalore Private Limited. Then main aim of the project is to make the protocol stable and check for bugs in case of fix/changes introduced. Activity includes of overnight test, sanity test, field trial, RD team request tests, lab test etc.
  • Team Size: 6
  • Responsibilities:
  • Understanding Test cases and executing test cases.
  • Checking logs in case of failure of test cases.
  • Raising issue or fixing test cases as needed.
  • Raising issue for protocol related defects as needed.
  • Explaining the critical issues to the team weakly.
Log AnalysisIssue Resolution

Intel corporation

Senior Software Engineer Consultant

Nov 2014Aug 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore

  • #Worked with Intel Mobile Communication on the payroll of Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd.
  • Analysing issues for
  • XMM7262
  • XMM7360
Log AnalysisField Trial Verification

Samsung electronics

Lead Engineer

Jan 2012Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Project: Achieving Zero Market Issues for Commercial Modem in Asia and Europe
  • Description: The primary objective of this project was to ensure zero market issues for a modem being prepared for commercialization in Asia and Europe. This was accomplished by meticulously analyzing field trial logs to identify and address issues related to PLMN search, call drops, voicemail, and call failures.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Conducted thorough verification of field trial logs to investigate fail test cases and identify root causes.
  • Raised issues identified during log analysis and actively collaborated with the development team to ensure timely resolution and closure.
  • Maintained comprehensive tracking of critical issues, prioritizing their resolution to meet project goals.
  • Ensured all necessary fixes were implemented to deliver a stable and reliable modem for the target markets.
  • Team Size: 10
Testing LTE stackTesting WiMAX software

Broadcom

Software Quality Assurance Engineer Consultant

Jun 2010Jan 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bangalore

  • #Worked with Broadcom on the payroll of Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd.
  • Testing LTE stack
  • Testing wimax software release

Education

West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

B.Tech — Computer Science

Jan 2005Jan 2009

Kamalapur Kamala Vidyapith

High School Diploma — Science

Jan 1999Jan 2001

Sree Sree Sarada Vidyapith

High School Diploma — General Studies

Jan 1993Jan 1999

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