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ELANGO NETHAJI

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in 5G and LTE baseband development.
  • Proven track record in RF system algorithms.
  • Strong background in DSP optimization and integration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications expert specializing in RF systems and DSP firmware development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Physical Layer5g New Radio (nr)Rf DesignCellular CommunicationsDigital Signal Processing

Other Skills

C (Programming Language)Product DevelopmentRAN BasebandDeveloperRF PlanningRadio Frequency (RF)Radio Frequency (RF) EngineeringRF SystemsRFICB3GPP4G LTEWCDMAGSMAnalytic Problem SolvingCC++

About

As a Senior Engineer with more than Eight years of hands-on experience in the wireless semiconductor and mobile communication industry, I have built my career at the intersection of Cellular PHY design, RF system algorithms, modem calibration, production automation, and 5G/4G baseband development. My journey spans the world’s most advanced cellular ecosystems — from Apple’s end-to-end device calibration and RF system engineering to 5G Layer-1 baseband development for Ericsson through Tietoevry. Over the years, I’ve contributed to cutting-edge solutions across GSM, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-BRP, NB-IoT, Cat-M, and 5G NR, and worked extensively with L1 receiver chains, RFSAC/RF calibration frameworks, PHY algorithms, DSP architectures, modem integration, protocol stacks, and multi-technology coexistence. My professional approach is driven by a commitment to continuous learning, deep technical understanding, systematic problem solving, and delivering scalable, production-ready solutions. I hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Software Engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Salem, where I built strong fundamentals in Embedded C, C++, data structures, operating systems, and compiler platforms. Over the years, I have developed deep expertise in DSP optimization, WiPAS design and implementation, RF cellular system design and integration, LTE modem integration, telecommunications, model-based framework development, and LTE protocol stack development. I have hands-on experience working with a wide range of DSP processors, development environments, tools, and RF equipment, including Xtensa, ZSP, Xilinx platforms, Amari-soft, Rohde & Schwarz instruments, CMW testers, and AeroFlex systems. I am passionate about automotive technologies, wireless communication evolution, and emerging innovations, and I continuously seek opportunities to learn, upskill, and apply new knowledge to complex engineering challenges.

Experience

7 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 8 mos
Average Tenure
7 mos
Current Experience

Tieto

Senior Tech Lead - 5G RAN L1 Developer

Nov 2025Present · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Experience working with 5G L1 Scheduler enhancements and MAC-PHY interface design.
  • Hands-on contribution to 5G-Advanced (Rel-18) PHY features like AI-enabled L1 enhancements and massive MIMO improvements.
  • Exposure to 6G early-stage research areas such as AI-native PHY and ultra-low-latency waveform design.
  • Integration of PHY algorithms using CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, and static analysis tools.
C (Programming Language)Physical Layer5G New Radio (NR)Product DevelopmentRAN BasebandDeveloper

Career break

Caregiving

Sep 2025Oct 2025 · 1 mo · Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Type: Career Break
  • Title: Family Care
  • Start date: September 2025
  • End date: October 2025
  • Description:
  • Took a short career break to support my father during his oncology treatment for a malignant issue affecting his left kidney. During this period, I focused on family responsibilities while staying connected with my professional skill development.

Apple

Senior Engineer

Feb 2024Aug 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • RFSAC(Radio Frequency System Algorithms& Calibration) Cellular development/debug in Surface Mounting Technology lines of the following tech Tech GSM, WCDMA, LTE, NR for Apple product lineup;
  • Responsibilities:
  • Cellular WiPAS(Wireless Productisation Automation Software) development/deployment for Apple product lineup;
  • RF station issue debug;
  • Station SW bug fixes;
  • Online station optimization;
  • Interface with CM(Client Manufacturing) by communicating DOE requirement and review the results
RF DesignRF PlanningRadio Frequency (RF)Radio Frequency (RF) EngineeringRF SystemsRFICB+20

L&t technology services

Senior Engineer

Feb 2024Aug 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

3GPP4G4G LTE5G New Radio (NR)Analytic Problem SolvingC (Programming Language)+18

Career break

Caregiving

Dec 2023Jan 2024 · 1 mo · Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Type: Career Break
  • Title: Family Care
  • Start date: December 2023
  • End date: January 2024
  • Description:
  • Took a career break to support my parents during their medical treatments. My father has an 80% locomotor disability due to childhood polio, and I assisted him during his care needs. I also supported my mother through her incisional hernia surgery and her ongoing rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

Mediatek

Senior Engineer

Jun 2022Nov 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • To Work requires, Study and Understanding the following 3GPP specifications like #36.211 #36.212 #36.213 #36.302 related to DL Outer Receiver for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) for Bit Rate Processing (BRP) in short note as Performance Throughputs, DCI miss in both DL and UL
  • Involved in Design and Implementation of the DL LTE-BRP (Outer Receiver) FW Architecture and Interface with HW ASICs and Inner Receiver, Higher Layers.
  • To Understand the characteristics and functionality of the HW CODA specifications and to know it's requirements based on that to decide the LTE BRP FW to efficiently use it for the HW.
  • Implementation of the Control Channel BRP ( #PBCH #PDCCH #PHICH #PCFICH) and Data Channel(#PDSCH #PMCH) Bit Rate Processing(BRP) to Analyze, Debug, Bug Fix the issue seen in different testing phases like MTK lab test, Field Test with the real Chips across the Globe, FPGA Stimulated HW Test.
  • To Verify the Correctness of the LTE BRP FW to run the INTERNAL Testing, UNIT Testing and Regression Testing of both IT/UT with the Test vectors Generated in Stimulator(Using MATLAB).
  • Involved in design and implementation of the Log viewer tools development in the existing framework using C++ Language as per module "LTE BRP" Standard Of Operation, For variation generations of the CHIPSETS of their projects and also CR automation Tasks using Python.
  • LV tools Development activities for the LTE BRP FW which is majorly useful to see visual representation of the issues like the DCI miss, Performance Low Throughputs, BLER issues in an effective way to analysis and make a reports and transferred it to the Interface Module or Layers the issue.
  • Tools are familiar with Perforce Application for Code IDE, Source Insights, Visual Studio SMART IDE, MTK ELT/NLT tools for logs Analyzer and MAT Perf for Interrupt Service Routine check, Log Viewer(LV) for pictorial representation about the issue present in the Logs in a efficient way.
Physical LayerJenkinsOrthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)DSPSoftware DevelopmentLTE+19

Mobiveil inc.

Senior Telecom Engineer

Jun 2022Nov 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Physical LayerJenkinsDSPOrthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Software DevelopmentLTE+18

Alif semiconductor

Technical Consultant

Oct 2020May 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • #Worked on Porting, Integration and implementation of the Code with Optimization into DSP Firmware development using Cadence (Xtense) Processor, Xtense IDE, Xtense tools for the product category like CATM and NB-IoT.
  • # For Optimization, Analyzing the Cycle Counts based on this priorities which has been taken more cycle and list out those modules and then started to do the Optimization using Intrinsic function with reference docs, Optimize formula and procedure within the MIPS.
  • #For SW Testing using the initial stage of the Unit Test using Module Test framework and then,
  • #For Call Box Testing, Online Verification and validation has been done using the Lab equipment's like Amari-soft CMW500, R&S for Online Attach.
  • #Using Log analyzer with Trace 32, SPI Logs, UE logs and e-NodeB logs for debugging failed and conformance Test cases
  • #Worked on Channels for CATM category like,
  • Cell Search Synchronization Procedure like PSS & SSS
  • Cell Measurements entity like RSRP, RSRQ and RSSI
  • Downlink channels like PBCH, MPDCCH, PDSCH
  • Uplink channels like PUSCH.
Physical LayerDSPOrthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Software DevelopmentLTECellular Communications+14

Blr labs pvt. ltd.

Software Engineer

Oct 2020May 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Physical LayerOptimizationDSPOrthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Software DevelopmentLTE+15

Mbit wireless private limited

2 roles

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Apr 2019Sep 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Experienced Associate Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the wireless semiconductor sector industry. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of engineering (BE) focused in Computer Science & Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Salem.
  • Skilled in Embedded C, C++ in various compiler platform.
  • Strong experience in software architecture, Data Structure (DS) & Algorithms.
  • General knowledge on LTE Modem Integration,Telecommunication, Mobile broadband, Model-based Framework development, LTE Protocol stack development for both eNodeB and UE/modem chip sets.
  • Mainly involved in development of LTE Physical Layer of the Cell Search synchronisation procedure for the DSP firmware development and end-end product signoff.
  • 3GPP - Specification study, Requirements Capture from 36.201, 36.211, 36.212, Design & Implementation of the LTE Cell Search synchronisation procedure. For that UT/ST testing & integration testing activities doing of the Module level based development.
  • Extensive experience in development and testing of software applications.
  • Have a knowledge on software development in DSPs processors (ZSP900M & ZSP981M), ZSP stimulator.
  • Hands on experience with tools like Zview IDE, Zdebugger, DVE , Mbit platform analyser tools, NVM, AT commands and Vim editors.
  • Involved in cross compilation of source code with the Power PC linux and GCC.
  • Ability to discuss the various product's technical requirements, design, issues and providing solution to the issues via day to day or weekly discussion.
  • Working experience in subversion control SVN.
  • Able to work within a team as well as independently.
  • Have worked on conformance test case scripting and validation of the LTE Cell Search module in CAT-M & NB-IOT.
  • Hands on design & implementation of stimulation frameworks development used to validating and debugging the HW & SW partitioning of the control & data flow path along with the DSP processor.

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER II

Jun 2018Mar 2019 · 9 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Education

Government College of Engineering, Salem

Bachelor of Engineering — Computer Science and Engineering

Aug 2016May 2018

Government College of Engineering, Bargur

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Science and Engineering

Aug 2014Jul 2016

Vedhha Vikass Higher Secondary School - India

High Secondary School — Mathematics and Computer Science

Jun 2012Mar 2014

Bharathi Vidyalaya School

SSLC — Mathematics and Computer Science

Jun 2007Apr 2012

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