Aradhana Kumar

Operations Associate

Delhi, India19 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

19+ years of experience in telecom and datacom.
Expert in network cloudification and automation.
Proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecom Solutions Architect with expertise in cloud automation and software development.

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Skills

Core Skills

PresalesSolution ArchitectureProduct ManagementCloud AutomationSoftware DevelopmentTechnical Leadership

Other Skills

Customer EngagementRisk AnalysisPythonC++CloudOpenStackJIRACEmbedded LinuxBroadcom QMX/QAXMEF E-LINE/E-LANVxLANHQoSGITTeamCity

About

🔹Presales Expert | Software Architect | Senior Manager 🔹19+ years in Telecom & Datacom | Network Cloudification & Automation | Enterprise-Scale Solutions I’m a result-driven technology leader with over 19 years of experience architecting and delivering high-performance software solutions in the telecom and datacom domains. My expertise spans software architecture, network protocols, cloud automation, and Agile product development. Currently, I serve as a Presales Architect, focusing on Network Cloudification, Automation, and Lab & Testing solutions. I bring a unique blend of technical depth and strategic foresight, having led complex, end-to-end solution initiatives across platform software, network analytics & troubleshooting, and cloud-native environments. I’m passionate about innovation, system optimization, and seamless integration of complex systems. My technical toolkit includes C, C++, Python, JSON, and Linux, with a strong foundation in L2/L3 networking and telecom infrastructure. Let’s connect if you’re interested in: # Driving next-gen telecom solutions # Collaborating on cloud-native network transformation # Exploring innovation in network automation and testing

Experience

19 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

11 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Capgemini engineering

2 roles

Presales Solutions Architect

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Presales Solutions Architect
Leading presales initiatives in Network Cloudification, Automation, and Lab & Testing solutions for telecom clients.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with customer needs and business goals.
Driving solution architecture, feasibility assessments, and stakeholder engagement to support proposal development and customer workshops.
Key Skills:
Presales (including solutioning, offer development), Customer Engagement, Vendor Engagement

PresalesSolution ArchitectureCustomer Engagement

Software Solutions Architect | Senior Manager

Jul 2018 – Dec 2024 · 6 yrs 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Software Solutions Architect
Architected and delivered multi-domain software solutions, translating complex customer requirements into high-level designs and actionable plans.
Supported engineering teams with detailed design, technical clarifications, and delivery oversight.
Partnered with Scrum Masters on backlog grooming, sprint planning, risk management, and release tracking.
Product Owner – Cloud Automation (Virtualized MTAS)
Owned and prioritized product and team backlogs, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals.
Led feature implementation, sprint planning, and release readiness using tools like JIRA.
Acted as the voice of the customer, ensuring end-to-end accountability throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Skills & Tools:
Product & Stakeholder Management · Risk Analysis · Python · C++ · Cloud · OpenStack · JIRA

Product ManagementRisk AnalysisPythonC++CloudOpenStack+2

Aricent

2 roles

Senior Technical Lead

Jan 2015 – Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Led software development for Point-to-Multipoint Microwave Backhaul solutions and managed a web-based Agile project.
Provided technical leadership, task tracking, and customer support while ensuring software quality and timely delivery.
Notable Project: 100G Aggregation Switch Development
Led the development and sustenance of software for a 100Gbit/s aggregation switch, enabling scalable data center networking.
Delivered end-to-end features, provided technical guidance, and managed customer escalations.
Oversaw project execution, team performance, and quality assurance.
Technologies:
C, C++ · Embedded Linux · Broadcom QMX/QAX · MEF E-LINE/E-LAN · VxLAN · HQoS · GIT · JIRA · TeamCity

CC++Embedded LinuxBroadcom QMX/QAXMEF E-LINE/E-LANVxLAN+6

Software Engineer → Technical Leader

Jul 2006 – Dec 2014 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Progressed through multiple roles from Software Engineer to Technical Leader, contributing to and leading complex software development initiatives across telecom infrastructure, embedded systems, and platform software.
Key Contributions & Projects:
🔹 Platform Software & BIST Development
Designed and implemented Built-in Self-Test (BIST) software for plug-in units, including boot image creation, diagnostics, and CLI support.
Developed software download mechanisms and diagnostic utilities for embedded systems.
🔹 Protocol Stack & Driver Development
Designed and implemented protocol drivers and packet framing/de-framing mechanisms for serial communication using HDLC-like framing.
Integrated DSP and PowerQUICC III processors for RLC PDU exchange and link status communication.
🔹 Platform Bring-Up & Integration
Led platform and service bring-up for plug-in units in NSN switches, including Linux module porting, DMA/Petra-B driver integration, and XML-RPC-based client interfacing.
Developed wrapper layers for packet transfer and Ethernet link status monitoring.
🔹 Command Line Interface (CLI) Upgrade – Flexi Platform
Led an onsite team to design and prototype a CLI upgrade framework, successfully demonstrated to the client.
🔹 Porting & International Collaboration
Ported ISS on PonCat and NTE platforms, including QoS integration and board bring-up.
Conducted on-site development and testing in Paris, France, collaborating closely with client teams.
Leadership Responsibilities:
Provided technical mentorship, conducted code reviews, and ensured quality assurance across projects.
Managed task tracking, team training, and cross-functional collaboration to meet delivery milestones.
Technologies & Tools:
C, C++, Linux, Embedded Systems, XML-RPC, DMA, HDLC, DSP, PowerQUICC III, GIT, JIRA