Praney Arora

Experience

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  R V Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2011

  Engineer

  o Physical audit and site checks.o BTS installation (Alcatel Lucent).

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  Ericsson

  Oct 2011 - Nov 2013

  Engineer

  Configuration Management-SRFo Configuring/integrating GSM RBSs, NodeB (WCDMA), GPRS/EDGE Features, and Radio Network Optimization related changes. o Responsible for troubleshooting of Radio Network KPI and GPRS/EDGE services related issues; handling change request as per SLA/WLA.o Conducting configuration management on Solaris by Citrix tool and CNA & CHA application Software. o This includes new site integration, H/W Expansion (900 and 1800 both), Software updates and Site migration (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) Network.o Handling the GB-link activity to define link between SGSN & BSC (PCU).o Looking after wireless communication (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) 2G, 2.5G, 3G, Telecom Networks.o Looking after change of cell level and BSC level parameters to improve network performance (Frequency Change, BSIC & BCCH Change).o Optimizing radio network BSS parametero Addition, deletion and modification of CELL level/BSC Level control parameters.o Migration of Sites/BTS from one BSC to another BSC as per requirements.o Troubleshoots the Various alarms related to RBS. Show less

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  Vodafone

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2016

  Assistant Manager

  Responsible for Configuration Management-RAN.GSMo E1 links management for independent & cascaded sites.o Configuration Management on Solaris by Citrix tool and by CNA & CHA application Software. This includes new site integration, H/W Expansion (900 and 1800 both), Software updates and Site migration (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) Network optimization.o EDGE & GPRS definition on sites (timeslot definition for data on media i.e. on A-Bis & cell level changes for optimum EDGE data rate utilization.o Exposure to trouble shooting network issues related to BTS, BSC.o TRA-Pool reconfiguration: Change of data rate from HR TO FR, AFR, AMRHR & EFR& WB or vice versa.o A-Bis optimization-conversion of sites from TDM mode to SCM mode or vice versao HSL and LSL shifting /A link additiono Schema changes -planning and implementationo SGSN MIGRATION in BSCo Migration of Sites/BTS from one BSC to another BSC as per requirements.o SGSN in pool in BSCo Bsc Software upgradesWCDMAo 3G Site creation and RF parameter changes for better optimization of network.o License implementation for CE upgrade in bulk.o Complete NodeB migration from creation to re-parenting in O.N.E tool.o Creation of Iur Link, M3U Association & definition of IuCS & IuPS.o Complete AT (acceptance test) for new EVO 8200 Controller for Mumbai Circle and Pilot sites migration.o Rectification of performance related issues on node like Node Sync, basic parameter settings.o SGSN in pool in RNC Show less

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  Jio

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2020

  Handling and managing end to end RAN configuration of Reliance JIO LTE network PAN India in accordance with NPE team.o Responsible for performing planned activities raised by Corporate and Circle planning team related to Configurational changes at eNodeB, SMC and SCHR end in RF LTE domain.o Performing updates\upgrades for RAN nodes as per plans released by NPE team.o Looking after the update and maintain test plan for any planned/ad-hoc release/patch along with all release specific documents.o Handling Planned activities like enodeB/SMC Grow, Degrow, Migration from one LSMR to another LSMR.o Weekly review with team of multiple vendors Samsung (eNodeB, SMC, SCHR) and Airspan (SMC).o Support in handling abnormal fault scenarios at RAN end when and whenever required.o Good understanding of EPC/SAE Systems like MME, S-GW, P-GW, HSS and IMS. Show less

  • Manager

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Deputy Manager

    Apr 2016 - Apr 2019
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  Ericsson

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

  Technical Authority Expert

  • Tier-2 support for openstack.• Expertise in working on openstack cloud via Horizon and CLI.• Monitoring & Tier2 level troubleshooting for CBIS Nokia Cloud.• Experience in troubleshooting Openstack components Nova, ceph, neutron.• Good understanding of compute performance concepts (NUMA, CPU pinning, Affinity rules & Huge pages).• Good knowledge on OVN packet flows & Troubleshooting packet drops in neutron using tcpdump.• Experienced in troubleshooting issues while creating VMs.• Experienced in Heat Orchestration.• Experience and good understanding of NFV, SDN • Co-ordinate with various team to resolve the issues observed in the openstack environment.• Experience in Administering Containers using Kubernetes.• Supporting various hardware for openstack using Dell, HP, Nokia Show less

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  Qualitest

  Jan 2022 - Nov 2024

  Delivery of end to end test environments 4G & 5G Radio Access network for Telecom. Responsibilities & accountability: • Environment Delivery Management ( strategic projects, proof of concepts, partner delivery) • Management and support of all environments through the life of each project through process and governance frameworks. • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key business customers/stakeholders. Ensure the impact of decisions and activities are understood and accepted by the customer and resources are directed to deliver to agreed time, cost, and quality. • Client handling, solution Implementation, Debugging, Troubleshooting and service rollouts for LTE/eNODE-B.• Having great knowledge of CU/DU split architecture of 5G.• Resolve the customer query of on new technology/technical areas and share information about solution to build the technical platform build.• knowledge on NFV Architecture and how to deploy VNF in telecom Network Show less

  • Technical Project Manager

    Jul 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Environment Delivery Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
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  BT Group

  Nov 2024 - now

  Network Integration Specialist