Krishna V Kulkarani I MBA

Experience

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  Sasken Network Engineering Ltd

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  RF Project Engineer

  - Knowledge of wireless access industry, technology (2G/3G) and deployment challenges and opportunities in rural, emerging markets.- Installation Supervision, Commissioning & Integration, Operation and Maintenance of Nokia Flexi, Ultra & Metro BTS, Nokia Node B, Nokia Radio Access Network. Worked on external alarm patching, checking & rectification of BTS elements from Power Plant and PIU.- RF Drive test analysis for Signal strength, Handoffs, Sector swap, Performance and coverage area with Drive test Engineer andOptimize the network- Experience in align and configuring the Microwave at 22 GHz of Carrier backhaul. Show less

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  TE Connectivity

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2013

  Senior RF Engineer

  - Design and optimize the Neutral host DAS and Wi-Fi Network for High rise office buildings, shopping malls, Airports, Metro train- Optimize the network to use minimal components and reach the target Signal strength and Throughput- Actix and TEMS post processing tools to map the CW test results- Preparing RF Technical Design Proposal and Bill of Materials (BOM) for In-Building Solutions.

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  American Tower (Orchestra Technology)

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

  RF Engineer

  - Design and Deploy Neutral host DAS, Small cell and Wi-Fi Network for NASCAR Race tracks using IBwave and Atoll design tool for LTE, UMTS, and CDMA Technologies.- Perform and evaluate RF propagation prediction analysis using iBWave and ensure the contracted values and MACRO dominance- Conduct site survey to understand customer coverage and capacity needs.- Perform system optimization using CW testing and Windcatcher post processing tools to enhance the performance by improving the sectorization and antennas location/orientation and meet the required KPI.- Perform system testing(LTE RSRP, UMTS/CDMA RSCP, GSM RSSI, SINR ) utilizing scanners, spectrum analyzers, Praxsym Signal generators, power meters, TEMS Pocket, optical test equipment and other testing tools,- Perform commissioning of DAS remotes and BTS integration per ATC commissioning and Integration SOW- Prepare and submit testing reports, close-out packages and acceptance docs- Work with customer (carrier), End User and contractor for successful installation of the system. Show less

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  Google

  May 2015 - Aug 2019

  RF Engineer (ConvergeOne)

  - Lead technical programs for the design and deployment of enterprise wireless network infrastructure- Designed network architecture for RF In-Building wireless projects to connect all Google building’s with LTE, UMTS, CDMA technologies and Public Safety considering voice, data and emergency services.- Project Management tools to ensure PM fundamentals such as scope, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, risks, and updates are kept current.- Managed and administered the telecommunications infrastructure planning, implementation and operational activities of new campus builds, lab-data center and special projects for In-building cellular solutions.- Improved quality by creating standards for Installation, Procurement and Telecom Rooms, cut lead times, cut costs.- DAS System Configuration, Performance testing, CW Testing and Optimization for LTE, UMTS and CDMA network to meet Google and Carriers standard KPIs such as RSRP, UL/DL RSSI, throughput using standard test equipment- Work with cross functional internal leadership to ensure all projects meet internal and external requirements and specifications. Show less

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  Common Networks

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Wireless Network Planner

  Common Networks is a wireless 5G home internet provider that brings fiber- class speeds to communities across the country. We’ve taken a distributed systems approach to building a competitor to the local Cable monopolies and closing the Digital Divide in the US.

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  Red Cloud

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  RF Engineer/Project Manager
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  Amazon

  Mar 2020 - now

  As part of the Operations Technology (OpsTech) within Amazon, I spearhead the deployment of cutting-edge IT infrastructure programs and projects across the Global Speciality Fulfillment(GSF) in the Americas region.- Managed - GSF SSD program, manage NA region and the primary contact for new builds, pilots & GSF special projects.- Delivered (75+) total site launches/retrofits/expansions, with (100%) on-time delivery and high level of ownership from project initiation to closure.- Partnered with Wireless Engineering to design and deploy Wireless Access Point (WAP) redundancy to support GSF SSD floor design. Overall budget $20M across 75 sites at an average of $500k per site. Show less

  • Spectrum Program Manager - AWS Ground Station

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Technical Infrastructure Program Manager

    Mar 2020 - Jan 2023