Suresh Katta, PMP, PRINCE2

Experience

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  Wipro Technologies

  May 2005 - Oct 2008

  Poject Lead

  *Part of the team responsible for the up gradation of Ericsson AXE switch from WLN3.1 to WLN4.0(Telephony switch).*This development activity involves the conversion of the platform of Ericsson's switch to operate on VOIP from the traditional telephony.*Responsible for development and verification of SSS subsystem software blocks responsible for SIGTRAN solution (DSS1/DPNSS/IUA/DUA/SCTP protocols).*Testing the Changes made on Ericsson Platform either on Switch or at SEA (switch Simulator).*Trouble shooting of the Trouble reports (TR) generated by costumer or other design centers of Ericsson across the globe for the faults occurred which requires change in Switch Software and providing proper solution for the same using PLEX and ASA languages.*Preparing Function Test Plan, Performing Function Test and System Part Verification Tests. Show less

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  Tieto

  Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Project Lead

  Project Lead handling a size of 8 for developing JAVA API's for Tieto Diameter and SIP Protcol stacks.s in C language.

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  Ericsson

  May 2009 - Jun 2014

  Assignment: Solution Analysis for Policy Charging and Control MBC 2.2 Operator: Saudi Telecom (STC), Saudi ArabiaResponsibilities:1. Feasibility Study for CCN Integration with Huawei GGSN as part of MBC 2.2 solution2. Dimensioning Analysis of CCN and SDP (HW/SW) for supporting the Gy and ESy interface.3. Performed High (HLD) and Low Level (LLD) Solution design for Gy, Esy interfaces connectivity between MBC nodes (CCN, SDP) to GGSN’s and SAPC respectively.4. Solution Analysis for support of SCAP V2 interface between CCN and EMM for DIRECT DEBIT operations of STC Self-Care solution.5. Lead the IOT between Huawei GGSN and CCN to proactively identify and resolved various interworking issues.6. Provided support and KT to MS team on overall Performance monitoring of MBC nodes.7. Troubleshooted all the issues reported in SCAPv2, Gy, and Esy cutovers like diameter error codes, CDR problems, Protocol Violations. Show less Project: MBC 2.3 Release Impact Analysis Organization: BUSS DU NPS Services- Tier 2 Support Plan and DU lab SetupResponsibilities:1. Performed Technical Impact Analysis between MBC 2.2 and MBC 2.3 releases for various features such as a. VoLTE supportb. Policy Management 3GPP Syc. Instant Activation Gyd. Support of SCAPV2 in OCC2. Low Level Design (LLD) Document for MBC 2.3 Test Lab Setup.3. Co-ordinating and Reporting to Tier 2 BSS Domain Manager for DU Lab Setup. Show less Project: Solution Design and Analysis for Gy Dynamic Service Configuration1. Analysed the previous series of Gy migration failures at SingTel and identified the root cause as the Hardware capacity issues and recommended for NSP6.1 Hardware.2. Identified various the existing dimensioning gaps of SingTel Network and delivered Dimensioning analysis report with the required number of CCN, SDP Nodes for SingTel Gy Traffic Profile.3. Performed and delivered High, Level and Low level Design (HLD, LLD) for Gy dynamic service configuration for reducing the Interrogation frequency.4. Provided CPU, Memory statistics for the SingTel Gy Traffic Profile and estimated the safe threshold limits.5. Performed Load Tests using SingTel Gy traffic profile in DU test lab with CCN and SDP Show less

  • BSS Solution Architect

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • BSS Solution Architect

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  • BSS Solution Architect

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Specialist

    May 2009 - Apr 2013
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  Ericsson

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  BSS Solution Architect

  Assignment: Solution Analysis for MBC 2.3 Duration: September 1st 2014 to December 31st 2014Role: Solution ArchitectOperator: Mobinil, EgyptResponsibilities:1.Performed High level (HLD) Solution design, ATP, Statement of Work defining scope of work packages, SICOP estimates for the project “Outbound Roamers PDP Controller Solution in MBC2.3 Mobinil network” for the Ericsson and NSN Core networks.(Gy Interface).2.Performed High Level Solution (HLD),Low level design (LLD),ATP for Instant Gy RAR solution as part of MBC2.3 Project.3.Performed High Level Solution design (HLD) for Sy interface implementation in MBC2.3.network interworking with 3PP PCRF.4.Performed Technical Impact Analysis, Statement of Work,SICOP estimates for the implementation of project “New Numbering plan for Data Lines”5.Performed Technical Impact Analysis, Statement of Work, SICOP estimates for the implementation of changes in Mobinil network for the new operator in Egypt.6.Performed Technical Impact Analysis for the introduction of new monetary DA for monthly fee deduction for one of the existing Prepaid Profiles.7.Received Very good appreciation from Mobinil customer and Ericsson CU management for the performance in this assignment. Show less

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  Ericsson

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2016

  Assignment: Charging System 16 Network EvolutionDuration: January 18nth, 2016 to September 23rd, 2016Role: Lead Solution Architect and Project Management – GSI scope of overall ProjectOperator: Telekom RomaniaResponsibilities:1. Lead Solution Architect for the BSS domain - Charging System 16 Nodes solution deployment.2. HLD/LLD Design3. Consultation for E2E solution design for HW Modernization of BSS Network ( Ericsson Charging System Products- CCN,OCC, SDP, VS ,ECMS).4. Driving the IWPs for OCC Nodes deployment.5. Project Management for GSI scope of work. 6. SPOC to Customer for E2E CS6 design and implementation activities. Show less Assignment: Modernization of Telma Network from CS5 to CS6. Duration: September 2015 - December 2015Role: Solution ArchitectOperator: Telma, MadagascarResponsibilities:1.Handling Requirement gathering workshops with Telma team for upgarding BSS Network.2.Solution Design for Hardware Modernization of End of Support Nodes i.e SDP,CCN,AIR,OCC in Charging System Network.3. Solution design for activation of CS6 features in Telma Network.4.Solution design for Migration of Data Services from traditional CCN Nodes to new OCC Nodes. Show less Assignment: OCC-CCN HW Modernization Duration: March 14nth, 2015 to TilldateRole: Solution ArchitectOperator: Mobinil, EgyptResponsibilities:1.Handled Requirement gathering workshops with Mobinil Team for the HW modernization of CCN Nodes and introduction of OCC Nodes.2.Performed Low level (LLD), ATP for introduction of 15 OCC Nodes in Mobinil Network. This design includes integration and phased migration of existing Data services (Gy), MMS services (SCAPv2) and IOT with 3PP PCRF for the Sy interface from the existing live CCN Nodes in Mobinil Network.3.Performed Low level (LLD), ATP for integration of 6 NSP6.1 CCN Nodes in Mobinil Network. This design includes integration and phased migration of existing Voice Services (CAPv2), SMS services (SCAPv2) and VAS services (SCAPv1) from the existing live NSP5 CCN Nodes in Mobinil Network.4.Performed Migration Strategy documents for the phased migration of Data, MMS, Voice, SMS and VAS services.5.Performed Dimensioning analysis, proposed the target capacity for OCC and CCN Nodes, considering the Mobinil Failover requirements.6.Performed the required Intersite Bandwidth calculations due to new 15 OCC and 6 new CCN’s in Mobinil network. Show less Assignment:Solution Analysis for MBC 2.3 Duration:January 26th 2015 to February 28th,2015Role: Solution ArchitectOperator:Ooredo, KuwaitResponsibilities:1.Performed Solution design (HLD, LLD) for 37 MBC use cases, which Ooredo would be launching to market with MBC2.3 solution features. Solution is designed with the MBC2.3 features Policy Control over Sy, UC/UT concept, Offer driven rating, Offer Management and Real time Threshold notifications.2.Performed Solution design for Roaming Bill shock solution for Postpaid subscribers with MBC2.3 platform using Policy Control over Sy,Offer Driven Rating, Offer Management and Real Time Notifications Features.3.Reviewed and identified the gaps in north bound systems (ESM) used for Subscription Management in Ooredo Network towards MBC2.3 Network. Show less

  • BSS - Senior Solution Architect

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2016

  • BSS Solution Architect

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  • BSS Solution Architect

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  • BSS Solution Architect

    Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
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  Ericsson

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Assignment: BSS- Charging System HW ModernizationDuration: January 2nd, 2017 to March 30th, 2017Role: Solution Architect & Project Management Operator: Orange TunisiaResponsibilities:1.Responsible for deploying the contracted BSS Solution for Orange Tunisia Network. 2. Performs Project management Activities - Cost, Schedule,Scope, Quality, Risk, Stake Holder, and Communications Management.3. Drives the organizational Goals, KPI’s for Competence Management, BusinessImprovement, Delivery based KPI’s.4. Project management for deliverables in WP, IWP Modes, Onsite-Offshore Mixdelivery. Show less

  • BSS - Senior Solution Architect

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Line Management and Project Management

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2017

  • BSS - Senior Solution Architect

    Jan 2017 - May 2017
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  Cerillion Technologies

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Business Analyst

  1. Requirement Gathering for Cerillion BSS (CRM, Billing, Payments and Charging) systems.2. Configuration Design for Cerillion BSS systems from Customer Requirements.3. System Testing

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  Vodafone

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  Technical Delivery Manager - BSS Domain
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  Sandhata Technologies

  Dec 2019 - now

  Technical Project Manager