M.S. Senthilkumaran
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Integration Specialist
Nokia Canada Inc
09.2021 - Current
- Hybrid function between Solutions Architect and Product Owner,
supported by the Product Manager (PM) and agile development team, - responsible for gathering and documenting the feature requests / user
stories / nonfunctional requests and then ensuring that the deliverables
produced by the development effort conform to the design and
business needs - Partners with PM to manage risk, schedule, quality and change
throughout the project Life-cycle
Partners with vendors / Business to prime and resolve defects and
ensure alignment post-release
Involved in key Architecture and Project deliverables, including (and not
limited to) interface specifications, integration requirements, data
schemas, and design documentation, as well as the business’
implementation strategies and plans.
Contributes to the planning of the work Acts as liaison for cross-functional team, including vendor and business
partners.
Schedules and mediates team meetings, follow up on issues, obtains
sign-off from project stakeholders on completion of documented
deliverables
Projects # Bell 5G ,Freedom Mobile,Videotron,SaskTel, Telus
Staging, Integration, Upgrade for Nokia 5G Core products Shared Data
Layer (SDL) and UDM/UDR,HSS,HLR CNF/VNFs and BM solutions
Nokia L4 certified specialist in SDL, OneNDS, MNP /EIR Products
E2E consulting in deployment, integration, testing and troubleshooting
of LTE/VOLTE and Wi-Fi network.
Solution Architecting for the Networks Comprises 5G UDM, (SDM)Subscriber Data
Management, IMS (IP Multimedia services) - VNF deployments in OpenStack and VMware Cloud Platforms, CNF deployments in NCS/NCOM based deliveries
Creating MOP (Method of procedure), technical documentation for new
Installation, features and Upgrades of Nokia 5G Core nodes.
Testing of solutions, software releases and upgrade activities in
customer lab and production environment.
Pre-sales support in E2E Solution design/architecture, effort estimate,
scope of work,service costing/Budgetary Estimation & Validations.
Technical support for the customer network, including E2E troubleshooting of complex network issues, resolution of issues and
customer technical queries.
Engaging with R&D on Automation Frameworks in Products Features - Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for software licensing and hardware procurement while ensuring cost-effective solutions were selected.
- Provided high-quality customer service throughout all stages of the integration process, addressing concerns promptly to maintain client satisfaction levels consistently high.
- Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
- Played a key role in successful completion of several large-scale projects involving multi-system integrations within strict deadlines.
Solution Specialist
Nokia Networks
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Streamlined operational efficiencies, executing structural steel painting processes.
- Decreased process discrepancies, proactively inspecting performance and site safety while monitoring project status.
- Monitored project status and productivity while inspecting performances to decrease process discrepancies .
- Managed diverse projects and resolved complex issues to support timely completion.
- Coordinated seamless integration of third-party applications into existing systems, ensuring minimal disruption to end-users while maximizing solution benefits.
- Implemented corrective actions to fix root causes of various issues.
Lead Integration SPOC
Nokia Networks
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Involved in Facebook Cloud Core Project as Lead Integration SPOC, leading VNF teams on Integration along with SD, EIR, HSS/HLR VNF deployment
- Handling Router, Leaf Switch configuration for Staging
- Handling CIQ/DNP/Architecture Reviews with Customer and Internal VNF SPOCs during Project course.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, driving innovation in testing methodologies.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
Solution Specialist
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Involved as Solution Specialist for cloud VMware HSS 18.5 Staging for customer Charter communication.
Solution Specialist
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Involved as Solution Specialist for cloud OpenStack HSS/HLR/OneEIR Staging & OneNDS, Integration Activities for Altice MVNO Deployment.
Lead Engineer
Plintron Global Technologies Pvt LTD
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Handled Configurations management of GGSN
- Integrated and managed IN, VAS (SMSC, USSD, OTA, Media servers) with peer entities
- Configured OCS/IN with Charging templates
- Supported OCS-GGSN Peer connection creations and troubleshooting live issues
- Led Inter-Connect projects and Interconnect Billing and Fraud management Activities
- Implemented Home Rooting Call Logic for all country Roam services
- Launched New features in GGSN, DPI configurations based on requirements
- Handled HLR/HSS Migration activities and subscriber Migration activities
- Implemented Plinton HLR for Germany, France, UK, Australia Lycamobile Projects and supported service launch activities
- Conducted UAT for HLR Migrations and supported other HLR/HSS related activities.
MSS Engineer
ZTE Telecom PVT LTD
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Implemented ZTE HLRe and USPP in MTS Chennai
- Managed Network Capacity and performed routine health checkup of NSS elements
- Troubleshot routing issues and performed preventive maintenance of NSS Nodes
- Handled Operation & Maintenance of ZTE CDMA Network Elements
- Analyzed IP call flows and troubleshooted critical and major problems
- Involved in Assurance Tests of MGW & AN-AAA server.
MSS Engineer
SISTEMA SHYAM TELESERVICES
05.2009 - 04.2010
- Implemented ZTE HLRe and USPP in MTS Chennai
- Managed Network Capacity and performed routine health checkup of NSS elements
- Troubleshot routing issues and performed preventive maintenance of NSS Nodes
- Handled Operation & Maintenance of ZTE CDMA Network Elements
- Analyzed IP call flows and troubleshooted critical and major problems
- Involved in Assurance Tests of MGW & AN-AAA server.
Education
Master of Engineering - Power Electronics And Drives
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore05.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications
Sethu Institue of Technology
Madurai04.2005
Skills
- SS7,SCCP,DIAMETER,CAMEL,SMPP,MAP
- Program direction
- SIP,HTTP,INAP,GSM protocols
- Basic Knowledge in Shell Scripting in Unix & Linux
- Cloud Based Staging
- Integration expertise
- Cloud Native Implementations expertise (AWS, Kubernetes)
- Solution Implementations for GSM and CDMA, IMS, MVNO, 5G Core Networks
- Basic knowledge in the Cisco /Juniper switch and router configurations
- Knowledge in Electronics circuit design software's like MATLAB, PSPICE, VHDL
- Application support
Certification
- IoT integration to Core VER10-A3, unknown, Certified
- IoT integration to Core VER10-E3, unknown, Certified
- MNP and EIR SDM90-E3, unknown, Certified
- MNP and EIR SDM90-E4, unknown, Certified
- NT HLR SDM70-E3, unknown, Certified
- One-NDS SDM80-E3, unknown, Certified
- One-NDS SDM80-E4, unknown, Certified
- SDM SDM10-A3, unknown, Certified
- SDM Migration SDM60-A3, unknown, Certified
- Shared Data Layer SDM85-A3, unknown, Certified
- Shared Data Layer SDM85-E3, unknown, Certified
- Telco Cloud Infrastructure COR11-E3, unknown, Certified
Notable Projects Experience
- Lead Integration SPOC in Facebook Cloud Core Project, 01/2020, present, Leading All VNF teams on Integration Along with SD, EIR, HSS/HLR VNF deployment. Handling Router, Leaf Switch configuration for Staging. Handling CIQ/DNP/Architecture Reviews with Customer and Internal VNF SPOCs during Project coarse.
- Deployed & Integrated SDL /UDM and 5GC Portfolio Labs in North America, unknown, unknown, Involved in SDL demo Activities for CSP.
- Solution Specialist for cloud OpenStack HSS/HLR/OneEIR Staging & OneNDS Integration Activities for Altice MVNO Deployment, 07/2018, 12/2019, Involved as Solution Specialist for cloud OpenStack HSS/HLR/OneEIR Staging & OneNDS Integration Activities for Altice MVNO Deployment.
- Solution Specialist for cloud VMware HSS 18.5 Staging for customer Charter communication, 09/2018, 01/2020, Involved as Solution Specialist for cloud VMware HSS 18.5 Staging for customer Charter communication.
- SDL 19 Deployment hands-on (lab), unknown, unknown, Has SDL 19 Deployment hands-on (lab).
- NDS17 Upgrade Activities in Verizon and HSS Integration Engineer in MTC consolidation Project, unknown, unknown, Involved as Solution Specialist in NDS17 Upgrade Activities in Verizon and HSS Integration Engineer in MTC consolidation Project.
- E2E Solution Architect for Subscriber, HLR, HSS Migration, unknown, unknown, Involved as E2E Solution Architect for Subscriber, HLR, HSS Migration.
- Staging/Installation/Integration of MNP/EIR Telia Sonera-Project (SE, LT, EST, FI and DK), unknown, unknown, Involved as Solution Architect in Staging/Installation/Integration of MNP/EIR Telia Sonera-Project (SE, LT, EST, FI and DK).
- Product Spoc for SI-Studio Automation Activities for One MNP/EIR, unknown, unknown, Involved as Product Spoc for SI-Studio Automation Activities for One MNP/EIR.
- Staging/Installation/Integration of MNP/EIR Smart Philippines Project (3 Months)-NOKIA, unknown, unknown, Involved as Solution Architect in Staging/Installation/Integration of MNP/EIR Smart Philippines Project (3 Months)-NOKIA.
- Solution Specialist in IMS-Volte Deployment RJio-India (PAN India IMS core)-NOKIA, unknown, unknown, Involved as Solution Specialist in IMS-Volte Deployment RJio-India (PAN India IMS core)-NOKIA.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/13/83
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
System Integration Specialist
Nokia Canada Inc
09.2021 - Current
Lead Integration SPOC
Nokia Networks
01.2020 - 12.2020
Solution Specialist
09.2018 - 01.2020
Solution Specialist
07.2018 - 12.2019
Solution Specialist
Nokia Networks
01.2018 - 08.2021
Lead Engineer
Plintron Global Technologies Pvt LTD
06.2011 - 07.2014
MSS Engineer
ZTE Telecom PVT LTD
04.2010 - 06.2011
MSS Engineer
SISTEMA SHYAM TELESERVICES
05.2009 - 04.2010
Master of Engineering - Power Electronics And Drives
PSG College of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications
Sethu Institue of Technology
Similar Profiles
Dana VasilescuDana Vasilescu
Business Line Procurement Manager at Nokia CanadaBusiness Line Procurement Manager at Nokia Canada
SURESH SRSURESH SR
Devops Engineer at Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt LtdDevops Engineer at Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt Ltd
Amit KumarAmit Kumar
R&D Technical Lead at Nokia Solution and NetworksR&D Technical Lead at Nokia Solution and Networks