Ranvir Pal
Langley,BC
Summary
Experienced Cloud Engineer with over 9 years of expertise in configuring, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting 5G cloud native applications in Private and Public cloud environments. Proficient in utilizing leading Cloud Platforms including OCI, Azure, and AWS. Extensive experience providing top-notch services for cloud native (CN) based 5G core NFs. Well-versed in platforms frameworks like CNE (OpenShift, VMWare, Oracle), OpenStack, and Kubernetes. Strong understanding of multi-access technologies and data transfer protocols. Expertise in network monitoring and usage of tools like Wireshark, JDSU, IRIS, ELT, and Tektronix. Good understanding of IMS network architecture and IMS Registration procedures and protocols (SIP & Diameter). Knowledgeable in 5G, LTE, and UMTS network architecture, air interfaces, handover procedures, and network protocols. Hands-on experience with Spirant's traffic generation tools - Landslide & Ixia. Demonstrated understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and proficiency in test management and bug tracking tools such as JIRA, HP ALM & ServiceNow.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cloud Solution Architect
Oracle
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Deploying virtualized and cloud native core applications for 5G core networks on Oracle cloud & Verizon webscale (OpenShift platform)
- Provide services for cloud native (CN) based 5G core NFs
- Handled Horizontal Autoscaling project for Verizon for Oracle’s NRF application
- Validating KPIs for NRF application – Low latency, autoscaling without dropping TCP connections etc
- Validation & troubleshooting of 5G Registration & PDU establishment procedures
- Prepare high level designs for test strategy and requirement coverage
- Provided effective support in initial system implementation design and architect, network
- Worked in resolving design issues within network elements
- Responsible for tracking network buildouts in a phased manner
- Involved in remote test and tools assessment for automation infrastructure
- Worked on multiple scripting languages, test implementations and script network debugging
- Involved in assisting the lab support team in deploying new network elements and technologies prior to going live
- Responsible for highlighting issues, risks, limitations for the present and future deliverables
- Monitored network performance and identified areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within deadlines, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Improved security measures by performing risk assessments and applying best practices in cloud architecture design.
- Reduced deployment time with streamlined processes and automation for faster solution delivery.
- Kept projects on track with thorough monitoring of progress against milestones, promptly addressing any issues or roadblocks encountered along the way.
- Delivered innovative solutions that exceeded client expectations by staying current with emerging trends in cloud technology and incorporating them into designs when appropriate.
- Mentored junior team members to facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development in cloud technologies.
- Provided architectural leadership and guidance to technical teams to deliver robust, highly scalable and cost-effective solutions.
- Defined cloud architecture for both hybrid and non-hybrid cloud solutions.
Network Test Engineer
AT&T
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Performed Feature testing, Functional testing, system testing, Smoke testing, sanity testing on network and web applications
- Experience in lab environment setup and setup verification for conducting tests on network elements.
- Involved in network Testing of 5G/4G NFs/ nodes and end-to-end 5G, LTE, & VoLTE call flow testing.
- Support integration of new design and infrastructure in AT&T network.
- Interacting with client and various vendors to gather requirements and understanding AT&T’s End to End architecture and new services.
- Ensuring the right test setup/environment is prescribed to the project teams based on the appropriate standards and procedures
- Involved in executing test plans, collecting logs, opening bugs, failure investigation, reproducing bugs and generating test reports
- Demonstrated exceptional project management skills by consistently meeting deadlines for test deliverables, even under tight time constraints.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation of test results, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented.
- Contributed to successful product launches by ensuring network systems met quality standards through meticulous testing procedures.
- Provided firewall and VPN management and incident response.
- Reduced project delivery time by implementing automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Conducted regression testing, analyzed results, and submitted observations to development team.
- Managed defect tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation of issues for efficient resolution.
- Identified and tracked software defects and supported developers in resolving problems by completing additional tests.
- Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during end-to-end testing phases, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Exceeded client expectations through exceptional attention to detail in identifying potential defects before release.
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering -
Oklahoma State University
01.2012
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering -
Jaypee University of Information Technology
01.2007
Skills
- Cloud: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, OpenStack & AWS
- Cloud Deployment models: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
- Scripting & other Languages: Shell & Bash scripting, Python, JSON &YAML
- Operating Systems: Red Hat Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows & MacOS
- Containerization: Kubernetes & Docker
- Web Application testing tools: Selenium
- API testing tools: Postman
- Other tools: Helm, Jira, GitHub, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Networking tools: Wireshark, TCP dump, Putty, Cisco Packet Tracer and Network Simulator
- Network Protocols: HTTPS/HTTP, RRC, GTP, Diameter, SIP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, OSPF, DNS
- Telecom: 5G Packet Core, LTE & IMS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Cloud Solution Architect
Oracle
06.2022 - 06.2024
Network Test Engineer
AT&T
08.2013 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering -
Jaypee University of Information Technology
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering -
Oklahoma State University