HEMANTH KUMAR KOPURI
Irving
Summary
Dynamic Technical Project Manager with extensive experience at Celnet Inc, specializing in Ericsson LTE/5G integration and troubleshooting. Proven track record in leading teams to successfully deliver complex projects, utilizing skills in QXDM and Agile methodologies. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication foster collaboration and drive project success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Manager / RAN SME
Celnet Inc
Dallas
- Current
- Install, commission, and integrate Ericsson LTE/ 5G cell site Equipment.
- Experience with ERICSSON products and Mavenir ORAN projects.
- Worked with Leading Telecomm industry clients like AT&T, T-Mobile, Mavenir, Charter Communications, NEC, Triangle Communications and Ericsson.
- Experience with setup and testing Telecom lab environment.
- Analyze and troubleshoot network performance for overall wireless network.
- Knowledge of Protocol Layers NAS, RRC, PDCP, RLC, MAC, PHY, X1-AP, S1-AP, SCTP, TCP/IP Knowledge of LTE /NR Full Protocol Stack (UE& E-Node-B Side). Troubleshooting of fiber CPRI loss.
- Working experience with troubleshooting UE attach issues setting up lab testing environment with TM500, channel emulators, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, indoor and outdoor radios.
- Experience in device log analysis tools such as QXDM, ELT etc.
- Project Management experience to lead team of 10-20 on-field technicians successfully on call.
- Successfully completed multiple Ericsson and Nokia projects with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
- Experience with T-MOBILE Anchor Sites (GSM, UMTS, 4G, LTE, 5g and CBAND).
- Installation, integration, testing, transport, alarm, power, ground, call testing and E911 testing.
- Load software and scripts to perform configuration.
- Experience with deep troubleshooting procedures to bring cell sites on-air and restore connectivity.
- Testing and troubleshooting of Fiber, Ethernet, grounding, and AC/DC cabling.
RAN Technical Program manager & Operations Leads
Mavenir
Richardson
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked as ORAN Technical Project Manager and Successfully completed 3 projects during the tenure.
- Work with 4G and 5G Open RAN systems both SA and NSA.
- Experience with complete working knowledge of 5G ORAN project deployment activities (5G RAN, Radios, 5G Core, 7.2 Split Architecture and Networking router and switches), CU, DU, RU, TM500 ATP testing and QXDM. Troubleshoot UE attach issues.
- Lead and work with RAN team to design, implement and integrate wide range of RAN and 5G Core solutions as per customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Solution Architects for design customer specific ORAN Solutions. Designing and drafting CIQ’s, RFDS and Connectivity Diagrams.
- Draft manuals, testing and operating procedures with schematics, diagrams and flowcharts.
- Working on Deploying Software in cloud native platform using Kubernetes (pods, nodes and clusters).
- Working experience with Cisco Routers/ switches and Fibro LAN switches with GNSS. Servers and Rack setup. Deploy software and hardware as per MOPs.
- Monitoring and review KPIs (RSRP, RSSI, DL and UL SNR, Call traffic etc.).
- Working experience with Multiple vendor radios (Fujitsu, NEC, Ericsson and Nokia) and integrating to L3 layer.
- Review with Internal stakeholders and determine requirements, strategies, and changes in direction.
- Creates and maintains project schedule including action items, scheduling, budget, and risk assessment to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Lead RAN customer delivery projects. Manage and Mitigate Project Dependencies.
- Develop and implement sourcing and vendor strategies for RAN sites deployment.
- Negotiate and run RFPs for RAN projects site activities.
- Collaborate with NPI and R&D on BOM accuracy.
- Coordinate material due dates with Vendors and Procurement to support project timelines.
- Coordinate and schedule shipments with warehouse personnel and 3rd party system integrators.
Consulting Engineer
Versecom LP
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Plan and Schedule site visits and assign tickets to technicians.
- Cisco Router’s (SIAD) provisioning and troubleshooting transport and backhaul connectivity issue.
- Ericsson Baseband installation, Integration and Call testing.
- E911 call testing and SRS call testing. Troubleshooting of fiber CPRI loss.
- Loading scripts using smart laptop, ECI, SIF, RBS summary file and EESI methods
- Commissioning and Configuration of Ericsson Radio Base Stations RBS 3102/6131/6101/6102/6201/6103 cabinets.
- Complete knowledge on Ericsson Radios and Antennas Air21/31, 5G NR 2.5Mhz, Radio 6649, Radio 4415, Octa and Quad Antennas.
- Alarm Troubleshooting, Site Health Check Up, NR KPI optimization, Route and Cluster Drive.
- Complete knowledge of Cells Sites/Base station Equipment and Architecture.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ01.2016
Bachelors - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
GITAM University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India01.2013
Skills
- Ericsson LTE / 5G
- ATT / T-Mobile / verizon
- Mavenir 4G / 5G
- ORAN
- QXDM
- Wireshark
- TM500
- Atoll
- IBwave RF Design
- Optimization
- Cisco
- Nokia
- Fibro LAN routers
- Fibro LAN switches
- Microsoft PMP
- JIRA
- Agile Methodologies
- Troubleshooting
- Telecommunication certification
- LTE
- IMS VoLTE
- Problem-solving
- E911 call testing
- Communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Installation on Nokia Air scale
- Capacity to follow instructions
- LAB IOT certification
- Troubleshooting of fiber CPRI loss
- Microsoft Office
- MINI-TAB
- SAS
- Microsoft Project Management
- Gantt Project
- SixSigma Green Belt Concepts
- Lean Principles
- Windows
- Linux RedHat
- HyperTerminal
- Kubernetes
- AutoCAD
Timeline
RAN Technical Program manager & Operations Leads
Mavenir
08.2021 - 10.2022
Consulting Engineer
Versecom LP
06.2017 - 09.2018
Technical Project Manager / RAN SME
Celnet Inc
- Current
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelors - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
GITAM University