Prateek Shantharama
Starkville,MS
Summary
Senior Engineer specializing in cellular wireless networks and WLAN. Proven track record at Sequans Communications and Ex Qualcomm showcasing expertise in communication systems, cellular networks, LTE, 5G. Skilled in hardware acceleration, resource computation optimization. Proficient in algorithm design and adept at debugging/testing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant Professor
Mississippi State University - Meridian Campus
Starkville, MS
05.2024 - Current
- Led innovative research projects in wireless communication systems, emphasizing advancements in 5G/6G technologies, IoT, MIMO systems, and cognitive radio networks.
- Authored competitive research grants from federal agencies like the NSF and NTIA, as well as industry partners.
- Designed and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in wireless communication and signal processing.
- Played a pivotal role in conducting collaborative research initiatives with industry and academic partners
- Led development of innovative wireless communication technologies, resulting in patent filings and successful commercialization
- Assisted students with academic advising for coursework, research projects, and career planning
- Provided technical leadership in establishing research labs, including procurement and maintenance of state-of-the-art equipment.
Senior Systems Engineer
Sequans Communications
Paris, France
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Infrastructure vendor partnerships on CAT-Mn NB-IOT product (Ericsson, Nokia, etc.)
- Provided technical support and planned activities for the Sequans 4G legacy project. Collaborated closely with Sequans R&D teams to ensure smooth interactions.
- Integration of simulation software changes (bug fixes and new features), with a strong focus on LTE protocol stack, drivers, system interfaces, RF management and low power procedures for embedded devices, etc
- Designed and executed system integration test plans to evaluate modem features not covered by standard test cases
Senior Engineer
Qualcomm Technologies
01.2022 - 01.2024
- 5G NR Radio Unit and Distributed Unit Integration: Seamlessly integrated RU and DU software into the 5G NR network infrastructure, adhering meticulously to 3GPP standards, while resolving challenging issues
- Radio Unit: Proficiently operated and maintained the Keysight PNA-X (PNAX) VNA for RF and microwave measurements, including S-parameter measurements, signal analysis, and calibration procedures
- Designed and executed custom measurement setups to evaluate RF components, such as filters, amplifiers, antennas, and connectors, for performance and compliance with design specifications.
- Generated comprehensive test reports, documenting measurement results, and providing clear, actionable insights for design adjustments
- Distributed Unit (Hi PHY - L1): Proficiency in implementing low-latency communication and ultra-reliable advanced modulation schemes, beamforming, and massive MIMO technology
- In-depth knowledge of flexible frame structures, coding techniques, and error correction methods.
- Expertise in downlink and uplink channels, including the physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH), and their associated control channels
- Performance Testing: Collaborate with hardware and software teams for seamless device integration.
Wireless Research Eng. Intern
Sony Corporation of America
San Jose
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Expertise in WiFi PHY layer (L1) protocols, standards, and technologies, including 802.11ac, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), and beyond
- Strong understanding of WiFi MAC layer (L2) principles, frame structures, and access control methods
- Proficiency in medium access mechanisms, such as Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA).
Teaching Assistant
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Imparted knowledge in simulation performance within GNU Radio, delving into signal analysis techniques for communication systems, and demystified topics like current cellular architectures, GSM, 5G, LTE, and Virtualization
- Tutored students in Intel Quartus Prime Lite simulation, unraveling the complexities of basic digital communication concepts.
Research Assistant
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Crafted and designed algorithms for discrete time simulations in omnet++, along with architectural frameworks for cutting-edge 5G technologies
- Reviewed and published esteemed international journal papers, contributing substantially to the field.
Intern
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bengaluru, India
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Diligently maintained networks through NCTUNS and Cisco Packet Tracer, optimizing system performance and troubleshooting network glitches.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Arizona State University
Tempe05.2022
Masters of Technology (M.Tech) - Computer Network Engineering
The National Institute of Technology, Mysore
08.2016
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
India08.2014
Skills
- Communication systems
- Cellular networks
- LTE
- 5G
- Hardware acceleration
- Resource computation
- Optimization
- Algorithm design
- Debugging
- Testing
- Scripting
- 5G/6G technologies
- Cognitive radio networks
- Research grant authoring
- Commercialization efforts
- Research lab establishment
- System integration testing
- RF and microwave measurements
- Test report generation
- Performance testing
- Device integration
- RAN configuration optimizations
- Algorithm design for discrete time simulations in omnet
- Architectural frameworks for 5G technologies
- Grant Writing
Publications
- Prateek Shantharama and Akhilesh Thyagaturu, et al. "LayBack: SDN Management of Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) for Network Access Services and Radio Resource Sharing", IEEE Access 6, 57545-57561.
- Mu Wang and Prateek Shantharama, et al. "A multi-layer multi-timescale network utility maximization framework for the SDN-based layback architecture enabling wireless backhaul resource sharing", Electronics 8 (9), 937.
- Prateek Shantharama and Akhilesh Thyagaturu, et al. "Hardware-Accelerated Platforms and Infrastructures for Network Functions: A Survey of Enabling Technologies and Research Studies", (Accepted, in-print).
- Prateek Shantharama and Akhilesh Thyagaturu, et al. "Hardware Acceleration for Container Migration on Resource-Constrained Platforms", (IEEE Access, Accepted, in-print)
- Thyagaturu, A. S., Shantharama, P., Nasrallah, A., & Reisslein, M. (2022). Operating systems and hypervisors for network functions: A survey of enabling technologies and research studies. IEEE Access.
- Prateek Shantharama and Dr. T.H. Sreenivas. "ISM (Information Storage Management) Frame-Work for Companies", International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science & Technology (IJARCST 2016), ISSN: 2347 -8446 (Online)
- Shantharama, P. (2022). SDN Based Layered Backhaul Optimization and Hardware Acceleration (Doctoral dissertation, Arizona State University).
Certification
- 4G LTE: Technology, Architecture and Protocols
- 5G Air Interface (5G NR)
- 5G Corer Network (Backhaul)
- WIFI
- Open AI Cellular (OAIC)
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PL5k8uQAAAAJ&hl=en
Journals and conferences peer review
- Serving as a peer reviewer for the following esteemed journals:
- IEEE Communication Surveys & Tutorials (Journal Impact Factor: 17.188)
- IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)
- IEEE Access
- IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management
Information Disclosure Forms
Efficient and Reliable RACH-less Handover for 5G networks - Qualcomm Technologies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Research Grants
- NTIA (PWSCIF Program) - Modularization and Linearization of SDRs: Enhancing Flexibility, Scalability, Performance, and Maintainability through Customizable RU Subsystems
- NTIA (PWSCIF Program) - SMART-ORU: Superior MultifunctionAl Reconfigurable Antenna Arrays and Beamforming Technology for Advanced Open Radio Units
Timeline
Research Assistant Professor
Mississippi State University - Meridian Campus
05.2024 - Current
Senior Systems Engineer
Sequans Communications
01.2024 - 04.2024
Senior Engineer
Qualcomm Technologies
01.2022 - 01.2024
Wireless Research Eng. Intern
Sony Corporation of America
01.2021 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
08.2018 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
01.2018 - 12.2020
Intern
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
08.2015 - 11.2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Arizona State University
Masters of Technology (M.Tech) - Computer Network Engineering
The National Institute of Technology, Mysore
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
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