Prathiba Venkatesh
Denton,USA
Summary
Integration Engineer with expertise in 4G EPC and 5GC deployment, focusing on integration and configuration. Demonstrated success in optimizing network deployments and improving system integration efficiency. Skilled in cross-domain collaboration and peer mentoring, contributing to successful project outcomes through strong communication and technical skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer
Wipro
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed low-level design documents for CMG control and user plane architecture.
- Customized CMG configuration files for efficient network deployment.
- Executed system integration and functional testing with EPC and 5GC components.
- Collaborated with cross-domain teams to optimize and troubleshoot network configurations.
Senior Solution Integrator
Ericsson
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Prepared lower-level design for new SMF and AMF instance, including IP address assignment and cluster admin setup.
- Customized Helm packages for client environment to support multiple critical releases.
- Executed deployment, redeployment, and upgrades of SMF and AMF instances in internal and customer labs.
- Created and updated CIQs and MOPs based on PCC enhancements and release specifications.
- Conducted configuration audits by comparing application settings with reference configurations.
- Designed and validated Robot Framework scripts to automate deployment processes and health checks.
- Collaborated in troubleshooting during deployment phases, analyzing ADP logs, DDC logs, and application statuses.
- Facilitated FOA MW deployments and upgrades at customer production sites.
Test Engineer
Tech Mahindra
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Reviewed network design requirements and created comprehensive test cases for all scenarios.
- Collaborated with customer and vendor to review and accept test cases.
- Executed manual and automation regression testing for patches applied in parallel.
- Validated execution logs for successful and failure outcomes across various interfaces.
- Conducted thorough validation of policy traces to identify issues during testing.
- Managed defects by logging, tracking to closure, and supporting team in HP ALM.
- Led task distribution and monitored progress to ensure timely delivery.
- Mentored junior team members on processes and best practices.
Assistant Professor
Adhiyamaan Polytechnic College
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Conducted lectures on computer networks and digital electronics, including laboratory sessions.
- Evaluated assignments, exams, and lab work to ensure academic standards.
- Mentored students in career development and facilitated on-campus placements.
- Contributed to curriculum planning and engaged in departmental activities.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India04-2017
Skills
- 5GC-SMF, AMF, CMG, CMM, NRD
- 4G EPC - SAPC, PGW, MME
- Protocols: HTTP2, Diameter, GTPv2, SIP, RTP, LDAP
- Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
- OpenStack and KVM
- Hypervisor and SR-IOV
- Network testing
- Simulation tools: Spirent Landslide, Ixia IxLoad, DTest
Certification
• Certified L3 professional NRD Integration Engineer, 2025
• Certified L3 professional CMG Care Engineer, 2025
• Certified L3 professional CMG Integration Engineer, 2025
• Certified L3 professional CMM Care Engineer, 2025
• Certified L3 professional CNF onboarding Integration Engineer, 2025
• Certified Global Individual Assessment Program, 2023
• Certified RedHat OpenShift Administrator, 2023
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator, 2023
• Ericsson Certified Associate, 5G Core, 2021
• Certified L3 professional CMG Care Engineer, 2025
• Certified L3 professional CMG Integration Engineer, 2025
• Certified L3 professional CMM Care Engineer, 2025
• Certified L3 professional CNF onboarding Integration Engineer, 2025
• Certified Global Individual Assessment Program, 2023
• Certified RedHat OpenShift Administrator, 2023
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator, 2023
• Ericsson Certified Associate, 5G Core, 2021
Awards
- Received 'Impact Award' for outstanding impact on Ericsson business and culture.
- Received 'Mana Partnership Award' for the excellent contribution in Verizon Project.
- Received 'Mana SD Offshore Award' for significant contribution in the project.
- Received 'Power Award' for significant contribution in the project.
- Received 'Bravo award' for significant contribution to Testing and Project Deliverables.
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Wipro
01.2025 - 08.2025
Senior Solution Integrator
Ericsson
07.2021 - 12.2024
Test Engineer
Tech Mahindra
04.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Professor
Adhiyamaan Polytechnic College
10.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University