- Executed end-to-end validation of IMS VoLTE, VoIP telephony, IP Toll-Free, and RCS call flows.
- Managed MOPs and test plans for new product deployments ensuring readiness for production.
- Monitored alarms and KPIs to maintain optimal VoLTE deployment integrity.
- Configured network devices such as routers, switches, and Cisco Call Manager.
- Implemented Group Policies during user account creation for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on incidents to eliminate recurring issues.
- Authored detailed technical documentation that included operating practices and test plans.
- Applied strong troubleshooting skills to effectively isolate the device from network issues over the vast AT&T network infrastructure.
- Work on various protocols and technologies such as LTE, IMS, VoLTE, VoWifi, SIP, RCS, RTP, RTCP, MSRP, DNS, HTTP, and Diameter.
- Experience with tools like Wireshark, SipP, IXIA, NetScout IRIS, and RADCOM probe analyzers in the VOIP/IMS domain.
- Work on 3GPP/3GPP2 standards, GSM, UMTS, LTE, and VoLTE technologies.
- Work on shell scripting, Python, to debug the network codes under line traces.
- Work in a multi-vendor environment, and lead technical discussions with multiple stakeholders, including vendors.
- Analyze complex requirements and suggest technical solutions in IMS-Core.
- Configured, installed, and sustained various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, VPNs, Cisco Call Manager).
- Create, change, and delete user accounts per request, and implement the Group Policies for users and computers based on operational needs.
- Troubleshoot and analyze IMS and RCS call flows end-to-end (UE to NW entities/servers).
- Operate and maintain a clean VoLTE deployment by regularly attending to alarms, KPIs, and logs.
- Routinely upkeeping the system software, hardware, licenses, and certificates.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, and the ability to segregate issues of devices and networks.
- Advanced fault troubleshooting of VoLTE call flows, audio quality, and network problems.
- Perform root cause analysis of incidents, resolve all the problems identified during the incident, and, most importantly, apply lessons learned from the incident to prevent future recurrences.
- Create detailed technical designs, operating practices, MOPs, and test plans.
- Execute MOPs and test plans on new product deployments prior to placing them in the production network.
- Coordinate, execute, and document testing that may include vendors, and end users.
- Design and deploy the perfect networking system to meet the current and future networking needs of the company.
Tools and technology used: Ericsson IP Toll-Free Enterprise Tool, Oracle Communications Monitoring Tool, Nokia CTS, AT&T UC Voice, AT&T/Cricket/FirstNet Carrier, NetScout IRIS Analyzer, RADCOM, Wireshark, Nectar, SBC, AT&T Infrastructure Servers, Samsung, LG, Motorola devices, and CVOIP/PSTN devices.