VARUN SOOD
Plano,TX
Summary
Results-driven Networks Construction & Engineering Architect with 16 years of experience in digitization, automation, and operational transformation. Expertise in deploying KPI frameworks, leading large-scale projects, and implementing customer-centric solutions. Proficient in Ericsson digital platforms and Site Digital Twin enablement, with strong skills in change management and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ESDT Software Adaptation and Integration Manager
Ericsson Inc
Plano, Texas
10.2025 - Current
- Identified and facilitated efficient delivery and transformation across site engineering, architecture, and network integration functions.
- Lead UAT strategy and operational readiness, ensuring new software and automation releases meet quality, performance, and pre-Cx acceptance criteria.
- Define and deploy business-relevant KPIs to measure customer satisfaction, delivery efficiency, adoption, and cost structure; regularly report performance to senior leadership and customers.
- Developed and executed digitization and automation roadmap with BA teams, transforming manual engineering and integration workflows into scalable, automated delivery models.
- Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on operational efficiency, service quality, and cycle-time reduction for ATT.
- Collaborate with global architects, SMEs, product teams, and regional stakeholders to translate business needs into user stories, workflows, and automated solutions.
- Led change management and cultural adoption initiatives, enabling new working methods through structured training, demos, documentation, and rollout governance.
Enhanced ESI product owner (North America) and automation SME
Ericsson Inc
10.2019 - 10.2025
- Led automation solutions for integrating BB52xx/66xx nodes in LTE and NR deployments, managing new integrations, DUS to BB migrations, reconfigurations, carrier adds, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinated E-ESI tool adaptation in North America for customers (T-Mobile, ATT, Verizon, Canadian carriers), working with NBO and ASP managers for tool readiness, preparing requirements workflows for global development teams, supporting field community, conducting training sessions, and creating solution documents for developers.
- Initiated new service offerings ESIaaS model by which we can monetize our integration and scripting business.
- Mentor and lead 50+ global engineering resources, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
- Developed performance measurement and KPI frameworks to assess project success.
- Reported performance metrics to stakeholders, ensuring visibility on project outcomes and facilitating informed decision-making.
- Validated Netconf and moshell scripts used for integrations according to CIQ standards.
- Trained implementation manager on integration processes, including prechecks, post checks, cell lock/unlock, and E911 testing.
Fiber deployment Specialist
Ericsson Inc
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Led large-scale network construction and fiber planning digitization programs, including a $5M Verizon One Fiber initiative delivered on time and within budget.
- Defined and monitored KPIs for planning accuracy, design quality, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Streamlined permitting, construction drawings, traffic control plans, and site engineering processes, enhancing delivery efficiency and minimizing rework.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration across construction, RF planning, engineering, and customer teams through standardized digital delivery models, embedding automation, data governance, and performance measurement into operations.
- Architected end-to-end digital engineering workflows, integrating ArcGIS, Ericsson Network Engineer, Oracle databases, Python, and SQL-based automation.
Senior Integration Engineer
Ericsson Global India Ltd
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Delivered RF integration and engineering solutions for large-scale telecom projects, enhancing operational capabilities across international markets.
- Designed and implemented automation algorithms that significantly improved engineering productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Supported transformation programs in GIS digitization and data migration, optimizing network planning processes.
- Collaborated with customers and leadership teams to ensure operational readiness and adherence to quality and schedule requirements.
System Engineer
IBM India
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Designed and implemented system architectures for enterprise-level applications.
- Developed low-level designs and custom scripts, conducting impact analysis to enhance system performance and ensure data accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Managed software deployment processes and ensured seamless integration across platforms.
- Supported Vodafone Spain revenue assurance systems through analysis, design, testing, and automation to ensure reliability and compliance.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Institute of Management Technology
India01-2016
Bachelor of Electronics & Electrical Engineering -
Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology
India01-2010
Skills
- User acceptance testing strategies
- Automation solutions
- Automation frameworks
- Software integration
- KPI development
- Change management
- Telecom integration
Core competencies:
- Ericsson Site Digital Twin & Digital Engineering
- Contributed to the enablement and operationalization of Ericsson Site Digital Twin concepts by digitizing site data, engineering designs, and delivery workflows. Improved visibility, data accuracy, and cross-functional alignment between planning, engineering, and field execution teams.
- Construction Architecture & Operational Readiness
- Driving architectural readiness by defining end-to-end workflows, operational checkpoints, and acceptance criteria, ensuring solutions were execution-ready prior to customer acceptance. Played a key role in reducing downstream rework, improving first-time-right delivery, and accelerating deployment readiness.
- Networks Construction & Engineering Transformation
- Led and contributed to large-scale transformation initiatives across network construction and engineering functions, modernizing operating models and delivery frameworks. Successfully improved delivery efficiency, scalability, and quality by aligning engineering execution with long-term business strategy and customer expectations across Tier-1 carriers.
- Performance Measurement & KPI Frameworks
- Defined, implemented, and governed KPI frameworks to track customer satisfaction, delivery efficiency, automation adoption, quality, and cost structure. Used data-driven insights to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and demonstrate measurable improvements to leadership and customers.
- Cost Optimization & Delivery Efficiency
- Identified key cost drivers across engineering and integration delivery models and implemented targeted process and automation improvements. Contributed to measurable cost reductions while maintaining high service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Tool and Technologies: ESDT, Autodesk, Microsoft Office suite, JIRA, Site Tracker, Power BI/ Tableau, Microsoft power point, ESI, Smartlaptop, GMO/Java, ArcGIS, Google Earth, Ericsson Network Engineer and Adaptive Inventory.
Timeline
ESDT Software Adaptation and Integration Manager
Ericsson Inc
10.2025 - Current
Enhanced ESI product owner (North America) and automation SME
Ericsson Inc
10.2019 - 10.2025
Fiber deployment Specialist
Ericsson Inc
07.2016 - 10.2019
Senior Integration Engineer
Ericsson Global India Ltd
01.2012 - 07.2016
System Engineer
IBM India
09.2010 - 01.2012
MBA - Marketing Management
Institute of Management Technology
Bachelor of Electronics & Electrical Engineering -
Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology