Umesh Hebbur
Contact No: +971503402260/+919916548089
Email:
[email protected] / Skype: hmumesh
Professional Profile
• Current assignments include 5G NSA/SA implementation (Affirmed Networks and Huawei), RPA tasks,
Redhat Openstack cloud migration, IOT deployment support.
• Telecom domain expert with 22 years of experience in Emerging technologies like vEPC cloud, 5G-
CUPS, NBIOT, Automation & Robotics, Network Operations, Capacity Planning, Managed Services,
POC, ATP, Project Implementation.
• Thorough knowledge of packet core (native & cloud based) and data Network architectures
• Commercial deployment of Affirmed MME, SPGW, ePDG, EMS clusters in Tier-1 operator.
• Worked in multi-vendor environment (Huawei, Affirmed, Ericsson, ALU, HP, CISCO, Acision, A10, F5,
Jasper)
• Handled migration of 1 Million subscribers from legacy to vEPC cloud platform
• Working on network automation and Robotics based on BIG DATA & RPA platforms
• Successfully managed rollout of new technologies like VoLTE, VoWiFi & NBIOT
• Managed successful implementation of EPC Network modernization project.
• Leading country wide EPC operation team ensuring high network availability & services
• Member in PMO for 5G project (Affirmed & Huawei) implementation & NBIOT connected Car project.
• Managing E2E customer experience and all issues related enterprise mobile business data customers
• People management with accountability on Projects, Delivery and Operations
• System Integration/New Product & Technology Introduction
Career Summary
2014–Present (4 Years) : STAR CONSULTANT SERVICES for EMIRATES TELCOM CORP.
Expert Engineer – Mobile Packet Core (vEPC, EPC & Wi-Fi) Operations
Responsibilities include
- Migration of Mobile data subscribers from native EPC to Cloud based vEPC platform
- Working on new technology trends like 5G-CUPS architecture, NBIOT, Network automation & Robotics
- Leading Complete Packet Core (2G, 3G, 4G) and Wi-Fi network operations teams
- SPOC for E2E service quality, Enterprise Service Management, M2M & MBMS services.
- Managing BO & FO teams in order to guarantee high PS network availability and performance.
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2007–2014 (7 Years) EMIRATES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION
Senior Engineer – Mobile PS Core, EPC & WI-Fi Operations
Responsibilities include
- Mentor core performance team responsible for PS core KPI enhancement and optimization.
- Successfully implemented features such as GbIP, Iu-Flex, DPI, and Gx/Gy interface across the network.
- Successfully managed the subscriber migration from 3G to 4G platform
- Ensure timely resolution of mobile data related complaints in CRM.
- Coordination with RF, IP Core, Billing, IN, Marketing, RA, PMO and other teams in relation to operational tasks.
- Handling all DPI related issues in coordination with RA & OCS teams as per the Marketing requirements
2002–2007 (5 Years) EMIRATES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION
Senior Engineer – Alcatel Network Management Centre
Responsibilities included
- Carryout the operation and maintenance activities Alcatel OCB-283 switching equipment
- Configuration & maintenance of exchange data and handling hardware problems & faults
- Implementation of routing changes for international & mobile traffic routing
- Updating network architecture changes.
- Online loading of software corrections & patches to solve switch problems
- Coordinating with Alcatel support to report & rectify switch related faults
- Call trace & analysis of SS7 messages on trunk routes
- Implementing Network performance analysis & traffic redistribution procedures
- Cooperate with concerned sections for new systems installation & commissioning
2001-2002 (1 Year) CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TELEMATICS (C-DOT)
Research Engineer – Circuit Switching, V5 Access & IVR products
Responsibilities included
- Worked on C-DOT V5.2 based remote line concentrator
- Worked on field trial of C-DOT interactive voice response system, ISDN & SS7 modules
- Testing of new software versions & updates in model exchange lab
- Interface with Government agencies like Telecom Engineering Centre for new product approvals
- Simulate & Analyze faults received from customer sites & forwarding suggestions to design group
- Onsite technical presentation & demonstration of products to customers
- Card testing / debugging / troubleshooting support for manufacturers in design centre
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1997-2001 (4 Years) INDIAN TELEPHONE INDUSTRIES (ITI-LTD)
Technical Support Engineer – Alcatel Switching Products
Responsibilities included
- Worked in all areas of manufacturing / assembly / integration & testing of Alcatel E10 switching system
- Led a team of four in software upgrade activities
- On site validation of new software releases & their features
- Site problem analysis & providing solutions to department of telecom
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Electronics from Bangalore University (1996) with
distinction.
Interpersonal skills
Work very well under stress; have ability to focus, highly enthusiastic, motivated & a fast learner with
good communication & team building skills. Won many top performer awards, high annual performance
appraisals with excellent record of accomplishment.
IT Skills
OS : WINDOWS / UNIX / LINUX / UBUNTU / BIG DATA / OPEN STACK
Language : C, VB, Java
Packages : MS Office, Power BI, UI Path RPA tolls
Certifications: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CISCO, Huawei, Affirmed, Ericsson vendor
certifications, ITIL v3, Agile project environment
Training courses attended
- VEPC training by Affirmed Networks
- VEPC workshop by Huawei
- LTE/EPC (Ericsson, Huawei & Alcatel Lucent) core vendor training
- Attended overseas training in China for Content charging in 3G network
- Attended overseas training in China for Wireless Integrated gateway in 3G network
- ITIL & ITSM foundation
- Attended BOOTCAMP at SYNERGY Systems – DUBAI Campus on CISCO network Security
- Huawei Soft switch & Media Gateway product Training at ETISALAT Academy – Dubai
- Intelligent Networks training from Lucent Technologies at Telecom Training Centre, India
- Signalling system no.7 training by M/S Agilent technologies at Bangalore
- Advanced training in Alcatel Network Management System at ETISALAT Academy – Dubai
Personal Details
Nationality: Indian
Date of birth: 02.06.1974
Marital Status: Married
Driving Licence: Valid International & Indian DL
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