Alexander Kilchytsky Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Responsible for:- Development/Fulfillment/Operations of IoT platform in line with Agile methodology - Platform evolution follow-up- Management of internal and external stakeholders - Incident management- Vendor management- Team coordination - KPI definition - Automation and reporting

Brussels Area, Belgium

Senior Engineer (IoT/M2/MVNE and packet core services)Main responsibilities and skills:- Maintenance and Support of BICS MVNE - IoT solution (https://bics.com/services/iot/) HLR/HSS; STP/DRA; GGSN/PGW/PCRF/CBS; OTA; API Gateway; SMSC, USSDc, DPI- Reactive technical support to IoT and mobile roaming services customers (MVNx) via ticketing system and multiple alternative ways of communication- Troubleshooting complex customer's technical issues and handling of crisis situations - Work with standard operator infrastructure (STP, DRA, GGSN/PGW, SGGN/SGW, SMSHUB, SMS Firewall)- Deep knowledge in network protocols and packet core infrastructure (2G/3G and 4G), service (VAS) infrastructures, GGSN, SGSN, BSS infrastructures for provisioning and charging (online/offline charging, mediation), advanced packet core features (PCRF, CBS, DPI) - Solid experience and understanding of IT infrastructures (distributed, high available real-time infrastructures) and network protocols on different layers (OSI layer model – IP, TCP, UDP, SCTP, HTTP, SMPP, GTP, SS7, Diameter) - Solid experience with various API integrations (API facing customer and core network APIs)- Maintenance of proactive monitoring systems, design and implementation of advanced network KPIs and automated notification algorythms- Integration of fully automated uptime monitoring and customer incident notification tool- Creation of advanced interactive troubleshooting and maintenance documentation and articles to increase quality of support provided by engineers- Close cooperation with Product Managers and Platform Designers - Supplier/Vendor Management (SLA, penalties, escalations)- Passion for IoT and Mobile Services

Brussels Area, Belgium

Kyiv, Ukraine

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:+ Signaling: MAP, SCCP, BSSAP, SIGTRAN, ISDN, CAMEL, INAP, BICC, SIP+ Core network: HLR, MSS, VLR, TSC, STP, MGW+ Roaming VAS(Mobileum): NTR, OM, RSC, SC, SCA, LPN, GLR, SMS firewall + Core VAS: PRBT+ Reporting: Business Objects+ Monitoring: Protocol analyzers and protocol traces+ Vendors: Ericsson,Mobileum,Huawei+ Alarming: SNMP+ Unix+ Shell scripting+ OracleMajor duties:+ Roaming and signaling/voice traffic technical support+ Signaling and voice traffic routing+ Implementation of new nodes and services from planning to Go Live stage+ Managing and making of interconnections with roaming partners and international carriers + Performance monitoring, measurement and reporting using Core Network KPIs and Metrics + Short-term elimination of emergency situations occurring on the core network to minimize influence on company’s subscribers+ Advanced trouble shooting and protocol debugs for network signaling using various protocols+ Configuring and troubleshooting network elements from Mobile core platforms + Interoperability testing, multi-vendor and user acceptance testing + Developing SMS dispatch algorithms for outbound and inbound roamers+ Planning and implementation of roaming traffic steering changes+ Maintaining of roaming VAS platforms + Resolving MAP signaling security issues + Providing a strategy of usage of Roaming platforms+ Taking part in tenders as technical expert for supply and installation of Core and VAS platforms+ Training, documentation, and technical assistance to O&M, planning and other departments of company during and after implementation of new services and equipmentAchievements: + Obtained “Constellation “Kyivstar”” prize (TOP-100 Best Employees)Implemented initiatives:+ Automatic change of route to carrier due to QoS degradation + Preventive monitoring of QoS degradation+ Cost saving optimization of roaming platforms usage+ Hiding the network topology from external roaming partners

* adjustment of LAN and PCs.* development of scenario of integrated branch web portal of The State Committee of Telecommunication and Informatization.

* certification tests of telecommunications equipment.* participation in technical part elaboration of tender proposal of development and application of telecommunication, warning and informatization system of Ministry of Emergency.

* mounting and configuration of private automatic exchanges Hicom (Siemens).