As part of Nokia team, after acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, I’m supporting and shadowing validation of the radio solutions in Wind Italy lab for FL16 (LTE) and WCDMA16.2 Nokia SW releases.Acquiring technical competences in Nokia Mobile Network product portfolio (Flexi BTS, Airscale, IPA-RNC. mcRNC. NetAct).

Main activities and accomplishments:Linkem S.p.A.(Q2-H2 2015): First Market Application validation of the B42 LTE TD RRH Macro eNodeBs (LR14.3 ALu SW release).Accountable for the different technical tasks of the project, starting from the HW and SW materials definition (BoM/BoQ) and integration up to the acceptance test list (MVSI) definition and execution: customer acceptance successfully achieved in time accordingly to the planned date.Vodafone Netherlands (H2 2014- H2 2015): LTE (FDD) small cells pilot network roll-out technical support (LR13.3 release).Responsible of the coordination of the roll-out and trouble-shooting.Vodafone U.K. (H1 2014): 3G upgrade (UA8.1.5 SW release) support in lab, FOA and roll-out in live network.Accurate preparation and capacity study of the different RNCs and NodeBs have allowed to achieve a smooth roll-out. Manx Telecom: 9359 NPO, 9353 WMS (Alu OSS) and UTRAN upgrades (UA7.1.2): project completed in October 2012 perfectly on time thanks to the accurate preparation and pre checks performed.Native Iub (full ip): project completed on time accordingly to the plan in December 2012 thanks to the strong collaboration and hard work I had together with the Solution Architect and the customer.Jersey Telecom: in Q1 2012 execution of HSDPA+ introduction (42 Mbps). Activities involved: news cards (DCPS) introduction in the RNC, IuPS over Ip migration, xCCM MDA GE cards introduction in the NB, new radio modules (TRDU60W) introduction, NodeBs configured in STSR2 (Dual Carriers), 64 QAM and Dual Cell Operation features activation.In Q3 and Q4 2011 execution of the Project named “Option A”; activities involved: UTRAN upgrade to UA7.1.3 SW release, hybrid Iub (ATM and IP Iub) implementation, Second Carriers activation and NodeBs in STSR1+1 configuration, HSUPA features activation and validation.GO Malta: Q2 and Q3 2011: UTRAN TPM for the 9359NPO, 9353 WMS (ALu OSS) and UTRAN migration to UA6.0 release.

Technical Advisor in Wireless Access Technical Program Management organization for EMEA region in Alcatel-Lucent, ItalyI was accountable as System Architecture Technical Advisor as entry point to facilitate TPMs to exploit questions, to solve issues, to address investigations whenever an in-depth product and specs knowledge was needed to progress. Main activities directly accountable for:Jersey Telecom: WCDMA network migration support to UA6.0 release.Manx Telecom: WCDMA network migration to UA6.0 se rel., Hybrid Iub and Iu-flex CS introduction.Vodafone Italy: introduction of new UTRAN software releases and features (UA5.1, UA6.0, UA7.1). New hardware introduction: d2Uv2 NodeB and RRH21-20, RRH21-40 and RRH21-60 (a.k.a. RRU). Introduction of IuPS over Ip and Hybrid Iub.Vodafone U.K. live network: introduction of new UTRAN software release and features (UA6.0), performed capacity study.

Main activities directly accountable for:Telecom Italia: Remote Radio Heads trial, pilot network design (HLD/LLD) and configuration.GO Malta live network: start-up of the UTRAN network (1 RNC and 100 NodeBs in UA4.2), introduction of new UTRAN software releases (UA5.1).Vodafone Qatar: 3G network design (HLD/LLD) and start-up, introduction of new UTRAN software releases (UA5.1, UA6.0, UA7.1). Working in customer premise in Doha to both perform network design (HLD/LLD) and First Off and deliver knowledge transfer to the local team.Globacom Nigeria: 3G network design and start-up of the UTRAN network. Knowledge transfer to the local team.KSA Etisalat: Start-up of live pilot network. Working in customer premise in Riyadh to perform network design (HLD/LLD), configuration and deliver knowledge transfer to the local team.Definition, design, implementation and support of different UTRAN trials: Telecom Italia, AVEA, Turkcell, KSA.

UTRAN Engineer consultant for O2 U.K..Working in customer premise in Slough (Berkshire – England) to perform network design, dimensioning, provisioning, introduction of new software releases, features studies, provisioning and knowledge transfer to the local team.

UTRAN Engineer, performing Application Engineering for Vodafone Italy (data preparation, provisioning, troubleshooting) and pre-sales activity (UTRAN dimensioning and technical answers) for the EMEA Southern Region.

Product Marketing Manager on UMTS Access Network solutions. Presales support (presentations, technical proposals and answer to RFP/RFQ).

Technical Trainer in Ericsson, ItalyTeam leader in the Training Centre Division in Radio Mobile Dept. for 1G (TACS), 2G radio systems and MicroWave solution, managing a team of 5 Technical Trainers.Competence in AXE10 O&M, BYB 501 HW modernization, CMS8810, RBS 883 O&M, CME20 R4/R5, BSC, RBS200/2000 families O&M, Mini-Link E O&M (certified instructor by Ericsson ERA - Göteborg).Duties included in the job: training paths proposal, courses design, development and execution to internal and external customers (mainly Telecom Italia Mobile, Telecom Serbia, Wind and Vodafone).

Teacher in Technical High Schools, Italy.Teacher in Electronic and Electrotechnical subjects in Italian High Schools.