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• Joined Red Hat following a partnership for telecommunications solutions based on Red Hat Infrastructure Platforms and Nokia's Core Network Applications.• Continue to work on the same Nokia’s project under Red Hat’s supervision.• Currently undergoing training on Red Hat Open Shift Container Platform (OCP).

• Prepare, deploy and, maintain NCS (Nokia Container Services) clusters for Nokia’s customers.• NCS is Nokia’s CaaS solution, and it is mainly used for deploying Nokia PaCo related CNFs (CMM, CMG, NCOM, and more).• Collaborated with a dedicated ANSSI team to implement and test ANSSI requirements (security hardening) for NCS in lab environment.• Deployed the first NCS cluster for a PaCo with ANSSI customer project and prepared all the project specific documentation necessary for the… Show more • Prepare, deploy and, maintain NCS (Nokia Container Services) clusters for Nokia’s customers.• NCS is Nokia’s CaaS solution, and it is mainly used for deploying Nokia PaCo related CNFs (CMM, CMG, NCOM, and more).• Collaborated with a dedicated ANSSI team to implement and test ANSSI requirements (security hardening) for NCS in lab environment.• Deployed the first NCS cluster for a PaCo with ANSSI customer project and prepared all the project specific documentation necessary for the following deployments (+100 pages).• Performed complex troubleshooting direct involving various teams (Networking, CNF) to identify and fix project and product issues.• Identify and provide fix suggestions for product issues where appropriate on the tickets raised against R&D.• Developed scripts and tools to automate project-specific tasks; Some of the developed tools have also been adopted in other projects.• Performed NCS cluster upgrades and acceptance testing.• Successfully delivered on time all the NCS clusters under my supervision. Show less

• Contributed as a team member in Nokia CMM's (Cloud Mobility Manager) R&D division.• Added continuous enhancements to a foundational test framework for Nokia CPC (Cloud Packet Core), using Python.• Developed comprehensive CPC test cases, covering system-level, 4G, and 5GSA scenarios for CMM, using Robot Framework.• Worked with DevOps-related tools, including GitLab, Jira, Jenkins, and custom scripts, for efficient project code versioning, CI automated tasks (building test… Show more • Contributed as a team member in Nokia CMM's (Cloud Mobility Manager) R&D division.• Added continuous enhancements to a foundational test framework for Nokia CPC (Cloud Packet Core), using Python.• Developed comprehensive CPC test cases, covering system-level, 4G, and 5GSA scenarios for CMM, using Robot Framework.• Worked with DevOps-related tools, including GitLab, Jira, Jenkins, and custom scripts, for efficient project code versioning, CI automated tasks (building test packages), and bug/feature/support tracking.• Delivered test packages in an AGILE manner and provided valuable support for internal and customer PaCo labs.• Worked with CI/CD team to integrate test packages in NCS (Nokia Container Services) environment. Show less

• Addressed Jira tickets related to Software Configuration Management (SCM) flow – both for bug fixes and improvements – raised by developers of the Nokia Single RAN OAM component within the context of the Single OAM CI (Continuous Integration) pipeline.• Comprehended, analyzed, and enhanced a collection of Nokia internal scripts, written in Shell script, Python, and Perl that were used within the Nokia Single OAM CI pipeline.• Worked with DevOps-related tools that include but not… Show more • Addressed Jira tickets related to Software Configuration Management (SCM) flow – both for bug fixes and improvements – raised by developers of the Nokia Single RAN OAM component within the context of the Single OAM CI (Continuous Integration) pipeline.• Comprehended, analyzed, and enhanced a collection of Nokia internal scripts, written in Shell script, Python, and Perl that were used within the Nokia Single OAM CI pipeline.• Worked with DevOps-related tools that include but not limited to Jenkins, SVN, Git, Review Board, Docker, Jira. Show less

• Received training to become a Customer Support Engineer for Nokia Single RAN (SRAN) product.• Played a key role in establishing the new Nokia Customer Support (CS) Lab in Timişoara, focusing on setting up and maintaining the lab's transport network, servers, and telecom infrastructure.• Successfully setup the first Nokia SRAN BTS in Timişoara CS Lab, which involved hardware installation, transport and core network integration, creation of a configuration database, and execution of 2G,… Show more • Received training to become a Customer Support Engineer for Nokia Single RAN (SRAN) product.• Played a key role in establishing the new Nokia Customer Support (CS) Lab in Timişoara, focusing on setting up and maintaining the lab's transport network, servers, and telecom infrastructure.• Successfully setup the first Nokia SRAN BTS in Timişoara CS Lab, which involved hardware installation, transport and core network integration, creation of a configuration database, and execution of 2G, 3G, and 4G UE network attachments, following completion of an abroad training session for the Nokia SRAN product.• Prepared the lab for SRAN Transport & Security (TRS) ATMN testing and executed/updated test procedures for Nokia SRAN TRS ATMNs (Acceptance Test Manuals). Show less

• Provided high-level technical support to Regional Technical Assistance Centres (RTSCs) for LTE (4G) RAN network issues from diverse telecom customers.• Worked on tickets related to ALU LTE eNodeB components, including OAM, Platform, Modem, Call Processing, but also investigating eNB issues in relation with MME, SGW, PGW, RFMs, TMAs, RETs, backhaul switches, etc.• Ensured timely resolution of customer problem reports within agreed SLAs.• Provided 24/7 support to RTSCs for… Show more • Provided high-level technical support to Regional Technical Assistance Centres (RTSCs) for LTE (4G) RAN network issues from diverse telecom customers.• Worked on tickets related to ALU LTE eNodeB components, including OAM, Platform, Modem, Call Processing, but also investigating eNB issues in relation with MME, SGW, PGW, RFMs, TMAs, RETs, backhaul switches, etc.• Ensured timely resolution of customer problem reports within agreed SLAs.• Provided 24/7 support to RTSCs for critical/outage issues.• Held responsibility for the maintenance and upgrade of the LTE platform for the Customer Support team in Timişoara.• Developed small tools/scripts for platform equipment management and log file parsing using Shell script, Python, MySQL, PHP, and HTML.• Established a VMware ESXi cluster and virtualized many lab applications to enhance hardware utilization efficiency, achieving faster and safer application deployment/upgrade, and improved reliability within the lab environment.• Set up the ALU LTE eNB lab environment for testing and identifying product issues reported by field engineers.• On-site activities for major customers such as AT&T US, Verizon Wireless US, Orange FR, supporting critical LTE RAN incidents. Show less

• Contributed as a key member in Bucharest to the Alcatel-Lucent Southeast Europe IT Support team.• Ensured the continuous operation of IT&C infrastructure (WAN + LAN, ~150 workstations) across multiple Alcatel-Lucent locations in Bucharest.• Administered network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, printers, UPS's, fie and backup servers, and maintained Active Directory for Alcatel-Lucent Bucharest.• Performed the setup, configuration, and integration of IT… Show more • Contributed as a key member in Bucharest to the Alcatel-Lucent Southeast Europe IT Support team.• Ensured the continuous operation of IT&C infrastructure (WAN + LAN, ~150 workstations) across multiple Alcatel-Lucent locations in Bucharest.• Administered network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, printers, UPS's, fie and backup servers, and maintained Active Directory for Alcatel-Lucent Bucharest.• Performed the setup, configuration, and integration of IT infrastructure during the establishment of a new company location in Bucharest.• Played a key role in the migration of over 100 Thales RSS Bucharest equipment units from the Alcatel-Lucent network to Thales. Show less

• Reconstruction of the LAN network (+100 workstations).• Conducted hardware and software maintenance for servers, workstations, printers, telephone switching system, facility security systems.• Responsible for IT security and server administration (firewall, e-mail, database, backup).• Solely responsible for crucial IT equipment acquisitions specifications, optimizing technology resources and ensuring seamless operational support.

• Managed IT&C infrastructure for seamless operations, overseeing a LAN of ~70 workstations, printers, copy machines, and ensuring the security of IP network and telephony infrastructure.• Administered Windows Server, Active Directory (AD), MS Exchange, and ISA Server.• Conducted audits and updates for IP network security, ensuring robust protection.• Executed backup and restore operations to safeguard critical data.• Implemented IT&C system upgrades to support the company's… Show more • Managed IT&C infrastructure for seamless operations, overseeing a LAN of ~70 workstations, printers, copy machines, and ensuring the security of IP network and telephony infrastructure.• Administered Windows Server, Active Directory (AD), MS Exchange, and ISA Server.• Conducted audits and updates for IP network security, ensuring robust protection.• Executed backup and restore operations to safeguard critical data.• Implemented IT&C system upgrades to support the company's rapid expansion.• Successfully integrated production equipment into the IT network infrastructure. Show less