Irshad Mehmood

About Irshad Mehmood

Principal Engineer with 17+ years of experience in telecom systems, specializing in IMS, VoLTE, and real-time communication platforms. My journey has evolved from deep hands-on C/C++ development to driving architectural direction and solving complex cross-domain challenges in large-scale distributed telecom systems. I have consistently worked at the intersection of signaling protocols, system performance, and service reliability, simplifying complex system behaviors and enabling scalable, production-grade solutions. I bring strong expertise across: • C/C++ and Linux-based system development • IMS Core (I/S-CSCF), TAS, CSFB, SR-VCC, MTAS • VoLTE, SMSC, Lawful Interception (LI) • Protocols: SIP, Diameter, HTTP, TCP/UDP • Session Border Controllers (SBC) • LTE service development in IMS-based networks • Cloud-Native transformation, containerization, Kubernetes, and microservice evolution Currently contributing to the Cloud-Native (CN) journey of MTAS, focusing on its logging and troubleshooting part, modernizing architecture, improving scalability and resilience, and aligning telecom-grade reliability with cloud-native principles. Recognized for deep analytical thinking and structured problem-solving, especially in resolving complex customer-critical issues across multi-layered telecom systems. My approach focuses on root-cause analysis, system-level clarity, and long-term stability rather than short-term fixes. Beyond technical depth, I actively mentor engineers, lead architecture discussions, and contribute to long-term engineering strategy. I have worked with major operators across the US, Europe, and Asia, gaining strong exposure to diverse deployment models and operational environments. Passionate about solving hard problems, strengthening engineering standards, and building systems that are scalable, resilient, and future-ready.

Experience

1. Principal Engineer

   Ericsson

   Feb 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Driving architectural direction for IMS / VoLTE / SIP-based real-time communication systems• Leading system design reviews and shaping long-term technical roadmap• Solving complex distributed system challenges across signaling, media, and protocol layers• Simplifying large-scale system behavior and improving reliability, scalability, and performance• Mentoring senior engineers and strengthening engineering best practices• Contributing to cloud-native evolution (Kubernetes, containerization, deployment architecture)• Collaborating cross-functionally to align technical decisions with business objectives

Education

• Aligarh Muslim University

  M.C.A, Masters in Computer Science and Application

  2005 — 2008