Kalpesh Mavadia

Head of R & d Engineering & Architecture, Digital Operations @Nokia

England, GB

NOKIA Cloud Network Services - Autonomous Networks: R&D Head of Digital Operations - Architecture & EngineeringAs the Head of Digital Operations Centre (DOC) R&D, led global engineering organisation to design, build and deliver Nokia Orchestration Center (NOrC), Nokia Assurance Center (NAC), Nokia Unified Inventory (UIV) and FlowOne to advance autonomous networks and zero-touch 5G operations via cloud-native solutions and closed-loop automation Core Responsibilities:* Define R&D execution strategy to drive autonomous network transition; oversee 400+ global engineers, product lifecycle (ideation → deployment), and FOSS integration.* Govern software release timeliness/quality; align cross-functional teams (Engineering, Customer Success) with market needs.* Architect closed-loop automation for multi-vendor 5G slicing to provide specific SLA for enterprises and industry sectors.Key Achievements:* Developed a robust portfolio of cloud-native products designed for deployment across on-premises, public, and private cloud environments* Positioned NOrC, NAC and UIV as Nokia’s autonomous network flagship: Reduced manual network interventions by 40% via closed-loop frameworks, accelerating zero-touch service automation.* Led launch of Nokia’s first fully cloud-native 5G slicing suite for both RAN and Core network to cut operator time-to-market for new services and network tuning efforts.* Drove operational efficiency: Streamlined engineering workflows and improve delivery efficiency through DEVOPS and automation* Delivered on-time software releases with quality via clear team accountability.