Gaurav Kandpal

About Gaurav Kandpal

As a seasoned Senior Quality Assurance professional with an impressive 15+-year tenure in the telecommunications industry, my expertise lies at the forefront of innovation, having specialized in 5G NR, LTE, and Open RAN technologies. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a keen commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality in network solutions, coupled with a track record of successful project management and team leadership.\"\"Proven over 15 years in the dynamic landscape of telecommunications, I have cultivated a comprehensive skill set as a Senior QA specialist. My proficiency spans 5G NR, LTE, and Open RAN technologies, where I have contributed significantly to the success of various projects. Adept at driving quality assurance initiatives, my experience reflects a deep understanding of industry best practices, robust testing methodologies, and effective team collaboration. Eager to bring my wealth of knowledge to a forward-thinking team and contribute to the continued advancement of cutting-edge technologies in the field.\"COMPETENCY AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE• LTE,5G NR End-to-end Protocol Understanding.• K8 as a platform and cloud experience.• 15+ years of experience in Testing of Wireless/Telecom/Mobility Solutions: Software and Wireless Protocol testing, Indoor Radio Planning; RF optimization QA analysis.• Extensive experience in 5G-NR/4G/3G RAN System Validation, Regression/Feature Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Interoperability testing (IOT), Protocol testing (5G-NR/UMTS/LTE/HSPA+: RRC, RLC, MAC, PDCP), Fault troubleshooting and detection involving testing on multiple technologies such as 3G and LTE.• Good understanding of 3GPP specifications, Protocol Stack/layers, Call flows, mobility management, 5G,4G,3G Cellular systems RAN testing on Live Network and Lab environment.• Good Knowledge of EMS system of different vendors for counters, KPI, and Alarm validation.• Good knowledge of Core network HNBGW, SGSN, MSC, MGW, EPC, AMF, SMF.• Involved in the design of feature and regression test plans, and planning releases for customers.• Proficient with debugging using QXDM.• Worked extensively on WCDMA RNC Smartphone features like MOCN, MIMO, EFACH, CSFB, and Features enabling Fast Return to LTE.• Have hands-on experience in reproducing field issues in Nodal labs to help designers identify a quick fix.• Have put Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices to effective use within the Agile teams in the capacity of a Scrum Master.

Experience

1. Technical Manager

   Parallel Wireless

   Jun 2019 — Present · Nashua, NH, US

   As a seasoned 5G NR QA Technical Lead or Manager with over 15 years of hands-on experience, I have played a pivotal role in shaping and ensuring the quality of next-generation wireless networks. My expertise lies in architecting comprehensive QA strategies, leveraging in-depth knowledge of 5G NR technologies, LTE, and Open RAN. Throughout my career, I have successfully orchestrated end-to-end QA processes, from test planning and execution to result analysis, contributing to the seamless deployment of robust and high-performance telecommunications solutions. A collaborative leader and an expert in cutting-edge QA methodologies, I am poised to drive excellence in quality assurance for the evolving landscape of 5G networks.\"Key Skills:LTE 4G,5G NR Testing: Proficient in designing and executing test strategies for 5G NR networks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.LTE Expertise: In-depth knowledge of LTE protocols and technologies, with a proven track record of optimizing QA processes for LTE deployments.Open RAN Integration: Skilled in QA testing for Open RAN architectures, ensuring interoperability and performance across diverse network elements.End-to-End Testing: Extensive experience in orchestrating end-to-end testing processes, from requirement analysis to test design and execution, ensuring comprehensive QA coverage.Cross-functional Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, network architects, and project managers, to align QA efforts with project goals and timelines.Quality Assurance Leadership: Proven leadership in guiding QA teams, setting standards for quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the QA function.• Leading and Managing talented Engineers.• Supported Deployment activity with system engineering team.• 5G RR scheduler, Downlink Link Adaptation, UL Link Adaptation in 5G NR.• LTE and UMTS Access Feature testing.• 5G Mplane.

Education

• Graphic Era Institue of technoloy,Dehradun

  Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Networks

• UIT Almora

  BCA, Computer software

Skills

• 3gpp
• Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (Umts)
• Telecommunications
• Gsm
• Field Testing
• Mobile Communications
• Wireless
• Hsupa
• Debugging
• Wireless Technologies
• 3g
• Femtocell
• Pcrf
• Rlc
• Wcdma
• Hsdpa
• Umts
• Diameter
• Gprs
• Edge
• Social Networking
• Field Trials
• Ofdm
• Test Automation
• Lte
• High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (Hsdpa)
• Wireshark
• Test Planning
• Protocol Stacks
• Gx
• Communication Protocols
• 4g
• Hspa
• Leadership
• Social Media
• System Testing
• Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (Wcdma)
• Ss7
• International Relations
• Regression Testing