Karan Bhatia

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking Assignments in Project Management ~ Validation & Testing ~ Quality Assurance with a Growth Oriented Organization in Telecom Sector

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

A technology driven professional with 4 years of inter-cultural onsite/offsite experience in UMTS/LTE Device Testing Domain with clients like Intel Corporation, ATT, Qualcomm & T-Mobile. Testing experience on various mobile handsets (Blackberry, Sony, ZTE, HTC, LG, Samsung, Huawei, Motorola & NEC) and chipsets (Qualcomm, Mediatek & Intel).

Technical understanding and experience with Wireless Communication Technologies such as UMTS/HSxPA & LTE. Understandings of RRC, RLC, MAC & PHY layers and call processing concepts in UMTS and LTE. Knowledge in UMTS/LTE architectures and protocol stacks. In depth knowledge of Carrier Acceptance Test (CAT) Plans for AT&T and T-Mobile. Sound understanding of 3GPP standards, specifications and carrier test requirements. Excellent understanding of test sections, procedures and concepts of:

TX &RX RF measurements, Idle mode operations, RRC functionalities, Mobility Management, Call Control Management, Session Management, Handover Scenarios, etc.

Hand-on Experience in Protocol Conformance Testing, System Testing, Carrier Acceptance Testing (CAT) and RF KPI Testing.

Expertise using Device Testing Simulators Anite 9000, Anite USAS-4, Anritsu 8480C, Anritsu 8470A, R&S CMW-500, CMU-200.

Experience in using PERL & MATLAB programming. Highly skilled and experienced in Test Planning, Issue Tracking and Resource Management, proficiency at grasping

new technical concepts quickly and utilizing the same in a productive manner. Proven ability to understand complex subject matter across different technologies and to quickly grasp and learn

new technical areas.

ACADEMICS

August 2006- June 2010 B.Tech (Electronics & Communication) from Kurukshetra University, India

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

SKILLS TOOLS EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Carrier Acceptance Testing, Conformance Testing (3GPP TS 34.123-1 & 50.010-1)

Anite 9000, Anite USAS-4, Anritsu 8480C, Anritsu 8470C

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RF KPI Testing (3GPP TS 34.121) R&S CMW-500, CMU-200 3

Wireless Technologies UMTS/HSPA, LTE 4

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Programming PERL, BATCH, MATLAB 3UE Platform Exposure Windows Phone, Android, Symbian 4

1 connotes experience ranging between one month to three months

2 connotes experience ranging between three to six months

3 connotes experience ranging to six months to two years

4 connotes experience ranging to two years and higher

PERSONAL SKILLS

Fluent English - IELTS Score 7.5 Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Result oriented, Self-Motivated, Self-Inspired. Hard-worker with a flexible approach. Works towards finding out a solution for a problem from all possible dimensions. Able to work independently as well as in Team. Attention to detail during any implementation while keeping schedule. Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills.

WORK HISTORY

WORK EXPERIENCE

L&T Technology Services, Bangalore

Project Undertaken: INTEL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, Bangalore

Title: Protocol Conformance Testing Team Size: 15Overview: The project is executed for various Intel Chipset’s Protocol Stack Conformance using system

simulators. The lab has Anite GSAT, Anite USAT and R&S CRTU-W/G tools that can support 2G/3G/HSPA/4G environment for testing. This is certified Intel’s CT-PS lab in Bangalore.

Role: Understand the project requirements and create PICS/PIXIT for the same.

Understand the planning of PTCRB/GCF Conformance Testing for different 2G/3G projects.

Preparation and Execution of Conformance Tests on Anite/R&S test setups.

Preparation and Execution of Conformance Test Plan using Interlab/CETECOM Automation Platforms.

Generating error reports, test reports and status overviews.

Generating Automation Frameworks using Perl and BAT programming.

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Duration Organization RoleMay 2014 – Present L&T Technology Services,

BangaloreTest Engineer

May 2013 – March 2014 BULL-Amesys, Singapore Product Test EngineerJan 2011 – April 2013 Tech Mahindra Limited, Noida Technical Associate

Log analysis and troubleshooting in close cooperation with Software Development Team.

BULL AMESYS Singapore Pte Ltd. (www.bull.com, http://www.amesys.fr)

Project Undertaken: INTEL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS, Singapore

Title: RF KPI Testing Team Size: 20Overview: The project is executed for various Intel Chipset’s RF Key Performance in Cellular, BT & FMR domain

using system simulators. The lab has R&S CMW500 Test System, R&S CBT, R&S CRTU-W/G and CMU-200 tools that can support 2G/3G/HSPA/4G environment for testing. This is Intel Mobile Communication’s (IMC) lab in Singapore. Tested various mobile chipsets in 2G, 3G and LTE environment.

Role: Testing and verification of HSxPA/3G/GSM RF parameters- Maximum Output Power,

Frequency error, SEM, EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, Maximum Input Level, Data throughput, Open Loop Power Control, Closed Loop Power Control, etc. in shielded environment under normal & extreme conditions.

Verify the System Performance as per regulatory & certification requirements. Gain knowledge on use of Signal Analyzers, Network Analyzers, and PCB soldering techniques, Signal Integrity,

RF and EMC Consideration for the above purposes. Updating Chipsets Firmware if asked by the clients and maintaining logs as well as debugging history

pertaining to each device. Hands-on fluency with Basic Lab Equipment such as Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, Power supply, Spectrum

analyzer, Power and Current meters etc. Generating Final Test Reports for personal future records. Handle the equipment like CMU 200 and CMW 500.

TECH MAHINDRA LTD., India (http://www.techmahindra.com)

Title: UMTS/LTE System Testing Team Size: 30Overview: The project is executed for various 2G/3G/HSPA/LTE cellular devices Protocol and Air Interface

Testing using system simulators. The lab has Anite 9000, R&S CMW500 Test System, Anite USAS, R&S CRTU-W/G, Spirent, Anritsu, Audio Test System and CMU-200 tools that can support 2G/3G/HSPA/4G environment for testing. Lab is AT&T, TELUS and Qualcomm certified.

Role: Testing various 2G/3G/LTE handsets and data modules using system simulators Anite, Anritsu, CMW-500, CMU-

200 and 3G infrastructures test platform (Live Network). Analyze System Simulator defects in close cooperation with Anite/R&S. Capturing device traces using tools such as ‘QXDM professional’ and ‘Mobile Analyzer’. Updating device firmware if asked by the clients and maintaining logs as well as debugging history pertaining to

each device. Generating final test reports for delivering to clients. Interacting with System Simulator Vendor for up-gradation of Tools Firmware & Scripts. Interacting with the clients to provide them technical consultation. Performed testing of sections:

Message Waiting Indicator (MWI), Call Processing, Network Selection, Femtocell, Enhanced Operator Name String (EONs), Call Control, CSFB, SON ANR, Cell Broadcast, User Experience Throughput & Data performance etc.

WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED

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Attended the technical training for the tools such as Anite 9000, Anite USAS, R&S CMW-500, CMU-200, Anritsu which has helped me in better understanding of working and operations of the tools.

Attended ‘UMTS/HSPA/LTE Technical Overview’ e-learning courses from ‘Qualcomm Wireless Academy’.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Received Client Appreciations for the leadership displayed and responsibilities taken in. Received “Cookies” award for my work in Q2 2012-13. Won accolades and ‘Monthly Appreciation’ from the colleagues and team members for working in a

constructive manner.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Father’s Name: Mr. Ravi Kant BhatiaEmail ID: kbkary@gmail.com, karan.bhatia@lnttechservices.comLinkedIn Link: http://in.linkedin.com/pub/karan-bhatia/68/605/148/Marital Status: SingleNationality: IndianPermanent Address: 417-R, Sarni Chowk, Model Town, Yamunanagar-135001, Haryana

Mobile Number: +91-8050127258 Languages: English, Hindi, and Punjabi Work Permit Available For: Denmark

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct to the best of my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars.

Place: Bangalore (Karan Bhatia)

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