Prashant Kumar
Magdeburg,Sachsen-Anhalt
Summary
Telecom and Data Science professional with 17+ years of global experience in VAS, IN, IMS, and VoLTE domains, and emerging expertise in machine learning, analytics, and cloud technologies. Skilled in deploying and managing telecom infrastructure, implementing predictive models, and using cloud-native tools to enhance operations. Proficient in AWS cloud, DevOps CI/CD practices, and Python-based data engineering. Currently completing M.Sc. in Data Science in Germany. ITIL V3 certified and experienced in leading international projects across Europe, Asia, Africa, and LATAM.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist (Telecom)
The Core Systems
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Built machine learning models to detect network failures and predict customer churn
- Used NLP to analyze customer sentiment from social media and feedback data
- Developed real-time dashboards and analytics for customer experience optimization
- Created Python-based data pipelines and visualizations using Power BI
Solution Architect
PerfTrends Tech Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Designed and implemented IMS core network for Vodafone Qatar (enterprise and fixed-line customers)
- Managed ALU IMS components (5060 ICS, SDM 8950, ISC 5450) and ACME SBC 4500
- Deployed NFVi using KVM and OpenStack with RHOSP templates
- Configured SIP services, documented LLD and HLD, and conducted network diagnostics
Technical Lead (Delivery Function)
Tech Mahindra
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Deployed IMS and VoLTE networks for European and African operators
- Conducted UAT, protocol analysis, and end-to-end VoLTE call flow validation
- Integrated Comverse messaging nodes (SMSC, MCO, AFG) with Huawei IN
- Managed CR implementation, SMPP/SS7 configurations
Solution Engineer
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2010 - 08.2013
- Provisioned and monitored IMS and VoLTE nodes using EMA, OLM, and EMM
- Supported Jinny SMSC and SDP for LATAM clients, including troubleshooting and documentation
- Analyzed signalling and performance using Wireshark and SEV ONE
VAS FM Engineer
Comviva Technologies Ltd.
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Handled operations for MCA and SMSC nodes on Airtel network
- Responded to customer complaints and monitored network alerts
VAS Deployment Engineer
Spice Digital Tech Ltd.
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Deployed and integrated CRBT, MCA, and SMSC services using Dialogic and NMS boards
- Delivered IVR, BGM, and SMS-based services for Airtel and Vodafone operators
VAS Deployment Engineer
Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
07.2005 - 04.2007
- Delivered Voice Chat services and deployed signalling interfaces for Airtel and Idea
- Worked on SS7/ISDN protocols, Dialogic SIU, and E1 trunk configuration
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Data Science
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
04.2025
MBA - Production and Operations Management
Maharishi Dayanand University
12.2012
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Punjabi University
12.2005
Certificate - Data Entry Operations
SLIET Longowal
12.2000
Matriculation - 10th Grade
HP Board
12.1998
Skills
- VAS (SMSC, MMSC)
- Intelligent Networks (IN)
- IMS
- VoLTE
- VoIP
- SIP Trunking
- LTE
- 5G
- OSS/BSS
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC)
- Docker
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD pipelines
- Kubernetes (Basics)
- Terraform (Basics)
- Python
- Java
- C
- C
- SQL
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Scikit-learn
- XGBoost
- NLP
- Matplotlib
- Seaborn
- Power BI
- Wireshark
- HP-OVO
- SIP
- SS7
- SIGTRAN
- DIAMETER
- MAP
- ISUP
- SMPP
- Comverse/Acision SMSC
- Ericsson SDP
- Jinny SMSC
- ALU IMS
- ACME SBC
- EMA
- OLM
- EMM
- MINSAT
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Server
- MongoDB
- OpenStack
- RHOSP
- KVM
- VMware
- Solution Architecture
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Global Project Delivery
- Technical Documentation
Certification
ITIL V3 Foundation, Completed
Languages
English
Hindi
German
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge., Magdeburg, Germany, Prashant Kumar
Personal Information
- Passport Number: X7864374
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Travelling, Reading books
Passionate about exploring diverse cultures through travel, which enhances my adaptability and broadens my perspective. Avid reader of books on technology, current affairs, and self-developmentâstaying updated and continuously learning to stay ahead in a dynamic world
Timeline
Data Scientist (Telecom)
The Core Systems
08.2023 - 08.2024
Solution Architect
PerfTrends Tech Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 08.2023
Technical Lead (Delivery Function)
Tech Mahindra
10.2015 - 02.2018
Solution Engineer
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
02.2010 - 08.2013
VAS FM Engineer
Comviva Technologies Ltd.
10.2009 - 02.2010
VAS Deployment Engineer
Spice Digital Tech Ltd.
07.2007 - 09.2009
VAS Deployment Engineer
Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
07.2005 - 04.2007
MBA - Production and Operations Management
Maharishi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Punjabi University
Certificate - Data Entry Operations
SLIET Longowal
Matriculation - 10th Grade
HP Board
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Data Science
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
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