Ivo P. - Technical Project Consultant for Core Network Transition and Transformation

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

1 year 11 months

Germany

Senior Project / Rollout Manager

Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH

Manage and coordinate site design, deployment, new Core/DWDM implementation, and optimization of fiber optic network infrastructure
Create high-level and low-level design documents for core and aggregation network
Define network element scope, operational and deployment guidelines, and core-site strategy
Integrate voice and ISP systems and swap core components of 60 existing sites
Develop site design, execute proof of concept, and deploy additional core sites

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years

Germany

Senior Transition Project Manager

Telefonica O2

Manage data center cancellation, move-out, relocation, and swap planning across functional entities country wide
Coordinate execution and migration activities and stakeholder reporting
Lead FASTT transition and transformation program for >100 OSS domain applications to outsourcing partners (TechM and TCS)
Manage overall transition project and stakeholder engagement

Nov 2015 - Present

9 years 10 months

Germany

Project Consultant for Core Network Engineering

DB InfraGo AG

Plan and coordinate core network swap and migration projects, including roll-out of new sites and network expansion
Monitor and control internal and subcontractor activities for network reconfiguration and performance
Apply agile approach to accelerate planning processes
Develop detailed technical concepts and HLD/LLD for GSM-R Core Network (vendor Kapsch/Kontron)
Plan and build configuration data for STP, MSS, MGW, HLR, SMSC, RVSt, BSS to enable new services and optimize signaling routing
Coordinate implementation and optimization of connectivity towards all GSM-R partners
Create technical concepts for national and international roaming and interconnectivity
Build and validate data scripts for network element configuration
Plan and manage implementation of new functionalities, features, and services
Analyze core network performance and align with NOC on optimization
Collaborate on writing and reviewing technical implementation processes and procedures

Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

8 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Technical Project and Delivery Manager

Liberty Global Inc.

Plan and deliver a stream of BSS/OSS IT system projects, including pre-GoLive tests in technology stack environments
Manage risk, issues, quality, and dependencies
Perform resource planning and forecasting
Coordinate HW component and software version availability for JIT, UAT, and PROD environments
Conduct change management to ensure environment readiness across affiliates
Prepare and manage detailed Go Live plans and coordinate roll-out
Establish support model and incident management processes with operations teams
Act as central point of contact for corporate groups and affiliates on IT environment availability
Review progress regularly with project teams, stakeholders, and sponsors

Feb 2011 - Feb 2015

4 years 1 month

Sofia, Bulgaria

Technical Program and Project Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Plan, execute, and close managed IT infrastructure and application transition and transformation projects ahead of time and under budget (5 of 6 clients recommended services)
Control project execution and mitigate risks; organize post-transformation service support outsourcing and knowledge transfer
Manage end-to-end global and cross-functional projects using PMI/PMP methodology
Develop proof of concept for Service Transition with excellent client references
Ensure project teams understand scope and maintain thorough project plans
Coordinate and control activities of client and supplier teams
Oversee post-transformation, transition, and go-live support activities
Plan and manage service handover to support delivery teams and customers
Optimize service delivery performance against SLA, time, scope, and quality KPIs
Apply ITIL/ITSM, PMI/PMP, Waterfall, and Scrum methodologies

Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

9 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

Head of PM Core Network and Platforms

Vivacom

Lead a team of technical project managers on circuit switched and packet services core network projects and service platforms
Plan and manage project implementation activities and coordinate project teams during execution
Oversee core network implementation, multi-vendor interface verification testing, and system acceptance testing from tender to implementation
Prepare RFQ/RFIs, evaluate vendor offers, define planning requirements, and prepare SLAs
Manage vendor contracts, procurement, and resource planning and forecasting
Set up project integration processes with network planning, site engineering, and customer teams

Sep 2009 - May 2010

9 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

NSS CN/CS Senior Engineer & Project Manager

Vivacom

Analyze and optimize 2G/3G core network to enhance service performance
Establish project integration processes with network planning, site engineering, and vendor teams
Design and build CS core network data for roaming scenarios
Implement and test new functionalities, services, and features
Define new 2G and 3G core network products and features to meet subscriber and customer requirements

Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

8 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant for Core Network Engineering

Telefonica O2 Deutschland

Provide integration, system validation, and acceptance support of new Release 4 3G network after R99 to R4 swap
Plan and optimize CS core network parameters and performance towards UTRAN
Analyze service impact during expansions, upgrades, and changes and propose mitigation solutions
Optimize and test new services in lab environment prior to live implementation
Support system integration, network configuration, and fault analysis
Adjust timers and parameters in STP, MSS, MGW, HLR, and RAN elements to optimize performance

Sep 2006 - Dec 2008

2 years 4 months

Vienna, Austria

NSN CS Core Design and Implementation Expert

"3" Hutchison 3G Austria

Elaborate CS core network HLD/LLD and plan configuration data for R4 Nokia CS elements (DX200 MSS/MGW/HLR)
Develop technical concepts for interconnectivity to mobile and fixed service providers
Write data scripts for CS core elements and SS7/SIGTRAN routing changes
Design and build detailed CS core network data for SGSN integration
Coordinate configuration activities across departments
Perform pilot system software upgrades and execute UAT for Nokia SGSN 3G, HP OpenCall HLR, VMS/SMSC Logica-CMG, IN Alcatel, Siemens-NEC RNC, Nokia RNC
Identify switch capacity shortfalls and plan network optimization
Provide technical support for new system integration, configuration, and fault resolution

Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

3 months

France

NSS CN CS-PS Senior Integration Expert

Alcatel France

Supervise integration of Alcatel BSCs into multi-vendor core network (Siemens, Alcatel, Nokia) in Nantes and Lyon
Plan and coordinate BSC interconnectivity and interoperability with MSCs and SGSN
Provide SS7 and BSS/RAN implementation training and coaching to local staff
Support system integration, operations management, configuration, and fault analysis

Sep 2005 - May 2006

9 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

Project Implementation Manager & NSS Senior Engineer for UMTS Network Trial

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Plan, manage, and supervise deployment of trial UMTS 3G network (R4 MSS, MGW, HLR, RNC/NodeB, SGSN)
Develop project implementation plan and schedule, define resources, and set up implementation team
Coordinate network integration and interoperability tests and validate interconnectivity
Act as direct interface between client and technical teams
Monitor, control, and validate deliverable quality and milestone achievement

Sep 2000 - Sep 2005

5 years 1 month

Vienna, Austria

NSS Senior Planning & Implementation Engineer SS7/Voice Routing Expert

telering / T-Mobile Austria

Develop CS core network HLD/LLD and detailed design for interconnectivity to local and fixed service providers
Plan and implement data for Mobile Number Portability and GTT/SS7 routing concepts, execute pilot scenarios and general roll-out
Coordinate UMTS/GSM/GPRS core network interoperability for RNC/BSC, SGSN, SMS-C, IN, VMS; support UAT
Consult and support teams in system integration, operations, configuration, and fault analysis
Identify switch capacity shortfalls and plan network expansions

Oct 1999 - Aug 2000

11 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Switching Network Manager (CS services)

Sunrise Communications AG

Manage circuit switching core network national and international interconnections
Compile and implement CS network detailed design for interconnectivity to local service providers
Provide operations and maintenance support and optimize switch capacity through expansion planning
Support acceptance tests and gather fault indices

Jul 1998 - Sep 1999

1 year 3 months

Munich, Germany

TAC1/2 O&M Project Engineer SSS D900

Siemens AG

Provide operations and maintenance services for Siemens SSS D900 core network
Perform hardware/software release upgrades, patch-set implementations, and capacity analysis
Act as on-site TAC2 support during upgrades, acceptance tests, and fault index collection

Sep 1995 - Jun 1998

2 years 10 months

Sofia, Bulgaria

NSS Operations and Maintenance Engineer

A1/Mtel

Operate and maintain GSM network core elements (MSC, HLR, BSC, SMSC, IN)
Plan and implement configuration data scripts and execute international roaming tests
Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance and collaborate on HW/SW upgrades

Summary

Technical project consultant with over 25 years of proven track experience in international telecom, IT and manufacturing projects.
Profound experience in project and program management with goal-focused project delivery on-time and on-budget.
Strong international project experience in GSM/UMTS/GSM-R operations, network performance optimization, configuration data planning and implementation.
Considered to be pragmatic, result driven with precise attention on details and costs, a team player, very adaptable to change.