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Miroslav Pavlovic

Managing Consultant

Miroslav Pavlovic
Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jun 2022 - Present
3 years 10 months

Managing Consultant

ICTT Digital Networks

  • TSI customer project data center migration (since 2024-07-01)

  • Inventory of active IT/OT components

  • Creation and management of the migration concept

  • Planning and execution of migration tests

  • Carrying out the IoT migration (network, VPN gateway, firewall adjustments)

  • Service migrations (mobile services)

  • Re-design of outdated technologies/services

  • Integration into operations

  • Logistics bus project at Daimler Truck and Mercedes Benz (2024-01-01 – 2024-06-30)

  • Development manager/technical consultant for the logistics bus

  • Coaching customers/TSI development teams and product owners

  • Creation/review of architecture designs and documentation

  • Project planning/customer meetings

  • Support for migrations from Java/WebSphere/JBoss to Kubernetes

  • Service design for performance visibility (2022-06-01 – 2023-10-31)

  • Performance visibility service development, network monitoring service for Telekom internal customers

  • Planning/integration/expansion of PV monitoring in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure)

  • Design/planning/implementation of performance visibility services based on NetScout/Kadiska software in customer environments

  • Agile project management/execution of PoCs (proof of concepts)

  • Design/architecture/concept creation

  • Diagnosis of network issues

  • Packet capturing/debugging

  • Preparation of customer and training documentation

Nov 2015 - May 2022
6 years 7 months

Tech Lead

Nokia CNS

  • Team lead of the IoT integration subco team, providing technical management for 3–5 external staff per project, resource planning, training, and personnel management
  • Product trainer for Nokia staff
  • Creation and planning of system architecture
  • Installation/configuration/integration/support of Nokia IoT products (IMPACT IoT)
  • Automation (BCMT, NCM, CI/CD)
  • Implementation of Node-Red and test tools as well as Grafana, Prometheus and Webhook
  • Implementation of Kubernetes/Docker/microservices environments
  • Nokia Cloudband solution (CBIS), VMware, AWS, Exoscale and bare-metal installations
  • Change, test and release management (Confluence, Jira)
  • Remote device management (M2M/Internet of Things, CoAP, LWM2M, MQTT, LoRa, REST, web services), sensor data collection and sensor value alerts
  • M2M/IoT installation, configuration, certification and support
  • Creation of customer software documentation
Oct 2008 - Oct 2015
7 years 1 month

Tech Lead, Deployment and Support Engineer

mFormation Technologies Inc.

  • Installation/configuration/integration/support of mFormation products on more than 40 platforms in enterprise and consumer environments
  • Integration/configuration of DTAG OMADM platforms for DTAG RCSe systems
  • Technical project management and German trainer for DACH and EMEA customers
  • Service integration on Sun Solaris 10, CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • E2E configurations of JBoss/Java components and third-party adapters
  • System and performance tuning of mFormation software/Java/OS/database
  • Configuration of Oracle 10g/11g RAC databases with partitioning as well as setting up DB jobs and backups
  • Protocol debugging (TCP/IP, 3G, 3GPP, GPRS, UMTS, GSM, SMPP, WAP push/pull services, CEM, OMA DM, OTA device configuration)
  • M2M/IoT server & adapter installation, configuration and support
  • Script troubleshooting and setup (shell scripts, Perl, Java, XML)
  • Server functional tests and non-functional tests as well as server stress tests with JMeter and SoapUI
  • Software bug and ticket tracking
  • On-site training at Vodafone, T-Mobile, Swisscom
  • E2E mobile phone/smartphone/tablet certification and testing
  • Certification and training of partner companies and integrators
Jul 2006 - Sep 2008
2 years 3 months

Team Lead Network Management Services

LCC International GmbH

  • Team leadership and team planning for staff and trainees
  • Ensuring network operations for own and customer networks
  • Technical project management for new customers
  • Nationwide team coordination and planning
  • Problem management
  • Change, escalation and reporting management in the NMC area
  • Network operations, network monitoring and configuration of customer networks and services
  • Configuration and service management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian and Ubuntu servers
  • Online backup and backup support
  • Configuration and commissioning of network monitoring systems
  • Software rollout and hardware/software expansion during operations
  • Implementation of network operations processes
May 2004 - Jun 2006
2 years 2 months

Network Management Specialist

LCC International GmbH

  • Ensuring network operations for own and customer networks
  • Process-optimized incident handling
  • IT stadium manager for the 2006 World Cup at RheinEnergie Stadium in Cologne
  • Monitoring, configuration and planning of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian and Ubuntu servers
  • Staff training
  • VPN configuration and planning for NMS integration
  • International staff planning and coordination
  • End-to-end testing
Jun 2002 - Dec 2003
1 year 7 months

Network Management Specialist

24-7 APOLLO / TRICOM Services AG

  • Monitoring and troubleshooting of ISDN and VoIP networks
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting of transmission networks (SDH, DWDM, IP)
  • Creation of NMC monitoring routines
  • Coordination of international staff
  • Ericsson AXE 10 software implementation
Mar 1999 - May 2002
3 years 3 months

Second Level Support Transport Networks (WAN)

o.tel.o communications GmbH

  • Second-level troubleshooting and configuration management for PDH, SDH and DWDM
  • Lead submarine cable manager for UK–Germany 6
  • Handling network-critical faults
  • Creating internal training
  • Troubleshooting in collaboration with system manufacturers
  • Software and hardware upgrades
  • Second-level router deployment
Feb 1998 - Feb 1999
1 year 1 month

First Level Support Transport Networks (WAN)

o.tel.o communications GmbH

  • First-level maintenance and servicing of wide-area networks
  • Leased line and network operator management
  • Second-level fault preparation
  • Commissioning POI connections to other network operators
  • Commissioning SDH/DWDM fiber-optic links between cities
  • Submarine cable management UK–Germany 6
  • Troubleshooting with transmission test equipment
Apr 1997 - Jan 1998
10 months

First-Level / Second-Level Data Support

o.tel.o communications GmbH

  • Monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration of data switching technology (Frame Relay, X.25, X.31, TCP/IP)
  • Customer care and fault management
  • Operation and extended service for key account customers
May 1995 - Mar 1997
1 year 11 months

Technical Engineer

Schüller & Haigis GmbH

  • Troubleshooting mobile devices
  • Measurement technology

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication (26 years), Information Technology (14.5 years), Automotive (4 years), and Manufacturing (2 years).

Telecommunication
Information Technology
Automotive
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (28.5 years), Operations (17.5 years), Project Management (13 years), Product Development (10.5 years), Quality Assurance (9 years), and Customer Service (2.5 years).

Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Customer Service

Languages

German
Native
Bosnian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Croatian
Advanced
Serbian
Advanced

Education

Sep 1991 - Feb 1995

Deutsche Telekom AG Fa3 Cologne BBI

Apprenticeship as a communications electronics technician, specialization in telecommunications technology · Communications electronics technician / specialization in telecommunications technology · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Google Cloud Online AI Services, GDC Deployments and Operations

Google Cloud Online Compute, Network and Storage Services Configuration in GDC

Google Cloud Online GDC Platform Introduction

Google Cloud Online Introduction to GDC Air-Gapped

Google Cloud Online L200 Google Distributed Cloud Air-Gapped

Google Cloud Online L300 Google Distributed Cloud Air-Gapped

PeopleCert ITIL v4 Online ITIL v4 Foundation Training

Kadiska Online Kadiska Presales Certification

LiveAction Online LiveAction Certified Associate / Professional

LiveAction Online LiveNX Associate/Professional Training

Nokia SW New Jersey IMPACT IoT Protocols

Nokia A&A New Jersey IMPACT IoT/Kubernetes/Microservices

mFormation SW Technologies Online IMPACT IoT/M2M

mFormation SW Technologies Online Oracle 10G/11G Setup/Maintenance

mFormation Technologies Online Adapter Technologies

mFormation Technologies Online MSM 8 Insight

mFormation Technologies Belfast Professional Services Products

Lucent Technologies Nuremberg Wavestar OLS80G DWDM

Siemens Dusseldorf TNMS – Core Operations and Admin

Alcatel Stuttgart 1353 SH / 1354 RM Administration

Alcatel Stuttgart 1641 SX R4 O&M

Bosch Stuttgart FlexPlex MS1/4 O&M

Lucent Technologies Nuremberg Wavestar Phase and ISM O&A ITM-NM

Lucent Technologies Nuremberg Wavestar Phase and ISM O&A ITM-SC

Lucent Technologies Nuremberg Wavestar SDH, Phase and ISM System

Telema On Dusseldorf Prof. Workshop Cisco Router Admin

IBM Cologne INM Operator Training

O.tel.o Communications Cologne TDB Short Training Live Network

ExperTeach GmbH Dietzenbach Nortel DPN-100

Datus Aachen XNM5 Operations

ExperTeach GmbH Dietzenbach Switches/Interfaces

Datus Aachen 5810 Network Node Computer

ExperTeach GmbH Dietzenbach ISDN Protocol

ExperTeach GmbH Dietzenbach Networks/Protocols

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Where is Miroslav based?

Miroslav is based in Cologne, Germany.

What languages does Miroslav speak?

Miroslav speaks the following languages: German (Native), Bosnian (Advanced), English (Advanced), Croatian (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Miroslav have?

Miroslav has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Miroslav has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Miroslav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Miroslav be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Miroslav would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Consultant, Tech Lead, Tech Lead, Deployment and Support Engineer.

What is Miroslav's latest experience?

Miroslav's most recent position is Managing Consultant at ICTT Digital Networks.

What companies has Miroslav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Miroslav has worked for ICTT Digital Networks and Nokia CNS.

Which industries is Miroslav most experienced in?

Miroslav is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology (IT), and Automotive. Miroslav also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Miroslav most experienced in?

Miroslav is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Project Management. Miroslav also has some experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Customer Service.

Which industries has Miroslav worked in recently?

Miroslav has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Telecommunication, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Miroslav worked in recently?

Miroslav has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Operations.

What is Miroslav's education?

Miroslav attended Deutsche Telekom AG Fa3 Cologne BBI for Communications electronics technician / specialization in telecommunications technology.

Does Miroslav have any certificates?

Miroslav has 34 certificates. Among them, these include: Google Cloud Online AI Services, GDC Deployments and Operations, Google Cloud Online Compute, Network and Storage Services Configuration in GDC, and Google Cloud Online GDC Platform Introduction.

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