AKASHDEEP CHOPRA
Tokyo
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director in Service Management and Orchestration, recognized for a robust track record in senior leadership roles that drive strategic initiatives and promote organizational growth. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving critical business objectives while significantly enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Expertise in project management and strategic planning complements a commitment to delivering results aligned with corporate goals. Passionate about leveraging innovative solutions to optimize processes and elevate team performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director, Solution Architect
RAKUTEN SYMPHONY INC.
11.2022 - Current
- Executive Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor and senior technical leader to C-suite executives and clients, defining the strategic vision and technical roadmap for adopting advanced cloud-native telecom solutions, including Open RAN.
- Solution Design & Strategy: Led the end-to-end architecture and solutioning for major global projects, ensuring offerings are commercially viable, technically sound, and aligned with market demands for 5G and 4G RAN and Cloud Automation.
- Team & Portfolio Oversight: Directed cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, Delivery) across geographically diverse locations to ensure the seamless integration and delivery of complex software and network solutions.
- Governance: Established architectural governance and best practices to ensure all delivered solutions are scalable, secure, and maintain a high standard of performance and maintainability.
RAN Automation Architect
RAKUTEN MOBILE
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Pioneering Architecture: Architected and implemented the comprehensive Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and closed-loop automation framework for the world’s first fully virtualized, cloud-native 4G/5G mobile network.
- Technology & Development: Led the development of automation tools, scripts, and workflows using Python, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to optimize vRAN configuration, deployment, and performance assurance.
- Network Optimization: Utilized deep understanding of 4G LTE and 5G NR deployments to design Automation frameworks that significantly reduced manual O&M effort, resulting in quantifiable improvements in network efficiency and reliability.
Technical Solution Lead
Altran (Now Capgemini Engineering)
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Spearheaded the deployment and automation strategy for vRAN and cloud-native applications within the Rakuten KIBA Lab environment, focusing on enhancing continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
- Cloud-Native & vRAN Deployment: Led the onboarding and maintenance of containerized vRAN applications, leveraging Openstack and Kubernetes clusters.
- Virtualization & Infrastructure: Responsible for the creation, upgrade, and optimization of all Virtual Machines (VMs) in the Rakuten KIBA Lab environment for Altiosar.
- RAN Engineering & Operations: Conducted hands-on work in LTE RAN commissioning, integration, configuration, scripts preparation, troubleshooting, and software testing/upgrade.
- Documentation & Quality: Authored key project documentation, including Method of Procedure (MOP) and User Requirement Documents (URD), and provided technical analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for ongoing operational issues.
NSS Team Lead
Nokia Network Solutions
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Led daily VoLTE Operation and managed the 2G/3G/4G Core Network for a major customer circle.
- Led the operation of IP Operations/Cloud and Signaling Transfer Point (STP) infrastructure.
IP Backhaul Engineer (4G Network)
Reliance Jio Infocomm
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed the configuration and troubleshooting for Cisco Routers and RAD Switches across the 4G IP Backbone.
- Executed IP Link provisioning and ensured seamless connectivity of all Small Cells with the IP network.
STP (hiS 700) Lead
Vodafone South Ltd.
08.2008 - 03.2015
- Led the critical TDM to IP/SIGTRAN Migration for STPs, connecting Core/IN/VAS nodes across the North Zone.
- Managed the end-to-end implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) for Vodafone Punjab.
- Achieved significant process improvement through shell scripting and automation for O&M tasks.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Electronics & Communication
Punjab Technical University
India07-2008
Skills
- Expert in ORAN orchestration
- Designing RAN automation solutions
- Proficient in container orchestration
- Mobile network architecture expertise
- Signaling protocol analysis
- IP backhaul and Cisco router management
Accomplishments
Patents & Thought Leadership
Secured Two U.S. Patents (US12326927B2 & US12340205B2), recognizing technical thought leadership and successful invention in critical Cloud RAN and security domains.
Invented & Patented a novel System and Method for automatic onboarding of network functions to a credential vault (US12326927B2)
Invented & Patented a Systems and Methods for Concerted Upgrade Deployment for Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) components (US12340205B2)
Certification
- CKA
- Six SIGMA Green Belt Certified
- ITIL Certified
- CCNA Switching Certified
- Training: Cloud (CBIS/CBAM), HSS Operation, Nokia ATCA EIR, SIGTRAN Basics
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Director, Solution Architect
RAKUTEN SYMPHONY INC.
11.2022 - Current
RAN Automation Architect
RAKUTEN MOBILE
07.2021 - 10.2022
Technical Solution Lead
Altran (Now Capgemini Engineering)
09.2019 - 06.2021
NSS Team Lead
Nokia Network Solutions
06.2017 - 09.2019
IP Backhaul Engineer (4G Network)
Reliance Jio Infocomm
09.2015 - 06.2017
STP (hiS 700) Lead
Vodafone South Ltd.
08.2008 - 03.2015
Bachelor Degree - Electronics & Communication
Punjab Technical University