1. Sachin P, PMP®
Phone: +91 9916479838; Email:sachinp1985@gmail.com
Title
Senior Business Analyst - Telecom
Primary Skills
Enterprise Telecom (Sales, Service Fulfilment & Service Assurance), Telecom Fraud and Revenue Assurance,
OSS/BSS, NGOSS, eTOM, SID
Synopsis!
Currently working as Sr. Business Analyst at CGI in Telecom.
Close to 5 years of experience in Telecom consulting, Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Testing,
Implementation, Product & Domain Training and Post Implementation onsite-support for telecom
operators.
Experience in root cause analysis, gap analysis, troubleshooting, problem resolution and change management, as
well as possessing extensive experience of identifying potential solutions and presenting the proposals to the
client/management team.
Collecting, understanding, and transmitting the business requirements for the project, and translating these into
functional specifications along with customization of telecom software products.
Part of technical leadership team managing the overall end to end implementation of OSS/BSS from system
integration to COTS product deployment & to liaise between the customer, development team and system
integrator regarding software functionality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Extensive experience with software testing that includes Impact assessment, Requirement analysis, test
scenarios and test case design, system testing, system integration testing, production verification testing, Test
summary reports, defect management.
Model driven development by capturing business requirements for process & data modeling in the form of
Business Process Models (BPMs) using Websphere Business Modeler 7 (WBM)
Utilized “As-is” & “To-be” Business Process Models at Program Level, Service specific
Project Management Professional certified (PMP) by PMI
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certified.
Frameworx Overview (Level 2) certified by TM forum.
Business Process Framework (eTOM) Distilled (Level 2) certified by TM forum.
Information Framework (SID) Distilled (Level 2) certified by TM forum.
Subject Matter Expert with In-depth knowledge in Fraud Management, Revenue Assurance, Service
Fulfillment & Service Assurance.
Good understanding of GSM Call flows, 3G, 4G, LTE and WIMAX, Interconnect Billing (ICB).
Instrumental in ensuring a successful UAT with the customer.
Was a member of Center Of Excellence (COE) for LTE at IBM.
Skill Set
SOLARIS (5.10), AIX, Windows
Oracle 9i, 10g.
Business Modeling Tool such as Microsoft Visio, Web sphere Business Modeler 7.
Frameworkx such as eTOM, SID & NGOSS.
Automation Tool such as Marathon, Waitr.
AT&T Specific Tools : PRISM, Mercury Quality Centre.
Project Management Skills : Risk Management, Dependency Management, Schedule Planning.
2. Scholastics
B.E
(Mechanical) from HKBKCE, Bangalore. Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka
Professional Experience
Organization : CGI India
Duration : Dec 2010 –.Till Date
Role: Senior Business Analyst
Client: Bell, Canada.
Preparation of Regression suit for Activation Gateway (ASAP)
• Understanding the different network elements.
• Prioritizing the Network elements.
• Understanding existing test cases and test suite
• Coming up with new scenarios for including them into the test suite.
System rationalization of entire NB&T application architecture
• Understanding the existing process flows.
• co-coordinating with individual application teams to learn about the interfaces and map it in the
architectural diagram using Microsoft Visio
Roles & responsibilities for Business Analysts
• Assisting Project & Resource managers to formulate the roles for a BA.
Selection of a Requirements Management tool
• Performing market analysis of available existing requirements management tools.
• Tabulating the features of each of these tools along with pricing & performing a comparative study.
• Selection of an appropriate requirements management tool based on selection criteria( Functional / Non –
functional requirements)
Member of BA COE to formulate functional training for aspiring BA’s in Telecom domain.
Previous Organization:
Organization : IBM India Pvt Ltd.
Duration : Sep 2008 – Dec 2010.
Role: Business Consultant
Client: AT&T, US
Project:
3. AT&T deployed a next generation Ethernet network across the 22 state local serving areas. The network consisted
of two types of IPAG elements. The first type, IPAG1, is used for access at the edge of the network. The second
type, IPAG2, aggregates and switches traffic from multiple IPAG1s and forms the core of the next generation
metro Ethernet network. Together IPAG1 and IPAG2 represent the IPAG network. Target customers include retail,
wholesale, resale, and internal (infrastructure).
Job Responsibilities:
Manage the requirements and ensure that all the phases have traceability to the requirements.
Acting in a consulting capacity to other teams like AT&T Management, IBM Senior Management and IBM
Delivery Teams, Testing & Quality.
Experience in the documentation of specifications, design and development of use case scenarios.
Ensuring that potential Business & Performance impacting issues/constraints/risks/dependencies are
addressed in a timely manner so as not to have a negative bearing on Project Delivery.
Write the Process flows “As-is” & “To-be” Business Process Models at Program Level, Service specific &
Review the Process flows prepared and ensure quality of the same .
Be the single point of contact for the customer and the team to address all the issues/queries related to
Process flows and provide necessary guidance.
Interact with Customer to understand the “As-is” process and propose the “To-be” process within the scope
of the contract.
Conduct Requirement Gathering Workshops like JAD & JAR’s
Interact with the technical team to ensure that his plans and schemes have been properly understood and
implemented.
Project Progress Monitoring & Reporting, Project Level Issues Resolution, Technology Conflict Resolution
and Cross-functional Process Flow Monitoring.
Knowledge and good understanding of technologies employed in BSS/OSS systems
Good knowledge in using the Business Process & Requirement Management Tools.
Good knowledge on standards (TMForum, BPMN etc)
Manage end-to-end technical solution and baselines through technical reviews ( BRRs, SRRs, CDRs, TRRs
etc) which are essential for implementation success of the project.
Analyzing slippages and address issues though Root Cause Analysis & Gap analysis
Perform project retrospection and project closure activities.
Role: Engineer- Subject Matter Expert
Duration: Sep -08 to Oct - 09
Job Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expert for Nikira(Fraud Management System) & Onereview ( Revenue Assurance System)
at !dea Cellular Ltd for IBM India Pvt Ltd
Optimizing FMS and RA system to get accurate outputs and hence helping Idea to generate more revenue
by working with the analysts to capture fraud and plugging revenue leakage.
Worked on operations of VAS products.
Solely dedicated to identify the persistence of leakages on the network elements.
Responsible for internal audit functions for RA and related activities
Reconciliation of data from various nodes and reporting any/all anomalies in the system by the reports
Validations for NLD / ILD codes across all applicable network elements, ensuring sync amongst them
Validations of UAT of all tariff plans (commercial and employee) for postpaid and prepaid revenue silos
Rated CDR & TAP CDR’s and reject file analysis of Billing, IN systems & Roaming partners.
Formation of NOC and processes to streamline 24x7 NOC Operation
4. Exposure to managed services, support methodologies and RA best practices process formulations across
the organization revenue chain.
Revenue and monthly variance reporting to top management with trending analysis
Previous Organization:
Organization : Subex Ltd.
Duration : Nov 2006 –Sep-2008.
Designation : Engineer- Global Delivery Organization
Subex Ltd is the No. 1 vendor for fraud management solutions, worldwide. Product: Nikira (Telecom Fraud
Management System)
Nikira™ is an online telecom Fraud Management Solution built to Detect-Investigate-Prevent telecom frauds in
the network thereby plugging possible revenue leaks. Nikira™ is differentiated by its unique architecture that
harnesses the power of proven rules-based alarms and pattern matching driven by advanced statistical techniques.
PROJECT DETAILS AT SUBEX:
Project #1: Xlcom (Indonesia)
Abstract: The project is a new installation of Nikira™ Version 5.4 at Xlcom – Indonesia thereby helping fraud
management and detection Team to effectively detect and prevent fraudulent activities in the network.
This site is complex as the requirement includes a Credit management module to be implemented within FMS.
Project #2: Mcel (Mozambique)
Abstract: The project is a new installation of Nikira™ Version 6.1 at mCel – Mozambique thereby helping fraud
management and detection Team to effectively detect and prevent fraudulent activities in the network.
Role: Engineer-Professional Service Organization.
Job Responsibilities:
• Understand COTS behavior and suggest to-be processes with minimum gaps.
• Data Gathering & Validation through Requirement Gathering Workshops at the Customers site from the
various Network Elements (MSC’s, Billing, HLR, IN, Roaming etc).
• Performing gap analysis and data gathering to understand the client requirements.
• Mapping business requirements and business processes of the client with the proposed technology/product
solutions.
• Research and evaluate alternative solutions, recommend the most efficient and cost effective solution.
• Knowledge and good understanding of technologies employed in BSS/OSS systems.
• Onsite Installation, configuration and ensuring successful signing of User Acceptance Test (UAT).
• Good knowledge on the SDLC processes especially in-depth knowledge on the processes during
Requirement Analysis, Design and Testing phase.
• Pre-sales consulting and presentations for Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management solutions.
• Worked with various teams inside R&D & non - R & D such as Solution Architect, Pricing, Delivery and
co-ordinate for the overall presales project success.
5. Role: Engineer- Testing and Configuration.
Project #2:
Operator and Client Associations:
• Airtel, India, Aircel, India, Vodafone, India, Hutch, Indonesia, Celtel, Nigeria, Sabafon, Yemen, MTN,
Yemen, IDEA, India, Telcom, Malaysia, Globacom, Vodafone, Romania.
Duration: May -07 to Feb-08
Job Responsibilities:
Solely responsible for testing of the new features and functionalities, defect reporting, Test Case Design for
both Ranger and Nikira
Test data, Test plan & test case preparation, System test execution, System Integration Testing and support,
User Acceptance Testing and support.
Test environment setup & Creation of Test summary report.
Complete End-to-End migration testing for ‘Idea’ for an upgrade to a newer version of Nikira (Fraud
Management System).
Testing the new CR’s for the customer requirements or functionality.
Personal Details
Father’s Name : Mr. Premnath R
Date of Birth : 24/04/1985
Passport Details : Passport Number : Will be provided on demand
Marital Status : Single
Nationality : Indian
Reference: Contact Details will be provided on request
Achievement and Extracurricular activities:
( International Software Testing Qualifications Board) ISTQB certified engineer.
Project Management Professional certified (PMP) by PMI
Awarded Best Of IBM award at IBM for quality deliverables in the project with AT&T.
Awarded with the “THANKS” award at IBM for successfully completing a SIP.
“PAT ON BACK” Award for Quality release and demonstrating Subexian traits -> commitment and
Customer satisfaction.
Was rewarded with “Your presence has made a difference award” for the successful sign of the UAT for
Xlcom project.
Successfully launched new circles like Orissa, Kolkata, WB, TN and J&K circle for Idea.
UAT conducted successfully for spice integration along with user training for Karnataka and Punjab
circles.
Initiating, driving and Successful completion of Systematic Improvement Plan (SIP) with the help of
Idea Business users and IBM Ops team.
User training conducted for all 20 circles of Idea on Nikira/Ranger, Fraud & Telecom domain.