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Ivone Solidade

@ivonesolidade

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Solution Architect and Telecommunications specialist delivering scalable cloud and packet-core solutions.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles where I can architect cloud-native and packet-core solutions, lead cross-functional teams, drive automation, and improve network reliability and performance.

I am a solution architect and telecommunications specialist with deep experience in packet core systems, cloud-native architectures, and OSS/BSS integration. I blend hands-on engineering with strategic planning to deliver scalable, secure network solutions aligned to business goals.

Over my career I have implemented, supported, and migrated Packet Core (PCRF/PCF/SMF/UDR/CHF/SBC/NRF) across Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei and other vendor platforms, and I have led deployments, upgrades, and acceptance testing for mobile networks (2G–5G) and OSS/NetAct systems.

I design cloud-based, containerized solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible and public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and I drive automation and integration between OSS/BSS, billing, and network elements through APIs and scripting (Python, Shell). I am familiar with enterprise frameworks such as TOGAF and with ITIL service management processes.

I work effectively with cross-functional teams, manage critical incidents and vendor relationships, and focus on continuous improvement, performance monitoring and operational readiness to ensure resilient, high-availability network services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Core Networks Engineer

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AGT Networks

Jun 2025 - Present (5 months)

Perform capacity planning, deployment, integration, and optimization of RAN, Core and Transport (LTE/5G) networks; led acceptance testing, software upgrades and KPI-driven troubleshooting to improve performance and availability.

Packet Core Capacity Planning LTE KPI Analysis Acceptance Testing

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Packet Core Specialist

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Ericsson

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Provided Packet Core and PCRF/PCF/SMF/NRF support across 2G–5G VNF/CNF environments, led troubleshooting, interface analysis and operational documentation to maintain service continuity and KPI trends.

PCRF PCF SMF Diameter KPIs RAN Support (2G 5G)Ericsson CCPC CCMD

Solution Architect

Italtel

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

Designed cloud-native and virtualized telecom solutions (Kubernetes, NFV) and automation (Ansible, Python), aligning architectures to 3GPP/ETSI/TM Forum and enabling OSS/BSS integrations and PoC validations.

Cloud Architecture Kubernetes NFV Ansible Python 3GPP DevOps

Senior OSS Project Specialist

V.tal

Feb 2023 - Oct 2023 (8 months)

Planned OSS platforms for GPON/FTTx networks, managed RFPs and supplier contracts, and led project delivery and budgeting for FTTx services and end-to-end Nokia supervision solutions.

OSS GPON Project Management Budgeting

Packet Core Specialist

Encora

Oct 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 2 months)

Supported deployment, migrations and software updates for Packet Core platforms (Nokia/Huawei/Ericsson), authored MOPs and test reports, and conducted service configuration and acceptance testing.

Packet Core Deployment MoP APN Service Config Databuilds

Telecom Specialist

Celeritech

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)

Supported lab PVV tests and Packet Core/GGSN configurations for TIM, authored operational procedures, and assisted deployment and tuning of Cisco PCRF platforms.

Packet Core PVV Testing Cisco PCRF Lab Testing TIM Projects

Packet Core Specialist

My Business

May 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Provided technical support and deployment assistance for TIM Packet Core projects, developed operational procedures and performed troubleshooting with Wireshark for M2M and core network releases.

Packet Core Wireshark M2M GGSN IMS VoLTE TCP IP Diameter

Packet Core Consultant

NEC do Brasil

Apr 2011 - May 2016 (5 years 1 month)

Led problem management and indicator implementation for Vivo projects, supported PCRF/DPI/SGSN/GGSN configurations and managed MOPs and change window activities to ensure stable operations.

Problem Management PCRF DPI MoP Change Management Huawei Platforms

OSS Specialist

MSI

Feb 2010 - Nov 2010 (9 months)

Managed failures and provided operational support in Nokia NetAct OSS, delivering performance analysis, training and backup solutions to improve system reliability.

NetAct OSS Fault Management Performance Analysis Training Backup Solutions Troubleshooting OSS Reporting

Telecom Specialist II

Oi Telecommunication

Sep 2002 - Jan 2010 (7 years 4 months)

Administered OSS platforms (Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson), performed 24/7 TCP/IP and HP-UX service guard support, developed performance/fault reports and automated SLA monitoring for mobile networks.

OSS HP UX NetAct M2000 performance reporting Cluster HA TCP IP

Help Desk Coordinator

Sonda

Jun 2001 - Aug 2002 (1 year 2 months)

Coordinated Help Desk teams, implemented SLA frameworks and managed incident backlogs and enterprise tool support (Remedy) to improve service responsiveness.

Help Desk Support SLA Management Incident Management Remedy User Support Reporting