# karan makwana

karan makwana is a remote worker on Himalayas, Principal Network Architect at Rogers Communications, based in Canada.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@karanmakwana1

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Network architect at Rogers Communications who designed and deployed 5G Standalone Core and cloud-native network functions.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Canada |
| Authorized to work in | Canada, India |
| Salary expectations | 40k+ CAD |
| Job categories | Network Architect, Cloud Architect, Telecommunications Engineer |
| Skills | 5G Core, 5G Standalone, Packet Core, Cloud Native Network Functions, Network Architecture, Telecommunications Network, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, CI CD, Python, Shell |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/karan-makwana-98aa1782 |

## About

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At Rogers Communications, I led the design, integration, and deployment of 5G Standalone Core and Evolved Packet Core in a carrier production environment. I was accountable for DevOps deliverables across the work.

I designed and deployed cloud-native network functions using AWS and Kubernetes, and automated platform lifecycle workflows with Ansible. I used Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger, and ELK for KPI reporting.

At IBM, I led the deployment of wireless data core platforms for a Canadian Tier 1 carrier, managing the DevOps lifecycle from design through production. I also authored engineering specifications, acceptance test plans, and methods of procedure.

Earlier, I worked across telecommunications roles at Vodafone Idea Limited, Nokia, Jio, Amdocs, Comverse, Ericsson, and Reliance Communications. My experience includes network architecture, cloud infrastructure, analytics development, and network operations.
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## Experience

### Principal Network Architect

[Rogers Communications](https://himalayas.app/companies/rogers-communications). Aug 2025 - Apr 2026

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Led design, integration, and deployment of 5G Standalone Core (AMF, SMF, UPF) and Evolved Packet Core (MME, SGW, PGW, ePDG) in a large-scale carrier production environment with full SME accountability across all DevOps deliverables.
Designed and deployed cloud native network functions (CNFs/VNFs) based on AWS and Kubernetes (K8s), including container lifecycle, connectivity, and storage management
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### Application Consultant

[IBM](https://himalayas.app/companies/ibm-com). Oct 2022 - Aug 2025

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Client: Canada Tier 1 Service provider

Key Responsibilities:
* Led design, integration, and deployment of wireless data core platforms — PCRF, PCF, OCS, CHF, AMF, SMF, UPF, PGW, SGW, MME — for a Canadian Tier 1 carrier in a cloud-native AWS/Kubernetes environment, with full DevOps lifecycle accountability from design through production.
* Manage the full DevOps lifecycle, including design, integ
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### AGM - Enterprise Solutions

Vodafone Idea Limited. Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

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Worked as AGM - Enterprise Solutions at Vodafone Idea Limited.
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### Cloud Specialist

[Nokia](https://himalayas.app/companies/nokia). Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

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Worked as Cloud Specialist at Nokia.
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### Manager

[Jio](https://himalayas.app/companies/jio-platforms-limited). Dec 2018 - Sep 2021

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IMS configuration department, NOC
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### Analytics Developer

[Amdocs](https://himalayas.app/companies/amdocs). Aug 2015 - Nov 2018

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Worked as Analytics Developer at Amdocs.
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### Customer Support Engineer

Comverse. Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

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Worked as Customer Support Engineer at Comverse.
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### Engineer (IN BO)

[Ericsson](https://himalayas.app/companies/ericsson). May 2013 - Jun 2014

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Worked as Engineer (IN BO) at Ericsson.
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### Subject Matter Expert (IN)

Reliance Communications. May 2012 - Apr 2013

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Worked as Subject Matter Expert (IN) at Reliance Communications.
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## Education

### University of Victoria

Master's Degree. 2026 - 2027

### IBM

Trustworthy AI and AI Ethics

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Sep 2023
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### North Maharashtra University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. 2007 - 2011

## Tech stack

- Splunk
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Linux
- Ansible
- Shell
- Docker
- Jaeger
- Bash
- AWS

To contact karan, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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