Miguel Rodrigues
@miguelrodrigues1
Platform Engineer specializing in Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms, and automation.
What I'm looking for
I am a Platform Engineer with over 15 years' experience across telecommunications, core infrastructure, and cloud-native environments, currently building and managing containerized platforms using Kubernetes, Python, and RHEL. I have a strong foundation in high-availability architecture, infrastructure automation, and multi-vendor network integration, with proven contributions at Capgemini Engineering, Nokia, Vodafone, and Portugal Telecom.
I hold certifications in Azure, Docker, Palantir Foundry, and data engineering, and I design reliable, automated platforms focused on observability and operational excellence. I am fluent in English, professionally proficient in Spanish, and open to remote opportunities globally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Build and manage containerized platforms using Kubernetes and Python, integrating SDL-based sites into core infrastructure and ensuring high availability and RHEL system reliability.
Network Engineer
Jolera
Aug 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 1 month)
Executed end-to-end Microsoft 365 email migrations and managed support tickets across network, email, and infrastructure while designing technical solutions meeting SLA requirements.
Created and implemented SRAN and 5G neighbour configurations, performed CIQ creation and parameter audits, and optimised multi-vendor network performance.
Integrated and optimised SRAN and 5G sites, performing configuration and validation of Nokia and Huawei network elements to improve site performance.
Coordinated remote projects, performed TSSR corrections and quality audits, and conducted vendor hardware automation trials with documentation validation in Spanish.
Implemented SRAN and 5G neighbour configurations and conducted CIQ creation and parameter audits across customer network sites.
Monitored and supported core network services (Paging, IMS, VoLTE), performed performance analysis and troubleshooting across CSS, PSS, and IMS elements.
Monitored and troubleshot 2G/3G/4G/5G radio access networks across multi-vendor equipment to maintain network availability and performance.
Radio Telecommunications Technician
Nokia Siemens Networks
Jun 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 2 months)
Provided monitoring and troubleshooting for 2G/3G/4G networks across Huawei and Nokia equipment to support network operations.
Technical Assistant
Portugal Telecom
Dec 2009 - May 2010 (5 months)
Delivered 2nd-line technical support for DSL and IPTV customer faults, performing fault resolution and recurrence management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Escola Secundária de Amadora
GED, Management and Programming of Computer Systems
2006 - 2009
Completed a GED program in Management and Programming of Computer Systems with vocational and technical coursework focused on computing and systems management.
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