Nirakar Sahoo

Primary cloud infrastructure owner for the DU Dubai NFVI datacenter, managing 400+ compute nodes and ensuring 99.95% uptime. Handles RHOSP, Nokia CBIS, Kubernetes, and Ceph storage administration with zero data loss incidents.

Provided Nokia L3 support for CBIS and NCS across 20+ operator accounts, reducing MTTR by ~30% through effective escalation. Recovered critical incidents, performed full CBIS reinstallations, and mentored 7 junior engineers.

Led IP/MPLS and optical network planning across 3 national zones, managing CAPEX of INR 50+ Cr annually. Played key role in Vodafone-Idea merger, optimizing 3,000+ sites and supporting 5G readiness.

Performed protocol validation for LTE, UMTS, and GSM stacks using Spirent, Adtech, and Wireshark. Wrote 150+ test cases and raised 30+ release blockers during Alpha and Beta cycles.

Maintained BSC/MSC/BTS networks for 3,200+ sites, handling DXC, OLA, GPRS, and Ethernet services. Managed fiber E1 circuits, POI coordination, and switch deployments.

Pursued a Master of Technology in Computer Science from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, from 2012 to 2014.

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from University College of Engineering, Orissa, from 2004 to 2008.