AdiNarayana Murty Bandaru

5g Protocol/Field test Lead

Mobile: +91 6362672748 Email:

adi287121@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Extensive QA with over 16+ years of experience of managing, leading and performing system, field and
protocol testing on 5G/4G/3G/2G modem based mobile products against 3GPP, OEM and operator
requirement

 Integration and validation of end-to-end 5G NR- Call Flow functionalities based on cloud native
architecture
 Expertise in Mobile Handset Testing, Field testing, Protocol Testing environment.
 Experienced in Requirement gathering, Project management, Product verification, Customer
Handling, Test case development, Test execution activities with various OEMs, Chipset Vendors and
Network Operators across geographies.
 Experience in global leading OEMs & ODMs [Motorola,AT&T, Huawei, Sony, Verizon, EE BT] Network
testing launched in various regions around the world.
 Experience Leading 5GNR/LTE Modem field test activity on different live radio networks with
different geographical country includes USA, Japan and Europe regions.
 Led multiple projects in Protocol test, Field Testing, Certification Testing, and Log Analysis,
ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery.
 Having 7 years of Test Management experience to drive Test process, Test planning, Test Strategy,
Test estimation, quality monitoring and quality control, reporting and test closure
 Good experience in testing tools like QXDM, QPST, QCAT, ADB and Wireshark for both field and lab
testing.
 Experience in UE Testing, Regression, KPI testing, Performance Testing, Functional Focus testing for
both UE & Network side and USA operators (ATT,TMO,Verizon).
 Strong working experience on LTE Core network architecture, call flows, IMS, VoLTE, ViLTE, VoWi-Fi
network technologies
 Experienced in Testing Web Applications, Desktop and Mobile Applications.
 Experience in Automation building for functional test cases using DT ROBO and Python
 Experience in network test with AT&T and T Mobile Network [3G,4G, LTE, IMS/VOLTE]
 Familiar with GCF/PTCRB and CCF/CDG Certification process
 Architectural decision & making sure that design changes are in compliance with system
architecture.
 Closely worked with partners and vendors to make sure that all deliveries on time

Employment
 Working as Manager Engineering for Qualitest Group, from Mar 2021 to till date
 Larsen & Toubro Technology Services (LTTS), Bangalore, India (Aug 2009 to Jan 2020)
 Worked in MOTOROLA Pvt Ltd, Bangalore on the payrolls of Mascon Global (MGL)Ltd , Bangalore,
India [ Sep 2006 to June 2009 ]

Education
 Bachelor of Computer Science from Andhra University

Skills and Tools

 Test management tools –JIRA, ALM, Test central, Test Track, Microsoft Visual Studio
 Defect Tracking tool – JIRA, ALM, IBM clear quest, Visual Studio, Bugzilla, Test Quest, HP QC
 Core network: Wireshark, CNOM & XCAL
  modem Tools - QPST, QXDM ,P2K, MiniFlex and QCAT
 Cloud Based Tools - Perfecto Mobile, pCloudy, HP Mobile Centre, iRemote

Project Details

5G NR Integration, Field and UAT Validation-British Telecom [BT] Mar 2021 to Dec 2024

 Involved in requirement analysis, test case design, test-case review and execution phase of the
project.
 Integration and validation of end-to-end 5G Core-side Call Flow functionalities based on cloud native
architecture
 Analyze the 5G/4G logs from field tests to identify and avoid any live network issues being
escalated as Modem issues
 Experience in 5G NR(SA/NSA) LTE-A feature testing
 Performing Field Test in static or mobility condition with different RAT (4G and 5G NR) as per the
test case requirement.
 5G NR Core Network function validation- AMF, SMF, NRF, PCF, UPF, MME and PCRF.
 Identify test cases, scenarios that needs to be re-tested based on analysis of logs captured for
additional scenarios such as VoNR, EPSFB,Handovers, E911 calls etc.,
 Organize Defect Triage meeting and informing Management of Risks / Issues discovered while
testing
 GMLC, LMF and LRF upgrade to support 5G NR network
 Integration and validation of end-to-end LBS (GMLC, LMF and LRF) Call Flow functionalities
Zebra Tablet and Enterprise Device [AT&T] June 2017 to Jan 2020
 Responsible End to End Test, test planning, and resource allocation with delivery of appropriate
metrics
 Preliminary Analyze the network logs from field tests to identify and avoid any live network issues
being escalated as Modem issues
 Zebra Field Testing Project: Coordination of field-testing project running in multiple countries and
managing end to end activities.
 Resource assignment and management for field testing project of smartphones and tablet devices
in different countries
 Executing test scenarios such as Attach, Detach, Voice Call, Data Call, Throughput, Supplementary
Services, SMS, MMS, and feature testing etc.
 Analyzing UE logs (modem&android) in case of any issues observed on device side. Performing
Field Test in static or mobility condition with different RAT (2G, 3G, 4G) as per the test case
requirement.
 Performing stationary and mobility test scenarios such as voice call, SMS, MMS, supplementary
services, handover, cell reselection, IRAT, carrier aggregation, VoLTE, Throughput testing
 Analyzing the logs taken from Field Test, identifying defects, rising tickets & follow up with BO.
 Participate in the Scrum Meeting, project meeting & providing QA status by highlighting risks &
delays.
 Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements related to the test phases
 Responsible for validating UAT scenarios, test data creation, defect monitoring and regression
during UAT and production validation activities.
 Facilitated Defect Triage meeting and informing Management of Risks / Issues discovered while
testing
 Review Test Completion Reports for each stage of testing and approve the final post-testing
position (including outstanding operational risks) in the 'Testing is Complete' Report

Huawei LTE Product Jan 2016 ~ May 2017

 Responsible for version handling, driving execution team and taking ownership in delivering
versions
 Define and implement the customized test strategy for each delivery [operator specific]
 Provide and maintain OTA updates to FT users and track users’ feedback
 Supports MEA, APAC and EU region Operator requirement validation
 Experience in LTE and IMS testing of feature phones and Smart phone devices.
 Experience in analysis of field issues using QXDM, QCAT logging/debugging tools for the Issue
Investigation.
 Prepare test environments and test data for SIT, UAT, OTA & Performance test tools
 Performing throughput test, Customization testing for operators & Pre-production test verification
 Reviewing, prioritizing and assigning new defects raised by the Test team
 Good knowledge on scenarios UMTS/LTE PS Call, PS attach, MO & MT CS/PS call and Paging.
 Working knowledge of IMS, Volte, CS-Fall back, Handover, throughput.

Motorola Product Certifications [AT&T and T- Mobile] Nov 2012 ~ Dec 2015

 US operators Compliance Certifications for AT&T,T-Mobile and Verizon carriers.

 LTE Band-2 and Band-5 validation
 Using Test Scripts provided by AT&T and T-Mobile for their validation with Motorola Products.
 Leading and managing cellular field test activity in various markets across the North America region
 Validation of 3GPP features and operator requirements, conformance testing, Sanity Check,
Regression Test, Handling of Field Issues and UI Feature issues
 DSDS Activation and Device camping, Loading QCN/MBN files.
 Execution of performance and functional test scenarios for VoLTE /LTE.
 Capturing QXDM, ADB and Wireshark logs.
 Test execution on most of Verizon and T-Mobile protocol test plans included LTE Signaling
Conformance, LTE Data Retry, Volte, IMS Registration &Retry, Mobility and handover scenarios etc..
 Applying excellent analytical troubleshooting skills for test case failures or system failures. Involved
in Test Architecture and Planning.
 TEOCO LAB for AT&T 10776 Certification-Dallas, USA

Motorola Product Verification [AT&T, T- Mobile & Verizon] Sep 2006 ~ Oct 2012

 Involved in analyzing requirements, test planning, developing test cases, and setting up the test
environment, test execution and defect reporting.
 Execute testing activities of multiple application or releases throughout its software development
lifecycle covering Functional, Non-Functional and Regression Testing across System and System
Integration Test
 Continues interaction with the developer, to fix the bug by providing the support to analyze the
issue.
 Worked with Network testing GSM/GPRS,3G, 4G/LTE, IMS and VoLTE
 Supports AT&T LAB and 10776Carrier Acceptance Certification
 Experience in performing Battery testing for AT&T device.
 Validation of 3GPP/3gpp2 features and operator requirements, conformance testing, Sanity Check,
Regression Test, Handling of Field Issues and UI Feature issues
 Generating network using Simulator and Testing of end-to-end User Plane and control plane
protocols of LTE, WCDMA, GSM and SIP Protocol of IMS and also testing negative scenarios.
 DM and FOTA testing and Qchat and PTT call feature verification