Vodafone Idea - AGM/Practice Lead

Role purpose:

- Create and Run IOT Lab which can certify device for connectivity and advance connectivity ( eSIM , Private LTE , NBIOT etc )

- Establish the Vi standard of testing which will be considered a gold standard in industry.

KRAs:

- Build internal capability to conduct testing capability for devices/modules.

- Develop & run new product testing models and ensuring it complies across all Gates from 1 to 6, new features and technology validation support.

- Run Partner Certification program to onboard partners to Marketplace

- Reduce device related onboarding complaints at least by 20%.

- Keep a panel of devices ready for all solutions being developed around the three horizontals of Smart Mobility, Smart Infra, Industrial 4.0

- Product Testing with Device Vendors and End Customer Device

- Drive Testing with device vendors in various cites

- Field Testing on various device with customer

Core Competencies:

- 12-14 years of experience in Product and device testing experience for various wireless and wire line type of connectivity and IOT devices

- Technical understanding of IOT ecosystem including Chipset, module, platform, device and application and device protocols

- Knowledge of various IP technologies and protocols for both wireless and wire line solution including MPLS, HTTPS, DNS, AAA, RADIUS, IP planning , LTE, 3G/4G & LPWAN etc

- Understanding of Module Firmware and SIM card testing on Comparion Tool

- Testing and certifying the various SIM logic for eUICC

- Should have understanding of existing IOT regulation and standards around connectivity

- Coordinate, propose workflow and execute project workflow (planning, scope, budget, quality, documentation, etc.)

- Excellent communication skills including verbal, presentation, email and social interaction. with CXO level.