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Candidate Name: Saurabh A (386)

Industry: Telecommunications: Nokia Network Architect | IP/MPLS Specialist | Transmission SME | Global Telecommunications

Immigration Status: Waiting on confirmation of a job offer to complete Visa

Profile Summary

Saurabh is a highly experienced Senior Nokia Network Architect and IP/MPLS Specialist with more than 18 years of global telecommunications experience delivering large-scale IP/MPLS, transmission, mobile backhaul, and data centre network solutions across Tier-1 telecommunications operators internationally.

With deep expertise across Nokia routing technologies, Segment Routing, Seamless MPLS, Telco Cloud fabrics, mobile backhaul, and multi-vendor network integration, Saurabh has successfully designed, implemented, and optimised highly scalable carrier-grade telecommunications networks across APAC, Europe, and the Middle East.

He brings extensive technical leadership capability combined with strong customer engagement, architecture design, project delivery, and automation expertise.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Nokia IP/MPLS Architecture
  • Segment Routing (SR)
  • Seamless MPLS
  • Mobile Backhaul Networks
  • Transmission Networks
  • Telco Cloud & Data Centre Fabrics
  • L2/L3 VPN Technologies
  • Nokia SR OS
  • Nokia 7750 SR / 7705 SAR / 7250 IXR
  • IPSec Gateway Design
  • Network Optimisation
  • Technical Project Management
  • Multi-Vendor Integration
  • Python Automation & Scripting
  • High-Level & Low-Level Network Design (HLD/LLD)
  • Telecom Network Transformation
  • Cloud & DCGW Overlay/Underlay Design

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering)

Maharshi Dayanand University
NZQA Assessed at Level 7 NZQF

Certifications

  • Nokia SRA Lab Certification (#3237)
  • PAMED Exam – ASKRAAD
  • Additional Nokia & Multi-Vendor Certifications Available Upon Request

Professional Experience Overview

Throughout his career, Saurabh has:

  • Designed and delivered large-scale Nokia IP/MPLS Core and Mobile Backhaul networks
  • Led Segment Routing and Seamless MPLS implementations
  • Delivered Nokia Data Centre architecture and cloud fabric solutions
  • Managed network migrations and large-scale transformation programmes
  • Conducted lab testing, validation, and end-to-end network integration
  • Developed Python automation solutions improving deployment efficiency
  • Led customer workshops, technical reviews, and architecture consultations
  • Supported national and international carrier network programmes
  • Managed technical project delivery across complex telecommunications environments
  • Delivered secure IPSec Gateway solutions and mobile network security enhancements

International Project Experience

Saurabh has delivered projects and network solutions across:

  • New Zealand
  • France
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Ireland
  • United States
  • India
  • Niger

including direct experience supporting:

  • Spark New Zealand
  • StarHub Singapore
  • SKY UK
  • Telenor Hungary
  • Motorola US
  • Airtel
  • National Broadband Ireland

Technology Exposure

  • Nokia SR OS
  • Nokia NSP
  • Nokia Routing Platforms
  • Cisco Routing & Switching
  • Juniper Networks
  • Nexus Platforms
  • Telco Cloud Networks
  • Data Centre Fabrics
  • Network Automation
  • Python Scripting
  • Network Simulators & Lab Environments

Suitable New Zealand Opportunities

Saurabh aligns strongly with:

  • Senior Network Architect
  • IP/MPLS Specialist
  • Transmission Engineer
  • Telecommunications Network Architect
  • Mobile Backhaul Engineer
  • Telco Cloud Engineer
  • Data Centre Network Architect
  • Network Transformation Specialist
  • Carrier Network Engineer
  • Telecommunications Infrastructure Consultant

Why Saurabh Stands Out

Saurabh combines deep technical telecommunications expertise with extensive international carrier-grade network architecture and transformation experience. His advanced Nokia IP/MPLS capability, automation expertise, and experience delivering large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects make him exceptionally well suited to New Zealand’s evolving telecommunications, 5G, and critical network infrastructure sector.