Debadatta B.

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About Debadatta B.

A senior R&D and QA leader with over 17 years of specialized experience in telecommunications and networking, focusing on 4G/5G product validation, automation, and cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes. Expertise spans extensive involvement in Open RAN, 3GPP standards (Rel-8 to Rel-17), and ORAN architectures, driving the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with evolving industry roadmaps. Skilled Product Owner and Agile practitioner with a proven record of leading cross-functional global teams—developers, QA engineers, PLMs, and field engineers—through end-to-end product lifecycle management. Experienced in backlog prioritization, sprint planning, risk mitigation, and Go/No-Go decision-making in coordination with executive leadership, Release Train Engineers, and Product Line Managers. Maintains QA effectiveness between 90–95%, contributing to on-time delivery of advanced 4G/5G features such as 2CC/3CC/4CC Carrier Aggregation, 5G NSA, Massive MIMO, and NSA Option 3x/3a. Pioneer in designing and implementing test automation frameworks using Robot Framework, Python scripting, and cloud-native tools integrated with CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on with network simulators like Amarisoft, TM500, and Anritsu for core and access network validation. Demonstrated success in vendor quality management for components from Comba, Zlink, Supermicro, AMD, Keysight, and Azimuth. Experienced in collaborating closely with global Tier-1 customers, OEMs, and technical teams to ensure customer-centric deployments, field releases, and continuous product improvements. Adept in AI/ML-enabled innovations on RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) platforms, contributing to network optimization, automation, and decision-making on Near-Real-Time and Non-Real-Time RIC components. Proficient in Agile/SAFe methodologies, Jira, CI/CD pipelines, and quality engineering best practices. Brings strong business acumen with experience in ISO audits, cost control, risk management, and cross-domain solutions across IT, SaaS, Cloud, and regulated industries. Passionate about mentoring, conflict resolution, and building scalable processes that foster team growth and stakeholder trust. Outside work, interests include reading, mountaineering, and traveling, reflecting a mindset geared toward exploration and resilience. Reach me at Below address: Email: debadatta06.blr@gmail.com Mobile:+91-7349614184