Kevin Tirtawinata
Program Manager, Solution Consultant
Jakarta
Summary
Collaborative Senior Technical Program Manager partners with executive teams to define and develop solutions. Skilled in project management to efficiently manage customer deliverables. Creates cross-functional partnerships to drive effectiveness.
Twelve years of experience on Service Provider - Mobile Packet Core Industry and NFV-Infrastructure and Data Center.
Expertise in product management, product showcase, solution development, interoperability test, network design, performance optimizations and capacity planning. Enthusiastic problem-solver and excellent communicator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
Microsoft
10.2023 - Current
- Joining a team with a vast operator background, me and my team have the responsibility to accelerate knowledge transfer and build customer confidence in Azure for Operators-based solutions (Azure Operator Nexus, Azure Operator 5G Core, Azure Operator Insight)
- Engage deeply with customers to understand their needs and tailor the Azure for Operators solutions to their specific requirements
- Provide robust support during the deployment of new services, ensuring that customers have the necessary assistance to effectively use Azure for Operators products lineup
- Hands-on guidance and troubleshooting for smooth enablement process
- Maintain clear and consistent communication regarding program initiatives, updates, and statuses
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, profitability, supportability, and delivery of Azure for Operators Product Cloud Solution Architect.
Cloud Solution Architect
Microsoft
04.2021 - 10.2023
- During this period, Azure for Operators division is focused on Azure Operator 5G Core (Affirmed Unity Cloud running on Azure)
- My main responsibility as Cloud Solution Architect is to guide customers during functionality assessment, infrastructure technology selection, network design, and hands-on expert during implementation for both AO5GC and Affirmed UnityCloud
- Evaluating and recommending Azure Operator 5G Core and Affirmed UnityCloud
- Building product deployment best practices and implementation blueprint for Azure Operator 5G Core and Affirmed UnityCloud on multiple NFV Infrastructure
- Designing and deploying Azure Operator 5G Core and Affirmed UnityCloud with close collaboration with cross-functional experts on 5G Packet Core
- Led a team of network engineers in implementing 5G Core for various use cases, e.g
- 5G Connectivity for Advance Optical Inspection, Emergency Mobile 5G Core with Orbital Backhaul, 5G Core MEC - Local Breakout UPF with ULCL Capabilities
- Integrate and Implement HPE AUSF, SDM, and UDM alongside Affirmed Unity Cloud as Complete Packet Core Stack.
Network Engineer
Microsoft
10.2020 - 04.2021
- During the transition from Affirmed Networks to Microsoft, I was responsible as my previous roles as a Network Engineer
- Lead CNF-based - 5G Core Pilot Deployment project for a couple operator in Asia (Japan & Taiwan & South Korea) in various Infrastructure
- Perform Integration Affirmed Unity Cloud 5G Network Function with multiple Open RAN Technologies.
Network Engineer
Affirmed Networks
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Affirmed Networks's vEPC was a game changer for communication service providers, proofing VNF capabilities to surpass ATCA base solution
- While leading on VNF Packet Core, Affirmed Networks also explored and developed CNF-based 5G Packet Core (Affirmed Unity Cloud)
- Consulting, designing, and implementing vEPC and CNF-based 5G Packet Core based on customer requirements
- Lead and Execute Proof of Concept Activities in real network for vEPC Implementation
- Provide network engineering support and training for customers and partners
- Assist the Sales Team in responding on Telco RFI/RFQ/RFP.
System Engineer - Mobility
Cisco
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Being System Engineer on SP Mobility Team, I have responsibility for 5G/LTE SP Mobility Product and Service Provider WiFi
- Deliver cutting-edge 5G/LTE mobility and SP wifi products for various operators in South East Asia
- Securing VNF based packet core deals across multiple accounts
- Pioneering 5G NSA Core implementations
- Developing/defining solution based on operator specific requirement
- Hands-on Expertice on 5G/LTE, 3G/2G, VoLTE, PCC, Subscriber Data Management
- Learn and Implement various NFV-I (VMware, KVM, RedHat Openstack) for support VNF function
- Achievement: First Consumer VNF-Packet Core (Virtual Packet Core) Implementation in the World.
Software Developer
PT.Adskom Indonesia
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Adskom - Advertising Technology company with dedicated mission to empower digital advertising industry with programmatic advertising platforms and insightful business services
- Engineering cutting-edge Demand Side Platforms (DSP) for programmatic advertising
- Expert in ads tracking and delivery solutions for image and video, adept at managing ads inventory and publisher relationships, and skilled in Real Time Bidding (RTB) strategies
- Designing DSPs to collect and utilize audience information and behavior to significantly increase ads hit rate
- Strong leadership in coordinating team workflows for Continuous Integration and fostering a culture of code quality, maintainability, and scalability through pair programming, code reviews, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Service Provider IT Consultant
PT. Packet Systems Indonesia
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Packet System Indonesia is - leading ICT systems integrator and service company in Indonesia focusing in Data Center/Virtualization, Collaboration, Service Provider & Enterprise Network, and Information Security solutions and value-added services
- Cisco Partner for SP WiFi Solution
- Deliver professional services solution (low level design, high level design, network assessment, solution proposal) for Service Provider IT technology
- Responsible for Cisco Mobile Packet Core Technology, SP WiFi Technology, Internet Service Gateway solution
- Responsible for EliteCore Diameter Routing Agent, Diameter Mediation Service, WiFi OIoad Portal Solution, WiFi OIoad AAA Solution
- Responsible for Service Provider supporting solution - NetScout nGenius Solution (InfiniStream, nGenius One, Subscriber Intelligent), ArcSight log management solution.
Education
Bachelor of engineering - Computer Science
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
01.2007 - 1 2012
Skills
Program Manager
Solution Consulting
Mobile Packet Core
Data Center Network Architecture
Hands-on Implementation and Proof of Concept
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
Microsoft
10.2023 - Current
Cloud Solution Architect
Microsoft
04.2021 - 10.2023
Network Engineer
Microsoft
10.2020 - 04.2021
Network Engineer
Affirmed Networks
07.2018 - 11.2020
System Engineer - Mobility
Cisco
03.2014 - 07.2018
Software Developer
PT.Adskom Indonesia
04.2013 - 03.2014
Service Provider IT Consultant
PT. Packet Systems Indonesia
06.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of engineering - Computer Science
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
01.2007 - 1 2012
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