About

Telecom core, cloud, and security architect with a focus on 5G core, cloud-native design, and resilient network security.

Professional Summary

Over 20 years designing and delivering secure telecom core networks, 5G SA/NSA, packet core, and cloud-native platforms using Kubernetes, OpenStack/OpenShift, SDN, and virtualization.

Experience

Product Security Engineering Leader

Ericsson R&D France

Feb 2025 – Present

Security strategy, risk and compliance leadership for product lines.
Security roadmap, requirements, testing, and maturity model.
Threat and vulnerability assessments; stakeholder alignment and coaching.

E2E Senior Solution Developer/Architect

Ericsson R&D France

Jul 2023 – Feb 2025

Ultra-compact 5G core for satellite; NB-IoT/MBB IoT and voice over satellite.
5G/6G R&D initiatives, V2V/V2D IoT, and PoCs.
End-to-end solution design and delivery with cloud-native patterns.

E2E Senior Solution Architect

Ericsson Philippines

Feb 2022 – Jul 2023

5G SA/NSA/Dual-Mode core on NFVi and 3PP hypervisors.
Pre-sales scope definition and business cases.
Dual-mode core integration and performance considerations.

Packet Core/UDM/IP Senior Solution Architect

Ericsson Turkey

Nov 2017 – Feb 2022

Packet Core, UDM, IP backbone, and IoT solutions for multiple customers.
Virtualization and cloud-native adoption across core workloads.
Architecture leadership across multi-customer deliveries.

Network General Manager

Negin Ertebatat Ava

Jul 2016 – Nov 2017

CS/PS/IMS/EPC/IP/security/Wi-Fi solution ownership.
Hiring, team management, and delivery oversight.
End-to-end network planning and governance.

PC Core Network Optimizer

MTN Irancell

Apr 2013 – Jul 2017

Core network optimization across multi-vendor environments.
Tooling and performance tuning for packet core.
Cross-team collaboration on capacity and quality.

PC Core Engineer

Huawei Iran

Jul 2010 – Apr 2013

3G/4G full-stack delivery and post-delivery support.
Integration and troubleshooting across core components.
Customer-facing delivery and operational readiness.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Network Technology Engineering

East Tehran Azad University, Iran

Skills

5G Core (SA/NSA) & Packet Core Security Architecture & Hardening Cloud-Native (Kubernetes, OpenStack, OpenShift) SDN/NFV & Virtualization Risk, Compliance, Security Roadmaps Automation & CI/CD for Core Network Design (HLD/LLD)

Certifications

Kubernetes & Cloud-Native (practice) Network Security & Hardening NFV/SDN Architecture 5G Core Architecture