Family Description

Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.

Subfamily Description

General R&D Management (GRM) comprises the management of the engineering organisation which includes development and revision of new and existing products or services. Covers monitoring of different engineering dimensions and priority setting and conflict resolution between the different organisational dimensions (if any). Contains formulation of long-term objectives, implementation of policies, and monitoring of engineering budget and development schedule. Comprises optimisation of product delivery and involvement in patent search, technology surveillance, technology trends, and is main contributor in innovation management of the company.

 

Technical Skills:

Must be strong in ‘C/C++’ and data structures. Protocol development preferably, wireless experience, such as development on SMF/UPF, GGSN, PGW/SGW  is added advantage. Familiarity with IP network protocols. Familiarity with UNIX based and real-time operating systems.Experience in debugging and maintaining control plane software.

 

Skills and experience

10-12 years extensive relevant experienceSenior leader and strategic thinker with experience in business management and leadership of large cross-functional units. Strong influencing skills, with established relationships at senior and officer level (CxO) executivesProven track record in delivering strong financial results in key projectsLeadership, influencing, and facilitation skills. Highly organized with strong focus on driving resultsMust be able to work in a fast paced, results oriented organization where leadership, teamwork and commitment to execution are essential

 

Sustain and increase the high-performance of the Packet Core Engineering global software development organization, showing y-o-y improvements in quality, productivity, morale, customer satisfaction. 

Design and implementation of the functional modules for the Serving and PDN Gateway, 5G SMF and UPF. Unit testing of features developed on mobile gateways. Maintenance of software with support and technical assistance.Mentor and train new team members.