Saurabh Bajpai

PCRF & Telecom Core Specialist | Cloud-Native PCRF & OCS consultant | Kubernetes & OpenShift Enthusiast

Quick Overview

Experience: 13+ Years
Specialization: 5G Core, EPC, Diameter, PCRF/PCF
Cloud Native: Kubernetes, OpenShift, CNFs
Domains: Telecom Core Networks & Cloud Transformation
Location: Taiwan / India

About Me

I am a Telecom Core and Policy Charging Specialist with over 13 years of experience in telecom core networks, subscriber migration, charging systems, and large-scale operator deployments across Asia and Africa. I specialize in PCRF/PCF architecture and integration, Diameter signaling, Packet Core operations, VoLTE and data service deployments, and CHF (Charging Function) implementations in modern 4G/5G converged networks. I have hands-on experience across both legacy and cloud-native core environments, including PCF/PCRF policy control, CHF-based charging architecture, tariff and rating configuration, and end-to-end charging system planning. I have been involved in designing and delivering online/offline charging solutions, policy-based charging control, and seamless integration of charging systems within operator ecosystems. I have also worked on VoLTE deployments and data service rollouts, covering IMS integration, session management, QoS enforcement, and subscriber experience optimization in LTE and VoLTE networks. I have successfully delivered critical telecom transformation programs for major operators including Taiwan Mobile, Vodafone, MTN, IDEA, and other global telecom providers, spanning EPC modernization and 5G core evolution. In addition, I have strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift-based telecom cloud-native transformations, enabling scalable deployments of core network functions such as PCRF/PCF and CHF. Overall, I specialize in bridging traditional telecom core systems with modern cloud-native architectures, automation frameworks, and next-generation policy, charging, VoLTE, and data service platforms.

Core Expertise

Telecom Core

5G CoreEPCIMSPCRF/PCFOCS/CHFDiameterAAARoaming

Cloud Native

KubernetesOpenShiftCNFDockerHelmLinux

Architecture & Delivery

Subscriber MigrationSolution DesignTroubleshootingOSS/BSSAutomationIntegration

Professional Experience

Solution Consultant — Shanda Information Co. LTD / YUWEI Information Technology

November 2023 – Present | Taipei, Taiwan

  • Working on Nokia telecom core and cloud-native projects involving PCRF/NPC, Diameter, EPC migration, and roaming migration activities.
  • Successfully completed Taiwan Mobile North, South, and Central Nokia IMS PCRF upgrades with zero major outage.
  • Provided troubleshooting and integration support for telecom core platforms and customer escalations.
  • Worked on Kubernetes/OpenShift-based telecom infrastructure and CNF environments.
  • Worked on Openstack-based telecom infrastructure and VNF environments.
  • Supported telecom deployments involving OpenStack, VNFs, Linux, and cloud-native telecom infrastructure.
  • Collaborated with customers, R&D teams, and global integration teams for deployment planning and issue resolution.

Technical Consultant — Relay Telecommunication Limited

May 2020 – November 2023

  • Assigned on Nokia-related telecom projects including PCRF, VoWiFi AAA, EPC migration, and subscriber migration activities.
  • Led successful migrations involving approximately 10 million subscribers to Nokia Policy products.
  • Worked on automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce deployment timelines.
  • Provided global L3/L4 support and customer troubleshooting for telecom core platforms.
  • Worked on telecom cloud infrastructure involving OpenStack, VNFs, Linux, and Kubernetes environments.
  • Supported telecom integrations involving Diameter signaling, AAA, policy control, and roaming systems.

Module Lead — Mindtree

April 2019 – June 2020 | Gurugram, India

  • Worked on service management platforms and OSS/BSS systems for telecom environments.
  • Handled AAA, PCRF, Radius, Diameter, charging systems, and telecom operational support activities.
  • Monitored telecom applications and database servers for critical operational issues.
  • Supported customer escalations and operational troubleshooting while maintaining SLA compliance.
  • Worked on telecom platform optimization and integration activities.

Senior Intelligent Network Engineer — Ericsson

May 2015 – January 2019 | India, Zambia, Ivory Coast

  • Worked as Solution Integrator and Support Engineer for Ericsson Charging Systems.
  • Handled Ericsson platforms including SDP, AIR, OCC, CCN, NGVS, and CSNMT.
  • Successfully completed charging system swap and online charging system migrations from Huawei to Ericsson platforms.
  • Worked on MTN Zambia and MTN Ivory Coast telecom deployments and integrations.
  • Handled customer support, troubleshooting, deployment planning, and telecom integrations.
  • Worked on SAPC integrations, charging systems, policy control, and telecom core platforms.

Technical Support Engineer — ZTE Telecom

July 2013 – April 2015 | Chandigarh, India

  • Supported ZTE Intelligent Network and Online Charging Systems for IDEA Punjab telecom operations.
  • Worked on ZXIN10 product involving Diameter, IN systems, billing integrations, and subscriber routing.
  • Handled system upgrades, maintenance, troubleshooting, cluster management, and operational support.
  • Managed telecom operations involving UNIX, Linux, Windows servers, backups, and security policies.
  • Successfully completed IDEA IN/OCS optimization project with zero outage and received customer appreciation.
  • Worked on hardware installations, system expansions, telecom integrations, and customer issue resolution.

Contact

Open to Cloud-Native Packet Core, Telecom Architecture, and CNS opportunities.

Email

saurabh_bajpai@hotmail.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/saurabh-bajpai

Location

Taipei, Taiwan / India