Evangelos Kakkavas MSc PMP® PSM I™

-Working with several key stakeholder groups to develop and implement processes, metrics and systems for key Ground Segment Maintenance activities. Ensure that requirements are approved within design and budget constraints -Reviewing new system designs and making recommendations regarding its operability and maintainability -Participating in subcontractor readiness assessments and performance reviews -Participating in the acceptance process of assets and deliverables, audits and verification activities

- Integration/operation of Ericsson SGSN-MME/GGSN/ePDG Nodes, troubleshooting of 2G/3G/LTE issues. Knowledge of routing protocols e.g. SCTP/M3UA, SCCP, GTP, IP. GGSN configuration/operation. - Technical Project Leader (PMP®) in several Projects. - Pre-sales cost estimation for EPC projects. Co-ordination of resources for successful project completion. Identify business opportunities. - Creation of Solution Documents for SGSN-MME Upgrade projects, co-coordinating relevant pre-sales activities.

• Taskforce-Leader, responsible of coordinating several troubleshooter teams in the phase of integration of the S/W. • Involved in Project management issues e.g. review and optimization of processes, S/W release planning.

• Acting Team-leader for Verification and Testing of Approved S/W Corrections (AC’s) for SGSN node • Preparation of new SW releases (ACA’s) using Clear Case Tool. • Verification and Testing of new SW releases (ACA’s). • Troubleshooting/fault investigation related to all aspects of the SGSN node. • Using of NETHAWK Protocol Analyzer decoding GPRS GMM/SM Messages in the Gb interface. • On-site support for the GPRS Node S/W Upgrade of Vodafone-Libertel in Maastricht.

Hardware Upgrade&Acceptance Team Leader in VODAFONE-PANAFON undertaking and leading several projects like - Acceptances of APZ 212 30 - APZ hardware upgrades. - Responsible for the APZ swap project in Vodafone/Panafon S.A. - Responsible of Integration, implementation and testing of new services.

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