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HARSHAN V

HARSHAN V

Hyderabad

Summary

Staff Engineer with 8+ years experience in wireless communication domain with a solid foundation and expertise in 5G Layer 3 RRC, Non-Access Stratum (NAS ) and a reputation for exceptional organizational and analytical skills. Specializing in software design and development of mobility management and system search/selection algorithms for wireless protocols ranging from CDMA/EVDO to 4G/5G. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Committed to advancing my career and taking on challenging projects to broaden my skill set and make a significant impact.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2025 - Current
  • Leading the IDLE mode module in 5G RRC
  • Focusing on protocol design, optimization, and feature development
  • Driving AI powered innovations in cell selection, mobility management
  • Enhancing power efficiency for next-generation wireless terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks

Senior Lead Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Transitioned to 5G layer 3–RRC and started effectively contributing in no time
  • Currently leading certain modules in our technology stack
  • Using cross layer experience to successfully drive multiple proprietary features and 3GPP specification implementations
  • Involved in bring up and commercialization of multiple 5G modems across all tiers ranging from IOT modems to premium tier modems
  • Closely collaborated and helped submit multiple Qualcomm approved patent applications

Senior Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Worked in Multimode subdivision of modem technology team
  • Closely mentoring co-team members through extensive training sessions, guidance on each work item, directing them in required direction, thus enabling them to contribute productively
  • Co-designing and developing incremental enhancements and fixes, along with on-field real time assessment that helped directly strengthen user and customer experience

Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated on across-module brainstorming, devising optimizations to existing design, helping provide extra edge to current software and modem function
  • Worked on multiple new customer requirements and proprietary features, driving them across requirement gathering, design, coding, testing, release, support phases
  • Helped successfully deliver NG-Ecall feature(Next generation emergency call for automotives)

Associate Engineer

Qualcomm
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Worked within Multimode subdivision of modem technology team
  • Comprehended and enhanced analytics of call handling, service acquisition algorithms and protocol management in a mobile phone device
  • Triaged/debugged multiple priority issues
  • Facilitated before/on time delivery of artifacts
  • Initiated efforts required to enhance debugging in cases with minimal information available
  • Crafted few mechanisms for enhancing debugging, aiding increase in resolution percentage

Software Engineering Intern

Qualcomm
05.2015 - 07.2015
  • Worked on DTF project that involved recreation of complex crashes and scenarios
  • Involved close collaboration with multiple modem technology teams to recreate the exact call flows

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

National Institute of Technology
Trichy,India
05.2016

Class 12 -

Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
Chennai,India
03.2012

Class 10 -

Lakshmi School
Madurai,India
03.2010

Skills

    * C, C
    * 5G NR RRC(Radio Resource Control)
    * NAS (Non-Access Stratum) and AS(Access Stratum) Protocols
    * 3GPP Standards and Compliance
    * Protocol Stack development

Accomplishments

  • Patent Contributions:

Helped author and submit multiple patent applications on wireless innovations, enhancing Qualcomm's technical leadership.

PCT/US2022/070775 - Optimized automotive emergency calls.

PCT/US2023/063437 - Intelligent Detection of UE Usage in MSIM devices.

  • Qualcomm Hall of Fame:

Performance recognition award for successful delivery of a critical 3GPP system selection feature.

Performance recognition award for successful delivery of NG-ecall feature (Next generation emergency call for automotives)

Performance recognition award for successful delivery of 5G NR Redcap features.

  • INSPIRE Scholarship:

"Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)" is a scholarship offered to top 1 percentage students in class 12, sponsored and managed by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Timeline

Staff Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2025 - Current

Senior Lead Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2022 - 03.2025

Senior Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2019 - 12.2021

Engineer

Qualcomm
01.2017 - 12.2018

Associate Engineer

Qualcomm
07.2016 - 12.2017

Software Engineering Intern

Qualcomm
05.2015 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

National Institute of Technology

Class 12 -

Maharishi Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School

Class 10 -

Lakshmi School
HARSHAN V