Mani Sankar Bhowmik
Melbourne
Summary
Innovative and strategic technology leader with over 25 years of global experience in software engineering, system architecture, and technology strategy. Proven track record of driving large-scale transformation, product innovation, and future-ready architectural frameworks in telecom and cloud-native environments. Recognized as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Nokia Bell Labs, with a strong focus on enabling business growth through technical excellence, collaborative leadership, and visionary planning. Demonstrated leadership in product integration and team management, fostering innovation and committed to delivering high-quality results. Experienced with creating scalable and efficient system architectures, ensuring seamless integration and functionality while utilizing collaborative approaches and effective communication to align technical solutions with business objectives. Track record of delivering innovative and reliable systems that enhance operational performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal System Architect, BTS Platform SW
Nokia Networks
06.2020 - Current
- Led the architectural transformation of Nokia’s BTS Platform Software to prepare for 6G, including integration of AI/ML and SOA.
- Led the development of a cloud-native Platform SW applications using Docker and Kubernetes by implementing microservices architecture.
- Established and chair architectural Governance and steering for classical, cloud, RF and L1 platforms
- Defined and implemented strategic roadmaps and modular transitions for embedded software toward cloud-native architectures.
- Provided executive-level advisory on platform evolution while supporting local customer teams and resolving field issues.
- Acted as a key liaison between global product teams, architects, and leadership for aligning long-term technical vision.
- Supported product sales team as a technical and domain expert, direct interface with customer for their issues and grievances.
- Brought customer experiences to the product management to create new and innovative features and functionalities.
- Built execution pipeline alongside for product management
- Key learnings: Cross domain platforms, creating executive summary, long term architecture road map, Steering architecture and technologies
Platform SW Architect
Nokia Networks
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Architected LTE product evolution, developed feature roadmaps, and led engineering teams in delivering high-performance solutions.
- Drove design-to-deployment efforts for large-scale software integration with focus on performance and scalability.
- System Design, implementation, delivery of new Nokia product
- Championed Agile practices and served as a technical mentor and coach across R&D functions.
- Key skills: Product delivery, strategy and business case identification, mentoring team of experts, system architecture, leading global virtual teams
Senior Technical Leader
Nokia Networks
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Re-joined Nokia as an expert to contribute as an internal employee
- Main technology areas were LTE and BTS Operability and Platform SW
- Led a team of 25 experts to deliver high valued customer feature
- Key skills: Hands on with Scrum Master experience, Test Driven Development, interface management, logging and tracing
Lead SW Developer
Tieto Finland Oy
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Once again, I started working as an external to Nokia Networks from Tieto Finland
- Led a small team of 6 engineers to deliver operability SW to deliver a new BB product
- Individual contribution to the Nokia stadium solution for PoC and delivery of the product and strategy
- Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Implemented continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline release processes.
- Key skills: Strategy, product delivery, project leadership, customer focus, feature development and PoC
Senior Software Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Joined Nokia as an expert to contribute as an internal employee
- Main technology areas were GSM, WCDMA, LTE and BTS Operability SW
- Designed and implemented the BTS provisioning of LTE BTS
- Resolved internal and high-value customer issues
- Key skills: Fault management, BTS provisioning, Specification expertise
Senior Software Architect
Alte-Visetec
11.2005 - 09.2009
- Alte-Visetec deployed external for Nokia in Raahe, Finland
- Main technology areas were GSM, WCDMA, BTS and Operability SW
- Designed and implementation of several BTS operability features including remote BTS access with secure interfaces and GPS receiver integration with Nokia BTS
- Resolved high valued customer issues
- Key achievements: Leading, designing and implementing high priority customer features in startup like speed and agility. Learning Test Driven Development, agile methodologies of SW development; SDLC
Technical Leader
Aricent (formerly Hughes Software Systems)
01.2001 - 09.2005
- Aricent (formerly Hughes Software) deployed externally for Nokia in India, UK and Finland
- Main technology areas were GSM, WCDMA, BTS and Operability SW
- Led software development teams, designing and optimizing BTS operability feature creation and delivery
- Key achievements: Showcasing Hughes technical capabilities to Nokia to bring projects to Gurgaon, India. Accumulating Nokia BTS expertise, understanding of 3GPP GSM and WCDMA technologies
SW Engineer
Iteauction.com, LCC Infotech
08.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Master of Cyber Security -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC01.2027
Master of Engineering - Information Technology
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Oulu, FinlandBachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Malaviya National Institute of Technology
Software Engineering with Large Language Models - undefined
Aalto University
Skills
- Languages: Python, C/C, Java, JavaScript
- Cloud & OS: AWS, Azure, VMware, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), RTOS
- Tools: Jira, Confluence, UML, Git, CI/CD pipelines
- Telecom: 5G, 6G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, GPS protocols
- Frameworks: Agile, SAFe, TDD, DevOps, Clearcase
- Enterprise architecture design
- High availability design
- Problem management
- Data modeling techniques
- API design and management
- Business process analysis
- Software development lifecycle
- Microservices architecture
- Stakeholder communication
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Requirements gathering
- Containerization technologies
- Continuous integration and deployment
- Solution architecture development
- System scalability design
- Communicating with clients
- Client engagement
Websites
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified SAFe 4 Practitioner
Awards
Distinguished Member of Technical Staff – Nokia Bell Labs, Business excellence, Nokia Networks, Innovation Award – Nokia Networks, Green House Future Leader – Tieto Finland, Mentor – University of Oulu Mentorship Program, Multiple performance and contribution awards from Nokia, Tieto, and Aricent
Core Competencies
Technology Strategy & Execution, Cloud-Native & Embedded Systems, Product Innovation & Incubation, System Architecture & Road mapping, AI/ML Integration, Cross-functional Team Leadership and management, Customer-Centric Problem Solving, Executive Stakeholder Management, SDLC & Agile Methodologies, Cybersecurity & Resilience Engineering, Pre-sales support; Strategic connections; Networking and collaboration abilities, Fast, focused decision-making and execution, growth mindset with strong road-mapping skills
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Finnish
Elementary
Timeline
Principal System Architect, BTS Platform SW
Nokia Networks
06.2020 - Current
Platform SW Architect
Nokia Networks
07.2015 - 06.2020
Senior Technical Leader
Nokia Networks
06.2014 - 06.2015
Lead SW Developer
Tieto Finland Oy
01.2011 - 06.2014
Senior Software Specialist
Nokia Solutions and Networks
10.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Software Architect
Alte-Visetec
11.2005 - 09.2009
Technical Leader
Aricent (formerly Hughes Software Systems)
01.2001 - 09.2005
SW Engineer
Iteauction.com, LCC Infotech
08.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Malaviya National Institute of Technology
Software Engineering with Large Language Models - undefined
Aalto University
Master of Cyber Security -
La Trobe University
Master of Engineering - Information Technology
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
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