Imran Khan

Imran Khan is a highly accomplished RAN Virtualization Engineer and IEEE Senior Member with over 15 years of experience in 4G, 5G, vRAN, and O-RAN technologies. Currently serving as a RAN Virtualization SME Engineer at Samsung Electronics America, he plays a pivotal role in deploying the world's first cloud-native O-RAN 5G network for Dish, leading an 8-member team in the integration and optimization of Samsung's O-RAN-compliant 5G solutions. His expertise spans Telco Cloud implementations, NFV, Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices, with a deep understanding of 3GPP and O-RAN standards, call flows, KPIs, and network performance analysis. Imran is adept in validating RANGPT solutions, troubleshooting multi-vendor network interworking issues, and ensuring optimal network performance through parameter tuning and RF optimization. His role involves deploying Samsung vRAN 5G software on VMware, Dell x86 COTS servers, and AWS public cloud across various availability zones, significantly accelerating 5G commercial deployments. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with signaling and log analysis tools such as TM500, XCAL/XCAP, QXDM, and Wireshark to conduct functional, stability, and performance testing. His contributions at Samsung include analyzing 5G mobile logs and gNB logs to enhance network quality, optimizing Dish’s 5G network for superior call quality, and conducting FCC compliance testing while collaborating with Samsung R&D to identify and resolve software issues. Prior to Samsung, Imran was a Senior Member of Customer Engineering at Altiostar Networks, where he spearheaded vRAN/O-RAN (LTE/NR) trial and deployment projects, led 5G/O-RAN proof-of-concepts with global telecom operators like Etisalat and STC, and worked closely with Qualcomm, Nokia, and Dish for IODT testing. His responsibilities included deploying Altiostar’s 5G software on AWS, orchestrating 5G services using Kubernetes, refining performance indicators, and integrating multi-vendor solutions. During his tenure at Ericsson in Thailand, he played a crucial role in optimizing DTAC’s 4G/LTE network by improving coverage, implementing new features, and validating Ericsson’s Massive MIMO technology. Additionally, as an RF Technical Manager at Quadgen Wireless, he set up a global resource center in Bangalore to support AT&T’s LTE/4G network optimization, hiring and training engineers while optimizing AT&T sites across Ohio, Missouri, and Kansas. His earlier career included RF optimization roles at Ericsson Global India, Alcatel-Lucent, and projects with Orange France and Reliance GSM & 3G, where he managed UTRAN network performance and swap site optimizations. Imran's technical proficiency is complemented by numerous industry certifications, including Qualcomm 5G SA Associate Certification and IEEE Senior Membership. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, he was twice awarded the Samsung Rock Star Award for his work on Dish’s 5G deployment milestones. His expertise in RF shakedown and optimization, multi-vendor integrations, cloud-native deployments, and automation scripting makes him a key figure in the advancement of next-generation telecom networks. Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics from IIIT Bangalore and a Bachelor's degree in Information Science from MVJ College of Engineering, India, he is fluent in English and based in Aurora, Colorado, with an H1B visa status in the USA. His LinkedIn profile, showcasing his vast industry experience.