Alok Jain

Highly accomplished and strategic Project Manager, Product Owner & Feature Owner Team Lead with 18+ years of expertise in the telecommunications sector. Proven leadership in orchestrating Agile release methodologies, establishing Continuous Integration (CI/CD) pipelines, managing risk, and executing Lean system optimization. Adept at steering high-performing engineering teams, managing backlogs using Jira, and optimizing program delivery.

Feature Owner Team Lead / Project Manager - Nokia Networks - Bangalore

(2022-08)

Lead cross-functional feature teams to implement and deliver end-to-end (E2E) new features for Nokia's Network Management tool with a strict focus on high quality. Ensure all software deliverables are comprehensively tested and deployed on-time to customers, while successfully managing planning, scoping, and project risks. Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and strategic direction to team members to drive alignment and execution.

• Delivered 100% of assigned features on schedule
• Pivotal in reducing operational costs by streamlining feature delivery workflows
• Successfully implementing the MN Create Process into work delivery

Local Product Owner | SBTS Product CI Lead | MN Lean Expert - Nokia Networks - Bangalore

(2015-08 - 2022-07)

• Product Ownership: Successfully managed the product backlog for the Single RAN program spanning GSM, WCDMA, and LTE technologies
• Project Management: Leveraged JiraDC for extensive backlog planning, release tracking, and ensuring on-time delivery of 4G, 5G, and SRAN project increments
• CI Leadership (June 2018 – 2021): Led continuous integration initiatives, successfully automating SBTS 17A and 18SP deliverables
• Lean Leadership (January 2018 – 2020): Championed Lean compliance across the organization, transforming delivery frameworks
• Team Leadership: Supervised and mentored a team of 8–10 professionals to deliver high-priority deliverables

R&D Specialist - Nokia Networks - Bangalore

(2013-12 - 2015-07)

Acted in a multi-faceted role as Scrum Master, Team Lead, and Tester for GSM Integration & Verification. Conducted test scenario preparation, test bed setup, and validated software code on Nokia Base Station modules. Provided technical coaching, code reviews, and system onboarding for new engineering hires.

CI Lead – LTE Transport Team - Nokia Networks - Bangalore

(2011-03 - 2013-11)

Directed Continuous Integration for the LTE Transport team, successfully managing seven major customer releases. Facilitated synchronization and status reporting meetings with senior management. Controlled code branch entry criteria (accepting, modifying, and rejecting changes submitted by developers).

R&D Specialist – LTE Transport Team - Nokia Networks - Bangalore

(2009-02 - 2011-02)

Conducted manual and integration testing for key transport protocols including IPSec, VLAN, SyncE, and IP-QoS. Verified software change requests (CRs) and introduced new mainline features to the wider team.

Senior Software Engineer - Mascon Global Limited - Bangalore

(2005 - 2009)

Developed test execution strategies and regression plans for the SGW product line. Authored high-coverage test cases and trained engineers on specialized simulation tools (Adtech, TGW).

Technical Software Engineer - Integra Micro System - Bangalore

(2003 - 2005)

Executed integration tests for mobile applications (OMA-DRM, MMS, SyncML, Bluetooth, and Voice Calls). Built and maintained automation suites using the proprietary Automation Test Framework (ATF).

Master in Computer Management - MCM - IPS College, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (2001 - 2003)

Diploma - E-Commerce - Wintech Institute (2000 - 2001)