Bikash Agarwal
( https://www.t-mobile.com/ )
Over a 19-year career, Bikash Agarwal has shaped how modern telecom systems are built, validated, and scaled. As Principal Engineer at T-Mobile USA, he leads the design and deployment of IMS Core systems on containerized, cloud-native infrastructure—delivering seamless VoLTE and VoNR services to millions of customers.
Bikash has overseen critical validations of IMS Core application functions and pioneered early adoption of Kubernetes-based CNFs in commercial 5G and 4G networks. His work on certifying Wireless Priority Services (WPS) ensures uninterrupted emergency communications for public safety agencies. His proactive design improvements have prevented network outages affecting more than 3 million users.
In addition to these operational impacts:
He has filed seven U.S. patents, with six already granted, covering telecom automation, system resilience, and CNF technology
He has contributed his expertise beyond T-Mobile by serving as a Globee Awards judge at four events, evaluating innovations from global enterprises
He developed automation tools that reduced validation efforts by 30% while boosting fault detection
Bikash is also a trusted voice in executive-level strategy discussions, bridging engineering excellence with national infrastructure priorities. His contributions continue to shape the evolution of cloud-native telecom systems in the United States.
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ICST 2026 | IIT Patna, India | August 01-02, 2026