[ns-3 Industry Talk #1]: Using ns-3 for Generating Synthetic Data in Cellular Networks

[Mohit P. Tahiliani]

Hello!

We are glad to announce the ns-3 industry talk #1.

Title of the talk: Using ns-3 for Generating Synthetic Data in Cellular Networks

Speaker: Makarand Kulkarni, Saankhya Labs (now Tejas Networks)

Date and Time: December 5, 2024, 14:00 UTC

Registration (free, but mandatory): https://forms.gle/WGJGUecLsH4bW6pr5

Mode: Online talk

Flyer: attached with this email

Abstract:

Like every other field, cellular communication too is embracing the new frontiers opened by AI/ML advancements. This is, however, fraught with difficulties – ML needs data and such data is not readily available due to several reasons. In such a case, a realistic network  simulator, like ns-3, can play an important role in terms of generating relevant data for training the models as well as in validating the inference. This opportunity has already been spotted by several groups in academia and is now being actively pursued in industry too. However, ns-3 poses challenges while scaling to large scale network simulations as well as in terms of integration with several other commonly used tools. The talk focuses on bringing out these aspects of ns-3 so that it can become the de-facto system simulator for wireless communication networks. We also explore certain specific use cases and examples where such data generation has been found to be useful.

About the Speaker:

Makarand leads the RAN innovation team at Saankhya labs (now Tejas Networks) which focuses on creating value in terms of product and service differentiation in the next generation wireless infrastructure. He has over 2 decades of experience in developing software for wireless systems ranging from GSM to 5GNR. He was part of UbiNetics (now Aeroflex and CSR) since its inception in India, playing a key role in development of software for TM100 and TM200 products which were benchmark in UMTS radio network testing. Later he successfully led the software development for WiMAX products at Navini Networks, which was acquired by Cisco Systems in 2009. Whilst in Cisco, he managed the development of platform software for the ASR9000 series of routers. Post Cisco, Makarand has been working for indigenous wireless and network technology companies with a mission to make wireless technology products in India. Makarand holds Master's in Electrical and Communication Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Thanks and Regards,

Mohit P. Tahiliani