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Telecom professional in the areas of Network Planning & Engineering(Optical SDH ,DWDM & Microwave networks), Projects Deployment(Optical SDH & DWDM) with a growth oriented organization.
SYNOPSIS
A dynamic professional with 9.5 years of rich experience in Network Planning & Engineering, Project Management of telecom networks.
Adept in end to end project planning and execution, with distinction of playing a key role in management of Telecom projects. Expertise in completion of projects within set parameters.
Extensive exposure to DWDM, CWDM, PDH, SDH, Microwave, Synchronization Equipments and Access Systems.
Skilled in planning and implementing processes to cover the scope of project & maintain visibility of achieved targets in various databases.
Significant exposure in maintaining minimum turn-around-time as well as interacting with team members and cross functional leads.
Expertise in the field of Network Configuration Projects, Installation and Commissioning of SDH, PDH, Fibre Optic Communication Equipments.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with strong analytical, team building, problem solving and organizational abilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Planning & Management
Planning and scheduling site activities to ensure completion of the project within the time and budgetary parameters and for optimizing resource utilization.
Releasing of BOQ/BOM for the planned route as per approved CAPEX.
Preparing technical specifications including BOQ, resource & task scheduling, resource deployment and team meetings for reviewing progress of the project.
Identifying & developing vendors for all infrastructure requirements during cell sites & MSC roll outs.
Providing telecom network & extending communication facilities through planning, commissioning, operations & maintenance of wired telecom network.
Expertise in the field of Network Configuration Projects, Installation and Commissioning of SDH, PDH, Fibre Optic Communication Equipments, Teleprotection Equipments, BTS stations and RTL Network.
Networking Design & Engineering
Designing network layouts & managing installation, configuration and commissioning of Microwave & Optical networks.
Conducting frequency planning, path loss calculation as part of MW link budgeting (SDH & PDH).
Selecting best BTS/cell site from the multiple candidate sites available after site survey & site engineering, tracking changes in the network and conducting related surveys etc.
Maintaining current and accurate transmission network topology documents, diagrams and databases in a standardized format.
Formulating Network Design documents & defining future network architecture.
DCN/IP Planning for Flexi Packet Radio for 3G Network.
Conducting frequency planning, link budget calculation & generating final link engineering report.
Performing
o Link testing of Transmission Nodes in the network including STM-1 & STM-16 Rings.
o Acceptance Test for all Nodes in the network.
o Stability Test of 48 Hours for all transport nodes in the network.
Installation & Commissioning
Installation and commissioning of Optical SDH equipments.
Ensuring effective site management and discipline to ensure safe & timely execution of the projects.
Installing, commissioning & conducting stability testing HODXC (Ciena Core Director) & Acceptance Test (AT) for this cross-connect.
Undertaking commissioning, link & acceptance test of DWDM Network using Huawei Optix BWS1600G product.
Commissioning, integrating & troubleshooting of NEC Microwave (SDH &PDH).
ORGANISATIONAL DETAILS
Since Jan 09 Nokia Siemens Networks, Bangalore
Team Lead for Network Planning (Microwave & Optical) - Vodafone Karnataka Circle
Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and services companies in the world with more than 60,000 people in over 150 countries. We are committed to innovation and sustainability and offer a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technologies as well as professional services including consulting and systems integration, network implementation, maintenance and care, and managed services.
Role
Steering complete network planning for Microwave & Optical networks across Vodafone Karnataka Circle.
Planning OFC / MW route (NBB, Express & Subtended Ring) with proper path redundancy & ring closure for Ater, Abis / Iub Interfacing.
Designing
o MW Links keeping availability factor of 99.995
o Regenerators for higher cap BB (STM64/16) OFC according to optical power budgeting.
Planning of higher cap MUXs over fiber in order to create take-off node for mw SDH.
Mux/Demux (SDH) equipment as well as card level planning as per traffic requirement at various nodes.
E1 planning for OFC/MW route.
Creating new nodes in NMS, Trail creation & gateway (GNE) planning for new SDH route to remotely manage NEs.
Effective optical power budget calculation.
Undertaking interference & high-low conflict analysis of MW links over Net Act Tool.
Developing PCM planning in Net Act.
Managing, planning and implementing SDH & PDH microwave links for ROB Vodafone.
Releasing Network design document (NDD).
Assessing key potential area through GIS, study & plotting nodes in Map Info as part of Transmission planning.
Releasing TND/RND Link Engineering for new sites with the coordination of RF & project team.
Dec 05 Dec 08 Tata Communications Limited, Bangalore
Executive Networks Planning & Implementation
Tata communications (VSNL) has been a pioneer in the area of international telecommunications for over a century. It has developed a very strong presence in the area of Enterprise Business Solutions and Retail business. It offers complete range of telecom services, includes broadband, national and international long distance services, data services and wide range of value added services.
Role
Planning and implementing Transmission(SDH ,DWDM) & Data Networks of Metro & NLD Route, Karnataka region with a team of 3 Engineers and functionally reporting to the Manager, P&I team.
Spearheading entire gamut of project management functions for installation, commissioning, integration, stability & acceptance test of
o ECI Transmission Equipment (SDH) like XDM1000 & XDM 2000.
o Tejas Transmission products like TJMC1, TJMC4L & TJMC16.
Commissioning, Link Testing & Acceptance Test of DWDM Network using Huawei Optix BWS1600G Product.
Deployment of Alcatel products (1662 & 1660) in the network.
Provisioning SDH transmission nodes through NMS/EMS & alarm monitoring through NMS/EMS.
Vendor coordination for ZTE NGN Media gateways MSG9000 Installation, commissioning & Acceptance Test of this NGN Network.
Complete DCN planning for all the transmission nodes installed in the network.
Configuring & integrating
o Cisco switches like 2950, 3750, 3550 & Routers like Cisco 7606 & 7609 for Unified DCN project & Broad Band access Network.
o Core GSR Cisco Routers (12406 & 12410) for Broadband Network.
Attainments
Actively involved in installation, commissioning & Stability of HODXC (Ciena Core Director) & also done Acceptance Test (AT) for this cross-connect.
Mar 05 Dec 05 Reliance Infocomm Limited, Bangalore
Engineer Network Planning (NLD/ILD)
It is amongst the biggest telecom operators across the globe with over 30,500 network elements (Nortel Optera LH 1600, Digital Cross connect (DXAS), Optera Metro 4200, 4100, TN1X and TN1C) managed remotely through the second biggest NOC in the world. It offers complete range of telecom services, includes mobile, fixed line telephony, broadband, national and international long distance, data and wide range of value added services.
Optical Transmission Network
Spearheading plan for Optical Transmission Network for Short Haul & Long Haul Links in Karnataka region.
Undertaking installation, commissioning & integration of Nortel SDH products & NEC Microwave in the network.
Coordinating POI activities & undertaking maintenance of SDH and DWDM nodes in the network.
Testing newly installed Nortel TN1C, TN1X, TN4XE, TN16XE and DWDM NEs.
Troubleshooting the faults in optical network.
Microwave Link Engineering Design & performance calculations
Designing Microwave Transmission Network (6GHz, 7GHz, 15GHz&18GHz) for Intracity & Intercity Links, Karnataka region.
Extensive contour Map study for LOS feasibility.
Conducting LOS Survey for microwave link connectivity.
Responsible for planning, scheduling and verification of line-of-sight surveys.
Performing Link budget analysis using Pathloss 4.0.
Responsible for planning, preparing documents & liaising with various government bodies like WPC, SACFA, SOI, and TEC, DoT and with other operators.
Commissioning, integrating & troubleshooting of NEC Microwave (SDH &PDH).
Ensuring microwave acceptance meets client's specification during alignment & turn-up.
Delivering design and change notices to other teams in HQ and market teams.
Sep 02 Mar 05 Aster Tele Services Private Limited
The company established in 1998, with an objective to provide complete range of services from Network Planning and Design through Operation & Maintenance for telecom networks. It offers complete range of services for telecom networks viz. design, build and maintain on turnkey basis or in specific defined mode.
As Sr.Engineer Microwave Transmission Planning
Customer Govt. of Communications, Afghanistan Microwave Network Planning
Conducting
o LOS Site Survey for Point-to-Point Microwave transmission Connectivity.
o Indoor survey for Space & Power required for Microwave IDU.
Undertaking Contour Map study for better feasibility of the links.
Formulating Link Budget analysis for these Microwave Transmission Links.
PathLoss generation for all microwave links using PATHLOSS 4.0.
Generating documents both for site survey and planning of all the feasible links.
As Site Team Leader Optical
Customer Reliance Infocomm Limited (India)
Role
Administering entire activities for installation & commissioning of Nortel SDH products like TN1C, TN1X, TN4XE & TN16XE for Reliance Optical Transport Network.
Performing
o Link testing of Transmission Nodes in the network including STM-1 & STM-16 Rings.
o Acceptance Test for all Nodes in the network.
o Stability Test of 48 Hours for all transport nodes in the network.
Integrating SDH network elements with Main Switching Unit.
Configuring and testing EOW between all nodes in the network.
Troubleshooting all Nortel Transmission equipments during link failure in the reliance network.
Managing alarms surveillance for all elements through Preside EC1 managing resolution for all alarms.
Documenting all the completed sites and handing over to customer.
As Network Engineer
Customer Hutchison Essar South Limited Reliance Infocomm Limited (India)
Role
Undertaking installation & line up of
o Pasolink 1+0 an1+1 Microwave antenna types for the Microwave Link Connectivity
Commissioning
o Pasolink 1+0 and 1+1 using local craft terminal (LCT).
o Pasolink network management terminal (PNMT).
Generating and analysing MIS reports by keeping abreast network availability & customer SLA.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Engineering from PESIT College (An ISO 9002 Institution), Bangalore University in the year 2001
Specialisation Electronics & Communication Engineering
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth 7th August 1978
Languages English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil
Passport Number E 8685335 & Valid till 12/07/2014
Contact Address D.No. 135/4, 1st Main, 4th Cross, Gaurav Nagar, J.P. Nagar 7th Phase, Bangalore - 560078, Karnataka
Employer:
Aster Teleservices pvt Ltd
Job Title:
Network engineer
Start Month/Year:
09/2002
End Month/Year:
03/2005
City:
Hyderabad
Country:
India
Description:
Administering entire activities for installation & commissioning of Nortel SDH products like TN1C, TN1X, TN4XE & TN16XE for Reliance Optical Transport Network.
Performing:
o Link testing of Transmission Nodes in the network including STM-1 & STM-16 Rings.
o Acceptance Test for all Nodes in the network.
o Stability Test of 48 Hours for all transport nodes in the network.
Integrating SDH network elements with Main Switching Unit.
Configuring and testing EOW between all nodes in the network.
Employer:
Reliance Infocom Ltd
Job Title:
Engineer - Network Planning
Start Month/Year:
05/2005
End Month/Year:
12/2005
City:
Bangalore
Country:
India
Description:
Designing Microwave Transmission Network (6GHz, 7GHz, 15GHz&18GHz) for Intracity & Intercity Links, Karnataka region.
Extensive contour Map study for LOS feasibility.
Conducting LOS Survey for microwave link connectivity.
Responsible for planning, scheduling and verification of line-of-sight surveys.
Performing Link budget analysis using Pathloss 4.0.
Responsible for planning, preparing documents & liaising with various government bodies like WPC, SACFA, SOI, and TEC, DoT and with other operators.
Commissioning, integrating & troubleshooting of NEC Microwave (SDH &PDH).
Ensuring microwave acceptance meets client's specification during alignment & turn-up.
Delivering design and change notices to other teams in HQ and market teams.
Employer:
Tata communications Ltd
Job Title:
Executive - Networks
Start Month/Year:
12/2005
End Month/Year:
12/2008
City:
Bangalore
Country:
India
Description:
Planning and implementing Transmission(SDH ,DWDM) & Data Networks of Metro & NLD Route, Karnataka region with a team of 3 Engineers and functionally reporting to the Manager, P&I team.
Spearheading entire gamut of project management functions for installation, commissioning, integration, stability & acceptance test of
o ECI Transmission Equipment (SDH) like XDM1000 & XDM 2000.
o Tejas Transmission products like TJMC1, TJMC4L & TJMC16.
Commissioning, Link Testing & Acceptance Test of DWDM Network using Huawei Optix BWS1600G Product.
Deployment of Alcatel products (1662 & 1660) in the network.
Provisioning SDH transmission nodes through NMS/EMS & alarm monitoring through NMS/EMS.
Vendor coordination for ZTE NGN Media gateways MSG9000 Installation, commissioning & Acceptance Test of this NGN Network.
Complete DCN planning for all the transmission nodes installed in the network.
Configuring & integrating:
o Cisco switches like 2950, 3750, 3550 & Routers like Cisco 7606 & 7609 for Unified DCN project & Broad Band access Network.
o Core GSR Cisco Routers (12406 & 12410) for Broadband Network.
