May 2023 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos · N.Delhi

• At Tata Communications, my focus as Deputy General Manager for 5G Engineering Strategy & Development revolves around working with emerging technologies and pioneering Industry 4.0 transformations. I specialize in curating end-to-end 5G solutions for diverse Industry 4.0 verticals, including mining, ports, healthcare, utilities, and more. We successfully set up private 5G networks integrated with cutting-edge industrial applications, enabling game-changing use cases involving drones and advanced image/video analytics. Major achievements are:
•  Setup Private network lab and customer experience center with ORAN network for Industry4.0 use case innovations.
•  Delivered consultations to 50+ enterprise clients globally for private network adoption, value differentiation with use case enablement.
•  Successfully delivered POCs & Demos in verticals like manufacturing, mining, Ports, warehouses, Oil & gas and atomic energy.
•  Evaluated 20+ 5G OEMs and their products and services, scored and finalized for enterprise connectivity.
•  Designed a compelling RFP response to 10+ global & local RFPs, Building operating model, commercial proposal offerings, NRC-MRC cost calculations.
•  Prepared technical compliance sheet, Resilient Network architecture, RF designs, Native/Non-Native 5G industrial end device connectivity and solutions.
•  Prepared whitepapers and advocacy notes on NFAP amendments, CNPN Policy & charging mechanism, MVNO model, Spectrum sharing.

Nov 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · N.Delhi

• Responsible for End to end realization of Industry 4.0 use cases, Setup private 5G network for enterprises. Close integration with industrial applications, Drones, Image/Video Analytics.

Dec 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr

• During my stint at Airtel, I specialize in driving technical advancements in 5G and LTE-A networks, shaping architecture, hardware, and performance features. Leveraging deep expertise, I collaborate with RAN vendors to align roadmaps with customer needs and business goals. My track record includes pioneering First Network Implementations (FNI), leading end-to-end RAN rollout, and advising on 5G deployment strategies, including distributed RAN and Open/VRAN. I excel in presenting technical subjects to diverse audiences and have successfully led key initiatives like the first 5G site trial for Airtel India and RIC use case development with OEMs.
•  Designed network architecture with multiple spectrum bands, multi-layer traffic profile management.
•  Defined network strategy for 23 LSA for better performance, low churn rate.
•  Develop FNI (First Network Implementation) plans and conducted tests for environmental ducting feature.
•  Headed RAN energy efficiency project with achieved saving of 200 Cr INR.
•  Presented technical subject to various audience (Operations, Engineering, and marketing)
•  Assessing, managing and influencing RAN vendor roadmap to bring value to the customer, to meet business objectives and to meet network evolution requirements.
•  Key contributor of team leading successful launch of Airtel VoLTE service in 2017.
•  Represented Airtel on DoT’s forum for 5Gi consultation, NFAP preparations etc.

Nov 2017 – Nov 2020 · 3 yrs

• VoLTE service launch and optimization for PAN India (23 circles/markets)
• Optimised solution deployment to improve VoLTE experience.
• Cross-Functional association for the development of different use cases.
• CDR analytics for GTM and Network experience improvement
• Device performance handling.
• Devising new ways for VoLTE Traffic uptake.

May 2017 – Nov 2017 · 6 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

• Worked for different AT&T telco markets.
• Feature proposals, Traffic uptake, KPI analysis, New sites rollout.

Apr 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Vodafone-Netherlands
•  LTE/VoLTE KRM (KPI Review Meeting) pertaining to RAN KPIs presentation to the customer.
•  To provide KPIs trend breach analysis, justification and potential suggestions to improve coverage and capacity.
•  Diagnosis of All RF Related Problems Such as Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility and Coverage Holes
•  Inter Technology handling of voice calls.
•  Process alignment within the team, escalation handling.

Jun 2015 – Mar 2016 · 9 mos

•  Feature Testing: Worked upon Ericsson features end to end from presales to final implementation. (RAB Modification & PSI Coverage Solution)
•  PSI feature (one RRU for 3X1 site) testing and development, responsible for successful deployment of the feature with customer network.
•  New Sites Rollout., Multi Carrier Handling.
•  Customer acceptance of clusters and SSVs for WCDMA/LTE.
•  New Sites/Cluster Optimization.
•  Formulation of new service proposals.

Oct 2014 – May 2015 · 7 mos

• DTAC- Thailand
• Responsibility:
• Customer acceptance of clusters and SSVs for WCDMA/LTE.
• New Sites/Cluster Optimization.
• RSRP,RSRQ (4G) Optimization)
• Responsible for PAT report submission
• Site rollouts (3G/4G), Initial tuning of the new nodes.
• Creation of Drive routes.
• Log Files analysis using TEMS Investigation.
• KPI optimization (DCR CS/PS,IRAT,Throughput etc.)

Jan 2010 – Mar 2015 · 5 yrs 2 mos

•  Responsible for 2G/3G KPIs optimization.
•  MS Project handling and KPIs delivery.
•  Customer dealing and to provide RCA for any degradation.
• Worked on PSI feature ( one RRU for 3X1 site) testing and development, responsible for successful deployment of the feature with customer network.