As IT Network Project / Program Manager responsible for managing all aspects of implementation of IT Core Network Infrastructure for 40 plus markets across different states across U.S, that consisted OSP (Backhaul, Short/Long Haul & Ultra Long Haul), Open RAN 5G Cell site network delivery, Core Network that includes EDC (Edge Data Center), LDC (Local Data Center), P-EDC (18 Plus mkts), B-EDC, vRouter, UPFD, N3, N5, N6 service chains, access towards AWS cloud / Internet delivery for roaming capabilities, E-911 Network Transformation in assigned cities (Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, San Jose, Atlanta, Seattle, Washington DC, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix & Denver). Responsible for preparing overall delivery schedule and timeline, escalating issues internally and externally to meet deliverables, managing project budget internally and with vendor, and reporting status of deliverables.•Driving complex open RAN 5G Network deployment projects & programs to achieve targeted /measurable goals and key objectives. Along with project success /exit criteria, obtaining sign offs from Dish leadership on project delivery / completion •Conducting Operational readiness testing to ascertain the network’s ability to take traffic stress test (Egress / Ingress), reliability and measuring KPI’s against bench markings. Addressing Defect resolution after the Operational readiness testing and project tracking tools like Smart Sheet, Excel / Google Spread sheets, Jira Confluence, MS Project. •Coordinating, scheduling resources across multiple organizations to align project requirements with business goals and objectives, along with project budgeting requirements from 1 to 100million. Tracking spending (MOM) & overall project spend. •Deployment of Horizontal Scaling, AIGP, BGP Multipath in all the 18 plus PEDC market to address latency and alternate path metric across the different regions (E1, E2 and W2 regions).

As Project Manager responsible for managing all aspects of implementation of Core Infrastructure, OSP (Short Haul, Long Haul & ULH), 5G Cell site fiber delivery, Core / ODN Network Transformation in assigned city. Responsible for preparing overall delivery schedule and timeline, escalating issues internally and externally to meet deliverables, managing project budget internally and with vendor, and reporting status of deliverables.• Driving complex OSP Fiber, 4G /5G deployment projects & programs to achieve targeted /measurable goals and key objectives.• Identifying, monitoring, reporting and escalating project-related issues and drive to achieve timely resolution. • Using various project tracking tools like Excel / Google Spread sheets, NAR, Fuze, Tableau, VTS Tracker, VPM Tool, CoFEE and GIS systems like 3GIS, FIM, Google KMZ’s.• Coordinating, scheduling resources across multiple organizations to align project requirements with business goals and objectives.• Developing Project Plans (single and Multiyear) and implementing corrective action plans to mitigate impact to project schedules and overall business objectives as per PMBOK.• Utilizing project tracking tools and systems to document milestones completions, project issues, corrective action plans, project jeopardies, and overall project completions.• Maintaining excellent communication with functional team members and direct management to ensure early identification of issues a timely reporting of status refresh deployments Possesses familiarity with many technologies, with particular focus on their capabilities and limitations.

As Program/ Project Manager responsible for all security related projects relating to PayPal’s global locations to field of telecommunications, Infrastructure & Network, Corporate real estate Projects, Perimeter Security projects, Data-Center consolidation and server migrations (PCI Patching), Legacy application migrations (Report Exec, Lenel, Indigo Vision Video servers).• Experience in new building constructions, relocations, renovations, and Data Center deployment /consolidations. Over-seeing project lifecycle, resource management, Contractor co-ordination, floor plan, Site safety/walk downs, C level briefings / stake holders, Vendor/Contract management, Financial and budget forecasting as per PMBOK.• Developed and actively managed project plans (WBS), contracted resources, schedule and scope to meet deliverables. Maintained all reporting requirements as needed. Racking and stacking of IT Server hardware and rollout (Lenel and Report Exec), switch/routers related equipment’s, Installation of MDF & IDF for Data center, Database/SQL Server, Data Analytics.• Developed RFP/RFI process for projects, worked closely with business and IT teams to drive effective selection of solutions.• Actively managed & executed project, including assigning tasks to project staff, managing project scope and project finances, and ensuring the quality of deliverables. Tracking of project progress, SLA’s, KPI’s (Smart Sheet, JIRA)• Integrated the work of large teams and multiple vendors to deliver project success. Managed contract resources directly to execute project activities. Track record of successful integration across multiple and complex technologies. Understanding of the SDLC using agile methodology and ability to apply it to relevant projects (Silver Light, ISOS, Safety Alert projects).• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of IT functions and services. Flexible, calm under pressure, highly communicative, and comfortable taking ownership in ambiguous situations.

As IT Telecommunications Project Manager responsible for all IT projects relating to field telecommunication projects, i.e. microwave, fiber, corporate real estate, racking and stacking.Responsibilities include development of project proposals, planning, decision-making and project fiscal management. Supervision exercised over Engineering professional, technical and administrative personnel. Duties include equipment procurement, directing and coordinating the installation of a state wide telecommunications system and facilitating inter-agency operational meetings and discussions. Responsibilities includes• Measuring project success managing multiple complex projects, establish &maintain project management guidelines• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously & determine methodology used on each project, Approve project charter for implementation.• Develop requirements specifications according to standard templates• Liaison between business units, technology and support teams• Communicates key performance information to senior management team• Track project budget, resources, revenue potential, expenses, and other associated key performance indicators• Ability to deliver under pressure, managing competing priorities, and building team of professionals who can complete tasks on time within fast paced environment • Working knowledge of technology, vendors, products, development and support alternatives• Proven business skills including financial analysis and budgeting• Demonstrated understanding of IT process and infrastructure/data related projects• Ability to establish effective working relationships with associates, counterparts and external customers.

•Responsible for Designing, implementation of Telecom/SCADA, Wireless/Microwave access, Teleprotection, Telemetry implementation for Electrical Substations,Wi-Fi/Wi-max & RF Back haul design, Calculations, Verification & implementation for smart metering & Smart Grid technology services for various substations and client sites.•Responsibilities includes site visits, site survey using survey tools & assessing site situation and come up with assessment /plans to set up Telecom/SCADA access and ensuring the coverage zone/area of the substations.•Conducted technical know-how sessions to fellow engineers to address, share knowledge on connectivity setup to the substation for status/alarms are reported to master control and to corporate network environment using wireless / telecom capabilities with in substation building and meeting rooms of the master control station and data collection points with wired /wireless access.•Working with on site local network team of the power company to ensure the required addressing, routing is setup to ensure the all the corporate applications are accessible using the wired/wireless connectivity from the user base.•Worked with on site personnel to Cary out firmware /software updates on telecom /SCADA control systems,(includes RTU/RTM, SCADA/Telemetry devices DNP3/Modbus), Wi-Max /Wi-Fi access points to ensure that manufacturers recommended best practices are adapted.•Providing support to pre & post installation and ensuring customer is upraised about newest & current trends to address future requirements.Have completed study/estimation projects to come up with project cost,time,Engineering hours/ drawings, materials required.•Carried out audits at client sites to ensure future requirements/changes are addressed for seamless upgrades on network & providing user education to ensure upgraded devices are performing tithe standards of power substation / generating environments.

I Handled IT, Telecom, Wireless Projects, Worked IT asset management projects, Business analysis for Telecom related deployments/Requirements for Oil /Gas industry & Power utilities industry.Responsible for Telecom & SCADA related projects for the Power utility and distribution company and ability to optimize telecom infrastructure & solutions for quick turn around with low CAPEX & OPEX investments for rapid deployments.

I was on site Network,Voice, Wireless Design & Validation Engineering for Oil & Natural Gas Company based out of Calgary, Alberta.I was responsible for Avaya Brand development, Unified Communications strategy, New technology & product introduction, Developing revenue strategy and statistics.Understanding the requirements of premium customers. I did strategic consulting for VOIP deployments using SIP trunking, including business plan & pre-tech sales for Avaya products and product positioning against the competitions,targets to retain Avaya branding. Advising new opportunities from the customers and business structures, providing revenue generation model for long term customer relationship.I assisted customer to assess the need & recommend the latest technology know-how to complement the business growth & future sustenance.I worked on deployment of SIP(AURA Platform) based architecture using Avaya Session Manager and System Manager for corporate.I engaged Tech sales team & support teams to provide support on proof of concept to sell the technology and generate new business avenues & providing competitive analysis, for marketing/pricing strategies, promotion plans for the premium customer.I was responsible for re-designing Suncor's corporate VOIP infrastructure pre /post acquisition of Petro-Canada, consolidation of numbering schema, Deployment of Call-pilot corporate voice mail system, SIP based End point deployments(Quintum/Audio Codes), location based dialing concepts, E-911 strategy & miss dial protection.

Nortel Networks Corporation, Canada. (Voice & Data Network Engineering responsible for all the Western Canadian sites).Responsible for deploying of corporate IT infrastructure [Wan Data,Voice Video, Wireless AP's/ Controllers and transport switches (Passports/ Meridian CS1000E, Contivity VPN Concentrators ), Layer-2& 3 Switch devices that were used to extend the Nortel CORWAN (Corporate Wide Area Network) access to the Nortel corporate and Nortel R&D development sites across globe this included day today Operations, Engineering for Western Canadian sites and managing these sites from Calgary that included Edmonton, Regina, Vancouver,Winnipeg, St Johns.Also addressing a new IT requirement from the R&D business units, Sales Engineering community to do the Sales support ,Engineering initiatives, troubles,new planning deployments & Handoff's. Carrier co-ordination(Telus, Bell Canada, MTS Allstream, Shaw Communications, Rogers) for the fibre / copper Local loops, Inter-provincial /city links provided by the service providers.Firmware, Os Software / code upgrades on the IT infrastructure that included Voice switch's, Data Switches, Wirless LAN radios. Setting up demo for the Sales team in co-ordination with the R&D labs and consolidation of the IT infrastructure and providing technical support to R&D labs and Sales Engineering community.

Business Analyst: 2004 to 2007 Nortel Networks India Liaison OfficeNortel Networks Corporation, Canada. (Voice & Data Network Engineering Internet Security & Managed Access team, Responsible for all the R&D partner sites globally).Responsible for analyzing the business needs of the R & D labs and its development partners and coming up with solutions to business needs/problems. Involved in the managing multiple small projects, using PMI methodology to enhance the existing functionality and Nortel global clients and R&D business units. Managing the request from initial stage through feasibility, Estimation, timelines, getting business approval, requirements to build, implementation and handoff. •Teleconferenced to engage with multiple stakeholders across the company to ensure all processes and requirements were accurately defined.•Implementation of new designs within the Business Operating Model and advised on Planning Systems. Writing Partner business justification (PBJ) to develop business case and to provide access into the secured lab & network environment of Nortel corporate WAN environments, Conducting BCP (Business Continuity Plan) exercise, DR (Disaster Recovery) plan exercise, Security audits, ECC audits (Export Control Compliance), SOX compliance audits for accurate reporting of the engineering hours and manpower requirements and utilisation in accordance with Nortel Global standards.•Delivered Functional and User Acceptance Testing.Managing livelink web portal access to the R&D community and Share point webportal for sharing client information and project related documentation, project related updates/progress for each of the R&D clients.•Involved in conducting workshops / training / presentations, assisted in the preparation of user templates and system test plans.•Providing a link between the company, customer, the R&D team and any third-party regarding the functionality of the implemented system.

Nortel Networks Corporation, Canada. (Voice & Data Network Engineering Internet Security & Managed Access team, responsible for all the R&D partner sites globally).Planning and implementation of overall India R&D IT strategy. Built relationships with India based R & D Partners /Primes. Leveraged India R&D footprint to extend the same IT infrastructure for the Sales offices in India to establish the IT infrastructure to the local sales offices. Established and executed projects with Indian based s/w company. Expanded Nortel IT R&D infrastructure into Russia, Romania, and Vietnam.

Manager Satellite Earth Station operations and field support. Responsible for deployment of Microwave and RF Systems (LOS Line of Sight) using radios, duties included customer site visit , conducting feasibility study assessing mast height, site acquisition, Antenna & cable selection, preparation of Microwave profile report using path-loss software ver3.0, generation of availability fade margins, threshold levels on link. Procurement of Microwave radio, RF cables/connectors, Antenna's. Worked on setting up internet access pipes to the software export community, Configuration of Cisco routers both local and remote end to interface CPE). Was responsible for deploying captive networks to the closed user group community(For Nortel India R&D Partners)included deploying set of equipment's given by the vendor configuring as per the guidelines given by the vendor, Routine backup's, logging trouble calls to the customer's global NOC Texas, working with various engineers from the customer/partners. Coordinating with different set of partner community in-case of any issues with respect to the connectivity between the partner site, hub site and the R&D labs in N.A. (Ottawa and RTP).Apart from was responsible for day today operations at Satellite Network Operations Center in Bangalore that housed Intelsat F3 ground station which included assisting fellow engineers to carry out SSOG tests to set up a new carrier or to add additional bandwidth's on the existing carrier frequencies, also was monitoring for any spurious signals or frequency that could have been generated due to noises, responsible as Station Engineer during routine night shifts in order to ensure the round the clock operations on the NOC. Was responsible for managing team of 13plus people who were mostly operations staff that were carrying out the operational activities.

Worked on Mil based switching technology AES MK II (Automatic Electronic switching (Circuit & Packet)), Wireless communications for AREN grid (Army Radio Network Establishment).Responsible for testing the LCS(Local call switching) using LCS simulator, Inter-networking of AES switches using Muxing devices.Involved with testing of EMI & EMC shield acceptance and testing for AES, LCS and HF radio's, Telex capabilities, Fax capabilities over the AREN grid.Recording the issues with respect to the switch and its software, Local call switch, Centralized clock units, HF radio system, Captive power units, EMI/EMC testing/shield tolerance levels, EMI/EMC interference/ protection. Generating weekly reports on the progress and issues with respect to the AES project.