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Himachal Pradesh, India

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

1) Expertise in FTTX and NLD maintenance, commissioning, testing and maintaining SDH network, Fiber splicing, Fiber testing and rectification fiber optic networks, Duct Laying and Cable blowing.2) Adept at Project planning and management, monitoring and managing equipment installation, commissioning, servicing, testing and maintenance.3) Hands on experience in multiple telecommunications projects performing varied operations and expertise in Vendor Management.4) Holds the distinction of successfully managing Projects and Maintenance of Core telecom Networks.

Delhi, India

Spearheaded efforts to achieve high network uptime through diligent maintenance of the core communicationnetwork. Utilized in-depth knowledge of network administration, routing, and connectivity to resolve intricate problem.• Implemented effective troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to optimize network performance and fosteredcollaborative relationships with internal teams to drive network excellence and reliability.• Successfully managed complex fiber networks in urban areas, achieving 99.95% monthly uptime.• Collaborated with teams to resolve complex network issues, implementing effective maintenance schedules andprocedures.• Achievement: Led a team to achieve a remarkable 100% clearance of 32 SDH and 8 DWDM link losses within just15 days, earning a Certificate of Appreciation from the company.

Himachal Pradesh, India

Ensure maximum availability and reliability of optical fiber networks, minimizing downtime and service disruptions.• Supervise and guide a team of engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance, training, and performanceevaluation to ensure high-quality maintenance and repair work.• Develop and implement effective maintenance and repair strategies, procedures, and schedules to prevent networkfailures, reduce errors, and optimize resource allocation.• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies, implementing qualitycontrol measures to guarantee high-quality workmanship and network performance.• Managed 1200km of fiber route for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) purposes in Himachal Pradesh withsupervised 5 Fault Rectification team (FRTs)and 32 Patrollers for ensured seamless fiber network operations,maintenance, and troubleshooting.• Achievement: Successfully reduced optics fiber faults and brought Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) under control afterjoining the organization. Company recognized for outstanding performance with a Certificate of Appreciation in 2020.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Designing, planning, implementing and tuning Communication Networks based on interoperability and standards; inclusive of the development of scenarios, finalizing parameters, enabling Traffic Engineering etc.2. Testing various scenarios on the test setup and then conducting the same on the Network backbone. 3. Coordinating for major hardware and software upgrades / changeovers etc. in the network.4. Setting up facilities for dedicated fixed line and virtual private networks; inclusive of site survey, installation & commissioning of network management center.5. Planning for disaster recovery setup against major break downs.

Punjab, India

Managing NLD (National Long Distance) backbone of the optics fiber network in Punjab, spanning approximately 360km across rural and urban areas.• Point of Interconnection (POI) maintenance with various telecom operator, including BSNL, Airtel, Idea, TTSL,Reliance, TCL and Vodafone.• Handling 2 FRT (Fault Rectification Team) with 8 patrollers.• Liaising with various government authorities and officials responsible for Right of Way (ROW) clearances, such asPWD, Municipal Corporations, Railway Authorities, NHAI, IOCL and Forest department.• Achievement: Successfully relocated 25km of fiber route that fell within the NHAI boundary due to road wideningprojects, achieving significant cost savings. This accomplishment earned me a promotion as on-roll employee withinthe company, recognizing my expertise in fiber management and cost-effective problem-solving.

Punjab, India

Continuously monitor optics fiber networks for signal integrity, power levels and equipment performance.• Identify and resolve issues like signal loss, fiber damage or equipment malfunctions. Perform repairs, replacementsor reconfiguration as needed to minimize network downtime.• Maintain accurate records of network configurations, maintenance activities and troubleshooting efforts.• Provide training and guidance to junior engineers, splicers and technicians on O&M procedures and best practices.

Punjab, India

Test spliced fibers using equipment like OTDRs, power meters, and light sources to ensure signal integrity andminimal signal loss.• Prepare optics Fiber cables for splicing by cleaning, stripping, and accessing fibers.• Accurately document splicing and testing results, including fiber lengths, splice losses and test data. Maintainrecords of spliced Fibers, cable layouts and network configurations.• Troubleshoot issues with optic Fiber networks, identifying and resolving problems like signal loss, fiber damage orequipment malfunctions.