Arthala Ramesh

Telecommunications professional with 25+ years of experience in network operations and project management across Mobility and Wireline technology. Expertise in fibre infrastructure, route management, and network reliability. Skilled in large-scale OSP/ISP and multi-technology networks (2G–5G), SLA-based O&M, and multi-OEM transmission environments including RAN, PDH, SDH/MUX, Ethernet, DWDM, OTN and RF.

Project Manager – TSWAN at Akshara Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd. (AKEIPL) (2023-10 – Present)

Telangana State Wide Area Network (TSWAN) – ITE&C Dept. | Team Size: 235 Engineers

• Manage O&M of TSWAN covering 33 district collectorates, 607 Mandal offices, and 1,253+ Horizontal offices.
• Coordinate with HOD-SPOCs for Video Conference and Network services, ensuring strict SLA compliance across all sites.
• Review KPI reports with internal teams and Third-Party Auditor (TPA); validate QGR billing parameters and ensure timely invoicing.
• Oversee incident management, escalation resolution, and service continuity across the state-wide network.

Project Manager – CGSWAN at Akshara Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd. (AKEIPL) (2022-09 – 2023-09)

Chhattisgarh State Wide Area Network (CGSWAN) – ITE&C Dept. | Team Size: 165 Engineers

• Managed O&M of CGSWAN infrastructure across the state for intra-state, internet, and VC services.
• Led network upgradation including NMS, LLB, Firewalls, Servers, Storage, Routers, Switches, Mail systems, AAA, DDI, IPS, and Log management.
• Coordinated with TPA for deployment audits, O&M SLA sign-offs, and QGR invoicing.

NLD O&M Manager – North Bengal & Sikkim at Tata Communications Transformation Services Ltd. (TCTSL) (2018-08 – 2022-09)

• Managed O&M of NLD and Access fibre networks (4,000+ km) in North Bengal and Sikkim with high SLA compliance.
• Executed 700 km OFC projects via HDD & Open Trench methods; conducted fibre route audits (UG, OH cable, HH chambers).
• Delivered enterprise services: ILL, MPLS, DLC, NPLC, and PRI; coordinated with NOC and fibre partners (Airtel, VIL, RailTel, Infra-IP).
• Performed physical layer analysis across SDH, DLC, ASON, and DWDM technologies including link budget, TX/RX levels, and degradation analysis.

Cluster Head (ROWB) at Tata Teleservices Ltd. (TTSL) (2014-04 – 2018-06)

• Handled O&M of 8,300 sites/connectivity across Mobility and Wireline Enterprise services for the ROWB circle.
• Governed OSP & ISP fibre network operations managed by TCTSL; maintained MSC, BSC, and Transmission core infrastructure.
• SPOC for network audits; ensured compliance with FAR, BCMS, IMS, and TRAI guidelines.

Deputy Manager – BSS (OSP, RAN & TX) at Tata Teleservices Ltd. (TTSL) (2009-04 – 2014-03)

• Handled O&M of 4,200 sites/connectivity across CDMA & Wireline Enterprise services in the ROWB circle.
• Governed GSM network O&M with MS team for TX and Infra utilities across 2,300 BTS sites.
• Managed R&R processes with OEMs including Alcatel, NEC, Ceragon, ZTE, Motorola, Huawei, Cisco, and HP.

Assistant Manager – RAN & TX at Tata Teleservices Ltd. (TTSL) (2007-04 – 2009-03)

• Maintained BTS, transmission, and utility uptime per SLA through effective O&M and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinated with OMCR/NMS teams for daily network health checks and issue resolution.

Senior Engineer – OSP & TX at Tata Teleservices Ltd. (TTSL) (2005-03 – 2007-03)

• Conducted OSP route surveys and vendor coordination for NLD and access fibre route execution.
• Installed and commissioned BTS, FOTS, and MW systems; integrated Fibre backbone (STM-4/16/64) routes.

Service Engineer at United Telecoms Ltd. (UTL) (1998-11 – 2004-11)

• Installation, commissioning, and O&M of FDMA-based VHF & UHF Band Radios across Karnataka, AP, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal for BSNL.

B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering – J R N R Vidyapeeth University

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering – S.V. Govt. Polytechnic, Tirupati