Deepak Mishra

Accomplished Telecom Planning & Design Engineer with 10+ years of comprehensive experience in Fiber Optic Network Planning, FTTx/FTTH architecture, and end-to-end OSP/ISP infrastructure engineering. Proven track record in high-density telecom rollouts across US / North American broadband programs (Windstream Communications Projects, RDOF, SEFH) and Indian telecom leaders (Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel). Highly specialized in geospatial planning tools including ArcGIS, QGIS, IQGeo, Catapult, AutoCAD, and Google Earth Pro.

Expert in High-Level Design (HLD) & Low-Level Design (LLD), optical link loss budgeting, splitter/terminal hierarchy (F1 Feeder, F2 Distribution, F3 Drop), splicing matrix design, and permit acquisition workflows. Strong acumen in translating spatial field data into actionable engineering deliverables and driving multi-million dollar fiber deployments from survey to commissioning.

Senior GIS & Network Planning Engineer (FTTx) at RAMTECH SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. (2025-11 – Present)

Project: Windstream Communications (American Telecom Project — RDOF & SEFH Initiatives)

• Lead geospatial network design, planning, and drafting for major US telecom operator Windstream Communications across high-priority American broadband rollout initiatives (RDOF and SEFH).
• Utilize specialized fiber GIS and engineering tools including IQGeo, Catapult, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Google Earth Pro to create high-precision fiber route network maps.
• Architect end-to-end High-Level Design (HLD) and detailed Low-Level Design (LLD) for GPON and XGS-PON rollouts, spanning Central Office/POP boundaries through to customer premise termination.
• Design hierarchical fiber topologies across Feeder (F1), Distribution (F2), and Drop (F3) networks, optimizing cable counts, multi-port service terminals (MST/FAT), and fiber distribution hubs (FDH).
• Generate comprehensive splicing matrices, cable schematics, and patching schedules ensuring strict compliance with Windstream-specific design standards, RDOF architecture, and SEFH specifications.
• Prepare and manage US utility permit packages, pole attachment applications, and right-of-way (RoW) documentation conforming to DOT and state regulatory guidelines.
• Perform rigorous QA/QC audits on geospatial deliverables and KMZ/KML packages, maintaining 99%+ spatial database accuracy and asset integrity.

Fiber Project Manager at SHREE SAI HI-TECH OPTIC FIBER PVT. LTD. (2025-04 – 2025-10)

• Directed end-to-end execution of large-scale optical fiber laying and OSP infrastructure delivery for enterprise and metro turnkey projects on schedule and within budget.
• Managed project CAPEX/OPEX budgets, contractor allocation, vendor procurement, and resource forecasting, slashing deployment lead times by 15%.
• Supervised field engineering teams on trenching, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), duct proofing, micro-cable blowing, and aerial pole installations.
• Enforced field safety, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality control inspections, verifying optical attenuation standards through bidirectional OTDR and power meter testing.

ISP & Network Maintenance Engineer at V5 GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED (Client: Bharti Airtel) (2024-06 – 2025-02)

• Delivered comprehensive ISP engineering, operations, and Level-2 maintenance across Bharti Airtel's transmission backbone and enterprise customer nodes.
• Configured, monitored, and rectified transmission faults across multi-vendor optical transport hardware including ECI, Ciena, Huawei, and Nokia MUX/SDH/DWDM platforms.
• Partnered closely with the Network Operations Center (NOC) and field teams to expedite fiber cut restoration, achieving 99.98% network uptime within stringent SLA targets.
• Conducted regular root-cause analysis (RCA) on network outages, optimizing trouble-ticket escalation workflows and preventing repeat fiber failures.

FTTx / OSP Planning & Field Engineer at TECHNO SERVICES (Client: Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.) (2023-04 – 2024-05)

• Supervised FTTx rollout, OSP route survey, and fiber integration for Reliance Jio's FTTH greenfield and brownfield expansion projects.
• Commissioned and integrated Line Terminations (LT) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT) with central Optical Line Terminals (OLT), validating downstream/upstream optical power levels.
• Conducted field fiber characterization utilizing OTDR, Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and Laser Source Power Meters (LSPM) to pinpoint macro-bends, connector losses, and splice faults.
• Liaised with government municipal authorities, utilities, and highway departments to secure RoW clearances and facilitate expeditious route construction.

FTTx Engineer at LINEAGE POWER SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. (Client: Reliance Jio) (2019-01 – 2023-04)

• Engineered and maintained FTTx/FTTH distribution nodes and last-mile fiber connectivity for commercial and residential subscribers.
• Executed optical fiber cable installation, mechanical/fusion splicing, and termination for both single-mode (G.652.D, G.657.A) and multi-mode systems.
• Prepared As-Built documentation, GIS redline updates, and route connectivity diagrams, ensuring accurate digital inventory for field operations.
• Managed on-site inventory of splitters, fiber closures (FOSC), termination boxes (FAT), patch cords, and test gear, maintaining rigorous QA audit standards.

BSS Engineer at AIRCEL INDIA LIMITED (2017-10 – 2018-04)

• Commissioned, integrated, and maintained Ericsson Base Station Systems (RBS 2204, 2206, 2964, 2954) and transmission interconnects.
• Analyzed BSC/BTS alarm telemetry and hardware fault logs to initiate rapid restorative actions, ensuring uninterrupted mobile network availability.

Field Application & Telecom Engineer at ERICSSON INDIA (2014-08 – 2017-09)

• Delivered telecom installation, testing, and operations for Enterprise Data/Voice high-value circuits (Direct Internet Access, L2/L3 Leased Lines, MPLS VPN).
• Configured and commissioned Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) including Ceragon, Cambium, Primatel, Eopdh Enc, Media Converters, and Tejas STM TJ1400 MUX.
• Conducted pre-installation Line-of-Sight (LOS) RF field surveys, WAN microwave link alignments, and fiber interconnect testing.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – S.I.T.E (Approved by BPUT)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering – V.I.T.E