Imran Basha

Network Lead with 15+ years of end-to-end Outside Plant (OSP) fibre network planning and design experience across Tier-1 global telecom operators including BT (UK), Vodafone UK, and Reliance Jio. Proven track record leading E2E FTTP/FTTC network design (OLT/ODF/OCR, Spine, Access) for OPENREACH-scale rollouts, with hands-on mastery of ArcGIS, QGIS, Small World, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Google Earth for spatial network planning and GIS utility recording. Experienced in SME-level feasibility support for sales bid proposals, network optimization through data analysis, and managing multi-team, multi-client delivery streams under tight SLAs.

Skilled at translating complex outside-plant data into cost-saving network design recommendations and mentoring teams through process transformation.

Network Lead – Fibre Planning at Tech Mahindra Limited (2018-09 – 2026-03)

• SME & lead for E2E network planning and feasibility support on sales bid proposals for new customers
• Led E2E FTTP/FTTC network (OLT/ODF/OCR, Spine, Access) planning & design for OPENREACH projects
• Drove data analysis and network optimization initiatives to improve design efficiency
• Applied working knowledge of Openreach Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) to project delivery
• Worked across telecom applications including ArcGIS, QGIS, Orion, AutoCAD, and Geo Hub
• Evaluated current and potential network solutions, proposing enhancements that improved service standards while delivering cost savings

Service Engineer at TCTSL (Tata Communications Transformation Services) (2017-03 – 2018-09)

• Delivered fibre planning for the Vodafone UK network using Small World software
• Analysed input files and created new network build plans
• Owned QA checking to ensure design accuracy prior to handover

Executive Survey Engineer at TDS Management Consultant & Quess Corp Limited (2015-02 – 2017-03)

• Planned new FTTP/FTTH fibre networks for RJIL (Reliance Jio) from exchange or existing fibre routes to new MDU, customer, and business sites using ArcGIS
• Analysed input files and created new network design files
• Conducted QA checking across delivered network plans

Junior Engineer at Talking Technology (P) Ltd, Chennai (subsidiary of WTI Advanced Technology Pvt Ltd) (2008-10 – 2015-01)

• Delivered copper and fibre network drafting for British Telecom's Transformation Project, including telecom layout, equipment layout, and duct/underground cable & pipe routing
• Processed source data from client, categorised records, and produced indexed drafting output using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map, SQL, and Telca
• Owned quality control and preparation of delivery documentation across the full design lifecycle
• Designed fibre equipment tubing and bundles in the Network Engineer environment, and exported DWG files to XML for import into client systems — involved end-to-end from point/duct data through to Network Engineer environment

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Madras Institute of Technology (2012 – 2015)

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Rajaji Institute of Technology (2005 – 2008)