NETWORK ENGINEER (BBNL PHASE - III ), IE PROJECT - LION ENGINEERING CONSULTANT PVT.LTD (Railtel)
(2025-09-15)
- Reviewed, validated, and approved detailed Brownfield and Greenfield OFC survey reports prepared by PIA teams in accordance with RFP and project specifications.
- Verified identification and tracing of existing underground OFC routes in Brownfield areas, including assessment of cable health, reusable sections, and damaged segments, with proper NE/FT joint sign-off.
- Validated OTDR test results to ensure fiber trace quality, signal integrity, and availability of healthy fibers prior to network integration.
- Ensured ring topology design for GP connectivity to support MPLS architecture, strictly preventing linear topology as per BharatNet/BBNL project standards.
- Inspected and documented the physical condition of joint pits, chambers, and cable protection systems (RCC/GI pipes), ensuring compliance with telecom ducting and safety standards.
- Supervised and technically validated Greenfield route surveys, including identification of major obstructions such as NH/SH roads, PMGSY roads, railway crossings, forest areas, gas pipelines, and other utilities.
- Reviewed and approved geo-tagged and time-stamped survey data, including latitude/longitude coordinates for route segments, crossings, and start/end points.
- Ensured accurate maintenance of survey documentation covering trench depth, crossing types, HDD/open trench sections, and utility conflict locations.
- Monitored and ensured end-to-end compliance with RFP norms and technical standards during trenching, OFC laying, blowing, splicing/jointing, and route planning activities.
- Coordinated with PIA, field teams, and project stakeholders to resolve technical deviations and ensure smooth execution.
FIELD ENGINEER (BBNL PHASE -III) PROJECT - NCC (Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited)
(2025-05-15 - 2025-08-06)
- Conducted detailed surveys for both Brownfield (existing cable infrastructure) and Greenfield (new routes) projects as per RFP specifications.
- Identified and traced existing underground OFC in Brownfield areas; assessed cable health and documented reusable and damaged sections with NE/FT sign-off.
- Verified fiber trace quality using OTDR and ensured all available fibers were in healthy condition with proper depth and route marking.
- Ensured ring topology design for all GP connectivity to support MPLS architecture; strictly avoided linear topology as per project standards.
- Checked and documented physical conditions of joint pits, cable protection (RCC/GI pipes), and ensured alignment with telecom ducting standards.
- Executed detailed Greenfield surveys identifying all major obstructions including NH/SH roads, PMGSY roads, forest zones, gas pipelines, etc.
- Captured geo-tagged, timestamped photographs and recorded lat/long coordinates for every key segment, including start and end points of all obstacles.
- Maintained detailed survey logs with depth measurements, crossing types, HDD/open trench segments, and utility conflict points.
- Ensured strict compliance with RFP norms during execution including trenching, cable laying, blowing, jointing, and route planning.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED
(2024-06-18 - 2024-09-01)
- Performed installation, splicing, termination, testing, and maintenance of optical fiber cables for seamless network operation.
- Addressed and resolved network faults; conducted root cause analysis and closed outages within defined MTTR to meet SLA targets.
- Ensured safety of live cables during maintenance; traced and cleared fiber loss using OTDR, and protected infrastructure from further damage.
- Monitored and improved key KPIs including MTTR, TT (Ticket Turnaround), Petroller Efficiency, BIT (Backhaul Integrity Test), and link uptime.
- Executed network expansion and upgrades by integrating new fiber links and reconfiguring routes in coordination with NOC and field teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation of splicing records, loss test results, route maps, and daily activity logs for audit and reporting.
- Ensured strict adherence to Vodafone Idea SOPs, industry standards, and safety protocols (use of PPE, barricading, tool checks, etc.).
- Managed and audited field inventory of OFC materials including SFP modules, joint enclosures, patch cords, splitters, and other accessories.
Operation & Maintenance (T - FIBER) PROJECT - STERLITE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
(2022-01-05 - 2024-04-30)
- Conducted Gram Panchayat (GP) level connectivity surveys and implemented ring topology between Mandal HQs and all associated GPs, ensuring MPLS-based secure and redundant network paths.
- Verified and traced OFC routes from Mandal to each GP, ensuring proper routing, depth, and joint locations as per project specifications.
- Managed installation, splicing, testing, and maintenance of fiber links across all GPs; ensured every GP was part of a complete ring structure avoiding linear design.
- Performed routine maintenance and fault management of T-FIBER network including fiber testing, link trace validation, and OTDR-based loss measurements.
- Closed faults within defined MTTR by coordinating with field teams and NOC; ensured minimal downtime and consistent service availability at the GP level.
- Cleared fiber loss or link breaks using advanced tools (OTDR, LSPM) and restored full connectivity; ensured safe handling of cables during troubleshooting.
- Maintained accurate records of fiber routes, joint closures, pit locations, test results, and ensured alignment with government-defined documentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with T-FIBER guidelines, quality norms, and safety protocols during execution and maintenance activities.
- Monitored key maintenance KPIs such as MTTR, ticket turnaround, fiber availability, and preventive maintenance efficiency.
- Managed field inventory related to T-FIBER such as fiber enclosures, splitters, patch cords, ducting materials, and ensured timely audits and stock reconciliation.
Field Engineer (Bharat Net phase - II) - Whiteforce (Tata project limited)
(2020-12-07 - 2021-12-26)
- Led and supervised multiple vendor teams for successful OFC backbone rollout, connecting Gram Panchayats of various Blocks with high-speed broadband under the BharatNet project.
- Coordinated with government authorities for ROW permissions and NOCs, including Municipality, Block Offices, NH, NHAI, PWD, and Gram Panchayats.
- Oversaw field execution including trenching in normal soil and hard rock, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), duct laying, DIT, OFC blowing, splicing, and termination.
- Conducted fiber testing using tools like Laser Source, Power Meter, and Optical Talk Set to ensure signal strength and continuity.
- Managed site link responsibilities, ensuring each fiber link from Block to GP was accurately installed, tested, and documented.
- Coordinated with contractors and field teams for daily work planning, progress monitoring, and issue resolution, ensuring timely project execution.
- Supervised layout checks and finishing work as per project drawings and standards.
- Handled electrical equipment installation and commissioning where required at site-level GP nodes or POP locations.
- Prepared and verified bills, work reports, and coordinated with management for project tracking and payments.
Field Engineer - CELLCOMM SOLUTION LTD.
(2018-01-27 - 2020-11-03)
- Lead and Supervised various vendors in the OFC backbone network and successfully rolled out around 150 km of Optical Fiber cable network in Kolkata for idea project in National Long Distance Network.
- Responsible for strategic planning & implementation of all new roll out projects of Optical Fiber Cable Network.
- Experience of trenching work (Normal soil, Hard rock), HDD work, Ducting, DIT, OFC Blowing, Splicing etc.
- Dynamic team building and leadership constantly motivating others towards success.
- Interacting Key customers Bharti Airtel Limited, Aircel Limited, Railtel, Tata Teleservices and many others.
- Strategic planning to cope with forecast for the new roll out projects.
- Liasoning, and getting ROW permissions as well as taking NOC from various authorities (Municipal, NH, NHAI, PWD, Railways etc).
