Sanjay Garg

I am a Telecom RAN professional with an MBA in Operational Management and a B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. I bring over 27 years of rich experience, including 24 years in the telecom industry, having worked with Aviat Networks, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Huawei on BSS systems. Throughout my career, I have held key roles in Design & Planning, Competency Management, Delivery Management, Project Management and program Management.

Led international delivery operations as a Delivery Manager, building strategic relationships with key telecom operators including Airtel Africa, MTN Nigeria, and Airtel Bangladesh, while managing direct customer engagement with Bharti Airtel India. Onboarded new projects, provided service solutions, and drove cost efficiency through tools, automation, and business innovations. Successfully led the Transport domain for RSSA-Airtel/MTN/SMILE projects independently, managing a team of 80+ engineers.

Demonstrated excellence in Transmission Network Systems, including project management, planning, design, and optimization. Developed design process industrialization solutions and deployed them across teams. Managed programs for the modernization of existing legacy networks.

Freelance (Program/Project Manager) - Independent Telecom Consultant - Chandigarh

(2023-06)

• Provided consultancy services in Telecom Network Planning and RAN Optimization for multiple clients.
• Delivered end-to-end project management for telecom infrastructure rollout, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• Assisted clients in vendor negotiations and cost optimization, saving up to 15% in OPEX.
• Conducted training workshops on project programming's/ roadmap on project delivery, improving team competency.

National Project Manager - Aviat Networks India Pvt Ltd - Gurgaon

(2022-10 - 2023-06)

• Ensured end-to-end delivery of projects within defined timelines, scope, and budget, consistently meeting customer and organizational expectations.
• Introduced Aviat E-band microwave solutions into the Bharti Airtel network, successfully securing a purchase order for 3,000 E-band links.
• Identified, evaluated, and onboarded strategic service partners across 8 telecom circles nationwide in collaboration with Aviat Networks.
• Led commercial negotiations with service partners for end-to-end deployment of E-band microwave links (1+0 NP, Standalone/MB_VA), ensuring competitive pricing and cost efficiency.
• Delivered comprehensive training programs for service partners, covering on-site installation, commissioning, product knowledge, and system configuration.
• Coordinated with infrastructure providers and Tower Companies (ToCo) to resolve site readiness issues, manage punch points, and streamline RFAI approvals and material dispatch.
• Managed geographically dispersed project teams, ensuring effective communication, task alignment, and strong vendor relationship management to meet project milestones.
• Assessed resource requirements and built high-performing teams with the necessary technical expertise to ensure successful project execution.
• Successfully deployed the Aviat PV+ NMS microwave server within the Airtel network and completed seamless handover to Airtel and managed services partners.
• Delivered 500+ E-band microwave links (Standalone and MB_VA), including L1/L2 aggregation, achieving both physical and soft acceptance within the Airtel network.
• Managed project financials through regular monitoring, ensuring KPI adherence, budget control, and cost optimization.
• Oversaw monthly tracking of site acceptance, invoicing, and Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) to ensure smooth financial closure.
• Applied Agile and Scrum methodologies to enhance project execution efficiency and adaptability.
• Proactively identified and mitigated project risks, minimizing delays and ensuring delivery continuity.
• Acted as the primary customer interface, leading governance forums, stakeholder discussions, and internal/external review meetings.

Senior Solution Architect–NDO - Ericsson India Pvt Ltd - Mumbai/Chandigarh/Rajasthan

(2018-04 - 2020-11)

• End-to-end transmission project management for Bharti Rajasthan, including MW/NTP Node/MPLS/MPBN/IP planning for Base Band 5212/5216/6630 nodes for GSM, LTE, MIMO, and small cell up to the core end.
• Modernization of the existing Rajasthan Bharti Airtel network (7K+ sites).
• Coordinated with the Airtel NNOC team for IP-fication of fiber POPs, optical and electrical handovers, and KPI performance of optical media.
• Interacted with the NOC and operations group for secondary IP pool addition in the MPLS layer, Abis IP pool advertisement at the BSC, and ensuring transport network performance KPIs.
• Managed service deliveries, project execution, customer handling, and engagement.
• Gained experience and exposure across multiple customers, technologies, and countries.
• Successfully modernized the transmission network and executed a Huawei swap in the Rajasthan network.
• Interacted with Vodafone Idea as part of RFIs and RFPs.
• Designed optimized solutions using the latest available products and technologies.
• Acted as the customer interface and led internal/external discussions and governance.
• Engaged in RJIO RFPs.

IWP-Service Project Manager/ Service delivery Line Manager - Ericsson Global India Pvt Ltd

(2017-11 - 2018-03)

AIRTEL-RSSA

• New business engagement, project setup, financial, and support services during delivery and assignment analysis.
• Monitored and engaged to ensure quality of analysis, recommendations, and project delivery.
• Identified risks and obtained sign-off with MSIP.
• Ensured projects were delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Executed resource ramp-up/ramp-down requests in projects.
• Conducted weekly and monthly governance meetings with the regional team.
• Aligned resources to defined project scopes and objectives by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Explored add-on sales and new business opportunities.

Service Delivery Line Manager / Competence Delivery Manager/ Service Delivery Manager - Ericsson Global India Pvt Ltd

(2013-08 - 2017-10)

AIRTEL-RSSA

• Managed end-to-end transmission projects from initiation to handover, including finalization of technical requirements, budgeting, and planning in consultation with management and other key stakeholders.
• Developed and maintained relationships with all stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and issues to manage expectations regarding requirements and deliverables as per preset SLAs and SOPs.
• Participated in effective hiring, orientation, training, development, and retention of employees, applying a dynamic leadership style to motivate staff members toward achieving organizational goals.
• Coordinated and escalated product and software issues with the Product Design Team, ensuring quick resolution to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Conducted regular governance with the regional team to capture and address risks, support needs, and concerns in a timely manner, mitigating risks to project completion.
• Held daily governance meetings with different MSIP/MS OpCo teams and weekly governance meetings with the central MSIP team.
• Obtained WLA sign-off with MSIP and tracked operational calendar delivery fulfilment for compliance.
• Created, discussed, and finalized WLA/OLA agreements.
• Conducted network audits and planned/implemented fixes for deviations as per contract agreements.
• Led modernization and IP-fication of the legacy transmission network for RSSA OpCos.
• Implemented ASON in fiber networks on critical media.
• Planned and designed optical access networks for cities, covering both active and passive components.

Service delivery Manager-Regional Team / West Hub Planning Lead-NPO - Nokia Siemens Network Pvt Ltd

(2010-04 - 2013-08)

AIRTEL

• Designed and planned 2G/3G/4G transmission networks.
• Reconciled materials across all eight NSN-operated circles for effective planning and inventory optimization.
• Managed material operations for all Nokia-Bharti circles.
• Oversaw operational transmission performance to ensure delivery and improvement schemes were completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Executed OSS migration of nodes and NetAct upgrade from NA15.5 to NA16.8.
• Tracked R&R and ensured timely allocation to circles.
• Liaised with ce

MBA - Operational Management

B.E. - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering