Syed Imran Illahi

Telecom Engineer with 9 years of strong hands-on experience in DWDM optical transport networks, specializing in Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) platforms. Skilled in installation, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced optical systems. Solid understanding of ROADM architectures, coherent optics, OTN, and Ethernet services, with exposure to metro, long‑haul, and data‑center‑interconnect (DCI) environments.

Known for delivering reliable network performance and supporting large-scale optical deployments.

Telecom / Optical Network Engineer at Advance communication and Electronic system (2019-01 – 2024-12)

• Installed, configured, and commissioned DWDM systems across metro and long‑haul networks.
• Performed hands-on work with Nokia 1830 PSS, including shelf installation, card configuration, and service provisioning.
• Troubleshot optical layer issues, signal degradation, alarms, and service disruptions.
• Worked with ROADM nodes, wavelength routing, and coherent transmission technologies.
• Provisioned OTN and Ethernet services, ensuring optimal performance and SLA compliance.
• Supported DCI deployments and high‑capacity optical links.
• Prepared technical documentation, test reports, and network diagrams.

Field Maintenance Engineer – Transmission Networks at Sitaf Saudi Co. Ltd. (2015-03 – 2019-02)

• Managed preventive and corrective maintenance for STC and Mobily networks.
• Ensured 99% network uptime through proactive operations management.
• Led field teams, enforced HSE compliance, and ensured quality standards.
• Coordinated vendor teams, escalations, and technical reporting.

Bachelor of Science in B.Sc. – Osmania University