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ABHILASH VA, Senior Lead – Network Planning and QA

ABHILASH VA

Senior Lead – Network Planning and QA·VCTI Pvt Ltd

India

Bachelor's degree, Electric And Communication Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 8 months

Senior Lead – Network Planning and QA

January 2022 - Present

VCTI Pvt Ltd

Kerala, India

January 2022 - Present

• Led comprehensive FTTx network planning and design initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
• Spearheaded the implementation of large-scale fibre network projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Enhanced service delivery processes, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and reduced operational downtime.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, streamlining workflows and optimizing resource allocation.
• Utilized data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making, driving efficiency and scalability in network deployments.
• Championed quality assurance practices, ensuring high standards in network performance and reliability.
Company industry:
Telecommunications

Network Planning Manager

April 2018 - Present

Reliance Jio

Kerala, India

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April 2018 - Present

• Currently serving as Planning Manager at Reliance Jio, leading strategic initiatives in network optimization.
• Spearheading the design and implementation of FTTx solutions to enhance broadband connectivity.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess and forecast network demand, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Utilizing advanced analytics to drive data-driven decisions, improving network performance and customer satisfaction.
• Successfully managing project timelines and budgets, delivering projects on schedule while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Committed to driving innovation in fiber technology to support the growing demand for high-speed internet services.
• Passionate about leveraging my expertise to transition into the role of FTTx Manager, focusing on scalable and sustainable network solutions.
Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Engineering

Assistant Manager – FTTH Network Planning, Design & Deployment

January 2018 - January 2022

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd

Kerala, India

January 2018 - January 2022

• Spearheaded the design and implementation of comprehensive FTTx GPON network plans for both aerial and underground deployments, utilizing AutoCAD and COMSOF FiberPlanIT to create Civil Designs, ODN Designs, Splicing Schematics, and Construction Release Packages.
• Championed the development and validation of intricate network architecture and engineering designs, ensuring adherence to telecom standards and deployment guidelines, which significantly reduced construction rework and mitigated project risks.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhancing project efficiency and expediting commercial rollout timelines, paving the way for successful FTTx network deployments.
• Leveraged industry best practices and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement in network planning and design methodologies.
Company industry:
Telecommunications

Network Maintenance Specialist

December 2010 - December 2017

Saudi Telecom Company (STC)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2010 - December 2017

• Played a key role in the successful execution of STC's GPON FTTx Giga Fiber Program, facilitating comprehensive FTTH and FTTB network deployments, including OLT, feeder, distribution, splitter hierarchy, drop networks, and ONT architecture design.
• Directed field survey teams to conduct thorough assessments of MDU, residential, and commercial infrastructures, gathering essential network data and pinpointing CAPEX optimization opportunities to enhance deployment efficiency and minimize costs.
• Developed strategic plans for network maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reliability, while preparing for a transition to FTTx management to drive future growth and innovation in fiber deployment.
Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

O&M Engineer

January 2008 - January 2010

Bharti Airtel Ltd

Kerala, India

January 2008 - January 2010

• Oversaw Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for five Alcatel-Lucent telecom exchanges, achieving exceptional service availability and performance for Voice, DSL, VDSL, and ISDN (PRI/BRI) services while consistently surpassing SLA and TAT benchmarks.
• Directed operational support and service assurance for fixed-line and broadband networks, implementing proactive monitoring strategies to enhance network performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency, contributing to a significant reduction in downtime and enhanced service delivery.
• Developed and executed strategic initiatives aimed at transitioning O&M practices towards FTTx management, positioning the organization for future growth and innovation in fiber-optic technologies.
Company industry:
Telecommunications

Education

Anna University

March 2008

March 2008

Bachelor's degree, Electric And Communication Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 69%

GPA (percentage): 69%

Completed Bachelors of Engineering in ECE with 69%

Anna University

January 2008

January 2008

Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Communication Engineering

India

Skills

Field Operations
Expert
Field Operations
Expert
Team Supervision
Expert
Team Supervision
Expert
IPTV
Expert
IPTV
Expert
VDSL
Expert
VDSL
Expert
ADSL
Expert
ADSL
Expert
FTTx design
Expert
FTTx design
Expert
Supervisory
Expert
Supervisory
Expert
Telecom Technical knowledge
Expert
Telecom Technical knowledge
Expert
FTTx planning
Expert
FTTx planning
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team player
Expert
Team player
Expert
Field Operations
Expert
Field Operations
Expert
Team Supervision
Expert
Team Supervision
Expert
IPTV
Expert
IPTV
Expert
VDSL
Expert
VDSL
Expert
ADSL
Expert
ADSL
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Intermediate
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FIBER TO THE X
Intermediate
FIBER TO THE X
Intermediate
JIRA
Intermediate
JIRA
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
TEAM BUILDING
Intermediate
TEAM BUILDING
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SOLUTION DESIGN
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SOLUTION DESIGN
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Native Speaker

Malayalam

Native Speaker

Hindi

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PMI
PMP® Certified
Training
Network planning and implementation
Reliance Jio

Hobbies and interests

Travelling