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Adil Amin Wani

Adil Amin Wani

Srinagar,India

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in project planning and execution, risk management, and budgeting. Demonstrates strong skills in stakeholder management, team leadership, and vendor contract oversight. Adept at problem-solving and logistical planning, with a focus on network design and telecom infrastructure management. Proficient in wireless communication technologies and fibre optics systems. Committed to driving successful outcomes through analytical thinking, adaptability, and excellent communication. Career goals include advancing innovative solutions in telecommunications while enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Manager (Consultant) @ Ciena Corporation

Momentum Controls Software and Services Pvt Ltd
Srinagar, India
06.2024 - Current

I am working as a Project Management Consultant at Momentum Controls Software and Services Inc. I am currently working with our partner Ciena Corporation on BT infill program focussed primarily on DWDM and Optical expansion across UK.

Previously, I led the end-to-end deployment of 1,500+ Nokia MGW nodes across BT’s UK footprint, overseeing planning, site coordination, network integration, audits, and customer acceptance activities.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully led BT's MGW deployment projector delivering more than 1500 MGW installs across whole UK.
  • Consistently delivered project milestones across a nationwide deployment program.
  • Strengthened customer trust by handling escalations effectively and maintaining transparent reporting.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining scheduling and partner query management.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
  • Adopted agile methodologies to improve flexibility in managing changes during projects' duration.

NLD Fiber Manager

Reliance Jio Infocomm
Srinagar, India
05.2015 - 06.2024

I worked as a Backhaul Solution Architect with expertise in optical and wireless backhaul planning and design, capacity management and optimisation, and network deployment. I was responsible for end-to-end project management for network rollout initiatives, leveraging strong communication, planning, and leadership skills to drive high-performing, target-driven delivery teams.

My role involved contributing to network planning and build activities while overseeing desktop planning and execution carried out by partner teams. I also played a key role in developing backhaul connectivity solutions for government and enterprise customers.

Key Achievements:

  • Oversaw planning and optimisation of NLD spans and access backhaul links comprising of more than 4000kms of optical fiber network across the state to meet network capacity and bandwidth demand.
  • Oversaw end to end deployment of leasaed optical fiber solutions for data centers and high valued customers.
  • Oversaw deployment of high capacity MW backhaul links in difficult to reach terrain for mobility and enterprise business.
  • Oversaw deployment of UBR solution in urban settings to cater to our wider enterprise customer base.
  • Oversaw green field surveys to determine feasibility for new tower erections.
  • Oversaw knowledge sharing and information dissemination to our service partners for seamless work execution.
  • Provided technical insight to sales and marketing team on large and complex customer bids enabling successful outcome.
  • Formulated cross functional channels to discuss technical issues , technology collaborations and related discussions.

Network Engineer

Ericsson Global India
Noida, India
06.2013 - 05.2015

During my tenure at EGI, I had the opportunity to work on and manage multiple transmission rollout projects across the Middle East and Africa. I was responsible for both onsite and remote delivery of transmission deployments, including specially tailored customer projects. I also played an active role in developing strategies to help customers upgrade their networks and execute new rollout initiatives.

Key Acievements:

  • Oversaw transmission rollout project for 4G deployment at Wataniya Kuwait.
  • Oversaw migration & rehoming of transmission network for Airtel-Zain merger program.
  • Oversaw capacity upgrade and network optimisation for 3G deployment at Airtel Rwanda.
  • Oversaw commissioning and configuration of transmission nodes for 4G rollout at NBN Australia.

Operation & Maintenance Engineer

Ericsson India Pvt Ltd(Contract)
Srinagar, India
02.2009 - 05.2013

During my tenure as an Operations & Maintenance Engineer at Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd., I had the opportunity to work on managed service projects for leading carriers in the region. I was actively involved in daily preventive maintenance activities and new site integrations, ensuring smooth and reliable network performance. I was also responsible for managing the access network and troubleshooting any faults arising within the network.

Key Achievements:

  • Managed operation and maintenance of a cluster comprising of around 300 cell sites.
  • Performed new site installation and commissioning across the region.
  • Performed software upgrades and managed DCN connectivity for transmission nodes.
  • Performed root cause analysis to troubleshoot the issues within set SLA.
  • Performed preventive maintenance activities to help reduce unplanned outages and downtime.
  • Applied protection schemes and methods for redundancy of network paths to address network outages.
  • Attended training sessions and online courses for skill building and technical expertise.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

University of Kashmir
Srinagar, India

Skills

  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Project planning and execution
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Stakeholder management
  • Change request management
  • Vendor and contract management
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Problem-solving
  • Logistical planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptability
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Meeting management
  • Network design and implementation
  • Telecom infrastructure management
  • Wireless communication technologies - MW, UBR, WiFi
  • Fiber optics systems - SDH/SONET, DWDM
  • Hands on Arc GIS, Google Earth Pro, MapInfo Pro, Path Loss
  • Proficient in using PM tools like Kantata , Salesforce, CPODS

Certification

  • Certified Project Management Professional
  • Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Timeline

Project Manager (Consultant) @ Ciena Corporation

Momentum Controls Software and Services Pvt Ltd
06.2024 - Current

NLD Fiber Manager

Reliance Jio Infocomm
05.2015 - 06.2024

Network Engineer

Ericsson Global India
06.2013 - 05.2015

Operation & Maintenance Engineer

Ericsson India Pvt Ltd(Contract)
02.2009 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

University of Kashmir
Adil Amin Wani