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AJITH KUMAR K P

Asst. General Manager-Telecom
Ernakulam
AJITH KUMAR K P

Summary

Assistant General Manager with 21 years of experience in managing Telecom OSP & ISP projects. Currently involved in project budgeting, risk assessment, management reporting and process optimization. Active participation of RFP,RFQ and providing technical support for new business opportunities. During this period worked on various projects, O&M and implemented support on ISP, transmitting solutions for telecom providers, establishing high speed backbone connectivity for NKN links, Retail internet broadband roll out in urban & rural area. Expertise includes advance engineering and technology solutions focused in SDH(Synchronous digital Hierarchy),PDH (plesiochronous digital hierarchy), DWDM(Dense wave division multiplexing),PTN(Packet Transport Network) MPLS(Multi-protocol label switching), FTTH ( Fibre to the Home), Public Wi-Fi Networks, Video Surveillance System and Railway Telecommunication projects.


Overview

23
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

RaiTel Corporation of India Limited

Assistant General Manager
04.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Nodal- In-charge of for Operation &Maintenance, Project and Implementation in Kerala Territory
  • Associated Estimate proposals, renewals, tendering , processing of bills , agreements.
  • Procurement of materials for project, O&M and Implementation.
  • Replacement/Diversion works of OFC for Railways
  • Marketing activities, partner and subscription acquisition for Railwire Broad Band services
  • DOT compliance, customer grievance redressal, SLA management

RailTel Corporation of India Limited
Kozhikode, Ernakulam

Senior Manager
04.2017 - 04.2022

Job overview

Integrated Emergency Response Management system (Video Surveillance System) at A1,A,B & C category Railway Stations

  • Site Survey and Design
  • Site coverage and capacity assessment, Camera location planning
  • Co-ordination with Railway Officials, Vendors for infrastructure build up
  • Material forecast and inventory control
  • Deployment of UPS, Batteries, Switches, Servers, LED Panel, Work Station and accessories
  • Installation, Configuration, Testing & Commissioning


Public Wi-Fi services at Railway station

  • Site Survey and Design
  • Site coverage and capacity assessment, RF planning
  • Co-ordination with Railway Officials, Vendors for infrastructure build up
  • Material forecast and inventory control
  • Deployment of UPS, Routers, Switches, AP and accessories
  • Installation, Configuration, Testing & Commissioning

UG OFC laying for NKN, NICNET and Distribution Links

  • Pre-execution Survey and Planning for the Proposed Projects and Obtain the Scope of Work including Project Estimation Budget.
  • Liaison with the ROW Authorities and obtain ROW Permissions from the concerned authority submitting proper documentation along with proposed drawings.
  • Inspect all Quantity Aspects for Supply of Material.
  • Handling Project Site Team
  • Overall co-ordination of OFC Roll Out, i.e. Underground Optical Fiber Cable Installation through HDPE Telecom Ducts, Splicing of the OFC, Termination at the Sites ensuring proper connectivity with correct parameters and specifications.
  • Monitoring all Quality Parameters during project execution and Conducting AT.
  • Achieve the Project Completion Target motivating the project team.
  • Preparation of All Project Documents and Billings.

RailTel Corporation of India Limited
Kozhikode

Manager
05.2014 - 03.2017

Job overview

Provision of VPNoBB thro OFC in Govt. High School in 5 districts and 133 village offices of Malapuram district Responsibilities


  • Integrated project Master Plan delivery
  • Project Resource planning and resource hiring, coaching and mentoring.
  • Material Demand forecast and Inventory control
  • Engineering and Execution of different FTTx scenarios, UG,OH,RF etc.,
  • Managing, Survey & Design, OSP,ISP including network up gradation
  • Identifying, Managing AGNP and ANP for roll out of network
  • Handling a team of 30 members
  • Co-ordination with state government authorities regarding ROW permission.
  • Field level support for maintenance and trouble shoot


Roll out of Retail Broadband services in Urban & Rural areas.


  • Identify potential area for broadband growth.
  • Identify , Managing local ANP for extending last mile access network
  • Prepare Master plan for building of Aggregation, Core and Edge Network.
  • Facilitate ANP to extend network to the nearest POP.
  • Assist ANP in design of network as per existing infrastructure and for future upgradation
  • Assist ANP in procuring of network equipment and CPE equipment.
  • Mentoring ANP in technical knowhow of Broadband and FTTH technology.
  • Managing Field Support for maintenance and trouble shoot

RailTel Corporation of India Limited
Kozhikode

Deputy Manager
09.2010 - 04.2014

Job overview

Replacement of SDH equipments, Digital Primary Drop Insert Mux and Power supply arrangements in Palghat Division (48 Locations)

  • Pre-execution Survey and Planning for the Proposed Projects
  • Documentation of live working circuits and links.
  • Handling Project Site Team
  • Overall co-ordination for fixing of racks, battery banks, chargers, SDH Mux PDMux and internal wiring as per specifications.
  • Obtaining approval from concerned department for permitting control block for shifting of live circuits.
  • Monitoring all Quality Parameters during project execution and Conducting AT.
  • Achieve the Project Completion Target motivating the project team.
  • Preparation of All Project Documents and Billings

Provision of Unreserved Ticketing System at 55 locations in Palghat Division.

  • Site survey and design of cable plan UG,OH .
  • Documentation of drawing and approval from concerned authorities includes Civil, Electrical, Telecommunication
  • Overall co-ordination of cable laying, deployment of modems, Switches, Routes and other accessories
  • Installation, testing, integration , configuration & commissioning of Modem, Converters, SDH equipment and accessories.


RailTel Corporation of India Limited
Kozhikode

Assistant Manager- O&M
08.2006 - 08.2010

Job overview

Responsibilities

· Installation, configuration and testing of SDH equipment’s with different capacities of STM’s (Synchronous Transport Module).

· E1 provisioning and integrating NE’s (Network Elements) into the NMS in coordination with NOC (Network Operating Centre).

· Supporting the deployment of Outside Plant teams.

· Coordination with NOC for restoration of network.

· Coordinating with various work groups and customers for service delivery.

· Conducting site acceptance tests.

· Monitoring of alarms and troubleshooting.

· Termination of cables and testing it using OTDR and using power source and meter.

· Environmental sensors testing and upkeep - for NOC to detect all alerts.

· Provide on-site smart hands & feet to support (for replacement of hardware, rebooting, jack-in, jack-out) for remote diagnostics;

· Labeling and tagging of patch cables, upkeep of cables, connectors, replacement of faulty cables and connectors;

· Periodic audits of all the sites, initiate and manage projects to fix defects;

· Ensuring reliable power at each site > A/C power, D/C power, MCBs, DG sets, trippers, redundancy of power feeds, testing of power feeds etc.

· Audits of equipment failures to determine root cause.

· OFC & equipment redundancy & diversity planning;

· Maintaining rack level physical inventory (powered devices) that includes SDH Mux, DWDM and Media convertors etc.

· Reducing Mean Time to Repair;

· Provide field support in capacity expansions and new network integration testing;

· Track and optimize operational expenses for site maintenance

· Ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and standards


Replacement of overhead telecommunication system with OFC and quad communication system in Shoranur –Nilambur section of Palghat Division in Southern railway


· Pre-execution Survey and Planning for the Proposed Projects

· Submitting documentation with proposed drawings for approval from Engineering, Electrical, Signal & Telecommunication Department

· Inspect all Quantity Aspects for Supply of Material.

· Handling Project Site Team

· Overall co-ordination of OFC Roll Out, i.e. Underground Optical Fiber Cable Installation through HDPE Telecom Ducts, Splicing of the OFC, Termination at the Sites ensuring proper connectivity with correct parameters and specifications.

· Overall co-ordination of Quad and derivation cable, i.e. Laying of Quad cable thro trenches, termination at Stations, Emergency Post, LC gates, Block communication ensuring proper connectivity with correct parameters and specifications

· Overall co-ordination for construction of Pre-fabricated Shelter, Electrical Wiring, Erection of Racks, Installation of Battery, Battery charger, SDH Mux, PDMux, DDF panels, Control telephones, Auto telephone, etc.

· Monitoring all Quality Parameters during project execution and Conducting AT.

· Achieve the Project Completion Target motivating the project team.

Preparation of All Project Documents and Billings

Southern Railway
Chennai

Junior Engineer
08.2000 - 07.2006

Job overview

  • Inspection and efficient maintenance of telecommunication equipment such as control telephone, auto exchanges, telephone repeaters , wireless installations, Coach display system, Public address System, Interactive Voice Response System, Optical Fibre System, Computer Communication, Train Radio Communication etc.,
  • Execution of all works involving alterations to the existing installations, and installations of new equipment, its adjustment and connections
  • Carrying out periodical tests on Quad cables independently as well as jointly with the other departments of railways.

Education

IGNOU

MBA from Operations Management
01.2009 - 01.2012

University Overview

Institution of Engineers
KOLKATA

AMIE from Electrical Engineering
01.1995 - 04.2000

University Overview

C.N.Polytechnic

Diploma from Electrical &Electronics Engg
06.1989 - 03.1992

University Overview

Skills

    Operations & Maintenance

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Timeline

Assistant General Manager
RaiTel Corporation of India Limited
04.2022 - Current
Senior Manager
RailTel Corporation of India Limited
04.2017 - 04.2022
Manager
RailTel Corporation of India Limited
05.2014 - 03.2017
Deputy Manager
RailTel Corporation of India Limited
09.2010 - 04.2014
IGNOU
MBA from Operations Management
01.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager- O&M
RailTel Corporation of India Limited
08.2006 - 08.2010
Junior Engineer
Southern Railway
08.2000 - 07.2006
Institution of Engineers
AMIE from Electrical Engineering
01.1995 - 04.2000
C.N.Polytechnic
Diploma from Electrical &Electronics Engg
06.1989 - 03.1992
AJITH KUMAR K PAsst. General Manager-Telecom