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AKHIL KATOCH
Palampur
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Summary
Dynamic Project Planning Engineer with expertise in cost control and project management at Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Proven track record in optimizing project schedules and resource allocation. Skilled in Oracle Primavera P6 and effective communication, driving successful 5G infrastructure deployments and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Planning Engineer
RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM LTD (RJIL)
Pathankot
05.2023 - Current
- Manage project construction planning, reporting, and the identification of execution gaps against the project plan.
- Executed project planning and control processes to optimize project delivery.: Master Scheduling, Execution Tracking, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, PMO & MIS Reporting.
- Implemented and maintained strict cost controls to ensure financial integrity across all assigned projects.
- Oversee project schedules, site mobilization, and quality audits, ensuring seamless coordination between regional and national headquarters.
- Coordinate inter-departmental support, resources, and vendors while highlighting resource utilization and driving necessary re-allocations.
- Implemented strategies for risk and delay mitigation to ensure project timelines.: Bottleneck Identification, Resource Leveling, Vendor Coordination, & Site Access.
- Lead infrastructure negotiations with property owners regarding lease renewals and site access restrictions for 5G upgrades.
- Managed and created EPS, OBS, WBS to ensure alignment with full project calendar schedule.
Project Coordinator (PMO)
TEAMLEASE DIGITAL
Gurgaon
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced Nokia project management processes by collecting requirements and initiating change requests.
- Ensured project internal and external communication by coordinating governance meetings, documenting, and sharing minutes.
- Maintained all documentation and information required for the project, ensuring availability to the project team and the customer.
- Managed vendor onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure SLA compliance.
- Coordinated onboarding and offboarding of vendor resources, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
- Configured tools for PMO team and internal project teams, facilitating effective communication with the customer.
- Incident reporting and minimizing downtime (which shows an understanding of time-critical operations).
NOC Engineer (OMCR)
AERIAL TELECOM SOLUTION PVT. LTD
Shimla
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Monitored systems, tracked issues, troubleshot network problems to ensure optimal network performance.
- Reported incidents to team, facilitating swift resolution and maintaining seamless network operations.
- Monitored network performance and identified issues in real-time.
- Responded to incidents and escalated critical issues to appropriate teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical problems swiftly.
NOC Engineer (OMCR)
DELTON INFRA PVT. LTD
Mohali
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Monitored computer systems for performance and capacity using diverse tools, identifying and addressing hardware, software, and environmental alerts.
- Troubleshot problems impacting services and closely followed standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors, customer contacts, and backhaul teams to effectively resolve complex issues and minimize service disruptions.
- Tracked and documented issues in ticketing system, ensuring detailed record of system health for ongoing analysis and improvement.
- Escalated complex issues to management or 3rd party vendors and maintained ongoing communication with all stakeholders.
Network Support Engineer
SANCHAYA STAFFING
Mohali
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Monitored PAN India Reliance Jio 4G network to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Remotely monitored network end connectivity using tools such as NNMI, TEMIP, EVEREST, LSMR, and Telnet.
- Troubleshot access point errors remotely to deliver an error-free wireless network at the customer end.
- Advised technicians on equipment specifications, configurations, testing procedures, and field issue resolutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Executed preventive maintenance (PM) tests and oversaw installation and commissioning of process control equipment to minimize downtime.
Field Supervisor
O2F (Origin to Future)
Mohali
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Led seven-member team in equipment swapping and installation, ensuring timely project completion.
- Installed Media cards, BTS Racks, Ethernet Cables, Optical Fiber, and RRU units on towers.
- Aligned sector antennas and coordinated NOC support for site engineers, effectively addressing cell site alarms.
- Managed LAN/WAN warehouse inventory and coordinated delivery of supplies for microwave cell site surveys.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - ECE
Kurukshetra University
Haryana12-2013
Diploma - ECE
Sai Polytechnic
Pathankot, Punjab06-2009
Skills
- Oracle Primavera P6
- Project Management Tools
- Project planning
- Cost control
- Risk management
- Scope management
- Construction techniques
- Process management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
LANGUAGES
English: Proficient, Hindi: Fluent, Punjabi: Conversational
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Primavera P6
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Safety & Quality Compliance
Timeline
Project Planning Engineer
RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM LTD (RJIL)
05.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator (PMO)
TEAMLEASE DIGITAL
05.2022 - 05.2023
NOC Engineer (OMCR)
AERIAL TELECOM SOLUTION PVT. LTD
07.2019 - 05.2022
NOC Engineer (OMCR)
DELTON INFRA PVT. LTD
04.2017 - 06.2019
Network Support Engineer
SANCHAYA STAFFING
05.2015 - 03.2017
Field Supervisor
O2F (Origin to Future)
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor's Degree - ECE
Kurukshetra University
Diploma - ECE
Sai Polytechnic