Ashish Agnihotri

• Led the transformation of a Network Operations Centre (NOC) into a Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a leading African enterprise, shifting from a distributed model to a centralized governance system that improved efficiency, resilience, and resource utilization. Implemented ITOM best practices aligned with ITSM frameworks, re-engineered workflows, and redefined organizational structures, leveraging predictive analytics to enhance monitoring and anomaly detection.
• Prepared a Tower Carve-Out strategic paper for the board of a top African telecom operator, providing a SWOT analysis, asset monetization strategies, and risk mitigation plans to drive infrastructure optimization and business growth.
• Conducted a Packet-Core audit for a major Middle Eastern telecom operator, assessing configuration, compliance, risk management, and redundancy. Developed a Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and engaged stakeholders across network, security, and operations to ensure network resilience and optimal service delivery.
• Drove EBITDA enhancement for a leading Southeast Asian telecom operator through digitalization, CVM strategies, and churn reduction. Streamlined engagement workflows, optimized retention strategies, and automated processes to reduce OPEX and improve revenue growth.
• Led NOC digitalization for a major Indian telecom operator, deploying Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate fault detection, alarm correlation, and incident resolution. Integrated ITSM and network monitoring systems, optimizing workflows and SLA compliance to enhance uptime, cost savings, and service assurance.
• Managed network planning and CAPEX optimization for an MVNO transitioning to an MNO, ensuring 90% population coverage with minimal investment. Developed a site acquisition and rollout strategy, optimizing radio planning, spectrum utilization, and backhaul design, while working with stakeholders to streamline regulatory approvals and vendor contracts for a cost-effective network transition.

• Led LTE Feature Verification by conducting UE-level testing and log analysis in a lab environment, ensuring network performance and feature validation. Performed UE/eNB testing, analyzing attach procedures, Carrier Aggregation (CA) registration, and call flows using QXDM and QCAT. Configured eNB parameters to assess LTE features, ensuring compliance with 3GPP specifications, while conducting multi-layer log analysis (NAS, RRC) to optimize performance and interoperability.
• Team Member to 5G network deployment and post-deployment optimization, focusing on site integration, parameter tuning, and mobility management. Conducted drive tests and log analysis to assess coverage, throughput, and handover efficiency, ensuring seamless NSA/SA 5G performance. Optimized RAN configurations and core network parameters, enhancing latency, spectral efficiency, and user experience.

Google WiFi Deployment – Northern India

• Led program and project management for Wi-Fi network deployment across 80+ railway stations, ensuring seamless execution from planning to implementation.
• Managed vendor selection, coordination, and compliance, overseeing installation, maintenance, and performance validation.
• Conducted rigorous quality checks and post-deployment assessments, ensuring optimal coverage, reliability, and adherence to SLAs before final vendor sign-off.

eLTE Deployment – South Africa

• Directed end-to-end project management for eLTE network deployment across two mining sites, enhancing real-time IoT data extraction and fleet tracking.
• Developed and managed Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Bill of Materials (BOM), and Scope of Work (SOW) to ensure clarity in vendor deliverables.
• Led vendor management, overseeing passive infrastructure installation and ensuring smooth integration with active network components.
• Implemented quality control measures to validate network performance, uptime, and compliance with industry standards, ensuring high service availability and operational efficiency.

• Leading and guiding field and lab trial for new features and parameters
• Performing RCA for poor HOSR, ToNR and DL / UL throughput issues
• Parameter changes suggestion for network improvement
• Responsible for the RF related changes to be implemented in the network
• Proposing solutions for coverage affected areas

• Worked as an Engineer for Green field network planning in Bangalore circle for Reliance Jio

• Worked as a drive test engineer for field optimization and TRAI testing of network