Balraj Singh Rathore
Gandhinagar
Summary
Senior Manager with 15+ years of expertise in EPC project planning and implementation, specializing in BharatNet, Smart City, NHAI, and turnkey infrastructure projects. Proven ability to manage end-to-end lifecycles, RFP processes, vendor negotiations, and OEM finalizations. Skilled at delivering large-scale OSP/ISP and NOC solutions, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional teams to meet strategic goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – EPC Projects
GTPL Hathway Ltd
Gandhinagar
01.2021 - Current
- Led EPC projects for BharatNet, GFGNL H-connectivity: Managed state-wide optical fiber backbone and FTTH rollout across Gujarat, connecting Gram Panchayats, schools, PHCs, and police stations.
- ISP Head – Gujarat Circle: Oversaw the deployment and O&M of 188 OLTs, 3,750 ONTs, 4,000 L2 switches, 4,800 routers, firewalls, and virtual servers, driving seamless network performance and customer satisfaction.
- Bid Management & Solution Design: Developed technical solutions, proposals, and RFP responses for high-value government and enterprise projects, securing contracts including BharatNet Haryana (₹1008 Cr), NER-1 (₹1121 Cr), Gujarat Fiber Grid (₹253 Cr), and GISL Village Wi-Fi (₹60 Cr).
- Team Leadership & Development: Managed a team of 15 direct reports, driving operational efficiency, performance management, and continuous training for skill enhancement and team growth.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Maintained strong relationships with regulatory bodies, OEMs, and partners to ensure compliance, achieve project milestones, and enhance operational success.
Manager – EPC-Projects
Techmages Networks Pvt. Ltd
Rajkot
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Led BharatNet Phase-II (7000 km fiber rollout) to connect Gram Panchayats for FTTH services
- Developed transport architecture with DWDM 10G Rings and GPON networks to deliver seamless high-speed connectivity
Deputy Manager – Projects & Operations
GTPL Broadband Pvt. Ltd
Rajkot
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed UDD Digital Gujarat Wi-Fi project across 24 towns, deploying 510 km aerial and 50 km UG fiber
- Managed operations and new rollouts for a 1500 km fiber network, 50 OLTs, 5000 ONTs, and 1200 routers
Assistant Manager – Projects & Operations
Tata Communications Transformation Services Ltd
Rajkot
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Delivered MPLS, ILL, and VPN services across 370 km OSP routes and 3000 km IRU networks
- Led O&M activities for backbone routes and ISP operations with ECI & Tejas MUX systems
Sr. Engineer – Projects & Operations
Tata Teleservices Ltd
Ahmedabad
08.2009 - 09.2013
- Executed enterprise connectivity with radios, underground fiber, and NOC integration
- Specialized in wireline services (DLC/ILL/NPLC) and UBR for high-performance delivery
Education
Agile Project Management -
Google
01.2022
Diploma in Electronics & Communication -
Govt. R.C. Khaitan Polytechnic College
Jaipur01.2009
Skills
- EPC Project Management - OSP Rollout - UG and Aerial Fibre
- ISP Rollout - DWDM, MPLS-TP,IP-MPLS, GPON
- Planning - Network Planning, IP Planning, Network Design, NOC
- Bid Management, Solution Design, RFP Proposal,Pre-Sales Technical Support
- Network Elements- DWDM – ECI,GPON – OLT,ONT ,Routers – Ribbon,TP Link,Nokia,Cisco,Network Switches – Tejas,D Link,TP Link,Cisco,UBR - Radwin,Primatel,Cambium,Ubiquity
- Firewall, VMware server,Storage,EMS,NMS
- Strong leadership, and team management abilities
- Service Delivery, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management
- Problem-solving and crisis management
- Analytical,Evaluation
- Tools - Q-GIS/Arc-GIS/Google Earth/Power-BI
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/10/90
Timeline
Senior Manager – EPC Projects
GTPL Hathway Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Manager – EPC-Projects
Techmages Networks Pvt. Ltd
02.2019 - 12.2020
Deputy Manager – Projects & Operations
GTPL Broadband Pvt. Ltd
09.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager – Projects & Operations
Tata Communications Transformation Services Ltd
09.2013 - 09.2017
Sr. Engineer – Projects & Operations
Tata Teleservices Ltd
08.2009 - 09.2013
Agile Project Management -
Google
Diploma in Electronics & Communication -
Govt. R.C. Khaitan Polytechnic College
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