Chandrashekara Kandige
ICT /Datacenter Passive Cabling Infrastructure Design
Bengaluru,KA
Work Preference
Timeline
Design/Integration Manager _Passive Network
Telecom Company
07.2023 - Current
Asst. Manager ,Presales/Design Structured Cabling
Consolidated Gulf Company (MekDam Holdings LLC))
07.2009 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
KVG College of Engineerring,Sullia
Work History
Design/Integration Manager _Passive Network
Telecom Company
07.2023 - Current
- Design & Planning: Develop detailed network cabling designs, including raceways, elevations, and floor plans, using software like AutoCAD, Visio, or BIM/3D CAD. This involves assessing current and future bandwidth requirements, equipment quantities, and physical layouts to ensure proper pathways and spaces are utilized.
Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to global industry standards (e.g., TIA-942, ISO 11801, BICSI 009 Standards) and safety regulations. - Documentation & Bill of Materials (BoM): Prepare comprehensive documentation, including detailed drawings, specifications, and accurate Bill of Materials (BoM), for all required components (cables, racks, patch panels, conduits, etc.).
- Collaboration & Supervision: Work closely with architects, project managers, IT teams, and installation crews to integrate designs with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and ensure adherence to plans during installation.
- Testing & Validation: Define testing and commissioning requirements, often using specialist equipment like Fluke DSX series testers or OTDRs, to verify the integrity and performance of the installed cabling infrastructure.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of new technologies.
- Developed and maintained integration documentation for system workflows and processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
- Trained team members on integration tools and best practices for efficiency gains.
- Managed integration projects to align telecom systems with business objectives.
Asst. Manager ,Presales/Design Structured Cabling
Consolidated Gulf Company (MekDam Holdings LLC))
07.2009 - 07.2019
- Solution Design: Analyzing requirements to create optimized, cost-effective designs.
- Documentation: Preparing Bills of Materials (BoM/BOQ), Costing, Layouts, & Technical Proposals.
- Provided Support to Sales forTechnical presentations, RFPs/RFQs management, customer engagement.
- Understanding and suggesting OEM products (Commscope, R&M, Siemon) according to market trends.
- Site Assessment: Conducting thorough evaluations of a facility's current and future network needs, considering architectural constraints and existing infrastructure.
Blueprint Creation: Developing detailed network cabling designs and layouts using specialized software like AutoCAD. - Standards Compliance: Ensuring all designs strictly adhere to national and international standards, such as ANSI/TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, and local building/fire codes.
- System Integration: Designing connectivity pathways for a variety of systems, including data networks, VoIP phones, CCTV, security systems, and building management systems (BMS).
- Specification and Documentation: Specifying appropriate cable types (Cat5e, Cat6, fiber optic, etc.), connectors, patch panels, and equipment rooms, and creating comprehensive documentation including floor plans, rack elevations, and test results.
- Collaboration and Oversight: Working closely with project managers, IT teams, architects, and installation technicians to ensure the design is implemented correctly and meets quality control processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
KVG College of Engineerring,Sullia
Mangalore,KarnatakaSkills
- Standards & Compliance: Deep understanding of industry standards from organizations like TIA, ISO/IEC, and BICSI, including TIA-942 for datacenters and TIA-568 series for commercial buildings [1]
- Physical Infrastructure Knowledge: Expertise in various cable types (eg, Cat6,Cat6A, OM4 fiber, single-mode fiber,Preterminated), connector types, patch panels, and pathway systems (conduit, cable trays, ladder racks) [1]
- Network Architecture Fundamentals: A basic understanding of network topologies (eg, ToR, MoR, EoR in datacenters) and equipment (switches, servers, storage arrays) to ensure the cabling design supports the active equipment requirements
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Proficiency with testing methodologies and equipment (eg, Fluke testers) for copper and fiber cabling, including knowledge of test standards like Tier 1 and Tier 2 certification [1]
Design & Engineering Competencies
- Requirements Analysis: Ability to translate business and IT requirements into detailed, functional cabling designs, considering current needs and future scalability
- Design Tool Proficiency: Skill in using CAD software (like AutoCAD or Revit) to create floor plans, elevation drawings, schematics, and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Pathways & Spaces Planning: Expertise in designing efficient cable pathways, managing space constraints, and ensuring proper airflow and cooling considerations within a datacenter or enterprise environment
- Documentation: Meticulous attention to detail in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including as-built drawings, labeling schemes, and cut sheets
- Stakeholder Communication: Excellent communication skills to coordinate with architects, general contractors, IT management, and vendors, ensuring all parties are aligned on project goals and progress [1]
- Risk Management: Proactive identification of potential project risks (eg, material shortages
- Quality Assurance (QA): Implementing rigorous QA processes to ensure that all installation work meets design specifications and industry standards before final acceptance
- Project Scheduling and Reporting
Summary
It has been more than 15 Years of total ICT experience with vast exposure to ICT projects involving Project Management (Telecommunications) /Design, Integration & Installation of Telecommunications Distributions/ All Fiber and Copper Based Distribution Systems and Infrastructure/ Commercial Transportation of Information and Data/ Wireless Networks/ Data Center Design/ Outside Plant Cabling/FTTx/Voice/Data/Audio/Video Technologies/ Electronic Safety & Security Systems that involves extensive Technology Consulting, Design /Estimation, Project Planning, Implementation, People Management. Successfully satisfactorily managed multiple projects enterprise wide, campuswide in various BPOs, Airports, Hospitals, Malls, Museum, Hotels, Oil Gas/Govt/Semi Govt Companies, Banking firms for their offices/IT rooms/Datacenters ISP/OSP needs in line with BICSI /EIA TIA/ISO/NEC/PMI standards across Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning (EPIC) phases of the various projects in various places from India to Qatar. I have reasonably good subject matter expertise in Design, Estimation and Implementation of Telecommunication Distribution System, Computer Networking and ELV Systems to cater to the development of Cost-Effective Solutions to meet customer / business requirements. I also have good working knowledge of Windows/AutoCAD/Revit/Navisworks/MS Office