D. Balachandar

• End to end Responsible for ISP network Build & deployment for TN circle
• Responsible for OSP deployment, drive OSP and ROW teams from sites RFC to RFE with passive readiness, and build NLD, LMC, Core, and access network fiber delivery as per plan, as well as FTTX and ILL connectivity in coordination with ROW and liaisoning teams.
• Drive the ISP team and vendors from the site RFE stage to end-to-end backhaul media, fiber/MW readiness, and 4G/5G/active elements deployment, as well as ILL delivery and all capacity solutions deployment.
• Responsible for end-to-end (RFC/RFE1/RFE2/RFR/RFS) and handover to the operations team as alarm-free sites, and need to maintain the operations of the sites.
• Managed direct team size upto 700 + in-house resources and 200 + vendor teams
• Demonstrated and proven OPEX savings in deployment by optimizing manpower and support systems.
• Demonstrated crisis leadership during major floods and storms, collaborating with the operations team for swift network recovery, earning appreciation from circle/NHQ leaders.
• I have always been appreciated by State and NHQ leaders for showcasing excellent performance in network progress at all leadership meetings and ensuring delivery according to standards and target timelines.

4G Project

Deployed 20,000 sites with 4G using tri-bands, and the TN circle was #1 in 4G deployment across pan India, consistently delivering monthly RFS.

Based on business requirements, made the network ready town-wise for launch.

I was given a specific task to manage the end-to-end process of 'Mission Chennai,' with a special focus on deploying 4G in the Chennai metro, and I successfully delivered it as per expectations.

· Andaman 4G launch by TN circle.

5G Project

Achieved the milestone of 10,000 5G sites on air in a short time, and TN is the #1 circle in 5G deployment across pan India.

Tamil Nadu circle served as a model circle for 5G deployment, with our learnings shared as guidelines for other circles. (A suggestion/decision for the material transportation scope to be with JIO was given by me to the leadership team, and this was a great success formula across pan India for speedy 5G deployment.)

Responsible for sites' 5G readiness by building/upgrading all active and passive BH elements of all sites.

Successfully deployed 500 5G sites in Chennai before Diwali 2022 for the launch.

Deployed over 12,000 sites with SA-5G using both bands by upgrading active and passive elements in all the sites.

Air Fibre Project (A6 Deployment)

Currently ranked #1 in pan-India for deploying the highest 25,000 A6 RFS sectors.

Successfully managed the deployment without a dedicated Wi-Fi lead.

Ramped up 30 Jio vendors within a month, and deployed 100+ teams within a short timeframe.

BH /FTTH/ ILL

Fibre and MW backhaul readiness: RFR of all the fibre and MW sites.

Managed in-house deployment team of 400 resources and deployed 15,000+ MW hops, and redeployment of the same at various sites (this was almost 80% successfully done by the in-house MW teams, which resulted in high OPEX savings by managing with optimal resources and transportation).

5000+ sites MW to fiber conversion.

Deployed 20,000+ UBR hops and Microwave E-band 2,000+ hops.

1,500+ OLTs installed and integrated.

1000+ ILL circuits delivered for enterprise accounts as per the set SLA.

Capacity solutions

Deployed 700+ IBS (Inbuilding Solutions) and deployed 2,500+ ODSC (outdoor small cell).

Wi-Fi is deployed at over 250 colleges, with many coverage spots, and Wi-Fi ENB is deployed in 5,000 sectors.

Deployed 12,077 sector additions; 7,709 RRH upgrades; 6,000+ RRH downgrades; 3,795 DU conversions; 1,539 tower offloadings.

Deployed COWs and various Wi-Fi/time-bound projects as per RF/business requirements within the set time.

Covid-19 Pandemic

Ensured consistent achievement of deployment deliverables, despite pandemic challenges.

Demonstrated leadership by caring for, motivating, and supporting my team.

Operations and Logistics

Effectively managed end-to-end inventory management and material movements for multiple projects, ensuring seamless SAP updating.

Coordinated with Procurement and Contracting (P&C) and Finance teams to oversee third-party vendors, from purchase order to release of payment completion.

• Company Overview: Aricent is US based IT firm – now Capgemini
• Managed onsite and offshore engineering org of 150+ resources (Team of Program manager, testing leads and respective team’s under these verticals)
• Client facing and Customer management and POC between Business team, delivery teams and internal stakeholders and Manage end to end program and ensure timely, quality and error free deliverables to highest customer satisfaction with 100 % CSAT
• Handled 2 accounts ODC (Off shore development Centre’s) based in Chennai for leading OEM for Telecom software developments
• Drive successful engagement throughout the entire post-sale lifecycle of assigned customers as the 'owner' of customer relationships
• Handle customer and stakeholder engagement: manage customer relationship building confidence and trust, ensure project progress arranging meetings and customer events
• Select, build and develop the team by recruiting, training, defining staff development areas and providing ongoing feedback, coaching and training
• Program Management, People/Team Management, Customer management & customer value creation, P&L Management and support Pre sales team and responsible for attrition control
• Close interaction with POC at US and ensure smooth function of ODC to achieve deliverables
• Support Pre sales team from service delivery perspective during any new business and scaling of existing business
• Aricent is US based IT firm – now Capgemini
• Achievement: within shortstrinh I have ramped up the team from 60 to 150 + and full active to win ODC (off shore development centre) and we have won a contract with Ericsson and I was part of the management team

• Manage a massive green field LTE Network deployment for M/s Reliance Jio Infocom limited
• Responsible for (Plan, Build, Operate & Transfer) of 4G network in kerala State
• Program Integrator and manage PMO with various stakeholders/other vendors for successful completion of the deployment and handover
• Responsible /coordination for completion of obligatory rollouts and clearance from TERM
• Implementing RJIL LTE Network by integrating network elements which are provided by Samsung in the RJIL network
• Leading a team to successfully deliver the project on time in budget and within agreed timescales meeting key project milestones

• Successfully launched 3G network ( Network planning, Deployment, optimization)
• Responsible for 3G and 2G Rollout deployment and other capacity expansion and redeployment in a challenging multicultural environment
• Plan and Close coordination with Directors and Project Managers of Ericsson and Huawei MC and MS team and drive other stakeholders like passive team, SCM and other 3rd party vendors for faster Roll out and quality implementation
• Daily, weekly, monthly update to central PMO office at Kenya and Regular ORM review with strategic partner Ericsson to ensure strict compliance of all process to meet set deliverable and KRA’s
• Responsible for Network Operations to maintain Network availability and Closely monitor and proactive approach the set KPI is met for Platinum, Gold and Silver category sites/clusters
• Additional responsibility to handle 3G launch project at DRC (Congo)

• Managed E2E Green field rollout from setting up South HUB and network rollout deployment for TN and Kerala Circle and successfully commissioned in 8 months for successful commercial launch
• Vendor Development - Short listing, Selection and finalization of Project Civil & electrical vendor under the commercial terms & conditions for company’s projects rollouts
• Responsible to coordinate with various BOL partners for sharing and acquire and build own site wherever required
• Managed Network implementation partners like Nokia Siemens Network, NEC, Tejas, & Media partners like Tulip Systems, TTSL, Aircel, Dishnet, RIL and Railtel and all BOL Partners for faster Roll out and quality implementation
• Handled 10% and 50% obligatory Rollout for 4 Circles in South and ensure all license commitments (i.e
• Rollout and QoS targets) are met ensuring compliance with TRAI polices

• Customer Project Manager responsible for Project planning, Scheduling, Budgeting, Project Monitoring & Delivery, Vendor and Resource Management for key Telecommunications projects for our client Aircel in Tamilnadu Circle
• Responsible from RF planning, Network deployment, AT completion and handover to customer and MS team
• Ensure Projects run through PROPS-C and governance, MORE, MUS and Site handler etc
• Ensuring all quality and OHS standards are met and adhered to Leading the project delivery team and Resource management planning forecasting and financial reporting
• Awarded 'Best Performer' from Ericsson for customer excellence

• Responsible and Manage and drive Network implementation partners like Ericsson/ECI/Huawei for faster Roll out and quality implementation of the region based on approved Network plan & Budget
• Responsible for Deployment of E2E OFC rollout for 1200 Kms and drive HFCL and responsible for getting capex approval, route survey, route finalization selection of vendors, floating of RFI / RFQ, rate / contract negotiation, monitoring and implementation of projects, material planning on Zonal level, liaison for ROW clearance, execution and NE /NMS nodes readiness and operation maintenance
• Co-ordination with TRAI/TEC to complete the periodic Audits & Drive Test in the region
• During Tsunami, close 60 sites were and total network was collapsed, ensured all coverage sites were Operational without any disturbance and brought all the sites in the clusters within 48hours in a fire fighting mode was appreciated by collector of Nagapatinam and aircel top management

• Responsible for network deployment as per network design with set timelines and quality
• C-ordination with the Customer M/s Hutch to complete the AT and get work completion certificate from Customer

• Part of Turnkey project Rollout for AT & T in Pune for 600 BTS sites
• Was deputed to Mobitel project at SRILANKA for 3 months for BTS installation and integration

• Installation of FAX machines, KTS, EPABX for various customers
• Pré & Post-Sales support to customers
• Responsible for revenue generation through servicing, AMC & breakdown