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Debashis Dalai
Telecommunication Engineer
Bhubaneswar,Odisha
Summary
Adept at spearheading network planning and optimization for Bharti Airtel Ltd., I led the 5G rollout and significantly enhanced customer experience through strategic deployment. Expertise in Project Management and Process Optimization. My leadership not only streamlined operations but also maximized productivity, achieving profitable ROI swiftly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager (Network Planning & Optimization)
Bharti Airtel Ltd
06.2024 - Current
- Leading a Team to Plan & implement 5G rollout & POC in Circle.
- Consolidation and Modernization of Legacy network to reduce complexity & OPEX of the Network.
- Maximization of Productivity against CAPEX investment and reducing time to profitable ROI.
- Providing network solution to enhance Customer Experience.
- Also involved in Private 5G deployment at a Leading Corporate Client.
Assistant Manager (Network Planning)
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Played a Key role in Network readiness for 5G NSA rollout in Circle.
- Successfully completed MRO (Minimum Rollout Obligation) Testing by DoT for 5G.
- Successfully implemented 1800 MHz Band LTE+2G DSS in Circle. (Nokia OEM)
- Successfully completed 2G network consolidation by reducing number of BSCs from 83 to 47.
- POC done for 5G NSA at N78 & N40 Bands and results were used to design network parameters across India.
Senior Executive
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Part of the Team that led successful re-farmed LTE on 900 MHz Band.
- Part of the Team that implemented shutdown of 3G and re-farming of LTE on same 2100 MHz Band.
- Involved in Frequency Harmonization of Spectrum Post auction for Airtel in Circle.
- Involved in successful MRO Testing by DoT in Circle for 1800 MHz & 2300 MHz Band.
Senior RF Engineer (Network Planning)
Spectrum Consultants India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Took care of Radio Planning function for Bharti Airtel Ltd. as offrole Associate.
- RF planning for new LTE-FDD & LTE-TDD Sites along with TAC, PCI & RSI planning.
- 3G Capacity and Coverage planning.
- Planning and supervising 3G Rehoming Activity.
- Supervising and planning modification in LTE TAC plan for resolving KPI Issues (like CSFB Failures and Low PSR) in sync with Ericsson NPO Team.
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Hayat Communications Company KSCC (HCC)
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Worked for ZAIN KSA, Bahrain for DT and Optimization of New Sites (LTE/WCDMA/GSM) to meet Acceptance Criteria.
- Did Walk-Test for IBS Implementation at Malls and Hotels.
- Attended and resolved Customer Complaints.
- Cluster and VIP Route DT to meet desired QoS and KPI.
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
NEMHANS Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Worked for BSNL, India on behalf of Ericsson OEM for acceptance DT and optimization of BSNL 3G Network Clusters in Orissa Circle.
- Acceptance testing includes voice call testing, video call testing Ping testing, Data throughput testing (R99 & HSPA) for both ftp and http and Scanner (PCTel Seegull) DT.
- Responsibilities also include Report preparation and Signoff of Reports from concerned BSNL staffs.
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Prithvi Information Solutions Ltd.
02.2012 - 05.2012
- DT and optimization (SCFT) of Idea New 2G sites in AP Circle.
- Job responsibilities include SCFT (Voice/Data) and optimization of new sites and also doing cluster DT (Voice/Data) using phones and scanner to measure overall network performance and to optimize network performance of the network in that cluster.
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Talkpool AG
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Digicel 2G network maintenance and optimization DT in Haiti, North America.
- Job responsibilities also include finding network related issues after BSC Migration or AbisOverIP Migration.
- Also worked on Digicel 3G Network roll-out activities like SCFT and tuning of new 3G sites for optimum performance.
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Prithvi Information Solutions Ltd.
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Performed DT and optimization of Vodafone Essar network in North Bihar region. Key responsibilities included finding and resolving issues like poor coverage areas, Overshooting sites, Handover failures, TCH congestion and drop, SDCCH congestion and drop, call muting problem through DT.
- Pre and post-Launch DT and optimization of Vodafone 3G Network in Maharastra & Goa Circle. Was involved in SCFT and Cluster DT/optimization of 3G network. Job responsibilities include DT (Voice/Data/Video Call) and optimization of new 3G sites (SCFT) before commercial launch of Vodafone 3G network for desired performance
RF Survey Engineer
Integrated Wireless Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Was involved in Survey and RF optimization drive (Voice and Data) for new sites (SCFT) of Bharti Airtel network before AT.
- Key responsibilities included identifying different issues associated with a new site like feeder cable swapping, faulty hardware or faulty connections, poor coverage due to poor tilting of antennas, etc. and rectifying the found issues to provide desired network performance before AT.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electoronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Padmanava College of Engineering
Raurkela, India 04.2001 -
+2 Science - Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Jharpokharia College
Jharpokharia, India 04.2001 -
Class 10th -
SE Railway Higher Secondary School
Chakradharpur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
MS Excel
MapInfo
Process Optimization
Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Time Management
Verbal and written communication
Policy Implementation
Complex Problem-Solving
Performance Evaluations
Key Performance Indicators
Schedule Preparation
Expectation setting
Problem-solving abilities
MS Office
Decision-Making
Excellent Communication
Team Collaboration
Effective Communication
Analytical Skills
Documentation And Reporting
Continuous Improvement
Adaptability
Software
JavaScript
Solidity
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Odia
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Reading Books & Playing Chess
- Avid reader of Books in English, Hindi & Odia. Love Mystery/Thriller & Spiritual Books. Dame Agatha Christies, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, John Dickson Carr are some of my favourite Authors. Also love Japanese Honokaku Books translated to English. 'Autobiography of a Yogi' is another book close to my heart.
- Amateur Chess player. Participated in District level School Championship when was in High School.
Timeline
Manager (Network Planning & Optimization)
Bharti Airtel Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager (Network Planning)
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
06.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Executive
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
06.2018 - 05.2022
Senior RF Engineer (Network Planning)
Spectrum Consultants India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2017 - 05.2018
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Hayat Communications Company KSCC (HCC)
05.2014 - 04.2016
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
NEMHANS Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 04.2014
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Prithvi Information Solutions Ltd.
02.2012 - 05.2012
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Talkpool AG
09.2011 - 01.2012
RF Engineer (Drive Testing)
Prithvi Information Solutions Ltd.
05.2010 - 08.2011
RF Survey Engineer
Integrated Wireless Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Technology - Electoronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Padmanava College of Engineering
04.2001 -
+2 Science - Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Jharpokharia College
04.2001 -
Class 10th -
SE Railway Higher Secondary School
04.2001 -