Debashis Mohapatra
Bhubaneshwar
Summary
Results-driven Circle Head & Project Manager with extensive experience in Telecommunication Infrastructure. Manages project operations across multiple customer segments, ensuring uptime and SLA compliance. Leads a diverse team of 200, delivering timely service and optimising operational performance. Strategic leader with a strong focus on resource allocation and safety management. Drives process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Cultivates strong client relationships to support project success and team engagement.
Extensive experience in the project and operation field of Telecommunication Infrastructure (Active & passive Infra), Specialize in Operation(BSS) and RF planning , Optimization of passive infra including BTS,NodeB,BSC,RNC,CORE Network,POI. Also closely worked for the site Uptime, Site Management, Fault reduction, Preventive Maintenance (BTS, BSC, RNC,Switch).
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Circle Head
Steelman Telecom Limited
ODISHA
12.2024 - Current
- Managed circle head duties for Odisha RJIO operations and IDSC ODCS Wifi enterprises and A6 customers.
- Handled 250 manpower across Odisha to deliver project installation and operations.
- Maintained uptime and MTTR according to JIO contract and SLA.
- Delivered services on time to 3,000 enterprises customers within SLA limits.
- Completed KPI sign-off on time and raised RJIO billing without delays.
- Secured timely asset sign-off from JIO for IDSCO DCS Wifi and enterprises.
- Managed circle warehouse operations for JIO materials and completed monthly reconciliation for billing.
- Ran smooth NOC operations for IDSC ODCS Wifi and A6 accounts with correct roster.
- Provided all field teams with required tools before deployment.
- Delivered training for new field equipment to all manpower members.
- Enforced safety measures across field work for all team members.
- Managed project activities for ENT installation on UBR sites and upgradation.
Circle Head
Reecomps Teleservices Private Limited
ODISHA
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Managed Circle Head responsibilities for Odisha RJIO operations across IDSC and WiFi enterprises customers.
- Handled 150 manpower across Odisha to support project operations and delivery.
- Monitored uptime and MTTR for operations against Jio contract SLAs.
- Delivered services on time to 2000 enterprises customers within SLA timelines.
- Managed on-time KPI sign-offs and RJIO billing for the circle.
- Coordinated timely team additions against Jio SLA requirements.
- Approved assets on time through Jio for IDSC and WiFi enterprises customers.
- Managed circle warehouse operations for Jio-provided materials and monthly reconciliations.
- Coordinated smooth NOC operations using proper rosters for all customers.
Telecom Product Development Lead
Tirumala Seven Hills Pvt Limited
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported product support and sales support across wireline and wireless products.
- Monitored daily sales tracker and supported customers with project-specific requirements.
- Resolved customer issues using wireline tools including OTDSPlicing machines and testers.
- Tracked private and public sector tenders for technical fulfilment participation.
- Managed small cell indoor and outdoor 4G products for Jio projects.
Telecom Consultant
Grey Materials Pvt Limited
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked as a Telecom consultant for AB Hightech Consortium of Bangaldesh.
- Deals with BTRC (Bangaldesh Telecom Regulatory commission) for the Infra provider license obligation.
- Prepare and take the necessary steps for the approval with other Infra vendor for the preparation of MISA,SLA and site agreements with Telecom and other Infra sharing operators of Bangaldesh.
- Made site visit for the due diligence of different sites of Telenor,Rubi Exita,Bangalink with team member of AB Hightech Consortium of Bangaldesh.
- Prepare the site audit data (Active and Passive Indra data) for sample visit of all sites and submit to Financial team for the site valuation.
- Provide all supports to AB Hightech Consortium for the audit and taking out the punch points from the sites for the remedy from the customer till site handover to AB Hightech Consortium.
- Worked on Vendor selection for AB Hightech Consortium for all type Infra supply (Tower,DG,PAC,SMPS,Shelter).
- Worked on the Wi-Fi smart city project of Govt of Odisha for the planning and materials procurement for the Belpadh municipal town for Oritech solution pvt Ltd.
Consultant
Pratap Techocrat Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Maintain cost effective Infrastructure for RCOM Infra sites to maintain the RJIO uptime.
- Monitor network operation and prepare regular operation reports.
- Daily Alarm / Automation testing & reporting to NNOC.
- Involved in the installation of Micro BTS and Micro cell sites, Wi-Fi sites of RJIO (5 GHz, 2.4 GHz).
- Land Lord Management: Monitoring timely rental payment and daily tracker of LL issues.
- SEB & DG Load review of all sites Once in a Quarter, so that further Optimization Options can come.
- Managing the RCOM 2G and 3G sites in the NEP portal for MRO sites for all the circles of East Region.
- Managing to provide the KPI’s report of TRAI to submit for all the MRO sites of RCOM 2G and 3G of East.
- Maintain all the MRO sites outages for all the East Region and co-ordination with concern team for its restoration where possible.
RF Project & BSS Lead
Reliance Communications Ltd
09.2009 - 11.2017
- Contributed to technical specifications for equipment selection and vendor monitoring routines.
- Monitored vendor performance with network operations, quality management, and procurement teams.
- Managed vendor activity for installation and operation of IBSCVBSCRNC interfaces.
RF & IBS Lead
Vodafone Essar SpaceTel Limited
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Strategic planning, program/Project management, Team management, Resource Allocation skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and proven record of successfully leading large teams of network engineers.
- Providing support in Radio Network Optimization using Drive Test Tool TEMS Investigation 8.0.RF Planning of 3000sites GSM sites for Vodafone network in 1800Mhz by using the TEMS cell planner.
- Planning of infill sites, BOO sharing sites for acquisition to complete the project.
- Major accomplishments include providing the best wireless experience through planning of micro sites, IBS sites like major Hotels, major railway stations, adding coverage and capacity to stadiums, highways, railway routes, major event venues.
- Optimization on the bases of Nokia Cell doctor reports.
- Optimization through study of BSS Parameters, Antennae Swapping, change in antennae orientations, tilt etc. Optimization on the basis of performance reports on daily basis and identifies the cells where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as call RRC failure, CSSR, drop rate, handover failure rate, SDCCH & TCH congestion, SDCCH drop etc.
BSS ENGG-Asst Manager
Reliance Communications Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- RF Engineer and Project Manager for Site Survey and Upgrade projects in the Orissa Market providing RF insight and design by understanding customers’ needs while talking challenges inherent in these new technologies, developing new processes, and pioneering solutions.
- Interfaced with engineers and Management on various Project goals like Cell planning,PN planning for all the cities in Orissa for CDMA Project, requirements and deadlines.
- Gathered inputs and produced designs for over 100 cell site modifications including RF Drive test (Voice & Data) in Agilent E647X.
- Trained engineers on analysis of the RF drive test data and network optimization of cities of Different cell sites.
- Involved in network Auditing & Benchmarking as well as member of the planning committees.
- RF & Optical Power measurement, VSWR measurement, OTDR & Splicing.
- Simulate networks using Traffic Analysis (e.g. %Radio Utilization, CSR analysis, % RF Failure, % Drop call rate, % HO Failure rate etc), from RAN report.
- Line Of sight (LOS) Survey for the new site on LMDS & Microwave.
- Measurement of various BTS (Base Station Transceiver) related parameters such as VSWR (of BTS–to–antenna Feeder cable), Relevant Distance –to–Fault (DTF), Transmit Power, Spectrum Analysis, etc.
Project Engg & QA Manager
Teracom Private Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Working as Production and QA Manger for M/s Teracom Pvt Ltd for executing in bulk Production to supply for the annual tender of BSNL 2002-03.
- Handling the bulk production of Hyundai DX-22B CDMA 20001x and testing and QA and PQT of BSNL.
- Analyzing KPI for the network, preparing RCA and maintaining KPI thresholds, analyzing log files and debugging the issues in network.
- Handling the call erase, Calibration and PST programming by DX-22B Software.
- Successfully submitted the final project report for the Validation of Telecom Eng. Center (TEC) and PQT (Product Quality Test) for getting the approval for bulk production.
- Handled Huawei Project for the production and testing of supply FWP/FWT of BSNL and MTNL.
GSM & CDMA ENGG (Cell Eng.)
Nutek India (P) Ltd
Mumbai & Hyderabad
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked as GSM Engg for various projects for implementation,O&M & optimization Engg for Airtel (Maharashtra), and MTNL (Mumbai),Hyderabad (AP).
- Cell planning, Frequency planning, and adjacent cell planning for cities of Hyderabad.
- Candidate selection includes selection of sites with optional sites & suggesting Antenna Orientation, Antenna type & height of antenna depending upon the clutter for better coverage.
- Carried out RF Surveys for Site Selection & Survey GSM-900 &RF Drive test in 900 MHz Band.
- Performed Power calibration & VSWR / RL in customer sites for O & M activity.
- Involved in doing resurveys for various sites in the heart of the city wrt the Grid map.
- End to end activity for carrier up gradation and swap out activity in Live NW for various GSM NW.
- Monitoring of remote cell sites status, detection of faulty / OOS HW, remote restoration of BTS HW using O&M command, also I & C activity for new cell sites with MSC / BSC.
Education
B.E. - Electronics and Communications Engg
Bangalore University
01-2001
PGCBM - Human Resource
Xavier Institute of Management
BhubaneswarSkills
- Team leadership
- Service delivery
- Vendor management
- Project management
- SLA compliance
- Asset management
- Client relationship management
- Resource allocation
- Safety management
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Project planning and coordination
- Deadline management
Languages
English
Hindi
Oriya
Custom
- Awarded as Hi-Potential Employee from my Organization for outstanding contribution for the successful launch of 3G in RCOM ODISHA.
- Awarded from C.E.O (Vodafone) for great performance during project implementation in ODISHA.
- Awarded from Reliance Circle CEO for commendable performance in H1 & team member of Elite.
- Awarded from Reliance HUB CEO for commendable performance in H2 & team member of Elite.
Personal Information
Father's Name: Ghanashyam Mohapatra
Timeline
Circle Head
Steelman Telecom Limited
12.2024 - Current
Circle Head
Reecomps Teleservices Private Limited
01.2020 - 11.2024
Telecom Product Development Lead
Tirumala Seven Hills Pvt Limited
01.2019 - 12.2019
Telecom Consultant
Grey Materials Pvt Limited
08.2018 - 12.2018
Consultant
Pratap Techocrat Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 07.2018
RF Project & BSS Lead
Reliance Communications Ltd
09.2009 - 11.2017
RF & IBS Lead
Vodafone Essar SpaceTel Limited
01.2008 - 01.2009
BSS ENGG-Asst Manager
Reliance Communications Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2008
Project Engg & QA Manager
Teracom Private Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005
GSM & CDMA ENGG (Cell Eng.)
Nutek India (P) Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2003
B.E. - Electronics and Communications Engg
Bangalore University
PGCBM - Human Resource
Xavier Institute of Management