ADHIKRAO PACHUPATE
Telecom Project Management Professional
Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
Results-oriented Telecom Project Management Professional with over 13 years of experience in Operations & Maintenance, Project Planning, and Site Supervision. Expert in executing complex projects with zero time/cost overruns while managing cross-functional teams and vendors. Extensive hands-on experience in 5G, 4G/LTE, Microwave (MW) technologies,Utility and network optimization. Proven track record of strategic planning and driving operational efficiency for industry leaders like Reliance Jio, Prose Technologies, Telecrats india pvt ltd, Reliance communication, Samsung, Huawei, TATA and Ericsson.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
State Utility SME
Telecrats india pvt ltd.
02.2026 - 09.2026
- Power & Utility Management
- Monitor site power availability and network power stability.
- Manage EB/MSEB, DG, SMPS, Battery Bank, Rectifier, DCDB and ACDB issues.
- Ensure timely restoration of power-related outages.
- Monitor battery SOC and backup performance.
- Coordinate DG operation, fuel planning and fuel consumption.
- Network Availability & Outage Management
- Monitor daily site-down and utility outage reports.
- Analyze recurring power failures and identify root causes.
- Drive teams for faster ETR and site restoration.
- Ensure maximum network availability and minimum outage duration.
- Team & Field Coordination
- Guide CMP Leads, Utility Supervisors, Technicians and field teams.
- Allocate utility-related activities based on priority.
- Conduct daily review calls and track pending cases.
- Escalate critical issues to management/customer/OEM.
- Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Ensure PM activities are completed as per customer/Jio checklist.
- Check battery, SMPS, DG, electrical connections, earthing, MCBs and power systems.
- Identify potential failures before they affect network availability.
- Material & Spare Management
- Identify requirements for SMPS modules, batteries, cables, MCBs, DG spares, meters, connectors, etc.
- Maintain material consumption and shortage tracking.
- Coordinate with warehouse/customer/OEM for urgent material support.
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly utility performance reports.
- Analyze NWA, outage, ETR, DG utilization, fuel consumption, battery performance and PM compliance.
- Prepare KPI dashboards and highlight critical gaps.
- RCA & Corrective Action
- Conduct RCA for major/repeated utility failures.
- Prepare corrective and preventive action plans.
- Track actions until permanent closure.
- Customer & OEM Coordination
- Coordinate with customer NOC, Jio teams, MSEB/utility authorities and OEMs.
- Handle escalations and provide technical solutions.
- Participate in review meetings and present utility performance.
Circle Manager (CAM)
PROSE TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD.
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Oversee circle operations, ensuring profitability and adherence to project timelines
- Manage end-to-end customer interactions and finalize Scope of Work (SOW) for presales support
- Lead resource management and subcontractor development to ensure efficient project delivery
NHQ ISP SME / L2 RF Engineer
RELIANCE JIO INFOCOM LTD.
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Led 5G and LTE site integration (USM/LSMR activities), managing gNodeB growth, software upgrades, and alarm troubleshooting
- Executed manual site integration using ENM terminal and batch files, ensuring 100% compliance with baseline scripts
- Managed network optimization tasks including band/sector addition, E-tilt configuration, and throughput testing (I-Perf)
- Coordinated with CISCO networks team to resolve complex fault tickets and improve network uptime
Project Manager
VALUCONNEX TELECOM SERVICES PVT. LTD.
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Directed project execution from concept to completion, ensuring quality benchmarks were met without cost overruns
- Conducted quality audits and prepared monthly progress reports to track targets and milestones
RF Deployment Engineer
RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM (Quess Corp)
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Spearheaded RF domain activities for eNodeB, Small Cell, and Wi-Fi operations
- Managed "Site Forge" program preparation and closed commissioning tasks by uploading OSS snaps
Project Coordinator
Samsung India
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Provided advanced technical support for Samsung eNodeB LTE HW/SW issues and billing processes
Senior Engineer
Essjay Ericsson Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed routine maintenance on Ericsson BTS (2111, 2954, 6601) and Traffic Nodes, handled SDH ring implementation and traffic migration
O&M Wireless Network Engineer
Reliance HR Services
04.2012 - 05.2013
Project Coordinator
Alcatel-Lucent Managed Solutions
08.2010 - 03.2012
Education
B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
01.2009
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
MSBTE
01.2006
Skills
Project Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
Budgeting & Cost Control
Vendor & Contract Management
Resource Allocation & Optimization
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Telecom Technologies
5G/4G LTE (eNodeB, gNB)
Small Cell & Wi-Fi Deployments
Microwave (PDH/SDH)
CDMA-EvDO
Network Optimization
Tools & Software
SiteForge, HP Service Manager
CITRIX, Map Info 85
Pathloss 40
ENM Terminal, LSMR GUI
Leadership & Soft Skills
Team Building & Mentoring
Client Relationship Management
Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement
Training & Development
Personal Information
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: Z7523541
Accomplishments
- Best Circle of the Year Award
- Recognized by NEC India Pvt. Ltd. for outstanding circle performance
- Best Performance Award
- Honoured for excellence in 3G deployment initiatives
- Massive Deployment Success
- Completed 3,500+ Microwave I&C hops and 1,800+ NMS integrations
KEY HIGHLIGHTS & AWARDS
Best Circle of the Year Award, Recognized by NEC India Pvt. Ltd. for outstanding circle performance, Best Performance Award, Honoured for excellence in 3G deployment initiatives, Massive Deployment Success, Completed 3,500+ Microwave I&C hops and 1,800+ NMS integrations
Timeline
State Utility SME
Telecrats india pvt ltd.
02.2026 - 09.2026
Circle Manager (CAM)
PROSE TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD.
02.2024 - 12.2025
NHQ ISP SME / L2 RF Engineer
RELIANCE JIO INFOCOM LTD.
11.2021 - 01.2024
Project Manager
VALUCONNEX TELECOM SERVICES PVT. LTD.
12.2019 - 08.2020
RF Deployment Engineer
RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM (Quess Corp)
08.2017 - 12.2019
Project Coordinator
Samsung India
01.2017 - 07.2017
Senior Engineer
Essjay Ericsson Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 01.2017
O&M Wireless Network Engineer
Reliance HR Services
04.2012 - 05.2013
Project Coordinator
Alcatel-Lucent Managed Solutions
08.2010 - 03.2012
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
MSBTE
B. Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University