Mini Link Craft
Devvrat Kapdi
Telecom Engineer
Upleta,GJ
Summary
Dynamic telecommunications professional with extensive experience at Vodafone Idea Ltd. Skilled in network field installations and fiber optic technology, I excel in troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving. Proven track record in optimizing network performance and enhancing operational efficiency, driving successful project completions while fostering a continuous learning mindset.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Technology
Vodafone Idea Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
- I am working as an O&M (BSS & Transmission) Engineer in VI as an off-role engineer.
- Specialization in mainly Ericsson RAN and MW technology.
- Installation, commissioning, and integration of 2G, 3G, and 4G sites of Ericsson.
- Baseband 5216, Baseband 6630 commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Traffic dip rectification and data speed-related issue correction.
Service affecting alarm clearance by parameter changing, and configuration correction. - Configuration and troubleshooting of Mini Link and TN 2P, 6P, and 20P, ML nodal, and FO.
- Analyzing and rectifying MW transmission-related alarms, line link down, XPIC configuration, MW error, and alignment activity.
- Working on Huawei equipment, like the RTN 905, 910, and 950.
- RTN alarm handling, troubleshooting, and DCN management.
- Working on transport elements: Nokia router, ECI MUX, and Huawei MUX.
- Sites, GPM, and inventory management.
- Provided technical support to field teams during site visits, assisting with equipment installations or troubleshooting efforts as necessary.
- Streamlined processes for troubleshooting, identifying root causes of performance issues, and applying corrective actions.
FTTx JC Construction Engineer
Reliance Jio
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation throughout all stages of the construction process to facilitate future reference or dispute resolution if needed.
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Fiber route survey and fiber deployment.
- Construct the FTTX network as per planning.
- HOTO process with the Operations team.
NWS Engineer
Vodafone Idea
08.2015 - 03.2021
- I am working as an O&M (BSS & TRANSMISSION) Engineer at Idea Cellular Ltd as an off-role engineer.
- Installation, commissioning, and integration of 2G, 3G, and 4G sites of Idea.
- VSWR and return-loss management.
- 2G RBS 2204, 2202, 2206, 2954, 2964, 6101 RUS configuration, and troubleshooting.
- 3G RBS 6202, 6602, 6101, and 4G Baseband 5216 configuration and troubleshooting.
- ATM to IP conversation of Node B sites.
- OFC POP change activity of Node B sites.
- Installation and commissioning of the transport element.
- Configuration and troubleshooting of Mini Link, TN 2P, 6P, and 20P.
- ML-TN conversion and traffic shifting on it.
- Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of wireless transport equipment, SDH and PDH radio links, NEC on 7 GHz and 15 GHz frequencies, and troubleshooting alarms.
- Analyzing and rectifying MW transmission-related alarms.
Transmission networking, traffic planning, and implementation. - Also, I am working on optical fiber. Knowledge of trenching and ducting.
- 1310 nm and 1550 nm OTDR process.
- Working on LSPM.
- Working with BG and XDM equipment, NPT Mux.
- BG-20 and BG-64 commissioning and troubleshooting.
Field Operation Engineer
Nokia Siemens Networks
01.2015 - 07.2015
- I am working as an O&M (BSS & TRANSMISSION) engineer at NSN as an off-role engineer.
- Proficient skills in BSC, BTS implementation, and operation projects.
- Installation, commissioning, and integration of ULTRA site, FLEXI site, and METRO site BTS.
- VSWR and return-loss management.
- Performing the Nokia software downloading, clock calibration, power measurement, alarm testing, traffic defining (chain/loop site), and interface E1/T1 checking in commissioning operation.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting of BSS through BSC base command.
- Analyzing and rectifying BTS and BSC-related alarms.
- Rehoming of BTS cell sites at the BSC level.
- Responsible for daily checking of alarms, such as TRX blocked, sector blocked of BTS, and taking follow-up to diagnose it from BSC.
- I am also working on giving the site a restart, checking E1, restoring the card, and finding the problem in the site, etc.
- Installation and commissioning of transport equipment's TEJAS.
- Operations and Maintenance of SDH Network Elements.
- Analyzing and rectifying MW transmission-related alarms.
- Transmission Networking, Traffic Planning, and Implementation.
- Conducting acceptance tests for new sites, swap sites, and microwave links as a Nokia representative.
Project Engineer
Teleysia Networks
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- I am working on the NSN BTS installation and commissioning project.
- Huawei microwave link installation and commissioning.
- Site survey for installation.
- NSN equipment installation and commissioning.
- Microwave link and commissioning.
- Microwave link alignment.
- Sector addition and dismantling sites.
- Huawei RTN installation and commissioning.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Government Engineering College
Bhuj, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Network field installations
Fiber optic technology
Network protocols
Telecommunications equipment
Analytical problem solving
Troubleshooting
Continuous learning mindset
Software
Putty
Cygwin
RBS Element Manager
OMT
WebLct
Timeline
Assistant Technology
Vodafone Idea Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
FTTx JC Construction Engineer
Reliance Jio
03.2021 - 09.2021
NWS Engineer
Vodafone Idea
08.2015 - 03.2021
Field Operation Engineer
Nokia Siemens Networks
01.2015 - 07.2015
Project Engineer
Teleysia Networks
03.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Government Engineering College
04.2001 -