Partha Sarathi Panigrahi

• Experience in L2 & L3 Multicast Networking and Streaming technologies. HLS, DASH, RTMP.
• Heading Video technology at Karnataka,Andhrapradesh and Telengana.
• Handled OTT technical operations involving Broadpeak Origin Packager and Verimatrix DRM systems.
• Design Video IP Network & Coordination with Airtel,TATA,BSNL,Reliance & Railtel NOC team and responsible for IP video transmission
• Enabled seamless interoperability of existing STBs across MSO networks by coordinating with multiple CAS and STB OEM vendors, backed by a solid understanding of the MSO’s network architecture and operational processes.
• Coordinated resolution of critical issues related to Edge QAM, Transport, and Telecom NOC, ensuring timely closure within defined SLR timelines.
• Improved QOS for signal delivery to the customer.
• Ensured STB readiness by conducting software testing aligned with company requirements to reduce procurement costs.
• Installation of Digital Headend with CAS-Simulcrypt for newly acquired ACT locations.
• Provided technical guidance to the R&D team in diagnosing and repairing set-top boxes, utilizing tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters for effective fault identification.
• Contributed to revenue generation by implementing advertisement insertions at various placeholders of STB UI, e.g. during channel changes and volume adjustments via the advertisement server.
• Collaborated with the video development team to design, develop, optimize, and productize video-related use cases on Android platforms.
• Maintained high availability and quality of video content through automated monitoring using Interra ORION.
• Trained and developed a team of engineers and team leads in cutting-edge video maintenance techniques and emerging video technologies.

• OFC Maintenance:

1.Reduction in MTTR time and Fiber cut.

2.Planning, coordinating, interacting to bring down MTTR < 4 hrs & fiber cut = or < than 5 cuts/1000km/month.

3.Preventive and Corrective measures to maintain fiber network and dark fiber.

4.Network up time is > 99.5 % and to have all dark fibers in healthy condition.

5.Planned for Trenching, ducting, blowing, splicing etc.

6.Initiative and follow up to reuse maximum quantity of OFC O & M recovery materials to reduce consumption by 25 % at field.

7.Updating and maintaining all statuary maintenance documents

8.Looking after the healthiness of Live and dark fiber for 1500 KMs across state.

9.Support to field engineers and vendor staff in fiber rectification work.

10.Executed placement and monitoring of loop chambers, splice chambers, SDH nodes, PCC zones, and HDD areas using GIS tools such as MapInfo for accurate geographical mapping.

• Transmission:

1.Worked with ECI MUX, transmission Equipment.

2.Looking after the material inventory and material deployment of SDH– Equipments which includes BG 20. XDM 100, XDM 500, XDM 1000

3.Maintenance of– Fibre Node being laid within the Circle.

4.Commissioning of XDM 100, BG 20, XDM 300 and XDM 500.

• Led and supervised a team of engineers in executing installation operations for Cable TV, broadband internet via DOCSIS cable modems, wireless broadband, and telephony services, ensuring accurate, on-time delivery and outstanding customer service within the assigned region.
• Managed digital Headend Operations for 300 channels
• Managed DOCSIS broadband core and access operations, including CMTS, modems, and optimization of forward and return path performance through noise reduction techniques.
• Delivered broadband internet services via FTTH and Wi-Fi to residential quarters and Offices in the Eastern Naval command, Visakhapatnam.