Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Accomplishments
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Praneeth Somaraju

Praneeth Somaraju

Network planning Lead - South & East Regions
Hyderabad

Summary

Having 19 Years of work experience in various telecom & IT platforms like Data products network planning, MPLS capacity architecting, NOC operations, Internet network gateways designing, and complex network monitoring tools, conducting POCs and OEM validations

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Network Planning Lead

Tata Telebusiness services
Hyderabad
03.2009 - Current
  • As Network Planning (Network Architecture and Design) manager responsible for Architecture of 39 Routers, 343 Switches , 7 BRAS , 2 Load balancers
  • Design, Planning & Deployment for IP Transit
  • Peering and caching solution identifying
  • MPLS network, Cloud solutions, Broadband Core Network and Capacity Planning for ILL bandwidth and IP infrastructure.
  • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes
  • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems
  • Recommended options for disaster recovery and remote access security

Assistant Manager

Idea Cellular Limited
Baramati
07.2006 - 02.2009
  • Operations and Maintenance of various telecom equipments like Ericsson,SDH
  • Managed 290 BTS sites , 9 XDM1000 POP locations
  • Managed 1 Media gateway location Baramathi region which consists of 12K customers traffic
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer

August telecom services
Hyderabad
01.2006 - 06.2006
  • Attending various fault management alerts
  • Replacing faulty hardware of telecom equipments
  • Responsible for alarm clearance
  • Coordination with NOC for TT closures.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electronic equipment.
  • Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.

Team Leader

Aster teleservices ltd
Hyderabad
06.2003 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for Installation of cell towers
  • Routing and laying of cables between GSM / CDMA antennas to BTS
  • Microwaves installation and alignment with neighbor sites.
  • Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings

Service Engineer

Advanced telecom services
Hyderabad
04.2002 - 06.2003
  • Installation and commissioning of EPABX systems.
  • Managed over 10 calls per day to fix complaints
  • Increased sales by 45% in June'02 by promoting products with existing success ratios like of zero complaints month , improved KPIs
  • Engaged in first-level support for customers requiring routine support and troubleshooting.
  • Developed and maintained broad knowledge of applications and industry activity to stay aware of trends, issues and competitions.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.

Education

MBA - Business Operations - Business Operations

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune
08.2009 - 10.2011

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering - Telecommunications

State Board of Technical Education And Training (SBTET)
Khammam, Telangana
08.1996 - 03.1999

Skills

Routing and switchingundefined

Websites

Certification

Network security engineer (NSE-3), Fortinet, 2022

Accomplishments

    TTL Stellar Performer award for Solutioning and deploying Internet access gateways Jan'24

    TTL Stellar Performer award for Peering and Caching project in June'22 for contributing Opex saving 4CR June'22

    TTL Hi Flier award for Designing and deploying Project C DoT LI at 5 Gateway locations May'21

    .TTL On the spot award for creating customer delight Mar'21

    TTL Hi Flier award for successful End to End design, testing and implementation of IP Network for WiFi Feb'21

    TTL Hi Flier award for setting up DR for CNMS platform Dec'16

    TTL Hi Flier award for deployment of PMS servers by saving OPEX 1.13cr May'16

    TTL Icon award for CNMS solutioning in network for NOC


Interests

Playing cricket, long drive with family

Timeline

MBA - Business Operations - Business Operations

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
08.2009 - 10.2011

Network Planning Lead

Tata Telebusiness services
03.2009 - Current

Assistant Manager

Idea Cellular Limited
07.2006 - 02.2009

Operations and Maintenance Engineer

August telecom services
01.2006 - 06.2006

Team Leader

Aster teleservices ltd
06.2003 - 01.2006

Service Engineer

Advanced telecom services
04.2002 - 06.2003

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering - Telecommunications

State Board of Technical Education And Training (SBTET)
08.1996 - 03.1999

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