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Prasanna Hota

Prasanna Hota

Bhopal

Summary

Results-driven Manager with expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Over 14 years of experience in telecom network operations, focusing on FTTX, NLD, Intracity, Utility, Transmission, and Field Operations. Proven ability to enhance productivity and ensure efficient task completion through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager -Operation & Quality

NCC Limited
Bhopal
04.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operation and maintenance of BharatNet Phase III infrastructure, ensuring 99%+ network uptime across rural and semi-urban GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) sites.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of active and passive components, including OLTs, ONTs, switches, UPS systems, and power supplies.
  • Conducted remote and on-site fault analysis, ensuring timely resolution of fiber cuts, signal losses, and equipment failures to maintain SLA compliance.
  • Coordinated with BSNL, BBNL, L1, L2 vendors, and field teams to manage issue escalation, spares replacement, and network optimization.
  • Maintained real-time NMS (Network Management System) monitoring, log analysis, and incident documentation to support proactive issue identification.
  • Supervised the fiber health check using tools like OTDR, LSPM, and power meters to ensure quality of service (QoS).
  • Led a team of 38 field engineers and technicians across the Bhopal region, ensuring compliance with BharatNet Phase-III O&M protocols and safety standards.
  • Prepared and submitted daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports to project authorities and stakeholders.
  • Supported the rollout and commissioning of new sites, and backhaul integration with district PoPs.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols during field maintenance, including the use of PPE, lockout-tagout procedures, and safe handling of fiber-optic tools and electrical equipment.
  • Conducted routine safety audits and toolbox talks for field technicians to promote a zero-accident culture across all sites.
  • Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists for O&M activities to maintain high-quality service delivery and minimize human error.
  • Monitored and enforced compliance with DoT/BBNL safety and environmental standards during network installation, maintenance, and splicing activities.
  • Maintained a quality-first approach in fiber splicing, termination, and link testing to reduce signal losses, and ensure long-term network reliability.
  • Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring faults, and implemented corrective actions to improve system quality and reduce MTTR (Mean Time to Repair).
  • Performed quality audits on-site maintenance records, splicing joints, and equipment installation to ensure compliance with BharatNet Phase 3 guidelines.
  • Verified and validated network performance using tools like OTDR, Power Meter, and LSPM, ensuring that quality benchmarks were consistently met.
  • Ensured timely calibration of testing instruments, and proper storage of sensitive O&M equipment, to preserve testing accuracy and operational safety.
  • Collaborated with vendors and field teams to standardize quality practices across all clusters/GPs under coverage.

Maintenance Manager

Reliance Jio
Jagdalpur
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Led the operation and maintenance of 5,200 kilometers of optical fiber network and infrastructure maintenance of 1,800 ENB sites of Jagdalpur CMP for optimal performance.
  • Managed maintenance schedules for network infrastructure and telecommunications equipment.
  • Supervised repair teams to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Coordinated with vendors for procurement of maintenance supplies and tools.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify equipment malfunctions and safety issues.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
  • Trained staff on maintenance protocols and safety procedures effectively.
  • Monitored inventory levels to maintain necessary stock for repairs.
  • Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
  • Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.

Core Fiber Network Engineer

Reliance Jio
Jagdalpur
08.2015 - 04.2024
  • Overall responsible for the operation and maintenance of 5,200 kilometers of geography of the Jagdalpur CMP network, along with 18 in-house FRTs, for fault resolution within MTTR, and maintaining FTKM.
  • Asset management, updating of asset master, and maintenance history for assets.
  • Monitoring the performance of the Managed Services vendor against defined SLAs with respect to. Reliability of the OFC network.
  • Knowledge in OFC laying, fiber rectification. Splicing process of different OFC cables, i.e. Armored, unarmored, single, and ribbon fiber.
  • Manage external interfaces with local authorities and other operators.
  • Link testing, OTDR testing, and ring shifting and route diversion of live sites.
  • Supervising the trenching, cable blowing, and cable pulling of different types of soils with proper standard measurements.
  • OSP operations such as ducting, cable laying, blowing – fiber and copper, and construction of manholes, hand holes, and pulling chambers.
  • Uptime of utility equipment and network facilities.
  • HSE & F guidelines.
  • Change management, including documentation.
  • Materials management. Management of spares.
  • Compliance with QMS System Procedures and Guidelines.
  • Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with the NOC and Infrastructure Maintenance Core team for the resolution of critical technical issues.
  • Controlling no. Of faults and MTTR within targets for enhanced network availability.

Sr. Executive NMT Engineer

Bharti Airtel Ltd.
Raipur
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Operation and maintenance of the NLD OFC network at the Raipur NMT location.
  • Controlling no. Of faults and MTTR within targets for enhanced network availability.
  • Liaison with NNOC for fault clearance and the related activities during planned or unplanned events.
  • Detecting the alarms from the Operation and Maintenance Center, analyzing its root cause, and solving the problems with less outage.
  • Operation and Maintenance of ECI 100, ECI 300, ECI 1000, ECI 2000, BG 20, BG 40, Alcatel DWDM, Huawei, and OLP.

O&M Engineer - Network Engineer

Tata Communication Ltd.
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Company Overview: On behalf of Gemini Communication Ltd.
  • Experience of wireless communication Radwin at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and WiMAX at 3.3 GHz. Experience in installation, commissioning, testing, and O&M of RF equipment, namely Radwin (P2P), Telsima (Wimax) SS 2150, 2160, and 4100 equipment.

Network Engineer (O & M)

Reliance Communication Ltd.
Bhubaneswar
09.2011 - 01.2013
  • Knowledge of extensive experience in transmission network, as well as fault management, performance monitoring, network upgradation, 2CNO protection, capacity planning, etc.
  • Access to NMS for monitoring PDH/SDH-based network elements, such as PRESIDE Monitoring, EC-1 Controller, NEC-PNMS, and access to clarity for circuit creation and modification.
  • System administration of Element Controller (EC-1) NMS and also taking backup of all N/W elements under EC-1.
  • Monitoring, control, configuration, and management of MW nodes on NEC PASOLINK and PASOLINK NEO NMS.
  • Troubleshooting alarm occurrences, analyzing the root cause with resolution, and escalating the faults to the concerned departments.
  • Operation and Maintenance of Nortel (16XE, 4XE, N65, B65, OME 6100), FIBCOM (6325, 6235), MARCONI (O22, O25, O26, O34, O74, O64, O84).
  • E1 provisioning, circuit testing.

Education

B.Tech/B.E. - Electronics And TeleCommunications Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)
Bhubaneswar
07-2011

XII - Science

Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha
Odisha
01-2007

10th -

Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
Odisha
02-2005

Skills

  • Network operations
  • Wireless communication
  • Utility operation
  • Safety management
  • SLA compliance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Quality assurance
  • Vendor coordination
  • Performance monitoring
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Root cause analysis
  • Vendor management
  • Performance evaluations
  • Staff management
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Key performance indicators
  • Data analysis

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Oriya
  • Bengali

Total Work Experience

13 Years 7 Months

Courses Certifications

  • OFC training
  • JDSU RFMS training
  • Basic SDH & ATM concept training
  • Fire & safety training
  • One month Vocational Training on Optical Fiber Technology

Affiliations

  • Awarded 'Best Field Engineer' by [Employer/Vendor Name] for excellence in preventive maintenance and rapid fault resolution
  • Completed Advanced Fiber Optic Technician Training, FOA Certified, BSNL Certified
  • Led knowledge-sharing sessions for junior engineers and technicians on fiber testing, OTDR use, and quality checks
  • Active volunteer in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and local community clean-up drives during maintenance visits to rural sites
  • Acted as the single point of contact (SPOC) for multi-village cluster survey activities under BharatNet Phase III of MP Circle

Languages

Oriya
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
A2
Telugu
Beginner (A1)
A1

Websites

Timeline

Manager -Operation & Quality

NCC Limited
04.2025 - Current

Maintenance Manager

Reliance Jio
05.2024 - 02.2025

Core Fiber Network Engineer

Reliance Jio
08.2015 - 04.2024

Sr. Executive NMT Engineer

Bharti Airtel Ltd.
08.2013 - 08.2015

O&M Engineer - Network Engineer

Tata Communication Ltd.
03.2013 - 08.2013

Network Engineer (O & M)

Reliance Communication Ltd.
09.2011 - 01.2013

B.Tech/B.E. - Electronics And TeleCommunications Engineering

Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)

XII - Science

Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha

10th -

Board of Secondary Education, Odisha

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