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RAJU VADIVELU

RAJU VADIVELU

Project Manager-Integrated Network Access Lead
Chennai

Summary

In quest of professional enrichments in Project Execution /RF performance Monitoring and Optimization/ alarm monitoring / Engineering / Operations & Maintenance/Project Management with a growth oriented organization, preferably in Telecom industry IP Knowledge.

I hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University. I have over 12 years of experience in project management, with a diverse background in the telecommunications industry.

I started my career as a project coordinator at Aircel, where I gained valuable experience managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. After five years, I moved on to Jio, where I worked as a Network Lead for six years. During this time, I was responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure.

Currently, I am working at TCTS as a Project Manager, where I handle international clients and oversee project management activities. My responsibilities include managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project outcomes.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing cricket, which helps me stay active and engaged in teamwork. I am also happily married and have two wonderful children. I reside in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and am grateful for the opportunity to work in such a vibrant and dynamic community."

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

Tata Communication and Transformation Services
Chennai
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission for UK and Europe Client.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Asst Manager- Integrated Network Access Lead-FTTX

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
Cuddalore
10.2015 - 08.2022
  • Handling a Team in Achieving RF Accolades and KPI Monitoring,FTTX
  • Proficient in handling and Maintaining Cisco Routers(920-I and 920-O type Routers)
  • Handling TN-North-FTTX-Fiber Planning Excecution
  • Supervised a Team of Technicians and Rigger in achieving 100% Network Availability despite of Climatic Challenge’s
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by Capacity Addition and coverage footprint upgrades
  • Planned New Sites based on their Need and provided intact coverage across TN-North
  • Have been awarded twice as Top performer in various Category of project
  • Ensured the Team in maintaining the KPI’s like HOSR, SSSR, NWA, and RLF
  • Been Number one across TN for maintaining Low number of RLF in sites
  • Maintained Best Numbers in TERMS of Volte Drop (0.01% Best in Industry)
  • Ensured 4G Coverage in all major villages and focussed in Even Remote towns and Villages
  • Actively Coordinated with Vendor in RMA process for getting Replacement for R&R
  • Lead a High Talented team and achieved a Bench Mark of 72.5 Kms fibre in Cuddalore Main Town In spite of several challenges in ROW
  • Have been a key performer in MW Conversion to Fibre following all method of procedures
  • Demonstrated field teams about the importance of Quality of Service
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Senior Engineer

Aircel Limited, ROTN, BTS
Cuddalore
01.2010 - 10.2015
  • Hands-on experience in Ericsson BTS technology, traffic node commissioning and working of (2P / 6P / 20P)
  • Proficient in handling high capacity SDH (HICAP) sites
  • Handling Cuddalore, (Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Pondicherry) regions uptime of (RBSC) Aircel, O&M
  • Achieved 100% new site integration targets and HOP up-gradation to the desired expectancy; identified degraded HOPS and resolved them in stipulated time in prevented outages
  • Ensured customer satisfaction in regions by resolving RF related problems through drive test
  • Planned SDH and Traffic node rings and effectively implemented in cuddalore cluster
  • Encountered a problem in tejas, which have been never reported earlier was solved with reference to assistance from Tejas professional team and made recovery action such that it never happens in future
  • Used Ericsson 2202 BTS which were considered as inefficient and integrated a C sector in puduchatram and gave coverage to a village kothattai and earned about 2 lakhs revenue out of nothing
  • Due to non availability of fijutsu spares (radio), these hops were not used, but as a team headed by me tested such fijutsu hop by replacing fijutsu radio by normal 7G Ericsson radio and we made it as a great success
  • Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.

Trainee

Siemens Ltd
Neyveli
06.2009 - 12.2009


  • Demonstrated excellence in handling maintenance of Power Plant (1200 MW), ESP Systems, Boilers, Protection and Switchgear Systems.

Education

B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Thirumalai Engineering College, Anna University
07.2005 - 04.2009

12th -

Jawahar Higher Secondary School
Neyveli
06.2004 - 04.2005

10th -

Jawahar Higher Secondary School, C.B.S.E. Board
Neyveli
06.2002 - 04.2003

Skills

    Conversant with AI tools

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Accomplishments

  • Title : Mobile Jammering
  • Organisation : NLC Ltd., (Telecom) Mini Ratna – Government of India Enterprise, Neyveli
  • Duration : 3 months
  • Description : This project was based on generating high power resonant frequencies with the excess power being utilized in jamming the voice / data frequencies of mobile cellular phones thereby avoiding disturbances by probable creation of them at sensitive places – advantage proven With the usage of IC741 over conventional 555 timers in addition both switch end and site end as well
  • TRAININGS UNDERGONE
  • Title : General electronics
  • Organisation : ORBIT Controls and Services, Chennai
  • Duration : 1 month
  • Description : This training was based on the study of various kinds of electronic devices (both active and passive) and their nature, properties, etc
  • Title : Telecommunication
  • Organisation : NLC Ltd., Neyveli
  • Duration : 15 days
  • Description : This training was based on the study of telecommunication, OFC splicing techniques and regarding microwave transmission
  • INDUSTRIAL VISITS
  • BSNL-Cuddalore
  • ITI-Bangalore
  • Hindustan Photo Films –Ooty.

Additional Information

  • ACCOLADES / EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENT , Won District Level Hockey Championship for two consecutive years. Actively participated in the State Level Quiz Competition. PERSONAL VITAE Date of Birth :, Language Proficiency : English & Tamil Address : 55/10A Pudhukuppam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - 607001 Location Preference : Any where around India

Interests

Power Automate

Cricket

Timeline

Project Manager

Tata Communication and Transformation Services
08.2022 - Current

Asst Manager- Integrated Network Access Lead-FTTX

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
10.2015 - 08.2022

Senior Engineer

Aircel Limited, ROTN, BTS
01.2010 - 10.2015

Trainee

Siemens Ltd
06.2009 - 12.2009

B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Thirumalai Engineering College, Anna University
07.2005 - 04.2009

12th -

Jawahar Higher Secondary School
06.2004 - 04.2005

10th -

Jawahar Higher Secondary School, C.B.S.E. Board
06.2002 - 04.2003
RAJU VADIVELUProject Manager-Integrated Network Access Lead