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Nitesh Chavan

Panvel

Summary

  • 8+ years of experience in handling Backbone and Wireless network.
  • Responsible for Planning, Implementation, Troubleshooting, Optimization and Maintenance of Backbone as well as customer network.
  • Knowledge on routing protocols- RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP and Switch- Ether channel, Vlan, STP, RSTP, MSTP.
  • Good knowledge of SDN technology.
  • Understanding of Python coding, Power BI, F5 load balancer and VMware.
  • Hands on experience of router and switches on multi-vendor products Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel and Huawei.
  • Troubleshooting of IPv4, routing protocol-OSPF and switch- Vlan, STP, RSTP.
  • Hands on Experience on Wireless devices, Network Inventory Management System & Performance Management System.
  • Ability to work in a fast pace environment and prioritize work.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RF Planning and Optimization

Tata Communication Limited
01.2016 - Current
  • Provide technical support and act as RF subject matter expert to peers on customer-specific product design and implementation.
  • Create customer deliverables including link budgets, frequency plans, propagation prediction maps, and provides network optimization feedback.
  • Perform site surveys with other network implementation teams in order to verify suitability of candidate for zoning, acquisition and construction
  • Monitor day-to-day work progress and compile various reports.
  • Perform and guide RF related efforts for drive testing, RF tuning and performance optimization, troubleshooting, etc.
  • Identify and resolve problems that affect product performance.
  • Serve as subject matter expert during coverage planning, equipment deployment, technical verification processes, and field trials as needed.
  • Answer radio planning queries during sales and product activities as well as site selection guidance.
  • Drive continuous process improvement.
  • Provide efficient feedback throughout production process.
  • Monitoring device before and after configuration changes and make necessary reports/presentation.
  • Generate RF engineering related reports(Network Accessibility, Network Congestion, Traffic Map,Single Site Verification Status, BTS Hardware Upgrade Project, Low revenue sites project, Obstructed sites project) & presentation as required.
  • Monthly monitoring Network Performance, Troubleshooting, and Improvement KPI.
  • Lead 6 Capacity Projects by taking care of Project Cost, Approval, Implementation and Execution in discussion with Implementation, Product, Finance, and Operation team.
  • Power BI tool and Python script used for report presentation and automate task.
  • Involve in UAT for process change.
  • Successfully completed the Asset Inventory Tool project for a cross-functional team, resulting in a fully functional and user-friendly platform that improved inventory accuracy and reduced costs.

Associate Engineer

Prompt Personnel Consultancy on behalf of Tata Communications Limited
05.2014 - 12.2015

Backhaul Design, Planning and Capacity

  • Designing and Planning
    - End to End Backhaul architecture.
    - POP creations as per Business requirement.
    - Fiber path throughout network.
    - Microwave ring design.
    - Transport Design and Redundancy
    - IPv4 and Vlan allocation for equipment.
  • Backhaul project management.
  • Interaction with Vendors and Access Strategy team for Fiber Capacity.
  • Support technician, Implementation and Operation team in equipment installation and maintenance.
  • Maintain up-time of backhaul system and nodes.
  • Troubleshooting of IPv4, Routing protocol (OSPF) and Layer 2 switch Vlan, RSTP, STP.
  • Performed backhaul audits within Networks pulled utilization stats.
  • Evaluate policies, technical procedures, and update process.

Education

B.E. in Electronics And Communications

HIT College of Engineering
Nidasoshi, Belgaum
06.2012

Skills

  • Ekahau Wi-Fi Planning tool
  • RF Devices: Telsima, Radwin and Cambium
  • Network Inventory Tools: Cramer and BPM, Optimus-NW Augment, 3D Map, FTAC/ITAC tracking system and RF KPI
  • RF Tools: MapInfo 19 version and Mentum Planet
  • Monitoring Tools: Wireless One, Telsima NMS, Radwin NMS and Cambium NMS
  • Network Device: Routers (Cisco- 2950,7206, 7606, Alcatel- 7750) and Switches (Cisco- 3750, Juniper Ex-4200, Huawei- 5300)
  • Python Coding: Jupyter, Pandas library
  • Power BI tool

Skills

  • Analytics Skill
  • Project Management
  • Strategy Planning and Optimization
  • Reporting Data and Analytic
  • Ms-Office


Certification

  • Ekahau Wireless Design ECSE November, 2023
  • Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional-Internet Access April,2020.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate January,2020.
  • Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator-Internet Access January,2020.
  • ONF Certified SDN Associate March,2019.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate August,2013.

Training and Courses

  • Wi-Fi Learning Program September, 2023.
  • Networks and Security course from Coursera August, 2022.
  • Introduction to Data Analytics March, 2022
  • Python course from Coursera January,2021.
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks May,2019
  • Cisco CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional February,2013.

Achievement

  • Awarded for contributions to cross-functional projects, on Project Marketplace platform.
  • Awarded for INCE Project Network Expansion planning with very grass root level analysis with Sales and Product Customer Data Points to make it ready network for LM customers.
  • Awarded for providing Banking customer solution while deliveries in achieving target.
  • Playing Cricket for Tata Communications Limited.

Timeline

RF Planning and Optimization

Tata Communication Limited
01.2016 - Current

Associate Engineer

Prompt Personnel Consultancy on behalf of Tata Communications Limited
05.2014 - 12.2015

B.E. in Electronics And Communications

HIT College of Engineering
Nitesh Chavan