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Tushar Atkari

Tushar Atkari

Project Management professional
Pune

Summary


Resourceful Project Manager with 20 + years of expertise in organizing telecom Project Management, operations, financial oversight like Acceptance Testing, Work completion certificate,

and resource management to achieve smooth flow and completion of project within timeline and smooth hand over for Operations.

Leads procurement of resources including Vendor Management Team, equipment, . monitors projects by adhering schedule and budget, managing project Target, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager

HFCL
12.2020 - Current
  • Customer: - INDIAN Army - NFS Project - which includes multiple subprojects - INFRA (design of infra space, I&C of DG set, SMPS, UPS), fiber rollout, IP MPLS router network, GPON network implementation, Telepresence Facility design and implementation, and endpoint phone upgradation to enhance customer seamless and secure communication.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for projects.
  • Identified plans and resources (equipment, vendor team, customer endpoint requirements) required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments, sharing the project progress report and making decisions to achieve the target time, budget, and schedule of the project.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion. Liaison with the customer (Indian Army) with high official ranks, such as Commanding Officer, Officer Commanding, and Junior Commanding Officer, for project milestones, network LLD finalization, and daily progress reports.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Complition of Phase wise Document sig off like SAT, AT SIGN OFF, work complition certificate for BSNL from Customer PICG

Network Operation Lead

Vodafone idea Limited
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Total: Nashik, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar - 900 cell sites, core element network operation.
  • Created comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the network operations. To maintain 900 cell sites (2G, 3G, LTE cell sites, and related core network) network availability and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed regular operational review meetings for suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources to achieve quality I&C, regular preventive maintenance, key performance indicators, and RF drive test reports.
  • Delivered comprehensive technical training programs for staff members, enhancing overall team competency levels.
  • Continuous improvement functions for the zonal team, based on customer complaints.
  • Coordinated with the Zonal Business Head and the sales team representative. On the field, effectively integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
  • Meeting with the business team for better service, understanding, and improvement areas.
  • Optimized team performance by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, expectations in accordance with best practices.

Telecom Project - Global Div.

Vanu India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Account Manager for Domestic and International Projects - [Client: MTN - South Africa, Hotspot - Nigeria, Ceslink - East Timor, Indonesia, India - North-East Assam - BSNL].
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.
  • Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
  • Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
  • Coordination for POC of Cell site. (Carried out necessary implementation and testing.) Built trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Prepared status charts for daily management meetings in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
  • Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
  • Training and development of partners at a global environment to deliver successful results in the field.
  • Developed technical requirement documentation for customer requirements.
  • Her requirements were established, and communication was maintained between monitoring and coordinating for acceptance testing of services, and ensuring a successful handover.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.

Senior Manager, Projects

Telenor India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 08.2018
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget through effective resource allocation and prioritization.
  • A total of 515 sites in Nashik, Maharashtra, I&C carried out operations, and around 23% of the VLR base customers.
  • Achieved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Implemented agile methodologies, adapting quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining project milestones.
  • Developed high-performing teams by employing targeted recruitment and training initiatives.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • To check equipment performance, including quality implementation, KPI performance, and RF drive test report.
  • Lead the team and manage the site engineer and subcontractor for the network rollout for the BSC and new cell site as per target.
  • Coordinating with the Infra Partner for site readiness in terms of acquisition, civil work, tower, and electrical work.
  • Site inspection for compliance, as per guidelines, in terms of passive and active work.
  • Developing monthly ORM with Infra Partner and MS Partner, MOM preparation, and action plan for improving NWA.
  • Interacting with DOT officials for phase-wise MRO testing.
  • Coordinated with business teams to determine timely delivery and compliance with project requirements.

Assistant Program Manager

Huawei Telecommunications
03.2009 - 01.2010
  • Total scope of 950 items. Sites in western Maharashtra and Goa were carried out by Leading Teams and rewarded for the same.
  • Program management for achieving the daily cell site I&C target by planning field engineers with sub-vendors.
  • Evaluated program performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Planned for I&C of microwave connectivity for cell site to achieve daily Cell site integration.
  • Microwave Dismantling / Swapping - Coordinate with Planning Team for Traffic shifting plan, Removing Network Management and restoration of management for further site, Card slot De-reservation to get exact Availability report, deployment of Dismantling Team, proper inventory validation, Check form sign off at site , material transportation and unloading at Warehouse with received inventory validation along with check form.
  • Preparation & distribution of daily progress report (DPR) about project progress to superior & customer.
  • Served on Site RFI Co-ordination with host operator [Aircel] and respective infra partner for infra readiness.
  • Oversaw activities of material management -reconciliation, vendor development, deployment.
  • Training & skill enhancement to vendor, and quality check and acceptance test procedure.
  • Maintain standards, procedures, operating and service level agreements for successful Handover to operation.

Assistant Manager

Idea Cellular Ltd.
02.2006 - 03.2009
  • Around 3500 sites of Maharashtra & Goa I&C carried out by Leading Teams & multiple time rewarded for same.
  • Program management activities for BTS Roll out, Microwave - New Implementation Roll out , IBS & infra readiness as per monthly target.
  • Planning & Coordinating with field engineer, subcontractor for daily task.
  • Preparation of daily progress report (DPR) closely tracking and initiate action to achieve Target.
  • Drive vendors/Site Engineers for timely completion of Tower, Shelter, DG/PIU/AC commissioning & Electrical part. ( Monitoring Tower Foundation / Tower Erection Work closely for timely completion with civil engg.)
  • Synchronize all infra readiness MSEB Liaisoning , DG set I&C , SMPS I&C , Earthing , Alarm Integration , Media readiness for cell site I&C.
  • Vendor development & time to time training as per new product.
  • Coordination & validation of material availability at warehouse as per MTD target.
  • Acceptance testing & successful handover to customer.

Field Engineer (Consultant- Mafoi)

Tata Teleservices
08.2005 - 02.2006
  • O&M of PDH & SDH network, wired line access equipment.
  • NOC Management - Alarm Management, Report generation , MW link configuration , E1 Provisioning.
  • Installation & maintenance of POI.
  • Work with Fiber restoration team to identify Cut by using OTDR & Optical Meter.
  • Fault finding & Troubleshoot for wire line UTSTAR equipment and restoration of service to customer.

Field Engineer (Consultant-Innovsource)

Global Tele system Ltd.
07.2003 - 08.2005
  • Around Maharashtra, UP-W, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand 700 site I&C.
  • Installation & Commissioning of GSM / CDMA - BTS & Microwave Links.
  • Swapping Project -Ericsson To Nokia -Field Readiness / Media Readiness.
  • Microwave Dismantling / Swapping - BSNL RJ Circle - Coordinate with Planning Team for Traffic shifting plan, Removing Network Management and restoration of management for further site, Card slot Dereservation to get exact Availability report, deployment of Dismantling Team, proper inventory validation, Check form sign off at site , material transportation and unloading at Warehouse with received inventory validation along with check form.
  • Passive Infra Equipment I&C - Acceptance Test [SMPS, Battery Bank].

Education

Bachelor in engineering - Electronics & Telecom

MGM College of Engineering

Diploma in Electronics and Telecom - undefined

SHJP Polytechnic

Skills

Project management

Project planning

Project planning and development

Project tracking

Strategic planning

Risk management

Operations

Certification

PRINCE2, Peoplecert (UK), 12/01/19

Employment Timeline

  • HFCL Project Manager, HFCL, 12/01/20, Present, NFS Project-Microwave, IP MPLS, GPON, Maharashtra, Start to End Project Management, Coordinate for RFI of site, Identification of Vendor & Train them, Day to Day Dashboard preparation, Liaison with Customer, Coordinate to Prepare of all document for SAT Certificate, Developing fortnight Governance call, Monthly meeting with commanding officer, Interacting with Govt. Authority, Offer for AT to customer
  • Vodafone Idea Limited Network Operation Lead, Vodafone Idea Limited, 03/01/20, 12/31/20, Nashik, Maharashtra, Involved in project coordination, Check Equipment Performance, Continuous improvement functions, Developing monthly ORM with Infra Partner, Microwave Dismantling / Swapping
  • Vanu India Pvt. Ltd. Project Lead, Vanu India Pvt. Ltd., 09/01/18, 03/31/20, Nashik, Maharashtra, Responsible for project Coordination, Coordination for POC of Cell site, Planning & Execution for Active & Passive Infra services, Monitoring & coordinating for Acceptance Testing
  • Telenor India Pvt. Ltd. Senior Manager CTL, Telenor India Pvt. Ltd., 01/01/10, 08/31/18, Nashik, Maharashtra, Involved in project coordination, Check Equipment Performance, Lead Team & Management of Site Engineer, Coordinating with Infra Partner for site readiness
  • Huawei Telecommunications. Assistant Manager, Huawei Telecommunications, 03/01/09, 01/31/10, MH & Goa, Maharashtra, Program management for achieving daily Cell site I&C target, Preparation & distribution of daily progress report, Oversaw activities of material management
  • Idea Cellular Ltd. Assistant Manager, Idea Cellular Ltd., 02/01/06, 03/31/09, MH & Goa, Maharashtra, Program management activities for BTS Roll out, Planning & Coordinating with field engineer, Preparation of daily progress report
  • Tata Teleservices MH. Field Engineer, Tata Teleservices, 08/01/05, 02/28/06, Mumbai, Maharashtra, O&M of PDH & SDH network, NOC Management, Installation & maintenance of POI
  • Global Tele system Ltd. Field Engineer, Global Tele system Ltd., 07/01/03, 08/31/05, Maharashtra, Installation & Commissioning of GSM / CDMA, Swapping Project - Ericsson To Nokia, Microwave Dismantling / Swapping

Timeline

Project Manager

HFCL
12.2020 - Current

Network Operation Lead

Vodafone idea Limited
03.2020 - 12.2020

Telecom Project - Global Div.

Vanu India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 03.2020

Senior Manager, Projects

Telenor India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 08.2018

Assistant Program Manager

Huawei Telecommunications
03.2009 - 01.2010

Assistant Manager

Idea Cellular Ltd.
02.2006 - 03.2009

Field Engineer (Consultant- Mafoi)

Tata Teleservices
08.2005 - 02.2006

Field Engineer (Consultant-Innovsource)

Global Tele system Ltd.
07.2003 - 08.2005

Diploma in Electronics and Telecom - undefined

SHJP Polytechnic

Bachelor in engineering - Electronics & Telecom

MGM College of Engineering

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