Abrar Shah
Address:Tngo Colony, Gachibowli,500032 email: [Link]@[Link]
Hyderabad, Telangana, India LinkedIn Profile
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Phone:91-7006100171, 01942433928
OBJECTIVE
I am an extremely motivated, well-organized, enthusiastic & industrious professional, with a
meticulous attention to details seeking challenging assignments in an organization of repute to utilize
my experience for mutual benefit and further groom my career & technical experience.
Seeking opportunity and assignments across Digital industry.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Competent, diligent & result-oriented professional, with an extensive work experience of more than
11 years in Design/Planning and operations of Telecommunication Networks.
• A focused, Certified Professional with rich experience in Designing, Planning, Operating Projects and
Team Management across Digital industry
• Planning, Operations and performance of IP-MPLS Backhaul Access/Core Network based on Cisco
Unified MPLS Mobility Transport Architecture (UMMTA).
• Solid Understanding and working experience of IP Core planning, design and integration.
• Experience in coordinating for techno-commercial negotiations with customers, preparing the
Network technology Designs for estimates at corporate level.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection and
coordination with internal & external departments.
• Experience of managing the teams located around different geographical locations.
• Experience in driving and managing the teams for project and process closures.
• Experience of working efficiently in a demanding, multi-cultural, multitasking environment with
changing priorities and challenging deadlines
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Participated in Network Optimization, Network Consolidation and new Technology implementation at
Operator Vodafone-idea in India.
• Network Rollout, IP/MPLS Planning and Operations done for India’s first 4G telecom operator Reliance
Jio.
• Worked on a major 4G project for the services launch.
• Managed the team of Technology partners for EPC,IMS,MME and IP Core Node Acceptance,
integration, handover for 4G LTE Services.
• Implementing Data center technologies for Reliance Jio Core Network.
• End to end Service Assurance, Availability Management, Performance evaluation of network.
• IP/MPLS Network operations, Performance and KPI monitoring for India’s first LTE Network Network
Planning and Design L2VPN,ILL,L3VPN for Enterprise delivery.
EXPERIENCE
Shabodi (MAY2021-Current)
Technical Product Manager,5G Development
KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES:
• Currently part of the development team of new 5G venture.
• Collaborating and managing the team for the Development of Application Enablement Platform (AEP)
which is going to create new offerings by capitalizing the 5G network capabilities.
• Currently involved in technical discussions and decisions focused Around POC for realization of the
Product services. Evangelized the product vision and building trust by maintaining an accurate and
achievable roadmap.
• Collaborating with the team for real time technical problem solving, out of box thinking and building
strong interpersonal capabilities.
• Regular potential Customer interactions to identify specific 5G technology use cases which our
product can offer.
Vodafoneidea India (JUNE2020 –MAY 2021)
Worked at Vodafone-idea as Assistant General Manager, Technology/IP MPLS Planning and Strategy
Responsibilities include:
:
• Design IP/MPLS network as per business needs
• Exploring new techniques related to IP/MPLS and evolving robust architecture using available
resources.
• End to End IP Planning, optimization and performance management of IP/MPLS network involving
multi technology partner system.
• Monitoring of IP/MPLS Network performance, Capacity and optimization activities across all circles.
• Suggesting/Evaluation of new features, products and solutions by engaging with technology partners
on regular basis for enhanced customer experience.
• Preparing guidelines and processes for circle teams for IP/MPLS network performance Planning.
• Review of change notes, technical notes and PR file changes.
• Participated in developing SDN/NFV architecture, define blueprint for network and DC interconnect,
develop service Orchestration model.
• Comply and adhere to CAPEX budget, data accuracy, focus on cost efficiency and optimization.
• Exploring the adoption of new technology initiatives such as implementation of Cloud native setup,
and Open Network Architecture.
Reliance Jio India (JULY2015 –MAY2020)
Worked at Reliance Jio in Network planning and Engineering (NP&E) as IP LEAD
Responsibilities include:
• Planning and Operation of IP Backhaul for 4G LTE services
• Provide leadership for operational excellence in IP access domain, which involves understanding the
critical variables to control in IP access/Core and then creating/aligning corresponding processes to
ensure KPI/SLA compliance on daily basis.
• Implementation/Integration of IP/MPLS equipment and solutions as defined by SoW and MOP, NIP.
• Backhaul IP/MPLS KPI improvement and Monitoring.
• Design Document validation and implementation
• LLD, HLD and Link budgeting Implementation
• Preparing configuration templates and node specific configuration covering basic setup, routing,
MPLS, security, redundancy, QOS, accounting and services.
• Planning Enterprise service delivery over IP/MPLS for Leased line (ILL) and Enterprise IP telephony
solutions (IP CENTREX) build around IMS.
• Planning Enterprise service delivery through BNG for OLT fixed line Enterprise services for GPON.
• Perform capacity planning upgradation following network KPIs and forecasts.
• Review all aspects of the planning/design of IP/MPLS Backhaul including interfaces with the
RAN,DWDM.
• Proactive monitoring and ensure associated actions are proposed to resolve the alarms.
Reliance Jio India:(DEC 2013 – JUL 2015)
Worked at Reliance Jio in Core Deployment and Acceptance (NP&E) as Assistant Manager Acceptance
Responsibilities include:
• Managing the team of PBOT Technology partners (Cisco, Samsung, Nokia, Mavenir, Genband, HP) for
IP/EPC/IMS/MME Packet core deployment and Acceptance.
• Involved in core Design document HLD,LLD technical discussions and approvals for IP/EPC/IMS/MME
implementation.
• ACCEPTANCE (ATP), HANDOVER of IP and Packet core Nodes from PBOT Technology partners as per
Design documents and test verifications.
• Project management and implementation. Ensuring NDD creation, surveying, OCI, installation and
Commissioning of Nodes.
• BOQ and material delivery negotiations with Technology Partners for IP/ Packet Core
Dickson Telecommunications Pvt LTD (AUG 2012-NOV 2013)
Worked as Network Engineer
Responsibilities include:
• Responsible for Service implementation at Customer Premises.
• Responsible for collaborating with Technicians for making sure high-quality services are provided to
customers
• Monitoring customer inquiries and solving technical problems.
• Responsible for implementation of SIP services, upgrading PBX into IP by implementing Cisco Call
manager for Customers.
• Actively Managed IP communications.
• Configured and maintained over 500 VOIP Phones throughout several sites.
• Created and Presented Technical solutions to Potential Clients.
Ericsson India Pvt LTD(ESSJAY Ericsson) (Feb 2010-JUL 2012)
Worked at Ericsson India as O&M Engineer (Bharti Airtel and Aircel India Projects)
Responsibilities include:
• Responsible for implementation, operation & maintenance of Ericsson BTS (2202, 2204, 2964, 2964v2,
2111) & all links (SDH, PDH).
• Performing integration and commissioning of NODE-B 6000 series (6101,6202.6601,6601E)
• Commissioning, Operations and fault finding of Ericsson Transmission equipment like Traffic-node,
Mini-link, Hi-cap, and AXX.
PROFESSIONAL
➢ TRAININGS
Cisco certified network and CERTIFICATIONS
Associate (Routing And Switching)
• Cisco certified network Associate (VOIP)
• Cisco certified network Associate (Routing and Switching)
• Cisco Certified Express Collaboration Systems Engineer Representative v2
• Attended Corporate Training for SDN and NFV Implementation
• Attended Corporate Training for Cisco ACI Implementation
• Attended Corporate Training for network virtualization with VMware
• Attended Corporate Training for FTTX Implementation
• Corporate Trainings on Fundamentals of IP/MPLS and KPI for LTE 4G services
• Introduction to Internet of Things, Certified By Stanford Center for Professional Development
• Innovation and Creativity, Certified By Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning
• Leading People, Certified By Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning
• Currently Preparing for Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification.
• Currently preparing for ONF certified SDN Associate (OCSA) exams
• O-RAN, SDN/NFV Evangelist, Good Knowledge of O-RAN solutions such as SD-RAN envisioned by ONF,
awareness about O-RAN standardization by O-RAN Alliance and regular research by consortiums like
TIP,ONF,ONAP,3gpp regarding 5G Standardization.
• Awareness about research and development going on around 5G Connected Edge Cloud, keenly
studying about initiatives like DARPA (US Defense) sponsored 5G Edge cloud solution named PRONTO
and ONF AETHER.
• DEVOPS and Agile Methodology
• PYTHON, P4 programming language
• MS OFFICE
Extra-Curricular Achievements
• Participated in Subroto Mukherjee cup Football National Tournament organized by sports authority
of India for JK state in year 2000 in New Delhi.
• Participated in under-17 cricket national Tournament organized by board of control for cricket in India
(BCCI) for JK state in year 2003-04.
• Participated in inter university cricket tourney organized by youth services and sports in year 2007.
• Participated in inter college football and cricket tournaments in year 2007, 2008.
• Participated in inter school football and cricket tournaments and captained the school cricket team in
year 2001 and secured the best captain’s award
EDUCATION:
B. Tech, Electronics & communication, 2005-2010
SSM College of Engineering & Technology, University of Kashmir, J&K, India
