GAURAV SINGH CHAUHAN
A versatile, high-energy professional with immense understanding of number offering 15+
years of rich experience in Project Management, RF optimization and Operations &
Maintenance assignments with an organization of high repute
Core Competencies Profile Summary
Result-oriented Professional with rich and extensive experience in
Radio network planning Project Management, Radio Access Network Planning and Operations
& Maintenance; currently associated with Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.
Project Management Proven track record in implementing strategies for telecom projects,
managing complete range of activities right from conceptualization, to
installation, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of networks &
Operations Management systems
Frequent in identifying new technology / product / services for Radio
Installation & Commissioning network planning for new sites, plan for modernization of network based
on latest technology
Troubleshooting Proficient in handling on network operations & fault rectification for all
technical problems; addressing and resolving all issues related with
Configuration & Integration performance; ensuring maximum network uptime
Ability to relate to people at any level of management and significant
Technical Support experience in working with customers and cross-functional teams for
executing projects
Team Management Rich understanding of relevant parameters required for proper
operation
Possess interpersonal skill in ensuring preventive maintenance of
networks including schedules / shutdown maintenance to ensure trouble-
free and seamless operations
Proficiency in handling on network operations & fault rectification for all
technical problems
Education
B.Tech. from Azad Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow UP,
India (Dr. RML University, Faizabad) with 68.3% in 2004
12th from Shivaji Inter College – Kanpur, UP Board, Allahabad with 62.2%
in 1999
10th from Subhash Smarak Inter College - Kanpur, UP Board, Allahabad
with 61.01% in 1996
Soft Skills Carrier Timeline
July 2015- to Till date : Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd as RAN manager–New sites, UBR,
Work Experience WI-FI and MW Deployment
Project: Reliance JIO – Radio network planning and Optimization
LTE offender Analysis (Accessibility, Retain ability)- Analysing & proposing solutions
for daily top offenders cases.
Poor KPI Cell (Session Failure, Handover Failure, VoLTE Drop, Muting, ASR) analysis &
rectification.
Analysis of Call Failure Cause codes for CMP & taking corrective actions
Coordination with Planning Team for new site requirement to remove coverage holes.
Alarm Clearance based on Daily NHQ Reports. Supporting Field Teams for the same
through LSMR Tool.
Monitoring of Periodic Preventive maintenance activity.
Small Cell Indoor, Small Cell Outdoor, WIFI maintenance & fault rectification
Site optimization Recommendations & Implementation based on Drive Test conducted
for Clot Optimization.
Closure of pending Clot after optimization using XCAL Tool
LTE mobility & Throughput Analysis.
EVDO offender Analysis (CFR & CDR) - Analysing & proposing solutions for daily top 3
offenders for CDR & CFR cases.
CDMA offender Analysis (Block & Drop) - Analysing & proposing solutions for daily top
3 offenders for VDR & VBR cases.
Responsible for add D1 neighbors for D2 sites & addition of HRPD neighbors for 800
MHz Sites.
Responsible for 2.5 GHz OAC & 800 MHz OAC process end to end as check pre audit of
parameters.
Missing NBR analysis & NBR additions (LTE EvDO & CDMA): Analysis of missing NBR
& NBR creation in LSM & BSM.
Sleeping carrier analysis: Analysing & proposing solution for sleeping carriers on day
to day basis.
Cluster Acceptance 3G & 4G
Maintaining Parameter compliance for LTE, EvDO & CDMA Technologies.
Fax Flash implementations as per requirement from customer.
Handling team of Installation,MW Alignment , Functionality test , E1/Ethernet
Throughput test before AT.
Weekly review with customers to get in Sync with their requirements and preparing
internal team to meet the commitment.
Preparing weekly program report for corporate concerns.
Meeting with all IP Sub cons with customers and sharing the concerns of sites handed
over to us.
Analysing DPR of Sub cons and upgrading them to meet our targets.
Jul’13 – Jun’15 with Ericsson Global India Limited as Shift Manger / GNOC Manager
Project:
MBNL UK Project (Mobile Broadband network limited OUK, 3UK & H3G.)
Description: Scope of project involved all domains (RAN, Performance,
Lockdown permits, Transmission, BO &FO) for H3G, OUK & 3
Mobile for incident record investigation. It also included raise
incident, detect event – initial assessment, communications
COMMS, escalation, SLA, impact assessment, clear fault definition,
resolution.
Key Result Areas:
Looked after effective & efficient Surveillance / L1 Fault Management, Performance
Management & Preventive Maintenance of entire Network for all domains (2G, 3G, 4G,
TX and Core)
RF Optimization: Optimization of the network by conducting Drive tests to observe
and address the RF signal and receive quality issues. Analysis of TCH Drop and SD
Drop on day to day basis and resolving the problem of cells having high drops by
changing frequencies/installing filters/replacing of faulty TRXs/Getting hardware
checked and corrected etc
KPI monitoring, Network Statistics Mon Scheduling drive test and analyzing the results
and comparative drive test : Traffic Evaluation/Statistical Analysis of the Network,
providing corrective measures and thereby making sure that the Network runs
successfully under high traffic.
Shouldered the responsibility of:
Managing biggest telecom network of UK and biggest project with EGI with the team of
400+ engineers with multiple stakeholders and ensuring SLA and KPI delivery of the
MS
Assuring compliance to trouble ticket management / event management KPI / SLA
fulfilment
Initiating, supporting and implementing uniform organizational processes
Actively involved in management meetings related to shift operations activities
Identifying training requirements for people and providing coaching, where applicable
Assigned work to the personnel with training and skills capable of doing the task
Undertook activities related to Balanced Scorecard, OPM & IPM parameters fulfilment
Accountable for assuring that:
Sep’10 – Jul’13 with Huawei Telecommunication India Pvt. Ltd. As Project
Management / Zonal Technical Lead-
Project: Videocon Rollout Project, MTS roll Project Work Lucknow (UPE), RCOM Mumbai,
NOC (Gurgaon), GNOC (Bangalore)
Key Result Areas:
Roll out of Huawei 700 BTS for Videocon project.
Responsible for Macro, Micro & Wi-Fi planning & implementation.
Handling all project Activities of 4G for CG State.
Full fill the Regulatory compliances including MRO,EMF, SACFA & Spectrum cleaning.
PREVIOUS Responsible for site SCFT coordination and Cluster optimization with Vendor.
EXPERIENCE Monitoring and optimization of RF KPI’s.
Managing & heading RF with Business team.
Timely AT and SCFT of sites after integration.
Trouble shooting of MW, BTS, SDH, PDH, Rings.
Verifying data from OMCR related to TX, RxL, Zero Calls, and Unhealthy Trx etc.
Including maximum sites as a part of Ring Protection.
Heavy Project rollout for Old network as well as New Launching Operator.
Manpower management including Vendor, Sub vendor as well as field Engineers.
Customer complaints regarding Voice/Data with the help of MS team as well as RF
team.
Worked on Transmission Equipment (NMS) of Huawei
Assured timely delivery of MS service to customer, successful completion of SSPR
meeting & good minis core of Videocon Customer after customer satisfaction survey
Held the responsibility of:
Planning & scheduling site activities to ensure completion of the project within the
time and budgetary parameters and for optimizing resource utilization
Ensuring monthly KPI & operational sites signoff (BSS) to achieve KPI signoff without
penalty
Designing new mechanism for local monitoring of live network which can reduce man-
hour requirement for network monitoring & timely action
Actively involved in preparing for work schedule planning on various activity charts &
understanding various drawings & designs involved in project execution
Imparted training to all team members to upgrade technical skills; ensured 100% time
claim of all team member
Liaised between NOC, Regional, Central and O&M
Highlights:
Merit of receiving Star Performer Award for NOC transition successfully and also Best
Star Employee of Month in Ericsson Global in GNOC Department to maintain network
availability as per customer target
Essayed a stellar role in handling Airtel India - LTE fault & configuration management
for Karnataka circle
Efficiently maintained 99.97% of network availability of MTS MS & Videocon MS by
taking the preventive clause and timely action
Played a key role in ensuring completion of MTS (SISTEMA Shyam Teleservices Ltd)
CDMA Project in UPE
Holds the distinction of:
Implementing Shared BSS Delivery model for MS accounts for cost optimization &
better service
Reducing vehicle cost by proper planning and optimal utilization
Ensuring smooth migration of newly integrated sites from project to MS with good KPI
Jul’09 – Sept’10 with Hayat Communication, Bahrain - Middle East as T I Engineer
Project: Zain Project as Cluster Team Lead (Nokia Siemens Network Pvt. Ltd.)
Highlights:
Efficiently handled integration of:
Microwave access radios responsible for up gradation of BSS capacity & Hardware
Retrofits, Software upgrade in NOKIA BSC/BTS
Metro Hub in network for E1 protection and accountable for service & Quality
performance of BSS Network
Actively involved in handling over of BSS network to operations after carrying out AT
and meeting KPI’s of the sites
Dec’07 – Jul’09 with Nokia Siemens Network Pvt. Ltd., UP West as BSS O&M Engineer
Project: Vodafone (UPW) as Network Planner & optimizer
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT Highlights:
Played a key role in completing tasks such as:
Nokia BTS Manager for Ultra site, Flexi BTS
TECHNICAL Nokia E1/T1 Manager for E1/T1 Cards maintenance
Frequency Planning & Neighbor Planning including Frequency hopping specifically
PURVIEW Synthesizer Frequency Hopping (SFH).
Analysing daily Cell Doctor Reports & KPI for parameters like traffic, CSSR, Rx Quality
& level for UL/DL, HOSR, TCH & SDCCH drop etc and resolve problem promptly.
RF KPI Benchmarking, Pre-Swap & Post-Swap Drive test, Optimization & Performance
Monitoring.
Mar’04- Dec’07 with Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd., UP, East, West, Rajasthan as Sr. Project
Personal Details Engineer
Project: Bharti (AIRTEL) (UPW & UPE, Rajasthan)
Designation: BTS Tester
Highlights:
Significantly installed and commissioned ERICSSON BTS (indoor & outdoor); Ericsson
RBS (2202, 2204, 2206, 2111, 2116, 2964); SDH System MUX (PDH, SDH) and GSM
900/1800 MHz, WCDMA Networks
Efficiently handled SWAP Project from Ericsson BTS to NSN
Played a key role in handling:
BTS Expansions for various configurations, cascade changes & migration of sites from
collocated BSC to RBSC’s – 2 Ericsson BSC
New site integration of Ericsson (2202, 2204, 2111, 2116 2206) with EDGE
Enhancement
Installation, O&M of Minilink Systems –Ericsson
Installation, commissioning & troubleshooting of Ericsson PDH & SDH Equipments like
AXX (9100, 9200), MINI-LINK, HIGH CAPACITY, TRAFFICNODE (2P, 6P, 20P)
Actively involved in maintaining ERICSSON GSM 900/1800 MHz, WCDMA networks
and PDH (7, 15, 23, 18,38GHz) & SDH (7, 15,23,8 GHz) for minimizing the outage time
RAN Training
Problem Management
CRM
Well versed with:
Cellular Technologies: GSM and CDMA
MS Office2003, 2007 (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and Internet Applications
Date of Birth: 1st July, 1981
Languages known: English & Hindi
Current Address: 133/145 ‘O’ Block, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Passport Number: Z4163911
