Yogendra Mishra

Telecom Professional with over 18+ years of experience in Telecom Industry having worked primarily in Wireless, Fiber, Transport, FTTX  & Infra Services for operations, deployment & planning verticals. Worked with organizations such as Vodafone Idea Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd, Reliance Communications Ltd, Idea Cellular Ltd & NSN.

Presently working in the capacity of GM – Wireline Networks (Project, Operations and Planning) at Vodafone Idea Ltd. for Maharashtra & Goa.

Prime responsibility includes leading UGCM (MS with TCTS) Fiber and transport Network Operations & End to End Project Management and deployment for Fiber and Transport Network within circle.

Prior to the current role, successfully held the role of National Head, CH Mumbai & UPE, Area Manager in Lucknow UPE successfully for 9.5 years with Bharti Airtel Ltd.

Also, worked in Mobile Network operations, Infra, BSS Support, Wireline Switching, Broadband and Wire line Operations in previous stints other previous organizations

July-2022 – Till Now: Vodafone Idea Ltd (VITIL)

Head – Wireline & Enterprises

Growth Path with Highlights

• Accountable for Maharashtra (MAG) Fiber Project, Operation & Maintenance and Planning, having 34.1K Km Fiber KM network consisting 16.7 4G and 15.3 K 2G sites.
• MAG Circle OSP Planning and Project rollout program management, E2E OFC project drive for Own, IP1 & IRU rollout, fiber sharing, new POP & Enterprise fiber site lit up. 
• Monitoring & improvement of Operational input KPI FTKM, MTTR, P1, P2 and Output KPI RNA, CSPK, B2B on daily basis
• Network improvement plan like up-gradation of existing links as per network stability, new lambda addition, new diversity path addition & special NLD network backbone link project like ciena 300G DWDM up-gradation, planning and implementation of Zte Metro network, metro city IP- etc. 
• Program Management & Governance of MS Partners to achieve the agreed SLA KPI.
• GIS update of new project route as well as existing routes including project documents upload like ROW, AT, HOTO. 
• Developing a comprehensive project plan for effective & timely delivery and continuously work on risk mitigation plan and drive teams with proactive resolutions.
• Developing co-ordination mechanism with various internal stakeholders like SCM, Finance, Infrastructure, Quality teams and conduct regular meetings to avoid gaps and ensure timely completion of project.
• Project budget compliance/cost saving and value engineering. 
• Budget preparation for New Routes (Own/ IRU) and approval from Revenue Assurance Team (Finance)
• IRU Fiber performance management & governance with regards to Fiber cuts, MTTR, Fiber Losses & integrity.
• Improved RNA from 96.8% to 99.8% overall and 98.5% to 99.92% due to fiber and CSPK from 8.6 to 5.1/k sites/hour. 
• Performing periodic fiber route visit and Internal Audit of project routes as well as replacement capex routes.
• Effective utilization of R-Capex & Opex cost Opex saving by minimising operational cost vehicle running, material consumption, Capex
• Support for Digitization & automation of Vodafone fiber assets using different tools like VSF, Lepton & HPSM. 

Highlights:

• Special Ciena-Ph1 & 2, ICD project completed successfully before timeline key points as – 25660 km fiber through as per design losses, 440 nodes & 60 Links covering the entire Maharashtra & Goa.
• Successfully completed 2220km (OWN-660km & IRU 1560km) & 181 new fiber POP ready as per YOY project target.
• 5G media delivery for 35 sites in Pune.
• Digitization of pending VI 6k fiber assets on centralized inventory platform.
• Achieved National award for “Best Cluster- Networks” in FY22-23.

Feb-2022 – July-2022:       Bharti Telesonic Networks Limited 

National Head – Fiber and Transport Network, Mumbai/GGN

Growth Path with Highlights

• Leading Fiber and Transport Network operations and deployment of OSP and ISP network for Pan India consisting of 19 circles 
• Overall size of the Transport network is 215K KMs of own fiber, 68K KMs IRU & 52K KMs IP1 Network, 43K Fiber POPs, 116K Network Elements covering technologies such as 100 G DWDM, MPLS, CEN, Metro Core, T4 Peyto, T5, EPT, NPT and legacy SDH network
• End to End Program Management of Operations which includes various tracks such as Input (FC, MTTR, TT, SLA) & Output KPI (NWA, CMO, B2B SR, Del HR, FTTH SR’s)
• Developing a comprehensive project plan for effective & timely delivery and continuously work on risk mitigation plan and drive teams with proactive resolutions.
• Developing co-ordination mechanism with various internal stakeholders like SCM, Finance, Infrastructure, Quality teams and conduct regular meetings to avoid gaps and ensure timely completion of project.
• Project budget compliance/cost saving and value engineering. 
• Budget preparation for New Routes (Own/ IRU) and approval from Revenue Assurance Team (Finance)
• End to End Project Management which includes various tracks such as building OSP Fiber Network deployment as per standard guidelines, Network Integration, RFS Fiber POP.
• End to End ISP and Network capacity build-up of bandwidth upgrade tracks such as 100G DWDM, Ciena L0, MPLS, Core, Collector, aggregate and access, T4, T5, NPT network roll out
• Operations KPI Maintenance of FTTH(GPON) network of 19 Circles
• Responsible for Network Performance SLA/ KPIs incl. Availability, MTTR, and Latency etc.
• Network Operations Audits, Assets and Security Management
• Driving execution of Quality Kms / MSC 3rd path / Aggregate 3rd path / SPOF removal of Critical sites
• Responsible for digital tool/WFMS adaption in field operations
• Responsible to implement desired policies and programs at Location Levels effectively and re-align the location Team with business objectives, Training and Development of Staff, Network Expansions
• Opex Optimization and Savings (Power, Repair & Maintenance, wastage control, e’g. optimizing costs like drop cabling per Customer etc)
• Crisis Management (e.g. Outage management), Disaster management and Business Continuity 

Oct-2016 – Jan-2022:        Bharti Telesonic Networks Limited 

Circle Head – Fiber and Transport Network, Mumbai & UPE (DGM)

Growth Path with Highlights

• Leading Fiber and Transport Network operations and deployment of OSP and ISP network for Mumbai, ROMH and UPE circle 
• Overall size of the Mumbai Transport network is 8000 KMs of own fiber Network, 1400 Fiber POPs, 5600 Network Elements covering technologies such as 100 G DWDM, MPLS, CEN, Metro Core, T4 Peyto, T5, EPT, NPT and legacy SDH network
• Overall size of the UPE Transport network is 28000 KMs of own fiber Network, 3400 Fiber POPs, 6600 Network Elements covering technologies such as 100G DWDM, MPLS, CEN, Metro Core, T4 Peyto, T5, EPT, NPT and legacy SDH network
• End to End Project Management which includes various tracks such as building OSP Fiber Network deployment as per standard guidelines, Network Integration, RFS Fiber POP.
• End to End ISP and Network capacity build-up of bandwidth upgrade tracks such as 100G DWDM, Ciena L0, MPLS, Core, Collector, aggregate and access, T4, T5, NPT network roll out
• Strategically planning and implementing various Transport Network Robustness initiatives such as SDH-CEN Migrations, Dual Homing, Ring Splitting, Mesh Network Implementation, various resiliency testing
• Leading and managing step by step Project roll out activities such as Partner PO issuance, ROW procurement, Partner governance, CWIP and Material management. Front ending and solving critical matters related to municipal corporations and various authorities
• Regular and thorough proactive analysis and improvement action planning of various key Input KPIs such as Fiber Cuts, SA failures, Performance parameters such as degraded sections improvement, MTTR, Dark Fiber Health Improvement
• Regular and proactive analysis and improvement action planning for key Network Customer Facing KPIs such as Tx Network Uptime, Enterprise Fault Rate Improvement, Mobility Sites down per day reduction, Customer Complaints reduction
• Leading Digital and Automation Initiatives such as Fiber and Transport Network Asset Updation in online GIS tools (I Comms World, Digital Platform); Proactive and Reactive Faults management through mobile app
• Measuring and working towards improvement of productivity of teams by use of online tools such as Patroller, NMT trip and activities management, MTTR analysis, RFMS platform
• Digitalization initiatives adoption for Deployment activities such as uploading end to CWIP scope in online platform/app, tracking and managing deployment activities flow right from PO allocation, to on ground execution to online Acceptance Testing
• Enhanced quality of engagement with various IRU partners, IP1 partners, Strategic Partners / Vendors through continuous motivation, mentoring, and acting upon feedbacks from Strategic Partner
• Facilitated seamless and profitable implementation of Contract Governance Model with partners through 100% execution of its guidelines/directives and timely submission of recommendations leading in the contract
• Formulated efficient Network AOP and implemented Network OPEX monitoring and analysis mechanisms and overall leading saving initiatives
• Ensured Regulatory, Business Continuity and Safety& Security parameter compliances are well within control through regular actions & successful circle Audits 

Highlights:

• Chairman Award for Best circle in network for FY 20-21
• Chairman Award for best circle for Opex saving in FY 20-21. 
• Reduced B2B SR’s from 33% to 3%
• NWA from 98% to 99.98 from wireline
• Special CIENA metro core project completed successfully within timeline key points as – 650 km fiber through as per design losses, 48 nodes & 13 Links covering the entire Mumbai
• Successfully completed 2505km (OWN-480km, IRU 625 km & 1400 FTTH) & 285 new fiber POP ready as per YOY project target.

Mar-2013 to Sep-2016

Area Manager –Network Operations (Manager) Lucknow 

Bharti Airtel Ltd

Growth Path with Highlights

• Leading Fiber and Transport Network operations and deployment of OSP and ISP network for Mumbai, ROMH and UPE circle 
• Overall size of the Lucknow Transport network is 7800 KMs of  fiber Network, 1480 Fiber POPs, 2600 Network Elements covering technologies such as 100G DWDM, MPLS, Peyto, EPT, NPT
• Media diversity of critical IN, IMSC, ATERS, GB, RBSC circuits and Mobile sites (4G and 2 G) to prevent major outages.
• Coordination with NSG/ Planning/ Materials for execution of card built up Cases to deliver bandwidth on time
• Opex Reduction a) Reducing repair and maintenance cost through reduction of Network failure                               

                                    b) Reducing site expenses (EB & Diesel Consumption). 

                                    c) Reducing vehicle running cost with proper Planning of planned activities. 

• POI and Collector Ring connectivity with BSNL and other Private operators.
• Co-ordination with field Engineers to resolve any network degrading faults generated at BSC and BTS sites.
• Maintenance of Electromechanical Equipment (SMPS, ACDB, DCDB, AVR, AMF Panel and DG). 
• Liaisioning with Govt. Authorities and other Telecom services providers’   

Jan-2011 to Mar-2013

Area Manager – Network Operations (Manager), UPW, Reliance Communications ltd.

Growth Path with Highlights

• Testing and maintaining OFC network of NLD & MA (1000 KM).
• Operation and maintenance of RAN and utilities of more than 450 unique BTS sites, IS and MCN.
• Complete supervision on outdoor works like laying, splicing and testing of complete optical link (using equipment’s like arc fusion splicer and OTDR's Make- Corning, Tektronix, Fujikura, Acterna). 
• Making ‘T’ straight joints of OFC cables during day-to-day activity of Expansion of network (connecting of New BTS).
• Processes and KPI monitoring: Process level implementation and review; Organized and focused approach in controlling & reduction of KPIs like congestion, drops, HOFs etc. & BSS related problems and issues for improvements of services.
• Installation, Commissioning & Troubleshooting of Transmission Equipment NEC Link, ECI Mux, Saral-XD and Ceragon, Marconi and Nortel.
• Ensuring that the correct Quality Guidelines/Practices are compiled by all stake holders – installation vendors’ / Project engineers.
• Co-ordination with field Engineers to resolve any network degrading faults generated at BSC and BTS sites.
• Handling of FRT (Fault Rectification Team) and Maintenance Team of 40 engineers.
• Final Verification of ABD (As Built drawing) of fresh OSP network & Identifying Punch points as per quality parameters and follow ups with vendor team for its correction.
• Maintenance of Electromechanical Equipment (SMPS, ACDB, DCDB, AVR, AMF Panel and DG). 
• Liaoning with Govt. Authorities, other Telecom services providers & POI maintenance with BSNL.
• Maintain all records with using of SAP & Report prepare as per ISO Standard and Quality standard.
• Vendor Dealing for Preventive Maintenance of Utilities
• AT of new routes and Nodes as per quality standard.

Oct-2008 to Jan-2011

Team lead– Network Operations (Sr. Executive), UPW, Idea cellular Ltd.

Growth Path with Highlights

• Operation & Maintenance of 3 BSC and 380 BTS sites and MW Access Network 
• Processes and KPI monitoring: Process level implementation and review; Organized and focused approach in controlling & reduction of KPIs like congestion, drops, HOFs etc. & BSS related problems and issues for improvements of services.
• Co-ordination with field Engineers to resolve any network degrading faults generated at BSC and BTS sites 
• Maintaining smooth n/w performance by analysing daily KPI reports
• Liaison with Nokia related to network operation & troubleshooting
• Liaison with Indus for power as well as infra issues of sites.
• Testing and maintaining OFC network of NLD & MA (550 KM)
• Logging cases regarding different technical issues, follow ups for updates & solutions implementation 
• First Line Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Installation & Commissioning of Nokia ultra-site BTS and Flexi BTS, Transmission Equipment NOKIA FIU (both 16 and 40 E1), NEC Link, ECI Mux, Saral-XD and Ceragon.
• Ensuring that the correct Quality Guidelines/Practices are compiled by all stake holders – installation vendors / Project engineers.
• Optimization of various RF parameters.
• To check the functionality of features like Intelligent Shutdown, Enhanced Measurement report etc.
• Scheduled O&M preventive measures (TPM) to improve network performance.
• Identifying Punch points as per quality parameters and follow ups with vendor team for its correction.
• Coordination with the vendors including electrical vendors, site installation vendors, electricity board and BSNL personnel for POI maintenance for smooth operation of network.

Previous Experience

Jan’08 – Oct’08:                 Nokia Siemens Network India Pvt Ltd., Meerut, UPW

Sr. Engineer – Network Operations

Apr’05 – Jan’08:                 Idea Cellular ltd (Shivam infocom Pvt Ltd). Delhi/NCR

Sr. Engineer – Project Engineer for RAN

• Perusing Executive Post Graduate Program in Business Management by IIM Calcutta 2022-2023
• Bachelor of Engineering from BSAITM Faridabad, MDU University Rohtak, Haryana in 2005.