Karthikeyan .
P
Phone: +91 9551182888
Email: kartee2001@[Link]
Location: Madurai, India
Professional Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in the Telecom field. Skilled in
Electrical Power Plant, Sub Station Installations, OFC (Optical Fiber Communication), FTTH (Fiber to
the Home), GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network), and IP products, with a strong ability to build a
great team. Adept at project management, Maintenance and strategic leadership, with extensive
experience in driving growth initiatives and managing complex telecom projects. Seeking to leverage
expertise in project management and telecom innovations to drive success and foster growth in a
challenging role.
Work Experience
PK Technologies – Senior Manager (Projects & Operations)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
August 2020 – Present
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the Various Projects major vision, mission, and
long-term strategy. Identify market opportunities and drive growth initiatives and Vendor
and contractor management
• Operational Oversight: Manage with Clients (Airtel, Reliance JIO) daily operations, ensuring
projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Oversee the execution of DG,
Power Plant, OFC, FTTH, GPON, and Panel Board product installations and services.
• Customer Service: Address customer complaints or issues related to network performance
and work to resolve them promptly.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with Service Providers, including
internal departments, vendor, and external partners.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key clients like Power Grid, Adani
Vedanta Projects, Reliance JIO, Airtel and stakeholders, and partners. Address and resolve
major client issues and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Technology and Innovation: Stay updated with industry electrical trends and technological
advancements in Power distribution, Solar, Wind energy, OFC, FTTH, GPON, and Switches
products. Drive innovation and incorporate new technologies to enhance service offerings.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the management team and staff. Foster a positive and
productive work environment. Oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and
standards. Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects and operations.
Yessonet IT Solutions – Area Manager (Operation & Maintenance-TN South)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
June 2016 – April 2020
• Oversee the overall operations and maintenance of telecom systems. Manage teams,
coordinate with other departments, ensure compliance with standards, and handle
budgeting and resource allocation.
• Projects handled like HDD, Trenching and ducting, back filling & fiber blowing.
• Monitor network performance from a central location, respond to alarms and alerts, perform
diagnostics, and manage network incidents.
• Adhere to all Quality Management System& HSE Procedures.
▪ Preparing of BOQ, Row drawings and giving proposals of new route.
▪ Supporting the Operations team to locate the fault and rectification works during Disaster.
▪ Preparing work value Quotations & QTY executed by vendor and requesting for PO
▪ Management and deployment of Vendors& Processing the vendors bills
▪ Verifying the vendor bills qty against the scope of work and before certifying by AM
▪ Material management demand, GRN, posting and validation & Monthly physical stock
verification.
▪ Documentation and updating the records related to GIS.
▪ Performance monitoring of work force.
▪ Conducting planned event (PE) in the existing live network for new connectivity by applying
PE in clarity/citrix.
▪ Handled the MH /HH-Chamber construction & Restoration works in required Trench area..
▪ Preparing asbuilt’s and handing over them to the O&M for further maintenance
Senior Technician
Etisalat & UAE – Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
September 2008 – March 2011
• Technical Operations: Handled FTTH (Fiber to the Home) installations and enterprise
connectivity solutions.
• Fiber Optics Expertise: Specialized in FTTH and GPON (Gigabit-Capable Passive Optical
Network) technologies.
• Installation and Support: Provided technical support and ensured successful deployment of
fiber optic networks.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshot and resolved technical issues related to fiber optics and
network connectivity.
• Responsibilities: Perform on-site maintenance, repairs, and installations of telecom
equipment. Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues in the field.
Project Engineer
Reliance Communications – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
January 2006 – August 2008Projects handled like HDD, Trenching and ducting, back filling & fiber
blowing.
• Handled Projects like DBC (direct Buried cable laying & splicing
• Handled Inbuilding works for Enterprises customers
• Project handled like Tower construction for UBR wimax.
• Adhere to all Quality Management System Procedures.
▪ Preparing of BOQ, Row drawings and giving proposal’s of new route.
▪ Material management demand, GRN, posting and validation & Monthly physical stock
verification.
▪ Conducting planned event (PE) in the existing live network for new connectivity by applying
PE in clarity.
Field Officer
Airtel – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
August 2004 – August 2006
• Installation and Support: Managed the installation and service support of broadband
networks.
• Customer Service: Ensured high-quality service delivery and addressed customer issues
related to broadband connectivity.
• Technical Operations: Performed technical tasks related to broadband installations and
network maintenance.
Customer Support Engineer
Trust Marketing – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
May 2002 – July 2004
• Installations and Service: Handled installations and service support for telephone systems,
EPABX (Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange), FAX machines, IP PBX (Internet
Protocol Private Branch Exchange), CCTV systems, and networking switches.
• Customer Service: Ensured customer satisfaction through prompt and efficient service
delivery.
Education
Diploma in Electronics and Communications
DOT Chennai, Anna University
June 2000 – April 2002
Bachelor of Computer Applications (Part-time)
Asian Study Centre, Pondicherry University – Chennai
July 2005 – May 2008
B-Tech (Part-time) Electronics and Communications
Dr. MGR University, Maduravoyal, Chennai
Certifications and Training
• FTTH – Etisalat
May 2008
Skills in Perfection
• Successfully Completed the Power Project of Vedanta under Govt DDUGJY Scheme
• OFC (Optical Fiber Communication) / FTTH (Fiber to the Home)/ GPON (Gigabit Passive
Optical Network)
• Develop detailed engineering designs for the 33/11 KV substation and associated HT/LT lines.
• Financial Management / Client Relations / Technology Innovation / MPLS (Multi-Protocol
Label Switching) / Network Design
• VoIP (Voice over IP) / Wireless Technologies / WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for
Microwave Access) / SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) / Technical Support
• Data and Business Analysis / GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
• Operations Management
• EPABX / CCTV Systems / IP PBX (Internet Protocol Private Branch Exchange)
Languages
• Tamil: Native Proficiency / English: Professional Working Proficiency /Hindi: Conversational
Speaking
Additional Information
• Dance: Western and Classical (Certificates) /Sanskrit: Proficient in Mantras Thanks & Regards
Regards
Karthikeyan P
9551182888
