Nishant Nahar

Experience

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  Reliance Communications infrastructure Ltd

  Jul 2004 - Jun 2006

  Network Planning Engineer

  1. Fixed Access Project -- 6 Month (2005-2006)Key Responsibilities:* Planning of backhaul transport optical Route for Delhi/NCR involving different STM Rings and Exposure in designing of the OFC Backbone Network.* Responsible for planning & preparing NDD of SDH equipment’s (STM-16XE, 4XE, TN1C) for BTS sites depending on the requirements of the sites.* Responsible for releasing the OFC network route for the new BTS sites in Delhi & NCR and ensuring ring network topology for the same.2.LCO/LBA PROJECT -- 6 Months (2004-2005)Key Responsibilities:* Solution Design for integration of DLC in the Network.* Design & Release the Copper Cluster network architecture for BB/Fixed Access connectivity.* Responsible for preparing installation design & BOM (bill of material) for the Planned Copper Cluster.* Co-ordination with various teams to make project RF (Ready for service) within timelines of project.3. PROJECT NETWAY -- 1 Year (2004-2005)The objective of the project is to provide the following services to customers: -VIDEO ON DEMAND, DIGITAL CHANNELS, BROADBAND INTERNET & VOIP Key Responsibilities:* Responsible for planning & releasing the OFC network route for various LAN’s in Delhi & NCR.* Responsible for GIS update for database collected by agencies.* Responsible for preparing Installation plan & BOM (bill of material) for the network equipment’s.* Responsible for over-seeing the architecture design map prepared for construction in Network Engineer & AutoCAD. Show less

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  Tata Communications

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2012

  • Developed and implemented governance framework of processes and practices to deliver leased line services within agreed SLA.• Executed meetings with client to provide regular updates on execution and to build and maintain strong customer relationship.• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction by Identifying customer’s concerns and issues and develop an improvement plan to meet customer satisfaction.• Review meetings with delivery teams, Partners and suppliers to identify scope of improvement and to promote cost effective services with faster delivery timelines.• Improve Installation/Upgrade/Migration/Shifting/Downgrade Cycle time.Key Achievements:-• Initiated a cost savings mechanism of approx. Rs. 400k every year by establishing a best practice of migrating links (installed on 3rd party network) to the organization’s own network. Show less

  • Service Delivery Project Manager

    Jun 2007 - Sept 2012

  • Network Planning and implementation Lead

    Jun 2006 - Jun 2007
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  Tata Teleservices Ltd

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2015

  Project Manager

  • Managed “End to End” project life cycle of projects from initiation to closure, with post implementation reviews.• Defined Scope by gathering requirements and get it translated into technical specifications for Service Delivery.• Provided inputs for Business Case (Bill Of Material, CAPEX, OPEX etc.).• Developed & established Project Plan, Project Schedule, Cost forecasting, Managed Resources and RAID (Risk management).• Established a communication channel for regular reporting (Health check reports etc) with internal and external stakeholders to cultivate positive ongoing relationships.• Managed scope changes by setting up a change control board process.• Ensured formalized and successful handover of projects into BAU after Successful UAT.• Oversaw Vendor Management, inclusive of 3rd party vendor scope definition and commercial negotiations.• Services in Scope: Wi-Fi, Leased Lines, Copper/ Fiber (Access network) for both small- and large-scale events/ Permanent Sites.Key Achievements: Delivered “Public Wi-Fi hotspot” at Connaught Place (Delhi’s major landmark & largest commercial/business centre). This project has drawn huge media attention & improve brand visibility since it was in consonance of India’s dream project “Digital India”. Auto Expo, 2104: Delivered 55 Leased Lines and Wi-Fi services for India’s biggest Auto Exhibition (approx. area 100,000 Sq. Meter).  GPON Rollout - Managed the Integration of 5 new FTTx (FTTP/FTTN etc.) alliances which has enhanced network reach by 50% (i.e. 100K home pass) in DNCR for Green and Brown Field Areas. Show less

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  Nbn™ Australia

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2021

  Project Manager Scrum Master

  • Owned and Lead Agile Ceremonies. i.e. Program Increment Planning, Sprint/Iteration Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint/Backlog grooming, Showcases, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives etc.• Using servant leadership style, assessed each scrum team member's responsibilities and delegated tasks to balance each employee's workload and removed obstacles by finding right personnel to advance tasks and projects.• Ensured Backlog refinement & Estimation of Jira Stories and their prioritization with product Owner for the release/project planning.• Define & agree scope of an EPIC with internal & external stakeholders - Business owners, Delivery lead, Product Owner etc. and establish a communication channel for periodic updates and RAID management.• Guided and coached team on Agile scrum processes with a goal of quality improvement and higher productivity while meeting the delivery commitments. i.e. processes, role, upskill, Jira, Confluence, Agile values, principles and practices.• Define & Report Key measure of Success. Sprint reports, PI Reports, Velocity charts.• Track & manage delivery cost & deliver within agreed budget.• Ensured delivery team is align and adhere Platform’s/ Application principles by using engineering practices as per the NBN standards.• Managed Multiple, Cross functional, Multi-Vendor teams of the following Systems: Physical Network Inventory Platform (SpatialNET, SpatialSTORM or Docker Based Services), Atlas WayFinder (Web and app based (Android and I-phone) application for quality Management), Payment Workbench (custom application for Payment assurance for DPs).Key Achievements: Transformed multiple Waterfall delivery teams to Agile Delivery teams. Delivered AWS Migration of PNI Platform having 41+ interfaces, multiple DB’s and multiple API’s. Delivered Quality Management workflows (Web, I-Phone and Android) for High Port DPU in Atlas Wayfinder Application. Delivered LDAP (Active Directory) integration to authenticate and authorize PNI Users. Show less

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  Capgemini

  Nov 2021 - now

  Associate Director