Pritesh Deshpande
@priteshdeshpande
I design private 5G and RAN solutions that connect enterprise networks, IoT, edge, and cloud.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At NTT Data, I architect end-to-end private 5G solutions spanning RAN, core, edge, MEC, and enterprise IT/OT integration. I lead customer proposals, vendor evaluation, PoCs, pilots, and solution design for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, energy, and smart-city use cases.
Across Tech Mahindra, Tata Communications Transformation Services, GTL, and Reliance Communications, I’ve built and optimized RF and RAN services for 2G through 5G, Wi-Fi, O-RAN/V-RAN, and IoT. I bring 23+ years of experience in RFX responses, bid lifecycle, network planning, optimization, project management, and customer-facing solution development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Architect end-to-end private 5G solutions including RAN, Core, Edge, MEC, and integration with enterprise IT/OT systems. Lead pre-sales consulting, proposal building, and proof-of-concepts for private 5G use cases.
Built RAN services portfolio and capabilities, evaluated O-RAN/V-RAN solutions, and designed end-to-end mobility solutions responding to RFPs. Provided subject matter expertise and supported business development.
Sr. Solution Architect
Tata Communications Transformation Services
Apr 2016 - May 2019 (3 years 1 month)
Designed and built mobility solutions responding to RFPs, led solution development for network optimization, planning, and Wi-Fi services, and provided SME support for customer experience management and network analytics.
Provided subject matter expertise on RF and RAN technologies, led solution development for network optimization and planning, and supported bid management and sales teams.
Project Manager
GTL Limited
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 (4 months)
Managed overall project management, planning, budgeting, and team coordination for network projects. Led RF optimization and drive test analysis for various telecom networks.
Optimization Manager
GTL Limited
Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 (2 months)
Performed RF optimization for WCDMA networks, including drive tests, KPI analysis, and parameter tuning. Managed team and customer relationships.
Project Manager
PT. IGTL Solutions
Feb 2010 - May 2010 (3 months)
Managed large 2G/3G rollout projects, including project planning, budgeting, RF optimization, and drive tests. Coordinated with Nokia for network deployment.
Sr. RF Engineer (Team Lead)
GTL Limited
Aug 2007 - Jun 2008 (10 months)
Led drive test teams, performed RF troubleshooting, KPI analysis, antenna optimization, and neighbor list updates. Provided performance reporting.
RF Engineer
Reliance Communications Ltd.
Dec 2002 - Aug 2007 (4 years 8 months)
Performed RF surveys, site selection, and optimization of CDMA networks. Conducted drive tests, analyzed KPIs, and proposed antenna adjustments for performance improvement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IST Pune
PGDBM, International Business Management
Grade: B+
Completed PGDBM in International Business Management from IST Pune in 2017.
Govt Polytechnic Khamgaon
Diploma, Electrical Engineering
Grade: IInd Class
Completed Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Govt Polytechnic Khamgaon in 2000.
Shri Shivaji College, Akola
HSC, General
Grade: 57%
Completed HSC from Shri Shivaji College, Akola in 1995.
Bharat Vidyalaya, Akola
SSC, General
Grade: 67%
Completed SSC from Bharat Vidyalaya, Akola in 1993.
NIIT
DNIIT, Computer Science
Completed DNIIT from NIIT.
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