sanjay garg
@sanjaygarg
Telecom program & project leader delivering end-to-end 2G–5G rollout, modernization, and transformation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a program and project management leader with 24+ years delivering large-scale telecom network rollout, modernization, and transformation for Tier-1 operators and OEMs. I manage end-to-end delivery across 2G-5G wireless backhaul and transmission—from planning and budgeting through vendor onboarding, field execution, acceptance testing, and financial closure.
Across national and multi-circle programs, I’ve led cross-functional stakeholder governance and service-partner management to drive on-time, on-budget outcomes at scale. Highlights include an 11-circle 5G rollout program, 3,000+ E-band site MW modernization work, and delivery and operational handover that meets KPI expectations and contract requirements.
Recently, as an independent telecom consultant, I’ve supported clients with project delivery programming and roadmap execution training, and helped with vendor negotiations and cost optimization—achieving up to 15% OPEX savings. My approach is practical and accountable: align teams, manage risk, secure acceptance and sign-offs, and close the financial loop with transparent tracking and escalation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Telecom Consultant
Freelance
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Delivered end-to-end telecom infrastructure rollout project management, supporting on-time, within-budget delivery. Assisted clients with vendor negotiations and OPEX optimization, and provided training plus network planning and RAN optimization consultancy.
National Project Manager
Aviat Networks India Pvt Ltd
Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 (8 months)
Owned transmission planning and microwave link acceptance testing/deployment for an 11-circle 5G rollout, including material forecasting and network analytics. Managed service partners and commercial negotiations, coordinated site readiness approvals, and monitored project financials through KPI tracking, invoicing, and GRN closure.
Led end-to-end transmission project management for Bharti Rajasthan, including MW/NTP/MPLS/MPBN/IP planning for GSM, LTE, MIMO, and small-cell nodes through to core. Delivered network modernization for 7,000+ sites and coordinated service delivery, IP-fication of fiber POPs, and optical/electrical handovers with customer teams.
Managed new business engagement, project setup, financials, and support services during delivery and assignment analysis. Monitored delivery quality, tracked risks, secured MSIP sign-off, and ensured on-time/in-scope/in-budget execution while managing resource ramp-up/ramp-down and governance meetings.
Managed end-to-end transmission projects from initiation to handover, including technical requirements finalization and budgeting/planning with stakeholders. Ran WLA/OLA governance with daily and weekly oversight, led modernization and IP-fication of legacy transmission networks (including ASON on critical fiber media), and coordinated escalations with product/software teams.
Oversaw transmission performance delivery and improvement schemes to time, budget, and quality standards. Reconciled materials across eight circles for planning/inventory optimization, executed OSS migration and NetAct upgrades (NA15.5 to NA16.8), and tracked resource allocation to circles.
Led the RF/transmission team for 2G capacity planning, fault management, and optimization delivery. Supervised drive testing and ensured closure of agreed reports and corrective actions, and contributed to early 3G rollout deployment efforts.
Senior Consulting Engineer
Telecom Network Solution Pvt Ltd
Apr 2002 - Sep 2006 (4 years 5 months)
Delivered RF/transmission site surveys, network capacity planning, and microwave path design for GSM rollout programs across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Senior Consulting Engineer
Way-Forward Pvt Ltd
Apr 2002 - Sep 2006 (4 years 5 months)
Delivered RF/transmission site surveys, network capacity planning, and microwave path design for GSM rollout programs across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Senior Consulting Engineer
Professional Comtech Pvt Ltd
Apr 2002 - Sep 2006 (4 years 5 months)
Delivered RF/transmission site surveys, network capacity planning, and microwave path design for GSM rollout programs across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lovely Professional University
Master of Business Administration, Operations Management
Earned an MBA in Operations Management from Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab.
North Maharashtra University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication
Earned a B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication from North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (completed in 1995).
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