Ritesh Agrawal
Network Head | Helping organizations optimize performance and drive growth | RAN Expert
- Role
- Dy CTO at Reliance Industries Limited
- Location
- Vijayawada, AP, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ritesh Agrawal
Highly energetic and motivated team leader with 25+ years of experience in operating…
Experience
Dy CTO
Dec 2017 — Present · Vijayawada, IN
Network Leadership & Strategy• Spearheading end-to-end wireless network performance across Andhra Pradesh, ensuring seamless 4G, 5G, Air-Fiber, and IoT service delivery• Designed and executed the Annual Operating Plan, focusing on coverage expansion, capacity upgrades, and continuous feature innovation• Successfully planned and executed the deployment of LTE sites; upgraded 7,500 sites with 5G NR radios on LTE base stations with zero disruption to existing 4G services• Played a key role in positioning Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s top-performing telecom circles through strategic infrastructure scaling and consistent performance improvements Team & Operations Management• Leading a 140-member RF engineering team, achieving 100% KPI compliance through structured reviews, proactive traffic handling, and real-time network health checks• Managing daily operations of active cells, ensuring high-quality network performance and reliability• Supervised site rollouts on schedule, with full adherence to quality benchmarks and deployment milestones Performance Optimization & Innovation• Achieved comprehensive radio KPI compliance across deployed cells, driving superior customer experience• Conducted in-depth traffic analysis and deployed customized network solutions aligned with subscriber behaviour and business priorities• Field-tested advanced features such as VoNR and 5G data, ensuring smooth interoperability across all network generations• Oversaw seamless technology integration while maintaining uninterrupted service and operational efficiency Regulatory Compliance & Government Collaboration• Ensuring adherence to operational guidelines, regulatory norms, and DoT compliance through efficient audits and prompt action on feedback• Successfully conducted the USOF village survey and submitted rollout proposals for 1,218 remote villages, supporting government-led digital inclusion
Education
J.K. Institute of Applied Physics and Technology
B.Tech, Electronics and Telecommunication
1993 — 1996
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, Faizabad
Bachelor of Science, Physics & Mathematics
1990 — 1993
Skills
- 3g
- Gsm
- Sdh
- 2g
- Cdma
- Bss
- Gprs
- Lte
- Transmission
- Umts
- Wireless
- Team Management
- Vendor Management
- Vas
- Business Support System (Bss)
- Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (Umts)
- Wireless Technologies
- Internet of Things
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