Ankur Walia
About Ankur Walia
Ankur Walia serves as a Senior Manager at Bharti Airtel Limited, where he leads teams focused on service and problem management. With over 19 years of experience in telecommunications, he has held various roles, including positions at Hewlett-Packard and Reliance Infocomm.
Work at Airtel
Ankur Walia has been working at Bharti Airtel Limited since 2008, holding the position of Senior Manager. In this role, he leads a team of Level 1 and Level 2 engineers, as well as a problem management team. His responsibilities include coordinating with both internal and external factories to manage various connectivity services, such as internet, MPLS, lease line, IPLC, and voice services for enterprise corporate customers.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Bharti Airtel, Ankur Walia worked at Orange Business Services. His earlier career includes a position as a Network Administrator at Reliance Infocomm from 2003 to 2006 and as an Engineer at Hewlett-Packard from 2001 to 2003. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in service management and operations within the telecommunications sector.
Education and Expertise
Ankur Walia holds an MBA in Marketing Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, which he completed from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics from Nagpur University between 1996 and 2000. Additionally, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIWT) from CMC and is a certified Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Telecommunications Industry Experience
With over 19 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Ankur Walia has developed a strong background in service management, fault management, and operations. His extensive experience encompasses various roles that have equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex connectivity services and lead engineering teams effectively.
Early Education
Ankur Walia completed his XII Class education at Hans Raj Model School, achieving the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) from 1994 to 1995. This foundational education set the stage for his further studies in engineering and management.