Praveen Maheshwari
About Praveen Maheshwari
Praveen Maheshwari serves as the GM Head of Transport Network Strategy at Airtel, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in network engineering and strategy, having held various roles at Bharti Airtel and Data Access India Limited.
Current Role at Airtel
Praveen Maheshwari serves as the GM - Head Transport Network Strategy at Airtel, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees the complete packetization and IPification of the backhaul network. He is responsible for preparing the transport network for 5G readiness and leads strategic projects focused on multivendor, multilayer network automation. His work ensures that the network meets the clocking needs of mobility and integrates various network types to enable end-to-end stitched services.
Previous Experience at Airtel
Prior to his current role, Praveen Maheshwari held several positions at Airtel. He worked as a Senior Manager in Network Planning & Engineering from 2011 to 2012. He also served as Deputy General Manager in Strategy Architecture & Engineering from 2012 to 2017. Earlier in his career at Airtel, he was a Manager in the Network Operations Center from 2007 to 2008 and a Senior Engineer from 2004 to 2005. His extensive experience at Airtel spans over a decade.
Experience at Data Access India Limited
Praveen Maheshwari worked at Data Access India Limited as a Senior Network Engineer from 2003 to 2004. This role contributed to his foundational knowledge and skills in network engineering, which he later applied in his various positions within Airtel.
Educational Background
Praveen Maheshwari studied at North Maharashtra University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics & Telecommunications from 1994 to 1998. His education provided him with a solid technical foundation that supports his career in network strategy and engineering.
Professional Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Praveen Maheshwari has developed expertise in network strategy, engineering, and planning. He drives service readiness enablement across the network and ensures integration across metro, regional, NLD, and Telco-DC networks. His leadership in strategic projects has positioned him as a key figure in advancing network capabilities.