Sonali Basu
About Sonali Basu
Sonali Basu is a Manager of GIS & Digitization at Bharti Airtel Limited, where she has worked since 2009. She has extensive experience in IT operations, application support, and GIS integration, having previously held positions at Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel Limited.
Work at Airtel
Currently, Sonali Basu holds the position of Manager GIS & Digitization at Bharti Airtel Limited, where she has worked since 2009. In this role, she has integrated GIS applications with the FiberForce1 App and Web interface, facilitating automated fiber asset information capture. Her responsibilities include managing IT operations and application support, collaborating with partners and the engineering team. She has also coordinated with Project Managers, Developers, and QA Resources to gather technical and functional requirements.
Previous Experience at Tech Mahindra
Sonali Basu worked at Tech Mahindra as a Team Lead from 2007 to 2009 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. During her tenure, she led various projects and managed teams, contributing to the company's operational success. Her experience in this role helped her develop skills in team management and project execution.
Education and Expertise
Sonali Basu completed her Bachelor of Science in Geography and Cartography at Presidency College - Kolkata from 1995 to 1998. She also studied at Rly. Mixed Higher Secondary English Medium School, achieving ISC from 1993 to 1995, and at St. Agnes School, Kharagpur, where she completed her ICSE from 1980 to 1993. Additionally, she pursued an Executive Master Program in Business Administration with a focus on Telecom Management and Quality Management.
Achievements in GIS and Digitization
In her current role, Sonali Basu has led significant projects, including the migration of a 10-year legacy repository from GE Smallworld 4.1 to 5.1, enhancing functionality through customized access. She spearheaded the development of an open-source web interface, I-COMMSWORLD, for unified fiber asset display. Furthermore, she implemented automation with the Fiber Monitoring System (RFMS) and a universal Fiber Planning Tool, improving operational efficiency.
Project Management and Strategy Development
Sonali Basu has developed and implemented strategies for data and platform migration, which have enhanced system integration and end-to-end product delivery. She has played a crucial role as a Subject Matter Expert, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project success in a multifaceted application environment.