Vikas Ray
About Vikas Ray
Vikas Ray serves as the Operation Head for Bihar and Jharkhand at Airtel, where he has worked since 2013. He possesses extensive experience in managing telecom network infrastructure and demonstrates a strong understanding of operational efficiency.
Current Role at Airtel
Vikas Ray serves as the Operation Head for Bihar and Jharkhand at Airtel. He has held this position since 2013, managing operations from Patna, Bihar. In this role, he oversees the operation and maintenance of a significant telecom network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance across the region.
Previous Experience in Telecom
Vikas Ray has extensive experience in the telecom sector. He worked at NSN - Nokia Solutions and Networks as the Zonal BSS Head for Airtel MS from 2007 to 2009 in Jamshedpur. Prior to that, he held positions at Aircel as Assistant Manager in BSS and at Reliance Communications as Project Lead. He also served as Head of O&M for TATA DOCOMO at ZTE Corporation from 2009 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Ray earned an Engineer's Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from BLDEA College of Engineering and Technology, studying from 1995 to 1999. He completed his Higher Secondary Education in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Kendriya Vidyalaya from 1992 to 1994. His educational background supports his strong technical expertise in telecom network implementation and operations.
Network Management Skills
Vikas Ray demonstrates a clear understanding of network OPEX elements, focusing on tracking and optimization to enhance operational efficiency. He manages a telecom network that includes approximately 23,000 2G/3G/4G sites and 13,000 kilometers of fiber network. His responsibilities include overseeing the operation and maintenance of 230 BSCs, 27 RNCs, and various NSS network elements.
Technical Proficiency
Vikas Ray possesses strong technical expertise in the implementation and operations of telecom networks. His skills encompass managing active equipment, optical fiber networks, and transmission networks, including TDM and IP MPLS. His extensive experience contributes to the effective management of a network with 14,000 MW hops in the SDH/PDH access network.