Pragnesh Desai
About Pragnesh Desai
Pragnesh Desai is a Senior DAS Performance Engineer at American Tower, where he leads a team of engineers and technicians. He has over a decade of experience in the field and works closely with major wireless carriers to ensure successful service integration.
Work at American Tower
Pragnesh Desai has served as a Senior DAS Performance Engineer at American Tower since 2014. In this role, he leads a team that includes two associate performance engineers, one RF design engineer, and two associate system verification technicians. His responsibilities encompass defining Statements of Work (SOW) for both customers and internal teams, ensuring that project quotes and timelines are accurate. He collaborates with major wireless carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint to facilitate the integration of their services into American Tower's Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Desai also manages contractor hours, expenses, and prepares Purchase Order Requests.
Education and Expertise
Pragnesh Desai earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics from Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya in V.V. Nagar, India, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His academic focus included Electronics, Computer Programming, and RF Communications Theory. Prior to this, he graduated from A.G. High School in 1990, where he studied subjects such as Math, Science, English, and History. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in performance engineering and RF communications.
Background
Before joining American Tower, Pragnesh Desai worked as a Service Engineer at AD Communications in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, from 1995 to 1997. This early experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of engineering principles. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on performance engineering and telecommunications, leading to his current leadership role at American Tower.
Team Leadership and Training
In his current position, Pragnesh Desai is responsible for leading and training his team of engineers and technicians. He arranges training and certification programs aimed at enhancing the skills and qualifications of associate engineers. His leadership role emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development within the team, ensuring that they remain proficient in the latest technologies and methodologies.
Project Management and Improvement Initiatives
Pragnesh Desai plays a key role in project management at American Tower. He is responsible for suggesting improvements to various SOW documents to enhance clarity and execution of projects. His focus on defining clear project scopes and timelines contributes to the overall efficiency and success of the projects he oversees.