Ranganath Jilla
About Ranganath Jilla
Ranganath Jilla serves as the Director of Service Engineering at Boingo Wireless, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in network services and solutions, particularly in Wi-Fi technology and quality testing.
Work at Boingo Wireless
Ranganath Jilla has served as the Director of Service Engineering at Boingo Wireless since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for integrating and testing Wi-Fi aggregation with over 100 telecom and Wi-Fi operators globally. His work includes overseeing network setup, quality assurance, onsite testing, and live monitoring during major international events, such as the Mobile World Congress in both the Americas and Barcelona. His expertise contributes significantly to the company's efforts in enhancing public Wi-Fi services.
Education and Expertise
Ranganath Jilla holds a Master of Science in Advanced Networking and Telecommunications from the International Institute of Information Technology, which he completed from 2004 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University, studying there from 1999 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in architecting and building custom test beds for testing wired, wireless, and Wi-Fi network services.
Background
Before joining Boingo Wireless, Ranganath Jilla worked at Mojo Networks, Inc. (now Arista Networks) for ten years, where he held the position of Team Lead for Product Verification. His extensive experience in the field of network services has equipped him with a deep understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards, including WiFi protocols a/b/g/n/ac/ax (WiFi 6).
Achievements
In recognition of his contributions to Boingo Wireless, Ranganath Jilla received the Engineer of the Year award in 2018. His leadership in quality testing, WLAN monitoring, and end-user acceptance testing has been instrumental in the successful deployment of large-scale public Wi-Fi systems across major venues in the United States, including airports, stadiums, and shopping malls.
Industry Involvement
Ranganath Jilla has actively participated in industry standards and committees, representing organizations such as the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), WiFi Alliance, and Passpoint InterOp. His involvement in these groups reflects his commitment to advancing wireless technology and ensuring high standards in network services.