Rishi Nandwana
About Rishi Nandwana
Rishi Nandwana is a Technical Lead in Wireless at Sterlite Technologies Limited, with a background in telecommunications and extensive experience in various technical roles across multiple companies. He has a strong educational foundation in Electronics and Communication Engineering and specializes in SON, M2M, and IoT solutions.
Work at Sterlite Technologies Limited
Rishi Nandwana has been serving as a Technical Lead - Wireless at Sterlite Technologies Limited since 2019. His role involves overseeing wireless technology projects and contributing to the development of advanced communication solutions. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he has been instrumental in driving initiatives that enhance wireless network capabilities.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Prior to his current position, Rishi worked at Cisco as a Technical Leader in the Son R&D department for one year from 2018 to 2019. His tenure in San Jose, California, involved leading projects focused on innovative wireless technologies, contributing to the development of solutions that support next-generation communication.
Career Background in Telecommunications
Rishi Nandwana has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He held various roles at notable companies, including Nokia, where he worked as a Specialist in Transmission from 2006 to 2008, and Aircel, where he served as Head of Radio Access and Microwave Planning from 2014 to 2018. His career also includes positions at Airtel, Ericsson, and Mobilecomm Professionals, Inc, where he progressed through various technical and leadership roles.
Education and Expertise
Rishi Nandwana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Communication and Electronics from the University of Rajasthan, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Engineering, Electronics from Govt. Engineering College, Kota during the same period. His educational background supports his specialization in use cases and technology options for Self-Organizing Networks (SON), M2M, and IoT solution development.
Professional Training and Knowledge Areas
Rishi possesses extensive expertise in RAN capacity management, Hetnets, and Massive MIMO. He has delivered thousands of days of professional training on critical topics such as M2M, LTE/VoLTE Signalling, Planning, Optimisation, and Performance Management. His deep understanding of LTE and 5G NR systems encompasses everything from specifications to practical deployment and operation.