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Fiber Engineering Team Lead - Amdocs | Fiber Deployment & Copper Reclamation | AT&T Projects

About

Fiber engineering professional and team lead with 6.8+ years of experience delivering large-scale telecom infrastructure across multiple AT&T regions. Currently driving copper reduction initiatives at Amdocs for AT&T, reclaiming 10M+ feet of legacy network while leading high-performing, multi-region teams. Strong background in OSP design, quality control, and project execution with a focus on accountability and measurable performance improvement. Known for building scalable processes, coaching engineers, and aligning cross-functional teams for on-time delivery. Passionate about continuous improvement, leadership, and modernizing network infrastructure at scale. Projects:- Copper Reclamation (All AT&T regions), Zero Demand/Rent Projects, Road Move (Vrad Relief, Relocation, Legal Mandate, Damage/Removal), JPA (Pole Replacement and Transfer,F1 (PFP) and F2 (CCU,FTTX,MDU),Splitter Expansion Region:- Midwest (Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana), Southeast ((Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana), South-West (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas), West (California and Nevada)

Location

Gurugram

Work experience

Fiber Engineering Team Lead at Amdocs, Jul 2025 - Present · 10 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, -Supporting AT&T’s copper reduction initiative, reclaiming 10M+ feet of copper (2025–2026) and contributing to large-scale infrastructure optimization. -Building and managing teams for Southwest Road Move and JPA West projects, ensuring on-time delivery and strong cross-functional coordination. -Collaborating with cross-functional internal teams and vendor partners to support seamless project execution. -Managing a team-wide performance credit score framework, driving accountability, quality benchmarks, and measurable delivery improvements. -Leading project data operations and client engagement to maintain transparency, efficiency, and execution excellence. -Conducting technical interviews and delivering team presentations to strengthen talent pipelines and workforce capability. -Partnering with QC and Design teams to review project goals and align performance with quality standards. -Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and implementing scalable, high-impact solutions. -Coaching engineers through structured feedback, performance evaluations, and personalized development plans. Projects:- Copper Reclamation (All ATT regions), Zero Demand/Rent Projects, Road Move (Vrad Relief, Relocation, Legal Mandate, Damage/Removal), JPA (Pole Replacement and Transfer). Region:- Midwest (Ohio, Michigan), Southeast (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida), South-West (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas), West (California and Nevada)

Expert Fiber Engineer at Amdocs, Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, -Started copper reclamation research process independently. Currently taking care End to End solutions for the whole Copper research and Design part to ATT in-house. -Trained a large group of engineers in the copper reclamation research and design process and currently oversee a dedicated engineering team. -Analyzing various Wire Centers to extract copper based on certain criteria (Workers, Gauge, Cable material, Length, Weight etc.) -Created both technical and financial modules of reclaimed copper for customer analysis. -Taking care of both technical and quality aspects of the process. -Analyzing customer feedback and implementing strategies to improve processes. -Organizing team meetings to discuss objectives, ensuring deadlines are met and updating the team with new processes and updates.(New Copper Reclamation Tool) Projects:- Copper Reclamation (All ATT regions), Zero Demand/Rent Projects, Vrad Relief, Relocation, Legal Mandate, Damage/Removal, Pole Replacement and Transfer. Region:- Midwest (Ohio, Michigan), Southeast (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,Florida), South-West (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas), West (California and Nevada)

Lead Engineer at Congruex, Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr, -Trained and managed a team of 25+ engineers, worked for Midwest BAU projects and Southeast - Road move and Zero demand projects. -Managed performance credit score framework for engineer team, driving accountability, quality benchmarks, and measurable improvement in delivery standards.Led evaluation and continuous optimization of performance metrics to strengthen team efficiency and decision-making. -Led engineering efforts on multiple fiber and copper projects, ensuring the successful turn-up of feeder and distribution Outside-Plant (OSP) elements. -Provided expert guidance to engineers on OSP design considerations, engineering parameters, and best practices to ensure project alignment and quality standards. -Clarified and managed client expectations, ensuring project goals were clearly defined and consistently met throughout project execution. -Actively participated in quality meetings, communicating updates on changes to standard engineering practices and ensuring ongoing alignment with quality control standards. -Collaborated with the Quality Control team and assisted with scoping future projects to maintain an efficient and streamlined workflow. -Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate assembly of complete client deliverables, maintaining effective communication throughout the process. -Scoped projects in advance of design, identifying potential issues, gathering missing information, and determining optimal cable paths to minimize delays and setbacks. Projects:-F1 and F2 (CCU,FTTH,MDU),Splitter Expansion, Vrad Relief, Relocation, Legal Mandate, Damage/Removal, Pole Replacement and Transfer, TT, Sewer, Zero Demand/Rent Projects. Region:- Midwest (Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana) And South-east (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida)

Quality Control Engineer at Congruex, Dec 2020 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos, -Reviewed and evaluated OSP designs for efficient allocation of fiber strands or copper pairs, ensuring optimal use of available resources. -Assessed each design to ensure it met the project's intended purpose, including feeding living units, proper network element placement, and maintaining existing infrastructure. -Implemented cost-effective solutions, minimizing unnecessary materials and optimizing cable paths and strategic splice locations for improved efficiency. -Communicated updates on changes in engineering practices and identified common quality mistakes to the production team to maintain consistent standards. -Provided detailed feedback to design engineers, marking corrections and suggesting improvements to enhance design accuracy. -Compiled and maintained a collection of area-specific preferences and standards, ensuring consistency and compliance across projects. -Delivered training to engineers and supported ongoing team development. Projects:- Splitter Expansion, F1 and F2 (CCU,FTTH,MDU), Vrad Relief, Relocation, Legal Mandate, Damage/Removal, Pole Replacement and Transfer, TT, Sewer, Zero Demand/Rent Projects. Region:- Midwest (Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana) And South-east (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida)

Design Engineer at Congruex, Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos, -Started BAU Midwest projects in Mohali independently by analyzing the standards from sample projects. -Designed and engineered cable routes for fiber optic and copper cable applications, covering distribution nodes, residential subdivisions, apartment complexes, business districts, and future development sites. -Developed comprehensive construction plans for the installation, splicing, and maintenance of fiber plant components, tailored to customer-specific systems. -Ensured compliance with public rights-of-way, easements, and private properties to avoid conflicts with existing infrastructure and minimize project risks. -Optimized designs to reduce Engineered Measured Loss (EML), enhancing project efficiency and improving performance. -Provided mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, assisting with complex or uncommon challenges to foster skill development. -Gained hands-on experience across various environments, including aerial, buried, and underground installations, overseeing fiber cable deployment on utility poles, within trenches, and through conduits. -Collaborated on multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with AT&T's operational standards for the installation and modification of cable systems and equipment. -Created blueprints for construction teams by analyzing project scope and requirements, ensuring the successful execution of designs and infrastructure upgrades. Projects:- Splitter Expansion, F1 and F2 (CCU,FTTH,MDU), Vrad Relief, Relocation, Legal Mandate, Damage/Removal, Pole Replacement and Transfer, TT, Sewer. Region:- Midwest (Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana).

Education

BE - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY