CAREER EPISODE 1
1. Introduction:
[CE 1.1]
The first career episode is the explanation of the project “Optus Network”, which was conducted in September 2019 and is still in progress. During this tenure, I worked as a Sr. Customer Service Executive (Network Engineer) at TATA Communications Transformation Services (TCTS). The project is located in Sydney, Australia.
2. Background:
[CE 1.2]
Optus is a well-known Australian telecommunications company and the second-largest wireless carrier in Australia. It provides services across different products, including Voice, Mobile, and Core.
It fulfils the demands of their customers by using various topologies, including Fibrenetwork topology, NGTT carrier ethernet network, NGTT+ carrier ethernet network, NGTT+ core network, NGTT+ carrier ethernet regional network, metro NGTT+ DWDM rings, access network – mobile, RTN radio management via Huawei, and Ceragon-RTN management.
Optus contracted with TCTS for the proper planning, design, and implementation of the Optus Network across DWDM, Carrier Ethernet (CE), Fibres, and IP/CPC.
[CE 1.3]
The following duties were assigned to me:
- Involved in the Core transport design to create IP links between various core aggregators, distribution aggregators, and access aggregators, including multiple scenarios which include Alcatel, Cisco, and Juniper L3 devices.
- Developed design for core IP-transport network and transmission network of metro, regional, and IOF/backhaul using optical fibre and DWDM.
- Managing the field jobs created by the designer in Spatial WEB by using Spatial Net administration tools.
- Responsible for record management for Fibre designs, as-builts, DART, DBYD, transmission, ISP, and IOF mobile equipment inventory quality checking/auditing.
- Coordinating with different vendors, i.e. SAED managers (Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, Lend Lease), providing receiving by auditing the latest CAD files for Mobile sites.
- Managed the CAD & DMS dropbox (Fibre design, Network & DMS Vault Records)
- Prepared level 5 documents for CAD team products with the in-network records group and got approval from Optus management, such as BS provisioning, RECRD_UPDT, and Tx equipment with fibre.
CAREER EPISODE 2
1. Introduction:
[CE 2.1]
My 2nd career episode is related to the project “NBN (National Broadband Network) which was started in October 2017 and completed in August 2019. I performed all my duties on this project as a Sr. Network Designer (NBN) during my job with TATA Communications (TCTS) in Sydney, which is well-known for its multiple technology projects, including FTTB, BSOD, FTTC, FTTP, FUSION FTTN, etc.
2. Background:
[CE 2.2]
This project aimed to design the NBN to operate Australia’s wholesale broadband access network, with the intention of connecting Australia and bridging the digital divide. Its objectives were to ensure that all Australians have access to a high-speed broadband network as soon as possible by using combinations of fixed wireless, satellite, and fibre technologies.
Fundamentally, the National Broadband Network (NBN) aims to foster productivity and provide a platform for innovation, delivering economic and social benefits to 100 per cent of Australians. NBN engages with several stakeholder groups across Australia to roll out a multi-technology mix network and cost-effectively build it using the technology best suited to each area.
The TATA Communications (TCTS) NBNTM Network Delivery Project used FTTB (Fibre To The Building), FTTN (Fibre To The Node), FTTP (Fibre To The Premises), FTTC (Fibre To The Curb), and HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial).
[CE 2.3]
I worked on the following assigned tasks:
- Conducted the joint survey to collect walkout data and developed both preliminary as well as final designs according to the client’s specifications for design documentation.
- Performed end-to-end designing of FTTB, FTTN, Fusion, and BSOD designs by using NBN technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Carried out end-to-end delivery services, i.e. detail designing of Mapinfo, Construction Plans, FIR, Costing of Project (Bill of materials & Bill of quantity files).
- Assessed a copper solution as well as fixed the feedback queries received from the client.
- Reviewed enough power in the RF signal throughout the network to the premises of the customer.
- Delivered the prepared design within budget, on time, and as per quality standards.
- Assessed newly and existing extended areas as well as planned for the HFC network of required premises.
- Generated team utilization reports, monitored project milestones, and liaised with relevant departments to address/resolve issues.
- Coordinated with land access team, surveyors, and field managers to ensure project priorities are being met and issues are being addressed.
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CAREER EPISODE 3
1. Introduction:
[CE 3.1]
This career episode is the in-depth illustration of my project “GIS Data Maintenance”, which was performed during the tenure of October 2011 to July 2014 for “Ausgrid, Australia”. I worked on this project as a Sr. GIS Engineer based in Sydney, Australia.
2. Background:
[CE 3.2]
Ausgrid will continue the 100-year tradition of managing a safe and reliable electricity network. Ausgrid is a state-owned corporation whose shareholder is the New South Wales Government. The Ausgrid electricity network provides power to 1.6 million homes and businesses throughout Sydney, the Hunter, and the Central Coast.
That network comprises more than 200 large electricity substations, 500,000 power poles, 30,000 small distribution substations, and almost 50,000km of underground and above-ground electricity cables.
This project shows the design and construction of the Ausgrid electrical network, which will consist solely of both distribution and transmission systems. The transmission network is a sub-transmission system with 66kV, 132kV, and 33kV assets, and it consists of:
- 132kV lines, which were operated properly in support of and parallel to TransGrid’s transmission network
- The substations were also connected to these lines
The distribution network was comprised of:
- A distribution system of the highest voltage with 11kV, 22kV, and 5kV assets
- A distribution system of the lowest voltage with 240V and 415V assets
[CE 3.3]
The project’s key aim was to provide a reliable, safe electricity service and maintain a high-quality power supply for customers. The following are the project’s main objectives:
- To develop the required format for design plans of electrical works by obeying standards of quality, safety and consistency to provide adequate information/data so that all intended works will be cost-effective and constructed in such a way that meets all Ausgrid requirements.
- To provide Ausgrid’s Network designers with the main requirements to help them obtain approval for their proposed works outlined in the design plans.
[CE 3.4]
I did the following duties:
- Drafted new distribution pillars, service connections, and substation installations.
- Prepared drawings for electrical network changes according to paper sources termed as system alteration order (SAO) and Field Book (FB).
- Reported any network isolation, interconnected substations, incorrect power ratings, missing switches, etc., to the team leader.
- Participated in the regular meetings to discuss the project progress and technical issues.
- Captured all drawings in the GIS within three days of the commissioning.
- Ensured the quality of data, which was designed and stored in the GIS in accordance with quality standards.
- Arranged a meeting with the quality assurance officers to discuss all encountered quality issues and brainstorm to remove these issues. Assess no-cost samples provided by AustraliaCDRHelp.Com.
