Guna sekar
GIS Developer | ArcGIS | Telecom Network GIS | Spatial Data Automation
GIS, Telecom Engineer - FTTX at Tata Communications
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Experience
GIS, Telecom Engineer - FTTX
Tata Communications · full time
Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Design and execute GIS data transformation workflows, extracting network data from Smallworld PNI, applying geometry corrections, merging datasets, resolving topology issues, and producing consolidated customer-ready outputs. • Maintain and update FTTX network GIS data using HLD/LLD inputs, ensuring approved network designs are accurately reflected in as-built records. • Manage spatial records for building footprints, fibre/duct routes, trenching layouts, chambers, ODF/CODF cabinets, splice points, joints, and internal/external cabling. • Develop and apply automated GIS quality-control workflows using ArcGIS, ArcPy/ModelBuilder and Python to identify topology errors, overlapping geometries, duplicate features, and spatial inconsistencies. • Perform spatial and attribute validation across multi-source datasets, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency before customer delivery. • Troubleshoot GIS and network data issues through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Continuous Service Improvement (CSI), supporting reliable production operations. • Design and implement Power Apps / Power Automate workflows for request intake, notifications, and SharePoint data storage, reducing manual coordination and improving process consistency. • Develop Power BI dashboards to monitor network performance, project KPIs, and operational metrics. • Collaborate with customers, network design teams, GIS teams, and stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies and deliver network datasets within agreed SLA/TAT
GIS Analyst
DSM Soft Pvt Ltd · full time
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs · Trichy, Tamil Nadu
• Delivered accurate spatial datasets in Geo Package format and corrected topological errors from 2D maps to produce clean base maps. • Trained junior team members in quality assurance protocols and digitization best practices • Digitized 2D vector data from raster source maps, including georeferencing raster location plans to vector parcels and capturing building footprints with full attribute details. • Transitioned into a QA validation role, reviewing junior team members' digitization work against client specifications and Low-Level Work Instructions (LWI). • Performed peer review of digitized outputs, catching inconsistencies early to prevent large-scale rework or major delivery mistakes.
Skills & Endorsements
Education
Diploma
Government Polytechnic College - Trichy · Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
GIS Software Proficiency
Honors & Awards
Recognition for consistent on-time delivery and adherence to SLA/TAT commitments
Tata Communications
Supported by responsive and proactive communication with customers and stakeholders