SHAJIL MELETHIL
Senior Engineer - Satellite Services
Riyadh,01
Summary
Results-driven ICT professional with 18+ years of experience, specialized in engineering, managing, and implementing satellite communication technologies and IP networking. Skilled in multi-product technologies and adept at analyzing customer requirements to deliver competitive solutions. Strong leadership abilities to motivate teams and enhance productivity, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effectively engaging with individuals, groups, and diverse cultures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Senior Engineer 2 – Satellite Operations
Saudi Telecom Solutions
7 2022 - Current
- Management and Operation of VSAT hubs and Network Infrastructure (iDirect,Comtech,Hughes,Newtec)
- Implementation and testing of multiple Services, Products and Satellite hubs
- Actively participated in designing infrastructure for SATLEO products and executed solutions on-site, including both active and passive implementations
- Handling platform/product commissioning, qualification and onboarding activities with various stakeholders
- Monitoring and reviewing the satellite network infrastructure for service assurance, network forecasting, foresee the risks
- Developed and prepared budgets to ensure comprehensive support for security, monitoring, and service assurance for VSAT infrastructure
- Coordinated the delivery of hardware, software, and licenses, while monitoring licenses and subscriptions to ensure timely renewals and uninterrupted service
- Monitored and resolved network security flaws, collaborating with ICS and governance teams for compliance assessments, risk management, and security evaluations
- Developed solutions for network monitoring, capacity management, and network infrastructure optimization etc
- Collaborated with vendors, business units, and stakeholders to address requirements for network management, redesign, and service assurance etc
- Took part in various process within the company related to change, incident, onboarding and etc
- Contributed to the development of capacity verification protocols for SATLEO products and conducted testing in accordance with established guidelines
- Developed design proposals for internet and management connectivity for Geo Hub and overall VSAT POP’s, including a comprehensive centralized connectivity plan
- Developed HLD, LLD, design documentation, slides and presentations etc
- Led network upgrades, rollouts, and patch management, while monitoring hardware lifecycle and overseeing successful deployments
- Enhanced the skills of junior and emerging talents by delegating tasks, conducting training sessions, and facilitating knowledge transfer
- Monitored and managed 4K+ MHz spectrum.
Senior Engineer 1 – Satellite Operations
Saudi Telecom Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Management and Operation of VSAT hubs and Network Infrastructure (iDirect,Comtech,Hughes,Newtec)
- Implementation and testing of multiple Services, Products and Satellite hubs
- Actively participated in designing infrastructure for SATLEO products and executed solutions on-site, including both active and passive implementations
- Handling platform/product commissioning, qualification and onboarding activities with various stakeholders
- Monitoring and reviewing the satellite network infrastructure for service assurance, network forecasting, foresee the risks
- Developed and prepared budgets to ensure comprehensive support for security, monitoring, and service assurance for VSAT infrastructure
- Coordinated the delivery of hardware, software, and licenses, while monitoring licenses and subscriptions to ensure timely renewals and uninterrupted service
- Monitored and resolved network security flaws, collaborating with ICS and governance teams for compliance assessments, risk management, and security evaluations
- Developed solutions for network monitoring, capacity management, and network infrastructure optimization etc
- Collaborated with vendors, business units, and stakeholders to address requirements for network management, redesign, and service assurance etc
- Took part in various process within the company related to change, incident, onboarding and etc
- Contributed to the development of capacity verification protocols for SATLEO products and conducted testing in accordance with established guidelines
- Developed design proposals for internet and management connectivity for Geo Hub and overall VSAT POP’s, including a comprehensive centralized connectivity plan
- Developed HLD, LLD, design documentation, slides and presentations etc
- Led network upgrades, rollouts, and patch management, while monitoring hardware lifecycle and overseeing successful deployments
- Enhanced the skills of junior and emerging talents by delegating tasks, conducting training sessions, and facilitating knowledge transfer
- Monitored and managed 4K+ MHz spectrum.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer – BU ICT Services
Deutsche Telekom Consulting (Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd)
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Technical and solution support to the Pre-Sales and Bidding unit for offers and tenders for VSAT and ICT Services
- Performing a key role as a consultant to the sales team to present the VSAT services
- Expertise in Fine tuning the applications over VSAT
- Actively took part in implementing the network for cloud infrastructure for Detasad Cloud Offering services
- Worked with different vendors (Dell, Redhat, Secure works etc.)
- Lead Engineer in setting up MPLS Cloud for Detasad
- Conduct solutions presentations to the potential Clients, stakeholders, sales teams etc
- Actively took part in the migration of VSAT Geo Hub
- Assessing the gaps and risks in engineering projects, Certification process (ISO2007, PCI)
- Providing Tier 111 extended Support for Enterprise accounts, leading against the challenges on complex issues on VSAT and Network etc.
VSAT Engineer – ICT services
Deutsche Telekom Consulting (Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd)
04.2008 - 04.2016
- Focused on optimizing iDirect VSAT/Satellite Network Hub, largest iDirect teleport in Asia consists on 4000+ remote sites, played a vital role in setting up new business model
- Implemented and managed multiple iDirect Hub, Comtech SCPC services and Geo Redundant VSAT services
- Design and implemented connectivity solutions for various customers utilizing the satellite technologies integrating with various other medias
- Experienced in Designing TDMA , SCPC , DVB-S2/S2X network based on iDirect, Comtech etc
- Performed network Sizing, Link Budget ,RF carrier management and monitoring
- Understanding customer issues and requirements, recommend solutions and workarounds, deep root cause analysis
- Implemented end to end VPN solution for ATM networks for various banking customers via Satellite connectivity services
- Troubleshooting service outages and degradation and provided root cause analysis and reports
- Proactively monitoring the VSAT network and remotes and handling incidents and cases
- Prepared periodic performance of the satellite hub and remotes and Conducted Analysis.
IT Support
Saudi Media Systems
01.2005 - 02.2008
- IDirect VSAT 6.0.9 hub engineer for Girls Colleges, Internal IT and Tandberg Video Conferencing Specialist.
Media View Limited
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Internal and Extranet IT Networking
Education
Bachelor of Physics -
Calicut University
Skills
Network and Product Operations
Service Architecture and Design
Product and Solution knowledge
Budgetary Preparations
Vendor Management
Onboarding Process
Satellite communication
IP Network and Integration
Solution Engineering
Capacity Management
Technology integration
Product Testing
Team Leadership
Management skills
Leadership skills
Quality Control
Certification
iDirect Certified Engineer for Installation, Operation and Maintenance (IOM , iNDC )
Training
- Cisco: CCNA, CCNP, CXFF, MPLS
- SATCOM: iDirect network design class (iNDC)
- Newtec certified Operational Specialist
- Comtech Heights HDNA
- Microsoft: MCSE
- ITSM: Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) v3
- Fortigate NSE4 Security and Enterprise Firewall
- VMware Network Virtualization
- Video Conferencing: Tandberg Products (TCTE and TCTA)
- Amazon Web Services Technical Professional
Accomplishments
GRC approval for Security Fixing for onboarding Assets on 2019
SATLEO Project Implementation on 2023
Backup and Recover Infrastrcuture implementation
Timeline
Senior Engineer 1 – Satellite Operations
Saudi Telecom Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2022
Senior Infrastructure Engineer – BU ICT Services
Deutsche Telekom Consulting (Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd)
05.2016 - 03.2018
VSAT Engineer – ICT services
Deutsche Telekom Consulting (Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd)
04.2008 - 04.2016
IT Support
Saudi Media Systems
01.2005 - 02.2008
Media View Limited
07.2003 - 08.2004
Senior Engineer 2 – Satellite Operations
Saudi Telecom Solutions
7 2022 - Current
Bachelor of Physics -
Calicut University
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