Pawan Kumar Sao

Pawan Kumar Sao is a telecommunications professional with a strong background in network operations and engineering. Currently serving as a NOC Supervisor at AST SpaceMobile since September 2023, Pawan is involved in space-based cellular broadband technology. Previously, as a Network Operations Engineer at Nelco Limited, Pawan was responsible for ensuring network uptime for critical Maritime, Oil and Gas clients. Experience also includes roles as an Associate Network Engineer at Shaf Broadcasting India, where installation and maintenance of a Newtec HUB were key responsibilities, and as an Associate Operation Engineer at Gilat Satellite Networks, managing network technologies and serving as a technical escalation point. Pawan's career also features a supervisory role at Future Supply Chain Solutions and client relationship management at Syscrops Technologies. Pawan holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jeppiaar Engineering College and a Diploma in the same field from Bharath Polytechnic College.