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Leading all technology/ network Projects from project charter to closure. Key projects: 1. End to end management of large scale business critical development projects meeting project scope, budget, timelines and quality.# Project to deploy 4G LTE in Sri Lanka in line with network merger between Hutchison and Etisalat networks, 1st mobile network merger in Sri Lanka: (2019 – 2021)- Managing over US$ 60 Mn. CapEx as part of merging the 2 mobile networks while deploying… Show more Leading all technology/ network Projects from project charter to closure. Key projects: 1. End to end management of large scale business critical development projects meeting project scope, budget, timelines and quality.# Project to deploy 4G LTE in Sri Lanka in line with network merger between Hutchison and Etisalat networks, 1st mobile network merger in Sri Lanka: (2019 – 2021)- Managing over US$ 60 Mn. CapEx as part of merging the 2 mobile networks while deploying 4G LTE to cover 94% of Sri Lankan population.# Anti-interference filter deployment in line with Frequency Band Re-assignment by TRCSL: (2020 – 2021)- Project to deploy 5000 filters at 1800+ sites- Fast tracked the deployment of 3500+ filters in 2 months to ensure zero interference to network.# 4G LTE Network capacity upgrade project: (2020 – 2021)- Upgraded over 20% of network in 5 Months under pandemic lockdown to cater the intensified growth in data traffic.# Project to improve power system stability of the network: (2020)- Manage deployment of Li-Ion power systems in 300+ sites.- Deployment completed in 2 months under pandemic restrictions.2. Formulation and implementation of strategic frameworks enabling better execution of network projects according to industry standards. 3. Develop and implement a sustainable and cost effective strategy for procurement of services in support to execute projects.4. Manage the relationship with contractors to ensure the sustainability in strength of execution.5. Continuously evaluate and improve processes and procedures to yield better schedules under optimum budgets.6. Lead a team of Engineers, technical officers, project executives and documentation officers to deliver divisional and company objectives. Show less

Lead, drive and manage Pre-sales, Sales and Post Sales Delivery functions of Dialog Tele-Infrastructure Business Unit on active and passive infrastructure and Transmission Bandwidth. Lead, drive and manage the revenue, EBITDA performance and business growth as per the business plan at Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka's #1 telco operator owned Axiata, a global tier 01 telco based in Malaysia. 1. Achievement of annual sales and revenue targets of the business unit in terms of Transmission Leased… Show more Lead, drive and manage Pre-sales, Sales and Post Sales Delivery functions of Dialog Tele-Infrastructure Business Unit on active and passive infrastructure and Transmission Bandwidth. Lead, drive and manage the revenue, EBITDA performance and business growth as per the business plan at Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka's #1 telco operator owned Axiata, a global tier 01 telco based in Malaysia. 1. Achievement of annual sales and revenue targets of the business unit in terms of Transmission Leased Capacity, sharing power, civil and Indoor Base Station (IBS) infrastructure.2. Provide necessary inputs from DTI BU to the transmission network strategy and planning team, focusing the requirements of telecom operators and broadcasters.3. Continuously analyze the present market conditions to identify the risks as well as the opportunities and formulate the required strategies to maximize the market share and hence the revenue of the business unit.4. Prepare and justify the business cases to the management for the business opportunities extracted from the market and win the business through the competitive bidding process of the customer organization.5. Formulate and drive the technical plan and project plan to deliver the services within the expected timelines once the business award is won from a customer organization. Show less

Managing nationwide fiber backbone deployment, enterprise/ corporate customer broadband solutions and transmission network expansions.1. Direct transmission planning team for developments and upgrades of Optical, Microwave and IP Transmission Network in line with business plans of the Dialog Group.2. Lead the transmission planning team to improve the Network Reliability to assure the standards of services.3. Manage the Team to deliver the most cost effective solution to cater the… Show more Managing nationwide fiber backbone deployment, enterprise/ corporate customer broadband solutions and transmission network expansions.1. Direct transmission planning team for developments and upgrades of Optical, Microwave and IP Transmission Network in line with business plans of the Dialog Group.2. Lead the transmission planning team to improve the Network Reliability to assure the standards of services.3. Manage the Team to deliver the most cost effective solution to cater the requirement of the enterprise customers and Optimization of exiting solutions to achieve the cost leadership in Enterprise service delivery.4. Manage effective integration of project implementation among various network segments to assure the delivery of end solution.5. Lead the procurement cycle for Transport Planning Division with Group Supply Chain Management6. Lead the implementation of divisional projects within the budgetary limits assigned at business plan and approved by the Board of Directors.7. Assure the achievement of divisional GR targets tagged against each project.Key Projects:#Transport Network Modernization-Project Manager for the execution of the Transport Network Modernization project to implement the Full IP transmission layer for Dialog Axiata group with minimum impact on live services, which encompassed with commissioning of 1200+ ip nodes and live traffic migrations for 3000+ network locations consisting with various types of services. -Project won the Gold Award at Dialog Awards 2016. Show less

1. Planning of the optical fiber network based on the capacity requirement and forecast2. Initiate and manage the procurement cycles based on the network development plans3. Lead the project management function to assure the timely completion of the network roll out4. Assure the budgetary control of the projects against the initial commitments.Key Projects:#Optical Fiber Backbone Development – Phase 2-Lead the planning and implementation phases of the very first… Show more 1. Planning of the optical fiber network based on the capacity requirement and forecast2. Initiate and manage the procurement cycles based on the network development plans3. Lead the project management function to assure the timely completion of the network roll out4. Assure the budgetary control of the projects against the initial commitments.Key Projects:#Optical Fiber Backbone Development – Phase 2-Lead the planning and implementation phases of the very first Full Turnkey (FTK) optical communication project of Dialog group at the capacity of Project Manager, including the obtaining of Way Leave Approvals from government authorities and managing a fleet of civil construction contractors and equipment vendors.#Process Re-engineering to Facilitate the Enterprise business Goals-Lead the project for delivery process revamping and network optimization to improve the delivery timelines and operational stability of the services provisioned for enterprise customers.-This initiative won the Silver Award at Dialog Awards 2014. Show less

Key Responsibilities : 1. Development of the Microwave Transmission Network of Dialog Axiata Group2. Assure the timely delivery of transmission facilities for the requirements of other business units of Dialog Group