Steering a heterogeneous and Next Generation Greenfield Communication Network Project of multi-crore value (~3500 Cr).Prepared Master Project Plan, Equipment delivery, regulatory clearance. Prepared Risk Register and Mitigation Plan & Published project KPIs to Senior Leadership Team.Established an integrated test bed, based on heterogeneous technologies, using IP/MPLS switching platform & Transmission Network, Unified Network Management System(UNMS), Geographic Information System(GIS), Remote Fiber Testing and Monitoring System(RFTMS), Network Synchronization, Storage and Backup System, Satellite Hub & Remote Terminals and MW Radio system.Devised the Proof of Concept Methodology of communication systems from different vendors (OEM), prepared documentation and test cases according to functional requirement and completion of PoC to the satisfaction of user organization.Preparation of training documentation and delivery schedule.Handled change management and obtained administrative approvals from end user.Conduct Physical and Logical System Integration of different sub-systems offered by multiple OEM’s. Enable integration of OSS platform based on TMN framework for deployment of Unified Network Management System.Spearheaded the deployment & integration of:Firewall, Cisco Unified Call Manager, AAA Server, DNS, LDAP, ISE.Dell (DPS) Storage & Backup solutionUnified Network Management System based on Virtualization (VM) and cloud centric approach having active and disaster sites.Drive governance calls among multiple stakeholders within the organization, with suppliers to coordinate and plan deliverables as per defined timeline.

• Strategically contributing to support, mobilize and drive cross functional team during network disruption event to implement restoration plan• Integrated real-time view of Sub Sea Infrastructure, capacity trending, heat map and performance reporting for network & service operation center

• Collaborated with legal, regulatory and taxation team to meet compliance requirements and to address the dynamics of changing business requirement• Fortified the business by adding new account and igniting the revenue from zero to multi-Million US$ by engaging with stakeholders, meeting customer solution and commercial expectations.

Growth PathAssociate VP | Network Operations & Process Integration 2014 - 2015GM | Network Operations & Process Transition 2013 – 2014GM | Network Operations & Process Stabilization 2011 – 2013GM | Network Operations & Process Integration 2008 - 2011GM | Network Operations 2007 - 2008• Introduction of best practices and democratization for cross functional synergy at operational, engineering and business unit level to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience• Build and lead global technical team for network operations center, manage capacity & capability building of 120+ technical resources to serve organizations global customer base spread across geographies• Appreciated for introducing best practices and for handling transition from vendor Huawei Technologies to TCTS delivery centre. • Participated on behalf of organization in SRx Seminar at Orlando, USA, conducted by Alcatel Lucent to demonstrate new and emerging technologies shaping the future of the industry

Growth PathManager | Network Operations | VSNL, Pune 1996 - 2001Sr Manager | Network Operations & Project Management | VSNL, Jaipur 2002 - 2004Dy GM | Network Operations & Business Development | VSNL, Jaipur 2005 - 2006Dy GM | Network Operations & Project Management| VSNL, Pune 2006 - 2007