• Engage and develop relationships with network service providers SDNs , CDNs , Telco carrier Fiber providers. • Technical support to design Digital Reality IP Blended bandwidth networks infra and select IP transit providers as per company standards. • Implement and manage network service fabric at all our locations which will connect all Datacenters of Digital reality and other major DCs in region and Globe. • Selection of the Subsea and… Show more • Engage and develop relationships with network service providers SDNs , CDNs , Telco carrier Fiber providers. • Technical support to design Digital Reality IP Blended bandwidth networks infra and select IP transit providers as per company standards. • Implement and manage network service fabric at all our locations which will connect all Datacenters of Digital reality and other major DCs in region and Globe. • Selection of the Subsea and backhaul providers to enable continuous connectivity to the Data centers. • Provides technical expertise and guidance on networking, supporting the India/APAC Sales Team in closing opportunities for Data Centers sites in India as well as global DCs. • Evaluate cloud providers to enable their services through Digital Reality data centers. • Work with TRAI/DOT regulatory environment and manage the end-to-end license process for applicable licenses as it pertains to the products and services offered at JV-BAMDLR. ISP A/B/C, UL, UL VNO.• Build an overall India connected campus networks strategy that outlines options for connecting India to Digital Reality APAC properties across the region and eventually the world. • Identify, promote and engage all the key SubSea Cable Consortium & Network Operators across India and the region, building a pipeline of qualified cable consortia and network operators to deploy infrastructure into data center facilities. • Build and manage network procurement to work across all stakeholders, organizations and execute BAM Digital Realty APAC networking strategy • Provide technical leadership to all new acquisition and new Data Center build to identify/produce documentation on interconnection product gaps, network topology, problem resolution, delivery timeline, and costs (resources, equipment, software, etc) of deployment of solution Show less

• Plan & Develop Offnet Access strategy for enabling end customer in respective geography by partnering & building relationships with Global & Local network vendors.• Build relationship with telecom carriers to buy backbone Access capacity under IRU and Lease model.• Build sourcing strategy for subsea cable capacity, IP Transit as per customer and internal backbone needs to expand network. • Prepare Dark fiber deployment strategy and expansion plan to connect Datacenter, PoPs and… Show more • Plan & Develop Offnet Access strategy for enabling end customer in respective geography by partnering & building relationships with Global & Local network vendors.• Build relationship with telecom carriers to buy backbone Access capacity under IRU and Lease model.• Build sourcing strategy for subsea cable capacity, IP Transit as per customer and internal backbone needs to expand network. • Prepare Dark fiber deployment strategy and expansion plan to connect Datacenter, PoPs and Major business hubs in India and neighboring countries• Network optimization to reduce cost through migration and new build of network.•Accountable to Manage Top 40 customer accounts procurement to delivery process•Develop IP-1 and ISP vendors to expand Tata communications fiber capabilities within India and neighboring countries.• Exploring and selecting best partners, negotiating MSA/JPA for a high-level strategic relationship, developing partner and joint marketing program, negotiate market commercials to enable resell of services and help shape end-to-end solutions including training, and SLA/Service Schedule management.• Envolve into new product development for new products features, technologies, in line with market innovations and offerings. Coordinating with sales and marketing teams on market strategy, pricing, and positioning of the product in market.• Accountable for the escalation management for the billing, delivery, Service assurance. • Sales support on RFP and regular enquires from Global and domestic sales team.• Plan & manage a regional AOP budget for Access & Backbone Offnet capacity procurement & assist to maintain the P&L of core Product teams through various initiatives. Show less

• Responsible for the telecom related activities which includes strategic vendor sourcing, carrier & contract management, build regional telco procurement strategy, optimization and expansion of the existing network, Peering and NNI deployments.• Foster and established relationship with telecom carriers to buy local loops and subsea/submarine cable capacities.• Build vendor sourcing strategy for IPLC, subsea cable capacity, Ethernet, MPLS, Internet, IP Transit and FTTH… Show more • Responsible for the telecom related activities which includes strategic vendor sourcing, carrier & contract management, build regional telco procurement strategy, optimization and expansion of the existing network, Peering and NNI deployments.• Foster and established relationship with telecom carriers to buy local loops and subsea/submarine cable capacities.• Build vendor sourcing strategy for IPLC, subsea cable capacity, Ethernet, MPLS, Internet, IP Transit and FTTH service• Executed Backbone optimization project to procure subsea capacity of 1 Terabytes. • Experience in managing Govt projects to optimize overall network through effective selection vendors globally. • Develop plan of Third-Party collocation facilities optimization also data centers space and PoP locations.• Business case preparation to expand footprint through on-net buildings/POPs..• Involve into sales support through Customer RFPs, escalations and local regulation process clarification.• Negotiation of the NDA / MSA with global vendors also to add amendments in the existing MSA.• Manage cloud and Voice ( SIP trunking ) service procurement from regional providers.• VPoP establishment to improve cost effective service procurement.• To extend support on legal documentation at the time of order processing• Work on yearly budget finalization and provide forecast to the finance team and management Show less

Manage vendor relationship with global telecom carriers and develop strategic sourcing plan to onboard new vendor.  Build strategic plan to procure backbone capacity, IP transit, co-location services, data centers space and PoP locations finalization.  Subsea cable, long haul, wavelength, dark fiber, satellite capacity procurement across global carrier.  Cloud service procurement from various cloud providers like Azure, Google, AWS.  Data center selection analysis and… Show more Manage vendor relationship with global telecom carriers and develop strategic sourcing plan to onboard new vendor.  Build strategic plan to procure backbone capacity, IP transit, co-location services, data centers space and PoP locations finalization.  Subsea cable, long haul, wavelength, dark fiber, satellite capacity procurement across global carrier.  Cloud service procurement from various cloud providers like Azure, Google, AWS.  Data center selection analysis and collocation rates negotiation and related contract negotiation.  Manage procurement of off-net data capacities like IPLC, subsea cable capacity, Ethernet, MPLS, Internet, IP Transit, VSAT and FTTH etc.  Network optimization of existing services for the customer retention and achieve internal saving goal. This includes grooms and renewal.  Negotiation of the NDA / MSA with global vendors also to add amendments in the existing MSA.  Responsible of escalation management on the pricing, GOC/NOC, service delivery , finance escalation and billing disputes with carriers  Build new network to network interconnection (NNI) to improve customer related price and improve service quality.  Internal process and system development which includes build healthy relation with intercompany affiliates. Show less

Hired to architect and optimize the procurement function for third party access data services to meet client’s global data business network requirements. Led the Access Management team to handle global post-sale escalations of AT&T vendor and customers.☛ Led and coordinated all efforts to survey, audit, assess and qualify new suppliers. Negotiated and recommended execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies; supervise the procurement of the needed quality in supplies, services and… Show more Hired to architect and optimize the procurement function for third party access data services to meet client’s global data business network requirements. Led the Access Management team to handle global post-sale escalations of AT&T vendor and customers.☛ Led and coordinated all efforts to survey, audit, assess and qualify new suppliers. Negotiated and recommended execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies; supervise the procurement of the needed quality in supplies, services and equipment ☛ Involved in the design, development and implementation of procurement principles and Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines and systems for standardizing contracting and procurement. Ensured all request are closed within stipulated time frame to maintain Turnaround time (TAT) Show less

Created and implemented sourcing strategies for data business services such as IPLC, Ethernet, and MPLS. Procured high bandwidth such as Gig-E and DWDM lamda submarine cable capacity with low latency☛ Evaluate vendor rating in the areas of supply quality, delivery schedule and supplier capacity assessment. Develop long-term partnerships; manage day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms.☛ Participated in bidding; responsible for… Show more Created and implemented sourcing strategies for data business services such as IPLC, Ethernet, and MPLS. Procured high bandwidth such as Gig-E and DWDM lamda submarine cable capacity with low latency☛ Evaluate vendor rating in the areas of supply quality, delivery schedule and supplier capacity assessment. Develop long-term partnerships; manage day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms.☛ Participated in bidding; responsible for preparing contract documents, evaluating tenders technically & commercially and finalizing the conditions of the contracts with the bidders. Finalized initial terms of Master Service Agreement (MSA) with carrier and submitted to the management for approval. Show less

Responsible for drawing procurement plans of Network Techno Commercial Department. Developed vendors in the domestic markets. ☛ Identified potential sources of supply and drove purchase initiatives to conclude purchase contracts on most competitive rates/commercial terms and conditions.☛ Implemented cost reduction measures such as alternate sourcing, materials substitution, and long-term purchase contracts to maintain overall operational efficiency. ☛ Maintained regular material… Show more Responsible for drawing procurement plans of Network Techno Commercial Department. Developed vendors in the domestic markets. ☛ Identified potential sources of supply and drove purchase initiatives to conclude purchase contracts on most competitive rates/commercial terms and conditions.☛ Implemented cost reduction measures such as alternate sourcing, materials substitution, and long-term purchase contracts to maintain overall operational efficiency. ☛ Maintained regular material follow-up to reach within the stipulated time as per the user and reduce the lead time; maintained stock levels of material considering the lead time. Show less

Assisted Senior Manager in procurement and vendor development activities for launch of New Product (Switch gear DN0). ☛ Bought materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.☛ Implemented effective sourcing strategies to ensure a continuous supply of quality, competitively prices services, materials and inventory.☛ Developed reliable sources for supply and finalized procurement contracts on most… Show more Assisted Senior Manager in procurement and vendor development activities for launch of New Product (Switch gear DN0). ☛ Bought materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.☛ Implemented effective sourcing strategies to ensure a continuous supply of quality, competitively prices services, materials and inventory.☛ Developed reliable sources for supply and finalized procurement contracts on most competitive terms. Maintained regular follow up with the vendors to ensure deliveries within prescribed schedules. Show less