Laxman Karnam Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

At AGAAME, we specialize in providing optimal wireless solutions tailored for homes and small offices enabling broadband internet everywhere. We support in last mile coverage along with overcoming the challenges of backhaul where achieving Giga bits of bandwidth without optical fiber installation.Redefining connectivity standards for a smarter, more connected future.

Enabling people, businesses and things to communicate, consume content and facilitate commerce - C3 Worldwide Networks a Premier Service by EKIVA

London, Gb

Expanding Vodafone's Global footprint through Partnerships and Programs• Spearheading Global business development through Partnerships with MNOs & Hyperscalers• Creating market impact through Vodafone propositions, products, services and branding

London, Gb

Managing Vodafone Partnership activities in Africa, America & APAC:• Developed a strategic plan for Vodafone’s expansion into the complex & diverse markets• Executed the Partner expansion strategy by spearheading business development for each region• Consolidated, existing business by implementation of different Vodafone propositions, products, services and branding• Engineered, dual engagement models in markets where opportunities for higher revenues existed• Oversaw overall relationships within the region at a top Management & Board level• Grew revenues for the Group, by creating cross-functional business models with group companies and partners • Yielded overall value creation for Vodafone through exploration of synergy opportunities

• Responsible for the development of overall company strategy, spread the company service footprint over four continents.• Through innovative approach spearheaded some of the ace enterprise mobility and mobile management products, which were direct competition to major brands in the cloud sector.• Heading a technical company which mainly thrives on internal focus and innovation, created an outward thinking approach to spread the companies reach into new areas of business and grew revenues by 30% plus year-on since 2010.• Developed sales channel partnerships across the globe to bring in new revenue streams amounting to 8% of the gross sales within six months.• Constantly reviewed product placement with respect to market requirements and modified service plans on a collaborative basis with key operators to reduce costs by 60% without affecting revenues.

Midrand, Gauteng, Za

• Successfully implemented multi-million dollar nationwide Broadband Wireless Access Network with full business case tracking and reporting• Implemented and managed a global connectivity contract for a major Oil & Gas client through existing network infrastructure and third party networks.• Technology selection & Vendor management for network growth and launching new business products.• Reduced costs of sales through strategic process and system changes • Managed Product Development cycle at regional level for various products and services

London, Gb

• Responsible for the Program Management of major projects in Europe and Africa, including P&L across regions, budgeting and forecasting• Set up a regional business unit in East Africa to support company growth• Established pan-European backbone network, increasing revenues and reducing cost of sales through reduced duplication• Successfully implemented carrier class network on subsea cables to the West and East coasts of Africa• Served on Core Engineering Committee.

• Managing international operations on specific projects relating to Africa and Asia, engaged partnership programs with vendors and solution providers.• On a consultancy basis, successfully built and managed a banking network over satellite, winning an award for the most innovative approach.• Acquired and built infrastructure to provide shared satellite management and broadcast services to clients with limited in-country infrastructure to bring in savings of 45% plus.• Served on Executive Board and GVSAT Forum

• Took over an ailing company and through strategic approach reversed decline of the company to Million dollar turnaround within 2 years of operation. • Management of Group activities at Board level, with full P&L responsibility. Extended the operations of the company to over six countries and managed the growth successfully.• Working through a financial model with the banks and service providers, implemented regional data backhaul and Internet backbone for a national CDMA operator.• Through bid and tender process, the company went to acquire and deliver on major contracts for Financial Institutions, Oil & Gas Companies & GSM operators

• Managed the ISP network as new business, brought in revenues of $2 million in the first year of service launch and grew the business from a start-up to number 1 in the country.• Propelled the satellite services unit to win two Oil & Gas company contracts within the first year and successfully created international strategic-partnership with a major offshore service provider to increase annual satellite revenues to $5 million.• Successfully rolled out a Broadband Wireless & GSM network in 06 major cities, and set up channel sales and distribution relationship across the country.

New Delhi, Delhi, In

As a commissioned officer from the Electrical Branch, looked after Weapons, Radar & Communications.

Responsible for sales of Andrew Communications, IMV corporation etc., on a country basis

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunications

A Levels, Maths, Physics & Chemistry

High School, Maths, Science, English

Middle School

Primary & Junior School