Neha Yadav Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Product Lead driving the evolution of next-generation Private 5G architectures, with a focus on developing innovative solutions that address cost economics barriers in Private Network adoption.• Leading a high-performing team of network architects and engineers to conceptualize and design 5G Hybrid Private Networks. • Leading technology validation initiatives through comprehensive proof-of-concepts (POCs) and customer trials.• End-to-end ownership and management of the Product Innovation lifecycle, guiding the process from ideation and market analysis to use case development, product conceptualization, POC development, vendor assessment and management, contract negotiation, technical validation and successful handoff.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Technical Product Lead focused on developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for emerging technologies, conducting thorough technology assessments, evaluating industry players, validating them through technical trials and proofs-of-concept, developing customer-centric use cases and delivering early prototypes.• Built and delivered compelling demonstrations of emerging technology solutions through technology briefings, video presentations and live demonstrations and continuous touchpoints. Planned, developed and deployed multiple technical trials and Proofs of Concept (POCs).• Innovated and developed Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) use cases for Verizon and customer applications in fiber network monitoring, traffic monitoring, accident detection, intrusion detection etc. • Led the development of business cases, performed cost analysis comparison of current solution and the new solution under different deployment models. • Led vendor investigation, evaluated vendor technology and solutions and made key decisions on partnerships. Responsible for all aspects of vendor management - vendor selection, contract negotiations (GPA, NDA, Testing Agreements) with Verizon Sourcing, solution development, performance evaluation, vendor relationship management.• Authored technical documentation such as technical papers, tech briefs, articles and slide decks. • Created tech overview video to communicate the capabilities of the tech to broad audiences. Served as the host and presenter in the video. Provided direction to the video creation team on technical content, positioning and overall messaging.

Waltham, Massachusetts

• Lead network engineer responsible for specialized technical systems integration and testing of IP network elements associated with FiOS Video Head End systems, contributing to the seamless delivery of high-quality video services to millions of customers.• Responsible for the network design, configuration and operation of highly complex and constantly evolving IP networks in multiple test labs, encompassing FiOS Super Head End (SHE), Video Hub Office (VHO), Video Serving Office (VSO), and PON access network components.• Led the design and testing of key solutions for FiOS Over the Top Live Linear, Video-on-Demand (VOD), Interactive Media Guide (IMG) and IPTV services, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to to design a field-deployable solution.• Analyzed requirements, developed comprehensive test plans, constructed test beds, executed test cases, and provided testing results and recommendations, ensuring the highest level of quality and reliability for deployed solutions.

District 31 - Eastern Massachusetts And Rhode Island

As Division Governor, my role was to oversee 6 Area Governors and more than 24 Toastmasters clubs over the course of one year and guide them to achieve success within the Toastmasters educational and leadership programs. This leadership role provided me an opportunity to work with different people and face leadership challenges on a regular basis. Awarded "President's Distinguished Division"

District 31 - Eastern Massachusetts And Rhode Island

As Area Governor, I oversaw the functions of four Toastmasters clubs and guided them to achieve a Distinguished Club status. I played an integral role in the success of these clubs and led my area to achieve a "Distinguished Area" award.

Master Of Science, Computer Communication Networks

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Computer Science And Engineering, First Division With Honors