Prithwish Paul Email & Phone Number

New Delhi Area, India

- Developing Strategy for growing company into USD 1B revenue by 2020: Product Innovation/ Market Footprint Expansion.- Build Technology Roadmap based on the Global Key Technology Drivers & Trends in Wireline & Wireless Domain.- Keeping close tab on Emerging technologies, IoT; visualize & generate Use Cases based Solutions centered on them.- Position Shilpi as a One-Stop Total RF Solution Provider with Carriers- Build Local Manufacturing Setup & Localize SCM to strengthen profitability of the company.- Technology Leadership: Driving Technology JV with Eyecom Technologies for Base Station Antennas, Repeaters, IBS Passives & Active DAS Solutions.- Implemented Local Manufacturing Setup for Base Station Antennas & SCM Localization to bring in > 10% Reduction in COST. - Obtained Approval of Base Station Antennas with Indian Operator. Executed Trials/ Lab tests as per customer requirement.- Introduced PIM Measurements for Passive DAS Network with Globe, Philippines, and obtained Technical Approval for IBS Passive Components. Conducted Technical Workshop for Globe officials & SI Partners for Understanding PIM and Best Site /IBS Practices, for improving Network Quality.- Securing Future Business Growth: Assessment, Identification and Driving Tie-up with Global Manufacturers as Strategic Technology Partners for mmWave E/V Band Solutions & G.Fast, for positioning in India region.- Brand Positioning: Conducted Technical Workshops at Circles for Generating awareness on Enhancement of Network Quality using Best Site Implementation Practices.- Enabling Shilpi climb up the Value Chain Ladder by incorporating Software Solutions in company Solution Suite: VoWiFi Solutions & WiFi Roaming.- Positioning Shilpi on the Technology Curve: Steering pathway for Shilpi entering into Solar Deployments & Services Business to monetize WiFi Services & Smart City Projects.

Gurgaon, India

- Understanding Mobile Operator Deployment Strategies in APAC region (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan)- Develop CAPEX & OPEX optimized Customized Solutions for Macro-Sites/IBS for GSM, CDMA, 3G technologies, WiFi, LTE.- Develop Innovative Coverage & Capacity Enhancement /Network Quality improvement techniques- Ensure Improved Customer satisfaction leading to Organic Sales Growth.- Achieved 5M USD of Amplifiers business in the very first year (FY’07).- First to position & instrumental in adoption of Unconventional Approach: Antenna path consolidation solutions with key Indian/APAC region operators (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan), prove it on ground & Supplement with strong & compelling Business case for quick adoption & sell. Besides significant cost saving, the solution enables quick 3G/LTE rollout and enables faster time-to-market.- First to anticipate requirement of High PIM Performance Customized [POI] IBS Combining solution in and now selling in multiple APAC countries (India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines) and engaging with the solution in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam.- First to introduce the concept of MIMO enabled DAS + LTE/WiFi Integration : Malaysia.- Anticipated, and first to bring in 2.3GHz TD-LTE Active Wireless Solutions based on India specific requirements.- Developed Market specific Solution Selling strategies in APAC markets, in line with the technology/regulatory trends, [Operators/OEMs/ System Integrators] & effectively garnered requirements/revenue in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan & Japan. - Growing business in APAC region with CAGR >20%.- Green Energy Initiative - Conducted successful Fuel Cell Trials..- Engagement with operators in Japan/Taiwan for CAPEX Saving & Quick Deployment Strategy for Small Cells.

New Delhi, Meerut, India

- Headed RF Planning & Optimization of Hutch UP(W) Circle.- Effected measures on field to improve the NQI, which is a key revenue garnering KBI for Nokia India Ltd. (Managed Services Contract).

New Delhi Area, India

- Heading the Planning & Optimization (RF/BSS/Switch) of Hutchison UP(W), a Greenfield project, guiding >100 Engineers.- Responsible for KPI/QoS management, KBI based rollout, strong engagement with the Marketing & Sales teams.- Regulatory: SACFA Compliance, TEC Validation of DHQs, & meeting the KPI limits set by TRAI.- UPW Network rated 2nd in an independent India-wide TNS Mode Survey in 1st year of operation.- Spearheaded team for first amongst operators to cover Uttaranchal Towns, using Satellite mode of communication.- Amongst the first circle to implement scientific GIS/Demographic based RF Planning to stay ahead of competition, and maximizing Revenue/Site –KBI.- Team effort leading to EBIDTA+ is record 18 months of operations.- Exceeded the coverage & subscriber penetration wrt to incumbent competition in two years of launch.

Mankapur, Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow

- Responsible for RF Planning/Optimization for Phase-1 BSNL WZ Project, & acceptance of plan by BSNL, Covering 250 cities more than 10,000 Km Highways, leading a team of >250 professionals.- Responsible for BSS Planning, Engineering & implementation/optimization/operations, for BSNL WZ, >1000 sites. - Validation of VAS vendors, as per TEC GR & Tender compliance.- Executed setting up Lab for Inter-working of Lucent BSS and C-DoT NSS, A interface/HLR interoperability testing.- Key trainer for >500 personnel on aspects of GSM Technology & Operations.- Key technical contact for Bid preparation for BSNL & MTNL Tender (Ericsson).- Setup GSM Technical Support Centre at Lucknow for catering to Planning/ Technical support for Pan-India GSM projects.

Mankapur

- Gained exposure on the working of Alcatel Fixed Line Switch systems [E10-B] & proficiency in Design & Development of 80x86/ embedded controller systems (Hardware & Firmware).- Led the R&D team, Designed & Replaced the Control unit of the Switch (along with ELS48 processor) with proprietary 80x86 based system (hardware & re-architecting Software), leading to footprint reduction & incorporation of SS#7 in the Switch & enhancement of Switch BHCA; guiding a R&D team of more than 30 professionals. Involved transcoding and optimization of the software & hardware design involving Multi-Layer PCBs/ FPGA based for compact design.- Re-designed Connection Unit modules for the E10B system for enhanced performance.- Designed & Developed proprietary EPABX system sold across India.- Designs involving Xilinx FPGA and programming in Language C/ Assembly language based firmware development/ Embedded Processor programming and proprietary RTOS.- Design & Development of PC-AT based Testers for Cards & Rack assemblies: leading to significant savings in testing cost & time.

B.Tech, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

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