Rohan Banka Email and Phone Number

I am a full-time professional with 9+ years of experience in the telecom industry, specializing in procurement and network planning. I have worked with leading telecom companies such as Vodafone Idea, Reliance JIO, and Airtel. where I have successfully managed and executed various projects involving active network procurement, 5G RFP, satellite spectrum, and RAN network sourcing. I have demonstrated strong skills in price negotiation, contract closing, cost analysis, and SAP system. I have also achieved significant savings and profits for my employers and clients through my strategic and innovative solutions.My day-to-day involves navigating the world of central network procurement, haggling prices for everything from installation materials to software with the major players in the market. Not to toot my own horn, but I managed to slash costs by a cool 25% on servers and switches – just one of my many cost-saving victories.Before my current gig, I was the Deputy Manager in IT & Procurement at JIO Platform Limited, where I played a key role in the 5G RFP for the Pan India RJIO Network. I closed deals for 4G requirements, got cozy with various vendors, and brought on local service providers to cut down on deployment costs – you know, the real money-saving moves.During my stint at Airtel Limited as the Assistant Manager in Network Global Sourcing, I flexed my muscles in RAN network sourcing, negotiation, and managed to save about 20% in commercial expenses in just one financial year. I sealed the deal for strategic negotiations, notching up significant savings and passing on the discounts across the board.In the network planning realm, as a Senior Executive, I orchestrated L900 Planning and Execution in Delhi circle, strategically planned U2100 shutdowns, and kept material management on point with Monthly Deployment Plans.My roots trace back to the days of being an RF Engineer at Link-quest Telecom Limited (Airtel) and Broad-vision Telecom Consultant (Ericsson). I got my hands dirty in the nitty-gritty, making sense of KPI trends and spearheading capacity planning for LTE networks.I am passionate about the telecom industry and its potential to transform the world with cutting-edge technology and connectivity. I am always eager to learn new skills and enhance my expertise to achieve organizational goals. I am looking for progressive and challenging opportunities where I can leverage my experience and skills to create value and impact.