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Leading the discussion with customers on Gen AI use case implementation, TCO analysis, Foundation model deployment scenarios for solutions, API Design, Data Pipe line, Security, Compliance and Governance, Infrastructure requirements, Data Modeling, Solution feature end to end ownership i.e. EPIC creation, UX discussion, development team communication, Solution Document Generation• Designed technical solutions, documenting data flows, technical designs, and dependencies for implementation across teams.• Led API design, data pipeline development, and governance for scalable Gen AI solutions supporting Foundation Model deployments.• Coordinated with development teams and program managers using JIRA and Confluence to move deliverables forward.• Influenced UX design for supportable and user-centric solutions, including Gen AI-based chatbots for reducing ticket volumes and sandboxes to streamline onboarding

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Led solution definition for Orchestration & Monitoring tool, Product Lifecycle & roadmap development, TCO analysis, deployment scenarios for solution, Solution feature end to end ownership i.e. EPIC creation, UX discussion, development team, API Design, data pipe line, Data Governance• Created market requirement documents and product requirement documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification• Successfully solution definition for private networks MVP including configuration, BOMs, cloud layers and network functions• Developed AI/ML based performance features roadmap for the Private 5G solution• Lead and managed design of data pipe & API design for the user interface UX design on Azure cloud• Managed Product Lifecycle & roadmap by gathering and prioritizing product and member requirements• Converted pricing theory and strategy into strong business plans, increased market share, and greater revenue• Owned end to data lifecycle and API design for the product development including data governance• Created EPIC and developed user stories, increasing performance features of orchestration tool• Ensured the user experience and business requirements are fully represented during the product design process• Managed engineering critical dependencies across platforms i.e JIRA, Confluence.

Richardson, Texas, Us

Led and managed Solution team for Tier 2 and Tier 3 operators based on ORAN for roadmaps, POC’s, Product management, TCO analysis, Data analysis, Data modeling , Cloud Transformation. Led customer communications on solution planning and transformation for network upgrades and expansion.• Managing the product road map, new features requirement, Jira tickets for EPIC Creation, data flows, API calls, feature testing, feature integration in the network• Data analysis & Visualization using Grafana to monitor the user experience and conversion of user experience data into business impact• Leading and managing the cloud migration (Redhat Openshift) proposals for the traditional telecom infrastructure • End to end Solution definition for customer proposal Including Cloud / Networking / Network Function.• Developed customer solution engagement package to present technical information with commercial impact

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

Vodafone Network Digital Enhancements• Leading business case data planning from data extraction to data visualization to enable business decision i.e new packages, technology evolution, feature introduction• Led the digital transformation cloud transformation/customer experience management tools• Edge data center network testing and demo plan for network evolution towards 5G• Managing IOT product roadmap, lifecycle, GTM management based on customer requirement and use case• Plan and support cross domain communication for IOT solutions proof of concept • Led and managed the cross domain communication for the 5G expansion and evolution for the core network• Led the technical discussion for the 5G indoor solutions to improve user experience• Worked with customer to develop business case for the 5G indoor solutions• Deep technical discussions for new 5G features introduction in the network and network readiness• Develop strategy to introduce new products in the network to evolve 4G

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

•Batelco Group product roadmap, lifecycle, GTM management•Leading cross domain communication for Project end to end problem resolution from product line to final delivery•PO issuance process follow up with the supply chain and solution delivery•Risk Analysis for the project for with supply chain and project team•Contracting and third party onboarding for the projects•Responsible of effectively resolving issues as a key member in business process optimization of the product line•Manage and lead customer relationship management for the roadmap updates and requirement collection•Responsible for bidding support, proposed technical solutions and communicated with customer for projects•C level Customer communication on the strategy, plan and solutions

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

•Managed and led the team for the digital transformation plan for the VIVA including core, VAS and radio access solution•Prepared the TCO analysis for the transformation of core network (Packet core) on IMS•Managed the Customer communication and cross domain collaboration for the transformation of core and OSS cloud transformation• Planned Customer experience management (CEM) tool implementation on the network for better visibility of customer experience management•Cross domain coordination for the business case finalization for the CEM tool•Third party co-ordination to do the integration with third party to add service such user count, user location, etc•Network antenna modernization for Network

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

VIVA MENA Network Merger •Led cross functional teams to deliver a business plan for the network merger in multiple phases and achieving the goal of single network ready for 5G•Worked with operations team to do the network analysis for the impact of multiple devices on MBB traffic•Developed criteria to identify the sites to be merged in multiple phases•Led the team for the solution preparation of merged cloud core for the two operators and customer approval for the final plan implementation plan •Led the presentation of final business case for the networks to C level customers• Prepared the effective user migration plan with the coordination of customer operations teams•Managed the end to end product selection for merged sites and future network evolution for the RAN and core part•Established communication mechanism between customer and vendor to plan the merger of multiple network nodes•Managed the end to end network redesign leading to one network after merger•Supported the cross functional teams in removing project implementation impediments

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

• Led the team for the identification and root cause analysis for network congestion and impact on user experience • Led the team for the identification and root cause analysis for network congestion and impact on user experience • Prepared the strategy for the network evolution based on new network element introduction in the network• Proposal for the spectrum reframing in the network to add the capacity in the network• Developed cost estimates based on the final BOQ • Led the team to prepare the strategy to enhance the user experience and introduce network visibility tools • Prepared the strategy for the network evolution based on new network element introduction in the network• Strategy for spectrum reframing in the network to add the capacity in the network• Developed cost estimates based on the final agreed strategy and solution• Led the team to prepare the strategy to enhance the user experience and introduce network visibility tools

Shenzhen, Guangdong, Cn

• Led product roadmap, lifecycle, GTM management with the regional and frontline offices• Manage Requirement collection for the product roadmap and development from the frontline• Customer voice inside the R&D for the solutions and features development• Owner for features development & Proof of concept plan and implementation • Leading cross domain communication for Project end to end problem resolution from product line to final delivery•Risk Analysis for the project with supply chain and project team on the frontline•Contracting and third party onboarding for the projects•Responsible of effectively resolving issues as a key member in business process optimization of the product line•Manage and lead customer relationship management for the roadmap updates and requirement collection•Responsible for bidding support, proposed technical solutions and communicated with customer for projects•C level Customer communication on the strategy, plan and solutions

Shenzhen, Cn

• Seek out, identify, develop and close business opportunities with key service customer accounts. Collect and analyze all marketing information and developing marketing strategies for different operators for local offices.• Manage and coordinate all activities between ZTE and the customers. Promote the full range of ZTE Microwave products• Making of internal marketing reports so to align our products roadmap according to the customers requirement• Liaison with various operators in the Regions both for pre-sale and network development based on technology developments • Preparation of proposals based on negotiations with the customers. • Collection of market information from operators and distributors of regions and after analyzing, making a report for that region.

Shenzhen, Cn

• Led and managed commercial and technical design for the wireless system (3G/4G)• Prepared a technical solution based on customer requirements and according to local conditions • Coordinated with customer for Node and Hub aggregation issues for the system implementation• Prepared BOQ based on Final network design and co ordinate with the customer as main interface for the Product R&D team in Johannesburg • Prepared network implementation plan on monthly basis to make sure project complete on time• Coordinated and managed with product line for on time delivery of wireless products