Headline

Product Management | 5G Automation | AI | Gitops | Ex-Ericsson, Infosys, TechM

About

An accomplished and result-oriented Technical Product Manager with more than 13 of experience in 2G/3G/4G/5G Telco, OSS, CI-CD Use cases and Network Automation on Containerized Cloud native Environments. Skilled in cloud technologies, telco architecture for 2G/3G/4G/5G. Skilled in managing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and market-leading cloud-native telco products. Adept at analyzing market trends, identifying customer needs, and developing strategic plans to achieve business objectives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

codex

gemini

openai

OpenAI Agents SDK

OpenAI Playground

Work experience

Principal Product Manager at Oracle, Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Experience in Product Management with focus on innovation, collaboration and customer satisfaction. • Own the Product direction, conceptualize and create a direction for the product and subsequent features. This includes roadmap management (Internal and external), commercialization strategies, driving thought leadership, competitive analysis, and response, developing go-to-market strategies and lifecycle management. • Market Analysis for Competitor Products. • Product creation – working with system engineering and R&D to get the feature defined, specified, implemented and ready for customer deployment. • Drive feature prioritization exercises, work with rest of the organization to ensure requirements are managed, built and delivered. • Develop and contribute to the long-term strategy and vision for our 5G Core portfolio and associated solutions for CI/CD enablement and Automated Test Suite integration. • Drive standard root cause analysis of field defects in co-ordination with field teams tracking to influence product improvements across the portfolio of 5G products • Monitor the project from initiation through delivery. • Go to market planning and execution (Product collaterals in collaboration with product marketing, support pre-sales/business development, participate in industry/marketing events, blogs, customer presentations and demos) • Supporting sales engagement for a particular region (Customer presentations, demos, participating in industry events) • Supporting regions in the Pre-sales activities, including supporting complex questions/compliances in RFFs.

Solution Consultant/Designer at Tech Mahindra, Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 · 10 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Worked mainly on Telco OSS Prodcuts deployed on Virtualized Infrastructure and Kubernetes based platforms. • Demonstrated expertise in program management within the Telco industry, effectively driving cross-functional programs, projects, and initiatives. • Strong ability to collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams, fostering effective communication, and aligning stakeholders to ensure smooth program delivery. • Proven track record of identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, and implementing proactive measures to ensure program success and minimize disruptions. • Solid understanding of program management best practices, methodologies, and tools, enabling the implementation of effective program management strategies for continuous improvement. • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery of program milestones while managing competing priorities.

Associate Architect at Virtusa, Feb 2021 - Apr 2021 · 2 mo, Bangalore, • Delivered client-focused technology solutions through research, industry-trend analysis, and structured evaluation of business and technical requirements. • Developed custom solution strategies for complex client challenges, translating strict requirements into practical architecture and execution plans. • Built strong client relationships through proactive communication, issue analysis, and problem-solving across consulting and delivery workstreams. • Identified improvement areas in existing processes and implemented corrective plans to reduce delivery friction and improve solution quality.

Senior Consultant at Infosys, Jul 2018 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Bangaon Area, India, • Worked on Automation projects catering to LCM and Configuration of 4G and 5G Network Functions on Kubernetes based platforms. • Managed the architecture, design and lead the development of changes to manage business critical deliverables, producing solutions which comply with the given requirements. • Preparing the detailed technical requirements and get agreement from Engineering on same. • Solution Analysis, Solution/Services Proposal/Description & Costing, Statement of Work, Acceptance Procedure, Requirement Analysis, HLD/LLD, Software development, Integration Testing, Acceptance Criteria, etc. • API designs using WSDLs & XMLs. • Designs for Role based Access Control (RBAC). • Creating Data Models, Object Models and Product Catalogues.

Senior Engineer - Network Engineering at Ericsson India, Jul 2012 - Jul 2018 · 6 yrs 1 mo, Bangalore, - Expertise in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G Technologies: Extensive experience working with various generations of mobile technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. Proficient in understanding the underlying principles and technical aspects of these technologies, enabling effective management and implementation of projects. - Specialization in RAN Side Products: Deep expertise in Radio Access Network (RAN) side products, including base stations, antennas, and related infrastructure. Successfully led the deployment, optimization, and maintenance of RAN side products, ensuring optimal network performance and customer satisfaction. - Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of the technical intricacies of RAN side products, including their architecture, interfaces, and functionalities. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime. - Network Optimization: Proficient in optimizing RAN side products to enhance network coverage, capacity, and quality. Leveraged advanced techniques and tools to analyze network performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies, resulting in improved network performance and customer experience. - Technology Upgrades and Rollouts: Led successful technology upgrades and rollouts of RAN side products, including the introduction of 4G and 5G networks. Ensured seamless integration with existing infrastructure, coordinated testing and validation, and managed the transition to new technologies, minimizing disruptions and maximizing operational efficiency. - Team Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams of engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance, fostering a collaborative work environment, and ensuring efficient execution of projects. Mentored team members, facilitated knowledge sharing, and promoted professional development to build a high-performing team.

Education

Diploma, Business Management, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

B.E, Electronics & Telecommunication, Pune university