Ajith Mathew
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams. Track record of implementing strategies that enhance team performance and productivity.
Major Projects and Achievements
● SECUAIR - WiFi Authentication Project
○ Led the implementation of a secure WiFi authentication system, enhancing network security and improving user access across multiple locations.
○ Resulted in better control of network access and compliance with security protocols, improving overall user experience.
● CAPEX to OPEX Strategies for Hardware and Licensing
○ Transitioned hardware and software licensing expenses from capital expenditures (CAPEX) to operating expenses (OPEX), allowing for more fl exible, subscription-based budgeting.
○ Reduced upfront costs and provided scalability, helping the company optimize cash fl ow and reduce fi nancial risks.
● Network HUB Project for United Connectivity
○ Managed the development of a centralized network hub, unifying connectivity between multiple regional and global offices.
○ Enhanced communication speed, reduced network latency, and streamlined network management, leading to higher productivity and lower costs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Team Leader Network and Infrastructure
Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2020 - Current
- Managed a team of over 30 professionals, including direct reports and extended team members
- Managing 145 Sites all across India, Srilanka and Bangladesh including retail stores, Warehouses and Offices
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Assigned tasks strategically to individuals and departments, ensuring clear delegation of responsibilities and optimizing productivity.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Played a key role in developing and implementing strategic goals and IT policies for Decathlon India IT, aligning team efforts with company-wide objectives.
- Fostered strong collaboration with both local and global teams, aligning efforts on critical projects and ensuring seamless communication and cooperation.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure top-tier services at the most competitive rates, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates and budgets for multiple projects, ensuring financial resources were effectively allocated and managed.
- Recruited, onboarded, and trained new staff for specific projects, ensuring team members had the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to project success.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Achieved project milestones ahead of deadlines, coordinating effectively with stakeholders and managing resources efficiently.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources, positively impacting project budgets.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Project Leader Network
Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with Teams to plan, develop and implement projects which will help them to reduce the workload
- Collaborated with engineers and other technical specialists to prepare project plans.
- Maintained constant communication with clients to report work progress and schedule.
- Prepared cost estimates and budget for multiple projects.
- Provided technical support to users having program difficulties.
- Product Responsible- SECUAIR Project for WiFi authentication and compliance
IS Engineer
Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently.
- Implemented LDAP System for Authentication in Network and System
- Given technical support for all retail stores for Decathlon India
- Managing vendors
- Handled and resolved escalated customer complaints.
Project Engineer-under Thales MEA
EOSS
Dubai
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with specifications, statutory requirements, laws, rules, regulations and other contractual requirements. With due regards to safety, and maintainability. Managing the team of 40 technicians for fiber splicing, termination, FTTO installation.
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects
- Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects.
- Participating in Client/contractor meetings and resolving Client/engineering and management project issues.
Project Engineer- Du Telecom
EOSS
Dubai
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Responsible for the setup for Production in Network Deployment (PND) team Project:
- Set up and configure data center for the telecom backbone.
- Implement the ASR ring (access layer). Check all services.
- Installation and configuration of High-end Cisco switches like 4506, 4510,3750
- Installation of Packet Front ASR, IPD
- Installation and configuration of MALC devices like ZHONE 319 and 719
- Testing of triple-play services in the newly installed locations
- Troubleshooting fiber connectivity issues
Network Consultant
Arowana Consulting
Dubai
02.2008 - 12.2009
- Responsible for the setup for Production in Network Deployment (PND) team Project:
- Set up and configure datacenter for the telecom backbone.
- Implement the ASR ring (access layer). Check all services.
- Installation and configuration of High-end Cisco switches like 4506, 4510,3750
- Installation of Packet Front ASR, IPD
- Troubleshooting fiber connectivity issues
System Administrator
INFORMATION KERALA MISSION
Trivandrum
09.2001 - 01.2008
- Strategically, plan and analyze the basic requirements while setting up the technical infrastructure of the project and review all the project proposals while setting up of debugging environment. Define the scope of projects while contributing to the project as the project architect and the areas of cost efficiency while reducing the total costs.
- Provide technical leadership while estimating and evaluating the effort( schedules and managed the team and its grievances while training them and the freshers on the project architectures.
- Spearhead the entire computer hardware operations with overall responsibility for the viability of the project. Lead presentations to gather project requirements and design cost-effective solutions to meet their specific needs.
- Manage and administer the installation, upgradation, configuring, scheduling, testing & troubleshooting the Desktops, Servers, Database Servers, Mail Servers, Networking, Routers, VPN Connectivity & Leased Line Connectivity while updating the system with the improved & latest technological tools to influence & increase the overall productivity and efficiency.
- Worked on the Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, SQL Server 2000, Mysql, Oracle with Toad while maintaining the back-up of the servers, scheduling tool-ARC serve, NT backup of windows, Media- Tape and monitoring the networking system along with the required domain migrations to install smooth operations.
- Handled the routings while managing the call logs, vulnerability watch, Antivirus updates, server log check, root cause analysis & data backup while writing scripts to enable automatic backup.
- Liaise with the authorities while coordinating with the information providers for making & incorporating fact-based decisions. Provide technical assistance to the local bodies across the state for Site readiness, Network design, Software & Hardware support, etc.
- Generate statistical reports, displaying all the necessary information on various activities of the company/ project and report the same to the senior management on the regular developments of the project for effective developmental planning.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Application -
Annamalai University
05.2021
Diploma in Electronics Engineering - undefined
Central Polytechnic College
Thiruvananthapuram, India04.2001
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Work planning
Team motivation
Mentoring
Documentation and reporting
People management
Leading team meetings
Technical support
Goal setting
Key performance indicators
Project management
Budget management
Leadership
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-making
Continuous improvement
Certification
CCNA
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Team Leader Network and Infrastructure
Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - Current
Project Leader Network
Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2020
IS Engineer
Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 01.2015
Project Engineer-under Thales MEA
EOSS
01.2012 - 02.2013
Project Engineer- Du Telecom
EOSS
01.2010 - 12.2011
Network Consultant
Arowana Consulting
02.2008 - 12.2009
System Administrator
INFORMATION KERALA MISSION
09.2001 - 01.2008
Diploma in Electronics Engineering - undefined
Central Polytechnic College
Bachelor of Computer Application -
Annamalai University