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Lailesh Padwal

Thane

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience at NTT Data Pvt Ltd, excelling in project planning and risk mitigation. Proven track record in delivering complex network solutions across global markets. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and process optimization, leveraging Agile methodologies to enhance project outcomes and drive customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

NTT Data Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2017 - Current
  • Planned, Managed, Assessed, Monitored and Controlled projects, for delivery of WAN and Enterprise network, for more than 100 customers.
  • Delivered SD-WAN, MPLS, Enterprise, Security, Voice and Cloud-based services for customers in EMEA, Americas, and APAC region.
  • Created Project charter, Project mgmt. plans, Milestone, WBS, Activity list/Assignments, RACI, Progress reports, Risk register, Issue log, Lessons learned, Stakeholder register etc.
  • Planned, managed, assessed, monitored, and controlled scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, resources, and customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with ISPs and Hardware vendors from all around the globe to deliver WAN circuits and equipment to customer locations.
  • Coordinated with different functional teams (Sales, Finance, Backbone, Procurement, Provisioning, Customer Engineering, and Operations Team) for meeting project objectives.
  • Worked on multiple proofs of concept (POC) projects where new devices and new designs were tested in a test environment.
  • Updated NTT GN’s knowledge base with Lessons learned and Historical records improved standards, policies, and processes for the PM team. Moreover, created many templates to be used for projects.
  • Provided knowledge transfer sessions and trained new Project Managers.

Senior Project Coordinator

NTT Global Networks Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
10.2014 - 05.2017
  • Assisting with the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Facilitating communication between project teams, stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
  • Tracking project progress, updating timelines, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
  • Monitoring project expenses, tracking costs, and reporting on budget status.
  • Coordinating resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
  • Maintaining project documentation, creating reports, and providing regular updates on project status.
  • Identifying potential risks and assisting in developing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Addressing issues and resolving conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle.

Change Coordinator

NTT Global Networks Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2012 - 09.2014
  • Coordinate and manage changes to network systems (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs). Review change requests for completeness, accuracy, and potential impact.
  • Identify potential risks and conflicts in planned network changes. Ensure appropriate rollback or contingency plans are in place.
  • Schedule changes during maintenance windows or low-impact times. Prioritize changes based on urgency, business need, and risk.
  • Act as a liaison between network engineers, operations, and business units. Ensure all stakeholders are informed before, during, and after changes.
  • Maintain detailed records of all change requests and implementations. Ensure network diagrams and configurations are updated post-change.
  • Ensure all changes comply with organizational and industry standards (e.g., ISO, ITIL).
    Enforce change management policies and procedures.
  • Verify the success of the change and monitor for issues.
    Conduct post-implementation reviews to learn from successes or failures.
  • Used tools like ServiceNow, Siebel, or Remedy for change tracking and approvals.

Network Engineer

Virtela India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2010 - 03.2012
  • Remote management and monitoring of Network Operations.
  • Provided 24*7 NOC support to Large Global clients that have a distributed LAN , WAN setup.
  • Creation of MOP/SOP and planning Change management process.
  • Performance tuning of network devices and creation of SOP.
  • Worked with Telecommunication Service Providers to resolve escalated circuit problems to resolution.
  • Planning and Performed upgrade of network and security devices.
  • Worked with Hardware/Software Vendors to resolve problems.
  • Strong Technical subject matter expertise on Cisco and/or Juniper Platform Network solutions.
  • Technical expertise with routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and switching(VLAN, Trunking, Dot1x, various flavors of STP) protocols.
  • Knowledge of MPLS and QoS Basic knowledge of security technologies.
  • Understanding on IPSec, VPNs, GRE, NAT/PAT over varied platforms.
  • Working on circuit(T1/E1,T3/E3,Ethernet) troubleshooting.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics And Telecommunications

Atharva College of Engineering
Mumbai
05-2009

Skills

  • Project management and planning
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Process optimization
  • Agile methodologies

Affiliations

I am a passionate pencil artist bringing life to paper with just graphite and imagination. Specializing in realistic sketches, portraits, and fine details that speak beyond words

Certification

  • PMP Training
  • ITIL Foundation Certification
  • Network and Voice CCNA Certification

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Project Manager

NTT Data Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - Current

Senior Project Coordinator

NTT Global Networks Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 05.2017

Change Coordinator

NTT Global Networks Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 09.2014

Network Engineer

Virtela India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2010 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics And Telecommunications

Atharva College of Engineering

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