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Mukund Ram

Mukund Ram

Hyderabad

Summary

Seasoned Professional Dynamic professional with an outstanding record of over 20+ years of experience in renowned organizations. Network Deployment Active and Commercial Operations, Revenue Assurance and Stakeholder Management. Strong ability to engage with clients and vendors, effectively resolving queries and discrepancies to foster positive relationships and enhance operational efficiency. Plan, Budget, Schedule, track and Document all aspects of assigned project. Work closely with upper management to ensure the scope of each project is on scheduled. People Manager enthusiastically meeting deadlines with innate skills in building high performing multi-cultural teams that excel in delivering business value with high morale & low attrition; leading & monitoring performance of the team members for maintaining excellence in operations. Proven capability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across various platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and enhancing user productivity through effective problem-solving techniques.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Datacipher Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
12.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated extensive experience in enterprise and data center environments, covering project and operational management, IT project life cycle participation, and implementation of routing, switching, and security solutions, including firewalls and network migrations.
  • Proficient in system integration, network implementation, and operational support across complex infrastructures.
  • Managed high-value network and storage projects, overseeing scope, delivery, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborated with multicultural and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless coordination across departments and geographies.
  • Provided insights into commercial and technical considerations during the pre-sales and bidding phase of programs.
  • Ensured early-stage involvement in the implementation lifecycle, and contributed to defining solution models aligned with the overall production support strategy.
  • Designed end-to-end network solutions, and contributed to data center build and operational strategies.
  • Maintained effective internal and external communication, engaging regularly with senior stakeholders, customers, and vendors.
  • Coordinated with project team leads to conceptualize execution plans, scope finalization, site selection, and detailed project evaluations.
  • Drafted and reviewed Statements of Work (SoW) in response to RFPs, aligning deliverables with client requirements.
  • Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Prepared comprehensive documentation including SOPs, known error records, and major incident reports.
  • Identified areas for process optimization, improving existing technical workflows and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced inventory management through data-driven spare procurement and tracking systems.
  • Generated project status reports and facilitated regular team and stakeholder meetings for alignment and progress tracking.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships, ensuring compliance with project goals and quality benchmarks.
  • Played a key role in vendor evaluation, negotiation, and selection, ensuring adherence to technical and financial constraints.
  • Cultivated and retained strong client relationships, successfully expanding business opportunities with existing customers.
  • Led and delivered successful projects for prestigious clients such as DIAL, MIAL, HIAL, Airtel, CtrlS, QTL, Technicolor, Yokogawa, MTNL, APAR, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bill Desk, KVBL, TIC Fiber, Smart and Muthoot.
  • Ensured all projects were executed in alignment with defined timelines, budgets, and quality standard.
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Project Manager

Vodafone Idea Cellular Ltd
Hyderabad
12.2010 - 10.2020
  • Successfully led end-to-end delivery of mobile network rollout projects, including Switching and DWDM infrastructure across multiple geographically dispersed sites.
  • Spearheaded the rollout of new nominal POP sites, ensuring on-time RFAI (Ready for Active Installation) readiness aligned with Sales and Marketing forecasts.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Planning, Sales, and NOC teams to deploy network services at strategic locations using Infrastructure Provider (IP) and Service Provider (SP) partnerships.
  • Managed site acquisition activities within defined search rings, ensuring timely delivery and full compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
  • Oversaw uninterrupted project execution through proactive procurement planning, budgeting, and PO management using Oracle tools.
  • Coordinated with major OEMs such as Nokia, Huawei, and ZTE to secure timely hardware supply, installation, and integration.
  • Interfaced with SNOC for seamless site creation, media configuration, and provisioning at router and MUX ends.
  • Delivered consistent on-time network site rollouts with improved coordination across multiple stakeholders and vendors.
  • Ensured equipment readiness and deployment aligned with corporate rollout targets and budget constraints.
  • Played a key role in expanding coverage in high-priority zones, directly supporting business growth initiatives.
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Project Manager

Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Led a team of Project Engineers to ensure successful telecom rollout in alignment with customer-defined time, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Acted as the Implementation Engineering Lead, enhancing project cost-efficiency, rollout speed, and delivery transparency through tailored site engineering solutions.
  • Provided technical leadership during project ramp-up, customizing Nokia Site Solutions and Tools to match project scope and regional requirements.
  • Assisted the Project Manager in creating and updating rollout schedules, integrating site engineering milestones and field dependencies.
  • Supervised and optimized Implementation Engineering functions including work allocation, quality control, issue escalation, and performance tracking.
  • Monitored and resolved on-site implementation issues, ensuring timely execution and adherence to Nokia’s project quality and reporting standards.
  • Coordinated and commissioned telecom links by configuring Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on site link budget plans and bandwidth requirements.
  • Managed customer interfacing for final site acceptance, securing approvals and validating the installation quality per defined SLAs.
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Team Leader / Project Manager

ASTER Tele Services
07.2005 - 12.2008
  • Successfully led and delivered 6 multi-OEM projects including Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, ZTE, Huawei, and ECI, overseeing end-to-end rollout execution.
  • Managed complete project lifecycles—planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring—as the central point for all field activities and team performance.
  • Directed installation, commissioning, and integration of BTS, Microwave, and Mux equipment, ensuring adherence to quality and customer standards.
  • Coordinated across multiple teams (RF, Transmission, Quality, Civil) for monthly rollout targets, E1 troubleshooting, and technical escalations.
  • Maintained positive client relationships by delivering quality service, providing on-ground technical support, and enabling smooth integration of new cell sites.
  • Supervised site quality through audits, checklists, and DPR tracking against issued POs, ensuring documentation and compliance.
  • Conducted and closed Acceptance Testing (AT) procedures with the customer for BTS and MW links, securing WCC signoffs.
  • Delivered 24x7 operational support, ensuring continuous service availability and incident resolution.
  • Oversaw the successful swap of transmission equipment across Hyderabad and Telangana clusters.
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Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications

Osmania University
Hyderabad
06-2005

Skills

  • Project Planning and Execution, IT Infrastructure Projects, Process Improvement
  • Multi-unit Operations Management, Team Building and Mentoring, Resource Management
  • Administration and documentation, cost and budgeting, project allocation, material planning, and control
  • Network implementation
  • Technical documentation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Budgeting and procurement
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Managed daily coordination with multiple vendor partners to ensure timely execution of site upgrades, rollouts, Operation and infrastructure enhancement projects.
  • Organized and led weekly and monthly review meetings with all stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment on project deliverables and timelines.
  • Maintained and updated project dashboards and reports in coordination with corporate teams to ensure transparency and up-to-date progress tracking.
  • Proactively followed up on vendor payments and invoice clearances, ensuring timely disbursement and fostering positive vendor relationships.
  • Handled vendor code renewals and ensured all compliance and administrative processes were completed within specified timelines.
  • Coordinated with consignment vendors for site decommissioning, material retrieval, and reverse logistics processes.
  • Led vendor negotiations based on project urgency and business requirements to optimize delivery timelines and commercial outcomes.
  • Business Understanding & Requirement Mapping – Translating client needs into actionable technical and operational plans.
  • Project Planning & Scope Definition – Expertise in developing detailed project charters, WBS, and milestones.
  • Project Execution – Driving implementation through coordination of internal teams, vendors, and third-party service providers.
  • People Management & Leadership – Leading cross-functional teams with a focus on performance, ownership, and timely delivery.
  • Issue Management – Proactively identifying, analysing, and resolving project issues with minimal impact on delivery.
  • Progress Review & Reporting – Regular project tracking, stakeholder communication, and status reporting.
  • Change Control & Risk Management – Managing scope creep, assessing risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensuring adherence to technical standards, regulatory requirements, and quality benchmarks.
  • Client Interface & Stakeholder Communication – Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for client interactions and support.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Network Deployment
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
  • Multi-unit Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Building and Mentoring Resource Management & Client Relationship.
  • Cost and Budgeting
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Training & Development

Languages

English, Hindi and Telugu

SOFT SKILLS

  • Progressive Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Material Planning & Control
  • Liaising & Coordination

PERSONAL DETAILS

  • Date of Birth: 3rd. Aug 1983
  • Present Location: Hyderabad, India

Timeline

Senior Manager

Datacipher Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - Current

Project Manager

Vodafone Idea Cellular Ltd
12.2010 - 10.2020

Project Manager

Nokia Siemens Networks Pvt. Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2010

Team Leader / Project Manager

ASTER Tele Services
07.2005 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications

Osmania University
Mukund Ram