NITIN PEDNEKAR
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced professional with skills in Program Management, Leadership, Operations, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management, Change management and large-scale Revenue management. Initiated Process improvements in DaaS (Device as a Service) as a Program Lead ensuring effective Device lifecycle management, Tracking, analytics through Power platform. Demonstrated history of handling multiple high-end time-critical Satellite & Telecom projects for enhancing data flow efficiency and provision of dedicated Network worth over US $135 million. Proven skills in VUCA environment, ability to face challenges, credentials to deliver under stressful conditions, team management/talent identification skills and adaptability to changing work environment. Captain of two warships at Indian Navy which involved expertise in varied fields including strategic domain, supervision of technical skillset, management of Senior/ middle level executives whilst singularly being accountable for assets worth over USD 75 million. Joint Director and Business development professional with expertise in IT / Telecom/ Satellite Operations and Infrastructure management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Consultant
Infosys
Bengaluru
01.2022 - Current
- Led global delivery and execution of Device as a Service (DaaS) programs.
Managed vendor relationships to ensure service quality and compliance.
Oversaw stakeholder management to align project objectives and expectations.
Executed change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions.
Directed hardware asset management processes for optimal resource utilization.
Developed RFP solutions to meet client specifications and requirements.
Coordinated global deliveries to maintain timelines and service standards. - Spearheaded contract negotiations, cultivated global alliances, and directed RFP solution strategies.
- Expertise in P2P process, overseeing large-scale revenue operations valued at over 80 million USD.
- Reporting and analytics through ITSM tools and Power platform.
Joint Director
Indian Navy
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Directed large scale cross functional IT/Telecom Network program valued at over US $135 million to enhance data flow efficiency and establish dedicated network at 24 locations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency across four coastal states in the Western Region with redundant network connectivity on IP/MPLS/SATCOM segments based on captive OFC backbone & VSAT overlays.
- Effective Project governance through compliance with laid down standards, contract/vendor management, diversity management, procurement procedures, decentralized resource management & engagement of various stakeholders.
Captain
Indian Navy
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Led cross functional team of 120 personnel in Operations & Strategic domain with singular accountability to assets worth over US $ 75 million.
- Operations in VUCA environment, supervision of technical skillset (both material and men), Human Resource management in leading competent lean workforce, succession management and change management.
Divisional Commander
Indian Navy
01.2000 - 01.2016
- Administered Squadron consisting of five ships and over 500 personnel for high productivity, deliveries, program management & effective resource utilization.
- Enhanced operational efficiency onboard the ship through upgrade and automation of Electrical/ IT systems/ Weapon package costing over US $ 35 million.
Education
Business Management Certification Course -
IIM Indore
12.2021
MBA - Consultancy Management
BITS Pilani
Pilani12.2021
MSc (Strategy & Def Studies) - Strategy & Def Studies
DSSC
Wellington12.2015
Master of Science - Telecommunications
Cochin University
Cochin05-2007
Graduate -
National Defence Academy
PMP -
PMI
Skills
- Program and project management
- Operations and strategic planning
- Telecom Consultancy
- HR and team management
- Partnerships and alliances
- Global delivery management
- RFP development
- Telecom infrastructure management
- Change management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Reporting and Analytics
Awards
- Award of Excellence in Customer Program Management
- Certification of Appreciation from Chief of Navy for innovative solution using interoperability sets for streamlining exchange of information with 29 international ships during International Fleet Review, 2016
- Certificate of Appreciation from Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Region for commissioning of Satellite, Network, Telecom infrastructure, 2008
- Awards in Technology, Innovation & HR domains, 2016-2018
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/19/78
Signature Skills
- Program Management
- Global Deliveries
- Operations & Strategic Planning
- Emotional Quotient, Commitment and Loyalty
- Partnerships and Alliances
- Telecom/ IT Infra management
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder/Vendor management
Timeline
Principal Consultant
Infosys
01.2022 - Current
Joint Director
Indian Navy
01.2019 - 05.2021
Captain
Indian Navy
01.2016 - 01.2019
Divisional Commander
Indian Navy
01.2000 - 01.2016
Business Management Certification Course -
IIM Indore
MBA - Consultancy Management
BITS Pilani
MSc (Strategy & Def Studies) - Strategy & Def Studies
DSSC
Master of Science - Telecommunications
Cochin University
Graduate -
National Defence Academy
PMP -
PMI