Palash Bose
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced product management and technology professional with a 26-year track record across IT, Networks, Cloud and Telecommunications Industry sectors. Demonstrated expertise in aligning product development and roadmaps with business objectives, leveraging AI technology. Skilled in understanding customer needs, enhancing organizational efficiency, stakeholder management, pre-sales strategy through client feedback analysis, and driving product-centric business transformation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
Jio Platforms Limited
Mumbai
12.2022 - Current
- Manage AI-driven AIOps transformation utilizing service management, orchestration, automation, and analytics
- Manage Product Management, Product Development and Customer feedback based Service Assurance Functions for OSS, BSS, Network Products Leadership, through effective communication and collaboration skills with multiple stakeholders Strategic thinking with ability to see the product through
Head of Product and Alliance Management
STL
Pune
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Product Management Activities for AI-based product solutions, including cloud based services and network infrastructure for Access Solutions Business Unit
- Market research to post-implementation support, including scoping, estimation, release and delivery management, change management, requirements gathering, and documentation
- Analyze user needs and product requirements for determining feasibility of design within time & cost constraints; consulting with clients about product design and maintenance and launching product GTM and Product delivery Driving marketing initiatives including Open Community Summits viz
- ONF Connect, TIP and MWC showcasing demonstrable solutions and preparing Press Releases with Partners and Open Communities
Offering Management Leader
IBM
Bangalore
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Develop Offerings based on Customer Insights, Market Opportunities and Requirements Led the launch of Cloud and managed services like SDN, NFV, SDWAN, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing and Networking Technologies on IBM Softlayer Cloud
- Managed OEMs to build partnerships for joint Cloud based Network Offerings Collaborated with Architect, Delivery, Cloud, and Vendor Organizations to stitch a solution and provide an offering Managed aaS offering Collaborated with Cross-functional Business Units to ensure seamless delivery of the Offering Executive management presentations and updates on offerings health
Senior Product Line Manager (PLM)
Juniper Networks
Bangalore
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw network infrastructure, Product Strategy and Roadmap for MX 2008 Telecom Grade router and AWS VMX aaS Virtual MX
- Managed & led APJC geography and drove Product Revenue Numbers & Global Sales Forecast; defined Product Strategy & Revenue Generation based on Sales Numbers and future reports Managed MX 2008 and Virtual MX product lifecycle
- Drove Manufacturing Resource Planning with Manufacturing for Inventory Management Steered NPI (New Product Introduction) based on Product Strategy Piloted Product Definition, Product Roadmap Ownership, Product Delivery, Product GTM, Sales and Marketing Activities & Roadshows, Product LifeCycle management & EOL Collaborated with Cross-Functional business units for seamless product delivery
Senior Product Manager
Cisco Systems
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Gather Market Intelligence, Telecommunication Customer requirements and align with Business Goals Managed CRS-X Multichassis and IPoDWDM Interface Products from inception to finish Accelerated business growth by increasing revenue to USD 300 Million through CRS-X Multichassis, making this consistent Run Rate Business for CRBU Value Engineering Funding through Business Case Development which demonstrated creativity Administered Revenue Numbers, Sales Forecast - managed Japan, Australia and MEA Customer Engagements for Core BU Platforms Devised Product Strategy & Direction based on Sales Numbers and Future Reports Formulated Manufacturing Resource Planning with Manufacturing for Inventory Management Collateral Development, creation, Competitive Analysis and Product Differentiation Facilitated NPI (New Product Introduction) based on Product Strategy, Influenced sales teams and internal stakeholders on product viability and importance.
Technical Sales and Consulting Leader
Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks
Mumbai
07.2004 - 12.2011
- Technical advisor to customers and managing multiple projects involving Mobile Backhaul, Security, Data Center, Enterprise Storage, IP/MPLS Routing, WAN Administered Strategic Initiatives for Leading Edge Technologies by directly involved with Solution Delivery and supporting teams Helped with developing new Business and new customers Data Center, Service Provider Hosted Data Center Design, Storage Virtualization, Security Technologies SRX, Cisco ASA, IPS, IDS, Telco Security using BGP Sink Hole, Gi Security, NAC Metro Ethernet Products and Passive Optical Technologies including EPL, VXLAN, EVPN and PON ILD, NLD, MPLS, Peering, Transit Architecture and Design Voice Networks - IP Contact Center, NGN Voice, Mobile GSM Voice IP/MPLS Network Design
Senior Design Consultant
Cable and Wireless
Bangalore
11.2001 - 08.2004
- Network Design and Consultant
Senior Network Consultant
Capgemini Ernst & Young
London
11.1999 - 11.2001
- Network Design and Consultant
Software Developer and Network Consultant
Global Telesystems
Delhi
09.1996 - 11.1999
- Software Developer and Engineer
Education
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Software Systems and Data
BITS
05.2024
PG - AI/ML For Leaders - Artificial Intelligence
University of Texas At Austin
06.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications
National Institute of Technology
05.1996
Skills
Product Management
Product lifecycle management
Marketing
Market research
Scoping
Estimation
GTM and Product delivery
Cross-functional collaboration
Executive management presentations
Customer needs analysis
Stakeholder management
Pricing
Competitive Analysis
Product Differentiation
Sales and Marketing Activities
Collateral Development
Product Strategy
Product Roadmap
SDN
NFV
SDWAN
Cloud Security
Cloud Computing
Networking Technologies
IP/MPLS Network Design
Network Design and Consulting
Software Development
AIML
Certification
- AWS Solution Architect Associate, 09/30/2021
- VMWare Certified Technology Associate, 01/31/2022
- Finance for Non-Financial
Executives - IIM Bangalore, 05/31/2016 - Juniper Certified Internet Expert, 05/31/2010
Timeline
Vice President
Jio Platforms Limited
12.2022 - Current
Head of Product and Alliance Management
STL
12.2018 - 12.2022
Offering Management Leader
IBM
12.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Product Line Manager (PLM)
Juniper Networks
01.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Product Manager
Cisco Systems
12.2011 - 12.2014
Technical Sales and Consulting Leader
Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks
07.2004 - 12.2011
Senior Design Consultant
Cable and Wireless
11.2001 - 08.2004
Senior Network Consultant
Capgemini Ernst & Young
11.1999 - 11.2001
Software Developer and Network Consultant
Global Telesystems
09.1996 - 11.1999
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Software Systems and Data
BITS
PG - AI/ML For Leaders - Artificial Intelligence
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications
National Institute of Technology
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