Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honours And Awards
Training And Coaching Experience
People Development - Description
Career Statement
Timeline
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Pavan Pramod Deshpande

Pavan Pramod Deshpande

Bangalore,Karnataka

Summary

22 + years of experience in the Telecommunication industry including 14 + years of Product management experience and 7 years of Pre-Sales and People Management and Customer Support. Strategy consultancy expert Interact with top-level executives to discuss crucial deals and formalize business strategies for comprehensive solutions catering to various market segments. Exceptional communicator with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels. Received several appreciations and recognitions in various roles handled to date. Delivered large-scale telecom projects ~$10M programs in Korea. Participated in and hosted several Technical and Leadership trainings/workshops. Developed SWOT methodologies and responses to the competitive landscape. Directly grew net sales by $12M. Develop an Autonomous Network framework and strategy for the cloudification and closed loop automation of the network infrastructure for LAT telecom operator. Worked with government regulations on Cybersecurity framework assessment for public cloud. Contributes to ~10 million business improvement proposals, techno-commercial analysis, and requirements gathering, as well as mentoring activities in the Telecom field.

Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Consultant

Nokia Networks
Bangalore
04.2022 - Current
  • Experienced in assessing client needs and implementing solutions that integrate well with the business domain, enterprise concerns, industry standards, established patterns, and best practices
  • Areas of expertise include emerging technology cloud, NFV/SDN, network automation, network slicing, and telecom analysis
  • Specialize in mission-critical communications networks, mobile radio technologies (such as 5G and IoT), and networks for Industry 4.0
  • Served as a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex industry landscapes.
  • Developed comprehensive strategies with key stakeholders to drive organizational growth and success.

Head of Product Management

Nokia Networks
Bangalore
03.2017 - 03.2022
  • Leading the 5G Product Management team and managing the CAPEX Cost Center
  • Led a cross-functional team to create and establish 10+ new products that generated $117M in revenue in its first year
  • Conducted market analysis and developed a product strategy aligned with RW's business goals and needs of 15K clients
  • Managed the product roadmap, backlog, and sprint planning to ensure the timely delivery of 40+ features and enhancements
  • Accountability for all commercial aspects of the product business case throughout the product lifecycle
  • Drove revenue growth by optimizing pricing models based on consumer demand patterns analysis.
  • Spearheaded new product launches, driving successful market penetration and adoption rates.
  • Evaluated metrics and analytics data to make informed decisions regarding feature prioritization and enhancements.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of products, balancing resource allocation while maintaining focus on key business priorities.
  • Improved user experience by working closely with UX/UI designers to develop intuitive interfaces and features.
  • Coached junior team members on best practices in product management methodology and techniques.

R&D Line Manager

Nokia Networks
Bangalore
04.2005 - 03.2017
  • Leading 50+ R&D engineers' team Skills: Cross-functional Collaborations
  • Managed R&D budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support project goals and overall company objectives.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations to enhance research capabilities, expand technical expertise, and drive industry collaboration.
  • Achieved successful product development by leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative research strategies.
  • Improved R&D processes for increased efficiency and quality by streamlining workflows and enhancing communication among team members.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the R&D department through regular performance evaluations and targeted employee development programs.
  • Leveraged data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

Executive Software Engineer

Sasken Networks
Bangalore
10.2004 - 03.2005
  • Customer Support for Security Gateway, Nortel Radio and Core Solutions
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer support and technical expertise.
  • Solved moderately complex issues while maintaining top-quality customer support.
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
  • Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within organization.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budgetary constraints and deadlines.

System Engineer

Bharti Airtel
Mumbai
12.2002 - 09.2004
  • Network Capacity Analysis, Resiliency Strategies, Consolidation & Optimization, Techno-Economic assessment
  • Accountability of statistical parameters, pointing out abnormalities, analyze problem, determining, and recommending/take corrective action
  • It includes statistical parameters of Call Processing: RF Issues
  • Increased customer satisfaction by analyzing feedback and implementing necessary changes.
  • Improved decision-making processes, providing senior management with detailed analysis and actionable insights.
  • Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify trends, guiding strategy adjustments for competitive advantage.

Education

MBA - Finance

Manipal University
Sikkim
07.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Raigad, Maharashtra INDIA
05-2002

Skills

  • AWS, Azure Private Cloud and GCP
  • Technology Management
  • Product Development
  • Strategy
  • Techno-Economical Consultant
  • Enabling IR40 Transformations
  • 6G, IoT, AI-ML
  • Analytics
  • Organizational Management
  • Product Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Product Management
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)
  • Cross-functional Collaborations
  • Resource Allocation
  • Problem Solving
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Budgeting
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Agile Software Development
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cyber security
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Satisfaction

Honours And Awards

  • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, 12/01/19
  • Project Management Profession (PMP) - PMI
  • Nokia Mentor, 11/01/21

Training And Coaching Experience

  • Transformational Leadership, Harvard Business Corporate program
  • Certified Product Management Coach
  • Trained around 100 engineers in the span of 03 years on Product management.
  • Speaker at Various Technology Leadership Summit

People Development - Description

Developed a team of 150+ Subject Matter Experts on new technologies and products. Hired and coached over 50 engineers.

Career Statement

To leverage my extensive background in executive management to develop and implement successful strategies for organizational growth.

Timeline

Principal Consultant

Nokia Networks
04.2022 - Current

Head of Product Management

Nokia Networks
03.2017 - 03.2022

R&D Line Manager

Nokia Networks
04.2005 - 03.2017

Executive Software Engineer

Sasken Networks
10.2004 - 03.2005

System Engineer

Bharti Airtel
12.2002 - 09.2004

MBA - Finance

Manipal University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University

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