PRASAD LVA

• Founded and led company, specializing in supply chain management and efficient delivery solutions.
• Company was expanded to 5 states with 9 branches with in 1 year of luanch.
• Company achieved YoY revenue growth of 30% in first 3 years.
• Demonstrated strategic approach to investing in start-ups, with notable success, including one acquired by Titan.
• Committed to mentorship, providing guidance to start-ups in hospitality and healthcare for positive industry impact.
• Actively involved in entrepreneurial community, contributing mentorship and support for fellow entrepreneurs.
• Proven success as visionary investor with collaborative leadership style, fostering innovation and achieving shared goals.

• Was part of "Tata Sky Launch core Project team". Was instrumental in ensuring that all ODU, STB & required materials were available for successful launch by coordinating with all relevant stake holders.
• Proficient communication and exceptional active listening skills enabling Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to capture voice of internal customer" and comprehend organizational culture, facilitating optimal communication of procurement's value.
• Adept at articulating and promoting value of procurement, operating it as service business akin to proficient professional services establishments.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and procurement principles, coupled with profound understanding of best practices in field.
• Robust negotiation skills deployed effectively in management of sizable commercial deals.
• Hands-on experience and adept operational management complemented by profound business acumen, integrating modern sourcing and procurement systems seamlessly.
• Acquaintance with pertinent legislative and regulatory requirements, coupled with comprehensive grasp of standard contractual terms and conditions, adeptly mitigating legal risks.
• Possesses strategic mindset and adept problem-solving acumen.
• Proficient in change management techniques, coupled with self-awareness to employ diverse approaches with dynamic set of stakeholders.
• Analytical orientation harmonized with creative thinking, fostering pursuit, encouragement, and discovery of non-traditional approaches that challenge conventional procurement paradigms.
• Strategically managed budgets for categories under supervision and overall procurement function.
• Successfully executed digital projects within company, fostering user-friendly environment for internal customers and partners.
• Established and oversaw short, mid, and long-term goals and objectives for organization.
• Developed benchmarks and scorecards to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implemented and refined best-practice-based processes for enhanced efficiency.
• Created and managed skills and competency development of procurement staff, encompassing training development and knowledge management capabilities.
• Formulated organizational procurement strategy.
• Identified and executed opportunities for cost-saving and cost-reduction.
• Established Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to drive transformation of Procurement and support broader value chain and enterprise transformation.

As Zonal Head - Eastern Region

• Spearheaded network infrastructure development for Tata Tele Services Limited, a leading CDMA Operator in India, reporting to Associate Vice President – Project Management, Indian Operations.
• Instrumental in the execution of the client's ambitious network plan in the East Zone and the successful launch of “TATA Indicom” in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Orissa.
• Led a robust team of over 250 Engineers, 5 Circle heads, and various teams, overseeing site management companies and liaising with agents.
• Primarily responsible for designing and projecting capital expenditure for network infrastructure, ensuring efficient utilization across the East.
• Identified key vendors, optimized procurement costs through proven negotiation skills, and monitored supplies for quality and timely deliveries.
• Managed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and Bill of Materials (BoM) designs, ensuring adherence to client quality norms and conducting inspections at vendor premises.
• Provided overall project progress monitoring using Management Information Systems (MIS), generating reports for internal and client hierarchies up to COO and CEO levels.

As Circle Head- Andhra Pradesh

• Led a team of 80 engineers, successfully rolling out network infrastructure in over 230 cell sites for Tata Tele Services Limited in Kolkata.
• Achieved a record time of 7 months for the network facilities rollout in Kolkata, acknowledged by the client.
• Headed the Andhra Pradesh Project Management operations, contributing to BoQ and BoM designs, forecasting Capital Expenditure, and coordinating with the Supply Chain Management of the client.

As Head - Customer Care, Broadband

• Led a team of 40 engineers, actively involved in setting up and rolling out DSL operations across Andhra Pradesh.
• Represented the company for government organizations, NGOs, and central government bodies, explaining technicalities of DSL products and ensuring trouble-free services post-installations.
• Successfully executed a pilot project with the AP state Traffic wing for traffic monitoring, utilizing state-of-the-art electronic equipment with DSL connection support.