Sanjay Kamnoor
Bengaluru
Summary
Visionary Technology Leader with 24+ years of leadership experience in telecommunications, driving large-scale network modernization, 4G/5G deployments, DC Infra & Cloud transformation, Digital service innovation, AI/ML Network Build & Operations & DevOps adoption (CI/CD/CT). Proven ability to align technology strategy with business growth, Manage Multi-Technology Partner ecosystems, structuring large multi-million dollar Network bids, and lead high-performing Solution Architecture teams in regulated, high-availability environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Practice Head - 5G Networks and Telco Cloud
Tech Mahindra
Bengaluru
02.2005 - Current
- Technology Advisor Role to consult with Telco CTOs/CIOs and Directors on company solutions and emerging trends.
- Recent wins for FY 25-26 include VF Germany (Huawei NMS Decoupling - 18 M USD, Telefonica GMBH PaaS - 22 M USD and Bouygues 5G SA Automation - 3M USD).
- Working with Global Telco Customers for right vendor selection by defining Architecture roadmaps, RFPs and Evaluation Criteria.
- Leading a team of 15 Solution Architects across Mobile & Fixed Access, Core, Transport, DC Infra (Compute, Storage, Networks, SDN), Telco Cloud and Automation (CI/CD/CT).
- Aligning with Global Sales/Account team to proactively engage with Telcos on new Market technology insights & solutions.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Responding to RFXs involving multi technology towers with clear differentiated solution approach (Networks, Cloud, Infrastructure and Security).
- Driving RFX Evaluation Criteria and setting up right SWOT Analysis.
- Manage new solution inception in CoE Labs along with technology partners (5G SA, Agentic AI for Network Certification, AI PODs, Multi Domain Resource & Service Orchestration, IaaS & PaaS Solutions).
- Periodic updates on Network Solution collaterals (Offerings, Capabilities, Case studies, Technical Demo readiness).
- Driving weekly meetings to track the opportunity pipeline for both Proactive and Reactive bids.
- Encouraging & Guiding teams to create technical white papers, conduct webinars and promote key technology certifications.
- Representing Industry Forums & curating capabilities and Solutions (MWC-B, MWC-A, Cisco Live, Redhat & AWS Summit, FiberCo Forums).
Delivery Manager
Tech Mahindra
Bengaluru
02.2005 - Current
- Managed US and Europe Telco Network Deliveries involving LTE & 5G Core, Fixed Access (CPEs & GPON), IP/MPLS & SRv6 Backhaul, Network DevOps Pipelines, Network Orchestration & Multi Cloud Environments (AT&T, KPN, 3UK Telefonica GMBH & Swisscom).
- Delivered the Projects against targeted 18% EBIDTA over 5 year timelines.
- Efficient Onsite/Offshore Model to deliver the right cost outcomes.
- Driving QBRs and QPEs with Customer Governance Layers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Facilitated regular meetings to discuss project status and address issues.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw resource allocation to optimize team performance and productivity.
- Analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies proactively.
- Managed performance issues with delivery team members.
- Established processes for tracking project progress, monitoring performance metrics, and reporting results to senior management.
Sr Planning Core Expert
Reliance Infocom
Mumbai
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Planning of new routes & Call Processing. Defining of new point codes, Signaling links, creating new destination access, routing groups & trunk groups.
- Database changes (Translations) in Switch Depending on the work order.
- L2 Resolutions for Config issues arising in E/// GMS, Lucent 5ESS Switches.
Software Engineer
UWTL (Motorola Contractor)
Bengaluru
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Commissioning of Winphoria (Motorola) CDMA soft switch.
- Call flow within Soft-switch. Testing of Initial link alignment, network management messages of MTP3 layer, ISUP call flows involving both MTP3 as well as SCCP layer, IS41 messages using K1205 analyzer.
- Using PERL scripts to add, modify & delete patterns in dial plan.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Gogte Engineering College
Belgaum, Karnataka University10-2000
Skills
- High-tech consulting in (5G SA/NSA, LTE, DC Infra, Cloud, Edge & Network Orchestration solutions, Cloud Native Networks and Adoption of AI/ML in Network Build and Operations)
- Technology strategy and Roadmap Definitions
- Network protocols (3GPP, IETF and TM-Forum)
- DC Infra Modernization & Cloud virtualization (AWS, Azure, RHOCP & RHOSP) - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
- Telecom Transport Network Modernization (IP and Optical Networks)
- Core Network Modernization & Defining solutions for CI/CD/CT Pipelines
- Open Source SDN Solutions (IP, Optical and Microwave Networks)
- OSS transformation
- ITIL & ITSM
- Joint GTM Solutions with OEMs, ODM and Hyperscalers
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telegu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
Award Solutions - LTE and 5G Networks
Accomplishments
CEO Growth Award for Q3 2025 - For winning deals in EU Telcos > 20 M USD TCO
Affiliations
White Paper on AQM in LTE (Advanced Queuing Management)
Timeline
Practice Head - 5G Networks and Telco Cloud
Tech Mahindra
02.2005 - Current
Delivery Manager
Tech Mahindra
02.2005 - Current
Sr Planning Core Expert
Reliance Infocom
01.2004 - 02.2005
Software Engineer
UWTL (Motorola Contractor)
01.2001 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Gogte Engineering College