Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership Quotient
Career At A Glance
Personal Information
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Sankarganesh Shanmugam

Sankarganesh Shanmugam

Director
Thanjavur,TN

Summary

Experienced IT and Telecom Leader with 19 years of expertise in driving Digital Transformation, delivering cloud-native O/BSS solutions, and building Agile, Future-Ready teams. Skilled in aligning Technology Strategies with Business Goals to enable Growth, Scalability, and Seamless Modernization Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Celsior Technologies
08.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Pyramid Consulting Inc
  • Account Management, P&L, forecast vs actual, rate card & maintain high utilization level, Client partner, Solution Design, Solution Sale, Customer Engagement, CSAT, & People Process Management
  • Designed a Microsoft Databricks solution leveraging Unity Catalog, Medallion Architecture, and Delta Live Tables to tackle decentralized data governance challenges and enable complex GenAI use cases
  • Designed Java BPM solution to replace existing IBM Order management system to support wireline enterprise portfolio
  • Pyramid Consulting Inc
  • Notable Clients: Verizon (India)
  • Business Value Offered: Revenue Growth and Optimization, Operation Efficiency and Cost Reduction, Agility and Scalability, Enhanced Customer Experience, Risk Mitigation and Compliance, Partnership and Ecosystem Expansion, and Sustainability and Innovation

Technical Manager

Netcracker Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 08.2024
  • E2E Technical Program Manager
  • Cloud green field transformation, Performance-driven front runner, partnering with top management for evolving strategic IT vision, driving change, agile transformation, building IT services / product roadmap, implementing long-term emerging technologies aimed at taking enterprise system performance and productivity to the next level
  • E2E Technical management for product adaptation, solution development, solution integration, release management and deployment support, and support QA to prioritize and provide fix plan for the Integration, E2E and user acceptance testing (UAT) defects
  • Notable Clients: O2Uk [Oct 2021 to July 2023], NuuDay [Aug 2023 - Aug 2024]

Solution Architect

Prodapt Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 09.2021
  • Customer Delivery Manager
  • Onsite Customer Delivery Manager (UPC CH), offshore Delivery manager (LG Europe)
  • Positioned as Functional End-to-End Test Manager for UPC CH B2C retail account and onsite delivery manager for product catalog configuration and management systems, Quality assurance (SIT & UAT) and operation support
  • Built, trained and developed a cross-functional high-performance team of 40 members for smooth project execution
  • Established and maintained clear communication with Business Sponsors and IT Teams on corporate plans, policies status, issues, progress, and risk controls
  • Defined service standards and guidelines as per best practices for technical deliveries
  • Notable Clients: UPC (Switzerland), LG Europe

Solution Architect

Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 10.2017
  • Positioned as E2E Solution domain architect, Worked on Transformation Projects entailing requirement gathering, solution design and integration, testing and quality assurance
  • Oversaw technical deliveries in Telco Mobile Prepaid/Post-Paid O/BSS Suite, with a team of 30 members
  • Client: T-Mobile (USA)

Manager

Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2012 - 03.2015
  • Positioned as Functional UAT Test Manager, Led and mentored a team of 30 members, facilitated technical deliveries in Telco Mobile Prepaid O/BSS Suite
  • Successfully completed Ericsson L1 -Line Manager Assessment, and was entrusted with additional responsibilities
  • Client: Cricket Communications (USA)

Tech Lead

Tech Mahindra Ltd.
05.2010 - 12.2012

• Managed 50+ QA engineers in executing functional UAT and Integration testing for 27 global sales tools applications.
• Orchestrated test planning, design, execution, defect management, and reporting to ensure project success.
• Facilitated senior management alignment and adoption of best testing processes for improved efficiency and quality.

Key Projects:
• Global Sales Tools (GST)
• Sales Quote Engine (SQE) - Transformation Project
• Automatic Price Engine (APE)
• Custom Price Engine (CPE)

Education

MCA - Computer Science

Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
04.2001 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
04.2001 - 01.1998

Skills

Technical architecture

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Accomplishments

At Prodapt Solutions
  • 🏆 Game Changers Award (PACE 2021 Event, FY 2020) – Recognized for outstanding performance and significant contributions to the organization.
  • 🌟 Super Star Team Award (Q2, 2020, UPC Switzerland) – Awarded for leading testing and integration deliveries, ensuring high-quality execution.
  • 📈 Led B2C Portfolio Delivery – Managed a customer base of ~1 million, driving successful deliveries and generating ~3.5 million CHF in annual revenue.
At Ericsson India
  • 🏅 Ericsson CTO Leadership Award (2017, Seattle, USA) – Recognized for successfully implementing and showcasing a Post-paid end-to-end Order to Cash Proof of Concept.
  • 🚀 Ericsson CTO Leadership Award (2016, T-Mobile, USA) – Honored for effective triage management and seamless customer delivery, ensuring operational excellence.
  • 🏆 Best Manager Award (2013) – Awarded for outstanding leadership and delivery execution, particularly for Cricket Wireless, USA.

Leadership Quotient

1. Visionary & Strategic Leadership
  • Driving digital transformation and IT strategy to align technology with business goals.
  • Leading outsourcing, vendor management, and risk mitigation to optimize costs and efficiency.
  • Overseeing P&L, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure financial sustainability and growth.
2. End-to-End Program & Delivery Excellence
  • Successfully managing large-scale programs with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Spearheading E2E delivery from pre-sales to customer onboarding, ensuring timely execution and risk mitigation.
  • Leading CI/CD pipeline readiness, integration, testing, and transition planning for stable operations.
3. Governance, Optimization & Operational Efficiency
  • Directing major and weekly releases while ensuring governance and stable builds.
  • Driving resource rotation, rate card optimization, and utilization maximization for operational excellence.
  • Proficient in SOW reviews, estimation, and management reporting to enhance transparency and decision-making.
4. Global Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Over 6 years in customer-facing roles across Switzerland and the USA.
  • Engaging with global telcos like T-Mobile, O2UK, Liberty Global, and BT, ensuring customer satisfaction and account growth.
  • Leading stakeholder communication, expectation management, and relationship-building at CXO levels.
5. People Leadership & Talent Development
  • Fostering career growth, succession planning, and engagement initiatives to build high-performing teams.
  • Implementing appraisals, retention strategies, and leadership mentoring to nurture talent and drive motivation.

Career At A Glance

  • Director, Celsior Technologies, Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India, Since August 2024
  • Technical Manager, Netcracker Technologies, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, October 2021 to August 2024
  • Solution Architect, Prodapt Solutions, Zurich, Switzerland, Mar 2019 to September 2021
  • Solution Architect, Prodapt Solutions, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, February 2018 to Mar 2019
  • Manager, Ericsson Inc, Bellevuem, Seattle, Washington, USA, December 2012 to October 2017
  • Tech Lead, Tech Mahindra Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, May 2010 to December 2012
  • Technical Lead, Qwest Software Services Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, April 2007 to May 2010
  • Senior Software Engineer, Accenture Services India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India, October 2004 to April 2007
  • System Executive, Shriram Investment Ltd., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, February 2002 to September 2004

Personal Information

  • Languages: English, Tamil (Read, Write, Speak)
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married (Having two kids)

Timeline

Director - Celsior Technologies
08.2024 - Current
Technical Manager - Netcracker Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 08.2024
Solution Architect - Prodapt Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 09.2021
Solution Architect - Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 10.2017
Manager - Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2012 - 03.2015
Tech Lead - Tech Mahindra Ltd.
05.2010 - 12.2012
Pondicherry University - MCA, Computer Science
04.2001 - 01.2001
St. Joseph's College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
04.2001 - 01.1998
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