Syam Sunder V
Bangalore
Summary
A senior product, portfolio leader and an AI enthusiast with 25+ years of experience in telecom, specialized in IP networking, mobile core technologies (4G/5G), big data systems, cloud-native platforms, and OSS/BSS transformation. Currently a Senior Manager at Oracle Communications, driving product strategy for their 5G cloud native core (CNC) NFs focused on Automation, Security, and own Cloud Native Environment (platform). Building, scaling, and mentoring high-performing product management team, fostering a strong performance culture grounded in ownership and accountability. Proven track record at Nokia in leading portfolio initiatives such as LCM automation and open API adoption, delivering efficiency gains. Strong experience across IMS, EPC, and real-time analytics in multi-vendor environments. Adept at aligning cross-functional teams and driving large-scale transformation programs. A thoroughbred data networking professional at core with deep expertise in IP technologies and extensive working experience with Cisco and Juniper routing and switching platforms.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager—5G Product Management and Strategy, CGIU
Oracle Communications
Bangalore, India
11.2021 - Current
- Product Management Pillar-Lead responsible for 5G NFs, Cloud Native Environment, AI infrastructure, Automation, and Security domains.
- Spearheaded a dynamic team of Product Managers (TPMs & PLMs) who owns development of roadmap and strategies for pillar and cross-pillar initiatives.
- Managed Long-Range planning (LRP) and Fiscal Year (FY) budgets associated with product development.
- Key contributor in Product Strategy Reviews (PSR), advocating for investment approvals from the Business Leadership team for product adoption improvements.
- Collaborated with commercial management stakeholders to formulate product pricing strategies, assess product profitability.
- Led Automation initiatives that improved operational efficiency by ~20% and reduced TCO, enabling scalable operations.
- Collaborated with program management team for large-scale strategies, integrating product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and proactively mitigate delivery and execution risks.
- Built and scaled executive talent pipelines (CXO level), translating complex technology capabilities (5G, data, cloud, security) into multi-year account growth strategies, consistently expanding revenue with key customers like Orange, France and Boost Mobile, USA.
- Conducted half-yearly JPOR’s and Statement of Direction (SoD) reviews with key customers like Orange, France, BT, UK, Telus, Canada.
- Product Management lead representative for Oracle IaaS/SaaS initiatives, launching enterprise services as managed solutions in collaboration with Oracle preferred partners.
NSW Suite Portfolio Manager
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
Bangalore, India
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Steered the adoption of CNS strategic themes such as Serviceability Product Excellence (SPE), OpenAPI adoption and Security across the CNS suite of CloudNativeCore and BusinessApplication (BA) products.
- Accountable for roadmap interlocks with CNS product lines for DevOps Automation adoption, a framework consisting of NCD, NCOM, NCS in close collaboration with CTO organization and CSF team.
Cloud IMS Product Manager
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
Bangalore, India
12.2015 - 07.2018
- PM accountable for driving ETSI & CALEA based Lawful interception (LI), GDPR and ANSSI compliance features in CFX-5000.
Traffica Product Manager
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
Bangalore, India
03.2014 - 11.2015
- PM accountable for Traffica for MV Packet core which includes direct/certified interface with Polystar probe system for their key customer, Telefonica, Spain.
CEM Solution Architect
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
Bangalore, India
09.2009 - 02.2014
- Designed and Delivered various Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to key customers like Idea Cellular Ltd (currently known as Vodafone Idea (VIL)), Telstra- Australia, Digi-Malaysia, Safaricom-Kenya using Traffica, Serve@Once Intelligence, Device Management etc.
Quality Assurance (QA) lead for Fulfilment & Assurance Services (OSS) BU
Subex Systems Ltd
Bangalore, India
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Led the QA efforts for the migration of Net Provision Activator, which supported provisioning and activation for IPVPN services on Cisco Routers (GSRs) and Juniper Routers (M/Mx-Series) for Bell and Telus, Canada.
Solution Consultant - Competency Solutions Unit
Tech Mahindra Ltd
Bangalore, India
11.2006 - 08.2008
- Directed a team for the Cisco Managed Security Service (MSS) implementation, partnering with Cisco Advanced Services for Etisalat, Dubai.
Specialist - Telecom Business Unit (TBU)
Patni Computer Systems Ltd
Dubai, UAE
05.2006 - 11.2006
- Led System Integration Testing (SIT) for the Pioneer Telecom project with Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company Ltd (EITC/Du, Dubai).
Senior System Engineer - IMS Division
Satyam Infoway (SIFY) Ltd
Chennai, India
02.2006 - 05.2006
- Managed a team of 8 engineers responsible for executing all Change Management schedules during planned events between the Onsite NOC and Offshore NOC.
Data Network Engineer - Fixed Access Network
Reliance Communications Ltd
Kochi, India
11.2001 - 02.2006
- Oversaw end-to-end customer operations and served as Customer Operations and Activation Lead for both Enterprise and Broadband customers.
Grasim Industries Ltd
Kozhikode, India
06.1999 - 12.2000
- Supported maintenance of infrastructure systems, including LAN, WAN and private telecom networks.
Education
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
MES College of Engineering
Kuttippuram, Kerala, India12-1999
eMDP (Executive Development Program) - General Management
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-K)
Kozhikode, India10-2020
Master of Business Strategy - undefined
Indian School of Business (ISB)
Hyderabad, India07-2025
Skills
- Product Management & Strategy Leadership
- People Management & Team Development
- Strategic Customer’s Account Management
- Stakeholder & Executive Alignment
- Delivery & Program Governance
- Cross-Functional Portfolio Management
- Presales and Business Development
- Data-Driven Market Analysis & Decision Making
- Consulting & System Integration
- Fixed Access & IP networking technologies
- Mobile Core technologies (4G, 5G)
- Cloud-Native & Multi-Cloud Platform Products
- Customer Experience Management & Analytics
- AI-Driven Automation & Observability (AIOps)
- OSS / BSS technology transformation
- Serviceability & Operability Excellence
- Cloud Security & Compliance
Certification
- OCI Foundation Associate (Cloud) Certification - Nov 2025
- Oracle OCI AI Foundation Associate (Cloud) Certification - Mar 2026
- Generative and Agentic AI for Professionals program - IIT Patna (enrolled for Apr 2026 cohort)
- Post Graduate Certification Program – MIT xPRO (enrolled for June 2026 cohort)
Awards & Trainings
NSN Leap Award - Service Excellence & Innovation Category for Customer Experience Management (CEM) through Policy, Charging and Network Data Solution to Idea Cellular Ltd, India - 2012, Nokia Innovation Award - Award winner for demonstrating Mystic Mirror which combines voice recognition, AI & IoT devices on Nokia Innovation Day - 2017, Nokia Software (NSW) Business unit President Award - 2019, Oracle - Lead with Impact (Leadership Program) - 2025
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Manager—5G Product Management and Strategy, CGIU
Oracle Communications
11.2021 - Current
NSW Suite Portfolio Manager
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
08.2018 - 10.2021
Cloud IMS Product Manager
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
12.2015 - 07.2018
Traffica Product Manager
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
03.2014 - 11.2015
CEM Solution Architect
Nokia Networks — Cloud & Network Services
09.2009 - 02.2014
Quality Assurance (QA) lead for Fulfilment & Assurance Services (OSS) BU
Subex Systems Ltd
09.2008 - 08.2009
Solution Consultant - Competency Solutions Unit
Tech Mahindra Ltd
11.2006 - 08.2008
Specialist - Telecom Business Unit (TBU)
Patni Computer Systems Ltd
05.2006 - 11.2006
Senior System Engineer - IMS Division
Satyam Infoway (SIFY) Ltd
02.2006 - 05.2006
Data Network Engineer - Fixed Access Network
Reliance Communications Ltd
11.2001 - 02.2006
Grasim Industries Ltd
06.1999 - 12.2000
eMDP (Executive Development Program) - General Management
Indian Institute of Management (IIM-K)
Master of Business Strategy - undefined
Indian School of Business (ISB)
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering
MES College of Engineering