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Vishal Gupta

Vishal Gupta

Thane

Summary

Dynamic Provisioning/Engineering Delivery Manager at Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd., recognized for exceptional leadership and project management skills. Spearheaded successful network service implementations, achieving over 95% FTS rates. Passionate about fostering team accountability and enhancing client relationships, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence through effective communication and training initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Provisioning / Engineering Delivery Manager

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
06.2022 - Current
  • Spearheading the network services implementation and delivery through collaboration with a 25-member team. (Implementation Engineers and Provisioning Coordinators)
  • Oversaw execution of implementation tasks while maintaining compliance with established timelines and cost parameters.
  • Supported Project and Transition Manager in resource distribution during project phases.
  • Defined project scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Oversaw and identified project risks to guarantee successful delivery.
  • Facilitated incident, request, and change management for client services.
  • Secured project readiness with proper documentation and sign-off pre-deployment. (Transitions to Operation)
  • Devised and implemented metrics enhancing alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Performed periodic performance reviews, delivering actionable feedback.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmap for team certifications.
  • Updated project resource allocation tracker based on upcoming projects.
  • Coached delivery team to take accountability for delivery, risk and issue management.
  • Coordinated with customers to plan efficient or special deliveries.
  • Assembled comprehensive MBR and QBR presentations for stakeholder assessment.
  • Honored with the Leader of the Year Award in 2023 for outstanding leadership performance.

Implementation / Engineering Team Lead

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed project execution as Implementation/Engineering Team Lead.
  • Oversaw end-to-end process of scoping, planning, deploying, and transitioning network solutions.
  • Engaged consistently in solution-focused conversations.
  • Coordinated testing for solutions.
  • Facilitated deployment scoping through collaboration during internal and client kick-off discussions.
  • Coordinated cutovers for service deployment.
  • Supported the Transition Manager with effective service handover to NOC.
  • Motivated and empowered team members through task delegation.
  • Created checklists, process maps, and procedures for operations.
  • Consistently secured an FTS rate exceeding 95% in cutovers from January 2021 onwards.
  • Reviewed engineering team performance metrics regularly.
  • Scheduled roadmap sessions for skill development among engineers.

Process Lead - Process Excellence

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
11.2017 - 09.2020
  • Enhanced operational efficiency in the role of Process Lead - Process Excellence at Brennan IT India Pvt Ltd.
  • Managed initiatives focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
  • Worked with various departments to brainstorm and execute new methods that enhance processes.
  • Delivered insights and recommendations to enhance process excellence.
  • Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all key processes.
  • Participated in external audits and ensured that process area complied with audit requirements.
  • Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives resulting in an increase in efficiency.
  • Created comprehensive processes for router recovery, enabling hardware retrieval valued at AUD 300K over four months.
  • Recognized with Transformation & Innovation Award for August 2016.

Quality Lead

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
02.2015 - 10.2017
  • Optimized business processes by developing robust quality assurance standards.
  • Established an in-depth quality assurance framework maintaining exceptional quality of deliverables.
  • Applied controls ensuring adherence to established quality guidelines.
  • Designed and executed CAP plan focusing on continuous violators of the established quality metrics.
  • Enhanced team metrics with higher transaction and relationship scores.

Senior Support Specialist - Global Quality

Continuum Managed Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Handled L1 & L2 (NOC) processes involving direct partner interactions via calls, chat, emails & ticketing system.
  • Conducted feedback sessions and evaluations for the largest RMM company in the US.
  • Performed regular assessment and provided constructive feedback.
  • Held weekly meetings for calibrating processes, then published variance reports for the week and MTD.
  • Mapped and executed RCA flow, aiding in pinpointing root causes of low CSAT surveys across processes.
  • Published detailed reports outlining bifurcated quality performance on a regular basis.

Executive – Service Quality

First source Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw operations for 12 Quality Analysts across four programs and eleven lines of business.
  • Managed customer and business projects for Australian and UK telecom and technical processes.
  • Conducted regular meetings to align completion schedules with Quality analyst.
  • Implemented continuous improvement strategies across all LOBs based on FCR, NPS, and Doc Rate analysis.
  • Ensured alignment of Quality analysts and Team Leaders during call calibrations.
  • Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports to guide future improvements.
  • Achieved notable acclaim with Best Executive Service Quality award in September 2013.

Quality Analyst

Intelenet Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Thane
04.2010 - 06.2011
  • Evaluated performance, provided feedback, and coached a team of 25 productive agents.
  • Facilitated consistent communication by conducting Daily Buzz meetings concerning process details.
  • Aligned process and product understanding through collaborative Gage & RnR sessions.
  • Compiled comprehensive daily reports for team and agent performance.
  • Enhanced performance by recognizing and encouraging top contributors each week.
  • Honored with Best Quality Analyst Award due to outstanding achievements in September 2010.

Regional Sales Manager

Lucky Fibers Nigeria Plc
Port Harcourt
09.2007 - 03.2010
  • Oversaw sales and marketing operations for top textile flooring producer in entire West Africa, directly reporting to National Sales Manager.
  • Oversaw hiring, warehousing, logistics operations for textile flooring business.
  • Administered extensive dealer network throughout eastern zone, encompassing over 45 dealers.
  • Finalized sales contracts with prominent oil servicing firms such as Mobil, Shell, NAFDAC, etc.
  • Collaborated with National sales manager on eastern zone's AOP.
  • Collaborated with production and quality control teams to enhance product designs meeting client specifications.
  • Executed promotional initiatives.
  • Earned distinction of Best Regional Sales Manager during 2008-2009 period.

Technical Support Officer

Convergys India Service Pvt. Ltd.
Thane
07.2005 - 09.2007
  • Delivered telephone-based tech assistance for an ISP process in Australia.
  • Addressed and rectified customer issues related to billing and technical challenges.
  • Promoted to SME and subsequently Senior SME, responsible for managing a team of 5 SMEs.
  • Completed QA certification and functioned as a Virtual QA.
  • Advanced to ATL role, focusing on developing lower-tier employees' process expertise and quality metrics.
  • Bridged training to operations gap through effective floor briefings and new hire sessions.

Education

Bachelors in Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Mumbai University
Mumbai
05.2003

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Customer-Focused Service Delivery
  • Transition Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Employee Involvement Initiatives
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Effective Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Training and Development
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Incident management
  • Stakeholder management

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Jun '14

ITIL V3 Foundation - Jul 14

Business Analyst Certificate Course - Jan 15

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Aug '16

CCBA Training - Jun '17

RPA Awareness Training - Jul 2018

Introduction to RPA - Jun'19

Level 1 - Foundation Training, UiPath 2018.3 - Dec '19

Information Security Awareness - Fortinet NSE1 - Feb '22

PMP Training - June 2024

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

  • Leader of the Year Award in 2023 – Brennan IT India Private Ltd
  • Transformation and Innovation Award in 2016 - Brennan IT India Private Ltd
  • Best Executive Service Quality Award in 2013 - First source Solutions Pvt. Ltd

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Provisioning / Engineering Delivery Manager

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Implementation / Engineering Team Lead

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - 05.2022

Process Lead - Process Excellence

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - 09.2020

Quality Lead

Brennan IT India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 10.2017

Senior Support Specialist - Global Quality

Continuum Managed Solutions Pvt. Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2015

Executive – Service Quality

First source Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 01.2014

Quality Analyst

Intelenet Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2011

Regional Sales Manager

Lucky Fibers Nigeria Plc
09.2007 - 03.2010

Technical Support Officer

Convergys India Service Pvt. Ltd.
07.2005 - 09.2007

Bachelors in Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Mumbai University
Vishal Gupta