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VISHWAJEET MINHAS

VISHWAJEET MINHAS

GENERAL MANAGER PROJECTS

Summary

Dynamic telecommunications professional with over 20 years of expertise in program and project management, holding a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Master's in Marketing Management. Proven success in collaborating with major telecom companies, demonstrating proficiency in advanced technologies such as IP/MPLS and GSM. Strong capabilities in vendor and cost management, along with a track record of leading teams to achieve successful project outcomes, highlight a commitment to fostering innovation within the telecommunications sector. Customer-focused General Manager skilled in increasing revenues and expanding margins while excelling in high-pressure environments through meticulous leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

GM Projects (Regional NOC Head ) NFS PROJECTS

HFCL Ltd.
09.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited
  • Responsible for end-to-end NFS–IPMPLS, BSNL UBR & OTN Projects rollout for SWC region for Indian Army and BSNL Rajasthan circle.
  • Consult with end customer and internal delivery groups to validate solutions and effort estimates, develop Resource and WBS – Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Responsible for Complete Vendor Management, Logistic flow, Repair and Return, PMO costing, Vendor selection and costing.
  • Accountable for the Budget, Margins and completion within given timelines.
  • Provide end to end services solution and project implementation for technologies like UBR, OTN, GPON OLT, MER Switches, Routers – CORE & Aggregation, Fiber Laying, DWDM, GPON OLT, FTTX, MSAN, LAN Extenders technologies- data, Voice, videos, long haul, backbone, storage, Data Centers – RNC.
  • Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited

Manager Projects - Service Delivery (Project Execution Management)

Sterlite Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
11.2016 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for Division of Responsibilities and Scope of Work – SOW creation and Closure with Vendors and Service Partners during pre-bid stage of the project.
  • Preparing Execution Strategy Project Planning, resource Planning, Services Cost during Bidding Phase and during execution of Project.
  • Consult with end customer and internal delivery groups to validate solutions and effort estimates, develop Resource and WBS – Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative exposure of risk Management (risk Assessment, Quantification and Costing).
  • Accountable for the Budget, Margins and completion within given timelines.
  • Provide end to end services solution and project implementation - technologies- data, Voice, videos, long haul, backbone, storage, Data Centers.

Program Director

Elite IT Services India Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Leading Project Management team for BSNL Account and responsible for all end to end project deployment to meet customer's expectations and EISI contractual obligations – Plan, manage and execute SOW.
  • Managing Field Implementation teams to complete all project deliverables on time.

Project Manager

Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd.
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Company Overview: Synophic
  • Technical Project Manager for Haryana & Punjab circle and responsible for end- to - end Project deployment.
  • Managed team of Team leads, engineers for functioning of different Cisco CSS routers – CSR901, CSR920 I/O, CSR903 with various circle managers.
  • Design, Develop & Discuss acceptance testing sheet – ATP, SOW & RM for Service Account team for Reliance Jio Project.
  • Responsible for monitoring work of projects by working closely with CMM, IP, TRANSPORT, PLANNING and QUALITY team.
  • Identifying, developing and negotiating with vendors for timely procurement of materials in technical adherence to project requirement.
  • Monitor and control of the overall project scheduled activities.
  • Providing Customer service & Support.
  • Synophic

Various Positions (Regional Project Manager)

ZTE Telecom India Pvt Limited
10.2007 - 05.2015

Major Projects Executed with BSNL Account.

• BSNL Broadband Rural Projects (Phase-I&II) for HP & Punjab circle.

• BSNL Broadband Multiply (Phase-I,II&III) for HP, HR & Punjab circle.

• BSNL IP TAX Projects for HP circle. • BSNL 14.5 Mn lines GSM phase-VII project rollout for HP & J&K circle.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Network Engineer

Hughes Escorts Communication Limited
11.2006 - 10.2007
  • Worked for: GRAMSAT satellites.
  • Integration of complete VSAT n/w on HNS Technologies and Cisco platforms having 7200 routers, 4000 Cisco catalyst switch, Compaq ProLiant servers and HP–UX 3000c Visualize.
  • Planning of IP addressing and bandwidth planning for remote VSAT sites.
  • We provided communications networks at the state level connecting the state capital to districts, blocks and enabling a reach to villages.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.

Project Engineer (OFC) & Operations

TATA Indicom Broadband
04.2006 - 11.2006
  • Company Overview: VSNL
  • Co-ordination with Vendors for different sites and handled different activities at the time.
  • Site execution of MAN Network & OFC project includes Splicing, Fibre laying, installation & configuration of Cisco switches.
  • Trouble shooting of network using Laser Source, power meter, OTDR, perform the planned event & maintain network uptime as per SLA.
  • Operation & Maintenance of MAN & NLD DWDM & SDH & OFC Links.
  • Fault Troubleshooting and Rectification in co-ordination with NOC.
  • VSNL

Sales & Events Planner

Competent Automobiles co. ltd
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Company Overview: An ISO 9000 – 9002 certified group
  • Expedited incoming leads, communicated with sales force and served as customer liaison.
  • Selected as mentor other members of sale teams, providing guidance and in field sales coaching.
  • Rapidly learned product lines and demonstrated strong customer service skills; promoted within one year.
  • Responsible for all Event Management promotions, local media advertising and implementing sales promotion schemes as per customer penetration.
  • Meeting sales targets, corporate sales, Government sales.
  • Inventory management, ordering, forecasting demand and supply of stocks.
  • An ISO 9000 – 9002 certified group

Education

MBA - Marketing and Operations

VMU
Salem, India
06-2013

B.Tech. - Electronics & Telecommunication

Himachal Pradesh University
IITT COE Kala Amb
12-2004

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Technology Management

Vendor Management

Operations management

Customer relationship management

Team leadership

Project management

Team building

Customer retention

Leadership and team building

Effective leader

Expense control

Certification

PMP Certified Professional

Accomplishments

  • NFS - MPLS Project Handover to Defense: Ranked-1 in Rollout and completion of NFS - MPLS Project in SWC region of Army.
  • BSNL Appreciation: Multiple appreciations from BSNL for extraordinary support during flood situations in Srinagar Valley.
  • BTS Swap Success: Successfully swapped/redeployed 1000+ Ericsson/Nokia BTS with ZTE in tough terrain of J&K region.

Awards/Achievements:

• Service Champion Award from Mr. K.S.Rao CEO- Services Business Sterlite Tech for excellent performance in field Survey as well by doing functional test completion on time with biggest OEM.

• CEO's Quarterly Award from Mr. Mr. K.S.Rao CEO- Services Business Sterlite Tech for Showcasing perfect example of Promise Delivered & putting continuous and rigorous efforts in attaining permissions and approval from customer for fast-track delivery as per the timelines.

Timeline

PMP Certified Professional

09-2022

HCPA-IP Network Certificate from Huawei- valid through Dec-2021

12-2021

GM Projects (Regional NOC Head ) NFS PROJECTS

HFCL Ltd.
09.2020 - Current

Manager Projects - Service Delivery (Project Execution Management)

Sterlite Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
11.2016 - 09.2020

Program Director

Elite IT Services India Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 11.2016

Project Manager

Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd.
05.2015 - 04.2016

Various Positions (Regional Project Manager)

ZTE Telecom India Pvt Limited
10.2007 - 05.2015

Network Engineer

Hughes Escorts Communication Limited
11.2006 - 10.2007

Project Engineer (OFC) & Operations

TATA Indicom Broadband
04.2006 - 11.2006

Sales & Events Planner

Competent Automobiles co. ltd
09.2005 - 03.2006

MBA - Marketing and Operations

VMU

B.Tech. - Electronics & Telecommunication

Himachal Pradesh University
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