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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

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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